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Chapter 210 Xiao Ran's Engagement Ceremony!
"Sixth Sister, aren't you going to the hospital yet? Isn't it getting a bit late?" Xiao Ran checked the time; Princess Yuzhang usually left early.

We all got up late today, and ate dinner late too.

"I told Sister Yuqing that I won't be going today," Princess Yuzhang said with a smile. "Today is an important day, and I have to go and help out."

Xiao Ran smiled and said nothing more, naturally knowing that he was referring to the engagement.

"It would be good for Sixth Sister to go and help out. As for Xiao Ran, this old man won't go for now." Li Yuan didn't want to return to the Tang Dynasty; unless there were special circumstances, he wanted to stay in the 21st century.

"it is good!"

According to Li Lizhi, Xiao Ran will be staying at the house for a long time today.

Li Yuan doesn't need to go either.

After finishing his meal, Xiao Ran changed his clothes.

I also considered wearing Tang Dynasty clothing, but then I felt it was even more inappropriate.

On the one hand, Xiao Ran wasn't used to wearing it, and on the other hand, others also found it awkward and uncomfortable to look at.

I've always been used to Xiao Ran being different from others.

The three little princesses went together to feed the Samoyed dog food.

The three little girls squatted down beside them, watching them eat.

Samoyeds eat very quickly and are easy to get out of the pot.

The three little princesses were responsible for picking up the spilled items and putting them back in the basin.

"The meat looks so delicious, I want to try some too." Princess Gaoyang picked up a few kibble pieces and sniffed them.

"No way!" the little princess quickly said.

"Seventeen, my brother said this is for Rou Rou. Rou Rou is a dog, and he's different from us. We can't eat dog food, or we'll feel uncomfortable."

"Yes, yes, yes~" The little princess nodded.

Princess Gaoyang brought the sniff closer and said, "It smells so good."

"You can't eat it," Princess Chengyang said again.

"Okay!" Princess Gaoyang didn't eat it, but she gently stuck out her tongue and licked it, determined to taste it.

"Seventeen, you can't eat it." Princess Yuzhang, who was on the other side, also saw it and quickly stopped her.

"Sixth Sister, I didn't, I just smelled it." Princess Gaoyang put the dog food back.

"Hurry up, seven!" The little princess gently stroked the Samoyed.

"You've eaten so much meat already, it's all spilled!" Princess Gaoyang picked up the meat from the ground. "We can't waste it!"

"Hey duck~ We can't waste it~"

Xiao Ran, having already obtained the good stuff, came out of the room.

"Changle, let's go!"

"Okay!" Li Lizhi could tell that Xiao Ran had dressed up specially today, and was quite different from usual.

"Sizi, let's go!" Princess Yuzhang called out.

Several little princesses ran over with their Samoyeds.

"Brother, where are we going?" Princess Gaoyang asked.

"Go back to the Li Zheng Palace."

"Are we going back?" Princess Gaoyang likes villas and wants to stay there. She just arrived and is quite curious about the place.

"I have something to do, I'll be back when I'm done," Xiao Ran said with a smile.

"Mmm-hmm~" The little princess didn't care at all; wherever Xiao Ran went, the little princess followed.

The group carried their belongings and arrived at the Lizheng Hall.

"They're here!" Li Shimin put down his teacup. "The house has already been prepared, so you can just go straight there. Someone will come over shortly."

"Lizhi has explained the specific procedures, right?"

"Your Majesty, he has spoken."

"It's almost time, you guys go ahead!"

"it is good!"

Princess Yuzhang drove herself there, instead of taking a horse-drawn carriage.

Li Lizhi did not go because it was against etiquette. Before leaving, Li Lizhi talked a lot with Princess Yuzhang. Xiao Ran did not quite understand the customs of the Tang Dynasty, but Princess Yuzhang did.

"Sister, don't worry, I know."

"Okay, drive slowly." Li Lizhi watched Princess Yuzhang's Mini drive away.

Li Shimin's family wouldn't deliberately cause trouble, so there shouldn't be any problems. Xiao Ran believed that no staff member would make things difficult for him.

Xiao Ran's identity is awkward; in fact, he has no identity at all. Much of his identity was forcibly arranged, and it is full of loopholes.

Empress Zhangsun gave instructions in advance, so these were not problems.

Xiao Ran just needs to cooperate a little and complete the process.

The house has been decorated and looks quite festive.

Xiao Ran also knew that the house was very valuable, equivalent to a courtyard house near the Forbidden City in the 21st century.

However, Xiao Ran really couldn't get used to living here and didn't want to stay.

If possible, Xiao Ran would even prefer to rebuild his house in the Tang Dynasty instead of living in this one.

Although these houses were very elaborate in every way, Xiao Ran couldn't understand them at all.

Without electricity or heating, these things always feel inconvenient.

Anyway, it won't be long, it'll be over soon. Xiao Ran silently comforted himself.

Upon seeing the visitors, Princess Yuzhang and her sisters made way for them.

During the Zhenguan era, royal engagements strictly followed the Three Letters and Six Rites system, involving nine major institutions, including the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs, the Court of State Ceremonies, the Bureau of Imperial Astronomy, the Court of Agriculture, the Ministry of Revenue and People's Affairs, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Rites, the Secretariat, and the Chancellery, forming a tight political cooperation network.

The Minister of the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs carried the imperial edict to the Court of State Ceremonial to verify Xiao Ran's family background.

Because Xiao Ran was a time traveler, the Secretariat drafted a "Recommendation Memorial," which was reviewed and approved by the Chancellery. Emperor Taizong of Tang then personally approved it with a vermilion brush.

Subsequently, the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial led a delegation carrying a bronze goose-shaped tripod (symbolizing loyalty) to Xiao Ran's residence and read out the "Imperial Edict for Betrothal."

The Court of Imperial Clan Affairs presented Xiao Ran's birth date and time along with Li Lizhi's imperial genealogy to the Bureau of Astronomy.

The Grand Astrologer, along with the officials of the Five Offices and the Lingtai, observed celestial phenomena and recorded in the "Record of Divination and Phenomena": "When Jupiter enters the Southern Dipper, it signifies a bountiful harvest of the five grains and is auspicious for marriage."

After this auspicious omen was reviewed by the Secretariat, the Imperial Secretary drafted an edict entitled "Imperial Edict for Inquiring About the Name," which was then stamped with the "Imperial Seal."

The long and complicated process made Xiao Ran's scalp tingle.

Princess Yuzhang could tell that Xiao Ran was somewhat numb.

"Brother, it's almost over, almost finished."

Xiao Ran nodded, "Yes, it's nothing."

In fact, Xiao Ran kept complaining in his heart that the process was cumbersome and tiring just to look at.

Many procedures are still omitted.

Xiao Ran doesn't have parents or elders here, so a lot of plot points are omitted.

This is a 'simplified' version.

I really can't imagine how tiring it must have been to complete the entire journey. Without the instructions of Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, it would have been even more difficult if the officials had made things difficult for us.

Xiao Ran now understands better why many people are unwilling to marry a princess.

The requirements for becoming a prince consort are actually very high. Poor people cannot meet the requirements, while wealthy and powerful scions of noble families can meet the requirements, but they are unwilling to marry.

The things Xiao Ran had prepared were also sent back to the Lizheng Hall.

Li Shimin opened the box, looked at the seeds inside, and smiled.

"Ananda, prepare yourself, I need to go to the Taiji Hall." Li Shimin needed to let others know about these seeds.

To spread this news and announce Li Lizhi's marriage would also be to create momentum for Xiao Ran.

"It's your Majesty!"

There were many people inside the Taiji Hall.

Li Chengqian was at the front, with Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Wei Zheng, and others kneeling behind him.

Upon seeing Li Shimin arrive, everyone immediately stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No need for formalities," Li Shimin said, walking quickly toward the dragon throne.

(End of this chapter)