sbdcsierra Chapter 788 Wang Zhao Returns!
Chapter 788 Wang Zhao Returns!
Duanmu Chuze originally didn't want to interrupt, but now that his father had asked, he naturally couldn't remain silent.
"Father, is this in accordance with your wishes?"
"He has been by your side for many years. If I am not mistaken, he has been a part of your many trips to the battlefield, hasn't he?"
"Yes, Father. He has always been by my side."
"Alright, let him temporarily join the Imperial Guard for training. As for his position, let him be a fifth-rank captain for now, and at the same time, let him take command of the eastern part of the city."
"Yes, Father."
Duanmu Chuze turned around, looked at Wang Zhao who was in a daze, and kicked him. "Are you stupid? Why aren't you thanking me?"
Wang Zhao then remembered what the Emperor had just said. After kneeling properly, he raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I understand your meaning. I thank Your Majesty for your grace. However, Your Majesty, my name Wang Zhao has been with me for many years, and many of my colleagues only know me as Wang Zhao. Therefore, I humbly request Your Majesty to allow me to officially change my name to Wang Zhao."
"Hmm, that's fine. It's just a name, isn't it? There's no need to worry about it. Today you will go back to the Duke's mansion with your father for the time being." The Emperor said, glancing at Duanmu Chuze. Seeing that he didn't react, he couldn't help but scold him, "Tsk, you child, he's been with you for so many years, and you haven't even prepared a house for him?"
Duanmu Chuze immediately understood. "Yes, Father, I will make preparations immediately. After Wang Zhao and Mu Xinyi get married, there will definitely be a clean and tidy new house."
The emperor didn't say anything more; this matter wouldn't have originally reached him anyway.
If it weren't for the fact that the Duke of Lu was related to the Empress, he wouldn't have bothered with this at all. Ultimately, it was that Duchess who wronged Wang Zhao first. What kind of legal mother persecutes her illegitimate son like this? This is simply too cruel!
Thinking back to how Lady Wang always acted kindly and politely when she came to the palace, the emperor felt somewhat disgusted.
Wang Zhao's identity was thus completely announced to the world.
Wang Zhao's return to the Duke of Lu's mansion was a complete shock to Lady Wang!
Although she can no longer even leave her own courtyard, and all the affairs of the mansion are handled by Wang Ziyu's wife, Wang Zhao's return is like a nightmare for Madam Wang!
Moreover, he also brought back the Emperor's decree.
Even though Lady Wang was filled with resentment, she dared not go against the Emperor. What else could she do but grit her teeth and accept it?
Fortunately, the Emperor did not escalate the matter and spared the Duke of Lu's family's reputation; otherwise, she would have been too ashamed to face anyone in the future.
Little did Madam Wang know that she would never be able to leave her own courtyard again in her entire life.
Even after learning the whole story, Prince Yu could not forgive his mother's actions, let alone the Duke of Lu.
Both the Mu family and the Duke of Lu's family began preparing for the wedding, and the happiest person was Jin, the second wife.
For the second branch of the family, it would only be beneficial for their illegitimate daughter to marry into a good family.
However, there was one person in the family who was unhappy, and that was Mu Changping.
He only learned that his daughter was to marry the illegitimate son of the Duke of Lu's family after the marriage was arranged, and that this man was a confidant of the Crown Prince. Ironically, he, as the father, was the last to know.
Although Mu Changping was furious, she also understood that for her daughter to be able to marry Wang Zhao was a blessing she had earned over several lifetimes!
The reason why someone was willing to marry her was probably mostly because of Mu Chang'an and Mu Xin Nuan.
Preparing for the wedding was naturally not something that could be done in a day or two. The wedding date was set for November, and there were still several months until the wedding day. Mu Xinyi stayed at home and focused on embroidering her wedding dress.
Jin was quite good; she not only arranged for a maid and servants to accompany her as part of her dowry, but also had someone prepare some essential small items.
For example, purses, sachets, belts, handkerchiefs, etc., are all indispensable.
On this day, Jin brought Mu Xinyi to Li's house to pay their respects. Ever since Mu Xinyi got engaged, she felt quite grateful to her uncle's family.
If it weren't for their help, her father and stepmother alone would never have been able to find her such a good marriage.
"Oh, what a coincidence! I was just about to send someone to call you, but you turned around and did it yourselves."
Before entering the house, Jin saw many pieces of fabric and brocade laid out in the corridor. She wondered, "It's not the New Year, so why has the eldest son bought so much fabric?"
"But what happy occasion has come for my sister-in-law this time?"
Li glared at her and deliberately said angrily, "You have such a mouth, you dare to say anything!"
Mu Xinyi also covered her lips with her handkerchief and chuckled softly, but dared not laugh out loud.
"When you came in just now, you saw all the fabrics outside, didn't you?"
"Hmm, is it my sister-in-law who wants to make new clothes for the people in the manor?"
"This was sent over by Ah Nuan this morning. She said it was for San Ya Tou's dowry. She told San Ya Tou to choose what she liked first and have it made into clothes and bedding. The rest will be taken with her as part of her dowry."
Jin was taken aback. There were quite a few pieces of brocade outside, at least thirty or more if there weren't fifty.
Mu Xin Nuan is really generous!
Mu Xinyi quickly stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Aunt. Please also thank my elder sister on my behalf."
"Why should I thank you? Ah Nuan said that you should visit the East Palace when you have time. You all know that the Duke of Lu's family is related to the royal family. After you get married, you will inevitably have to come into contact with some nobles and royals. Your elder sister wants you to go there when you have time and listen to her talk to you about these interpersonal relationships."
Jin nodded quickly, "That makes sense. Xinyi, I don't have any official rank, so naturally we'll have to trouble your aunt and Anuan with this."
"Yes, Mother, I've got it."
Seeing that Mu Xinyi was sensible, Madam Li nodded in agreement. "I have several nannies here, all of whom came from the palace a long time ago. When you leave later, just have them go with you. Xinyi has been in the temple for a long time, and she may have become unfamiliar with some of the rules. You are about to get married, and if you lose your manners in the future, people will only say that our Mu family has poor upbringing. So, it's best to pick up these rules again."
"Yes, thank you, Auntie."
Li smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you won't think I'm meddling, will you?"
"How could that be? I came here today because I was thinking of asking my sister-in-law for two people."