Chapter 1855 - 1793: What’s Mine Is Yours
Chapter 1855: Chapter 1793: What’s Mine Is Yours
Empress Dowager Mo instructed the Imperial Nanny to guide Wan Baozhu on etiquette at the Wan Family, and at the same time, a eunuch was proclaiming an Imperial Edict at Prince Jin’s Mansion. The whole text of that eloquent edict sounded like gibberish to Wufu.
Simply put, the content of the edict was about the eternal bond between Beiyan and Nanyue. The County Magistrate Ruifu of Nanyue married Prince Jin of Beiyan. They had already completed the wedding in Nanyue, but there would be another grand wedding in the capital in the first month of the 23rd year of the Yonghe Era...
In short, these two had already tied the knot; all that was left was the formal wedding ceremony for the public.
Once the edict was issued, everyone found it quite baffling. Which royal prince marries a Main Consort this way? Even in a cross-national marriage, the chosen bride is sent over only for the wedding ceremony, right?
But with Prince Jin, it started with a wedding in her country first and then an additional wedding in his territory. This operation is unprecedented in history.
As a result, it equals having two weddings for them, which seems a bit improper. But from another perspective, it might suggest that this prince is head over heels for this Princess Consort, so much that he couldn’t wait and tied the knot in Nanyue first!
It’s said that he very much stands up for the Princess Consort, even going so far as to reprimand the daughter of the Minister of Works for her sake!
For a while, the people in the capital were buzzing about this edict, but regardless of the perspective, the Princess Consort of Jin already held the position, and the Empress Dowager was quite satisfied. So everyone wisely chose not to meddle or create trouble, lest the Empress Dowager sends someone to their homes to teach etiquette and rules.
With this edict issued, it solidified Wufu’s position, while simultaneously shattering the dreams of many noble women who had been eyeing the position of the Princess Consort. There were also quite a few families starting to consider new prospects.
What does the protagonist think of all this?
"No thoughts!" Wufu played with the bead in hand, saying, "This is perfectly normal. We were far apart, so we had one wedding at my family’s place and another here. Twice the joy, it’s wonderful!"
In the future, such operations will be common, with some people even having three weddings.
"Is this some kind of tradition from your place?" Ah Jiu asked with a smile.
Wufu nodded.
Ah Jiu said, "It’s hard to imagine what kind of world that is."
"It’s definitely a world that would satisfy and intrigue you. If there’s a next life, I’ll show you around properly," said Wufu, raising an eyebrow.
"Sure," Ah Jiu said, holding her hand, "then we have a deal; we’ll be together in the next life too."
And there, another sweet moment.
"There’s more than a year until the wedding day, but preparations must start slowly now. The attire and such will be overseen by the palace." Ah Jiu said, "We’ll be living in the Hall of Joyous Union. See if there’s anything that needs modification, and make the changes. As for other dowry arrangements, instruct Yuan Ye to handle them."
Their wedding date was set directly for the first month after Wufu’s mourning period ends, which was determined by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory as an auspicious day.
"No way. There’s no justification for having your people manage my dowry."
"What do you mean ’yours’ and ’mine’? We’ve bowed at the marriage altar, the edict is issued, we are now a legitimate couple, what’s mine is yours." Ah Jiu said displeased.
Wufu said, "I know. What’s mine is still mine. So for the dowry, you don’t need to worry; I’ll prepare it myself." Seeing he was about to speak again, she quickly continued, "The dowry is truly my own possession, and I can give it to whomever I want in the future. Naturally, I’m managing it entirely myself."
Seeing this, Ah Jiu had no choice but to drop the topic and discuss other matters with her.