The noise and footsteps drew closer.
Under Ning Xi'er's intense gaze, Ning Xu nodded emphatically.
Ning Xi'er quickly added, "Please have Second Brother relay my message to Eldest Brother verbatim. Eldest Brother will definitely make arrangements in advance. Also..."
She instructed, "If we set off for the Prince's residence now, the soldiers confiscating his property must already be on their way. His Highness Prince Cheng is in a difficult situation, whether he is being sent from prison or on his way to exile..."
"Many things are bound to happen. Since I can foresee them, Second Brother, you must trust me. Your sister is capable of protecting herself. No matter what happens along the way, you must not act rashly!"
"No matter what happens along the way, I can handle it, so please don't worry about me, second brother. I know I'm not a pushover; I'll take care of myself!"
"To save your maternal grandfather's family from this crisis, for your mother's health, the safety of your two older brothers, and the safety of your sister-in-law and the four children, no matter what happens in the future, you must not act rashly!"
"Once we've rescued all the people we're going to save, we'll have plenty of opportunities to repay those people for the humiliation and pain they suffered!"
Ning Xi'er's gaze suddenly turned cold and sharp.
The wedding attendants from Prince Cheng's mansion had already entered the courtyard with smiles on their faces, leaving Ning Xu with no extra time.
Those who have been tempered on the battlefield understand best how to make choices, even if their hearts are breaking at this moment.
His sister was right. The important thing was the big picture. After today, he would do his best to complete his sister's instructions, discuss things with Kong Xiu, and then return to the border to discuss things further with his elder brother!
As soon as Ning Xu left the room, Haitang and Aoxue rushed in, helped Ning Xier cover her head with a veil, and helped her up.
"Your Highness, we servants have come to escort you back to your residence!"
The two old women, beaming with joy, went to Haitang and Aoxue's side and helped Ning Xi'er up...
Ning Xi'er stepped out of the courtyard gate, passed through the main hall, and listened to the joyous music and singing all the way. The servants of the Marquis's mansion were orderly arranging the transport of the dowry...
In ordinary families, when a daughter gets married, her parents would weep as they see her off at the door. But because of the incident that morning, Ning Xi'er had just returned from her trip, and Marquis Ning Wei, having calmed down somewhat, was not in a perfunctory mood at the moment...
It's just a formality anyway; I just hope the person gets to Prince Cheng's residence smoothly, and the rest of the arrangements go well...
Therefore, apart from the sounds of gongs and drums and the surrounding crowds discussing the matter, no one in the Hou family shed a single tear.
"Your Highness, watch your step! We're here to help you into the sedan chair!"
The old women reminded the sedan chair bearers to tilt the sedan chair to make it easier for Ning Xi'er to get in.
"etc!"
Ning Xu stepped out from behind the Marquis and walked straight to the old women.
Ning Wei was extremely anxious and scolded in a low voice, "Ning Xu, what are you doing?! Don't delay the auspicious time!"
Ning Xu turned his head slightly to look at his "good father"...
That stern gaze was like a bucket of cold water poured over Ning Wei's head.
Despite it being midday, Ning Wei felt a chill creeping over him.
Looking at Ning Xu again, although he was expressionless and his eyes showed no emotion, Ning Wei felt that his son was different from when he first came back.
Ning Xu ignored him and turned to Ning Xi'er, "Little sister, let me carry you into the sedan chair!"
In the Great Yan Dynasty, only girls who were extremely favored and valued by their maternal family would be carried into the sedan chair by their maternal brothers when they got married.
Even without a biological brother, a cousin with the same surname can take over the duties.
Upon hearing this, the old women laughed and let go, serving the woman to the side.
Ning Xu carefully picked up Ning Xi'er, walked calmly over the armrest of the bridal sedan chair, and steadily placed Ning Xi'er into the sedan chair.
Under the veil, Ning Xi'er felt a wave of dizziness.
It must be that the original owner's remaining consciousness resurfaced, feeling the attachment to her older brother at this moment, and thus she acted strangely.
The old women helped hold up the curtain, and the Marquis urged them on. The two had no more time to speak. Ning Xu gripped Ning Xi'er's wrist tightly, his face grim, and stepped out of the sedan chair...
The wedding procession of Prince Cheng's Mansion was extremely extravagant; the betrothal gifts were all bestowed by the emperor, and the procession itself was arranged by the Ministry of Rites at the emperor's behest...
The common people gathered to watch, all deeply moved by the Emperor's high regard for Prince Cheng...
Sitting in the sedan chair, Ning Xi'er, and Ning Xu watching the wedding procession gradually disappear into the distance, both had a cold smile on their lips.
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