The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became; a chill ran down Shen Wan's spine.
The news that Shen Wan and Shen Ying almost got into the wrong bridal sedan chair was quickly relayed to the old lady and the second madam by the maids. The second madam asked anxiously, "Did they get into the wrong bridal sedan chair?"
The maid shook her head. "Luckily, the young lady asked when she got into the bridal sedan chair, and it has already been changed back."
"It's good that it's back..."
The second wife looked relieved.
She dared not disobey the Empress and Prince Jin, but she did as they instructed. The eldest daughter did not take the bait and still married into Prince Ling's household, so she could not be blamed.
Watching Shen Wan enter the bridal sedan chair at the Ling Prince's mansion, Xie Jingyin's face, under the sunlight, was like the sky before a storm, filled with repression.
The foolproof, sure-fire plan fell apart right before his eyes. Xie Jingyin felt like killing someone, but there was nothing he could do. He could only leave with a belly full of resentment and his bridal sedan chair from the Prince of Jin's residence.
Shen Wan didn't know how long she had been jostled in the bridal sedan chair; she only felt that her neck was about to break under the weight of the phoenix crown on her head. Getting married was such a tiring thing, and she had experienced it twice already...
She hadn't had a drop of water, and was both hungry and thirsty. Heaven knows how happy she was when she heard the sounds of firecrackers and suonas.
We've finally arrived at Prince Ling's residence.
The Eighth Prince Xie Jingxuan wanted to help Xie Jingyan shoot arrows at the bridal sedan chair. Xie Jingyan was sitting in a wheelchair, and Chen Feng pushed him over. He said, "Thank you for your hard work, Eighth Brother. I can shoot arrows myself."
Xie Jingxuan then handed him the bow and arrows.
Xie Jingyan drew his bow, and the onlookers held their breath. If he missed, it would be embarrassing at most, but if he shot badly and hit the bride in the bridal sedan chair, then the happy occasion would turn into a tragedy.
Xie Jingyan shot three arrows at the bridal sedan chair, then pushed the wheelchair over. The matchmaker lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, and Xie Jingyan reached out and said, "My lady, please get out of the sedan chair."
Seeing the hand that reached in, Shen Wan hesitated for a moment, but still reached out her hand. He held it tightly, and a strange feeling inexplicably rose in her heart.
He led Shen Wan out of the bridal sedan chair, and the matchmaker handed her a large red silk ribbon before Xie Jingyan let go of her.
The two entered the mansion, and Shen Wan stepped over the brazier, mounted her horse, and arrived at the main hall.
The Left Vice Minister of Rites announced, "The auspicious hour has arrived!"
"Wedding ceremony."
Shen Wan thought Xie Jingyan would bow in his wheelchair, but he said, "Help me up."
Chen Feng helped Xie Jingyan up, and the two stood side by side.
The Left Vice Minister of Rites shouted, "First bow to Heaven and Earth—"
Just as Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan were about to bow down, a hoarse voice rang out:
"His Majesty has arrived."
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