Chapter 71 Heaven and earth as a mirror, mountains and rivers as an alliance, dawn...

The sky was turning pale, and the birds in the woods were chirping in a lively manner.

The carriage, which had been shaking all night, finally came to a steady stop.

Inside the car, Pei Yixue and Xie Yushuo were resting in each other's arms. Their uncalmed breathing and rapid heartbeats could be clearly heard in the small space.

Xie Yushu gently rubbed Pei Yixue's nose with the tip of his nose, "...Are you still angry?"

Before he finished speaking, Pei Yixue's lips immediately blossomed into a brilliant smile, "I have never been angry with Ah Shu."

"Then...will you come back home with me?" Xie Yushu asked tentatively.

"But, I also didn't agree to go back to the mansion with Ah Shu." Pei Yixue's eyes flashed with cunning, "From now on, I will live in my own mansion."

"Yixue..." Xie Yushu murmured.

"Master Xie, do you want me to go back?" Pei Yixue asked with a smile.

"I do." Xie Yushu said firmly. He had long been accustomed to Pei Yixue's presence and could not imagine the day when the Xie Mansion would lose that figure. The mere thought of it made him feel suffocated and uncomfortable.

He promised, "I have been busy these days, I will definitely accompany you in the next few days. Today, I will not do anything else but accompany you."

"You are just good at fooling people," Pei Yixue said with a smile, "Master Xie said this before."

"Yixue...I..." Xie Yushu wanted to argue, but he had no way to refute. If there was something going on in the court, he would definitely not ignore it.

He was speechless for a moment. Pei Yixue smiled, looked deeply into his eyes, and leaned in to kiss him on the lips.

"I won't go back. I want Ah Shu... to go back to the mansion with me, back to the Pei Mansion."

Xie Yushu was slightly startled, then he smiled with relief, it turned out that this was the intention of "living in one's own mansion".

Pei Yixue said, "Last time I married Ah Shu in a phoenix-wearing rosy crown. This time... it's Ah Shu's turn to marry me. Ah Shu, are you willing?"

"I am willing." As long as Pei Yixue doesn't leave, Xie Yushu thought, he would be happy to do whatever this man asked him to do.

"If you agree to it, I won't give Ah Shu a chance to regret it." Pei Yixue took his hand and put a jade hairpin into his palm. "I don't have any heirlooms, so after thinking about it, I carved this jade hairpin myself as a token of love for Ah Shu." He smiled, "Plus, me."

"You, carved it yourself?" Xie Yushu stared at the two people's clasped hands, then looked at the white jade hairpin, his eyes misted with a layer of mist. He picked up the jade hairpin and held it in front of his eyes, gently brushing the hairpin with his fingertips.

The entire body of the jade hairpin is translucent, just like a pool of spring water. The body of the hairpin is straight and slender, and at the head of the hairpin, a lotus flower proudly blooms with layered petals and delicate and lifelike texture. In the center of the lotus, a round black jade lotus seed is ingeniously inlaid, adding a sense of depth and mystery to the jade hairpin.

Carving a hairpin like this must require a lot of effort.

"Ashu, I am also included in my keepsake." Pei Yixue pressed down his hand holding the hairpin and asked, "Ashu, why do you only look at the hairpin and not me?"

When Xie Yushu looked up and met Pei Yixue's deep and affectionate eyes, his heart warmed up and he suddenly hugged her tightly in his arms, "Yixue...thank you, thank you."

"Ah Shu." Pei Yixue rested her chin on his shoulder. "Ah Shu, have you accepted both tokens? Tomorrow at noon, I will go to the Xie Mansion to propose marriage."

"good."

The next day, the dawn light had not yet completely dispelled the early morning chill, but the east side of the imperial city was already bustling with people, brewing an unprecedented event.

Changle Street - the main avenue that runs through the imperial city and connects the Qingguifang area with the residences of high-ranking officials, is now completely occupied by an endless long line of betrothal gifts covered in red and colorful ribbons.

Thousands of red lacquered and gold-painted gift boxes, each of which was carried steadily by four strong men in brand new brocade robes and full of energy, looked like a red dragon with no end in sight, winding out from the depths of Qingpingfang and covering the entire long street.

At the front of the team, Pei Yixue rode a white horse and led the team slowly forward.

Behind him, thirty-six musicians in red shirts held jade flutes and dongxiaos, and the clear and melodious music of "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix" flowed out and echoed in the morning air, and even the wind seemed to be tinged with joy.

The endless dragon of betrothal gifts, the longan pearls piled up into a small mountain, sparkling and brilliant; the brocade of the Western Regions was glittering and colorful, more beautiful than the morning glow; the purple corals three people high, boxes of gold and silver ingots, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, rare medicinal materials were all dazzling...

Each piece of gift is priceless, indicating the immense wealth and unquestionable cherishment of the proposer.

"Oh my God... whose wedding is this? Even a princess from heaven wouldn't have such a grand ceremony when she came down to earth, right?"

"Look at the direction, it's heading to Xie's house! Sir Xie?"

"How could that be? Didn't Minister Xie marry... Doctor Pei a long time ago? Who would dare to come to my house?"

"Look! The one riding the big white horse in front is none other than Dr. Pei!"

"What?"

"It's really Dr. Pei!"

The sounds of exclamation and discussion surged among the crowd like boiling water, and many people involuntarily followed the team.

Pei Yixue on the white horse was particularly eye-catching.

He had changed out of his casual clothes from last night and put on an extremely solemn crimson brocade robe, with a jade belt around his waist. His black hair was tied up high with a ruby ​​​​hair crown inlaid with gold, which made his face look like a jade crown and his eyebrows and eyes look like a painting.

The morning light fell on him, as if he was coated with a layer of golden light, and his noble demeanor was natural and dignified.

He sat upright on the horse, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes calmly and deeply looking straight ahead - the direction of Xie's house. There was a faint smile on the corner of his lips, which showed his calmness and anticipation of meeting soon.

“A miracle doctor!”

“Dr. Pei——!”

Shouts from the people on both sides rose and fell. Pei Yixue nodded with a smile, holding the reins, and said in a clear voice: "My fellow villagers, I came to the Xie Mansion today to propose marriage. I have disturbed everyone. I really have no choice. I hope you will forgive me."

Once this was said, although not directly, it confirmed his identity as a miracle doctor.

Louder screams and exclamations suddenly broke out from the crowd.

"I said the rumors were true! Pei Dongjia from Jishi Inn is really the miracle doctor of Liming Pharmacy!"

The white horse stopped steadily in front of the gate of Xie's house, and the music stopped. All that was left at the scene were countless fiery gazes and enthusiastic calls for the miracle doctor.

The two doormen of the Xie Mansion were already stunned by this scene.

Not long after, Xie Yushu walked out of the house quickly. His hair was tied up in a bun, and his usually calm and gentle face was full of astonishment, and he was obviously shocked by the huge momentum and the deafening shouts outside the door.

When his eyes fell on Pei Yixue on horseback, Xie Yushu felt as if his heart was hit hard by a hot torrent.

He slowly walked down the steps, came to the side of the horse, and extended his hand to Pei Yixue.

Pei Yixue took his hand with a smile, used the force to turn off the horse, and was steadily caught by Xie Yushu in front of him.

"Ashu, I'm here." Pei Yixue's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by Xie Yushu, and it also seemed to echo in the hearts of the people who suddenly fell silent. His eyes were burning, with unquestionable solemnity and expectation: "Last night I said that I would come to propose marriage at noon today."

"At this moment, I will ask you again..." He paused, his voice was extremely gentle, but it contained a power that shook people's hearts:

"I love Ah Shu, the heaven and earth are my witnesses, the mountains and rivers are my allies. Ah Shu, are you willing to... hold my hand and spend the rest of your life with me?"

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Thousands of betrothal gifts were given in silence, and thousands of people held their breath.

All eyes were focused on the beautiful couple in front of the mansion gate.

Xie Yushu stared deeply at the person in front of him, looking into those affectionate eyes. The shock just now had not yet faded, but the heat in his heart had turned into a warm current, rushing to his limbs.

The tenderness of last night, Yuzhi's promise, the grand and solemn scene before my eyes... countless images intertwined and tumbled in my mind.

Before I knew it, my throat was already choking with sobs. "I do."

His voice was not loud, but it echoed extremely clearly in front of the silent Xie Mansion, bringing with it the calmness that had settled and the joy that filled his heart.

The moment the words fell, Pei Yixue's eyes were filled with stars.

"Congratulations to Dr. Pei! Congratulations to Mr. Xie!"

"Wish you a happy marriage, great doctor!"

"Have a baby soon!"

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the celebration, Pei Yixue held Xie Yushu's hand, turned around and said to the onlookers, "My fellow villagers, the wedding ceremony of Minister Xie and I will be held in three days. You are all welcome to come and show your support. At that time, all the restaurants and teahouses in the city will be hosted by Liming Pharmacy and Jishi Posthouse!"

The cheers from the crowd surged into the sky. Xie Yushu's eyes were filled with smiles: "Godly Doctor, you're not going to hide this from me anymore?"

"Ah Shu, I already knew it." Pei Yixue leaned over with a smile, and coughed softly, "Ah Shu, look, I'm still weak and have no strength."

"Then..." Xie Yushu's eyes swept across the crowd, and his ears instantly turned red. "Do you want me to carry you into the mansion?"

"Yes~" Pei Yixue smiled slyly.

Xie Yushu originally wanted to make a joke, but he didn't expect Pei Yixue to be so frank in front of everyone.

Facing countless gazes and Pei Yixue's expectant eyes, he made up his mind, put his arms through Pei Yixue's armpits, wrapped them around his back, and picked him up sideways!

The crowd burst into thunderous cheers again, and Xie Yushu felt as if his whole body was burning.

Pei Yixue put her arms around his neck and chuckled. She turned around and said to the housekeeper, "Please, housekeeper Wang, count the betrothal gifts and put them into the warehouse!"

The housekeeper finally woke up from his dream and spoke incoherently with excitement: "Yes! Yes! Quick! Quickly open the middle door! Welcome... welcome the son-in-law into the house!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yixue leaned close to Xie Yushu's ear, whose cheeks were flushed and still shy, and whispered mischievously, "It seems that Steward Wang is not used to it yet either."

The servants had already received the order, so there was no need to wait any longer. They immediately began to move the endless betrothal gifts in an orderly and swift manner. The red lacquered gift boxes were carried into the mansion one by one, and the red silk was dazzling in the morning sun.

On May 12th of the first year of Yongchang, Pei Yixue, the genius doctor of Liming Pharmacy, and Xie Yushu, the Minister of Revenue, concluded a century-long marriage.

The grandness of the wedding ceremony was unprecedented in history.

From the Golden Throne Palace, the emperor personally brought rare treasures bestowed by the emperor to show his honor and favor; from the streets and markets, the common people who had been saved by the miracle doctor, carried their rural thoughts and simple prayers on their shoulders, and traveled thousands of miles, just to see the ceremony of the divine hand of mercy in person.

Princes, high-ranking officials, celebrities, wealthy merchants, common people and woodcutters... all distinctions of status disappeared on this day, and they all gathered in Kyoto with the same admiration and joy.

In every city where the Liming Medicine Hall branch was located, people from all over the country were celebrating. Local officials held banquets and opened their doors to entertain guests from all over the world. In the streets and alleys, people spontaneously decorated with colorful decorations, set off firecrackers, and sang and danced in joy.

From majestic palaces to ordinary streets, from bustling capitals to border towns, the sounds of celebration are resounding, gifts are piled up like mountains, fireworks are set off all night long, and lights are on in every home - the whole world witnesses this extraordinary wedding!

In the same year, the Daqing Kingdom abolished the gender restrictions on officialdom. From then on, there were no more gender restrictions in the court and in schools.

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