Chapter 152: The Seat
The noisy wedding hall suddenly became quiet.
Everyone looked at each other, unable to believe that the emperor actually came to the Jingbei Palace to attend the wedding.
Even King Jingbei didn't think of it and quickly got up to welcome the emperor.
Chen Wan was also surprised. In her previous life, when she was married to Xiao Yun, only Queen Song came out of the palace to accept their kneeling worship. The emperor did not even leave the palace. But in this life, he actually came to the Jingbei Palace.
Is it because she and Xie Jingyu saved the emperor a few days ago?
But the emperor has already rewarded you for saving me.
This is what Chen Wan guessed, and so did the Jingbei Palace and the guests who came to the wedding. But no matter what, it was a great honor for the emperor to go out of the palace to drink at the wedding of his ministers.
The Emperor was not afraid of the marriage between the Duke of Dingguo and the Prince of Jingbei, and even trusted them so much. This shows that the Duke of Dingguo and the Prince of Jingbei had met a wise ruler. Throughout the dynasties, at least nine out of ten emperors would have disapproved of this.
Prince Jingbei welcomed the emperor in, and everyone knelt down to pay their respects to the emperor. Xie Jingyu helped Chen Wan kneel down, and the emperor said, "If it's inconvenient, you don't have to kneel."
Prince Jingbei invites the emperor to take a seat.
The emperor glanced at Shen Wan and Xie Jingyu, and actually sat down.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. That seat belonged to the elder...
The emperor is sitting, where are Prince Jingbei and Princess Jingbei sitting?
I can only sit on the emperor’s lower right hand.
The master of ceremonies, who was the Minister of Rites, was suddenly overwhelmed as he had never encountered such a situation before.
Very few emperors would go out of the palace to attend their ministers' weddings. Usually, they would come after the ceremony. If they came before the ceremony, it would be the first time they met one.
The Minister of Rites decisively changed the order of the worship ceremony.
Bow to heaven and earth.
Second bow to the emperor.
Bow three times to your parents.
at last--
Husband and wife bow to each other!
"Send her to the bridal chamber—"
The bridesmaid supported Chen Wan, held Hongchou's hand, and walked towards the bridal chamber with Xie Jingyu.
As they were going down the stairs, the bridesmaid said, "Be careful with the steps."
Then Xie Jingyu picked up Chen Wan again.
The bridesmaids were envious. The brides she had sent off were at least eighty years old, if not a hundred. But this was the only couple where the groom held the bride all the way and was reluctant to let go. The Princess of Jingbei was truly blessed.
Shen Wan didn't expect Xie Jingyu to hug her again. She struggled, "Let me go. I can walk by myself."
Xie Jingyu said, "It's the same if I hug you."
How come it’s the same?
No one else is like this, okay?
She really doesn't have such a thick skin.
Xie Jingyu carried Chen Wan all the way into Zhaolanxuan, into the bridal chamber, and only put her down when they reached the bridal bed.
Shanhu helped Chen Wan sit down on the wedding bed, and then Prince Yuzhang and Chu Yang came in, carrying Xie Jingyu out on the left and right.
Xie Jingyu asked, "Can you let me say a few words first?"
"It's still early to consummate the marriage, everyone is waiting for your toast."
The sound gradually faded away.
Shen Wan's neck was so sour. Couldn't he help her remove the veil before going to the wedding?
In her previous life, she married Xiao Yun, wore a phoenix crown, sat on the wedding bed, and was so tired that she had a miscarriage and had spotting. Now she feels exhausted when she thinks about it.
But this is not what Shen Wan is most worried about, but that Xie Jingyu wants to drink, and he will bully people when he is drunk.
On such a happy occasion, would the Prince of Jingbei's Mansion give him fake wine mixed with water?
I couldn't help but pray in my heart.
Shen Wan sat upright on the wedding bed and said, "All of you go out."
Xi Niang hesitated for a moment, but still listened to Chen Wan and went out.
The sound of the door closing was heard. Shen Wan reached out to remove the veil, but she couldn't do it because Shanhu was holding her down tightly. "The veil must be removed by the Prince of Jingbei. The girl can't remove it by herself."
Shen Wan said, "I'll cover it again before he comes back."
"That won't work either. What if it's unlucky?" Coral said.
Shanhu also knew that the phoenix crown was heavy and uncomfortable to wear all the time, but she had endured it for so long, and the last half hour didn't matter.
Isn’t the purpose of getting married to bring good luck?
Shen Wan said, "I will be exhausted..."
"Pooh, pooh, pooh! You can't say this word on such a happy occasion. Miss, please bear with it. The Prince of Jingbei will be back soon," Shanhu said quickly.
With this maid watching, Shen Wan had no chance of removing her veil. Shen Wan said, "If I don't remove my veil myself, you can at least give me something to eat, right?"
This works.
Shanhu brought the pastries and Shen Wan picked them up and ate them, but the pastries were a bit dry and his thirsty throat couldn't swallow them at all. Shanhu quickly poured him a cup of tea.
Shen Wan ate four pieces of cakes and drank two cups of tea before she suppressed her hunger. She felt something under her buttocks and found it was a longan, so she ate it decisively.
The hustle and bustle of the front yard could be heard faintly. The bridesmaid was waiting outside, but she was worried and knocked on the door again and came in.
Chen Wan sent them out because she didn't want them to know that she had taken off her veil. Since she wasn't going to take off her veil, there was no need to send them away. The matchmaker and several maids were waiting on the side.
After a full half hour, the maid's congratulations came from outside the door, "Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master!"
"reward!"
Shen Wan sat on the wedding bed and saw the pair of Qilin auspicious cloud boots appear in her sight, walking towards her step by step.
The bridesmaid brought the wedding scales, Xie Jingyu lifted the veil, and Shen Wan saw him.
That face, which looked like a demon in the world, looked even more beautiful against the backdrop of the bright red wedding dress. Shen Wan was stunned for a moment. Xie Jingyu raised the corner of his mouth and asked, "Is my husband so handsome?"
Shen Wan's face flushed red, and he quickly glanced away.
The matchmaker and the maidservant covered their mouths and laughed, then brought the wedding wine over.
Shen Wan moved her butt, and Xie Jingyu sat down beside her. They both picked up the wedding wine, linked their arms, and drank together.
Putting down the wine glass, Xie Jingyu sent the bridesmaid and the maid away and said, "Go down and receive your reward."
"I wish the Crown Prince and his wife to have a son soon, and two in three years."
The matchmaker retreated while saying auspicious words.
When the door closed, Shen Wan, who had been holding it, breathed a sigh of relief. She quickly took off the phoenix crown and said, "I'm so tired."
Xie Jingyu asked, "Are you hungry?"
How can I not be hungry?
Four pieces of cakes can't fill a stomach that hasn't eaten all day.
Anyway, there was no need to be polite with Xie Jingyu, so Shen Wan got up to eat. Just as she picked up the pastries, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Come in."
Two maids brought six dishes and a soup.
The steaming hot food makes people's stomachs boil with greed.
Shen Wan was very hungry and ate heartily. Xie Jingyu picked up some food for her and said, "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke."
Not a moment too late, Shen Wan was eating. Seeing Xie Jingyu looking at her with a smile, Shen Wan suddenly didn't know how to chew the food. She blushed and said, "Don't look at me."
Just eat your meal.
Just halfway through eating, Shen Wan thought of an important question.
The only things in this room that could accommodate a person were a bed and a small couch that was barely big enough for a person to sleep on.
Thinking about this problem, my appetite is gone.
Xie Jingyu lent her the position of Crown Prince's Consort, and she couldn't occupy someone else's bed, but she had never spent the night on a small couch in her life.
Although her sleeping posture was not bad, she was not sure if she would not roll off.
And sleeping for one or two days is okay, but it will become a problem over a long period of time.
Shen Wan looked depressed, and Xie Jingyu asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Shen Wan bit her chopsticks and looked at Xie Jingyu, "Can I sleep on the bed tonight?"
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