mtlumby2d Chapter 171 The Big Wedding
Chapter 171 The Big Wedding
The main street outside the main gate of the Xu residence is Hengwu Street.
As soon as she finished speaking, laughter erupted all around, and Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but smile.
Thinking of Prince Chen, her eyelashes fluttered, and her heart felt warm and happy.
Although they see each other every day, Xu Jiaojiao still couldn't wait to go out and see the man in red who came to marry her...
With that thought in mind, she looked at her reflection in the mirror, then got up and prepared to go out.
Cailian immediately stepped forward to straighten the wrinkled hem of her dress. Xu Qingran stepped forward with tears in her eyes and handed the small brocade box she had been holding for a long time to Xu Jiaojiao: "Sister, happy wedding!"
Inside the small brocade box was a jade hairpin, a wedding gift that Xu Qingran had personally carved for Xu Jiaojiao.
Xu Jiaojiao's eyes welled up with tears. She reached out and hugged Xu Qingran, her voice trembling, "Remember to come visit me at Prince Chen's residence anytime. We'll be best friends forever!"
Xu Qingran nodded emphatically: "Yes! It's a deal! We'll be best friends for life!"
In order not to miss the auspicious time, the two exchanged two simple farewells and then let go of each other's embrace.
As he stepped out of the house, Xu Guanghe and his wife were already waiting in the courtyard.
Although Xu Jiaojiao is not their biological child, the wedding is still a joyous occasion, and the two of them wore genuine smiles on their faces.
Madam Xu stepped forward, took Xu Jiaojiao's hand, and led her out of the courtyard.
As soon as Xu Jiaojiao stepped out of the courtyard gate, she spotted the man she had been longing for...
The man, dressed in flamboyant red, stood tall and straight as a pine tree outside the gate of the bamboo courtyard, his eyes filled with a warm smile as he stared at her intently.
The amazement and joy in his eyes shook Xu Jiaojiao, making her blush with embarrassment.
Although his red robes were embroidered with golden dragon patterns, signifying his noble status, at this moment, he was no longer the dignified and aloof Prince Chen, but an ordinary man full of anticipation, ready to welcome his beloved.
The fan covering her face couldn't hide the blush on Xu Jiaojiao's cheeks, and her deliberately slowed pace couldn't conceal her eager joy.
The surrounding noise seemed to disappear at that moment, and all she could see was the man who loved her dearly.
Seeing her approach, Zhao Yunzheng's smile deepened.
Amidst the commotion, Zhao Yunzheng took his beloved from Madam Xu's arms and held her small hand tightly in his warm, strong hand.
"congratulations!"
"Red ribbons bind hearts together, and the character for 'double happiness' adorns the bridal sedan chair! A hundred lifetimes of cultivation have brought you to share this pillow; today, our perfect match is made! Congratulations, Your Highness Prince Chen! Congratulations, Princess Anning!"
"A perfect match, a match made in heaven! May His Highness Prince Chen and Princess Anning's love endure and they grow old together in happiness!"
"Gardenias bind our hearts together, lotus blossoms bloom in pairs, reflecting our beautiful faces. May His Highness Prince Chen and Princess Anning enjoy harmonious and blissful music, and spend their lives together in peace and tranquility!"
"..."
Amidst the blessings of the crowd, Zhao Yunzheng, holding Xu Jiaojiao's hand, walked step by step towards the bridal sedan chair outside the gate.
Throughout the journey, Zhao Yunzheng nodded to the people who came to congratulate him, but he never let go of Xu Jiaojiao's hand, and his gaze was mostly fixed on Xu Jiaojiao, constantly watching whether her long dress would trip her.
He seemed to be telling Xu Jiaojiao in silence, "I will protect you for the rest of my life."
Feeling the warmth of his hand, Xu Jiaojiao's nervousness about the wedding dissipated, leaving only peace and sweetness.
She couldn't help but raise her head and peek at the handsome man behind the fan, only to find that he was also looking at her.
The moment their eyes met, Xu Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat. The two smiled knowingly, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
The Xu residence was not large, and we soon arrived at the gate.
After bidding farewell to her "parents," Zhao Yunzheng led Xu Jiaojiao to the bridal sedan chair.
Just as she was about to enter the bridal sedan chair, the man suddenly leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Welcome back home, my... wife..."
His low, smiling voice, filled with endless doting and teasing, made Xu Jiaojiao's blood rush to her head, and her cheeks flushed red in an instant.
She sat in the bridal sedan chair, opened the bridal fan to the side, and glared at the man with a hint of annoyance, which amused him greatly. He couldn't help but cover his lips with his hand and chuckle.
The guests watching couldn't see Xu Jiaojiao, but they could see Prince Chen.
Seeing the man's delighted expression, the guests showered him with auspicious words like beans being poured out.
"When a daughter gets married, joy fills the house!"
"When the sedan chair door opens, good fortune will naturally follow!"
"The bridal sedan chair sways gently, the newlyweds smile, their marriage is blissful and joyful!"
"With the sound of gongs and drums, the sedan chair arrives at the door; colorful tents welcome the newlyweds; the bright sun shines on the prosperous land, and generations of children and grandchildren leap over the dragon gate."
"..."
Amidst the blessings, the sedan chair was slowly lifted, and Xu Jiaojiao, sitting inside, couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling with joy.
As the sedan chair proceeded, the streets were packed with people who had come to watch the ceremony, and cheers and blessings filled the air.
Through the gap in the sedan curtain, Xu Jiaojiao saw the lively scene outside and was filled with mixed emotions.
She felt a sense of unreality, as if everything before her was a magnificent dream. She didn't even dare to speak loudly, for fear of waking herself from this beautiful dream.
The bridal sedan chair circled the city once, a process that seemed to take a long time, yet also happened so quickly it caught everyone off guard.
"Luo Jiao!"
With a loud shout, the sedan chair stopped in front of the Prince Chen's mansion. Only then did Xu Jiaojiao realize that, after all the twists and turns, she had returned to the Prince Chen's mansion.
Before they could even react, the sedan curtain was opened.
A tall, imposing figure appeared outside the sedan chair, backlit by the light. He was smiling at her. When she looked up, Zhao Yunzheng bent down and reached out to help her out of the sedan chair.
Xu Jiaojiao gently placed her hand on Zhao Yunzheng's hand and slowly stepped out of the sedan chair.
The once solemn and majestic Prince Chen's mansion has now been decorated in a magnificent and luxurious manner.
The red silk and golden lanterns exude exquisiteness and luxury, revealing the care and attention put into the arrangement.
The two walked hand in hand into the mansion, where guests who had been waiting for a long time stood up to offer their blessings.
With everyone present as witnesses, the couple bowed to heaven and earth, to their parents, and to each other, completing all the wedding procedures like any ordinary couple.
Seeing the golden seal and imperial edict presented by the palace to the Princess Consort of Chen, Xu Jiaojiao felt as if she had been transported to another world…
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That night, with Yingyi's help, a slightly tipsy Zhao Yunzheng managed to escape the noisy guests and return to his new home.
The bridal chamber was brightly lit with candles, the flickering light reflecting off the two of them, mirroring their slightly erratic heartbeats due to excitement.
Even though they already have a child, at this moment, they were like shy teenagers, their cheeks flushed, looking at each other and giggling...
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The next day.
Xu Jiaojiao got up early and went to the palace with Prince Chen to pay their respects to the Empress and the Emperor.
When they returned to the Prince's residence, it was already past noon.
At that time, Concubine Zhou Yingyue and Concubine Cao Lingyun had been waiting for Xu Jiaojiao at Anning Garden all morning.
Anning Garden was formerly known as Mingqian Garden.
Unlike Xie Peining, Zhao Yunzheng did not set up a separate courtyard for Xu Jiaojiao, but instead let her live with him in Anning Garden.
Zhao Yunzheng, who considered the former Mingkun Courtyard to be unlucky, demolished it and renovated it into a bamboo grove.