novelonline Chapter 1447: Prince! Prince!!! (Monthly Ticket! Monthly Ticket!!!)
Chapter 1447: Prince! Prince!!! (Monthly Ticket! Monthly Ticket!!!)
Chapter 1447: Prince! Prince!!! (Monthly Ticket! Monthly Ticket!!!)
Godly City, Ningguo Mansion
When Jia Heng returned to the capital, he also sent the Jinyi Guards to Ningguo Mansion to inform the women in the Rong and Ning mansions that he had returned to the capital.
Qin Keqing, You Erjie and You Sanjie were sitting in the hall, anxiously waiting for news from Jia Heng. Not far away, on an embroidered cushion sat Youshi, who was wearing a blue dress and had an elegant bun on her head, holding Jia Fu in her arms.
Jia Heng's eldest daughter was holding two candy piglets in her chubby little hands and was eating them happily.
At this moment, a smiling nanny entered the hall. A smile appeared on her wrinkled face, and she said happily, "Grandma, the master is back."
When Qin Keqing heard this, her face, which looked as bright and beautiful as a lotus flower, was filled with joy, and she said, "Follow me to meet him."
Youshi, You Erjie and You Sanjie responded softly, and then went out with Qin Keqing.
At this moment, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao were riding on a maroon horse. Just like that, accompanied by the Jinyi Guards, they came to the Ningguo Mansion and threw the reins in their hands to the accompanying groom.
As they were talking, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao stepped over the high threshold of the Ningguo Mansion's gate and walked into the house.
The two of them walked along a corridor with green railings and black tiles, passed through a moon-shaped doorway with white walls and black tiles, and came to the hall in the backyard. When they looked up, they saw several beautiful women in bright clothes and with green hair buns, who looked like flowers competing for beauty.
Jia Heng called out, "Keqing."
Qin Keqing stared blankly under her willow-shaped brows. Her beautiful eyes were like the misty rain in the willow bridges and alleys of Jiangnan. She looked at Jia Heng and said in a voice that was almost a whisper, "My husband, it's been a long time since we last met."
Jia Heng's warm eyes were filled with a smile like the rising sun. He stepped forward, held the beautiful woman's slender hand, and asked, "Keqing, where is Fu'er?"
"Daddy~"
Not far away, a clear and soft voice was heard. It was Jiafu, a chubby little girl with a bright and happy face.
Jia Heng approached the girl with pigtails, squatted down, picked her up, smiled, and said, "Fu'er has really grown taller."
There is a girl in my family who has grown up.
Jia Fu kissed Jia Heng on the face and giggled like a happy little hen.
Jia Heng smiled and asked, "Fuer, what are you eating? It's sticky."
"Sugar man." Jia Fu chuckled and said sweetly.
Jia Heng smiled and rubbed his daughter's bangs, and asked, "Is it delicious?"
"It's delicious. Daddy, have some." The little girl said, picking up a candy man and handing it to Jia Heng's lips.
Jia Heng smiled warmly and asked, "Fuer, do you miss your father?"
"I do." The little girl's voice was soft and charming, and her childish and bright eyes were full of childishness.
On this side, Mrs. You's eyes, as gentle as water, were looking at the young man in the python robe with a bright smile, and her gentle face was full of endless joy.
Now that I have met my beloved, how can I not be happy?
On You Erjie's gentle and quiet face, her eyes were as bright as water, revealing an infatuation and longing.
Qin Ke looked at him intently and said, "Husband, let's go inside and talk."
Jia Heng said "hmm", then, holding his daughter in his arms, he entered the hall of the back house, and everyone sat down one after another.
At this moment, the servant brought a cup of fragrant tea and then slowly retreated.
Qin Keqing's eyes were filled with concern as she asked, "My husband just went to the palace to see the emperor? Did he see Sister Xianning?"
Jia Heng nodded, hugged his sweet and soft daughter, and said, "I just saw the emperor, and Xianning also saw him. She is about to give birth."
After meeting the people at home, I have to go to the back house to meet Jinyang and the others.
At this moment, Jiafu picked up a candy pig and handed it over. Her rosy face was full of smiles, and she said, "Daddy, eat this pig."
Jia Heng opened his mouth, Jia Fu handed it to him, and then he giggled.
Jia Heng smiled and praised, saying, "My daughter is really filial."
Beneath Jav's beautiful eyebrows, those sparkling eyes like black grapes were like a clear spring, reflecting the most sincere innocence in the world.
Qin Keqing's face was like a beautiful peony. She looked at the father and daughter who were joking with each other with a smile and said, "I was just saying that Fu'er is just changing her teeth. Don't let her teeth get damaged by sticking to her."
"Did you hear that? You're just changing your teeth. Give these candies to daddy." Jia Heng scratched his daughter's little nose, chuckled, and said jokingly.
Jia Fu said softly, "Daddy, please don't scratch my nose."
Jia Heng smiled and pinched the little girl's rosy and chubby face.
Under Third Sister You's slender eyebrows that were as green as willows and in her beautiful eyes that were as clear as water, she looked at the young man in the python robe with envy, and an indescribable desire surged in her heart.
She also wants a child, preferably a boy and a girl.
Chen Xiao was also sipping tea and watching the young man in python costume teasing his daughter.
Just as everyone in the hall was chatting happily, a maid dressed in bright clothes walked into the hall quickly and said, "Master, Grandma, the angel outside is here."
When Jia Heng heard this, his heart moved slightly. It seemed that the imperial edict for promotion mentioned by the emperor had finally been delivered to the cabinet.
Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing and the three girls of the You family and said softly, "Keqing, wait here. I'll be back soon."
Under Qin Keqing's willow-leaf brows, her beautiful eyes, as gentle as water, were filled with eager anticipation.
In the front yard, in the hall——
Dai Quan sat down on a pearwood chair with one hand resting on the teacup on the coffee table. His fair and bright face seemed to be gloomy.
Dai Quan knew exactly what happened in Jinyi Mansion the day before.
The emperor wanted to gradually clip the Duke of Wei's influence in the Jinyi Palace and completely take back the Jinyi Palace, so he tolerated Qiu Liang taking advantage of the situation and throwing Qu Lang, Liu Jixian and other former subordinates of the Duke of Wei into the imperial prison.
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps under the eaves, and soon, the tall and straight young man in python clothes could be seen entering the hall.
Dai Quan stood up, looked at the young man in the python robe, and said loudly: "Duke Weiguo, accept the order."
"The humble minister accepts the order."
Jia Heng looked solemn and paid his respects to Dai Quan with great courtesy.
Dai Quan cleared his throat and said, "The Emperor, in accordance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I, with my humble body, have been entrusted with protecting the ancestral lineage, and have been vigilant day and night, as if treading on spring ice. The enemy has been causing trouble in Liaodong and harassing the border for nearly thirty years. The people of Youyan and Heshuo have suffered greatly from their misfortunes. The nine states and the people of the country are looking north with fear, and everyone in the court and the public is filled with hatred. Jia Heng, the Duke of Wei, is a descendant of a branch of the Ningguo clan who has made great contributions. He is generous and resourceful, and has great capacity and insight. I appoint him as the military advisor." , holding the banner outside, reforming the accumulated abuses, resisting the enemy's aggression, it has been five years... Heng led the soldiers, chased the invaders, penetrated deep into Liaodong, broke Ningyuan, captured Jinzhou, recovered Shenyang, fought thousands of miles, captured the chieftain of the invaders and returned north, thus quelling the invaders and shocking China. I heard that the emperor rewards loyal and good people, and encourages national talents, selects pillars of the country to protect the imperial palace, and protects the clan and the country. Now I promote him to the rank of prince, and the title remains the same, hereditary without change, and he is related to the country. I decree this."
The content of the imperial edict was not long. After briefly reviewing the difficulties that Emperor Chongping had faced over the years, it also recounted Jia Heng's achievements in the Liaodong Campaign, praising him generously, and finally conferred the title of Prince of Wei on Jia Heng.
A prince is basically an iron-hatted king who founds a country. Unless he suffers a great defeat like the Prince of Nan'an, it is impossible for him to become a prince.
When Jia Heng heard Dai Quan finish reading the imperial edict, his eyes became dazed and his heart became inexplicably agitated. His voice trembled a little as he cupped his hands and said, "Your humble servant accepts the imperial edict. Long live the emperor."
Compared with previous state banquets held at Xihe Palace, because the emperor was seriously injured, the scene of reading the imperial edict this time was held at home, which lacked some glory and splendor.
Perhaps it is also weakening his political influence to some extent.
Jia Heng's eyes flickered and he thought secretly in his heart.
However, now that the prince has issued an imperial decree, the matter has been settled.
Up to this point, he has been in this world for five years.
It was truly that in five years he pacified the Liao Dynasty, became a prince, had power over the world, and left his name in history.
He didn't know what to feel in his heart. He walked forward and took the imperial edict from Dai Quan's hand. The imperial edict written on a jade scroll and golden silk seemed to be of great force in his palm.
Dai Quan smiled, his eyes complicated, and said, "King Wei, congratulations."
No matter what, the young man in front of us, who went from a commoner to a prince, is indeed a legend.
"Prince Wei, people from the Ministry of Clan Affairs will be here in the next few days. Prince Wei will hand over the list of the Princess of the County, concubines, and ladies of honor. In addition, various utensils, clothing, flags and ceremonial equipment will be sent by the Ministry of Clan Affairs." Dai Quan smiled and reminded them.
Because, to some extent, the prince is equivalent to a member of the royal family. Unlike the fifth rank of nobility, the imperial edicts and imperial decrees are managed by the Ministry of Clan Affairs.
Jia Heng nodded and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you for reminding me, Eunuch Dai. We have prepared some food in the mansion. Please enjoy some with us, Eunuch Dai."
He wanted to wait a while and ask about Qu Lang and Liu Jixian. The two of them had worked so hard for him, and he couldn't just ignore them.
"I won't stay any longer. I have to go back to the palace to report to His Majesty. People from the clan house will come over in the next few days. Your Majesty, please hand over the list of princesses, concubines, and wives of the emperor, so that they can be recorded in the Golden Book and Jade Spy." Dai Quan smiled and said. Then he bowed and left the hall.
Jia Heng stared at Dai Quan's departing back, his expression gloomy and mysterious, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
After standing silently for a moment, Jia Heng suppressed his complicated emotions, and without further ado, he turned around and returned to the hall in the back house.
At this moment, Qin Keqing, Youshi, You Erjie and You Sanjie were standing in the backyard, looking at the young man in the python robe. Their eyes were all on the imperial edict in Jia Heng's hand, and they were expecting something in their hearts.
Jia Heng met those eyes that were as bright as stars, and said in a clear voice: "The imperial decree has made him a prince."
As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a warm spring breeze in March blew into the hall, making Qin Keqing and Youshi and the others very happy.
Third Sister You's heart skipped a beat. Her man was now a prince. Her beautiful face flushed like a peach, and her voice was like a needle piercing her bones as she called out, "Prince."
Well, the beauty's legs under her skirt couldn't help but move closer together.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Okay, just call me uncle as usual."
Women just like these vanity, fame and wealth, but he treats it as normal.
Then he looked at You Erjie who was not far away. She was not in much better condition either. Her gentle and beautiful face was already flushed.
At this moment, Qin Keqing stared at the young man in the python robe, and there was a hint of trance in her beautiful eyes.
She has been married to her husband for five years and has almost witnessed his rise from a commoner to a prince.
No one knows better than her how many hardships and obstacles she has experienced.
Third Sister You looked at Qin Keqing, who was already stunned with joy, and said with a smile: "Sister, you are already the princess."
Qin Keqing's delicate face blushed as she said, "What's the use of being a princess or not? I still have to live my life day by day."
Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing with a smile and said, "Okay, everyone sit down."
As he spoke, he came up to his eldest daughter, Jiafu, picked her up and kissed her on the cheek.
"Daddy." Jia Fu called softly, her voice soft and sticky.
Everyone sat down on the pear wood chairs in the hall.
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When Jia Heng received the imperial edict in Ningguo Mansion, the news quickly spread in Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion, and Rongguo Mansion, which was separated by a wall,
In Rongqing Hall
Grandmother Jia sat on a square Luohan bed, and behind her, several maids including Yuanyang and Amber gently massaged her shoulders.
At this moment, while chatting with Madam Xing and Madam Wang, Sister Feng was sitting on an embroidered cushion, with her bun in her hair and her eyes narrow and long, talking and laughing non-stop.
At this moment, a maid entered the hall from the outer room, looked at Grandmother Jia with a smile, and said softly, "Madam, the imperial edict has been passed from the East Palace. It seems that Master Heng has been conferred the title of Prince."
Upon hearing this, Jia's mother was surprised and asked, "Really?"
The maid said, "It has spread all over the East Palace, saying that he has been conferred the title of Prince."
At this moment, everyone who was chatting and laughing in Rongqing Hall looked at the nanny in surprise.
Fengjie's expression paused for a moment, then she smiled and said, "Grandfather, I think it's time for you to be crowned a king. You conquered Liaodong, and you deserve to be crowned a king for such a great contribution."
Aunt Xue, who was sitting on the embroidered cushion, had a flush of excitement on her fair face.
Heng Ge'er is finally a prince, so wouldn't her daughter Bao be the prince's consort?
At this moment, Mrs. Wang's hands, which were clutching the Buddhist beads, had turned white at the knuckles.
At this moment, Mrs. Wang felt completely powerless.
We often feel jealous of the success of familiar people around us, but when such success has become an insurmountable gap, such jealousy will turn into a powerless admiration.
Madam Xing smiled, her fair face overflowing with joy, and said, "This is really a great event. Since the founding of the country, how many county kings have there been? Heng'er has now become a county king, which is a hereditary title."
By then, Xiu Yan will also be able to become a lady of honor.
Sister Feng smiled, her narrow, clear, phoenix eyes sparkling with clear water, and said, "This prince has a principal wife and four concubines. The principal wife is easy to say, but I don't know what Brother Heng thinks of these four concubines."
It's a pity that she was not married in a formal way, otherwise she would have been able to become a lady by now?
After hearing this, Aunt Xue couldn't help but say, "After all, it should be done according to the original marriage."
Her precious girl is, after all, a duke's wife of the same rank who was granted marriage by imperial decree from the palace.
When everyone heard what Aunt Xue said, most of them had a hint of weirdness on their faces.
Grandmother Jia smiled and said, "Feng girl, go to the East Palace and call Heng back."
Fengjie stood up, called Ping'er, and then walked quickly towards the West Mansion.
Grandmother Jia turned her eyes to Aunt Xue and Madam Wang and said, "Such a big happy event really needs to be celebrated properly."
Aunt Xue smiled and whispered, "Didn't the old lady say the other day that something happened in the palace not long ago, and it's not appropriate to celebrate now?"
Grandmother Jia nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, but it is only natural to simply celebrate."
There was no way out. For such a big happy event, Grandmother Jia really couldn't control her excitement.
"Wait for Heng'er to come over and see what he means. He knows the pros and cons." A prosperous smile appeared on Mrs. Xing's fair face.
Jia Heng was chatting with Qin Keqing and the three sisters of the You family. His daughter Jia Fu's laughter was almost like silver bells, spreading in the hall, like a happy pistachio.
At this moment, Sister Feng's laughter also sounded from outside, calling out, "Fu'er, we are talking and laughing."
As they were talking, Fengjie, accompanied by Ping'er, entered the hall.
Jia Heng held Jia Fu's slender hand and looked up at Sister Feng. He saw that the beauty was as charming and slender as usual. She said softly, "Sister Feng."
Everyone also looked at Sister Feng who was looking seductive.
Sister Feng chuckled, her voice full of coquettishness, and said, "Isn't this the old lady calling Brother Heng over to ask about the matter of being crowned king?"
Hearing this, Jia Heng turned to look at Qin Keqing and said, "Keqing, I'll go over and take a look."
Qin Keqing's face was gentle and she said, "My husband, please go."
Jia Heng handed his daughter to Youshi who was standing beside him, stood up, looked at Fengjie gently, and said, "Sister Feng, let's go."
As they were talking, Jia Heng stood up and left the hall, walking along the corridor with Fengjie. Ping'er followed closely behind him, looking at the young man in the python robe with a look of delight on her face.
The master is now a prince.
Sister Feng chuckled, the affection in Danfeng's eyes almost overflowing, and said: "Brother Heng is now a county prince."
She really loved this man.
However, Jia Heng reached out and gently patted the beautiful woman's plump and round breasts, which immediately caused Fengjie to feel embarrassed and angry.
Jia Heng asked, "Sister Feng, how is your family doing lately?"
Sister Feng's eyebrows were lowered, and a smile appeared in her phoenix eyes again. She asked curiously, "Brother Heng, you want to ask how things are going in Daoxiang Village, right?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Why are you asking Sister Wan? If you want to ask, I will go to Daoxiang Village to ask."
Sister Feng chuckled, feeling extremely sweet, and said, "What else can I do? I'm busy all the time and have no time to rest."
And my stomach has been silent and I don’t know what’s wrong.
Jia Heng smiled and didn't say anything else. He followed Feng Ji to Rongguo Mansion.
It wouldn't be too late for him to talk to Fengjie about his true feelings after a while.
(End of this chapter)