Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 197: Marriage to the Crown Prince

According to the rules passed down in Jiangdu City.

On the day of the betrothal, the man only needs to ask a respected elder in the clan to bring the betrothal gifts to the woman's house.

However, the Rui Wang Mansion is a royal family, so naturally it is different from ordinary families.

In the Xiao family, the most prestigious person is none other than Emperor Hongyang, and we can't let His Majesty leave the palace and lead the team in person.

It also seemed unreasonable for King Rui to come.

Therefore, Xiao Wenyuan personally led the team to the betrothal ceremony this time.

The crackling sound of firecrackers rang out outside the Shen Mansion. Amidst the congratulations, Xiao Wenyuan walked into the Shen Mansion with a beaming smile on his face.

He was wearing a dark red brocade robe with intricate patterns embroidered with gold thread on the cuffs and corners. He wore a jade crown to tie his hair, and looked handsome and noble.

Shen Zhiyan stood on the steps.

When she saw his figure from afar, her cheeks suddenly turned redder than the aqua-red clothes she was wearing.

Yang was very satisfied with Shen Zhiyan's betrothal gift.

The Rui Wang Mansion carried a total of 188 loads of betrothal gifts, and the betrothal procession passed through the city in a mighty procession, which was considered to give enough face to the Shen family.

After a series of cumbersome formalities, we can finally start eating.

Jiang Li had just sat down and said a few words to Xue Ling.

Xingping hurried in and leaned over to whisper in her ear, "Miss, the young master is looking for you. He seems to be in a hurry."

Jiang Li glanced at her.

Then he told Xue Ling that he would go out for a while, and followed Xingping towards the garden.

As soon as I turned the corner of the corridor, I saw a familiar figure standing under the eaves.

The young man was wearing a dark robe, but the dark color could not obscure his gorgeous complexion.

Hearing footsteps, he turned around and met her eyes.

Luo Yan was stunned for a moment.

Before coming, he thought that she would definitely come today, but he didn't expect to meet her so soon.

Jiang Li knelt and saluted, "Second cousin Luo."

Luo Cheng did not respond. He took a few steps closer and his eyes fell on her hands wrapped in gauze.

"How is your hand...recovering?" Luo Yan asked.

"I'm almost well. Thank you, second cousin Luo, for your concern."

Luo Cheng's heart choked.

Just as I was about to ask her why she wasn't having dinner in the flower hall and where she was going in a hurry, I was interrupted by someone.

"I can't find you anywhere..."

Behind Xiao Wushuang followed two or three maids, wearing a long red dress embroidered with golden crabapples.

At first glance, she was even more glamorous than the protagonist of today's betrothal ceremony.

She twirled the hem of her skirt, walked towards Luo Cheng angrily, and said contemptuously,

"So you came here to meet your old lover?"

Luo Cheng's face suddenly darkened. "Don't talk nonsense. We just met by chance and we are just saying hello to each other as friends!"

Obviously, Xiao Wushuang didn't believe a word of his words.

"Friend?" She snorted coldly, "What kind of friend is it that makes you keep repeating her name when you're drunk?"

"you……"

Luo Cheng put his hand over her mouth, "That's enough! What do you want?"

After Jiang Li knelt down to salute, she didn't want to argue any further and turned around to leave.

Just as she took two steps, Xiao Wushuang's high-pitched voice came from behind her, "Jiang Li, you are so insolent! Do I allow you to leave?"

Jiang Li stopped again.

You won’t let me go, and you won’t believe me even after I explain to you?

Then what is the purpose of her staying here, to watch them quarrel?

Xiao Wushuang was filled with rage. Since their marriage, the relationship between her and Luo Cheng was even worse than that of strangers.

Strangers living in the same yard will gradually become familiar with each other over time.

But he not only lived in a separate room from her, but also ignored her all day long.

Why should she, a princess who is so high and mighty, endure such humiliation?

What’s the difference between this and marrying a dead person who can only breathe?

No, there is still a difference!

At least the dead won’t make her angry, and the dead won’t be obsessed with others!

All of this is due to that bitch Jiang Li!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and she raised her hand and swung at Jiang Li.

"Have you had enough trouble?"

Luo Cheng grabbed her wrist and shook it off.

"Today is the betrothal ceremony for Prince Xiao, and this is the Shen Residence. Do you want to make a scene here?"

"You...you are still protecting her!"

Xiao Wushuang was so angry that he raised his finger and pointed at Luo Cheng, "Do you know who your legal wife is?"

Jiang Li lowered his eyes, his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart.

At this moment, the wisest thing to do is to reduce your presence and remain silent.

After all, this was a matter between husband and wife. She didn't need to say much, nor was she qualified to say much.

Xiao Wushuang glared at Jiang Li coldly, then looked back at Luo Cheng.

"I advise you to give up your thoughts on her as soon as possible. Father has already decided to appoint her to my brother as the Crown Princess!"

"Don't you see your own status? Now that she's married to the emperor, how can she still like you?"

When Jiang Li heard this, she was struck by lightning and froze on the spot.

She even wondered if there was something wrong with her ears.

Emperor Hongyang actually decided to appoint her to the crown prince as his princess?

She turned around and looked at Xiao Wushuang in disbelief.

Luo Cheng was also shocked. He grabbed Xiao Wushuang's wrist tightly and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"What, are you anxious?"

Xiao Wushuang laughed and said, "I thought you would always be so cold and would not show any emotion in front of me. So you can get anxious sometimes?"

"I'm asking you a question!" Luo Yan gritted his teeth and said, "Is what you just said true or false?"

"Want to know?" Xiao Wushuang sneered, "Go ask father! But maybe it's not necessary. The imperial edict will probably be delivered to the Jiang Mansion soon."

Luo Cheng was stunned and turned to look at Jiang Li, who was standing there like a sculpture.

Almost in an instant, the blood color drained from her face and she became as pale as paper.

Do not know why.

Today's autumn wind is so biting.

Jiang Li only felt a chill surging from the soles of her feet like a tide, quickly sweeping over her whole body and drowning her.

The two people in front of him were still arguing, but Jiang Li could not hear any sound.

She just felt a ringing in her ears and the world was spinning.

As Luo Yan screamed, her eyes were completely swallowed by endless darkness.