Chapter 1040: Matchmaking
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The servant who had gone out to gather information returned not long after.
. The commoners outside all said that last night, it was the Princess’s auspicious day. This snow came at the right time, and it was even more wonderful. The Princess’s virtue was blessed by the world, and her kindness touched the heavens. That’s why auspicious snow fell from the heavens. It’s like icing on the cake or sending charcoal in the snow. When the Princess is auspicious, an auspicious sign will descend from the sky. This is a good omen…”
Auntie Xu frowned, her expression solemn.
Yu Youyao came out after changing her clothes. When she heard this, she said to the servant, “Go down first and get Head Steward MO to come over.”
The servant quickly kowtowed and left.
Head Steward MO rushed over.
Yu Youyao briefly mentioned some of the rumors outside and said, “The rumors will definitely become more and more intense. We have to restrain the servants in the Yu Garden. During this period of time, be careful with your words and actions. Don’t listen to others.’ Head Steward MO left with a solemn expression.
The room fell silent.
As usual, Auntie Xu was about to raise her hand to touch her head to comfort her. However, when her gaze landed on her round bun, she suddenly realized that the little girl had grown up and held her coming-of-age ceremony. She was no longer the little girl who had been hiding in her arms like a little piglet, wheedling and wanting Auntie Xu to stroke her head.
Auntie Xu put down her hand and poured a cup of hot tea for her. “The snow came at the right time. The commoners don’t have any ill intentions. It’s also because you’ve done too much for the North. Everyone is grateful for your kindness.’
Yu Youyao shook her head. “A timely snow promises a good harvest. It’s obvious that there can only be a good harvest when auspicious snow falls in
December. However, October has just arrived, and this winter is still very long. If it snows consecutively, it will definitely cause a snow disaster. There has been a drought in the Central Region for four years in a row. Those who really can’t take it anymore have fled to Liaodong. However, most of the commoners are unwilling to leave their homes and are still struggling in their hometowns. once the snow disaster comes, who Knows now many people will freeze to death.’
The snow was good, but the timing wasn’t right.
So was this really an auspicious sign from the sky?
If there was really a snow disaster, the rumors outside would become a big joke.
Auntie Xu sighed softly. “There have been three consecutive great harvests in the Liaodong area, especially last year and this year. Due to the green manure, the production of crops has increased a lot. The government office also has food reserves that can help the refugees. It’s better to have snow than not to have snow. After all, with this snow, after winter, there will be hope for the commoners’ lives. However, if it doesn’t snow, next year will be a hopeless year. This snow is auspicious for everyone.”
Once a person had hope, no matter how difficult it was, they could still hold on.
Without hope, people couldn’t live anymore.
Yu Youyao sighed softly. “Auntie, the war at the front line is at a stalemate. The Di people are afraid of King Yue Fei’s power, so they haven’t sent out troops easily. However, the snow disaster is no different from a calamity for the hunting people who lack supplies and rely on grazing and hunting for a living. In the face of survival, they will definitely abandon all scruples.”
Auntie Xu patted her hand. “Don’t think too much about it. He’s survived the drought for a few years. It’s nothing more than dealing with the soldiers when they come. I think His Highness has already made a plan.”
Yu Youyao’s coming-of-age ceremony came to an end in this sudden snow.
The rumors became more and more intense, but the Yu Garden was not affected.
The next day, the old Princess Consort of Long County called Yu Youyao over and looked at her with a smile. “Good child, so that you know that the
Imperial Court values your marriage with King Yue Fei very much. Now that your mourning period is over and you’re about to reach adulthood, it’s time to talk about marriage. I’m here this time because I’ve been entrusted by the Imperial Court to be your matchmaker.”
Just because the Imperial Court had given her a marriage did not mean that she did not need a matchmaker.
An engagement needed a matchmaker to mediate it so that it would be logical. Marriage also needed a matchmaker to step in to protect it. Only then would this marriage be considered legitimate.
The old Princess Consort of Long County became their matchmaker. The subsequent three books and six etiquettes would be handed over to the official media.
The Imperial Court had directly asked the old Princess Consort of Long
County to come over and act as a matchmaker, which meant that the Imperial Court had already spoken to Yin Huaixi. Yu Youyao blushed. “Marriage has always been a big deal under the orders of parents and the matchmaker. This matter is also decided by the elders.”
The old Princess Consort’s smile deepened. “In that case, when 1 return to the capital, I’ll personally make a trip to the Yu Residence to meet your father and be polite. Then, I’ll ask the official media to prepare three books and six etiquettes. I guarantee that you won’t suffer.”
Yu Youyao nodded slightly. Her marriage was not up to Yu Zongzheng to decide, but she could not surpa.s.s him in etiquette.
The old consort of Long County did not mention the wedding date. She had to settle the three books and six etiquettes first. The war in the North had yet to be decided, so the Imperial Astronomer Council would choose a few auspicious dates to hold the wedding.
The old Princess Consort of Long County was not careless either. She even personally made a trip to the Yue Fei Kings Residence to see Butler Wen. “King Li of Zhou and his wife have pa.s.sed away. As King Yue’s uncle, the etiquette of the three books and six etiquettes should be handled by the emperor.
However, as the emperor, etiquette should be handed over to the imperial family to prepare for him. My son, the Prince of Long, will take on this matter and definitely settle this etiquette well.”
Even when a princess got married or a prince married a concubine, the etiquette that should be handled by the emperor was handed over to the imperial family.
Butler Wen hurriedly said, “His Highness sent a letter earlier and mentioned his marriage to the Eldest Princess.”
Every word in the letter was sincere. They were all praises for Eldest Princess Shaoyi. He kept saying that the Eldest Princess had a precious character and admired her talent and character. He was grateful for the kindness of the emperor and the Empress Dowager. He also said that in this life, he would only marry the Eldest Princess. He expressed that the war at the front line was at a stalemate and he could not leave. He felt deeply regretful about this, so he begged the imperial family to do their best to arrange the marriage and not neglect the Eldest Princess…
In addition, the letter mentioned the management of the three books and six etiquettes, and attached a gift list.
Although King Yue Fei was not around, he had explained clearly what to do with the marriage and how to be most respectful.
It was obvious that King Yue Fei valued Eldest Princess Shaoyi very much.
The old Princess Consort of Long County roughly looked at the gift list. There were a total of nine gift lists. Not only was the gift list generous, but it was also meticulous in all aspects.
Anyone with discerning eves could tell at a glance that this gift list had not been prepared in a day or two. It was probably that King Yue Fei had already started preparing the gift list from the moment the Empress Dowager bestowed the marriage.
What was most surprising was that all the gifts on the gift list were placed in the Yue Fei Kings Residence in the capital.
It was obvious that King Yue Fei had long been preparing for the marriage.
The old Princess Consort of Long County’s smile couldn’t help but deepen. “The Eldest Princess is the number one n.o.ble daughter of our Great Zhou. The marriage should be handled carefully so that King Yue Fei can rest a.s.sured.”
After the matchmaking matter was settled, the old Princess Consort of Long County set off for the capital.
Yu Youyao arranged for someone to take good care of her on the way. She sent the old Princess Consort and the others off gratefully and reluctantly.
Princess Lishan stayed in Xiangping.
Yu Youyao also began to busy herself with all the matters related to preventing the snow disaster..