Chapter 114: Pomp and Circumstance
Seeing that they could not catch up with the princess's convoy, the two decided to stay another night.
After all, Mu Qing couldn't bear to see his wife getting frightened and then having to travel overnight.
He himself was also very tired and had a splitting headache for some reason.
They encountered big trouble again while on the road. They originally wanted to speed up, but Hu Xin'er had never ridden a horse. Her thighs were rubbed bloody while they were on the road, and there was no magic medicine to heal them.
The eldest princess was worried that something might happen to them, so she sent Yingyi to pick them up, but Yingyi was helpless when he saw the situation.
He could only suggest that they take a carriage instead, while he would provide close protection and deliver messages by carrier pigeon.
When the two men finally arrived at the gate of the capital in their carriage, they had been delayed for a long time. The eldest princess and Erdong had already entered the capital.
Ying Yi was driving a carriage and saw a large crowd of people at the city gate from afar, and he couldn't help but hesitate.
When I got closer, I saw a large group of people standing outside the city gate, with lights and decorations, and gongs and drums beating.
The row on the left is full of beautiful maids, whose smiles are so captivating.
The column on the right is full of handsome and stern guards like the Shadow Guards, full of style.
The handsome men and beautiful women are so attractive that people can’t take their eyes off them.
There was a long red carpet on the ground, and a carriage was driving on it. Immediately, four maids came with baskets and scattered flower petals beside it.
Hu Xiner lifted the car curtain in surprise and was shocked by the scene before her.
The music and ceremony stopped, and the guards all knelt on one knee, while the maids also saluted dignifiedly: "Welcome Miss Hu to the capital, the princess has been waiting for a long time!"
After this sound, the music started again, and the scene was ridiculously luxurious.
The eldest princess walked over from the other end of the red carpet with Erdong, waving to the side from time to time along the way, looking very stylish.
The surrounding people and the passing caravans were all whispering to each other. Only the eldest princess could create such a grand scene.
"Aren't you exaggerating too much?" Hu Xiner was stunned for a long time before she reacted.
Mu Qing's face was full of disapproval: "What a waste."
The princess rolled her eyes at Mu Qing and said, "Lu Yunjue, if you can't talk, just say less. Hu Xin'er is my woman now. Be careful or I'll ask her to divorce you!"
Mu Qing's face turned terribly dark.
He is now very worried that his wife will be led astray by the eldest princess.
Maybe going to Beijing was a wrong decision.
The princess looked at Hu Xin'er, who was looking embarrassed, raised her eyebrows and smiled, "This princess always has such a grand ceremony when she goes out. What's so strange about this? Woman, there are still many things you don't know!"
Hu Xin'er speechlessly jumped off the carriage and was supported by Mu Qing: "What did you say? The music is too loud, I can't hear you clearly!"
"Haha, admit it, you are envious!" The eldest princess put her hands on her hips and laughed.
Hu Xiner held her forehead helplessly: This guy looks so stupid, the domineering, cool and arrogant look when I first met him was indeed an illusion!
Although she was indeed envious, she still complained: "If I had to have a band playing music behind me every time I went out, I would be deaf in less than five years."
The eldest princess frowned: "How dare you curse me to be deaf!"
Hu Xin'er glanced at her ears with pity: "Well, if you say so, then so be it."
After the two of them finished arguing, they started talking about business.
"Didn't the emperor pass away? Why can't I see how sad you are?" Hu Xiner talked about this and held the eldest princess's hand.
I remember that when the eldest princess was in town, she fainted upon hearing the news of His Majesty's death.
It can be seen that he has a very close relationship with Your Majesty.
Speaking of this, the eldest princess's expression became a little unhappy: "Alas, it's hard to put it into words."
"Besides, we can't make such a big fuss now, or we'll be reported by the censors!" Hu Xiner said uncertainly.
No matter which dynasty, when the emperor passed away, people should observe mourning for 100 days, right?
It is said that even meat cannot be eaten, and rituals and music are completely prohibited.
The eldest princess had a complicated expression: "You'll know when you get to the palace."
No matter how much she was asked, she refused to reveal any more information.
Hu Xiner finally arrived at the palace with full of doubts.
The road was full of layers and winding paths, with people changing from one sedan chair to another.
Hu Xin'er was so dizzy from all this that she had to take a bath, change clothes, and have the palace maids do her makeup before she could meet the emperor.
It was noon when they arrived, and it was already evening when they finished the whole process.
Looking at the starry sky outside the window, Hu Xiner exclaimed, "Wow!"
This is the first time I have taken a genuine flower petal bath in my past and present lives.
At first she was a little curious, but later she felt her skin was about to wrinkle. When she tried to climb out of the bathing pool, she was ruthlessly dragged back by the palace maid.
On weekdays, she just casually tied her hair into a ponytail, which looked very rough in the eyes of the palace maids.
Married women all have to wear their hair in a bun. Hu Xiner walked out of the door with her exquisite hair. Her pink and purple chest-length skirt and wide-sleeved shirt were blown by the night breeze, making her look like a fairy.
The eldest princess was extremely satisfied: "Now she can be called my friend! With just a little effort, she can outshine all the noble ladies in Kyoto!"
She stepped forward and tried to pinch Hu Xin'er's face, but Hu Xin'er dodged her dirty hands in disgust: "Where is my husband?"
"You stinky woman who forgets her loyalty for the sake of beauty!" The princess glared at her. "Look, isn't Mu Qing over there?"
She stepped aside, and Hu Xiner happened to bump into Mu Qing's smiling face. The man was wearing a silver waist-length Hanfu embroidered with stars, which shone against the moonlight, making him look like a banished immortal.
Hu Xiner was so drooling at his handsomeness.
The eldest princess said proudly, "Mu Qing's current outfit is based on Lu Yunjue's previous dressing style. Now you know why all the women in Kyoto are crazy about him, right?"
Hu Xiner nodded frantically. She was extremely moved by his appearance. No wonder the eldest princess wanted to have both Lu Yunjue and Mu Qing!
"Sister, please wipe your saliva." The eldest princess shook her head. "You are already an old couple, why do you still act like you have never seen the world?"
"Who's old?" Hu Xin'er retorted subconsciously, "We're newlyweds, okay?"
Mu Qing nodded approvingly, walked over and took Hu Xiner's hand.
The way he moved was different from when he was standing still. If he was a noble flower on the mountain that could not be violated or desecrated just now, now he was a gentle and elegant young man.
Every move he made was as smooth as flowing water, making people unable to help but stare at his movements and sigh that there really are such people in the world.
Hu Xin'er was stunned again, feeling very embarrassed.
Mu Qing smiled faintly and waved his sleeve in front of her eyes: "Madam, have you seen enough?"
"Ah! I really can't stand it anymore!" The eldest princess couldn't help but sigh, holding her face, "If this continues, I will definitely fall in love with Lu Yunjue all over again!"
At the same time, she looked at Erdong secretly, trying to make him jealous.
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