[Red Mansion] Married by decree

In the courtyard, all the stewards of the palace gathered here, and Daiyu sat on a five-panel chair with pear inlaid with white jade, and on her left, there was a square coffee table made of the same material.

The crowd had been gathered for a while, but Daiyu sat there but had no intention of speaking.She only held a teacup and drank tea, not like she was lecturing, but more like drinking tea in a leisurely afternoon.

"Zhou Changshi, is everyone here?" Although Daiyu was drinking tea, she kept paying attention to the crowd. She didn't speak until someone in charge got impatient.The first question was asked by Zhou Changshi who stood respectfully aside.

"If you go back to the princess, all the people above the management level in the palace are here." Zhou Changshi gathered these people and brought them here. Before coming, he checked the number of people, and naturally they were all here. .

After Zhou Changshi finished speaking, Daiyu put the teacup in her hand on the tea table on the left.According to Daiyu's upbringing, when the cup touched the coffee table, it shouldn't make a sound.But at this time, there was a sound, which could be heard by everyone present.

"You are all old people in the palace. The rules in this palace are clearer than this princess. It is the prince's intention to call you here today. In fact, it is not a big deal. Just let me recognize people, and let you recognize me as the princess. .”

Daiyu's speech was very slow, and her tone of voice stretched a bit. Although her voice had the gentleness unique to southern women, it still gave off a sense of majesty.

"The servant has seen the princess." After Daiyu's voice fell, Zhou Changshi knelt down and saluted.His tone was respectful, just like when he answered Daiyu's question just now.

"Slave/servant, I have seen the concubine." With Zhou Changshi taking the lead, the others knelt down to salute Daiyu no matter whether they liked it or not.Their heads were lowered, Daiyu couldn't see their expressions clearly, she didn't know who was sincere and who was fake.

"This morning, the lord has entrusted me with the affairs of the inner court. I think rewards and punishments are clear. Those who have meritorious service will naturally be rewarded heavily, and those who have done so should not be blamed on me for heavy punishment." The words were spoken one by one, and the accent was very strong, making people dare not doubt the authenticity of Daiyu's words.

"The servant will always remember the teaching of the princess." After listening to Daiyu's words, those people said in unison again.

"My concubine has also recognized me, so you should leave." Daiyu has already said what she wanted to say, and there is no point in saying it any further.If she really wanted to gain prestige among these people, she needed some opportunities, and she didn't think that she could subdue these people with just one conversation.

"You Lan, go and invite Nanny Gu, and tell Daiyu to ask her something." Nanny Gu is Yunze's nanny, who has been raised by Yunze in the mansion.In the past few years, Anshun Palace has no mistress, and Madam Gu is responsible for most of the affairs in the inner courtyard.

"This old slave has seen the concubine." Gu Momo didn't hold back, and saluted Daiyu respectfully when she saw Daiyu.

"Mommy, please get up quickly." Daiyu didn't wait for Nanny Gu to finish her salute, and quickly helped her up.Daiyu's place and attitude when she saw Madam Gu were naturally different from those in charge, and the two of them were in Daiyu's study right now.

After Daiyu helped him up, she sat down again.Then, she asked Nanny Gu to sit down as well.However, Nanny Gu declined and did not sit down.

"Nurse Gu, don't refuse, you are the prince's nanny, and Daiyu respects you very much." After hearing what Daiyu said, Nanny Lin didn't refuse anymore, and sat next to Daiyu.

"The concubine called this old servant, what orders do you have?" Nanny Gu is Yunze's nanny, so of course there is no shortage of money, all she wants is a face.Since Daiyu respects her, she naturally has goodwill towards Daiyu.

"Although Daiyu also helps her mother-in-law to manage the house at home, it is not as good as the palace. Since the prince let Daiyu take charge of everything in the inner court, he dare not disappoint him. It's just that Daiyu doesn't know many things, and I hope Lin Mammy can help Daiyu."

The first thing Daiyu has to do is to understand the relationship between the palace and various dignitaries.Daiyu must know which ones are friendly with the prince, which ones are nodding acquaintances, and which ones are not.Some of them can be inquired directly, but some of them need to be asked by Nanny Lin.

Besides, she has not yet established prestige among the slaves in the mansion, so it is more convenient to have Madam Gu to help with the matter.The execution of those slaves is also higher.

In addition, Nanny Gu had been dealing with the inner court affairs before, and she took away her power as soon as she came, so she was naturally resentful.In this way, it can also reduce the unwillingness in her heart.This move can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

Besides, if I can't even handle the affairs in the inner court, not only the prince will only be dissatisfied with me, but even people outside the mansion will look at my jokes.Such a thing that is beneficial to oneself but not harmful, it is reasonable for oneself not to do it.

Today is the third day of their wedding, and it is also the day when Daiyu returns home.Early in the morning, Daiyu ordered people to prepare gifts, and after having breakfast with Yunze, the two of them went to Zhao's mansion in a sedan chair.

Daiyu's sedan chair curtain was opened by Youlan, and she helped Youlan's hands to get off the sedan chair.After getting off the sedan chair, he saw Yunze was already standing aside waiting for her. Seeing that she had also come down, he went to her side and supported her intimately.

Over the past few days, Daiyu has become familiar with Yunze's touch, and gradually she won't blush.It's just that it was the first time in such a large audience, Daiyu's ears turned red again.Seeing this, the smile on Yunze's face became even brighter.

The gate of Zhao Mansion was opened early, and there was a servant guarding the gate all the time.The sedan chairs of the two were really eye-catching, the servant saw it from a long distance, and went in to report to Zhao Ye and others.

After Zhao Ye received the report, he hurried out to greet him, and when he stepped out of the gate, he saw Yunze supporting Daiyu.He stretched out his hand to stroke his beard, with a gratified smile on his face.

Daiyu was supported by Yunze to enter the gate, and then directly entered the hall.In the hall, Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Zhao were all there, as well as Zhao Chengyue and Zhao Chenglu.

After entering the hall, Yunze let go of Daiyu's hand, but did not move, the two still stood within the closest distance.

"My lord, this is Daiyu's grandmother Yi." Daiyu led Yunze to Mrs. Zhao and introduced her.After Yunze heard this, he made a gesture of obeisance, Yunze is the prince, how could the old lady Zhao really dare to make him kneel down, Yunze only made a move, and was helped by the old lady Zhao.

Mrs. Zhao got up early in the morning to set up a banquet, and after seeing the ceremony, she invited Yunze and Daiyu to dinner.Yunze is the son-in-law, so naturally he is the superior person who is facing the door. Sitting beside him is Zhao Ye, and on the other side is Daiyu.

After finishing the meal, Zhao Ye talked with Yunze in the hall, while Daiyu was brought to the inner courtyard by Mrs. Zhao.They will leave the capital in a few days, she still has some concerns about Daiyu, and she plans to explain some things again.

"Yimu, are you planning to go back?" Daiyu knew that after she got married, the Zhao family and the others would return to Yangzhou, but she didn't expect it to be so soon, and she was still a little bit reluctant for a while.

"Seeing that the prince loves you so much today, my mother-in-law is relieved." Since she sat down, Mrs. Zhao has been holding Daiyu's hand.

"But... Yu'er can't bear to part with you."

"My mother-in-law is also reluctant to part with Yu'er, but your father-in-law and I's home is not in the capital after all, so it's not good to live here all the time."

"I...my mother can rest assured that Yu'er will take good care of herself, and my mother should also take care of her health."

"My mother always knew that Yu'er was very smart and could take good care of herself." Mrs. Zhao knew that Daiyu had the ability to take care of herself, but she still told her: "It's just that Yu'er married not an ordinary person, but a prince. Yu'er remembers that you have to think twice before acting, and you must not do things according to your heart."

"Daiyu always remembers her mother-in-law's teachings."

"You Lan and the others are all your dowry, how does Yu'er plan?" Mrs. Zhao also knew that Daiyu had just got married, so it was not good to bring up this topic.It's just that she will be far away in Yangzhou in the future, but she will be out of reach for the affairs of the capital, so she can only explain it to Daiyu now.

"Yu'er..." How could Daiyu not understand Zhao's meaning, even her father's concubine was her mother's dowry.It's just that she doesn't want to do this, even though she knows in her heart that Yunze is the prince, and there will be many women around her, but she doesn't want to see those women appear.

There is a couple for life, who doesn't want her husband to be single-minded to herself, and who wants to compete with other women for her husband's favor.The same is true for Daiyu, that's why she couldn't calm down when she faced Zhen Ruolian. Even if she offended the Supreme Emperor, she turned around and pushed back the proposal of accepting the side concubine.

"Your mother, don't worry, Yu'er has her own discretion in this matter." Daiyu finally replied like this, but she had already made a decision in her heart, but she wanted to betroth several people.

"Yimu also knows that Yu'er has her own opinions, and there is no rush for this matter. Yimother raised it now just to remind Yu'er." Even if it is the closest person, there may be misunderstandings. He opened his mouth and explained something.

Zhao and Daiyu explained some things again, and the two went to the hall.In the hall, Zhao Ye stroked his goat and laughed without saying a word, but Zhao Chengyue and Zhao Chenglu, brother-in-law Yi and brother-in-law Yi Huan, had obviously been bought by Yunze.

"Yi father-in-law, Yi mother-in-law, seeing that it's getting late, the king and the princess will go back first." After Yun Ze finished speaking, he turned his head and added to the two young ones: "What I promised you, the king will wait a moment. Just send it over."

"Brother Yi is the best." After hearing Yunze's words, Zhao Chengyue cheered.

"Brother Yi's husband or your sister Yi, which one is better?" Yun Ze felt teasing after hearing what Zhao Chengyue said.Although my elder brothers also have children in their families, they are extremely sensible, and they are even more well-behaved in front of me, like little adults.But this Zhao Chengyue is clever and tight, and it is also fun to tease.

"Sister Yi is only slightly better than brother-in-law Yi. If brother-in-law Yi can send more pastries to Yue'er, he will be as good as sister Yi." Zhao Chengyue looked at Yunze and then at Daiyu, his eyes rolled around Only then did I speak.It looked so cute that way.

"Yue Er!" Zhao Chengyue listened to his father's words, and hid directly behind Yunze, only showing his head and looking at Zhao Ye, with the posture I have when I have the backing in hand.

"I like Yue'er's appearance very much, so don't blame him for my father-in-law." Yun Ze said, pulling Zhao Chengyue out, and then put his hands on his head and rubbed him vigorously: "That king How many more pastries do you need to bring over so that you can be as good as Sister Yi?"

"Three yuan, that's not right, it's four yuan." Zhao Chengyue raised three fingers, and when he said four yuan, he quickly exposed his little finger.

"What's wrong?" After coming out, Yunze felt that Daiyu was not in the right mood, and seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Yimu and the others are going back to Yangzhou in a few days, I'm a bit reluctant." The departure of Zhao Ye and others was one of the reasons for Daiyu's unhappiness, but she didn't plan to tell Yunze the other reason.

"When Yiyi's father-in-law's family leaves, I will accompany you to see them off." Yunze looked at Daiyu and said, "Although you can't go out of the house often, you can invite them to come over to accompany you more."

"Thank you, my lord."

After Yunze went to the study, Daiyu asked Youlan to invite some of the dowry maids over. She had no intention of letting her dowry maids serve as housekeepers for Yunze, so naturally she had to make it clear to them.At the same time, it is also a warning to them so that they don't have thoughts that they shouldn't have.

Daiyu knew that those maids were sincere to her, but it was necessary to warn her.In the face of power and wealth, people's hearts are the easiest to deteriorate.The first warning is also a reminder to them.At that time, even if you really have a big heart, you can deal with it yourself.