Chapter 64: Marriage
Since Gongsun Qi was beheaded, Emperor Xia has been ill, and the early dynasty has not been opened for many days, and Mu Yi's punishment will not end. Moreover, at this eventful time, it is quite unwise to punish a heavy minister like Mu Yi again.
Yanling's grain was gradually transported to all parts of Kyushu, and the food shortage in Great Xia slowly dissolved. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, winter wheat was also sown in the field, and after another half a year, all parts of the country could regain their vitality.
"Second child, it's the Mid-Autumn Festival in three days, let's go out and have a lively time. Practicing swords in this mansion all day long, my idle eggs hurt. Yue Ting said to Mu Yi while absentmindedly controlling the flying sword and cutting grass in the newly opened martial arts training room in Mu Mansion.
Mu Yi wiped the sweat from his forehead, and kept walking the 'Seven Stars Walking on the Clouds' under his feet: "I see that you are not an idle egg pain, but an idle bird itching." "I have been in the army for many years, and Mu Yi, a scholar from Jinshi, often pops up a meat word coldly.
"Hehe, those who know me, the second one. By the way, I recently found out that the bird in the crotch is also called 'second' in the army, haha. ”
"You also said that it wasn't you who called me all day long, and those soldiers and ruffians secretly made fun of me. Mu Yi was angry and didn't fight anywhere.
"It's not that you're used to them," Yue Ting rolled his eyes, "Then when I have someone, I won't call you second brother, it's okay to call you second brother." ”
Mu Yi nodded helplessly, he didn't care about this title, and he didn't want Yue Ting to call him a general in front of others, it was too angry. Yue Ting is closer than a brother in his heart.
The two were chatting nonsense for no reason, when a doorman burst in in a panic. Yue Ting hurriedly hid the flying sword in the straw man, and scolded: "That kid, didn't you tell you not to break into the practice room casually. ”
Mu Yi also frowned, if the news of the two of them practicing flying swords spread, they would lose this opportunity.
"Master, big butler, it's not good. The father-in-law of the palace came with the holy decree and was waiting in the hall. The little guy said in a panic, he had also heard that Mu Yi had provoked the emperor a few days ago, and he thought that a big disaster was coming.
"The emperor is not in a hurry, the eunuch is in a hurry, what are you panicking about. Yue Ting scolded, "You go out first, let's change our clothes and go." ”
When the little guy heard the news, he won the streak and withdrew from the door. Yue Ting put away the flying sword and looked at Mu Yi with a frown: "What does this Xia Huang mean, is it settled after the autumn?" It's been two months. ”
"It's a blessing or a curse, it's a curse that can't be avoided. Mu Yi looked upside down, "When I go back to the house and change into court clothes, we'll know if we go to the meeting." ”
After freshening up and changing clothes, the two went to the lobby together, and the eunuch who delivered the decree saw Mu Yi coming, and greeted him with a flattering face: "The slave has reported good news to Lord Guogong." ”
Mu Yi was stunned: "What's the good news, my father-in-law said it was funny." ”
The eunuch didn't say anything, just an expression that you would know right away, unfolded the holy decree with both hands, cleared his throat and said, "Mu Guogong, the general of Tianjia Mu Yi, take the decree." ”
This voice turned eight corners, and Mu Yi almost didn't catch his breath when he heard it. The eunuch was calm and relaxed, and continued to read with confidence.
"Fengtian carrier, the emperor's edict said: I only rule the world with literature, and fight chaos with force. Mu Guogong, the general of Tianjia Mu Yi, in recent years, Xiping Tocharo, the south of 16 small countries, and offered a plan to solve the dilemma of my summer food shortage, which can be described as both civil and military, the pillar of the imperial court, and the dry city of the country. Mu Yi has been fighting for the country for more than ten years, but he has no time to marry a wife, and he has no children under his knees. All etiquette is handed over to the Ministry of Rites and the Muguo Mansion, and the marriage is completed on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. ”
In the lobby of Mu Mansion, he had already knelt down in an uproar, only Mu Yi opened his mouth wide and was stunned on the spot.
"Mu Guogong, please take the order. This is a great event, and in the future, the slaves will have to rely on the prince in the palace. The eunuch was full of flattery.
"This, I can't take this. Mu Yi shook his head blankly, "When did I say that I wanted to marry the princess, it won't be that Your Majesty misunderstood." ”
"Lord Guogong is not joking, disobeying the decree is a capital crime. Cold sweat poured up on the eunuch's head, and his face immediately turned the color of pig liver. It's been so many years since the palace passed the decree, and I haven't seen anyone I don't want to take it. If this errand is messed up, not to mention the beauty of the eunuch who passed on the decree, it will not be possible for Long Yan to be angry, and his head will have to be moved.
"But I have a family. Mu Yi thought about Ru Yi and thought about Ru Yi again, but he still shook his head.
"Lord Guogong, don't be a slave. It's not easy for a slave to mix a bowl of rice in the palace. The eunuch who passed the decree saw that Mu Yi was really determined not to accept the order, and immediately panicked.
Yue Ting stabbed Mu Yi with his hand, and seeing that he was still not moving, he said to the eunuch: "This father-in-law, my lord must be so happy that his brain is stunned. I will take this decree for him, and I dare not delay my father-in-law's errand. ”
This eunuch wished that someone would take this hot potato, so he hurriedly stuffed the holy decree into Yue Ting's hand, turned around and wanted to leave.
Yue Ting grabbed the eunuch, stuffed a letter of gold into his sleeve, and said in a low voice: "Today's matter is annoying to my father-in-law, and I hope that I will not make a noise after returning to the palace." After speaking, he pouted at Mu Yinu, who was still kneeling.
This eunuch didn't dare to talk nonsense, so as not to burden himself, and when he saw Yue Ting's gold, he immediately smiled: "We naturally understand as slaves, and Steward Yue is polite." ”
Yue Ting sealed a letter of silver for each of the little eunuchs who came with him, and then sent these people back happily.
Looking back at Mu Yi, who was still stunned on the ground, Yue Ting raised his hand and there was a brain crash on his head.
"Oops, it hurts. After being cold for a while, Mu Yi covered his head all of a sudden.
"You still know that your head hurts, I thought you weren't afraid of losing your head. Yue Ting sent the people away and yelled at him.
Mu Yi slowly stood up and patted the soil on his knees: "How should this be." ”
"Isn't that easy? If you want to marry, three days later you will have a princess waiting for you in bed. If you don't want to marry, let's pack up and flee south overnight, how can I choose to listen to you, but you don't accept the order, waiting to be knifed. "Yue Ting hates that iron does not become steel, and Mu Yi is not stupid, but he reacts too slowly.
"Yes, yes, I'm out of shape. Mu Yi chick nodded like a peck of rice.
"So how do you choose. Yue Ting gave him a roll of his eyes.
"This," Mu Yi was worried again, "Let's go, it's not worth it, I haven't helped her with Ruyi's affairs yet." But if you don't leave, it's hard to disobey the emperor's order. ”
"Also, what should the old man and Aunt Yun do at home, if they are worried about their lives, we won't mention it, go back and take the second elder and leave, they won't say anything. You have committed treason because you have escaped marriage, can he be willing to do so? Even if you hide it from him first, you will not be angry with you when you find out later. Yue Ting reminded him.
"Also, why do you always encounter these troubles. Mu Yi frowned.
"Don't think about it, you can't go. Didn't Ru Yi say that you should marry again, you are not a loser to her, why do you have to hold on so hard, don't you want to have three wives and four concubines?" Yue Ting grinned.
Mu Yi shook his head firmly: "I really don't have this idea. Is it okay for the emperor to have three palaces and six courtyards? There was a fire in the backyard all day long, and there was intrigue. Who really likes the emperor? Besides, Ru Yi and Nian Yi themselves don't deal with each other, and they both have their own opinions, and no one will let anyone. Coupled with this pampered princess since childhood, can my life be better?"
"Yes, so my brother is still smart. Yue Ting smiled proudly, "The little maids have been well-behaved and obedient since childhood, and without those utilitarian hearts, you always laugh at me." How about it, now that you really marry a princess, you can offer her up in the future, and you have to get up early every day to greet her, haha. ”
"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. Mu Yi shook his head, "I don't know what Emperor Xia has in mind, and he suddenly wants to marry his daughter to me." ”
"Unexpected, reasonable. Yue Ting thought for a moment, "Presumably Xia Yuxuan's days are not long gone." To marry your daughter to you is to envelop you, so that you can assist the next emperor with your heart. I heard that this Qingcheng princess, Xia Qinghan, is the prince's own sister. Presumably, the emperor has also made up his mind and is ready to let the crown prince succeed to the throne. ”
"Last time, the second prince didn't frame the crown prince, but I'm afraid it caused the emperor's suspicion. The crown prince is already outstanding, and it would be a good thing if he could ascend to the throne. If the second prince becomes the emperor, I will be a little uneasy, I always feel that he is too ruthless, and I am afraid that he will make a move to hide the bow. Mu Yi also nodded.
"Let's not think about this, let's think about the wedding first. I gave you three days, it seems that I am afraid that your good son-in-law will run away, haha. ”
Before Mu Yi could answer, the doorman came to report again, saying that the Ministry of Rites had brought someone to discuss the wedding.
"They're really well informed. Mu Yi sighed, he couldn't leave now, he only gave three days to arrange the marriage, he, the master of Mu Mansion, couldn't be missing.
"Zhou Mao, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is the prince's person, and it is normal to know the news. I'm afraid this matchmaker is the prince himself. Yue Ting said with a smile.
went out to welcome Zhou Mao in, and after a few polite words, they began to discuss matters related to the wedding. Mu Yi didn't know much about the things in the house, it was all Yue Ting and Zhou Mao bargaining, wanting to give as little money as possible. Zhou Mao is also poor and generous with the money from the treasury, and he has covered all the basic costly and laborious work.
Three days is not a short time, but it is not a long time. During this period, Mu Yi went to Ru Yi to talk about this, but was told that Ru Yi had already gone to Youzhou to do business. wanted to go to the palace to visit Xia Yuxuan, but was told that Emperor Xia was seriously ill, and only the prince who was temporarily in charge of the country met him in the imperial study, and there was no lack of meaning in his words.
In a daze, Mu Yi ushered in the day of being the groom's official. But he was not happy at all, but worried, not knowing how to face this Qingcheng princess. Like a puppet, he went to the palace with the wedding party to pick up the princess, and after worshipping heaven and earth, he suddenly woke up:
Next, it's the night of candles in the cave room!
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