Madam Su was certain that as long as Sui Sui appeared, she would be able to quell the Emperor's anger.
The old lady glanced at the bewildered Madam Su, shook her head and sighed, "Fate is something that cannot be forced. Madam, don't be anxious. The Emperor is a man who cherishes his reputation and will not do anything that would invite criticism."
Madam Su realized that she had lost her composure in her panic, so she quickly composed herself, sat down, picked up her tea, and took a sip in an attempt to calm herself down.
After waiting and waiting, Su Huai-ren finally returned from next door.
"The child's father, the marriage proposal from Yue Niang..."
Upon seeing her husband return, Madam Su hurriedly went to greet him.
Su Huai-ren shook his head solemnly, "Don't ask any questions. Just pretend nothing happened today, and everything will remain the same."
The old lady nodded in agreement, "What Lord Su said is absolutely right. Don't spread today's matter, lest someone use it to tarnish Yue'er's reputation. Her business is so big, it's inevitable that some people will be envious."
"Thank you for reminding me, Madam. I understand now."
After the old lady took her leave, Su Huai-ren recounted how Nangong Zeyue was the missing eldest prince of Liang.
After hearing this, Madam Su was speechless for a long time; what had happened today was too hard to digest.
Madam Su was stunned for a while before she remembered to ask, "Has the Emperor left?"
Su Huai-ren pointed towards the inner courtyard and said, "Madam, stop asking. Quickly have the servants change the couplets outside the gate and issue a gag order."
Soon, the couplets in front of the Jiang and Nangong residences were replaced, and everything returned to normal.
Gao Mu and Cang Yun were completely stunned when they heard the news.
I don't know whether I should be happy for Nangong Zeyue or sad for him.
Just as the two were about to go to the inner courtyard to report the news, they saw a bright yellow figure leap over the wall from the next room and disappear outside the Star Moon Courtyard in an instant.
In Xingyue Courtyard, Du Yutong and Zhan Shuzhen stood on either side of Jiang Shuyue, talking non-stop.
"Sister Yue'er, your wedding dress is so unique, even more gorgeous and elegant than those sold in ready-made clothing stores."
Du Yutong gently stroked the phoenix tail embroidered with dotted lines.
Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "If you like it, sister, you can have your embroiderer come over to learn the needlework another day. It's very simple, and you can learn it in no time."
Du Yutong withdrew her hand. "That's a good idea. My mother wants me to learn embroidery on my own, but my hands just won't listen to me."
“Sister Jiang, my family doesn’t have any embroiderers. After your wedding, I’ll have my personal maid come and learn.”
Zhan Shuzhen grinned and said, "No need to guess, she's not good at embroidery either."
“Miss Zhan, you haven’t been engaged yet, so it’s not too late for you to learn on your own now,” Du Yutong teased.
"No, no, no, I can handle a knife, but my hands tremble when I hold a needle. It's a pity that my grandmother won't let me practice swordsmanship. I'm neither good at literature nor martial arts now. My mother says I'm afraid I'll never get married."
As she spoke, Zhan Shuzhen spread her hands with an exaggerated expression, which made everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Qiuju glanced at the hourglass and said to Lan'er, "The young master is coming soon, go to the courtyard gate and see."
Lan'er smiled and agreed, then turned and ran away.
Lan'er was running so fast that she almost bumped into someone.
"Your Majesty!"
When Lan'er looked up, she saw that the person in front of her was the Emperor in a bright yellow dragon robe, and she was so frightened that she stammered.
Upon hearing Lan'er's voice, everyone inside looked up towards the doorway.
The emperor walked in calmly.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Qiuju immediately knelt down to pay her respects.
Du Yutong pulled the stunned Zhan Shuzhen to her feet, and the two of them knelt down to pay their respects.
Jiang Shuyue was shocked and stood up to give a slight curtsy.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Xiao Jingzhao was dressed in a dragon robe, as if he had just finished the morning court session and hadn't had time to change into his everyday clothes.
Was he here to congratulate me?
impossible.
Jiang Shuyue lowered her eyes, took a deep breath, and composed herself.
"No need for formalities. This is none of your business. All of you, leave."
Xiao Jingzhao waved his wide sleeves, his tone icy and devoid of any warmth.
"Miss!" Qiu Ju stood up and looked at Jiang Shuyue with concern.
Jiang Shuyue said calmly, "Take them to the front hall."
The group left, and Jiang Shuyue smiled coldly. "I am deeply honored that His Majesty has taken time out of his busy schedule to come and have a drink at our wedding."
Xiao Jingzhao looked at the person in front of him, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, rich and beautiful, stunningly beautiful, like a blooming peony, so beautiful that one could not take their eyes off her.
Xiao Jingzhao suddenly remembered what Lin Xiangzhi had said: if you want to win the heart of a beauty, don't be pretentious and don't care about saving face.
His gaze fell on Jiang Shuyue's face, his tone resentful.
"Moon Lady, you cannot abandon me for someone new."
"you……"
"Xiao Jingzhao, when did I ever abandon you?"
Jiang Shuyue's suppressed anger was about to ignite.
Xiao Jingzhao made up his mind today that he would have to accept whatever Yue Niang said, as long as she understood his feelings.
He frowned, feigning grievance.
"Moon Lady and I have already consummated our marriage. If you marry someone else, wouldn't that be abandoning me?"
"That was just an accident."
"Sui Sui is not an accident, but a pleasant surprise. I would rather give up the country for you and your daughter. Yue Niang, I have long admired you."
Jiang Shuyue almost laughed out of anger at his shameless words.
He's practically building his own harem. And he's still coming here to plead his love.
Jiang Shuyue quickly raised her hand to interrupt Xiao Jingzhao, "Your Majesty, today is my joyous day. Is it appropriate for you to say such things here?"
"Moon Lady, he cannot marry you. Just now, the Liang Kingdom envoy came over, and after verification, he is the missing eldest prince of Liang Kingdom."
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