Daming : Cannon Fodder to an Empress.

Chapter 3 : The Capital's Shock, Jiang Lili's Scandal.

The next morning, as their Eldest Lady's marriage is just around the corner. The Sun Family's servants today are decorating the Mansion excitedly. Different from the rest of the manor's celebrations, Sun MIngxia's beatiful face are full of indignance and gloom.

' I guess, this matter must be done, despite last night's act.. ' She pouted inside Her boudoir looking at everyone's enthusiasm.

After the Morning Court, fifth rank official Dong was called out by the Emperor's Eunuch, and His nephew Sun Qizong was called.

With a stomach full of doubts, the two followed the Eunuch to the Imperial Study smoothly .

Entering the magnificent Study, they were about to kneel when they saw the cold First Prince hurriedly supported them.

Before they could ask anything, " Alright now everyone is here. Let's start. Spare the greetings. " the Emperor talked first.

After the pair of uncle and nephew sat on the stools, they also saw Marquis An before them. Seeing everyone is puzzled, the Emperor started first.

" Sun Aiqing , Dong Aiqing and Marquis An should read this first. " the Emperor said while the Eunuch beside them handed over a pile of bamboo slips.

Despite their puzzlement, they all opened the slips. After the pair of uncle and nephew read the few first paragraphs they were filled with anger, " What a bold son! " Uncle Dong said with anger inside His old eyes burning fiercely as they stare sharply to the Marquis An sitting opposite Him.

Marquis An after reading the bamboo slip also can't help feeling bad all over, but after all it's His own flesh and blood. He cautiously asked the Saint and Crown Prince despite the pair of uncle and nephew infront of Him with their faces red from anger,

" Your Majesty, this..? "

Uncle Dong and Nephew Sun who were angry also controlled their emotions, yet different from their expectations, the Saint turned His eyes to the Crown Prince.

The usually cold and calm Crown Prince can't help froze from His Royal Father's stare, coughing lightly He said " Benwang have talked last night with Xia'er, She wishes to forfeit this engagement. " His words brought different reactions to both parties.

' T-this doesn't this mean Mingxia is friends with the Crown Prince?! ' Uncle Dong said inwardly, while Marquis An seems to sense His bleak future. His direct descendant, it seems offended the Crown Prince badly.

Seeing the old foxes infront of Him understand something, the Emperor playfully said

" Dong Aiqing tomorrow onwards, You will be Zhen's in laws it seems. "

Bringing mixed emotions for the audiences in the Study, the First Prince also followed along " Uncle, Brother. " He greeted the two uncle and nephew with cupped hands.

Which brought a stomach full of questions for them, " Ahem, alright this is the decree for Mingxia. She will be wedded next month to the First Prince. " the Emperor declared solemnly seeing everyone's reactions.

After the three of them retired, Marquis An can't help saying His apologies to the pair of dumbfounded uncle and nephew. " Mister Dong, th-this Marquis is extremely sorry for the terrible event. " He humbly said.

Pulling the uncle and nephew back to their senses, the both of them cant't help look at each other before the mature Uncle Dong simply cupped His hands saying " This isn't our right. Please. " before retreating back home full of question, with the Emperor's close Eunuch De following behind respectfully bringing the Imperial Decree for Mingxia.

Marquis An seeing this scene can't feel anxious as He also hurriedly went back to His mansion.

Sun Family's Mansion,

After the pair of uncle and nephew arrived with such a big battle, they alarmed both the Old Madam and Madam Shen as hurriedly went forward receiving Eunuch De carefully.

Seeing the future Crown Princess Elder's about to salute to Him, Eunuch De hurriedly stopped them. " Madam Shen and Old Madam please stop. This Servant don't dare receive the salute. " He said firmly with His long pitched voice.

Amidst their confusion, the pair of uncle and nephew told them to enter first.

Inside, the first son Sun Qizong seeing the decorated manor can't help shout, " Take all them down! All of them should be taken down! " with His rage.

The old madam was confused, but seeing Eunuch De nods inconspicuously beside them She decided to wait first. Seeing their eldest young master ordering so angrily they hurriedly took all of them down. After the small episode, they finally arrived at the Main Hall.

After they entered, Eunuch De refused the main seat and telling righteously the Old Madam and Madam should sit side by side. After everyone was seated, Eunuch De carefully spelled out their purpose.

Madame Shen was delighted and afraid after hearing the series of events, while Old Madam can't help thinking inside Her old heart did She angered this granddaughter, after all this intention from the Crown Prince is their Sun Family's Daughter is marrying as the Crown Princess not a mere Side Wife or Concubine.

Seeing the anger on His Mother's delicate face, Sun Qiziong said " Thankfully the Emperor's eyes are like torches. So Sister dodged the cheater! " hearing the hint the Old Madame and Madame Shen hurriedly thanked the Emperor's graces by bowing respectfully to the Imperial Palace's direction.

After a few small talk and everyone understands Eunuch De finally asked for Mingxia's appearance. As the Imperial Decree is finally going to be read.

After hearing there is an Imperial Decree, Madam Shen told Her daughter to come over.

Hearing the happy maid beside Her, Sun Mingxia can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After another glance for Her appearance, She finally walked over.

Eunuch De seeing the breathtaking beauty can't help understanding the Crown Prince's love, and from the rumours this future Crown Princess is not a mere vase. She's a strange woman renowned for Her poetry and military strategy.

With a flattering smile, Eunuch De respectfully said " Your Highness, please pardon the slave's offense. " He humbly bowed 90 degree different from His behaviour before to the Sun Family's members.

Seeing the humble Eunuch De, everyone was surprised yet inside they are all clear. This means the Imperial Couple and Crown Prince is satisfied for their Eldest Daughter's as the Crown Princess.

With a soft smile She a smart girl can also see this is the Imperial Couple's satisfaction, She softly said " This Lady is sorry for the Eunuch's efforts. " With a round of pleasantries She finally kneeled down to the Imperial Palace's direction not like everyone else behind Her kneeling to the Decree.

After all with this decree, She will be a Crown Princess.

" The Sun Family has a strange and talented beauty, with Her knowledge and wit She won the favor and with Her breathtaking beauty the flowers shy from Her arrival. Today, the Imperial Family respects Her position as the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess will be wed in the third day of april.

Her Mother is an honorable lady, the title Gaoshangde. The Assistant Magistrate Sun Zhong is a meriturous official, ordered as a 4th Rank Official in the Ministry of Officials. "

After Eunuch De's long pitched voice finally finished reading out the long decree, everyone smiles dumbly and their hearts happy. Especially Madam Shen, the honorable lady is just a 4th Rank honor but it's different if there is a title. With this decree, Sun Mingxia kowtowed nine times to the Imperial Palace's direction.

After they escorted Eunuch De, the whole family was about to celebrate but She can't help saying, " There shall be news, not from Our family. " which brought everyone for a sumptuous meal.