65Minister Hu, receive the imperial decree!
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Chapter 65 Minister Hu Receives the Imperial Decree!
The Hu Residence's guards immediately prepared themselves, each holding a sharp blade.
Shen Yulou caused Hu Chen's death and Consort Qing to be sent to the Cold Palace, making him the Hu Family's greatest enemy.
He didn't expect him to be so bold as to dare come to the Hu Residence; he was practically seeking death!
Hu Jianye's eyes were wide with fury; today, he absolutely had to avenge his son and daughter!
..."Reporting to Your Majesty, Princess Siyi and Shen Yulou said they went out to ask Minister Hu to help arrange their wedding."
Emperor Ren nodded while looking at a memorial, "Hmm, arranging a wedding certainly requires going out... Who? You said they sought out whom to arrange their wedding?"
"Minister Hu."
Emperor Ren was immediately speechless.
"Is Shen Yulou's brain filled with water?"
A princess's wedding didn't need them to prepare it themselves at all. Even if Princess Siyi had little status, they should still go to the Ministry of Rites.
Hu Jianye was the Minister of Personnel; his profession didn't match.
Furthermore, didn't Shen Yulou himself know the situation between him and the Hu Family?
Going so rashly, wasn't that seeking death?
Could it be that Princess Siyi wanted to go?
Emperor Ren sighed helplessly. He had already personally bestowed the marriage, so he naturally couldn't let Hu Jianye act recklessly.
Otherwise, if Shen Yulou ended up with broken arms or legs, people would inevitably gossip again.
"Has the new Director of the Imperial Clan Court's Department of Experience taken office yet?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Director Zhang has already taken office."
"Good, have him go to the Hu Residence and take This Official's imperial edict with him."
...Imperial Clan Court.
After receiving Emperor Ren's imperial edict, Zhang Xinjie was very excited.
His life had been incredibly smooth.
From top scholar to circuit supervising censor, and now Director of the Department of Experience.
From a seventh-rank official to a fifth-rank, it only took him three years.
In truth, being an official in the Imperial Clan Court was far less comfortable than being a circuit supervising censor.
But the Imperial Clan Court was full of imperial relatives; if there was an opportunity, one could rise to prominence instantly.
His only regret was that the woman he loved had married the emperor and become a noble consort.
Whenever he thought of this, his heart ached incessantly.
This time, he was asked to participate in the princess's wedding, so he had to perform well and try his best to satisfy the princess.
He wanted to achieve a class leap in this position!
...After Shen Yulou entered the Hu Residence, several guards immediately surrounded him, their gleaming knives reflecting a cold light.
"Get out of the way!"
Just as a few people were about to approach, Song Hu roared, clenching his fists.
Song Hu's fierce gaze instantly scared those few people back.
Song Hu's aura was too strong; the closer one got, the more suffocating the pressure became.
Shen Yulou said coldly, "Minister Hu, what is the meaning of this? Could it be that you intend to assassinate the princess?"
Hu Jianye walked out, gritting his teeth and speaking.
"Shen Yulou! How dare you come to This Official's residence? Do you really think This Official can't do anything to you?"
Hu Jianye was itching with hatred at this moment.
Although Shen Yulou was now the Commandery Prince Consort and couldn't be killed.
But breaking his arm and torturing him for a bit was still possible. Even if His Majesty blamed him later, he could bear it.
Shen Yulou said, "Lord Hu, you've misunderstood. We came to ask for your help in arranging the wedding."
"Arrange your mother's! Men, seize him!"
Several people surrounded him again, and Zhao Siyi, the Commandery Princess's expression changed slightly.
She hadn't expected Hu Jianye to be so bold, completely disregarding her. A wave of sorrow rose in her heart.
Shen Yulou, however, was unhurried, standing with his hands behind his back, as if he had everything under control.
Song Hu rushed out, and in a flash, all dozen or so guards were knocked down by him.
Song Hu had charged into battle on the battlefield; what were these few guards?
Hu Jianye was furious, "Archers, prepare!"
A dozen archers stood on the rooftops, their bows fully drawn and aimed at these people.
Hu Jianye said, "This Official has no intention of harming the princess. Please, princess, withdraw!"
Zhao Siyi, the Commandery Princess frowned, "Shen Yulou and I are about to be married. As a wife, I will follow my husband, come what may. I will live and die with him."
Hu Jianye gritted his teeth, clenching his fists tightly.
Just then, Zhang Xinjie's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.
"imperial edict arrives! Minister of Personnel, Lord Hu, receive the edict!"
Hu Jianye's expression changed, and he quickly knelt on the ground.
Everyone else immediately knelt as well.
Zhang Xinjie walked into the courtyard and read the imperial edict.
"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees."
"As Princess Siyi and Shen Yulou's wedding approaches, the Imperial Clan Court shall select an auspicious date, the Ministry of Rites shall prepare the wedding arrangements, and Minister of Personnel Hu Jianye shall preside over the arrangements, fully cooperating with Princess Siyi.
The princess lost her father at a young age, and This Official feels a debt of conscience. This wedding must align with the princess's wishes. Minister Hu, you must not show any slackness. Respect this!"
After reading, Zhang Xinjie politely said.
"Lord Hu, receive the edict."
Hu Jianye was stunned for a few seconds, then respectfully extended both hands.
"This Official Hu Jianye receives the edict!"
Hu Jianye was utterly confused. Emperor Ren's imperial edict stated that the Imperial Clan Court would select the date and the Ministry of Rites would prepare; what did it have to do with him?
Just because Shen Yulou came to him, he had to preside over the arrangements?
Hu Jianye wished he could kill Shen Yulou, and now he had to arrange his wedding?
Soon, Hu Jianye also understood.
He guessed Emperor Ren was afraid he would act, which was why he issued such an imperial edict.
Now it was settled; he couldn't act recklessly.
Hu Jianye composed himself, stood up, and put on a smile, saying.
"Princess, Commandery Prince Consort, since the Emperor has already issued the edict, This Old Official is willing to personally arrange your wedding. Do you two have any thoughts?"
Song Hu clicked his tongue in wonder. The people of Hun Kingdom change their faces so quickly?
Just now, they wanted the archers to shoot them, but now they immediately put on a smiling face, which was truly eye-opening.
Zhao Siyi, the Commandery Princess, however, was very calm. She also knew that Hu Jianye wouldn't dare kill her.
In the entire Hun Kingdom, even Emperor Ren didn't dare kill her, let alone anyone else.
Shen Yulou said, "Then thank you, Lord Hu. We have traveled all the way from the Princesss Residence and are a bit tired. Please ask Lord Hu to prepare some food and wine for us. No need to be too extravagant, just prepare about twenty dishes."
Hu Jianye:...I'm supposed to prepare twenty dishes for you?
Zhao Siyi, the Commandery Princess stifled a laugh, really wanting to give Shen Yulou a thumbs up.
She was too embarrassed to say that, but Shen Yulou was thick-skinned enough not to care at all.
He had said before that he would take her to freeload a meal, but he hadn't expected it to be at the Minister's Residence, and they were almost killed. Was this freeloaded meal a bit too thrilling?
Hu Jianye ordered people to prepare the food and drinks.
Only then did Shen Yulou recognize that the person who came to read the imperial edict was none other than the Consort's old lover?
This pretty boy had been promoted.
However, Shen Yulou didn't understand. Why give up a good position as a circuit supervising censor to be a Director of the Department of Experience? Although he could interact with some high-ranking officials and nobles, at most he would just be their lackey. Perhaps everyone has their own ambitions.
Zhang Xinjie didn't recognize him, which made Shen Yulou feel much more at ease.
"Director Zhang, why don't you stay and eat with us? Thank you for making this trip."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinjie immediately became excited.
"Alright then."
To be able to dine at the same table as a minister and a princess, what an honor that was! Of course, he was willing.
Hu Jianye's expression darkened.
Damn it, this is my house!