The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

After the emperor allowed him to sit, the palace maids brought over two brocade stools.

Gu Jinchu and Jiang Nansheng slowly sat down under the gazes of everyone in the room.

Princess Zhao Xuan looked at Concubine An and didn't take her seriously at all:

"Let's not talk about the fact that Lord Jiang was born in the Duke Dingguo Mansion and was the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple at the time. Even if he was the Princess of Anping County, how could you criticize her? Do you think that you are the master just because you came out of Jingren Palace?"

Lady An bit her lower lip and said, "The princess is right, but there is nothing wrong with what I said."

After saying this, she looked up at the Emperor and the Empress with tears in her eyes:

"Although my family is humble, I know that it is an honor to be granted marriage by His Majesty. I came to the palace to express my gratitude, not to show my respect. Why should I look so indifferent?"

If Gu Jinchu and Jiang Nansheng had arrived a cup of tea earlier, they would have known that the words used by Concubine An were the same ones that Concubine Shu had just used to talk about Concubine Jing.

When Jiang Nansheng came to the palace today, she was supposed to kowtow to the emperor to express her gratitude. Gu Jinchu went to Yikun Palace, and was brought by Concubine Shu to Kunning Palace to kowtow to the empress to express her gratitude.

The two men entered the Meridian Gate, and Zhuo Liangcai, who was beside Concubine Shu, was already waiting there.

His Majesty stayed in Kunning Palace last night, and today he will probably have to kowtow to the Emperor and Empress to express his gratitude.

At that time, Gu Jinchu couldn't help but begin to admire his mother-in-law. She sat in the Duke Dingguo's Mansion and actually guessed roughly what was going to happen.

On the way here, Jiang Nansheng briefly told her about the concubines and princes and princesses in the harem.

The Empress of Kunning Palace gave birth to an eldest prince, but she was injured during childbirth and had no more children.

Consort Shu of the Yiku Palace gave birth to only one royal heir, the eldest princess. Consort Jing of the Kunning Palace was the biological mother of the second prince and had a princess who died of illness when she was less than one year old.

The mothers of the other princes and princesses included noble ladies and concubines. The most favored by the emperor were Noble Concubine Shu and Noble Concubine Jing.

Apart from the Empress of Kunning Palace, the most honorable person was Noble Consort Chen, who also came from the prince's mansion. She had no children and did not often move around in the harem.

Jiang Nansheng sat there with his eyes lowered, his jade-like face looking gentle and calm. When Concubine Shu saw his expression, she relaxed completely and moved closer to the large pillow behind her.

After noticing the Queen and Concubine Jing looking at her, she smiled slightly in response.

Gu Jinchu stood up and, without looking at Concubine An who was about to cry, bowed towards Emperor Jianyuan and the Empress.

"What my wife and I are wearing today is a wedding dress made of tussah silk. Tussah silk is from wild silkworms in the north. It is not as delicate as artificially cultivated silk. The fabric may not be perfect, just like the ups and downs of life. There are more possibilities in the future."

"Blue has been associated with seeking benefits and avoiding disasters since ancient times, representing that life is heading towards a good direction. It is auspicious and auspicious, implying that all bad things should be avoided. In particular, it represents loyalty and tolerance."

She spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, with a clear, crisp voice, neither hurried nor slow.

After Gu Jinchu finished speaking, Jiang Nansheng stood up and bowed, "On behalf of the Jiang family, the Zheng family wishes your majesty eternal health, prosperity of the country, no wars on the border, and a hereditary succession!"

The Jianyuan Emperor at the top stood up and said several "good" words. He waved his hand and said excitedly: "What a great sentence! May the country prosper and inherit the throne forever! Reward, come and get a reward!"

Imperial Concubine Jing glanced at Imperial Concubine An and cursed her in her heart. She was a person who could not do anything but always caused trouble. She was just making wedding dresses for others.

Princess Zhao Xuan had heard too many compliments on a daily basis, many more exaggerated than those from her uncle, but at this moment she was more excited than ever before. No wonder her father was so excited.

Concubine Shu turned her eyes away from her fifth brother and maintained a forced smile on her face.

Her father was one of the heroes who conquered the world. Fearing that his achievements would overshadow his master and bring disaster to the whole family, his father handed over the military power after the situation stabilized.

In the heart of Emperor Jianyuan, the resentment was not reduced in the slightest.

For a moment, everyone in the room had different thoughts. The queen asked with a gentle smile:

"I wonder if the pattern on the fabric has any special meaning? Such a complicated pattern must have taken a lot of effort to create."

It has only been two months since His Majesty granted the marriage. From weaving to printing and dyeing, to finally making the finished garment is a long process.

It is not as easy as Gu Jinchu said.

When Gu Jinchu heard this, her cheeks flushed, and against the backdrop of the gorgeous silk she was wearing, her little face looked as rosy as a peach, extremely beautiful.

"To be honest with you, Queen, I have been in love with Master Jiang Wu since I was young, and I have fantasized about marrying him more than once... These images have appeared in my mind many times."

"It took all the embroiderers and craftsmen from my mother's Treasure Pavilion a full 45 days to complete it."

She pointed to the pattern in front of her and continued, "This is the golden lotus, representing the month I was born, and the camellia behind me represents the month my husband was born. The golden lotus on my body symbolizes that the marriage granted by His Majesty is the best arrangement for us..."

The more Gu Jinchu spoke, the lower his voice became. Not only these, but there were also love locks, which symbolized reunion and a happy marriage.

But that’s all I have to say, as long as I can achieve my desired goal.

After hearing this, the Queen hid her handkerchief and smiled, "Your Majesty, this Princess Anping is really a wonderful person. Your imperial decree of marriage has finally brought the lovers together."

The emperor was in a very good mood at this time. He stood up with his hands on the kang table and said, "Come on, Nansheng, follow me to the imperial study. This is for the queen and the others to chat."

It can be seen that Emperor Jianyuan was in a good mood at this time. He got down from the Arhat bed, patted Jiang Nansheng on the shoulder, and walked out with his hands behind his back as if strolling in the garden.

"Farewell to His Majesty......"

The Empress Dowager, together with Imperial Concubine Shu, the eldest princess, Imperial Concubine Jing and Imperial Concubine An, bowed and saw them off respectfully. Gu Jinchu also bent her body beside them, and only stood up after the Empress Dowager and the two imperial concubines stood up.

Imperial Concubine Jing looked puzzled. She stared at Gu Jinchu for a while with a half-smile in her eyes, then snorted softly, "Queen, I am tired."

After saying this, he bent his body casually, took Wang Ying's arm, and swaggered out of Kunning Palace.

An Guiren followed closely behind, with a much more respectful attitude: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."

The only people left in the main hall were the empress, Concubine Shu and her daughter, and Gu Jinchu.

The Queen did not seem to be affected at all, and said to Concubine Shu with a smile: "Sister must have a lot of private things to say to Princess Anping, so I will not keep you here."

After returning to Yikun Palace, Imperial Concubine Shu dismissed her attendants and held Gu Jinchu's hand without chatting. She frowned slightly and said, "Imperial Concubine Jing is the one who holds grudges the most. Today we have officially broken off relations."

Gu Jinchu smiled and replied, "Because my cousin has been appointed as an official in the imperial court, my grandmother plans to move the family to Gu'an."