Hong Qingyi said in a deep voice: "Listen, listen, let my sister tell you."Yan Honghou lowered his head and said softly, "I'm sorry to have caused my mother and sister to worry." "But there's really nothing between me and Yan Yan'er. At most, she greets me and I respond." "In that case, from now on, I will not refuse if I can." Hong Qingyi stood up and said, "Okay, you two can chat for a while, and then come to the dining room to have dinner later." Having said this, she asked her younger daughter to support her and the mother and daughter went out. As soon as she stepped out of her elder brother and sister-in-law's bedroom, Yan Funing closed the door. He put his ear close to the door and peeked at what was happening inside through the crack. It was the first time that Hong Qingyi saw her little daughter being so naughty, and she couldn't help but laugh. "You kid..." Just as she was about to pull her away, she heard voices inside.

Zeng Kerou was obviously sobbing as she said, "I know you are busy outside. You also know that I am not in good health now and cannot serve you. I am afraid that you will fall in love with another woman. Then I and the child..." Yan Honghou sat on the edge of the bed, reached out and stroked his wife's cheek, wiped away her tears, and said in a deep voice as gentle as possible: "There have been a lot of things going on outside these days, and a lot of worries, but I, Yan Honghou, promise that I will never let you down in this life." After that, the two kissed. Seeing this, Yan Funing's face turned red. She quickly stood up, took her mother's arm, and left. "Okay, brother and sister-in-law have finally talked it out." Hong Qingyi joked: "Then why are you blushing?" "mother!" Hong Qingyi added: "It wasn't long after you came back that Ci Yi came to the palace to ask for permission, which shows that he is really anxious to marry you." "Probably so." - The next day, early in the morning, Eunuch Song came to the Duke's Mansion with the imperial edict. Hearing that an imperial edict had arrived, the masters of the four gardens in the southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest of the Duke's Mansion all rushed to the front yard. The old Duke and old Madam Yan were in the lead. The next ones are divided into the Duke’s family, the Second Master Yan’s family, and the Third Master Yan’s family. Since Yan Yan'er was not the legitimate daughter of the Yan family and was at most an adopted daughter of the Yan family, she was placed at the very end. The old Duke asked with a smile: "Eunuch Song, when will the decree be announced?" Eunuch Song smiled and replied, "Chenshi, Chenshi is a good time. Please wait a moment." It is still early now, not yet the hour of Chen. But when an imperial edict arrives, the whole mansion has to welcome it. Master Yan Er and Master Yan San looked at each other. The two of them have visited the Princess's Mansion many times recently, all for their own daughters.

When the imperial edict came today, the two of them thought of the same thing at the same time. They both believed that the emperor was granting a marriage between Prince Chi and the Yan family. There is no possibility for Prince Chi and Yan Funing to be together anymore, so the only possibility is that Yan Ruwei or Yan Dairou will be granted marriage to Prince Chi. There are strict time limits for reading out imperial edicts. Considering that Prince Chi is highly regarded by the emperor, it seems that only Prince Chi can receive such great love from the emperor. Thinking of this, the two became nervous again. He was afraid that the person being arranged to marry was the other party's daughter. Not only did they think so, but Yan Ruwei and Yan Dairou also thought so. They quietly adjusted their hairpins, trying to greet the imperial edict in the most beautiful posture possible. At this moment, Yan Funing closed her eyes. She is so sleepy. She just arrived in Beijing yesterday. After nearly half a month of travel, she slept deeply at night. She didn't get enough sleep this morning and was woken up by the maid. If she wasn't standing at this moment, she would definitely lie back on the bed and sleep for another hour. Yan Xinghe and Yan Bojian stood beside her, one on her left and one on her right. "younger sister." "younger sister." Yan Funing rubbed her eyes and yawned, finally waking up a little from her sleepiness. Her behavior was noticed by the young eunuch. He couldn't help but complain in his heart. Just as Lord Fu said, Second Miss Yan had a good sleep yesterday, but it looked like she hadn't gotten enough sleep yet. He had never seen such a noble lady before, and she was very interesting. No wonder Master Fu likes her. Now it seems that Miss Yan is indeed much more interesting than Miss Cai, who is known as a pure and beautiful woman. Taking another look at the sky, the young eunuch stood beside Eunuch Song with a smile and said, "Master, it's morning." Eunuch Song cleared his throat and unfolded the imperial edict. The Yan family members knelt down together. Eunuch Song read aloud: "The Emperor, in accordance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I have heard that Duke Yan's second daughter, Yan Funing, is of outstanding appearance and character, and that Fu Ciyi, the top scorer in this imperial examination, is both virtuous and talented. I am very pleased, and I hereby grant Yan Funing the marriage of Fu Ciyi's wife. The wedding will be held on a chosen date. I decree this." The Yan family shouted in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Eunuch Song closed the imperial edict and walked towards Yan Funing: "Second Miss, please accept the edict." Yan Funing reached out to take the imperial edict: "Thank you, eunuch." "Congratulations, Second Miss!" Yan Funing nodded.

Hong Qingyi raised her hand with a smile: "Please have some tea, sir." "We should drink this tea." Eunuch Song smiled. A group of people, including the old Duke, went to Nanyuan. In the large open space in the front yard, Old Madam Yan snorted coldly and returned to the East Garden with the help of Yan Yan'er. Only people from the second and third rooms are kept. Master Yan Er and Master Yan San looked at each other and sighed. Just now they were afraid that the imperial decree would fall on the other party, but they didn't expect that the marriage was not to their daughter, but to the eldest brother's newly found daughter. It’s just that Fu Ciyi and Yan Funing are already husband and wife, so there’s nothing to envy. Even if Fu Ciyi has some power, he can never be compared with the prince. It just made them curious, how did the emperor grant this marriage? Meanwhile, the imperial decree granting marriage arrived at the Yan family. On the other side, the eunuch had also read out the imperial edict at the Fu family. Fu Ciyi accepted the imperial edict and asked Yu Liang to drink tea with the eunuch. He then mounted his horse and galloped towards Yan's house. Eunuch Song drank tea in Nanyuan, received the red envelope, and was leaving with a smile on his face when Fu Ciyi arrived on horseback. "This old slave congratulates Master Fu!" Eunuch Song clasped his fists and bowed. Fu Ciyi got off his horse and nodded, "Thank you for coming to announce the decree, eunuch." Eunuch Song nodded and said with a smile, "I was deeply moved by what Master Fu said yesterday. Now that the imperial decree has been issued, Master Fu and Miss Yan should get married as soon as possible. This is the emperor's wish." "Please help me convey this message, and say that I obey your order." "it is good." Eunuch Song left with a smile. Fu Ciyi strode into the Yan family. When he was about to reach the Nanyuan Flower Hall, Yan Xinghe just came out. "Are you here to discuss the wedding date?" Fu Ciyi said: "You can say that, do you want to hear it?" "No, I have to go to the Imperial Academy for duty. When you are done with your work, you can probably rest for a few days. You can use this free time to discuss a wedding date." Yan Xinghe said this and walked away. Fu Ciyi entered the flower hall.

The old Duke who was sitting in the main seat was the first to see him coming. He pointed at him and said with a smile, "The boy from the Fu family is here." I'm afraid he will rush here as soon as he receives the imperial edict. It's quite urgent. Fu Ciyi bowed and greeted them: "Meet grandfather Yue, meet father-in-law and mother-in-law!" Yan Cheng nodded: "You are quite capable to have received the imperial edict. But it is not so easy for you to marry my daughter, Yan Cheng." Hearing this, Fu Ciyi was stunned: "May I ask if my father-in-law has any more tests for me?" Hong Qingyi laughed: "What kind of test is that? He was just trying to scare you." After a slight pause, she asked, "Ci Yi, when do you think your mother is free for me to meet her?" (End of this chapter)