Chapter 81 Concubines
Then several more officials came out and strongly supported the compilation of "Wenyuan Yulan", saying: "This is a great success for the present and will benefit the future!"
The King of Jin objected, "This matter is too wasteful for the people and money. Please think again, Your Majesty."
Compiling such a set of books and collecting them is a difficult task. It cannot only be collected from the royal family and officials' homes, but also from the private sector.
Collecting books from the people and taking them by force will cause trouble.
King Jin's objection made the emperor, who was still hesitant at first, determined to compile "Wenyuan Yulan".
The compilation of books has little to do with the generals, who are as quiet as chickens.
Civil servants cited scriptures and were very enthusiastic about compiling Wenyuan Yulan.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the compilation of this book requires a person with both political integrity and talent to serve as the chief editor, so that this matter can be successfully carried out." A civil servant said.
Someone recommended Mr. Tan to take the position, but Mr. Tan declined, "It's not that I don't want to share the worries for Your Majesty, but it's really that I don't have the skills to do the job. Next year will be the year of the competition."
Others recommended other officials, and finally the chief editor fell on the king of Jin.
King Jin declined, but the emperor agreed.
The reason why the emperor agreed was simple. He was asked to do what the King of Jin did not want to do.
As an emperor, you can force others to make things difficult for you.
Moreover, the King of Jin was busy repairing books and neglecting the beautiful woman, so that he could get close to her and take her as his own.
"Ah!" Jiang Changning, who was worried about the emperor, sneezed.
"Princess, just let the servant come and take a look. Why do you want to come in person?" Xiulan asked worriedly.
"After I entered the house, when I brought my concubine in for the first time, of course I had to see for myself how the arrangement was, so as not to make mistakes and make people think that I was giving her power." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
"Spring has come and people are staring at me. I don't dare to act like a monster anymore." Fu Cui said.
Jiang Changning and Xiulan smiled and did not correct Fu Cui.
When it came to cleaning up the yard and carrying Chen Yi into the house, Ms. Qiao was indeed not acting like a monster.
The reason why she doesn't become a demon is probably because Chun Lai sent people to keep an eye on her and couldn't find any chance.
The courtyard that Mrs. Qiao had people tidy up was not far from Mr. Pu's small courtyard. It was also the first courtyard to enter. The courtyard was called Blue Algae Courtyard.
After all, it is just concubinage and cannot be compared with marrying a wife.
The entire palace, including the Blue Algae Courtyard, was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, making it look like a happy event.
Jiang Changning entered the courtyard and looked around. As a concubine, Chen Yi could only live in the main room when she was sleeping. She usually lived in the east wing.
"This flower is a little withered. Go to the greenhouse and cut some more branches." Jiang Changning ordered.
After looking inside and out, there was nothing wrong with it, so Jiang Changning returned to Rujingyuan.
After a while, King Jin came back from his visit.
"Yong Zhou, you are finally back. Quickly change into your auspicious clothes." Jiang Changning put down his notebook, reached for his bright red brocade robe, and shook it open.
King Jin looked at her steadily and said nothing.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Changning asked.
"Are you so happy when I take a concubine?" King Jin asked calmly.
His tone was calm, but Jiang Changning could hear his displeasure.
Taking a concubine is a happy event for a man, what should he be unhappy about?
Jiang Changning threw the brocade robe on the kang, "As long as the prince is happy, it doesn't matter whether I am happy or not." After a pause, "The Queen Mother pointed out Mrs. Chen to the prince, how can I still stop her from entering?"
Seeing Jiang Changning's serious face, Prince Jin was happy.
When she thought that Jiang Changning would be inconvenienced, she did not arrange a marriage for him, nor did she force him to go to the concubine's room.
Knowing that he had misunderstood her, King Jin hurriedly walked to her and hugged her, "Ning Ning, there is another freeloader in the family. It is not easy to make money."
Jiang Changning's resentful tone made Jiang Changning laugh. "Does Yong Zhou want to increase revenue or reduce expenditure?"
"How to increase revenue? How to reduce expenditure?" King Jin asked.
"Food is the most important thing for the people. What do you think about opening a rice shop?" Jiang Changning avoided the issue of reducing expenditure.
"Okay, where do you want to spread the rice? Where does the rice come from?"
The couple discussed the matter of opening a rice shop, and Xiulan reported outside: "Your Majesty, Princess, the sedan has arrived at the entrance of the square."
"Yong Zhou, change your clothes quickly." Jiang Changning broke out of Prince Jin's arms and urged.
The King of Jin put on a bright red auspicious suit with an expressionless face and went to Zhengzeyuan with Jiang Changning.
Chun Lai, who was taking care of things in Zhengzeyuan, saw the two of them and ran over, "Give my regards to the prince and my regards to the princess."
"Thank you for your hard work." Jiang Changning nodded slightly.
Walking into the main hall, there were many guests. Seeing the couple coming in, he stood up and saluted and said, "I have met the prince, and I have met the princess."
The couple sat down and Jiang Changning smiled and said: "You don't have to be polite, please take a seat. Thank you for coming to watch the ceremony."
The guests all smiled and said, "It's an honor for us to come to watch the ceremony."
It’s just that the princess smiles sweetly, but why is there no trace of happiness on the prince’s face?
"Newcomer, come in." Xi Po said loudly from outside.
Chen Yi, who was wearing a peach red wedding robe embroidered with peony flowers, stepped in with the support of Mrs. Xi and her maid.
"The newlyweds will give gifts to the prince and princess." Xi Po said.
Chen Yi was helped to the front of King Jin and slowly knelt on the kneeling mat.
"Hiss" Chen Yi took a breath, a trace of pain flashed across her beautiful face.
King Jin didn't notice anything strange about Chen Yi. He looked up at the lantern hanging on the roof the whole time.
Jiang Changning saw it, but he just didn't understand where her pain came from.
The maid brought tea, and Chen Yi stood aside to pick up a cup and offered it, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Prince Jin took the tea cup and put it aside, "From now on, I will serve the princess well in the house and I will not make too many troubles or make the princess angry."
"I hereby obey the prince's instructions." Chen Yi's voice trembled, as if she was enduring something.
Chen Yi was helped up by Mrs. Xi and her maid. She frowned again, feeling a little inconvenient while walking.
Now not only Jiang Changning, but also the wives and grandmothers who were watching the ceremony saw it.
Chen Yi knelt down again and exhaled softly, "Ah!"
The man jumped forward and put his hands on the soft cushions.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Changning asked with a frown.
"Needle." Chen Yi touched her knee and took out a silver needle.
Everyone watching the ceremony took a breath and looked at Jiang Changning, with a bit of fear and panic in their eyes.
Jiang Changning looked calm, looked at the silver needle, looked at Chen Yi, then turned to look at Prince Jin, "My lord, what do you think about this matter?"
"You don't know how to do it, and you don't need to." King Jin raised a corner of his lips, "Someone is being stupid."
King Jin's complete trust made Jiang Changning feel more calm, and smiled, "Here comes someone, bring the sedan to see Mr. Chen off..."
"Miss Chen." King Jin interrupted her and corrected her address to Chen Yi.
Jiang Changning looked at King Jin with puzzled eyes and questioning eyes. King Jin said with a straight face, "She didn't serve you tea."
When a concubine enters the house, the most important thing is to serve tea to the mistress. If this process is not completed, the concubine's status will not be confirmed.
The makeup on Chen Yi's face was a bit thick, and her face couldn't be seen, but she shook her body, which showed that she was shocked.
The people watching the ceremony were shocked. King Jin was very protective of Princess Jin!
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Chapter completed!