AWB Chapter 140 His legs kicked weakly.
Chapter 140 His legs kicked weakly.
In an instant, the noble ladies seemed to be frozen in place, each standing motionless.
What did they just hear?
General Shen actually petitioned the Emperor to grant him a marriage!
And the woman he was proposing to was a woman who had only recently arrived in the capital!
Their eyes widened in disbelief, and they unconsciously tightened the silk handkerchiefs in their hands.
Prince Xie got married...
Now General Shen is also getting married!
Why are they not leaving any good men in the capital for them?
In an instant, countless hearts in the hall shattered.
Jiang Yunzhu was also stunned at this moment, her heart pounding like a drum.
It turns out that what she felt just now really wasn't her imagination.
Shen Xingjian truly had feelings for her...
A blush instantly spread across her cheeks, and her heart pounded wildly, leaving her completely at a loss for what to do.
On the dragon throne, Gao Xian was also very surprised, completely unexpected that things would develop this way.
The matter of bestowing a marriage upon someone is of utmost importance.
Although he favored Shen Xingjian, he didn't grant every request Shen Xingjian made.
We should ask the girl for her opinion on this matter.
If the other party does not agree, then naturally the matter should be dropped.
Gao Xian turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on Jiang Yunzhu.
"Miss Jiang, I ask you, what are your thoughts on this arranged marriage?"
Jiang Yunzhu's heart skipped a beat when she heard the Emperor's question.
Her hands unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, a mixture of shyness and nervousness.
All eyes turned to her.
Qin Jiuwei held her breath, waiting for her answer.
Jiang Yunzhu was very nervous, but when she looked up, she met Shen Xingjian's expectant and affectionate gaze.
That gaze seemed to possess an invisible power, instantly calming her panicked heart.
She vowed never to marry Chen Xiuming.
But if it were to marry Shen Xingjian, she thought, she would be willing…
She was willing!
Jiang Yunzhu repeated in her heart.
Then she mustered her courage and bowed slightly.
"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for General Shen's kindness. I am also overjoyed. If Your Majesty grants me this marriage and I can be united with General Shen, I, Yunzhu, am willing to share my life with him."
After saying that, she lowered her head slightly, feeling shy.
But the corners of my mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.
Upon seeing this, Gao Xian couldn't help but laugh heartily: "Haha, very well, since you two are in love, I will make the decision today and grant you this wonderful union."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingjian's face instantly lit up with an ecstatic smile, and he knelt down again to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Jiang Yunzhu also quickly followed suit and bowed.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Did Madam know about this before?" Xie Yanli asked when he saw her chuckle.
Qin Jiuwei gently shook her head, "I didn't know about it before, and Yunzhu never mentioned it, but this marriage is still very good."
"How to say?"
Qin Jiuwei analyzed carefully, "The Shen family and the Jiang family are of similar social standing. The uncle is the Minister of Rites, and the father of Shen is the Minister of War. It is not a case of Yunzhu marrying up, and she will not be looked down upon by her husband's family."
"The Shen family's relationships are also simple. General Shen is an only son, and Yunzhu has no sisters-in-law to deal with after she married into the family."
"Madam Shen is straightforward and kind, and she doesn't make her stand on rules, so Yunzhu's life is easy."
Xie Yanli never expected that marriage would involve so many twists and turns, and he had never paid attention to them before.
Qin Jiuwei continued, "Moreover, General Shen is of impeccable character, young and promising, and handsome. Such a good marriage is truly hard to find even with a lantern."
Handsome? Xie Yanli noticed the word keenly and raised an eyebrow slightly.
His eyelashes fluttered, and he looked up to scrutinize Shen Xingjian's appearance.
Well, it's alright.
The two were whispering to each other, growing ever closer.
Gao Xian inadvertently caught a glimpse of this scene, and while feeling displeased, he suddenly realized that Jiang Yunzhu seemed to be Qin Jiuwei's cousin...
He pursed his thin lips slightly, and then spoke.
"By imperial decree, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, Jiang Yunzhu, is gentle and virtuous, and is deeply in love with General Shen. I hereby bestow upon them a thousand bolts of silk and satin, a hundred pieces of jade and precious stones, and a phoenix-headed gold hairpin. I dispatch palace maids and servants to handle the wedding arrangements, ensuring that she marries in a grand and glorious manner, thus fulfilling this match made in heaven!"
There's even a reward?
The hall erupted in an uproar, everyone's faces showing shock.
The guests, who were already gossiping about the arranged marriage, gaped in astonishment and envy.
Qin Jiuwei was also surprised that Gao Xian would give such a generous reward.
A thousand bolts of silk and satin, a hundred pieces of jade and precious stones—these were usually the gifts bestowed upon a princess upon her marriage…
Seeing Qin Jiuwei so shocked that she forgot to speak to Xie Yanli.
Gao Xian smiled with satisfaction.
Shen Xingjian and Jiang Yunzhu immediately prostrated themselves in gratitude.
The surrounding guests also knelt down and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise! Long live the Emperor!"
Chen Xiuming knelt outside the hall, listening to the sounds of congratulations and expressions of gratitude coming from inside.
The anger in his heart burned like a raging fire, threatening to engulf him entirely.
His hands were clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.
His engagement was inexplicably canceled, and he was forced to kneel outside the palace as punishment.
But Jiang Yunzhu is about to marry Shen Xingjian, whom she has always resented, and enjoy such glory and favor.
Why? !
Chen Xiuming's hatred grew stronger and stronger, almost breaking through the defenses of reason.
The hustle and bustle of the chrysanthemum banquet gradually subsided.
Jiang Yunzhu, accompanied by her maid, walked towards the palace gate.
However, just as they reached a quiet corner of a corridor, Chen Xiuming suddenly appeared like a ghost and blocked Jiang Yunzhu's path.
His eyes were bloodshot, and his face, twisted with anger, was contorted with a ferocious expression as he glared fiercely at Jiang Yunzhu.
She gritted her teeth and cursed, "You shameless, promiscuous woman! Did you already know about tonight's events? All that talk about the Imperial Observatory and celestial phenomena, it was all arranged, wasn't it!"
Jiang Yunzhu was so frightened by this sudden scene that her face turned deathly pale.
My body involuntarily took a few steps back.
Chen Xiuming's appearance was so terrifying that even her voice trembled slightly.
"Don't talk nonsense! How would I know about these things!"
Chen Xiuming ignored her explanation, stepped forward, and pointed his finger at Jiang Yunzhu's nose.
"Stop pretending to be innocent. Do you think I'd believe your lies? You've been secretly having an affair with Shen Xingjian all along, waiting to embarrass me at the banquet today so you two can elope, haven't you?"
Jiang Yunzhu pinched her palm with her fingertips. "I didn't, and now that the engagement is dissolved, I have nothing to do with you anymore. Get out of here!"
She didn't want to talk to Chen Xiuming anymore and turned to leave.
Seeing that she was about to leave, the anger in Chen Xiuming's eyes burned even more intensely.
He suddenly stretched out his hands and grabbed Jiang Yunzhu's slender neck like a pair of pliers.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he kept cursing.
"You bitch, how dare you betray me! How dare you betray me!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yunzhu's maid rushed forward to try to save her, but was kicked in the abdomen by Chen Xiuming.
He rolled to the side, trembling on the ground in pain.
Chen Xiuming tightened his grip, as if he really wanted to strangle Jiang Yunzhu to death.
Jiang Yunzhu stared wide-eyed in terror, desperately trying to pry Chen Xiuming's fingers off, attempting to break free from his hold.
However, her strength was far inferior to that of the enraged Chen Xiuming, and her breathing gradually became rapid and difficult.
His face began to turn bluish-purple, and his legs kicked weakly.