The west wind cuts off the works of a humble daughter who should be married. A first-class noble lady, a humble daughter who should be married. A first-class noble lady, a humble daughter who should be married. Volume 1, Chapter 043: The Imperial Study's Conversation, Requesting an Imperial Decree for Marriage

  In the grand and majestic imperial study, the soft morning light made people feel very comfortable. The Emperor Xuan sat upright in the imperial chair in front of the desk, holding a Qinghua glaze red tea cup with excellent Yunwu tea inside, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe.

  Xuan Emperor had always been in a high position, with an emperor's aura that commanded respect without being angry. However, at this moment he restrained his imposing presence and looked at Baili Yongzheng who was standing by the desk, his eyes warm "Yongzheng, you followed me to the imperial study right after I finished my morning court, is there something you want to say?"

  He had been watching his nephew grow up, and he had always treated him like a son. The child was extremely intelligent, with strong problem-solving skills, and had earned his trust. Unfortunately, the child had been in poor health since childhood and had to soak in medicine every day. Every time he saw this talented and outstanding nephew, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. He didn't know if his body would ever recover.

  Baili Rongjin stood calmly and quietly opened her mouth, saying "Jin'er wants to ask Uncle to grant a marriage decree."

  Xuan Di was slightly surprised "Arranged marriage? To you?"

  Baili Yongjin solemnly nodded and said "Yes."

  Xuan Emperor was really surprised this time, Jin'er actually came to ask for a marriage decree in person. He wasn't unaware that the Empress Dowager was busy selecting a bride for his nephew. But based on his understanding of Jin'er, if it weren't for Ya Su's pressure, he would have acted first and reported later. This child Jin'er must be unwilling to get married, those selected ladies, if he really chose one to marry into the Jing Wang Fu, then Ya Su should be secretly delighted.

  He had thought that even if Jin'er really got married, it would probably be a casual choice. As for the imperial marriage, he himself should not have been involved, and it was all handled by the empress dowager. But now this child not only wanted to get married but also personally came to him to ask for permission to marry.

  This really made her uncle feel greatly surprised, and he couldn't help but put down his tea cup and ask, "Which family's daughter is this? She has such great skills."

  Baili Rongjin's lips curved up slightly "The second young lady of the Xia Manor, Xia Tingying."

  Xuan Di filtered through the various prominent families in Kyoto and couldn't help but feel puzzled, as it seemed that none of the high-ranking officials or royal families had the surname Xia.

  Baili Yongjin saw the doubt in Xuan Emperor's eyes and softly explained, "She is the daughter of Duke Xia of the fourth rank, a concubine-born daughter." His clear and gentle voice was without any fluctuations; he only knew that she would soon be his wife, which was enough.

  "A fourth-rank lady? A concubine's daughter? The Emperor was taken aback, feeling it was inconceivable. 'Your aunt sent you the portraits of many noble ladies, but you didn't take a liking to any of them. Why do you want to marry this concubine's daughter from the Xia Manor as your wife?'"

  This is really strange, what kind of ability does this woman named Xia Ting have that she can actually make Jin'er think of marrying her?

  "I only wish to marry her, and once my uncle meets her, he will naturally understand." She was so different from the others, and he always felt that there was something about her that he couldn't quite put into words. No one had ever stirred his heart like she did. He believed that marrying her would be the wisest decision he had ever made.

  Xuan Di felt a sense of helplessness and asked again, "Did your mother agree?" Ya Su doted on Jin Er so much that she wanted to give him the best, would she agree to let him marry such a low-born woman?

  "Baili Rongjin's expression didn't change. 'Father has already agreed, I'm sure he mentioned it to Mother last night, so there shouldn't be a problem.'"

  Xuan Di smiled and shook his head, "You're quite clever, once your father agrees, your mother won't be able to resist the two of you."

  Xuan Emperor saw Baili Yongjin's determined expression and knew that his nephew was extremely serious, but could only helplessly say "I understand this matter, I will issue a decree to betroth you two in a few days."

  But Baili Yongjin slightly shook his head, "Please, uncle, issue the imperial edict for our marriage now." He didn't want to make her wait too long, lest she thought he was unwilling to accept her.

  Xuan Di heard this and paused for a moment, actually feeling a bit speechless. "Now? You're quite impatient. Fine, fine, I'll indulge you."

  After finishing speaking, he called Liu Gonggong, who had been guarding the imperial study room outside, and ordered him to bring the imperial edict. He wanted to draft it personally.

  Mr. Liu respectfully stretched out his hand and placed a yellow silk fabric in front of Emperor Xuan, who picked up the brush and wrote with great force. Finally, Mr. Liu covered the imperial seal on the lower right side of the silk fabric with his hand. This imperial decree for the royal marriage was thus written.

  Xuan Di put down the pen in his hand and looked at Bai Li Rong Jin, saying "Now that you're finally willing to get married, I'll let your aunt go with you to the national treasury to pick out some things as betrothal gifts later."

  "Everything else is unimportant, as long as Aunt is in charge. I just want to ask Uncle for something."

  Xuan Di couldn't help but ask, "What thing?" He knew that although he had given Jin'er many precious treasures before, she never asked him for anything on her own initiative.

  "Jing'er wants the Luminous Jade Bangle that was previously offered as tribute by the Cang Hui Country," replied Bai Li Yong Jin. He had heard that between men and women, there would always be a token of affection, but he didn't know what to give her either. Most girls liked bangles, right?

  It's actually for the bangle, no need to think about it, it must be given to Miss Xiafu. Emperor Xuan really didn't know what to say. "You're really good at choosing, that 'Luminous Beauty Jade Bangle' has many people eyeing it."

  He shook his head helplessly and said, "That's a set of jewelry carved from a whole piece of jade. Since you've asked for it, I can't not give it to you. Take the whole set away. Liu Le, go to the treasury and bring that set of jewelry here."

  Liu Gonggong hastily responded with a "yes" and backed away with his body bowed.

  After a short while, Liu Gonggong returned with a wooden box adorned with intricate carvings in his hands and respectfully handed it over to Baili Yongjin.

  Baili Rongjin gently opened the wooden box, and in the center of the box lay a pair of jade bangles that were beautiful to the extreme, with a crystal clear and translucent texture, emitting an enchanting aura.

  Baili Yongjin couldn't help but smile slightly, this bangle was indeed very beautiful, she should like it.

  Xuan Di gazed at Baili Yongjin's expression and could only silently sigh, this child had indeed fallen deeply in love.

  He picked up his tea cup and took a sip of tea, saying "Alright, the sacred decree has been written and the imperial seal has been granted. Does Rong'er have anything else to say?"

  "Please trouble Liu Gonggong to go to Xiafu immediately and declare the imperial edict."

  Xuan Di almost choked on his tea, a wave of helplessness. He looked at Liu Le and said "Did you hear that? I told you to go and proclaim the edict."

  The imperial edict had just been written for a while, and he was in a hurry to let people go and announce it. He really wanted to find an opportunity to see the second lady of the Xia family, what kind of person she was, and why his nephew valued her so much.

  Although Liu Gonggong's eyes were fixed on his nose, and his nose was fixed on his heart, he couldn't help but think to himself: Who is this Second Miss of the Xia Manor, anyway? She hasn't even entered the manor yet, and she's already receiving such favor.

  Although muttering to himself in his heart, Liu Gonggong did not dare to slack off and hastily rolled up the imperial edict to follow Baili Yuyan out of the palace, preparing to declare the edict at Xiafu.

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