eurekapd Chapter 442 Imperial Edict
Chapter 442 Imperial Edict
At the same time, Shen Mansion.
Shen Jingyu sat in the room waiting for a long time. Seeing that the whole house was quiet and there was no movement, she knew that her grandmother and mother were destined to be disappointed.
Xiao Yuncheng would not be willing to marry her considering her current state.
Even if Xiao Yuncheng is willing, Concubine Jing will not be willing, and His Majesty will be even less willing!
The royal family married a capable prince from Daqian.
Even if you are not as beautiful as a flower, at least you should have a decent appearance.
But what about her now…what does she have left?
Shen Jingyu looked at herself in the mirror and slowly tore off the thin mask.
A scarred and scabby face, with deep and shallow wounds, uneven and red and brown scars one after another.
There were also a few places where the wounds were covered with yellow pus because the mask had been worn for too long. It was really disgusting.
Xiao Yuncheng came to see her several times afterwards, and she also appeared in public.
So I always wear this mask.
The woman my grandmother hired made some scars on her face. Although it was ugly, it was not too ugly. It was just the right amount of ugly, but not disgusting at all.
She wore this face and a felt hat in public, but not many people saw her.
But Xiao Yuncheng also came to see her, and he still looked like he would marry her. He insisted on looking at her face, to see what she looked like at that moment.
So she could only show her face to him.
Even though the scar drawn on her face made her feel that it had actually healed a lot, she could still see the disgust in Xiao Yuncheng's eyes.
My grandmother said that her injuries were serious and there was an imperial physician examining her pulse, so it was impossible for all the marks to disappear in such a short time.
Even if you want to fully recover, it will take time, otherwise it will definitely arouse suspicion.
But Xiao Yuncheng's acting was so realistic that he vowed to marry her.
He kept saying that he didn't mind her current appearance, and said word by word that he would ask Concubine Jing and His Majesty for an order.
She looked at him and although she knew it was impossible, she couldn't help but believe it a little.
My grandmother believed it, and my mother believed it too.
Or rather than belief, it is more like expectation...
His Majesty is holding a morning court today. If there is an imperial decree granting marriage, it must have been passed to the palace by now.
But no, nothing.
Old Madam Qin sat in the outer room, constantly turning the beads in her hand, reminding herself not to be impatient.
Don't be in a hurry!
But if Sister Yu hadn't gotten into that situation, this imperial decree would have been issued by now!
Qin Guiqiong comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. Sister Yu has a wound on her face. Even if His Majesty grants the marriage, I think we have to wait until the wound heals."
Madam Qin frowned and said, "I know, it's in my heart..."
Even so, I couldn't help but have extravagant hopes in my heart.
Qin Xuerong choked up and said, "The Eighth Prince said it himself that day that he would never let Sister Yu down. What's more, he likes Sister Yu's talent and character, not her looks..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Jingyu had put her mask back on and came out from the inner room.
"No need to wait, His Majesty will not issue an edict." She spoke calmly, thinking that at this moment, so many people were guarding the Shen Mansion, waiting for the so-called imperial edict that would never come, which was really a humiliation for themselves!
Xiao Yuncheng certainly liked her a little, but this face...ha, it was really unbearable to look at.
The group waited for a long time, but until Shen Jingchuan returned home from court, there was still no movement.
Qin Xuerong couldn't help but ask, "Master, how was the morning court today?"
Shen Jingchuan glanced at her and didn't want to say much, but since Old Madam Qin and his mother were there, he couldn't help but say it.
He then said, "The Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion has been revived. You must be more cautious when dealing with the people in the mansion in the future."
"What? How could this happen?" Qin Xuerong's face turned pale and she couldn't hide it for a moment.
Shen Jingchuan glanced at her and said, "You are not very happy. After all, the Marquis' Mansion has nothing to do with you. You have actually wasted Madam Zhao's kindness."
As time went by, Shen Jingchuan's feelings for Qin Xuerong could be said to have been completely worn out.
After knowing her thoughts, Shen Jingchuan no longer had the same trust in her as before when he looked at her again.
"The old marquis has entered the Privy Council and holds the second rank. There is no need to say more about my brother-in-law. His Majesty has already promoted him during the autumn hunt. In addition, the two nephews of the marquis's mansion have also been promoted. His Majesty's favor is self-evident."
Shen Jingchuan spoke in a deep voice, his tone somewhat brisk.
When the court was dismissed today, he also stepped forward to personally congratulate the old marquis and Zhao Dechuan.
The two of them treated him warmly as before.
Others also started to compliment him, which made Shen Jingchuan feel happy and proud.
In comparison, I feel that the Marquis' Mansion is more elegant and magnanimous.
Seeing Shen Jingchuan in high spirits and full of joy, Old Madam Qin suppressed her reluctance and couldn't help but ask, "Did His Majesty say anything else? Or, did he have any other wishes?"
Shen Jingchuan suppressed his joy. He could see clearly what Madam Qin was expecting, and said to her, "Your Majesty has another decree to confer titles, but it has nothing to do with our Shen Mansion. Mother-in-law, please don't ask for it."
Madam Qin's expression was indeed a little tense.
Even though she knew it would be difficult to get a result, but seeing the momentum of the Marquis' Mansion for comparison, she naturally hoped to hear some good news from her own family.
But the result was destined to disappoint her.
At this time, Shen Shuyi seemed to have heard the news and came to the front yard with a few maids: "Meet father and mother..."
Upon seeing Shen Shuyi, Shen Jingchuan stepped forward quickly and said happily: "Sister Yi, your grandparents' family has become more powerful. You can interact with them openly in the future."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said softly, "My grandparents are loyal and devoted, so they deserve what they have today. But my father never forgot his humble deeds, and my grandparents must be grateful to him."
These words touched Shen Jingchuan's heart, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face.
As they were talking, a group of people from the second house also rushed over.
Before Zhang Jinping arrived, she said, "Sister Yi, congratulations! The old marquis and his family have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. They will surely have a bright future!"
For a moment, everyone in the Shen family congratulated Shen Shuyi.
Shen Jingyu looked at the scene indifferently, digging her nails into her palms, thinking that if it weren't for that idiot Shen Jingzhen who ruined her face.
Perhaps today, she should be the one to be complimented by everyone.
Qin Xuerong and Old Madam Qin also looked unhappy. They felt that all their plans had gone to waste. It was fortunate that the Zhao family was not destined to die. They actually had such good luck!
Just then, Baoqin hurried back.
"Miss, there is an imperial decree from the palace..."
Before Baoqin finished speaking, Qin Xuerong turned her head and cried with joy: "I'll tell you! Your Highness the Eighth Prince will definitely keep his word and will not break it!"
Old Madam Qin was also stunned. Her wrinkled face and her cloudy eyes were filled with tears.
"God has eyes! God has eyes! Quick, get ready to receive the order!!!"