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Before long, Xia Yuanji hurriedly arrived at the Tai Chi Hall. He walked briskly, beads of sweat glistening on his forehead, clearly having run all the way there. Upon entering the hall, he quickly knelt and bowed, saying, "Your humble servant pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
"Rise, my loyal ministers," Lin Zhen said with a smile.
However, when Xia Yuanji stood up and looked at Lin Zhen, he noticed a hint of mischief in the emperor's expression. Confusion washed over him as he pondered: What does His Majesty mean by this? Why is he looking at me in such a way? Could it be that there’s something special he wishes to convey?
" my loyal ministers," Lin Zhen continued, "I intend for the Fourth Prince to marry your daughter. You are aware of this, right?"
"I am aware," Xia Yuanji replied.
"Then it is decided; I plan for the Fourth Prince to take your daughter as his bride."
Xia Yuanji was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. Seeing that the Emperor had made up his mind left no room for negotiation, so he could only say, "This old minister humbly obeys Your Majesty's will."
"Very well, then it is settled. I will issue the decree immediately."
Once the Wu Emperor's decree was issued, various departments sprang into action like finely tuned gears working in harmony. The Ministry of Rites was the first to get busy, meticulously calculating auspicious dates to ensure that the wedding would take place on a propitious day. Next came the preparation of lavish betrothal gifts; each item had to be carefully selected to reflect the royal family's prestige while adhering to proper etiquette. Finally, there were numerous other tedious matters related to the proposal that awaited their organization.
Meanwhile, Xia Yuanji hurried back home. As soon as he entered his house, he made his way directly to his study and shut the door tightly behind him, as if afraid even a whisper might escape.
In the study, he sat across from his wife, his face filled with solemnity. "My dear," he said in a lowered voice, "His Majesty has decreed that the Fourth Prince is to marry our daughter!"
"What? How can this be possible?" His wife exclaimed in disbelief, struggling to find her words.
Before the lady could finish speaking, Xia Yuanji decisively interrupted her, stating that there was no room for negotiation as he had already accepted the Emperor's decree.
"But my lord, given the gravity of this matter, shouldn't we discuss it with our daughter first?" the lady suggested anxiously.
After a moment, light footsteps were heard as Xia Qingyu entered the parlor. She moved gracefully, her beauty radiant, embodying the elegance of a refined young lady with every gesture.
Noticing her parents sitting there with serious expressions, a hint of confusion arose in her heart, yet she still obediently bowed to them.
"Xia Qingyu," Xia Yuanji said straightforwardly, "the Emperor has just decreed that you are to be betrothed to the Fourth Prince."
Upon hearing this, Xia Qingyu was momentarily taken aback, and then her delicate face flushed crimson, resembling a ripe apple.
When she had met the Empress in the palace earlier, she had exchanged a glance with Lin Feng and had sensed something was amiss.
Her father’s words echoed in her mind: she would listen to him without question.
Just then, a family member announced from outside, "My lord, the Emperor's decree has arrived."
Everyone hurried out to receive it.
"The Emperor has decreed that Xia Yuanji's daughter, having reached maturity and possessing both beauty and talent comparable to that of the Fourth Prince, shall be united in marriage with him for eternity."
Once the proclamation was read, Xia Yuanji quickly responded, "I accept the decree."
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