jdhmnovel Chapter 12 Marriage Decree
Chapter 12 Marriage Decree
Thinking about all this, she really is incredibly stupid.
Jiang Zhi continued, "If Grandmother and Father really don't trust you, fine, I can examine you."
"But my daughter has a request."
Marquis Zhenyuan asked, "What are your requirements?"
Jiang Zhi lowered her eyes, "If my sister dares to let the nanny examine her body today, then I dare to do the same!"
As soon as Jiang Zhi finished speaking, Jiang Luan's expression changed drastically.
He immediately said, "Grandmother, Mother, Father, I won't verify it."
The people in the hall were stunned by Jiang Luan's reaction.
Jiang Luan was a renowned talented woman in Yanjing, and she had been taught etiquette by palace maids since childhood.
Whether it's poetry, songs, or needlework, in the entire capital of Yanjing, if she's second best, no one dares to claim to be first.
She was noble and well-educated, and would never do anything outrageous, but her reaction to the physical examination was so strong.
That really raises suspicions.
Jiang Zhi stood there, looking at Jiang Luan, who was huddled in Liu Shi's arms, looking pitiful. She felt only irony.
She said, "My sister just said that if a woman from our Jiang family has an affair before marriage, she will be drowned in a pig cage."
"Now, my sister is unwilling?"
"Furthermore, my sister is one of the four most talented women in Yanjing, and naturally represents the reputation of the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion. If she were to bring shame to the family because of a matter concerning her chastity..."
Looking at all the people staring at her in the hall, she squeezed out a few tears.
"Sister, I only wanted to prove your innocence, why are you so harsh on me..."
Seeing Jiang Luan like this, Jiang Zhi couldn't help but think of his past life.
In her past life, she had her tendons severed in a dark prison and was tied to a wooden frame.
She was constantly whipped and even soaked in chili water, but she just watched coldly.
She never forgot what Jiang Luan had said to her back then.
Prince Jing, Gu Yuan, had already started an affair with her when she returned to Yanjing.
Lu Nianqiu was originally engaged to Pei Shangdao, the heir of the Marquis of Guangde's family.
But Jiang Luan stole the wedding.
Lu Nianqiu was married off by Liu Shi to Prince Xuan, who favored his concubine over his wife. Later, she was sent to his brothers in the army because of a few disrespectful words she uttered.
At that time, she was pregnant, but because the people below her did not know how to treat her with care, she bled everywhere.
Unable to bear the humiliation, she bit off her tongue and committed suicide while still pregnant.
Now, Jiang Luan has stolen Lu Nianqiu's marriage and is secretly having an affair with Prince Jing.
She and Prince Jing kept it a secret from everyone.
Thinking of this, a maid suddenly rushed over: "Master, Master..."
"Why is it in such a hurry?"
"People from the palace have arrived."
Everyone turned to look.
It turned out to be Eunuch Wang, the palace eunuch who delivered imperial decrees.
The eunuch delivering the imperial decree was clearly taken aback by this scene, and looked at Jiang Zhi, who was being protected by Lu Nianqiu, with a puzzled expression: "Miss Jiang, what's going on...?"
"You may not know this, Eunuch Wang, but the Jiang family is currently dealing with the matter of clearing my sister's name," Madam Liu said impatiently, her tone filled with anguish.
The imperial eunuch delivering the decree turned to Jiang Zhi, asking, "What has Miss Jiang done wrong?"
"Shut up!" Marquis Zhenyuan shouted angrily.
Liu lowered her head with a wronged expression.
The eunuch delivering the decree understood. His gaze met Jiang Zhi's sharp eyes, and his heart skipped a beat. His expression became subtle: "Jiang family, receive the decree!"
Madam Jiang froze, then quickly knelt down with her family.
"Jiang Zhi."
Marquis Zhenyuan coldly watched Jiang Zhi stand motionless like a wooden statue, and was furious: "Kneel down!"
“It’s fine if Miss Jiang doesn’t have to kneel.”
The eunuch delivering the decree quickly spoke, a subtle smile playing on his lips, "To be honest, Lord Zhenyuan, this is an imperial decree bestowing a marriage upon you."
The moment the words were spoken, everyone in the Jiang family froze.
"An imperial decree to bestow Miss Jiang upon the King of Liang in marriage."
The eunuch delivering the imperial decree smiled and bent down, handing a roll of yellow silk to the Marquis of Zhenyuan. "I won't read it aloud. The Emperor says that Jiang Zhi, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, is beautiful both inside and out, with a kind heart and gentle nature. She is truly a beauty of our time and is the most suitable match for the Prince of Liang."
Everyone in the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence stared blankly at the eunuch delivering the imperial decree, as if they couldn't understand what he was saying.
Beautiful inside and out? A kind and gentle soul?
Isn't this just lying with blatant eyes?
Madam Jiang was shocked: "A marriage arranged for the Prince of Liang?"
A marriage arranged for the Prince of Liang?
How can this be?
Is this imperial edict truly issued by the Emperor?
What about the King of Liang? What was his reaction?
"Lord Zhenyuan." The eunuch delivering the imperial edict looked at the Jiang family's reaction with puzzlement.
This reaction is probably just over-surprise?
Marquis Zhenyuan snapped out of his daze and asked in a panic, "Eunuch, is the Prince of Liang aware of the arranged marriage?"
The eunuch delivering the imperial decree nodded and added, "It was His Highness Prince Liang who requested the decree, wishing to marry Miss Jiang Zhi."
Lu Nianqiu subconsciously looked at Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi smiled.
Everyone present stared wide-eyed.
Did the King of Liang personally request it?
"His Highness the Prince of Liang said that the wedding would take place in three days, and that he would marry Jiang Zhi, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. He didn't say anything else."
The eunuch delivering the imperial edict smiled less. "If Marquis Zhenyuan is truly worried, he might as well go to the Liang Prince's residence to inquire himself."
After saying this, he turned and left with a few eunuchs.
"Please wait a moment, Father-in-law," Jiang Zhi finally spoke.
The eunuch delivering the imperial decree turned around, his attitude extremely respectful: "Miss Jiang."
"His Highness the Prince of Liang wants to marry me?"
"To die or to live?"
Jiang Zhi said it that way on purpose, so that everyone could hear it.
The eunuch delivering the imperial edict was taken aback and instinctively blurted out, "Of course it's alive."
"What if the bride dies or is disabled?"
"This..." The eunuch delivering the imperial edict gave a dry laugh.
"If the King of Liang takes this as a provocation, the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion may not be able to withstand the King of Liang's wrath."
"I understand," Jiang Zhi replied calmly.
His answer satisfied Jiang Zhi greatly.
Eunuch Wang stared at her face in astonishment.
Eunuch Wang looked at Jiang Zhi with more reverence, bowed his head and cupped his hands, saying, "I'll take my leave now. Miss Jiang, please stay."
Marquis Zhenyuan hurriedly sent the person out.
Jiang Zhi turned around expressionlessly and walked towards the inner courtyard without looking back.
"Zhi'er." Madam Liu stood up and called out to her with a smile in her eyes.
"Have you met His Highness Prince Liang?"
Jiang Zhi seemed not to have heard her words and turned to leave as usual.
"Look at her attitude!" Madam Liu looked at Old Madam Jiang angrily.
Just as Madam Jiang was about to start scolding, she hesitated and, leaning heavily on her cane, went back home.
"Mother, why is this imperial edict so suspicious?"
Jiang Luan frowned, appearing completely unfazed.
"The King of Liang just killed someone in the Jiang family, and now he wants to marry someone from the Jiang family. What does this mean?"
If Jiang Zhi had behaved herself, it would have been fine, but she wasn't.
Momoein.
"Zhizhi, are you really going to marry him?" Lu Nianqiu looked at her with a worried expression.
"He's the Prince of Liang, a ruthless killer. He just murdered someone in his own residence, and now he wants to marry you!"
"The imperial decree has been issued; I have no choice."
Jiang Zhi shook his head helplessly on the surface, but he was secretly overjoyed.
Gu Liang is quite straightforward!