Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Imperial Edict

Chapter 2 Imperial Edict

When he entered the house, a wave of hot air hit him in the face. It turned out that Jiang Yu had ordered someone to light the charcoal basin.

Although the furniture in the house was made of precious red sandalwood, they were all quite old. Life had been difficult in the past few years. Concubine Wang had always regarded Prince Zhou as a thorn in her side. After Prince Zhou died of illness, things got better, but they often caused trouble for Lin Bo. In order to make a living, the palace secretly sold a lot of good things.

It was just that Jiang Yu was delicate and clever. Although the objects were old, they were wiped clean and bright. There was a dark green velvet cushion with a twig pattern on the armchair. Tea and snacks had been placed on the table, steaming hot, and there was an indescribable warmth.

Lin Bozhi was obviously very happy. He looked up and saw his mother, Princess Zhou, showing a relieved expression. He thought that although Jiang Yu was of humble origin, she was also attentive.

As they were talking, they heard footsteps outside, and a maid came in and reported, "Princess, Prince, Eunuch Zhang from the palace has brought the emperor's edict, and asked you to go and receive it."

Jiang Yu had already prepared court clothes, and asked someone to help Lin Bozhi change into them, and then went with Princess Zhou and Lin Bozhi to receive the edict. Eunuch

Zhang was very polite and respectful to Lin Bozhi, which made people more certain of the content of the edict. After all, people who knew Eunuch Zhang well knew that he was the most arrogant, and even the old man did not take him seriously, and he rarely flattered people like this.

"The Emperor of Heaven and Order proclaims... The evil queen is in power, and she has killed and poisoned the royal bloodline. Several brothers and nephews have died here. I cry every day when I think of it, and I can't sleep. Fortunately, with the help of God, loyal ministers and good generals, I killed the evil queen, enforced justice on behalf of heaven,

and cleaned up the government..." Even though he finally survived, Lin Bozhi still felt like walking on thin ice when he mentioned the dark years of the past few years. He listened quietly, but when Eunuch Zhang read, "I and King Zhou are brothers from the same mother, both of whom are born to the Holy Mother Empress Dowager. We have been brothers since childhood, and we are very close. But I never thought that this separation would be forever..."

Hearing this, Princess Zhou couldn't help crying first, and Lin Bozhi's eyes were red. Eunuch Zhang came out to persuade him. The imperial edict was read intermittently, and it took a while to finish.

After receiving the imperial edict, it was taken to the ancestral hall for worship.

The tablet of King Zhou was enshrined in the ancestral hall. Lin Bozhi respectfully offered the imperial edict and then said, "Father, look, my son can finally return to Beijing."

Princess Zhou couldn't help but cry again, covering her face.

Jiang Yu knelt quietly behind her, listening to the cry of Princess Zhou, and thought of the rumor.

It is said that King Zhou was the most outstanding in martial arts among the princes. He had fought on behalf of the previous emperor and had outstanding military exploits. He was the first prince to be crowned king. Lin Bozhi's archery was taught by King Zhou himself. King Zhou died in his prime, which was very strange. So some people said that he committed suicide in order to save his wife and children and to reassure Concubine Wang.

Perhaps this experience changed Lin Bozhi. She still remembered that on the day of the wedding, he sat quietly on the wedding bed, without the joy of marriage on his face. He looked at her with a light expression, which made her full of joy turn into nothing.

In fact, Lin Bozhi didn't know that Jiang Yu had seen him a few years ago.

Lin Bozhi at that time was different from the present. As the grandson of the emperor and the eldest son of King Zhou, he was both virtuous and talented, gentle as jade, and was loved since childhood, dressed in fine clothes and riding a horse, full of vigor and vitality.

I still remember that year, at the Sanshan Temple Fair in Lin'an, he was like a star surrounded by followers and friends, wearing a royal blue half-lapel straight gown, with eight treasures of gold and silver thread jade rings tied on the silk ribbon, and he was like jade in every move.

He was so free and easy, so full of spring breeze, which made people look at him sideways.

Jiang Yu went to burn peace incense for his mother. Just one glance made her feel her heart beat like thunder, and she had unspeakable feelings. It turned out that there were really young men in this world who were as gentlemanly as jade as in the books.

Maybe it was because of the crowd, and no one knew whose horse suddenly went crazy and ran towards the crowd. There were screams from the crowd, and they all ran back. Jiang Yu was squeezed by the frightened crowd and fell to the ground all of a sudden. She was about to be trampled. At the critical moment, she was helped up from behind. It was a slightly cold but very strong hand. The strength was so strong that it hurt her waistline, but it was also this help that saved her from death. She waited to stand firm, and the other party immediately let go of her hand probably to avoid suspicion.

Jiang Yu looked up and saw Lin Bozhi, who was in the crowd just now, standing in front of her.

At this moment, it seemed that everything around was no longer clear, and Jiang Yu's eyes were only Lin Bozhi.

The morning sun was warm, shining lightly on his face, as if a layer of gold powder was sprinkled, like a dream, setting off his face more like a crown jade, unusually handsome, especially a pair of beautiful narrow eyes, quietly watching her, with a bit of worry... That look was as gentle as the lake, and it suddenly hit Jiang Yu's heart.

"Girl, where are your family members?"

Jiang Yu heard a clear and sweet voice, which was clearer and more pleasant to hear.

Later, Jiang Yu learned the other party's identity. It was the prince of Zhou Wang in Lin'an, who was a child of destiny, and she was just the daughter of a small seventh-rank county magistrate. Her father was not even a Jinshi, but a small scholar. He had worked hard to get this position. He was cautious and trembling every day for fear of losing this job. She knew that there was a huge difference between the two people, and they might not meet in their lifetime.

But no one expected that the incident of Concubine Wang's disaster would happen. Lin Bozhi's situation suddenly became very critical, and she was almost lingering on.

When she learned that Concubine Zhou had taken a fancy to her and wanted her to marry Lin Bozhi, she thought she was dreaming. The long-cherished wish hidden in her heart for many years seemed to come true all of a sudden.

Her mother was worried about her situation, and her uncle came to persuade her in person, fearing that Lin Bozhi would become a dead soul under the knife in an instant, implicating the Jiang family and even harming Jiang Yu for life.

But her father, who had always been timid and cautious, suddenly seemed to have changed into a different person. He was extremely stubborn and came to her secretly at night and said, "Ayu, although it is the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, daddy will not harm you. After all, this world belongs to the Lin family. Sooner or later, it will be returned to you. Then it will be your time of glory and wealth."

Her father really guessed it right, but it was obvious that what Jiang Yu wanted was different from what her father thought.

Lin Bozhi did not have a place for her in his heart.

Although she knew that Lin Bozhi had no choice but to marry her, Jiang Yu always had hope. She was careful to be a good wife and tried her best to figure out his preferences. In order to learn how to make tea for him, she didn't know how much effort she put in secretly. She almost burned her wrist, but when she saw him drinking tea with satisfaction, she felt that everything was worth it.

All of Lin Bozhi's underwear was sewed by her. She could tell the proportions of his waist and body, and even the soles of his feet with her eyes closed.

However, no matter how much enthusiasm there is, it will be extinguished little by little by the other party's indifference. After three years, Jiang Yu finally realized that Lin Bozhi's heart could not be warmed up, because there was another person living in his heart.

It was time for her to leave, while Lin Bozhi was still grateful to her, and give up her position decently.

If nothing unexpected happens, Lin Bozhi will be the one who is second to none in the future. As long as he still remembers her kindness in his heart, he will be a help to his father and the Jiang family in the future.

After coming out of the ancestral hall and settling the people from the palace, several people returned to the hall. Princess Zhou was obviously still immersed in the sadness just now, and she had been crying silently. Lin Ji stood aside obediently, perhaps wanting to comfort her, but didn't know what to do. Finally, he took a piece of pea yellow and said, "Mom, don't you like to eat this? You won't feel uncomfortable after eating it. Don't cry."

What a sensible child!

Jiang Yu couldn't help but touch Lin Ji's little head, and then looked at her belly. She had always wanted to give Lin Bozhi a boy and a girl, but there was no movement in her belly.

Or maybe this was God's will.

Lin Bozhi's child was destined to be born in Princess Jialan's belly.

Speaking of the arrangement to return to Beijing, Princess Zhou refused to go back and said, "Your father is here, and mother doesn't want to go anywhere. When you are settled, you can take your brother over. Beijing is always better than Lin'an, and you can get more experience."

Then she talked about the many in-laws in Beijing and who they were going to visit. Jiang Yu quietly retreated and asked people to pack up Lin Bozhi's gifts. The imperial edict could not be delayed, and they had to set off tomorrow. Dinner was also arranged. Today was a good day, so naturally a good banquet had to be prepared.

"Bring out the osmanthus wine that Laojunji ordered. The shad we ordered this morning should have arrived. The Crown Prince and the Princess both love to eat it. Steam it with honey wine, but don't use too much heat. And the shrimp cakes that the Second Master loves to eat, remember to put more sesame oil in them to make them more crispy." Jiang Yu gave serious instructions for a while before returning to the hall.

Just as she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and heard the voice of Princess Zhou from inside, "It's not easy for Jialan, she has been waiting for you for so many years. Now that you have returned to Beijing and settled down, you should bring her back. But she is a princess after all, so she can't be your concubine, right? The position of the Crown Prince's Consort is naturally hers. In the past, mother only hoped that you would have someone who understands you and has a clean family background by your side, but now things are different. With your status, her background is not suitable. Talk to Ayu nicely. She is not a person who doesn't know her limits. She always understands her status and situation."

Cuiping was listening at the side, her face turned pale all of a sudden, and her eyes were filled with anger again. Jiang Yu has been so cautious and dedicated in the palace in the past few years, and she has been worried about her so much that others can only praise her. And in the end, is this the ending? Didn't the princess always praise Jiang Yu for her virtue and courtesy, and said that she would never treat her badly if she could make it through in the future? Was this her way of not treating her badly? But when she looked at Jiang Yu, she seemed to have guessed it a long time ago, and her expression was indifferent.

Lin Bozhi's reply came from inside, and it was obvious that he agreed. Cuiping became even angrier. When she looked at Jiang Yu again, her expression was still calm, as if there was no ripple at all.

Only a childish voice asked with some confusion, "Mother, what about my sister-in-law?"

"This is your brother's business. You are still young, so don't ask..."

"I'm not young anymore. I've already started to read. And mother, the teacher said that a man should not divorce his wife after sharing his hardships. Do you dislike my sister-in-law? I don't want to, I like my sister-in-law!"

No one expected that Lin Ji, who looked quiet and taciturn on weekdays, would be the first to speak up for Jiang Yu.

Cuiping looked at Jiang Yu again and saw that there was finally an expression on her face, and there was some tenderness in her eyes. It was obvious that she was warmed by Lin Ji's words.