Emperor Xianzong had no idea that sending two young men, or secret guards, to his unmarried daughter was a very immoral thing. Emperor Xianzong could not think of it, and of course he could not expect Yu Xiaoxiao to understand the morals. One of them insisted on giving it, and the other did not want to commit the death penalty for disobeying the emperor's order, so the father and daughter decided on this matter "happily".
After returning to Fenghua Palace with two tall and strong young secret guards, Yu Xiaoxiao said to Nanny Wang: "My father said that you can ask Concubine Zhao for any amount of money you want."
Nanny Wang was still worried about the two secret guards following her princess. It was not a good influence for the young boy and girl. After hearing Yu Xiaoxiao's words, Nanny Wang became more motivated. Nanny Wang was always the first to rush to the front line when it came to making things difficult for Concubine Zhao. "Don't worry, Princess." Nanny Wang forgot about the two secret guards on the spot and patted her chest to assure Yu Xiaoxiao: "I will go to find Concubine Zhao tomorrow!"
In this way, Yu Xiaoxiao felt relieved.
In the days that followed, Nanny Wang reported to Concubine Zhao every day, as if she was going to take away all the valuables in the imperial palace. Concubine Zhao endured it. After the Gu family was executed for hiding the dragon robe, shouldn't the things that the fat woman took away be returned to the royal family?
"Give it to her," Concubine Zhao instructed her subordinates, "The emperor has only one daughter, the eldest princess. Give her whatever she wants."
After some time of this, by the time Concubine Zhao was able to sit up from the bed, the day for Princess Linglong to get married had arrived.
On this early autumn morning, Yu Xiaoxiao put on her bright red wedding dress and was carried on the back of Emperor Xianzong's younger brother, Prince Rui's eldest son, as she walked out of the main gate of the imperial palace.
The person from the Gu family who came to welcome the bride was the second young master, Gu Xingyan. He was riding on a tall horse, with a respectful expression but no smile on his face.
"Gu Xinglang's condition is not improving?" Xianzong stood on the tower of the imperial palace, looking at Gu Xingyan who was leading his daughter to the bridal sedan step by step with a red silk, and asked Jingzhong behind him: "Didn't the imperial physician say that the injury is getting better?"
Jingzhong said, "In reply to your Majesty, it is said that the Prince Consort can barely get out of bed, but cannot ride a horse, so they asked the Second Young Master Gu to come and welcome the bride."
Xianzong nodded and felt relieved.
Jingzhong said, "Your Majesty, I have escorted the Princess' dowry to the Gu Mansion. Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
Xianzong just waved to Jingzong. Any father would have mixed feelings watching his daughter get married. Even if Xianzong was a tyrant, he was still a father. Now, watching the bridal sedan slowly moving away from the palace amidst the joy, he felt both sad and happy. He sighed, "The queen should be able to rest in peace now."
The eunuchs, palace maids, and guards who served Emperor Xianzong all had twitching lips. It was really hard to say.
The eldest princess of the imperial family got married, with a ten-mile-long red wedding bridal array, attracting the people of the capital to stop and watch along the way. The people marveled at the dignity of the royal family, but few of them truly envied the eldest princess's marriage.
When the sedan chair embroidered with a picture of birds paying homage to the phoenix in gold thread stopped in front of the Gu Mansion, firecrackers were heard. The children cheered and the adults applauded. Although the bride was a royal princess, there were still some fearless soldiers who clamored to see the bride.
Yu Xiaoxiao was led down from the sedan by Gu Xingyan with a red silk. After her feet touched the ground, she felt less dizzy. She was not carsick, airplanesick, or seasick, but after riding in a sedan once, she found that she was actually sedan-sick.
"Princess," Nanny Wang and the matchmaker supported Yu Xiaoxiao on each side and whispered to her, "The house looks good, but it's a little small."
Yu Xiaoxiao didn't say anything. She had no idea about the groom, and she had even less idea about the groom's family property.
At this time in the back house of the Gu Mansion, Gu Xinglang was lying in his new room, listening to the joy and noise coming from the front house, his face still with an indifferent expression.
The old lady sat in front of the bed and whispered, "Her Royal Highness the Princess has entered the mansion."
Gu Xinglang hummed.
The old lady said: "Today is your big day. Now that you have a family, you are an adult. You must live a good life with the princess. She married you, so you can't let her down."
Gu Xinglang lowered his eyes and said, "Grandma, I understand. I'm just afraid that I'm dragging her down."
Gu Xinglang's words almost made the old lady cry. After staying in bed for these days, Gu Xinglang seemed to be in better spirits, but the injuries on his feet worsened. Not only did the wounds not heal, but they also fester. The doctors who were invited shook their heads and said there was nothing they could do. The old lady cried many times behind her back, but in front of her grandson, she could not shed tears. She forced a smile and said, "My grandson is so good, how could he be a burden? Can't live without riding a horse and fighting? Foolish boy!"
After listening to his grandmother's advice, Gu Xinglang just smiled.
The old lady was about to persuade him again when the matchmaker's voice came from outside the door, "The bride is coming!"
The old lady quickly stood up from the bed.
Yu Xiaoxiao, with her head covered with a red veil, walked into her new house. As soon as she entered the house, she smelled the scent of incense that was used to cover up the strong smell of medicine.
Nanny Wang helped her princess to the bedside. When she saw the groom half lying and half sitting on the bed, her heart sank. This Third Young Master Gu was wearing a bright red wedding suit and had a deathly look on his face. Could he be about to die?
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