Harem Daily Life

Chapter 1013 Vast Universe, Tiny Dust

After careful calculation, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau finally completed the analysis of the birth charts of Kang Pingzhi and He Yanran. Surprisingly, these two were simply a perfect couple destined by heaven! Whether it was the interaction of the five elements, their destinies, or other aspects, they were perfectly matched.

When the Imperial Astronomical Bureau came to report, they also predicted three auspicious days for marriage: the 16th of June, the 28th of August, and the 9th of October.

He Linzhang raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes thoughtful: "The fourth princess will marry in June, and Prince Jin will marry in October. Neither of these months seems quite suitable. But if we choose August..." His voice lowered slightly, as He Yanran was to be sent off to her wedding, and by August, the Xia Kingdom might not be entirely under Kang Mowan's control.

After thinking about this, He Linzhang remained silent for a moment before finally making a decision: "We will decide on the specific wedding date after receiving definite news from the Xia Kingdom."

How could Kang Pingzhi bear to wait so long? So he made a quick decision and asked the Great Zhou to let the two exchange marriage certificates first, so as to confirm the marriage. The wedding ceremony would be held after they returned to the Xia Kingdom.

Seeing the young man's anxious and anxious manner, as if he were afraid his wife would leave him, He Linzhang and Tao Yanyan couldn't help but find it amusing. So they simply granted his wish and signed the marriage contract.

Having received the marriage certificate, Kang Pingzhi was finally relieved. Although he could not live with the Crown Princess yet, they were now husband and wife in name.

In Chang Le Palace, He Min accompanied He Yanran as she embroidered her wedding dress. When talking about Kang Pingzhi's impatient manner, He Min joked, "This cousin-in-law is also an impatient person. Even though you, cousin, are going to Xia Kingdom to get married, he can't wait a moment longer, afraid that you will change your mind. But now the marriage certificate has been changed, but you still can't live together. Even when you go out of the palace to see each other, the second prince still has to accompany you. Why is he in such a hurry?"

He Yanran's cheeks flushed: "I also advised him not to rush, but he insisted that things wouldn't count until they were written down in black and white."

He Min handed her a new thread: "In other words, it shows that he cares about you. Sigh, why do women have so many things to do when they get married? They have to prepare their dowry, learn how to manage a household, and embroider their wedding dresses. Your embroidery skills are alright, but I can't even sew a button."

He Yanran smiled and said, "With the Imperial Wardrobe in charge, you don't need to lift a finger. Besides, I've already heard that Consort Xian prepared a set for you long ago, but you've grown taller in the past two years and it doesn't fit anymore. Consort Xian loves you and thinks of everything for you."

Speaking of this, He Min felt somewhat melancholy.

“Now I’m the only one of the eligible age. Before, I had you by my side, so I didn’t feel anything, but now I feel some pressure.”

A palace maid brought out some snacks, but He Min only ate one piece before losing her appetite.

He Yanran advised, "The Empress and the Noble Consort Xian are both of noble status. They will definitely be able to choose a good husband for you. This matter cannot be rushed."

He Min wasn't in a hurry, but she felt annoyed every time she clashed with He Qian and was met with her sarcastic remarks.

He Yanran glanced at her: "Speaking of which, we've met so many sons of officials before, didn't you find one you liked?"

He Min looked bewildered: "Well, some people are obviously approaching me with ulterior motives, and I naturally don't want to get involved with them. As for others, well, after seeing the faces of my father, my second brother, and Xiao Yucheng, do you think any other man could catch my eye?"

He Yanran looked helpless: "Appearance is important, but a person's temperament is the key factor to consider. If someone has a bad temperament and you can't get along with them, even if they are exceptionally beautiful, they will be difficult to get along with."

He Min chuckled softly, "The Empress is truly blessed. She and His Majesty are deeply in love, and they have two handsome sons."

He Yanran held up four fingers: "Wrong, it's four. Don't underestimate Xiaobao and Xiaoliu just because they're small. They'll be heartthrobs when they grow up."

He Min thought of the two little ones; recently, the Crown Prince had tricked her into going to the Imperial Study, and she hadn't seen them for a long time.

In the study, He Yucheng looked at the two young protectors on his left and right and smiled with satisfaction.

Since he successfully brainwashed his two younger brothers and lured them to the Imperial Study, his days of arduous study were finally no longer so unbearable. The little ones were full of energy every day, with endless childish questions in their heads, which the teachers had no choice but to answer. After a long day of dealing with the two of them, they naturally paid less attention to him, and he could finally take a breather amidst the mountains of books and seas of questions.

However, he still had to be vigilant, lest He Yinuo, having no one to play with, would come and snatch his left and right protectors. The two little ones were easily tempted by delicious food, so he had to be on guard against He Yinuo.

"Master, what is the vast universe?" He Xiaobao asked curiously.

The Master patiently explained, “Fifth Prince, ‘vastness’ describes something as vast and numerous, and ‘sky’ often refers to the sky. As the name suggests, ‘vast sky’ can be understood as the boundless sky.”

"Just how big is that vast universe? Is it even measurable? What's inside?"

The series of questions left the Master bewildered.

"It is so vast that it cannot be measured, nor can it be fathomed by human power," Confucius could only say.

He Xiaobao pondered, "We are all tiny specks of dust in the vast universe, so what brought us together?"

The Master's face was cracking: "Heaven and earth nurtured all things, and then humans were born. Generations of ancestral offerings were passed down, and Your Majesty and the Empress gave birth to the Fifth Prince."

Looking completely bewildered, He Xiaobao tilted his head: "Besides us humans, and other living creatures like cats, dogs, pigs, and ducks, are there any other living things in that vast universe? Besides the Great Zhou and the Xia Kingdom, are there any other kingdoms?"

The Master coughed lightly: "There should be, but it's not recorded in the books. Perhaps there is another time and space, just like our Great Zhou, where other countries exist."

He Xiaoliu said in a serious tone, "Fifth Brother, the Underworld and the Heavenly Court are different from our human world."

He Yucheng: "...Sixth Brother, the Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits."

He Xiaoliu stuck out his tongue, almost forgetting what his mother had said: there are no ghosts or gods in the world.

Curious He Xiaobao did not stop thinking about it. After returning to Chang Le Palace that night, he went to his mother for answers. His mother was the most knowledgeable person in the world, and she would surely have a special answer.

"Hmm, Xiao Bao wants to study the vast universe, then let me tell you about it."

Several children gathered around, and He Linzhang also became interested. Knowing that she was from another world and knew many civilizations that he did not understand, he came over to listen.

"Well, this all starts with two theories: the geocentric model and the heliocentric model..." Tao Yanyan began to explain.