In fact, the Grand Tutor had already leaked the news that the Emperor intended to send Shi Yi to the palace, but the Shi family had some doubts. After all, Yi Yi had suffered so much before returning to them.

They couldn't bear to let her get married like this.

But if the emperor likes her, no matter how much they say, it will be useless and they can only accept the fact.

At first, Taifu Shi thought that the emperor had chosen the wrong person. In the eyes of outsiders, the eldest daughter of the Xie family was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate, and the prince also liked this girl.

However, after the Xie family was repeatedly involved in scandals, no one mentioned this matter again, and the emperor did not even mention this person.

"The county lady also understands that the Shi family has no say in this matter."

"What about the girl then?" Yun Zhihan felt that she would not be willing to do so. After all, she had suffered so much at the hands of Prince Fenyang, so how could she be willing to marry into the royal family and relive the nightmare again.

"I tried to test Yiyi's feelings, and she was reluctant, but she had no choice but to leave it to fate."

Yun Zhihan nodded and said, "I heard that the Queen is planning to hold a wedding banquet for the purpose of selecting a concubine for the Crown Prince. If Miss Shi has any ideas, you can express them at that time."

"I believe that the Emperor and Empress are not power-hungry people, and they should understand."

Madam Shi lowered her head and thought for a moment before answering, "It depends on what Yiyi thinks. If she doesn't want to, I and the Master will find another way."

Seeing this, Yun Zhihan didn't say much. He stayed for a while and then left with Jin Shang.

A few days later, the palace held a banquet on the pretext of celebrating the occasion. The empress herself wrote the invitations, inviting the ladies and daughters of various aristocratic families to attend the banquet.

After receiving the invitation, Yun Zhihan directly said that he was sick and could not attend the banquet.

But everyone knew that Madam Xie was too embarrassed to come. After all, Minister Xie was about to become a gigolo, and the eldest daughter was useless. Her coming would only invite ridicule from the other ladies.

"Hanhan, even though you are no longer in the martial arts world, your legend has always been there."

"Haha! It's not my legend, it's the Xie family's legend, right?"

"It's all the same, since they were all built by you." Tongzi chatted with her while live broadcasting the banquet.

"Has the Crown Princess been chosen?"

"The Queen is still selecting. She has taken a fancy to two girls from the Shang family, one is a legitimate daughter, and the other is a concubine's daughter. She wants to take them both into the East Palace, and after observing them for a period of time, she will decide who will be the Crown Princess."

"What about the Shi family girl? Does the Queen like her?"

"No. Shi Yi is too introverted. Although she knows how to be polite, she usually stays alone and doesn't want to talk to others. This makes the queen feel inappropriate."

"The emperor also felt that although Miss Shi came from a famous family, he was also afraid that she would transfer her hatred for Prince Fenyang to the royal family, so he gave up."

"What about the prince? Who does he like?" What Yun Zhihan wanted to know most was the prince's feelings.

"As for the crown prince, Tongzi thinks he doesn't like any of them."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because his attention is not on these women at all. Since the beginning of the banquet, he has been talking about business with Bai Yuan. He just perfunctorily responds to whatever the queen says."

"I hope the prince will be a good emperor in the future and let his disappointing daughter go." Yun Zhihan clasped his hands together and prayed.

The banquet did not last long. After the queen identified her target, she asked everyone to leave.

"Hanhan, the candidate for the Crown Princess is Shang Shiyun, the daughter of Prime Minister Shang. She is also a woman of outstanding talent and beauty. I heard that she is also gentle and introverted."

"You only chose the Crown Princess, not the Consort?"

"I have chosen one, the one who is another concubine, Shang Shiqing."

Yun Zhihan understood that the Queen was looking for a successor for her, and at the same time, it was also to stabilize the Shang family's position in the court.

"But will the emperor and the crown prince agree? Aren't you afraid that the entire court will be named Shang?"

"Prime Minister Shang has voluntarily resigned."

"Ah?" Yun Zhihan was shocked. This was too sudden.

Tongzi explained, "When Prime Minister Shang saw what happened to Prime Minister Liu, he was terrified and afraid that he would also lose his integrity in his later years, so he simply resigned and returned home to retire."

"Is there anyone else from the Shang family serving in the court?"

"Prime Minister Shang's second son, Shang Yuzhou, was originally a palace attendant, but now he has been sent to the fiefdom of Prince Fenyang to serve as a governor. And his entire family has gone there."

"I see. The Emperor has been balancing the power of the dignitaries in the court. From an outsider's perspective, His Majesty has indeed tried his best."

"Hanhan, there's another piece of gossip about the Shi family. Do you want to hear it?"

"Don't keep me in suspense, just tell me!" Yun Zhihan couldn't wait any longer.

"The emperor has ordered that Shi Yi be betrothed to the youngest son of the Chief Censor."

"Um... this should be considered good news, right?" She thought about it and agreed that it should be.

After hearing the gossip in the palace, Yun Zhihan’s mind is now full of the weddings of his two sons.

The problem now is that the eldest son wants to take the eldest princess to the princess's mansion, while the younger son wants to take Shiyun to the Xie family.

If the two of them held their wedding at the same time, then these ministers would definitely go to the princess's mansion to celebrate. Who would come to the Xie family?

Therefore, their wedding must be held in one place, and after the banquet, they can go back to their homes.

Therefore, she decided to hold the wedding banquet at Yunsheng Restaurant and vacate two upper rooms as wedding rooms for the two couples, who would move into the bridal chamber after the banquet.

After getting up the next day, they would return to their respective residences, which perfectly solved the problem of space difference.

……

The day when the Xie brothers got married.

royal palace.

"Your Highness, today is a happy day. You must not put down the apple in your hand, okay?" the nanny reminded Murong Yu.

"Got it." She couldn't wait to meet Brother Yuan.

"Minister Xie will be here soon. You should quickly check what the princess needs and get ready. Don't be idle."

As the eldest princess's personal maid, Biyu would naturally have to go as a dowry, so she certainly didn't dare to neglect her.

"Yes!"

"The princess's dowry must be counted clearly, understand?"

"Yes!"

The people in the palace were busy, while Xie Boyuan was waiting outside anxiously.

Although the two see each other every day, it is still against the rules and they cannot do anything that oversteps the boundaries.

But after getting married today, she will be his, the one who can accompany him until old age.

On the other side, the Shi family was also making hurried preparations.

Originally, Yun Zhihan wanted to come to help, but was rejected by the Shi family, and Mrs. Shi took charge of all matters.

Over the years, the Shi family hasn't been so lively for a long time. Taking advantage of Shi Yun's happy event, not only are they happy, but the servants can also make a good fortune.

"Shiyun, you are about to go back. After much thought, your stepmother can't bear to let you go, so she wants to let Aunt Xi, who taught you the rules, go with you."

"First, I'll take care of you. Second, if you're bullied, let Madam come and inform me. Sometimes I'll make the decision for you and won't let you suffer any injustice."

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