Chapter 95 The Princess's Wedding
On the wedding day, the weather was perfect, with a clear blue sky and not a single cloud in sight. The entire capital of Yan Kingdom seemed to be bathed in golden honey, with lights and decorations adorning every corner and a chorus of joy and happiness surging throughout.
Princess Nangong Yue remarried to the son of Marquis Xuanping, Chen Xiaoyun. This belated grand wedding touched the hearts of countless people.
In the Marquis Xuanping's mansion, Chen Xiaoyun, dressed in a bright red python robe, a jade belt, and a golden crown, was as handsome as a banished immortal from a painting, his high spirits almost overflowing from his brows.
He mounted his horse, and behind him was a luxurious wedding procession that stretched for miles, with drums and music playing, as they marched towards the palace in a mighty manner.
However, what awaits him is not a smooth road, but a hell-level barrier carefully arranged by Princess Fuxing Dongfang Yuning!
The main battlefield was set up in front of Nangong Yue's Qihuang Palace. It was guarded by the eldest princess's brothers, the twin "Hengha Gate Gods"—the Fifth Prince Nangong Yijun and the Sixth Prince Nangong Lintian! Wearing matching imperial dragon robes, they folded their arms, their handsome faces nearly identical, as they menacingly blocked the entrance.
In their hands, they held a series of deadly question cards written by their aunt's mother, with ink dripping all over them!
As Chen Xiaoyun and his groomsmen (composed of several young nobles he was on good terms with) approached the palace gate, before he could even put on a perfect smile, the Fifth Prince, Nangong Yijun, stepped forward and roared out the first question with full force. His voice was loud enough to penetrate the palace walls, ensuring that the bride inside could hear it clearly:
"Chen Xiaoyun! Listen carefully! First question: Who will be the head of the family from now on? Who will make the decisions?!"
Inside the Phoenix Palace, Nangong Yue, dressed in a gorgeous wedding dress emblazoned with the theme of "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix," was having her makeup finalized by the palace maids. Upon hearing this, her grip on her round fan tightened slightly, and her ears perked up. Although she knew it was her aunt's doing, she also wanted to know the answer to this question!
System 118 broadcasts this in real time in Dongfang Yuning's mind): [Ding! The head of the family's soul-searching question has been issued! Target Chen Xiaoyun's heart rate instantly increases by 20! The groomsmen's confusion index increases by 50%! Host, your question hits the nail on the head!]
Dongfang Yuning was sitting in the main hall, being fed a piece of cake by Nangong Ye, and he was grinning inwardly:
[Hey, good start! Fox Shen, let's see how you answer! If you dare to say a word wrong, the fists of the two generals Heng and Ha will not be tolerated! Yueyue, listen carefully!]
Outside the palace gate, the perfect smile on Chen Xiaoyun's face remained unmoved. He even adjusted the large red silk flower on his chest. He addressed the tightly closed palace gate and the people inside with a clear and decisive voice, making sure that Nangong Yue inside the palace could hear clearly:
"Replying to the Fifth Prince! Is this even necessary?! Of course, Yue'er is the boss! Yue'er makes the decision!"
He paused, his eyes gleaming with sincerity and affection, and his voice rose with great solemnity:
"Yu'er, she is not only my wife, but also the only employer I, Chen Xiaoyun, will have in this life! My lifeline, my path to return, all depend on her! I, Chen Xiaoyun, am willing to serve my employer with unwavering devotion and will never have second thoughts!"
"Wow--!"
The groomsmen and the crowd erupted in amazement and heartfelt laughter! This answer was absolutely brilliant! It expressed both attitude and deep affection!
Inside the Qihuang Palace, Nangong Yue's grip on the round fan loosened, the corners of her mouth curling up uncontrollably, two delicate blushes appearing on her cheeks. This fox... is quite good at talking!
System 118 rubbed her hands together excitedly:
[Ding! Perfect answer! Affection value MAX! Desire to survive MAX! Target Nangong Yue's favorability +999! Host, Shen Huli's operation is in the atmosphere!]
Dongfang Yuning nodded with satisfaction:
[Well, he's smart! Barely passed! Next one!]
The Sixth Prince, Nangong Lintian, immediately stepped forward, opened the second card, and said in a loud and teasing voice:
"Second question: What would you do if you encountered a dispute?!"
Chen Xiaoyun had almost no hesitation, his face still wearing that gentle yet resolute smile, and he said loudly:
"Sixth Prince! This is even more unnecessary! Dispute? That must be my fault, Chen Xiaoyun! Yue'er is always right! If there is any disagreement, it must be because I was not thoughtful enough and failed to understand the master's intentions!
I will examine myself three times, admit my mistakes, and accept the punishment from my boss! I will not fight back, I will not talk back when I am beaten, I will hand over my salary, and I will be happy to sleep in the study!
"puff--!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
This time, even the guards on the palace walls couldn't help but laugh out loud! This Xuanping Marquis's son, in order to marry a wife, has thrown away his face and dignity! But his attitude... is so sincere that it's impossible to find fault with it!
Nangong Yue in the hall couldn't hold it in any longer, she covered her mouth with her round fan and laughed out loud, her eyes moving around, full of sweetness. This fox Shen really had her heart in his grasp!
System 118 clapped wildly:
[Ding! A textbook henpecked declaration! Target Nangong Yue's sweetness is off the charts! The 'sleep in the study' meme caused the whole audience to burst into laughter! Host, Fox Shen has completely lost all shame in order to get a wife!]
Dongfang Yuning was also amused, thinking in his heart:
[Alright! He's so cruel! This wave of dog food is so good... This princess is convinced! This girl Yueyue will have a lot of fun in the future!]
The next question is, “Who does the housework?”
A: I'll do it all! Even if I have servants, I'll do it myself!
"How many children?"
A: Yue'er has the final say! I can even afford a football team!
"Private money?"
Answer: No private money! Yue Er can check all property accounts at any time!
…
Each of Chen Xiaoyun's answers was more "humiliating to the country" than the last, and each one was more affectionate than the last. He brought the spirit of a henpecked husband to the extreme, and also pushed the laughter and applause inside and outside the Qihuang Palace to a climax!
Finally, after Shen Xiaoyun signed the unequal treaty, Dongfang Yuning wrote the "Eighteen Rules for Loving Your Wife", and distributed countless red envelopes filled with gold leaves, the heavy palace gate of Qihuang Palace slowly opened amid the anticipation of everyone!
When Nangong Yue, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes and was breathtakingly beautiful, walked slowly out of the palace gate with the help of the palace maid, holding a round fan (without covering her head with a veil), all the noise seemed to stop.
The sunlight shone on her, the golden phoenix on her wedding dress shone brightly, her face half-hidden by a round fan, her shyness yet filled with infinite charm.
Chen Xiaoyun looked at the little phoenix he had been thinking about so much. There was nothing else in his eyes but deep admiration and endless love. He took a step forward and solemnly extended his hand.
Nangong Yue gently placed her hand, covered in delicate armor, into his palm. Their hands clasped together, transcending all obstacles, and finally connecting tightly.
System 118 music starts:
[Ding! Phoenixes soar, their voices ring in harmony! Target: Chen Xiaoyun & Nangong Yue's happiness is MAX! Throw flowers!]
Dongfang Yuning was watching from afar in the main hall, his eyes getting a little hot:
[You stinky fox... you got lucky! You have to treat our Yueyue well! Otherwise... hehe!]
Amidst thunderous drums and music, and the sounds of blessings, the newlyweds walked hand in hand to the second important venue of the day—the main hall of Fengyi Palace. The Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Empress, Princess Fuxing, and Prince Yong were already waiting there.
Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn yet warm. The Empress Dowager sat at the head of the table, her smile benevolent.
Emperor Nangong Yu and Empress Dongfang Qiwu sat side by side. Looking at their daughter who came in her gorgeous attire, there was a glimmer of light in the Empress' eyes. Although the Emperor looked calm, he held the Empress' hand tightly, revealing his inner excitement and reluctance.
Dongfang Yuning sat below the Queen, with Nangong Ye beside her, and both of them were looking at the newlyweds.
Chen Xiaoyun and Nangong Yue walked to the center of the hall and bowed solemnly to the elders at the top.
Nangong Yue held a round fan in her hand. Although she did not cover her head with a veil, she used the fan to slightly cover her hair, adding a bit of shyness and sadness of a newlywed.
She took a deep breath, her voice slightly choked, but clear and firm:
"Your son, Nangong Yue, bids farewell to my father, the Emperor, my grandmother, and my mother."
She raised her head, tears welling in her beautiful eyes, and looked towards her parents:
"Today, I am blessed with the great grace of Heaven and the loving kindness of my father, the Emperor, and my mother, the Empress, by granting me a marriage with the son of the Marquis of Xuanping. This son of mine has found a wonderful partner, all thanks to the years of nurturing and guidance he received from my father, the Emperor, and my mother, whose kindness is as deep as the ocean."
Finally, she couldn't hold back her tears and slid down her cheeks. She held them back and continued:
"Though I will be away from your care for a while, I will remember your father's teachings, exercise self-discipline and uphold propriety, and live up to the dignity of the royal family. May your father be in good health and may his reign flourish for thousands of years. May your grandmother live a long and blessed life, and may your mother be blessed with good health and a smile that will last forever. I, your son... now bid farewell to your father, grandmother, and mother!"
These words were full of heartfelt emotion, expressing a daughter's gratitude and reluctance to leave her parents and elders. Empress Dongfang Qiwu could no longer hold back her tears, and as she watched the pearl she held in her palm about to fly to another home, a myriad of emotions welled up in her heart.
Emperor Nangong Yu was also moved. He held the Queen's hand tightly and said in a deep voice:
"My son... rise. May you two live in harmony and stay together until old age."
The Queen Mother also said gently:
"Good boy, get up quickly and don't cry. Today is your big day."
Finally, Nangong Yue's gaze fell on Dongfang Yuning, who was sitting below the empress, her eyes also red. She said nothing more, but bowed deeply and solemnly to her aunt.
That look was filled with gratitude, dependence, and deep reluctance.
This bow completely broke Dongfang Yuning's tear glands that he had been trying hard to hold back!
"Wow--!"
The little princess could no longer hold back her tears, and they fell like beads from a broken string. She cried without any manner of expression, like a child whose favorite candy had been taken away from her.
She suddenly stood up from her seat, not caring about etiquette, and cried out in a sobbing voice:
"Yue'er! My Yue'er!"
She rushed forward a few steps, but was gently pulled back by Nangong Ye. She looked at her niece, whom she cherished like a treasure, with tears in her eyes, her voice choked with sobs but filled with immense pride and strength:
"Yuer, you are the most noble woman! You are the pearl in the palm of the Emperor's hand! You are the phoenix soaring in the sky! Today you fly out of the palace walls and fly towards your happiness! Your aunt doesn't want you to cry!"
She wiped away her tears vigorously and tried to make a fierce expression (unfortunately the effect was just a bit fierce):
"Chen Xiaoyun! Listen up! Our Yue'er is a phoenix! If you dare to let her lose even a feather! If you dare to let her suffer even the slightest injustice, I will peel off your fox skin to make a scarf! I will tear apart your fox bones to make wine! I will make you regret being born into this world! Do you hear me?!"
System 118 was so frightened by the host's tears and harsh words that its data became garbled:
[Drop! Host bursts into tears! Threat value MAX! 'Fox Fur Scarf' and 'Fox Bone Wine' warnings issued! Target Shen Xiaoyun's SAN value plummets! !]
Dongfang Yuning cried and uttered harsh words, but her heart was actually very soft):
[Wuwuwu… My Yueyue… You must be happy… If you dare, you stinky fox… I will really skin you alive…]
Shen Xiaoyun was frightened by his aunt's sudden "nuclear-level" threat. He quickly bowed and swore solemnly:
"Xiao Yun will remember my aunt's teachings! In this life, I will treat Yue'er like a treasure and protect her with all my heart! If I break this oath, I will be punished by heaven and earth, and I will accept any punishment from my aunt!"
He broke out in cold sweat on his back. His aunt's crying face and harsh words were even scarier than the icy Prince Yong!
Nangong Yue looked at her aunt who was crying but still supporting her. She was moved and amused, and her tears flowed even harder. Through her tears, she nodded vigorously at Dongfang Yuning and said silently: Aunt, don't worry!
Amidst the tears of emotion that filled the hall, contributed mainly by Dongfang Yuning and the Queen, and the suppressed smiles that everyone pinched their thighs, the newlyweds kowtowed once more to bid farewell to their elders.
Nangong Yu personally handed his daughter's hand to Shen Xiaoyun and said in a deep voice:
"Chen Xiaoyun. I hope you will treat my pearl well."
Thousands of words are summed up in this one sentence.
Nangong Yue took a last look at her mother with tearful eyes, her father who was trying to remain calm, her aunt who was hiccuping from crying, her grandmother who was dignified but had eyes full of blessings, and... her uncle Prince Yong who was standing beside her with a cold face but gentle eyes.
She took a deep breath, half-covered her tears with a round fan, and with the support of Shen Xiaoyun, she turned around and walked out of the hall step by step with determination.
Outside the palace gates, a magnificent sixteen-man sedan chair, with dragons and phoenixes as its carriers, had been waiting for a long time. Amidst the deafening roar of cannons and a shower of confetti, Nangong Yue was carefully helped onto the sedan chair.
"Get up the sedan!"
With a loud chant from the ceremonial officer, the huge wedding procession set off again. Amid the cheers and blessings of the people of Kyoto, it drove towards the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion and towards the future that belonged to Nangong Yue and Shen Xiaoyun.
At the entrance of Fengyi Palace, the afterglow of the setting sun lengthened the figures of everyone.
Empress Dongfang Qiwu leaned in the emperor's arms, silently shedding tears. The emperor patted her back gently, his gaze far away.
Supported by her nanny, the Queen Mother looked at the departing team with a look of relief on her face.
Nangong Ye silently and gently wiped the tears from Dongfang Yuning who was still sobbing.
The important ministers and nobles of Yan State who could "hear" the voices in people's hearts finally breathed a sigh of relief, rubbing their battered and bruised thighs with grimace.
Inner collective OS:
[It's finally over... Princess Fuxing's tearful attack plus the death threats... are too devastating! This melon... comes at a high price! But... Your Highness, you must be happy!]
They sent their most sincere blessings to the departed Phoenix.
As the sun sets, the sounds of joy fade away. Within Fengyi Palace, tears and smiles mingle, reluctance and blessings coexist. A golden phoenix finally leaves its warm palace nest, soaring into the vast skies that belong to her. Together with the black-hearted fox, who faces the threat of "wine-soaked scarf," yet willingly accepts it, a new chapter in life begins.
Our lucky princess Dongfang Yuning, while hiccuping, was already thinking in her mind that it was time to study the fashion matching of "fox fur scarf" and the recipe of "fox bone medicinal wine"...
Of course, just thinking about it!
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