May everything go smoothly.
But considering how difficult it was for Yun Qi to propose to Princess Qinghe, if it weren't for the incident involving the Prince of Yanping and the Yun family's immunity from death, it's hard to say whether this marriage would have been possible. It was just too difficult.
Yun Qi's heart and eyes were filled with Princess Qinghe, but since Princess Qinghe was covered by a veil, he could not see her face. He only hoped to get to the bridal chamber as soon as possible and lift the veil.
But Yun Qi's anxiety was useless. He had just sent Princess Qinghe back to her new house when Tang Ze and Du Cheng'an came over and practically dragged Yun Qi away.
The groom has to go and offer toasts.
There are over a hundred tables.
Even if each table only offers one cup of wine, that would be enough for Yun Qi to drink.
Yun Qi, "..."
Looks like today is truly going to be a day of getting drunk and having fun.
The ingredients used in the Yun family's wedding banquet were the best available in Kyoto, as were the wines.
The Yun family prepared 120 tables, which was just three or four tables too many. Luckily, the Yun family had a large place, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to fit more than 100 tables.
The wedding banquet was so lively that you couldn't hear anyone if they spoke softly.
Grandpa Yun's joy was beyond words.
Previously, a group of close friends came to the capital to attend the wedding banquet of his granddaughter and the top scholar. However, after the wedding invitations were sent out, the marriage fell through. Fortunately, Xie Jingyan and Shen Wan were there to save face for him. Old Master Yun led his friends to the Ling Prince's Mansion for the wedding banquet and even had to meet the Emperor. Old Master Yun had a lot of face among his friends.
But that wedding banquet was held at the Ling Prince's residence, out of respect for the Ling Prince. Today, it's at the Yun family's residence. Not all the officials are here, but at least 80% of them are. Even the First Prince personally came to the Yun family's wedding banquet. Those who couldn't come, such as the Duke of Mao's residence and the Left Prime Minister's residence, sent people to deliver congratulatory gifts. Old Master Yun never dreamed that the Yun family could have such glory today. His life has been worthwhile.
The wedding banquet lasted for more than an hour before it ended. The guests left first, but Shen Wan, Xie Jingyan, Shen Du, and Princess Huai'an stayed a little longer.
Old Master Yun was so happy that he got drunk. Old Madam Yun also drank a couple more cups of fruit wine and felt a little dizzy. She was helped away by the servants to rest.
Shen Wan bid farewell to Madam Yun and Madam Yun, saying, "Then we'll head back now."
Madam Yun wanted to see them off, but Shen Wan refused. Although the Fourth Madam and the Right Prime Minister's wife helped to entertain the guests, Madam Yun and Second Madam Yun were the most tired. However, they were happy no matter how tired they were.
Upon arriving at the main gate of the Yun residence, Xie Jingyan helped Shen Wan into the carriage, but he himself did not get on. Shen Wan disliked the smell of alcohol and was afraid of upsetting her. The gentleman rode back to the palace.
Yinshuang and Haitang boarded the carriage to accompany Shenwan. The two maids talked enthusiastically about the Yun family's wedding banquet today, chatting and laughing. Shenwan was feeling a little sleepy, but the maids' laughter dispelled her drowsiness, and she became more alert.
After returning to Jingmoxuan, Shen Wan didn't sleep. It was already late, and if she slept any longer, she would definitely toss and turn all night. She washed her face with cold water and then found something to do to pass the time.
I ate quite a bit at the wedding banquet, and I wasn't hungry when it was time for dinner, so I didn't bring dinner into the house.
She hadn't eaten dinner, and was hungry when it was time for bed. Shen Wan hesitated whether to ask the kitchen to make her a midnight snack, when Xie Jingyan returned.
As Xie Jingyan entered the house, there was a knock on the window.
Xie Jingyan walked over, opened the window, took a food box from Chen Feng, and turned to Shen Wan, saying, "Are you hungry? Come and eat."
Shen Wan quickly put down the book in her hand and got off the small couch. At that time, Xie Jingyan had already opened the food box, and a fragrant aroma of fatty intestines wafted out, making Shen Wan's stomach churn.
Shen Wan picked up her chopsticks and began to eat heartily, then looked at Xie Jingyan and said, "What about you? You didn't eat dinner either."
Xie Jingyan said, "I ate two pastries in the study, so I'm not hungry."
Actually, she also ate some pastries.
But I was still starving.
Pregnant women get hungry so easily.
Shen Wan ate the noodles with gusto. The braised pork intestines were especially fragrant today, and the portion was generous. She ate with great relish.
After eating her fill, drowsiness crept in, and Shen Wan couldn't resist going to sleep. Xie Jingyan stopped her, saying, "Sleeping right after eating is bad for your digestion. Play a game of chess with me before you sleep."
Before Shen Wan could agree, Haitang had already set up the chessboard.
Shen Wan looked at Xie Jingyan and said, "You have to give way to my three sons."
"OK."
Shen Wan sat down on the small couch and let her have a three-stone handicap. She thought she might win if she played seriously.
It turned out she was overthinking it.
Xie Jingyan didn't want her to go to bed early, so he deliberately kept her hanging for a quarter of an hour. When the quarter of an hour was up, he quickly and decisively defeated Shen Wan, leaving her completely annihilated. This infuriated Shen Wan so much that she almost turned against him.
Shen Wan puffed out her cheeks in anger. Xie Jingyan said, "You're angry already?"
How could Shen Wan not be angry? He could have won against her much earlier, but he kept her hanging for so long, as if he was playing her for a fool.
Shen Wan ignored him, got off the small couch, and as she passed in front of Xie Jingyan, he pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Don't be angry, I'll let you be on top tonight."
Shen Wan, "..."
That bastard is driving her crazy! He's still thinking about this?!
"You'll be sleeping in the study tonight..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Xie Jingyan picked her up and carried her to the bed.
...
The next day, Shen Wan woke up when the sun was high in the sky.
After Shen Wan finished washing up, the kitchen brought out the food. Because the portion was smaller than usual, Shen Wan asked, "Has Your Highness eaten?"
Yinshuang replied, "The prince left the manor after finishing his meal."
Not knowing what Xie Jingyan was doing leaving the manor so early, Shen Wan asked. Yin Shuang didn't know, so Shen Wan sat down to eat breakfast.
Xie Jingyan returned just before noon. As soon as he entered the house, Shen Wan asked him, "What were you busy with?"
After asking the question, Shen Wan felt that she had been meddling too much.
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