ebookland Chapter 214 Getting married
Chapter 214 Getting married
"Mother, I want to marry Zhao Yu."
Ling Mohui smiled as beautiful as a flower, with a hint of shyness and expectation in her words.
Zhao Yuezhao was stunned, as if he couldn't believe his ears: "Who did you say you were going to marry? Yu'er?"
"Yes, I want to marry Yu'er."
Ling Mo reiterated, with a determined light in her eyes, "Zhao Yu has been very caring towards me along the way, and even helped me find my ancestral roots. I have long had a good impression of him."
Zhao Yuezhao originally thought that Zhao Yu would object because of her identity, but unexpectedly, not only did she not object, but she seemed extremely happy.
"This is really the best! Zhao Yu is my son. If you marry Yu'er, mother will be able to see you every day in the future. This is really a great joy!"
Things were going so smoothly that Ling Mohui finally felt relieved.
"Okay! Okay! Tomorrow, mother will take you to the palace and ask the emperor to grant you a marriage, so that no more princes from other countries will come to propose marriage. If you really marry someone from another country, mother will cry until her eyes go blind, and miss you day and night and suffer."
"Mother, you still love me the most!"
Ling Mohui snuggled on Zhao Yuezhao's lap like a spoiled child, her voice sweet.
Zhao Yuezhao gently stroked Ling Mohui's hair, his eyes full of doting and helplessness: "Hey, who made my daughter so outstanding? She attracts attention wherever she goes!"
She deliberately put on a stern face and glared at Zhao Yu in pretending to be angry: "How can we let outsiders easily get the family treasure? You must be secretly happy in your heart!"
Zhao Yu bowed slightly and saluted, a sly smile flashed across his handsome face: "Thank you, mother, for your help."
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Zhao Yuezhao was busy with official duties, so after finalizing the details of the marriage with Ling Mohui, he hurriedly left the city and rushed to the military camp to supervise the training of soldiers.
Looking at Zhao Yu's leisurely and contented appearance, Ling Mohui couldn't help but feel curious: "Aren't you... going to go to the government to handle some affairs?"
Zhao Yu picked up the teacup lightly, touched the warm tea with his lips, took a sip, and showed a hint of indifference, as if the disturbances in the outside world had nothing to do with him. "No hurry, wait until I finish this cup of tea."
As he spoke, his eyebrows drooped slightly, as if even time was slowed down by his calmness.
"That's right. I want to make some things clear at once now."
Ling Mohui's voice was firm, and the atmosphere in the air seemed to become solemn.
Zhao Yu lowered his eyes, and gently stroked the edge of the teacup with his slender fingers. While savoring the fragrance of the tea, he responded nonchalantly: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Ling Mohui's expression became unusually serious. She took a deep breath and looked directly at Zhao Yu: "Zhao Yu, I understand that this marriage may make you feel embarrassed, but I beg you to believe that after marriage, we will each maintain our own independent lives and not interfere with each other's world. If after a year, you still feel dissatisfied or uncomfortable, I am willing to respect your choice. I will never stop you from getting a divorce, and I will never be stingy with all your rights and interests."
Zhao Yu heard this and gently put down the teacup in his hand. His eyes were like torches, looking directly into Ling Mohui's eyes. There was a subtle inquiry in his voice: "Have you finished expressing your meaning, Princess?"
Ling Mohui nodded slightly, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes: "That's it."
"The princess said that this marriage makes me feel awkward, but I am a little confused."
Zhao Yu's eyes did not dodge at all, and he looked straight at Ling Mohui, as if he was really looking for an answer.
His eyes were clear and deep, making it difficult to guess his true thoughts.
Isn't this obvious? Because he is a eunuch, a person who cannot give women a normal marriage life in the eyes of the world! Ling Mohui thought to herself in her heart, but her face remained calm.
He actually pretended to be confused. Was he trying to take this opportunity to remind himself not to joke about such things easily?
No, Zhao Yu has always been very smart, how could he ask such an obvious question?
Perhaps, this was his subtle way of reminding himself to face his feelings, to understand the psychological impact that his physical regrets as a eunuch might have on him, and the subtle and complex inner world.
"Hey, after all, I am the one who is remarrying. In the end, you are the one who suffers the loss."
Ling Mohui's voice was light, but it contained an imperceptible self-mockery.
"I don't care about a eunuch, so why should the princess mind?"
There was a hint of self-mockery in Zhao Yu's words, but also a firmness that could not be ignored.
Ling Mohui's smile froze on her face. Faced with such an answer, she didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Who would be like him, taking the initiative to reveal his scars and facing those topics that the world avoids? Now, her silence seemed to be taken for granted.
"Master Zhao, it's getting late. Do you need to go to the government office to handle government affairs today?"
Ling Mohui changed the topic at the right time, subtly hinting that the conversation could be over.
Zhao Yu hummed softly and stood up with graceful and calm movements.
He has a tall and slender figure, and his handsome face and otherworldly temperament are impeccable.
If it weren't for his special background, his marriage would have been an enviable story for the world.
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Ling Mo returned to her room and spent the entire afternoon immersed in various storybooks.
The vernacular novels from Daqing and Daqi are very different in style, but each has its own merits, which makes Ling Mo read them with great interest, as if through these stories, she can get a glimpse of the different customs and cultures of the two regions.
"Princess, the Duke has just sent someone to inform you that you and Lord Zhao are invited to enter the palace together after the court session tomorrow."
Chuntang came in with dinner and reminded with a smile.
"understood."
Ling Mo responded and started planning for tomorrow's schedule.
As expected, this summons was most likely related to the arranged marriage.
Since the Emperor of Daqing had bestowed her with the surname of the emperor and conferred the title of princess on her, he would naturally take care of her marriage personally to ensure that everything went smoothly.
"Chun Tang, do you have any new storybooks?"
Ling Mohui suddenly asked.
"Have you finished reading the previous books so quickly?"
Chuntang seemed a little surprised.
"finish watching."
Ling Mo gave a brief answer.
Chuntang looked up at the darkening sky outside the window and said slowly, "I'm afraid all the shops are closed now. I'll buy more for the princess tomorrow."
"Then I'll go with you tomorrow. I've been in Daqing for so long, but I still haven't had a good look around the capital."
Ling Mo smiled back, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Chuntang readily agreed: "Good idea, as long as we can get back to the palace before the morning court, there shouldn't be any problem meeting the emperor."
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The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on the bluestone road of the capital, Ling Mohui had already stepped out of the mansion.
The streets were bustling with people, the hawkers' cries were heard one after another, and the dazzling array of goods was dazzling. Ling Mohui had not yet had breakfast, so she started from the first street and tasted various snacks all the way to the end of the street.