The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

As soon as Princess Wu'an finished speaking, everyone noticed that behind her was Eunuch Desheng, the chief eunuch of the emperor's side.

It was because Princess Wu'an's status was too prominent that everyone's attention was on her, and they didn't notice that even the emperor's confidants had arrived.

This eunuch Desheng is a favorite of His Majesty, and his every word and action represents His Majesty's will.

Anyone who could get a few words of advice from him would regard it as a golden rule and would ponder it word by word after returning home.

Grandpa Desheng, who is usually not seen even when queuing, has been here for so long!

Many court officials who hoped to make further progress in their careers regretted not discovering him earlier.

Today's unexpected events come one after another like a chain of cannonballs, making it hard to cope with them.

The guests in the audience felt that even the best opera troupe in the capital could not put on such a gripping and surprising play.

There were muted discussions among the guests, as they were all speculating with the people around them about the direction of the coming-of-age ceremony.

"It turns out that everything that happened today was not the Queen's favor, but the grace of His Majesty!"

"Indeed, the Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes Coronet alone is far more gorgeous than the Phoenix Coronet worn at the Empress's coronation ceremony."

"Could it be that His Majesty has already taken a fancy to Miss Liao and is waiting to take her into the harem after she reaches the age of 15?"

Some people boldly made a guess.

Although Your Majesty is old enough to be Liao Qinglan's father, emperors have always chosen young and beautiful concubines, and it is common for old men to have young wives.

After much thought, this seems to be the most likely scenario.

After a brief silence, someone raised a question: "If Miss Liao really enters the palace as a concubine, how can she live up to the trust and favor of the Queen?"

"Perhaps the Empress is following His Majesty's order and letting Miss Liao come to the palace every day to familiarize herself with the environment."

"It's really strange. Your Majesty has been diligent in government affairs over the years and has never indulged in women. There has been no new people in the harem for a long time. Why would he suddenly make such a big move?"

"Who knows? Miss Liao is a beauty of the world. No one in the entire Dayin can match her. Only people in the royal family are worthy of such beauty."

While everyone was talking, Eunuch Desheng stepped forward and cleared his throat.

The whole place fell silent.

"Liao Qinglan, the legitimate daughter of the Liao family, received the order."

As Eunuch Desheng's high-pitched voice fell, everyone in the Liao Mansion knelt on the ground in an orderly manner, waiting for the imperial edict to be read.

Eunuch Desheng unfolded the bright yellow scroll, and every word he wrote was as powerful as falling metal and stone, echoing throughout the main hall.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I observe the great virtue of Heaven and Earth, and the order of human relations, and the rites of marriage, which are the beginning of the rule of the King and the foundation of the family and the state.

Today, there is the King of Qin in our dynasty, named Gu Mingzhao, who has reached adulthood, is both virtuous and talented, and has made outstanding contributions. I am very pleased. The King of Qin is like my own flesh and blood, and a pillar of the country. How can his marriage be taken lightly?

I have heard that the daughter of Liao, whose name is Qinglan, is from a distinguished family, virtuous, dignified, and well-mannered, and she is very much to my liking. I now grant her marriage to the King of Qin, and the two of them shall be united in marriage, and live together for a hundred years.

I hope Liao Qinglan will be respectful, frugal, gentle and kind, help the King of Qin and share the glory. The King of Qin should also cherish her, respect each other like guests, work together to correct the family tradition and promote the country's fortune.

I grant you a perfect match, wishing you two a happy marriage, a long life together. When this decree arrives, the marriage contract will be concluded. You can decide on the wedding date, and I will personally attend the ceremony to show my congratulations.

Admire this! "

As the last sentence of the imperial edict came down, the entire Liao family thanked the emperor for his grace.

Liao Qinglan stood up and took the imperial edict. Her heart beat faster and she had a strange feeling.

It turned out that all these unreasonable arrangements today were surprises that Gu Mingzhao prepared for himself.

Although he was not in the capital, he gave her an unforgettable grand celebration in his own way.

The guests present felt that this arranged marriage was unexpected but also reasonable.

Any abnormal behavior of Your Majesty, as long as the matter involves the King of Qin, seems to be a matter of course.

It has been so long that everyone in the court has become accustomed to Your Majesty's favor to the King of Qin.

Even though His Majesty had just arranged a low-key marriage for the Second Prince and Liao Wan'er not long ago, no one would question why the marriage standards for the Princess of Qin far exceeded those for the Crown Prince's wife.

The Prince of Qin is extraordinary and brave, while Liao Qinglan is charming and dignified.

These two people together are like a perfect match made in heaven.

Everyone witnessed a major event in the capital and was extremely excited. They couldn't help but want to step forward and congratulate Prime Minister Liao.

Fortunately, Zhu Shangyi acted calmly and with just a glance, he stopped the guests and maintained order.

"The 15-year-old girl should listen to my instructions." Zhu Shangyi's voice sounded clear and powerful.

Liao Qinglan calmed her throbbing heart, knelt in front of Liao Zhendong and Cheng Yunxiang, lowered her eyes, and listened respectfully.

Liao Zhendong looked at his beloved daughter, his heart full of emotion, and said calmly: "Lan'er, since the day you were born, your mother and I have placed high hopes on you. We hope that you will become a virtuous, dignified, and sensible person. Now that you have reached the age of marriage, I hope that you will follow your heart, remain true to yourself, and be safe, happy, and healthy."

Just a few words, no excessive preaching, only full of blessings.

Liao Qinglan was deeply moved by her father's words and thanked him, "Father and mother, I will remember your teachings and live up to your expectations."

The coming-of-age ceremony was over, and the guests moved to the banquet hall to prepare for dinner.

Liao Qinglan walked up to Princess Wu'an and formally paid her respects to this elder.

She bowed slightly, performed a dignified palace salute, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for holding the coming-of-age ceremony for me today. Qinglan is very grateful. I will definitely follow Your Highness's example, keep myself upright, and live up to your teachings."

The eldest princess looked at the charming girl in front of her and admired her very much. She motioned her to stand up and said kindly, "You are a steady child, and you are not surprised by praise or criticism. I liked you at first sight. From now on, you can call me aunt. If you are free, come to the princess's mansion often and chat with me."

She was very surprised by these words and nodded in agreement.

After the Grand Princess greeted her, she did not stay in Liao's mansion for long. After saying goodbye to everyone she knew, she returned home.

Liao Qinglan watched the Grand Princess's receding back, lost in thought.

——In her impression, the eldest princess has never been so amiable.

In her previous life, the eldest princess had never been close to the younger generations. Except for the New Year's Eve palace banquet, she had never seen this old man.

The last time I saw her was after Gu Mingzhao led his troops to force the palace and killed Li Jin.

When the imperial power was passed on, the Li clan was ready to make a move, and various forces had ulterior motives, all wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to fight for the supreme throne.

It was the Grand Princess who stepped forward and proved that the edict of succession in Gu Mingzhao's hand was authentic, and she single-handedly suppressed all the criticisms from the Li clan members.

It was also the eldest princess who represented the Li royal family and attended Gu Mingzhao's coronation ceremony. Together with the old Grand Tutor Qin, she announced to the world that Gu Mingzhao's succession to the throne was recognized by the Dayin Li royal family and civil and military officials, and that he would be the legitimate heir of the Dayin Dynasty from now on.

Because of her presence, the political situation quickly stabilized, and the country's foundation was not shaken by the coup, so Gu Mingzhao was able to succeed to the throne smoothly.

Liao Qinglan couldn't help but start thinking about what her father had said to her before. What secrets did Gu Mingzhao have that he could get so many guarantees from the royal family and Old Master Qin?

Now that Gu Mingzhao is not in the capital, she decided to find an opportunity to test the Grand Princess's attitude.