Chapter 726

The journey from the Prince's Mansion to the Marquis's Mansion was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and the rustling of copper coins falling all the way. A ten-mile-long procession of red bridal procession followed behind, creating a grand spectacle that attracted most of Luoyang City to come and watch the excitement.

Even sitting in the sedan chair, Huo Zhao could hear the lively commotion outside.

She instinctively gripped the fan handle, her eyes glistening with tears, but the corners of her lips turned up in a smile.

They arrived at the gate of the Marquis's residence in this way.

As soon as the sedan chair came to a stop, the curtain was lifted, and a hand with distinct knuckles was offered in.

Huo Zhao placed her hand on his, and he gripped her hand tightly, helping her out of the sedan chair.

The journey from the sedan chair to the gate of the Marquis's mansion was smooth and unobstructed.

After bowing to heaven and earth, the two entered the newly prepared bridal chamber amidst cheers from the crowd.

They drank the nuptial wine together, pledging their hearts to each other, when Shen Rang was suddenly dragged away.

Those around his age dragged him out, as if they wanted to get him so drunk that he wouldn't be able to consummate the marriage that night.

After those people left, Huo Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief and put the wedding fan aside.

Jixiang said with a pained expression, "Young lady, you've worked so hard."

This phoenix coronet and wedding gown were so heavy that Jixiang felt they were heavy when she held them in the morning, yet Huo Zhao wore them all day long; it was truly not easy for him.

Huo Zhao sighed: "Everything else is fine, Jixiang, get me some food."

She had only eaten a few bites of snacks all day, and now that the commotion had subsided, she was starving.

Jixiang responded and was about to go make preparations when there was a knock on the door of the bridal chamber.

Huo Zhao instinctively raised his fan to shield himself before Jixiang opened the door.

As soon as the door opened, Jixiang recognized the familiar face in front of him.

When Huo Zhao lived in Jibai Residence, these were the maids who served him.

Ji Xiang raised an eyebrow: "It's you?"

The maid smiled and said, "Madam was afraid that the young mistress was hungry but too embarrassed to ask, so she specially asked us to bring her food!"

Jixiang peeked out and saw the various delicacies being carried by the maids. She smiled and said, "The young mistress just said she was hungry. You've come at the perfect time!"

With that, Jixiang called everyone inside.

Knowing that it wasn't Shen Rang who had come, Huo Zhao put down the ceremonial fan in his hand.

After the maids had set out the dishes, they went to greet Huo Zhao, saying, "Greetings to the young mistress."

Looking at these familiar faces, Huo Zhao felt a mix of emotions.

These people can also be considered her witnesses.

"auspicious."

As soon as Huo Zhao finished speaking, Ji Xiang stepped forward with red envelopes and gave them to them one by one.

The maids were overjoyed and said a few auspicious words before turning to leave.

Huo Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, but when he glanced at the table, he was immediately shocked.

A large pork knuckle with rich, dark sauce, braised pork ribs, braised prawns, two bowls of fragrant rice, and several vegetable dishes... It's like serving her the same meal as the one in the front yard.

Huo Zhaoke couldn't resist the temptation of the food, and for a moment he didn't feel tired anymore. He invited Jixiang to sit down.

Jixiang, still mindful of the rules, picked up some vegetables from the empty plate, and ate a bowl of rice at the small table next to her.

The room was quiet as the master and servant ate heartily with their heads down.

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After eating and drinking his fill, Huo Zhao was at a loss when he heard the door being opened.

The person who arrived was none other than Shen Rang, dressed in red.

But at this time, he should be out drinking.

Before Huo Zhao could cover her face with the fan, Shen Rang had already walked up to her and pressed her hand down.

His phoenix eyes, filled with unyielding tenderness, fell upon her face.

He seemed unable to get enough of looking at her, but Huo Zhao felt embarrassed by his gaze and pushed his face away: "Why are you back?"