webnovelfull Chapter 382 Talking about Marriage
Chapter 382 Talking about Marriage
But it didn't matter, no matter how long it took, he could wait. He would also try his best to let the emperor see his sincerity and strive for the emperor to grant them an engagement as soon as possible.
The two chatted for a while, basically all about Shen Wanning's life after entering the palace. Lin Jingyou reminded Shen Wanning many times to be careful in the palace.
After all, I was set up the first time I entered the palace, which meant there were enemies in the dark. Moreover, the enemy was in the dark while I was in the light, so I had to be careful and vigilant.
In the evening, Shen Wanning stayed at the house for dinner and returned to the palace after dinner.
Before leaving, she took Bai Ying, Bai Wei, and Bai Su with her. She was not familiar with the maids in the palace and was not used to using them, so she preferred the four maids she had.
When she returned to the palace, she didn't expect that the emperor and the queen were still waiting for her in Mingyue Palace.
"Wan Ning, why did you come back so late? Did you encounter any danger on the way? Why didn't you take more people with you?" As soon as she entered the room, the queen immediately stood up and walked to Shen Wan Ning to look at her.
Shen Wanning took the Queen's hand and sat down. "Mother, I'm just going out for a walk. There's no need to mobilize troops. Besides, under the rule of the Emperor, the capital is very safe. Nothing will happen."
"That being said, your mother will still be worried if you don't bring more people with you," the Queen said worriedly.
While the Emperor and Empress were both here, Shen Wanning said, "By the way, Father, Mother, there's one more thing I haven't had time to tell you. I was already engaged when I was still a commoner."
"What? Engaged? Engaged to whom?" The queen was shocked when she heard this.
Shen Wanning looked at the emperor. "Your Majesty should know. It's Lin Jingyou, the last top scholar. His two-year term has now expired, and Your Majesty only appointed him as Imperial Tutor today."
The queen frowned slightly and looked at the emperor, as if blaming him for not telling her earlier.
The Emperor looked at Shen Wanning intently. "You left the palace today to see him? Was it him who asked you to come and talk to me, asking me to grant you two a marriage?"
As expected of the emperor, he is very suspicious.
Shen Wanning shook her head. "I was crowned a princess yesterday in such a hurry that I forgot to tell Father and Mother many things. I only remembered this today when I went to see Third Brother."
The emperor probed, "You are now a princess, so what man can you ask for? You can choose any man in the world. I can arrange a marriage for you with whomever you like."
"Father, although I am a woman, I also understand the principle of keeping my word. Ordinary people value honesty and trustworthiness, but since I am a member of the royal family, I should set an example for the people and the world. Otherwise, won't the world laugh at us royals for being untrustworthy and bullying others?" Shen Wanning was firm.
"You are my most beloved princess. Even if I make an exception for you, what's the harm? As long as you are happy, that's all that matters."
Shen Wanning shook her head. "My heart is tied to him, and that won't change even with a change in my status."
"Hahahaha, your answer is exactly the same as Lin Jingyou's back then! Never mind! But you just came back, I can't marry you off so early. What's more, the Princess Zhenguo's Mansion has just begun to be renovated, so there is no rush. Before granting the marriage, I have to test him. Now he is of the fifth rank, if he can be promoted to the fifth rank, I will grant you two a marriage." The emperor compromised.
The Queen turned her head away and pretended to be angry and said, "Okay, okay, you two, father and daughter, just agreed on Wanning's marriage without even asking me, her mother."
Shen Wanning was very happy to get the emperor's promise. She stepped forward, took the queen's arm and said coquettishly, "Mother, what do you think of my engagement?"
"You two have agreed, what else can I do? Well, I'm just a little reluctant. After all, I just found you and didn't expect you to get married so soon!" The queen looked carefully at Shen Wanning's eyebrows and eyes that were similar to hers, full of reluctance.
"Yan'er, you are worrying too much. I specially chose the location, which is the land closest to the imperial palace. Even if Wan Ning gets married in the future, she can come into the palace at any time. It will be very convenient for you to visit her." said the emperor.
"Alas, a grown-up son is no longer under his mother's control! I just felt it in my heart. I wasn't with you when you were little, and when I was finally about to bring you back, you disappeared again for three years. Mother, when I think about you getting married soon, my heart is so sad."
"Mother, it's still early! I can still accompany you for a long time! I promise that even after I get married, I will come to visit you often." Shen Wanning leaned lightly on the queen's shoulder, which warmed the queen's heart.
"By the way, Wanning, how did you discover cassava, sweet potatoes and other things? And high-yield rice, how did you come up with these ideas?" asked the emperor.
Logically speaking, although Shen Wanning has been in Huguo Temple, she has no shortage of food and clothing. How could she know about farming?
Shen Wanning shook her head. "I don't know either. I just feel like this knowledge is in my head. I guess it's because I've read various books on this before!"
"Then do you remember what book it is?" the emperor asked immediately.
"I don't remember. I don't remember anything about the past." Shen Wanning said with a wry smile.
"Your Majesty, you know that Wan Ning has lost her memory, so please stop questioning her." The Queen quickly protected Shen Wan Ning and said.
"Mother, you took me to visit the Imperial Garden yesterday, and I even dreamed of you last night!" Shen Wanning said innocently.
The queen was delighted and asked, "What did you dream about me?"
Shen Wanning blinked and recalled, "I dreamed that I turned into a little girl of four or five years old, wearing an emerald green dress and a few plum blossoms in my hair. My mother was picking plum blossoms in the imperial garden, and I was picking up plum blossoms on the ground. But suddenly, an orange cat jumped out and bumped into me. Then I felt a sharp pain in my heart and couldn't breathe, so I woke up in pain."
After hearing her words, the Queen stood up suddenly. "Wanning, do you remember? Have you recovered your previous memories? This was before you were sent to the Huguo Temple. It was because the orange cat bumped into you that you had a heart attack and almost... That's why cats were no longer allowed in the palace, and you were sent to the Huguo Temple."
As she spoke, the queen began to cry again.
"Don't cry, mother. I shouldn't have told you about this. It's all my fault. I made you sad." Shen Wanning was at a loss and patted the queen's back to comfort her.
"It's okay, it's okay. Mother is just still scared when she thinks about the situation at that time. Fortunately, you are still alive and can recognize us. Mother is very happy." The queen cried and laughed.