Then several other officials came forward and also strongly supported the compilation of Wenyuan Yulan, saying: "This will benefit the present generation and future generations!"
The King of Jin raised an objection, "This matter is too costly and laborious, Your Majesty, please think twice."
To compile such a set of books, collecting books is a difficult task. It cannot just be the collections of the royal family and officials’ homes, but also has to be collected from the public.
If we collect books from the public by force, it will surely cause chaos.
The opposition of Prince Jin made the emperor, who was originally a little hesitant, determined to compile "Wenyuan Yulan".
The matter of compiling books had little to do with the military generals and was as quiet as a chicken.
The civil officials quoted from classics and were very enthusiastic about compiling "Wenyuan Yulan".
"Your Majesty, I think that the compilation of this book requires a person with both talent and virtue, who is in a high position of power, to serve as the chief editor, so that this matter can be done smoothly." said a civil official.
Someone recommended Lord Tan for the position, but Lord Tan declined, "It's not that I don't want to share your majesty's worries, but I'm really too busy to do that. Next year will be the year of the big exam."
Other people recommended other officials, and finally the position of chief editor fell to Prince Jin.
Prince Jin declined, but the emperor agreed.
The reason why the emperor agreed was simple: he wanted Prince Jin to do what he was unwilling to do.
As the emperor, you can force others to do things against their will.
Moreover, the King of Jin was busy editing books and neglected the beauty, so he had the opportunity to get close to her and take her for himself.
"Ah-chu" Jiang Changning, who was being missed by the emperor, sneezed.
"Princess, why don't you just let me come and take a look? Why do you have to come in person?" Xiulan asked worriedly.
"After I entered the house, the first time I brought my concubine in, of course I had to personally check out how it was arranged, to avoid any mistakes and make people think that I was trying to intimidate her." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
"Chunlai has someone keeping an eye on him, so he won't dare to do anything naughty again." Fu Cui said.
Jiang Changning and Xiulan smiled and did not correct Fu Cui.
When it came to cleaning the yard and carrying Chen Yi home, Qiao did not do anything wrong.
The reason why she didn't act like a demon was probably because Chunlai sent people to watch her and she couldn't find a chance.
The yard that Qiao had people clean up was not far from Park's yard. It was also a courtyard with one entrance. Its name was Blue Algae Courtyard.
After all, it's just taking a concubine, which cannot be compared with marrying a wife.
In the entire palace, only the Blue Algae Courtyard was decorated with lights and colors, making it look like a wedding was taking place.
Jiang Changning entered the yard and looked around. As a concubine, Chen Yi could only live in the main room when she was serving the emperor in bed. She usually lived in the east wing.
"This flower is a little wilted. Go to the greenhouse and cut a few more branches." Jiang Changning ordered.
After checking the place inside and out and finding nothing wrong, Jiang Changning returned to Rujingyuan.
After a while, Prince Jin returned from court.
"Yong Zhou, you are finally back, quickly change into your wedding attire." Jiang Changning put down the notebook, reached out to pick up the bright red brocade robe and shook it open.
Prince Jin looked at her steadily without saying anything.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Changning asked.
"Are you so happy that I'm taking a concubine?" Prince Jin asked calmly.
His tone was calm, but Jiang Changning could hear his displeasure.
Taking a concubine is a happy event for a man, why would he be unhappy
Jiang Changning threw the brocade robe on the kang, "As long as the prince is happy, it doesn't matter whether I am happy or not." He paused, "Chen was assigned to the prince by the queen mother, can I still stop her from entering the house?"
Seeing Jiang Changning's stern face, Prince Jin was happy.
Thinking that Jiang Changning was inconvenient, she did not arrange for him to have a concubine, nor did she force him to go to the concubine's place.
King Jin knew he had misunderstood her, so he hurried to her side and hugged her, "Ningning, there's another person eating for free at home. It's not easy to make money."
Jiang Changning couldn't help laughing at the resentful tone, "Does Yong Zhou want to increase revenue or cut costs?"
"Food is the most important thing for people. What do you think about opening a rice shop?" Jiang Changning avoided the issue of saving money.
"Okay, where do you want the rice to be spread out? Where does the rice come from?"
The couple discussed the matter of opening a rice shop, and Xiulan reported from outside: "Prince, Princess, the sedan chair has arrived at the entrance of the town."
"Yong Zhou, change your clothes quickly." Jiang Changning broke free from Prince Jin's arms and urged.
Prince Jin changed into a bright red wedding dress with an expressionless face and went to Zhengzeyuan with Jiang Changning.
Chunlai, who was working in Zhengze Courtyard, saw the two and trotted over to them, "Greetings to the prince and princess."
"Thank you for your hard work." Jiang Changning nodded slightly.
Walking into the main hall, there were quite a few guests. When they saw the couple coming in, they stood up and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty, and Greetings, Princess."
The couple sat down in the main seats. Jiang Changning smiled and said, "No need to be polite, everyone. Please take a seat. Thank you for coming to watch the ceremony."
The guests all smiled and said, "It is our honor to be able to come and watch the ceremony."
But the princess smiled so kindly, why was there no joy on the prince's face
"Come in, the newlyweds." The matchmaker outside called out.
Chen Yi, wearing a pink wedding gown embroidered with peony flowers, walked in with the help of the matchmaker and the maid.
"The newlyweds pay their respects to the prince and princess." said the matchmaker.
Chen Yi was helped to the front of King Jin and slowly knelt on the kneeling mat.
"Hiss" Chen Yi took a light breath, and a trace of pain flashed across her pretty face.
Prince Jin did not notice Chen Yi's abnormality. He was looking up at the lantern hanging on the roof the whole time.
Jiang Changning saw it, but he just didn’t understand where her pain came from
The maid brought tea, and Chen Yi leaned over to pick up a cup and offered it, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Prince Jin took the teacup and put it aside. "In the future, serve the princess well in the palace and don't make trouble or make her angry."
"I will follow your orders, Your Highness." Chen Yi's voice trembled, as if she was enduring something.
Chen Yi was helped up by the matchmaker and the maid. She frowned again and had some difficulty in taking steps.
This time, not only Jiang Changning, but also the ladies and grandmothers who were watching the ceremony saw it.
Chen Yi knelt down again and cried out softly, "Ah!"
The man lunged forward and rested his hands on the cushions.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Changning asked with a frown.
"Needle." Chen Yi reached for her knee and took out a silver needle.
Everyone watching the ceremony gasped and looked at Jiang Changning with fear and panic in their eyes.
Jiang Changning looked calm, looking at the silver needle, then at Chen Yi, and then at Prince Jin, "Your Highness, what do you think about this?"
"You won't, and you don't need to." King Jin raised one corner of his lips, "Someone is being stupid."
King Jin's complete trust made Jiang Changning feel more at ease. He smiled and said, "Come here, bring the sedan chair over to take Mr. Chen home."
"Miss Chen." Prince Jin interrupted her and corrected her way of addressing Chen Yi.
Jiang Changning looked at Prince Jin in confusion and questioning. Prince Jin said sternly, "She didn't offer you tea."
When a concubine enters the house, the most important thing is to serve tea to the mistress. If this process is not followed, the concubine's status will not be confirmed.
Chen Yi’s makeup was a bit heavy, so her expression couldn’t be seen, but her body swayed, and it was obvious that she had been hit.
The people watching the ceremony were shocked. The Prince of Jin was really protective of the Princess of Jin!
Prince Jin smiled as if in spring breeze: Your Majesty, do you like this return gift
(End of this chapter)