Chapter 285 The whole capital knows that I am getting married
Ever since that conversation on the rooftop that night, Jiu felt like he had fallen into a vortex of red and gold.
Every day when she opened her eyes, she saw rolls of brand new bright red brocade being delivered to the palace.
When I close my eyes, all I dream of are the jingling phoenix crowns and the jingling hairpins.
She even had a dream once that she was buried under a pile of memorials. Those memorials did not contain any information about military or national affairs, but about the various procedures and guest lists for the wedding. Every word was shining with gold, almost blinding her eyes.
Ajiu felt that going to outer space to settle accounts with that big devil might be easier than holding a wedding.
At least she fights professionally.
But as for getting married...she's really clueless.
"Girl, please stop moving."
Behind her, a maid with a tearful voice was carefully trying to insert a golden hairpin into her already heavy bun.
"If you move again, this bun will fall apart. The auspicious time is almost here."
Ajiu looked in the bronze mirror at the four maids behind her who were circling around her and sweating profusely, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Chun Tao, my neck is just a little sore."
She muttered softly.
"This crown is too heavy. I feel like there's a mountain on my head."
The maid named Chuntao was the most steady maid in the palace, and she looked helpless at the moment.
"Miss, this is the highest-order 'Nine Dragons and Four Phoenixes Coronet' worn by the Empress during her wedding. Your Highness specifically requested this from His Majesty."
"Just bear with it for a while, and you can change it after the ceremony."
Another maid named Xia He also joined in the fun.
"Yes, yes, this is the first time in our lives that we have seen such a magnificent phoenix crown."
"You are now the most envied woman in the entire capital, no, in the entire world."
Ajiu curled his lips, envying her for carrying a mountain on her back.
She moved her neck, and the pearl tassels on her crown swayed gently, making a crisp sound.
The girl in the mirror was wearing a phoenix crown and a red robe, with bright eyes and white teeth. Her wedding dress, embroidered with phoenixes in gold thread, was dazzling red and incredibly gorgeous.
The pair of purple eyes that always carried a hint of mystery in the past were now stained with a moist luster due to tension and happiness, like the finest amethyst.
It looks really good.
It’s really heavy.
Just as she was lost in thought, the door was gently pushed open.
All the maids in the room fell silent immediately and knelt down in unison.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Ajiu's eyes suddenly lit up, and she saw the figure walking in through the mirror.
Xiao Yu also wore red today.
It was a scarlet-gold wedding dress with intricate dragon patterns embroidered with gold thread on the hem and cuffs, which made his figure look even more upright and handsome.
The face that was always cold in the past now had a gentle smile in the corners of the eyes and eyebrows.
Jiu's heart skipped a beat for no reason and his cheeks felt a little hot.
"All of you go down." Xiao Yu's voice was low.
"yes."
The maids retreated quietly as if they had been pardoned, and considerately closed the door.
The room suddenly became quiet.
Xiao Yu walked step by step behind her and looked at her in the mirror with a focused and passionate gaze.
"It looks good." He exclaimed sincerely.
Jiu felt a little embarrassed by his gaze and complained in a low voice.
"It looks good, but it's too heavy."
"I thought my neck was going to break."
Xiao Yu laughed softly when he heard this, his chest shaking slightly.
He stretched out his hand, carefully avoiding the intricate pearl hairpin on her head, and gently pinched her neck.
"Thank you for your hard work." He said softly.
His fingers were warm and firm, providing just the right amount of relief for her aches and pains.
Ajiu squinted his eyes comfortably, like a cat whose fur had been stroked.
"If you fall, it will be embarrassing."
"No," Xiao Yu's voice was full of pampering, "You won't fall as long as I'm here."
He took her hand and pulled her up from the dressing table.
"Let's go, my princess."
"The guests are all waiting anxiously."
When Xiao Yu appeared in the brightly lit lobby holding Ajiu's hand, the entire hall instantly fell silent.
Civil and military officials, leaders of various Taoist sects, and almost all the prominent figures of the Great Zhou Dynasty gathered here today.
Their eyes were all focused on the newlyweds.
One is the regent who has great power in the court, rules the world with thundering means, and protects the entire world.
One is a little lucky star who protects the country and has a mysterious identity, god-like power, and has saved the world from danger many times.
These two people standing together are so well-matched, so... dazzling.
Ajiu was a little uncomfortable with the feeling of being the center of attention, and subconsciously held Xiao Yu's hand tightly.
Xiao Yu felt her nervousness, so he held her little hand tighter and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Don't be afraid, you are the protagonist today."
"Whoever dares to make you uncomfortable, I will make him uncomfortable for the rest of his life."
His words were a bit overbearing, but they instantly calmed Jiu's heart.
Yes, there is nothing to be afraid of, this person is right next to her.
She straightened her back and faced those gazes that were filled with surprise, awe, or blessings.
A figure wearing a green Taoist robe and holding a whisk came up to them with a smile.
"Oh, my prince, you are finally here."
"The auspicious time is almost here."
The person who came was Chu Xuanyi.
He specially changed into a brand new imperial robe today and combed his hair meticulously.
Xiao Yu glanced at him and spoke in a flat tone.
"What's the rush?"
"It is a blessing for them to wait a little longer."
The corners of Chu Xuanyi's mouth twitched.
Okay, you are a high-ranking official, you have the final say on your wedding.
He turned to look at Jiu, winked and whispered, "Jiu, you look so beautiful today."
"It's just that this phoenix corona looks heavy. I'll tell the prince about this later. My Imperial Master's Mansion is short of funds recently. I'll be satisfied if he can just break off a pearl from this phoenix corona and give it to me."
Jiu was so amused by him that he burst out laughing, and the tense atmosphere disappeared instantly.
"Okay, I'll talk to him later."
"Just say you've got your eyes on the biggest Dongzhu."
Chu Xuanyi's face turned pale when he heard this and he quickly waved his hands.
"No, no, no, I'm just kidding. I'm afraid he'll break my legs."
Watching them talking and laughing, Xiao Yu's eyes softened a little. Chu Xuanyi was helping Ajiu relieve his tension in his own way.
Just then, there was a slight commotion outside the hall.
Immediately afterwards, a group of women dressed in blue gauze and with graceful figures slowly walked in under the gaze of everyone.
Their ears are pointed and they wear shell-shaped earrings. Their skin has a pearly luster under the lights, and it seems as if water waves are rippling under their feet when they walk.
They are the mermaids from the East China Sea.
All the civil and military officials showed expressions of surprise.
The mermaids have lived in seclusion for thousands of years and have never interacted with outsiders. Yet today they have come in person to congratulate the Regent on his wedding.
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