"In that case, Yue Ling will take her leave first." Gu Can stood up and left.
Xiao Yuanjing was still sitting there in a daze.
"Xingheng, Xingheng."
"Hiss, huh!" Xiao Yuanjing came back to his senses, breathing hard, sweating profusely. He almost drowned in the water just now.
"Xingheng, what's wrong with you?"
"I felt like someone was holding me in the water. I couldn't get out, I couldn't breathe, and I almost died," said Xiao Yuanjing.
"How is that possible? You were clearly sitting here and didn't move."
"It's her, it's Yue Ling. What kind of magic is this? Where is she?" Xiao Yuanjing understood that this must be a warning from Yue Ling.
"She's gone. How could it be her? She didn't say anything and didn't do anything. We watched the whole thing. If she did it, then Huaixu and I wouldn't be safe." Shangguan Jinrui felt that Xiao Yuanjing's guess was wrong.
"It must be her. When she was pouring tea just now, I suddenly became distracted, and then I felt like I was sinking to the bottom of the lake, unable to escape."
"We also saw her pouring tea, how come nothing happened?"
"I don't know, but it must have been her doing. It's a very strange skill."
"I remember that Anqing does have a secret technique that can make people feel as if they are in an illusion and confuse their minds. This secret technique is extremely difficult to practice and requires external forces, but there is nothing wrong with what she said and did just now." Yue Siyuan is the son of the Taifu. He has read a lot of books and knows a lot of strange stories.
"This is even more terrifying. Wherever this person stands, she is enough to bewitch everyone. Coupled with such mysterious methods, it is even more difficult to guard against her. I just hope she can really stay in a safe corner."
"Then you have to get married even if you don't want to." Shangguan Jinrui said.
"Yes, only after entering the mansion will you have the opportunity to explore her secret techniques. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle."
"Then is there any way to prevent or break this secret technique? If it's like today, I don't even know how I got tricked. Doesn't that mean I can only be at her mercy?"
"Blood and pain can keep you awake." Yue Siyuan said the method recorded in the book.
"That's all?"
"A little injury is enough."
"You make it sound so easy!"
Three days passed in a flash. Gu Can was woken up early in the morning and dressed up. Looking at the gorgeous wedding dress, she had only one thought: getting married is really not a human thing!
Gu Can went through the formalities under the guidance of the palace servants. In the hall, her eldest brother was also there, looking at her with some concern. Gu Can smiled and shook her head slightly at him, indicating that it was okay.
Sitting above were the Emperor of Beiyuan and the mother of Chuyang King Xiao Yuanyu, Concubine De.
There is no queen in the palace, and Concubine De is the person with the highest rank in the harem.
The newlyweds take their seats, eat raw meat, and drink wedding wine.
Gu Can sniffed lightly and found that the meat had been soaked in bitter tea and there was also a knockout drug in the wine.
Hearing the palace maids shouting, he was persistent.
Gu Cancai picked up the chopsticks.
At this moment, King Chuyang suddenly laughed out loud.
"Princess Yueling, are you dissatisfied with me, Beiyuan? Do you have to eat all the meat to complete the feast? This is what I specially prepared. After soaking it in bitter tea, you and your fourth brother must finish it to fulfill our shared joys and sorrows. You will not let me down."
"Yu'er, why are you so rude? Princess, you don't know the etiquette of Beiyuan. Please don't misunderstand me because of this." Defei looked at Xiao Yuanyu's behavior. Before Princess Yueling could make a move, he told her everything he had done. Defei could only stop him softly.
"We also have the muscle softening powder and wedding wine. I'm sure the princess will be very satisfied with tonight's wedding night. Fourth brother, since you don't want to marry, I will help you."
"Prince Chuyang is drunk. Why don't you send him back home quickly?" The emperor put down his chopsticks. The palace servants quickly stepped forward and took Prince Chuyang away. At this moment, the hall was silent.
Gu Can stood up and walked to the middle.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This is Yue Ling's fault."
"Why is the princess wrong?"
"Yue Ling came from afar and was uninitiated in etiquette, which was her first mistake. With the wedding date approaching, she knew she didn't understand but didn't consult the officials of the Ministry of Rites, which was her second mistake. She failed to gain the favor of the prince, which was her third mistake. With all three mistakes combined, Yue Ling begs the emperor to postpone the wedding and send a nanny to raise her until she is more familiar with Beiyuan."
"The princess has come from afar and is unfamiliar with etiquette, so what's wrong with that? It's Beiyuan's fault for being inconsiderate. Anqing's wedding was also a very lively occasion. Now that Beiyuan's ceremony is complete, the wedding ceremony should be conducted according to Anqing's customs."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration." Gu Can glanced at Gu Mingrui.
Gu Mingrui raised his hands and clapped twice. A group of dancers in red came in from outside the hall.
"Your Highness," Gu Can made an invitation to Xiao Yuanjing. Xiao Yuanjing placed his hand on Gu Can's. His skin was as smooth as cream and as soft as jade. These hands made people not want to let go.
He stood up and followed Gu Can to the center of the dancers. The two danced to the music. During the dance, Gu Can took out a red string and tied it around his head. Then he put the red string in his hand and lowered his head slightly.
Xiao Yuanjing was stunned for a moment, then tied the red string around Gu Can's bun. The dance was over.
Gu Mingrui came in front of the two of them, holding a tray covered with a red cloth.
"We are married, and our love is unwavering. I present you with a pair of love rings. From now on, we will be of one mind and heart, sharing joys and sorrows together for the rest of our lives." Gu Mingrui lifted the red cloth. On it was a pair of jade rings.
Gu Can picked up the big one and put it on Xiao Yuanjing's left ring finger.
"I wish to stay with you till we grow old together."
Xiao Yuanjing picked up the smaller one and put it on Gu Can's left ring finger.
"May this love last forever."
"The ceremony is over." Gu Mingrui shouted.
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