Before they knew it, Xiao Chang'an's big day arrived.
The Regent's Palace was filled with joy, with banquets set up both inside and outside the palace.
"Haha, congratulations! Your Majesty, your hard times are finally over." Minister Chu walked to the door and patted the Regent, whose head was full of silver hair.
Over the years, everyone has witnessed how much the Regent has suffered.
The princess has woken up, and her daughter has returned home.
Aside from a few more lines on his face, the regent had regained his youthful vigor.
He grabbed his in-law's hand, who was patting his shoulder, and the two secretly tested their strength.
"I have caused the Minister great concern."
Isn't that a cause for concern?
After his daughter married into the Regent's Palace, she rarely went home, saying that her younger sister had not been found, her mother had not woken up, and there was no one to take care of the household.
When the two elders heard this, they were heartbroken and secretly sent many people out to search for the little princess.
"You, as the father-in-law, know this well!" Lord Chu glared at the Regent, stuffed the congratulatory gift in his hand into Mo Qing's hand, and then went to find his daughter with a smile.
"Qianxue, Father is here..."
"Congratulations, Regent! You're going to be a father-in-law again. Oh my, the Princess is still as beautiful as she was ten years ago. You've really struck gold, Regent!"
The speaker was Song Taifu, the new emperor's father-in-law, who had just alighted from his carriage. Ten years ago, when the new emperor was still the second prince, he accidentally sprained his ankle while secretly searching for Xiao Wanwan. Just then, Song Jia's eldest daughter's carriage passed by and took him back to the palace.
After a while, the two became acquainted.
Just then, the Empress caught a cold, and her greatest wish was to see her son get married.
The new emperor immediately betrothed Song Wanqing, the daughter of the Grand Tutor.
"Grand Tutor is beaming with health these days," the Regent joked with a smile.
The Grand Tutor smiled, pointed at the Regent, shook his head, and stepped across the threshold.
We're all fathers, so who has it easier than whom?
"Look! Isn't that His Majesty's carriage?"
"My goodness, His Majesty is here, as are the Empress and the Princess. Wow, this is truly an eye-opening day."
"Yes, when the little princess went missing, I heard that the late emperor was heartbroken and left a will before his death, asking Your Majesty to find the little princess."
The carriage stopped in the distance, and the eunuchs helped the new emperor and empress down from the carriage. The two of them walked towards this side, supporting each other.
A short while later, another carriage stopped next door, and a man who was waving a fan and looking very proud stepped out.
"Yao Fugui is here too? Wow, he's the richest man in Bianjing now, and I think he'll soon be the richest man in the Holy Kingdom."
"That's right, it's just that the shrew standing next to him is a bit too strict..."
"Shh..."
The sounds of firecrackers and drums gradually approached from the entrance, and the people on the street cheered happily.
"General Xiao has returned from his wedding."
"General Xiao, congratulations!"
"General Xiao got married ten years earlier than the Regent, and I'm afraid no one in Bianjing can break his father's record."
"Hahaha……"
As the bridal sedan chair descended, the bride emerged from it, her phoenix crown gleaming in the sunlight, captivating the groom.
Before the matchmaker could even say any auspicious words, the groom scooped up the bride and carried her into the house.
The matchmaker paused for a moment, then smiled and kept talking to the backs of the newlyweds.
"The bride alights from the sedan chair, joy fills the new home, a match made in heaven, a house full of gold and jade."
"The bride steps over the fire basin, bringing both children and wealth; the groom carries her across, ensuring family harmony and prosperity."
The groom carried the bride to the front door of the hall, stepped over the threshold with a domineering air, and then carefully put the bride down.
Under the red veil, the bride's face was so red with embarrassment she almost wanted to disappear into the ground.
The Regent and Ye Lanyin sat on either side of the main seat, watching the two newlyweds with smiles.
"First bow to Heaven and Earth."
"Bowing to the parents twice."
"Three bows to the parents..." the host shouted loudly, and everyone clapped along. Zu Hou shouted in a loud voice, "The ceremony is complete, escort them to the bridal chamber!"
Countless people attended the ceremony, all offering their sincerest congratulations to the newlyweds.
Since Xiao Wanwan disappeared, the Third Young Master Xiao has declared that he will never marry.
No matter how many matchmakers came to his door in Bianjing to propose marriage, he refused them all outright.
Even after Sun's daughter came of age, she refused to marry, causing her parents great distress. Now, seeing their daughter happily getting married, what could they not understand?
It's simply a case of mutual affection, but the man is unhappy at home and he's afraid of delaying the woman's life.
The crowd cheered as they escorted them into their bridal chamber.
After seeing Young Master Xiao's furrowed brows for so many years, now it's finally time to tease him properly.
Xiao Wanwan, along with several of her nephews, followed them all the way, practically rushing into the bridal chamber.
"Auntie, I want some candy!" The youngest nephew, named Xiao Jingtian, looked up and held out his hand to Xiao Wanwan. "Three candies!"
Xiao Wanwan immediately reached into her pocket, pulled out three candies, and stuffed them into his hand.
"We'll eat later."
Xiao Jingtian grinned like a puppy, "Okay."
While the couple was making a ruckus in the bridal chamber, the two sneaked under the table and whispered to eavesdrop.
"Auntie, could you move over here?"
Shh, Auntie is holding you.
"Auntie, can I have some candy now?"
"Okay, but eat quietly, and don't smack your lips..."
Then, Xiao Chang'an led his bride into the bridal chamber, carefully helped her sit down on the edge of the bed, and said with a blushing face.
"Ruge, I've finally married you."
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Sun Rugo nodded shyly, "Husband, go and offer a toast first."
"So that people won't laugh at us..."
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