Su Luo helped Xie Wanwan out, followed by Xie Wanwan's four dowry maids and two old women.
The Xie residence was impeccably organized. Ah Xu, dressed in a bright red wedding robe, was so happy he couldn't speak; thankfully, a master of ceremonies came to remind him.
"The groom is picking up the bride..."
Amidst the cheers of his friends, Ah Xu took Xie Wanwan from Su Luo's arms.
After the two of them served tea to Xie Wanwan's parents' memorial tablets, they went outside into the courtyard.
"Ah Xu, you have to carry the bride out on your back. We can't let the bride miss this part, right everyone?"
"Hahaha... Yes, yes, yes... Ah Xu, we old friends are watching you."
The people speaking were all fellow countrymen who had trained with Ah Xu in martial arts, and they all had a very good relationship with him.
It is customary for the bride's older or younger brother to carry her away from her parents' home. If neither is available, an older brother from the family can be chosen to carry her.
But the Xie family had been wiped out, so there were no relatives left.
The courtyard was filled with people who came to offer their congratulations. Ah Xu wouldn't let Xie Wanwan walk out of the courtyard by herself. Instead of carrying her on his back, he picked her up and carried her horizontally.
All the friends in the yard immediately clapped and cheered, "Ah Xu... awesome..."
Ah Xu is shameless; Xie Wanwan felt lighter than a rag doll when he held her in his arms.
"Hahaha... I, Ah Xu, am a rough man. Today, I am honored by Miss Xie's hospitality. Everyone should have a good time, hahaha..."
Xie Wanwan blushed at A Xu's actions, feeling both happy and afraid to move, and could only tightly hold onto A Xu's wedding robe.
Su Luo was also caught up in the festive atmosphere. The matchmaker followed behind A Xu and Xie Wanwan, and Su Luo went with them to the courtyard that A Xu had bought.
As soon as they stepped outside, the sound of firecrackers filled the air, drowning out the band's music. With such a large wedding procession, children ran around at the front of the crowd, just to say a blessing to the newlyweds.
Wishing the newlyweds a long and happy marriage!
May you have a son soon...
"Love is unwavering and trusting..."
And so on...
Each person said a sentence, which could earn them a lot of wedding candy. Ah Xu was very generous this time. Two rows of people, more than twenty people, were holding bags of wedding candy. After distributing them to the children, they also scattered them to the crowds watching on both sides.
As they scattered the candy, they told the people of the capital which family had married whose daughter. The people who found the candy were overjoyed and loudly offered their congratulations.
At that time, sugar was a rare commodity. Who would give away wedding candy like that to the people? Everyone was praising Ah Xu for being so generous.
Su Luo followed behind and picked up more than ten wedding candies, all of which were already wrapped and ready to eat after unwrapping.
The sound of reed drums filled the air, and amidst the ten miles of red bridal procession, everyone on the street beamed with joy, and blessings echoed everywhere they went.
Soon they arrived at Ah Xu's courtyard, which was decorated with great festive spirits by the palace's etiquette officials. The two lions outside the main gate were also adorned with red ribbons.
Every detail was exquisitely arranged, and Nangong Qing himself attended Ah Xu's wedding ceremony, giving him ample face.
Su Luo watched Xie Wanwan perform each step and each bow, the procedures were so complicated that Su Luo felt tired just looking at it, but this was also the happiest moment for the newlyweds.
After the wedding ceremony, Xie Wanwan was escorted to the bridal chamber by Ah Xu and her maid.
Su Luo, Nangong Qing, and their colleagues from the court sat at the main table, looking towards the room. Ah Xu, who had just gone in, was pulled out again by his group of brothers, who kept pouring him drinks.
Nangong Qing looked on with envy, unsure whether he envied Ah Xu for getting married or for being able to have so much fun with his friends.
"Your Highness, I salute you!"
Su Luo raised her glass, and Nangong Qing finally snapped out of his daze and drank a glass of wine with her.
Su Luo looked over there and said to Nangong Qing, "Why don't you go and play with them?"
Nangong Qing leaned close to Su Luo's ear and whispered, "If I go, they won't be able to relax. I'd rather just watch quietly and avoid disrupting their atmosphere."
He's right. The people who hang out with Ah Xu aren't that familiar with Nangong Qing; they're different from Ah Xu.
Su Luo patted his shoulder and poured him another glass of wine: "Alright, I'll drink with you tonight."
"good!"
“Vice Minister of Agriculture, you can’t just drink with the Crown Prince. I would also like to toast you. Come, let’s all toast the Vice Minister of Agriculture together.”
Everyone at the table stood up and took turns toasting Su Luo and Nangong Qing. Halfway through the toasts, Su Luo became a little drunk.
Her alcohol tolerance has actually decreased, which may be related to her recent mood.
After drinking dozens of cups, Su Luo felt increasingly dizzy.
"My lords, this is the last cup. I can't take it anymore."
The group persisted, as Su Luo and the Crown Prince were now prominent figures in the court, and everyone wanted to make a good impression on Su Luo since they finally had the chance to sit together.
"Vice Minister of Agriculture, I've heard of your drinking prowess; you could easily down ten jars. Come, come... let's continue..."
Su Luo really couldn't drink anymore. She had been anxious lately, and she felt nauseous after drinking even a little alcohol.
"No, it really won't work..."
Nangong Qing took the cup from Su Luo's hand and addressed the adults who were offering a toast.
“The Vice Minister of Agriculture is unwell, so I will drink this cup of wine on her behalf.”
After saying this, Nangong Qing drank it all in one gulp and helped the drunk Su Luo leave the banquet.
There was no one by the lake in the backyard. Su Luo couldn't hold it in any longer and leaned against the artificial rock, vomiting violently and bringing up all the wine she had drunk that night.
"Luo Luo, are you alright?"
Nangong Qing had intended to take her out for some fresh air to help the alcohol dissipate faster, but all he did was go to the pavilion to get a pot of water, and Su Luo vomited.
"Drink water!"
She took the water from Nangong Qing, rinsed her mouth, and drank two large glasses of water, which instantly made her feel much better.
"Help me to sit in the pavilion. I'll go back once I've sobered up a bit."
"good!"
Sitting in the pavilion, Su Luo leaned against the railing, propped her head up with one hand, and looked at Nangong Qing with slightly tipsy eyes.
"Luo Luo, if you feel unwell, you can lean on my shoulder."
Su Luo wasn't as coy as other women, which is why Nangong Qing dared to speak to her like that.
The wine flushed Su Luo's face, and in the candlelight, Su Luo looked like a newly blooming red lotus, delicate and flawless.
"Nangong Qing, you are the Crown Prince now. How can you let anyone lean on your shoulder?"
Su Luo took a deep breath, blinked with difficulty, and then exhaled a long breath.
"When are you going to marry the Crown Princess? I'll have to get drunk again when you get married, but I hope Nangong Chiyu will be there too."
When Yu Wang was mentioned, Nangong Qing didn't know when Su Luo and Nangong Chiyu had gotten together.
How could a strong-willed woman like Su Luo fall in love with Nangong Chiyu? Is it just because of the child?
But judging from Su Luo's daily concern for Nangong Chiyu, she doesn't seem to be without feelings. Perhaps Su Luo has really fallen for him.
Nangong Qing inwardly mocked himself. If he hadn't been so afraid of this and that, and hadn't known Su Luo for two years before she developed any feelings for him, he would have been a real coward.
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