bookcurios Chapter 167 The Big Wedding
Chapter 167 The Big Wedding
Despite being the noble legitimate daughter, Wan'er was the one who had her coming-of-age ceremony first, but now it was the lowly concubine's daughter, Dongfang Mingzhu, who had taken the place, simply because she was pregnant!
"This warmth!" Lu Wan Ning gazed at the hurried figure gradually disappearing into the distance, and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Then, she turned her gaze to Dongfang Wan'er beside her and said with concern, "Wan'er, is it really true that Wen Nuan is no longer able to have children?"
Lu Wanning firmly believed in Dongfang Wan'er's superb medical skills, but faced with Wen Nuan's condition, she felt helpless and could only sigh in despair.
Dongfang Wan'er nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with her mother's statement. "Yes, Mother. If we had detected this poison earlier, perhaps there would have been a way to cure it, but that would have caused immense damage to the body, requiring years of recuperation to fully recover. Unfortunately, it's too late now; the poison has already..."
At this point, Dongfang Wan'er couldn't bear to continue.
Upon hearing this, Lu Wanning felt a pang of sorrow in her heart, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"It's all because of that Dongfang Zheng! Wen Nuan is still so young!"
"Mother, that was the path that Sister Wen chose herself!"
Dongfang Wan'er said, "I'm the same way. I made a deal with the devil in exchange for a chance to be reborn. I'm afraid I'll leave after I get my revenge. I need to take good care of my mother and grandfather's family!"
The Crown Prince's residence was bustling with people, a lively and bustling scene!
"Hahaha, Right Chancellor, congratulations!" A hearty laugh rang out; it was a minister offering his congratulations to the Right Chancellor.
"Thank you, thank you! Congratulations to you too!" The Right Chancellor was all smiles, his mouth almost reaching his ears, clearly overjoyed.
At this moment, numerous ministers and officials gathered around, offering their congratulations to the Right Chancellor. The entire scene was filled with laughter and joy, brimming with a festive atmosphere.
On the other side, a magnificent bridal sedan chair was slowly moving forward.
Inside the sedan chair, Li Shuyao's face remained calm and composed, showing no sign of the joy of her impending marriage.
She sat quietly, as if the noise around her had nothing to do with her.
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince rode a tall, magnificent horse, his dashing figure weaving through the streets and alleys of the capital. His handsome face and upright posture attracted the attention of countless passersby.
"They're back! They're back!" With a shout, everyone turned their gaze to the distance.
The wedding procession returned in a grand procession, with everyone's face beaming with excitement and anticipation.
When the bridal sedan chair arrived at the Crown Prince's residence, a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd.
Crown Prince Ye Jingchu dismounted and strode to the sedan chair.
"Shuyao! We're home!" he said softly, his voice gentle.
The matchmaker quickly stepped forward and gently lifted the curtain of the sedan chair.
Then, a maid carefully helped Li Shuyao down from the sedan chair.
Just then, Crown Prince Ye Jingchu grasped Li Shuyao's hand and held her tightly, his eyes full of concern.
"Hmph, what's so great about it!" Dongfang Mingzhu muttered through gritted teeth, her tone full of resentment and unwillingness.
She was so angry that she gripped the handkerchief in her hand so tightly that it was almost twisted into a rope, as if only in this way could she vent her inner rage.
Just then, a loud shout rang out: "The Emperor has arrived!" followed immediately by another shout: "The Empress has arrived!"
It turned out that the auspicious day of Crown Prince Ye Jingchu's marriage to the Crown Princess had arrived. For such an important event, the Emperor and Empress naturally had to leave the palace in person to preside over the grand wedding for the Crown Prince.
"minister!"
"Your son!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty and Empress!"
"Greetings, Father Emperor, Mother Empress!"
As the emperor and empress arrived, the ministers and the common people knelt down to pay their respects and shouted in unison. The scene was truly magnificent, and everyone felt a deep sense of awe.
Emperor Ye Erxiao smiled broadly and said heartily, "Hahahaha, all of you, rise! Today is the Crown Prince's wedding day, so there's no need for you to be so reserved!"
His voice was loud and authoritative, inspiring respect in everyone.
After paying their respects to Heaven and Earth and their parents, Emperor Ye Erxiao and Empress Yuan Chuhuang rose and left.
After all, they knew that with their presence there, the ministers would certainly have reservations and would find it difficult to drink and celebrate to their heart's content.
After the bride was escorted to the bridal chamber, Li Shuyao sat quietly by the bed, like a blooming flower, exuding a captivating fragrance.
At this moment, she was dressed in a gorgeous wedding gown and wore a dazzling phoenix crown, looking breathtakingly beautiful.
Ye Jingchu walked gently to her and carefully lifted her red veil.
When that stunningly beautiful face appeared before him, Ye Jingchu's heart surged with emotion, his eyes sparkling with endless joy and love.
He gazed at Li Shuyao with deep affection and said softly, "Shuyao, you are so beautiful, like a fairy descended from heaven. I'll go out and have a few drinks with everyone first, and then I'll come back to keep you company later."
Crown Prince Ye Jingchu stared intently at Li Shuyao before him, a sense of amazement welling up within him.
Admittedly, although her appearance was not as stunning as Wan'er's, she had a unique charm, like a fresh and elegant daisy, exuding a different kind of allure.
"Hmm!" Li Shuyao's response was concise and indifferent, as if she didn't care about anything around her.
However, Crown Prince Ye Jingchu was already used to this attitude.
She has remained the same ever since she met Li Shuyao, as if she harbors endless secrets deep within her heart.
Perhaps it was this unique temperament that attracted the Crown Prince, making him want to explore and learn more about her.
"Wait for me!" The Crown Prince gently kissed Li Shuyao's delicate cheek, then turned and strode away.
The banquet was bustling with activity. The Crown Prince appeared with his two consorts, Li Sisi and Li Yanran, causing a stir. The ministers exchanged bewildered glances, puzzled by the Crown Prince's unexpected move.
Upon seeing this, the Right Chancellor's face instantly darkened, his heart filled with dissatisfaction and anger.
He made no attempt to conceal his emotions, picking up his wine cup and sharply questioning the Crown Prince: "Your Highness, today is your joyous occasion with Yao'er. Why have you brought these lowly people here? Have you forgotten who the main characters are today?"
Faced with the Right Chancellor's accusations, Minister Li retorted without hesitation: "Right Chancellor, you are mistaken! What do you mean by 'not fit for the table'? Your daughters are certainly your precious darlings, but aren't my Li family's daughters just as adorable? They are equally entitled to be here and enjoy this festive atmosphere!"
Minister Li's words were sharp and forceful, showing no mercy to the Right Chancellor.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and everyone held their breath to see how the conflict would end.
"Father-in-law, Lord Li, please stop arguing. I brought Sisi and Yanran here today not to violate etiquette. This wedding is entirely thanks to Sisi and Yanran's meticulous preparations. I appreciate their outstanding contributions and have allowed them to come out and broaden their horizons!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Everyone exclaimed in sudden realization.
"Yes, sirs, it was Your Highness the Crown Prince who begged my sister and me to come out and broaden our horizons, but I never expected it to be against etiquette. I shall return now!"
Li Yanran's words revealed a gentle and delicate demeanor, and she handled the situation with perfect tact.
"Right Chancellor, you heard it too. It's not that my daughter is ignorant of etiquette!" Minister Li quickly said, seizing the opportunity.
"Hmph!" The Right Chancellor's face was extremely gloomy, his eyes fixed on His Highness the Crown Prince, without uttering a word.
"You two, step back now!"
Crown Prince Ye Jingchu felt uneasy under the sharp gaze of the Right Chancellor, and his drunkenness dissipated. Only then did he realize what he had just done, as if waking from a dream.
"Father-in-law, I'm so sorry. I had a few too many drinks just now, and I'm a little tipsy, which is why..."
Crown Prince Ye Jingchu kept apologizing to the Right Chancellor. After a long while, the Right Chancellor's expression finally softened a little.
"It is because this old minister is too pedantic!" The Right Chancellor sighed and shook his head repeatedly.
The crown prince had already said so many kind words, so how could he continue to stand there with a stern face? So he took the opportunity to back down and stopped being stubborn.
Seeing this, everyone's tense nerves finally relaxed, and the originally slightly oppressive atmosphere instantly became lively, with laughter filling the entire venue once again.