Next morning while having breakfast, Shinyi asked, "Miss it's seems that Madam and Master are preparing for your marriage. Madam even asked for your preferences early in the morning, aren't you worried?"
"Whoever my parents will choose I will marry him. As long as I can eat and sleep and pass my days lazily it doesn't matter who I marry." ,Han Qinju shrugged and continued her breakfast.
Her maids looked at each other and thought their mistress was indeed different from others. After breakfast she strolled in the garden and looked at the garden that has been made according to her instructions. When she thought about getting married she also felt a little distress as she miss the environment here but anyway she had to marry and leave An fu so she had prepared herself it would not make much difference, she would just have to adapt there.
Suddenly a servant rushed quickly in front of her and immediately cursied and said, "Young miss an Imperial Decree has arrived your pressence is required".
"Imperial Decree?", Qinju raised eyebrow. She couldn't figure out the purpose of the Emperor in sending this decree to them. They have always remained low-key so how did they get attention of the big buddha. She ushered her maidservants, "let's go quickly". Anyway an imperial decree should be received immediately no matter what it is.
When she arrived at the front hall she quickly kneeled with others and the eunuch read the decree.
After the formal lines written the decree continued, " The Emperor has heard about the talented, virtuous , kind and gentle Ham Qinju the daughter of The Marquis of An and selected her to marry the Ding wang ye, the fourth imperial prince and become Princess Ding. Miss Han proceed to accept the decree".
Han Qinju became stunned for a moment then remembered the rules and immediately stepped forward to accept the decree.
"Many thanks to his majesty.Long live the emperor ", then stepped to the side.
Han Zhengu immediately came around and said with a polite smile, "Many thanks to his majesty. Eunuch Shen please accept our hospitality".
Eunuch Shen was a trusted confidant of the emperor so he was accustomed to the treatment and politely declined and went to the palace to report.
Aafterwards everyone in the Fu was seated in the hall the atmosphere was somewhat dignified.
Han Changge, the eldest frowned and asked, "What is the meaning of this father? We have avoided limelight for so many years now Ju-er is appointed to become Princess Ding. Although Prince Ding have good achievements and remains low key but it is inevitable that we will be involved in the fight of the throne."
Han Jingyu also echoed, "How can younger sister cope up with the royal family. This is unacceptable."
Marquis An also nodded, "I know but the decree is given and nothing can be done".
Madam Guo tightly held the hand of Qinju. Zhen Shiyi also stood by her side to support her.
Qinju looked at them who were unhappy to cause her grievance and assured them, "Father, brothers rest assured as long as I can pass my days leisurely I will be happy. You don't have to worry about me. No matter what I will definitely try to live well".
Han Zhengu looked at his daughter who seemed to have grown up so much and his heart was distress. "Father cannot even arrange for your own happiness by his own hands. Forgive me."
Han Chagge and Han Jingyu were also distressed. They pampered their younger sister very much and now to see her marry into the royal family caused their hearts to ache.
Madam Guo couldn't hold back and shed tears, "My daughter...no matter what happens after you marry always tell us and we will help you no matter what".
Qinju also choked, "Mother don't worry."
After a few days the wedding preparations began. Everyone knows that the fourth prince is very low kay but is talented and his appearance is outstanding so many young ladies were envious of the future Princess Ding. Since Han Qinju rarely went out so not many people knew about her except that she was also a talented lady.The wedding day was selected two months later so preparations had to me made in haste. But even so Anfu prepared a grand wedding for Qinju.