Chapter 103
Chapter 103
As soon as Old Madam Wen arrived, it was almost dark when Wen Shuse arrived at the Ming family. After Xie Shao sent the people away, he went to Pei Qing to pick up Cui Nian.
Wen Shuse entered the room. Ming Wanrou was already dressed and was putting on her makeup. She looked around and was pulled back by the nanny several times. "Crown Princess, please don't move anymore. Otherwise, you will have to start over. Just hold on for a while, it will be done soon."
Just as he turned his head, he saw Wen Shuse hurried in. He breathed a sigh of relief, stiffened his neck and complained, "Why are you here just now? I've been looking forward to your arrival."
"The ancestor came and delayed us for some time, but luckily we made it." Wen Shuse had someone move a high stool and sat next to Ming Wanrou, watching the nanny help her dress up.
The nanny who combed Ming Wanrou's hair was brought from Fengcheng by Madam Ming. Not only did she have a pair of skillful hands, but she was also a blessed person with many children and grandchildren and a harmonious family. Every time she combed Ming Wanrou's hair, she would recite a word of blessing for her.
Wen Shuse looked carefully and saw that every strand of hair was combed neatly in the hands of the nanny. Her own wedding banquet was held in a hurry and she was in a daze. When she thought about it now, she couldn't remember the makeup process. After watching Madam Ming's wedding banquet, she realized that there are so many details and fun in a girl's marriage.
Ming Wanrou glanced at her and saw her infatuated look, and whispered, "Are you envious?"
Wen Shuse shook his head, "I don't envy you."
Ming Wanrou pouted, despising her hypocrisy. After her makeup was done, she whispered to her, "If you feel regretful, let's ask Commander Xie to make up for it for you. This time, I will definitely send you off to marry."
It's a pity that she could say that. No one can get married twice. Wen Shuse did envy Ming Wanrou for having a wedding banquet of her own, but people are different and their fate is also different.
The wedding banquet between her and her husband was special and different from everyone else's. Instead, it was deeply memorable. Whenever she recalled it, she would sigh that this marriage was not easy to come by. As long as the two of them were living a good life, why bother to hold a wedding banquet again? Wouldn't that be superfluous?
"No regrets. A-Yuan is the first bride I have ever seen. After seeing you get married, I will have more experience when my children and grandchildren get married in the future, and I can give them some advice."
Ming Wanrou blushed, "You've just gotten married and you're already thinking about your children and grandchildren. Aren't you ashamed?"
"Why should I be embarrassed? I've been married for more than half a year."
Ever since Ming Wanrou misheard her words and passed them on to Zhou Kuang, every time he spoke to her, he would be slandered. Knowing that he couldn't win the argument, he questioned her, "Are you here to send off the bride, or to show off?"
Wen Shu restrained his expression, stopped teasing her, and talked about business, "It's different in the palace than in the Ming family, so you have to be more careful."
Ming Wanrou was feeling uneasy about this matter, and said with a bitter face: "What kind of thoughts can I have? I want to learn, but I can't keep my mouth shut. My thoughts were deceived by others in just a few words. Before, our two families were separated by only a wall, and I could consult you if I had something. From now on, one of us will be outside the palace wall and the other inside. If I encounter any problems, who can I turn to for advice?"
"When the marriage was promised, the Ming family thought I was marrying above my station. Now that Prince Jing has been named the Crown Prince and I have become the Crown Prince's Consort, everyone thinks I am so lucky. You don't know that the old ancestor held me and talked to me all night yesterday, and every word he said was about the family's honor. That means the future of the Ming family is tied to me alone. Isn't this putting a rope around my neck? I am pulling the cart in front, and the people of the Ming family are sitting in the back. I am the only one who has to do the work. How can my crude brain have such a big ability? I am not marrying Zhou... the Crown Prince for the sake of wealth and glory. I think he is someone I can rely on for the rest of my life. I just want to live a stable life of taking care of my husband and children. If they want me to do big things for the family, they will probably be disappointed."
This is true. With her straightforward mind, she can't even beat her sisters at home, let alone the bunch of monsters and demons after entering the palace.
She was tricked by the Sixth Lady and the Second Young Master of the Yang Family last time. If it were her, she would probably not even be able to hear the sarcasm from the other party.
But such a person also has her advantages. If she doesn't understand, she will live easily and not care about anything. This makes the other party useless. She comforted him, "When the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince were talking about marriage, there were three girls in the Ming family. Do you know why the Crown Princess chose you?"
Ming Wanrou was stunned, but then she realized that she was stupid. "Do you think I'm stupid?"
Although this is true, there is another way to say it, "You have a broad mind."
Ming Wanrou sighed, "You're the only one who can say it."
In the past, I could fool her a little bit and make her forget what I wanted to say. It seems that the Ming family has put a lot of pressure on her. Wen Shuse continued, "Everyone says that smart people are good, but how many family disputes are caused by smart people? Foolish people have good luck. Haven't you verified that saying now? Which of the Ming family sisters is as good as you in marrying? Look at the Crown Prince. Not only does he have a high status, but his appearance may not be as good as my Commander Xie, but he is also handsome and handsome. The most important thing is that the Crown Prince likes you and can pamper you like a treasure. It's hard to find a good husband, and it's even harder to find a good husband who likes you. You should be happy."
I have never seen someone praise others and also praise themselves at the same time. Ming Wanrou didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she felt more open-minded. "You are right. I will marry my own person and live my own life."
After they talked for a while, the eldest lady of the Ming family arrived. The mother and daughter had something private to talk about, so Wen Shuse couldn't stay in the house any longer and went to the outer room to wait for the time to pick up the bride.
As soon as the sky began to brighten a little, there was movement outside.
After a string of ear-shattering firecrackers, the eunuch who was welcoming the bride sang, "Welcome the Crown Prince's Consort to the sedan chair."
The backyard was in a state of chaos. Wen Shuse hurried in, and together with Madam Ming, he held Ming Wanrou's hand and stepped out of the threshold.
Wen Shuse was about to let go, but Ming Wanrou suddenly grabbed her and said, "Gaoxian, I'm a little scared."
Wen Shuse knew what she was afraid of and encouraged her, "Don't be afraid, it will be over in one night. Look, I got through it all and I'm still strong and healthy."
Ming Wanrou took a long breath and said, "I'll come find you when I leave the palace."
"good."
The second young master Ming, who was waiting outside the door, stepped forward, took Ming Wanrou from Madam Ming and Wen Shuse, and slowly walked towards the door.
Wen Shuse followed the crowd and watched Ming Wanrou get on the sedan chair in the alley. The noisy sounds gradually moved outside the door.
Ming Wanrou's sedan had just risen up when a dozen fireworks suddenly shot up into the sky from the other end of the alley. The brilliant flames dyed the smoky blue sky into a colorful light.
The crowd cheered, and Wen Shuse looked up like everyone else. Xiangyun stood beside her. She had never seen such big fireworks before, and exclaimed, "My lady, it's really beautiful."
Wen Shuse nodded, it was indeed beautiful, "Remember to pay the Crown Prince."
Last time, I gave a fireworks display to the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family. After the news spread, many people came to Mixian Tower to inquire about it.
Zhou Kuang also heard about this and wanted to give Madam Ming a grand wedding so that all of Dongdu could join in the fun. When they went to Mixian Tower to drink that day, he repeatedly told Wen Huai to prepare the best fireworks and set them off along the way.
The fireworks on this side had just burned out when the fireworks in the distance started again. How could an ordinary family spend so much money on a wedding? It was a once-in-a-century event. There were too many people watching the fun in the mansion. Xiangyun was afraid that she would be squeezed, so she stretched out her hand to block the crowd for her.
The bride had left, and Wen Shuse did not stay any longer. He left the house and followed the sedan chair. It was still early, so he did not get on the carriage. He just walked forward while watching the fireworks.
I remember the first time she came to Dongdu, the hustle and bustle seemed so far away from her, but now it is finally closely related to her.
She also became a member of Dongdu.
In the future, she will continue to accompany her husband, take root in the land of Dongdu, and bloom the flame that belongs to them.
Coming out of the alley, Wen Shuse's neck was sore from looking so hard. As soon as she lowered her head, she saw the man walking towards her in the crowd.
The light from the firecrackers reflected on him, shining brightly. The young lady was so fascinated by the handsome man that she stopped and waited for him.
Langjun also saw her, quickened his pace, and walked up to her, "Why did you come out?"
Wen Shuse was also surprised, "Why did my husband come out?" Today is the day when the Crown Prince is getting married. The palace is bustling and chaotic, and the Emperor cannot do without talented people around him.
Xie Shao did not respond to her immediately. He reached out and held her hand, interlocking his fingers with hers tightly. He raised his eyes to look at the jubilant crowd, leaned over and whispered in her ear: "His Majesty has passed away."
Wen Shu was stunned.
It was thought that the Emperor would be able to hold on until the Crown Prince got married, but he didn't. He passed away at this time. A Yuan and the Crown Prince had to wait another year to consummate their marriage.
Wen Shuse took a breath of cold air, how pitiful...
"Except for the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and the two eunuchs serving in the inner chambers, no one knows. Before His Majesty left, he instructed that the funeral should be suspended until the Crown Prince's wedding banquet was over, and then the funeral bell would be rung after noon tomorrow."
The emperor suspended the mourning period for the two of them, and until now Ah Yuan and the Crown Prince have been kept in the dark.
As long as the wedding banquet doesn't turn into a funeral banquet, it's fine. Wen Shuse is worried about something else, "What about the imperial concubine..."
"The prince's men are guarding outside, no one can get in. My father has already entered the palace. Today is the day when the crown prince is getting married. No one suspects anything. The people of the Yang family don't know about it yet."
When the death knell rings tomorrow, there will probably be another storm in the court.
The emperor left an imperial edict.
1: Crown Prince Zhou Qian ascended the throne and named the Crown Prince Zhou Kuang as the Crown Prince.
Second: The imperial concubine could not study with him and was buried in the Zhou family imperial mausoleum together with the empress.
The first one is self-evident, but the second one is not so friendly to the Yang family.
The Yang family’s dream of becoming the empress dowager is gone, and the imperial concubine cannot enter the emperor’s tomb after her death. No matter how tolerant she is, she probably won’t let it go this time.
But no matter how difficult the road ahead is, he will face it head-on, for the sake of the young lady and their bright future.
Xie Shao gently covered the young lady's hand, interlocked his fingers with hers, glanced at the fireworks that were still blooming in the distance, tilted his head and asked her, "Are you jealous, lady?"
This is the second time I was asked if I was envious tonight.
Wen Shuse still shook his head. "There are so many beautiful people and things in this world. How can I envy them all? I envy others, and others also envy me. You live your life by yourself. Whether it is good or not, only you know. Before I got married, I had many ambitions, but now I only have one left. I want to love my husband until we grow old together."
I only envy the mandarin ducks, not the immortals.
Wind and rain are everywhere, as long as my love is with me, it's fine.
The young lady was so sweet-mouthed that the gloom in her heart was swept away. As the fireworks in front of her bloomed, Xie Shao gently touched her shoulder and asked, "What other ambitions do you have, madam?"
What ambition?
Look at more handsome men?
Let's go to a music hall and ask a few gentlemen to play music?
These "ambitions" must not be told to a husband. As soon as she opened her mouth, she began to make up nonsense, "Find a good husband, give birth to a fat baby..."
The corners of Langjun's lips lifted up. When she said this, he inexplicably imagined the appearance of a baby in his mind, and his heart was burning. "Don't worry, my wife. Your husband will definitely work hard."
More and more people came, and they all pressed towards the outside of the alley. The young man pulled the young lady in front of him and hugged her tightly in his arms.
Fireworks look beautiful when they bloom, but after they burn out they leave behind thick smoke. A gust of wind suddenly swept in, and the smoke covered the ground and choked people and noses. The man hurriedly raised his sleeves and blocked the girl's face.
The mountains are shrouded in mist, and the journey of life is long and unpredictable, but as long as I have my wife by my side, it's fine.
End of the article
My dears, the main story has come to an end. It has been dragging on for too long. I will first write about the young lady's imperial decree, and then Zhou Kuang and A Yuan, Pei Qing, Wen Huai? I feel like there are still many more... (Hundreds of red envelopes to celebrate)
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