activa-t Chapter 284 Your Majesty Grants Marriage
Chapter 284 Your Majesty Grants Marriage
If time could go back, he would definitely choose to be the pair of wise eyes and make this beautiful story come true, instead of just regretting it in his heart like now, because Xiao Zhixue's heart has never really been biased towards Gu Tingxuan, and today, that possibility has long been gone with the wind.
Even though he felt mixed emotions, Gu Huairen still stood up at the critical moment and broke the silence in the hall with his loud and firm voice: "Your Majesty, I have something urgent to report."
The emperor sat majestically on the dragon throne, his dragon robe trailing on the ground. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle as he looked directly at Gu Huairen. The word "said" was concise and powerful, revealing the king's demeanor that should not be underestimated.
Gu Huairen recounted in detail Xiao Zhixue's every experience in the army. She was not only brave and good at fighting, but also saved many dying soldiers with her superb medical skills. After hearing this, all the civil and military officials respected her and praised her as a rare treasure of Xiliang.
There was a bit more satisfaction and appreciation in the emperor's eyes. It was obvious that Xiao Zhixue not only had outstanding martial arts, but also had the talent to save the world. The title of Marquis of Nanyi belonged to her.
As the eunuch's shrill and clear voice announced the imperial decree, the heavy silver was respectfully placed in front of Xiao Zhixue. She knelt down again, with a humble and sincere look: "I thank your majesty for your grace and wish you a long life!"
The emperor was delighted and praised: "I intend to marry you to Fan Yanmu, what do you think?"
Xiao Zhixue turned to Fan Yanmu and met his gentle eyes. Without any hesitation, she replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting me the marriage. I am willing."
With the word "OK", the wedding date was set, and warm applause broke out in the hall.
At the same time, Fan Yanmu also received a reward of one thousand taels of silver. The two of them thanked him repeatedly and left the hall following the emperor's gesture.
Their departure caused a lot of discussion among the civil and military officials who remained.
At first, they were puzzled as to how a commoner woman could suddenly become a marquis. However, after learning about Xiao Zhixue's deeds, they all admired her sincerely and congratulated Fan Heng. Fan Heng smiled from ear to ear and the scene was filled with jubilation.
After leaving the palace, Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu returned home.
Facing the upcoming wedding, Xiao Zhixue first returned to Yuexianyuan to share the joy with her family, and decided to distribute the hundreds of acres of fertile land bestowed by the emperor to the villagers for cultivation. This move not only demonstrated her generosity, but also a deep friendship for her hometown.
When the villagers received the grain seeds, their faces were filled with joy and gratitude that were difficult to conceal.
Over at Yuexian Garden, Nanny Wang rushed over upon hearing the news and busied herself making sure the entire mansion looked brand new and spotless.
For Marquis Nan Yi's wedding, Nanny Wang carefully prepared the dowry, selecting the most exquisite wedding dress and jewelry, striving to make every detail flawless.
Although the wedding date of Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu has not been finalized, she is not anxious and is enjoying the quiet time before the wedding.
One day, she rode a horse to tour the capital, feeling the prosperity and vicissitudes of this ancient capital.
The next day, in the afternoon, the sun shone on the street, and the three golden characters "Chen Xi Lou" came into view. The restaurant was bustling with people, and the guests' gorgeous clothes showed their dignity and status. A strong atmosphere of wealth filled the air.
As she stepped into the restaurant, a small idea sprouted in Xiao Zhixue's mind - owning a restaurant of her own was once her dream, and the prosperity of Chenxilou made her excited.
Following the waiter up to the private room on the second floor, she casually ordered the restaurant's signature dishes and inadvertently revealed her intention to buy.
Upon hearing this, the waiter smiled even more attentively. While going down to prepare the food, he secretly guessed the identity of this mysterious woman.
When the delicious food was placed on the table, Xiao Zhixue tasted them one by one, and she praised every dish.
The reputation of Chen Xi Lou is well-deserved, and every bite is an ultimate temptation to the taste buds.
After the meal, Xiao Zhixue asked the waiter that she wanted to meet the owner of the restaurant. The waiter was not surprised. After all, it was not surprising that powerful people were curious about the identity of the boss.
The waiter thought Xiao Zhixue was just curious, so he took her to meet Luo Pingjun.
When Luo Pingjun first met Xiao Zhixue, the woman in front of him was completely different from the image he had heard in the rumors.
She took off her plain old clothes and put on luxurious ones, exuding an indescribable noble temperament.
These days, there has been constant talk about Nan Yihou in the capital. Even though Luo Pingjun is in the business world, he has heard some heroic stories about Xiao Zhixue.
After seeing it with his own eyes, Luo Pingjun finally understood what it meant to “seeing is believing”.
With a bit of awe and curiosity, he carefully probed: "Excuse me, are you the Nan Yi Hou?"
Xiao Zhixue was a little surprised. After all, she had only been in Beijing for two days and had always kept a low profile. It was understandable because she had Fan Yanmu with her yesterday, but today she was alone and was recognized by Luo Pingjun at a glance, which was really unexpected.
She smiled and asked back: "How did the boss recognize me?"
There was curiosity in his tone, as well as a hint of surprise at being seen through.
Xiao Zhixue's words were not just a question, but also like an invisible force that made Luo Pingjun's doubts disappear and made him sure that what she asked for was not in vain.
A brilliant smile bloomed on his face, and that smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, warm and noble.
"Your reputation, Lord Nanyi Hou, is already known to everyone in the capital. It is a great honor for our shop to have the honor of welcoming you to Chenxi Tower. We are immediately very proud!"
Facing Luo Pingjun's enthusiasm, Xiao Zhixue responded with a gentle smile and waved her hand gently to indicate that there was no need for excessive courtesy.
"Boss Luo, you are too polite. The reason I came here today is, first, I heard that Chenxilou's food is the best in Beijing, so I came here to taste it; second, I have an important matter that I must discuss with you in private."
Seeing this, Luo Pingjun hurriedly led Xiao Zhixue into the most elegant private room in Chenxi Tower. After the two of them sat down, he asked eagerly, with a bit of curiosity and expectation in his eyes, "May I ask, Marquis Nanyi, what is the matter that you want to see me about?"
Xiao Zhixue didn't hesitate at all and directly stated her purpose: "I want to buy Chenxi Tower."
When Luo Pingjun heard this, his eyes widened instantly, his face full of disbelief. He looked at Xiao Zhixue with eyes full of surprise and confusion.
I couldn't help but wonder to myself: Did I hear it wrong?
Why would the dignified Marquis Nan Yi, who is about to become the Crown Prince's Consort, be interested in a restaurant?
In the future, she will have a prominent status and endless wealth, so why should she spend a huge amount of money to buy this building?
Xiao Zhixue caught Luo Pingjun's surprise, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. She said in a relaxed tone, "Boss Luo, are you worried about whether I am financially weak?"
Luo Pingjun came back to his senses instantly, with a decent smile on his face, thinking to himself that he did not underestimate Xiao Zhixue. It was really because Chen Xilou was famous in the capital, and its customers were either rich or noble. They were of extraordinary value and not something that ordinary people could easily get their hands on.