Chapter 390 Wedding

"My brother the Crown Prince finally got married to the person he had always dreamed of. How enviable! We are all jealous and hateful!" Prince Gong said with emotion, a hint of dull sadness in his voice.

Ever since Lin Chuyan passed away, he seemed to have lost his soul. The whole world lost its color in his eyes and became gray and silent.

In addition, one of his legs was seriously injured and he still has difficulty walking. This has become an insurmountable obstacle in his heart.

So, he was confined within the high walls and deep courtyard of the palace all day long, rejecting the noise of the outside world. He was unwilling to even open the door easily, let alone go out and see people. She had no intention of fighting for power.

Seeing him so defeated, Concubine Zhao was extremely anxious. She summoned him to the palace many times and scolded him harshly, trying to awaken his former ambition.

However, no matter how he was encouraged and urged, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, failing to stir up the slightest ripple.

He was still in the same lifeless state, without a trace of life.

After a long time, Concubine Zhao had no choice but to give up and gave up her greed for the throne.

Another person who was in a similar situation and shared the same suffering as him was King Chang.

Prince Chang's life was even more uneventful, like a windless lake, so calm that it was almost boring.

Day after day he hid in the small space of his study, immersed in books and writing.

Every day he either reads or paints, as if only in this way can he numb his nerves and temporarily forget the troubles and helplessness of the world.

Prince Duan looked at the wedding procession with a gloomy face. He really wanted to do something to prevent the marriage from going so smoothly, at least to prevent his brother the Crown Prince from being so satisfied.

But when he saw the Black Cloud Guards lined up in an orderly manner and ready for battle, all his evil thoughts were put away.

He didn't want to not have the bad luck of not finding Huo Yuchen, but get himself into trouble for no reason.

That would be a waste of time.

But from his clenched fists and ferocious expression, it can be seen that deep down in his heart, he is still very unwilling.

The King of Qi remained gentle and refined, and his every move showed the demeanor of a gentleman.

"It's time for us to go to the Crown Prince's Mansion. The Emperor and Empress may also be attending the banquet. If we arrive too late, we will inevitably be criticized."

When they heard that Emperor Wu of Qin was going, they all perked up and went downstairs.

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The sedan chair was carried steadily for a long time before it arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion.

Huo Yuchen stood in front of the sedan chair early, and stretched out his big, broad hand again, waiting to receive the bride.

Lin Pianran was supported by Huo Yuchen and slowly walked into the Prince's Mansion.

The original wedding etiquette was quite complicated, but Huo Yuchen knew that Lin Pianran hated these red tape the most, so during their wedding process, those unnecessary rituals were reduced a lot.

After three kowtows and nine bows, Lin Pianran was sent into the bridal chamber.

As soon as she sat down on the wedding bed, she heard a heroic voice.

"Your Highness, my maidservant's surname is Ma, and I am the steward of the Crown Prince's Mansion. If you need anything from now on, just let me know."

Lin Pianran has always been tolerant and kind to servants, so she enthusiastically talked to her about some irrelevant things.

Ma Ma smiled politely again and said, "I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some food for you, Your Majesty. His Highness said you love dumplings the most. I'll ask someone to bring you a bowl, okay?"

Lin Pianran nodded, and she retreated with the maids.

In an instant, Lin Pianran was the only one left in the bridal chamber.

After a while, Ma Ma came in personally carrying a bowl of steaming dumplings.

Lin Pianran was tired after a day of work and hadn't eaten anything, so she was really hungry. She ate slowly and the food tasted good, and she ate with relish.

Just as I filled my stomach, I heard another noise at the door, a pair of hurried footsteps coming from afar.

He paused when he reached Lin Pianran.

When Lin Pianran saw the person in wedding dress through the gap under the veil, she knew it was Huo Yuchen who came in.

Her heart instantly rose and her face became hot.

Huo Yuchen walked up to Lin Pianran and said softly in a gentle and doting voice, "Pianran, I finally married you..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up the scale next to him and lifted up Lin Pianran's veil.

The moment the veil was lifted, Huo Yuchen was filled with splendor.

Lin Pianran, under the veil, is so beautiful that it is impossible to take your eyes off her.

Lin Pianran then looked around quietly. The house was decorated in a festive manner, and the bed was covered with auspicious items such as longan, peanuts, and red dates.

A pair of red candles stood at the head of the bed, but they had not yet been lit.

Seeing this, Lin Pianran pursed her lips shyly, lowered her head, and didn't dare to look at Huo Yuchen at all.

At this time, a maid came in to report that His Majesty and the Queen had also come to attend the wedding banquet, and several princes were also with them.

Huo Yuchen then reluctantly turned his gaze away from Lin Pianran.

He had no choice but to go out to entertain the emperor and his entourage. Before leaving, he whispered in Lin Pianran's ear, "Pianran, wait for me to come back, I will do it as soon as possible..."

Lin Pianran's face turned even redder, like a ripe apple.

She nodded gently, not daring to look at Huo Yuchen. Her eyes were wandering and she didn't know where to put them.

After waiting for another half an hour, just when Lin Pianran was bored, Huo Yuchen hurried back.

He seemed anxious, his steps steady and powerful.

When the door of the bridal chamber was closed, the room was so quiet that the two could even hear each other's breathing.

Lin Pianran's palms were wet due to her nervousness.

At this time, Huo Yuchen's extremely gentle voice came again, "Madam, have you been waiting for a long time?"

Lin Pianran shyly replied, "No problem."

As soon as she raised her eyes, she met Huo Yuchen's passionate and deep gaze.

He was dressed in red, and his tall figure was wrapped in the bright red, which was a completely different style from his usual cold and reserved look.

Instead, it is eye-opening.

Huo Yuchen pulled Lin Pianran to the table, poured two glasses of wine, and said softly, "Pianpian, it's time for us to drink the wedding wine."

Lin Pianran took a glass of wine from his hand, the two of them clinked their glasses lightly, then they wrapped their arms around each other, brought the wine in their hands to their lips, tilted their heads back, and drank it in one gulp.

The wine has a sweet taste, a lingering fragrance and a long aftertaste, leaving people with an endless aftertaste.

After drinking the wedding wine, the atmosphere in the house quietly warmed up, as if even the air became sticky and sweet.

A pair of red candles were also quietly lit by the maid. The candlelight flickered, and in the reflection of the candlelight, Huo Yuchen's angular face looked particularly soft, less cold and more gentle than usual.