Chapter 148 Marriage
Soon it was the eighth day of the fourth month.
Early in the morning, a number of people arrived at the Princess's residence.
Grandma Xi combed Xu Chumian's hair.
"Comb through to the end."
"Two combs of white hair, level with the eyebrows."
"Three combs bring a house full of children and grandchildren."
The person in the mirror was heavily made up, with rouge covering Xu Chumian's originally pale face.
Her face was expressionless, showing no trace of the joy of getting married.
This doesn't seem like the rumors circulating that the young couple has a harmonious relationship...
Grandma Xi didn't dare to say these words out loud.
Just then, a commotion came from outside.
They say the princess has arrived.
Xu Chumian's expression changed slightly.
Rongchang, dressed in palace attire, already possessed an intimidating aura at such a young age.
Xu Chumian was wearing a heavy wedding dress. She stood up without moving, and Rong Chang had already entered the room.
The maids and servants inside bowed in greeting.
Rongchang said slowly, "No need for such formalities."
Everyone inside the room left.
Xu Chumian looked at her younger sister, a faint smile appearing on her face.
Rongchang's face was a mix of tears and laughter. "Sister, you look so beautiful today."
Xu Chumian patted her younger sister on the shoulder.
Rongchang hugged his sister and said, "Sister, if Zhao Yu doesn't treat you well in the future, I will ask Father to issue an edict to punish him."
"The people in the Duke of Zhao's mansion treated me very well."
Rongchang's eyes were wet.
She and her sister were supposed to be together forever, but she went to the palace, and her sister got married so quickly.
In just over six months, everything changed dramatically.
Rongchang added, "By the way, sister, the Crown Prince is here today too. He said he came to see you off on your wedding."
Xu Chumian has no other relatives.
Zhao Yu sought out Rong Chang and the Crown Prince to support Xu Chumian.
Upon hearing this, Xu Chumian was startled.
They had a rough idea of who was behind it.
The two sisters whispered to each other inside the house.
The makeup artist did Xu Chumian's makeup again, and after everything was ready, the wedding procession arrived quickly.
The crown prince was waiting outside.
A red blur loomed before Xu Chumian, making it difficult for her to see the path clearly.
The Crown Prince arrived at this moment and said with a smile, "This is the first time I have been allowed to marry as a member of the bride's family."
Xu Chumian made a gesture as if to bow.
The Crown Prince smiled and stopped her, "I was just joking with you, don't take it seriously."
The Crown Prince paused for a moment and then said, "Your relationship with Rongchang is deep, surpassing that of many sisters. I am Rongchang's brother, and by rights, I am also your brother. What is wrong with sending you off to your marriage?"
Xu Chumian's eyes welled up with tears. "Thank you, Your Highness."
The crown prince smiled but said nothing more.
Today, Lord Zhao's marriage to Princess Jinyang is an exceptionally grand affair.
The war in the north was still ongoing, and the Duke of Zhao did not live to see his son's wedding.
The people lined the roadside to watch the spectacle.
We arrived at the main gate of the Princess's Mansion.
Zhao Yu dismounted. He was dressed in red, handsome and tall. He usually wore dark clothes and rarely wore bright colors, which made his appearance somewhat devilishly beautiful.
The Crown Prince handed Xu Chumian's wrist to Zhao Yu.
"He'an, you must take good care of Jinyang from now on, respect her and love her."
Standing beside her elder brother, the Crown Prince, Rongchang couldn't help but tear up. "If you treat my sister badly, I will bring her into the palace."
Zhao Yu only had eyes for Xu Chumian.
There was no one else around.
"The love of my life, I will never betray her."
Xu Chumian wore a veil, her eyes lowered, and she could only see a corner of Zhao Yu's robe.
Zhao Yu extended his hand.
Xu Chumian looked down but did not make a move.
A moment of silence followed.
Zhao Yu's expression remained unchanged; he simply waited for her in silence.
After a long while, Xu Chumian finally placed her hand on it.
Zhao Yu had thick, dark eyebrows. He held Xu Chumian's hand and helped her into the sedan chair.
Upon arriving at the Duke of Zhao's mansion, the road was bustling with noise and cheers.
The wedding of the Zhao family's heir was an extraordinary affair.
Once inside the sedan chair, Xu Chumian reached out and tore off her veil.
There's still quite a distance between the princess's residence and the Zhao family's home.
Xu Chumian gazed ahead.
His expression was blank.
Xu Chumian only put on her veil when she arrived at the gate of the Duke's mansion.
Everything proceeded as normal, and Xu Chumian never hesitated.
She led them all the way into the courtyard.
This courtyard is basically the same as in my previous life.
Zhao Yu has been completely restored to its original state.
Even the room's furnishings were the same as in his previous life.
Inside the room, Granny Liang was saying auspicious words.
The surrounding area was noisy.
Xu Chumian didn't want to hear anything; she just found it noisy.
She sat quietly on the edge of the bed, her eyes lowered beneath the veil, her peripheral vision catching a glimpse of her own palms.
My palms were covered in fingernail marks.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Zhao Yu entered.
The man was clearly intoxicated.
Granny Liang said many flattering things, and the room was filled with the wish that the child would be born soon.
The dragon and phoenix candlesticks burned slowly.
Red candles weep.
"Young Master, it's time to put on the veil."
A figure appeared in front of Xu Chumian, and she smelled the alcohol on Zhao Yu.
Xu Chumian clenched her fists, her heart pounding.
It was alright since she was alone just now.
Now that it's time to lift the veil, Xu Chumian can't help but feel nervous.
A soft laugh came from above.
"Don't be afraid."
As soon as she finished speaking, a bright light shone in front of Xu Chumian.
When the bride appeared, everyone in the house gasped.
To say she's as beautiful as a fairy, or as lovely as a celestial being, wouldn't be an exaggeration at all.
Xu Chumian's gaze first fell on Zhao Yu's waist.
She slightly raised her eyes to meet Zhao Yu's dark and deep phoenix eyes.
Xu Chumian moved her lips, seemingly about to say something, before quickly looking away.
The people inside the house quickly noticed something was wrong.
This... doesn't look like a newlywed couple at all...
The old woman quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly said to proceed to the next step.
Drink the nuptial wine.
The things on the table were already prepared.
Xu Chumian followed Zhao Yu's movements like a puppet on a string.
The two men's arms were intertwined.
Xu Chumian drank the wine.
Zhao Yu's gaze never left Xu Chumian.
Zhao Yu took in the blank and dejected look on Xu Chumian's face.
He pursed his lips.
After all the procedures were completed, Zhao Yu still needed to go to the front yard.
Xu Chumian acted as if she hadn't heard a thing.
Zhao Yu came to her side and hugged her tightly.
He whispered, "Chu Mian, we're married."
Xu Chumian responded with a soft "hmm".
Zhao Yu's eyes were filled with mockery. "So, you smile at me."
Xu Chumian moved her lips.
He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.
Zhao Yu felt a pang of pain in his heart.
He gently patted Xu Chumian's back.
The two embraced for a long time until Guan Yan urged them from outside.
Zhao Yu kissed her forehead. "Wait for me in the room. I'll be back soon."
Xu Chumian lowered her eyes and said, "Mm."
"Don't be afraid."
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