Chapter 2: The bridal chamber too?
The two old women looked at each other and immediately became very secretive.
It turned out that she just accidentally ran into someone who looked similar. In order to relieve the emergency of the Marquis' Mansion, the lady had already thought of how to scare the little girl in a moment.
Mother Liu thought to herself, even I was fooled!
Marquis Wuning suddenly turned around: "What happened today..."
The two women bowed hurriedly and said, "We dare not leak a single word. If it gets out, my mouth and hands will be rotten, and my children and grandchildren will suffer the consequences!"
Marquis Wu Ning said "hmm" and then said to Chu Zhen, "Go back and act like your loving mother. Make sure you give her all the necessary instructions."
He raised his chin and said, "She looks like a maid, so she must be a little petty. Don't offend anyone by going to the Prince's Mansion. Otherwise, she will blame me, the Marquis of Wuning, for my poor guidance."
Chu Zhen said in a surprised tone: "I know."
She led her people back, and as she walked, she instructed: "After the wedding banquet, if anyone from the mansion sends someone to ask about it, just say that they have never seen such a maid."
I think no one would care if a maid came.
*
Cheng Nianying took off her clothes and carefully hid all the personal belongings she was carrying with her into the box.
The box was just brought by the maid, who said that it contained pocket money that the lady had prepared for her.
There is a small lock hanging outside the box, which is perfect for hiding things.
Made of Huanghuali wood, with two carvings of a happy face and a unicorn delivering a child on each side. It's a very delicate piece.
Cheng Nianying, who had never owned anything good, touched it lovingly for a few times before the maids helped her comb her hair and put on makeup, everything was done in a hurry.
"Alright, alright, put the veil back on quickly."
The maids hurriedly helped Cheng Nianying out of the door.
"Young Master! Here." The maids called out.
Cheng Nianying couldn't see anything. When she lowered her eyes, she could only see a pair of cloud boots.
"Sister, I'll take you off to get married." After saying this, the owner of the cloud boots turned around and carried her on his back.
It’s great to be the legitimate daughter of a marquis.
She lived in a big house, had both parents, and even when she got married she was carried out by her relatives.
In the assassin organization where Cheng Nianying was, there was no such thing as "marrying off". Either she died or she was sold off.
"Don't be afraid, sister." The owner of the cloud boots whispered again.
Then, step by step, he steadily helped Cheng Nianying into the sedan chair.
The young master of the Marquisate did not leave immediately, but choked up and said across the sedan chair: "Take care, sister."
Chu Zhen walked down the stairs and pushed her son aside.
Then he nervously forced a smile towards the wedding procession and explained, "We are siblings with a deep bond, and I'm a little reluctant to part."
The wedding procession from the Prince's Mansion was so long that it stretched across the entire street.
Because the emperor had given a special order, the carriage used, as well as the accompanying palace ladies, musicians, and guards all exceeded the regulations of the Prince's Mansion, which was truly extraordinary.
This shows how much importance the emperor attached to this marriage.
However, the prince is seriously ill, so today his cousin, Fu Ruiming, will be the one to pick up the bride.
Fu Ruiming works in the Imperial Guard and is a true confidant of the emperor.
He didn't even get off his horse, and said in a cold tone, "It's okay. If you have anything to say, just say it as soon as possible."
How could Chu Zhen dare to say anything else?
Thinking that a maid should know the rules best, she simply waved her hand and said, "Move up the sedan."
At this time, the curtain next to the sedan was lifted up by Cheng Nianying from inside.
She held out her hand: "Let me hold the box myself."
Chu Zhen was stunned for a moment: "Quick, give it to the girl."
Cheng Nianying held the box in her arms again, feeling relieved, and leaned against the wall of the sedan to rest.
Little did he know that Fu Ruiming outside was staring at the sedan chair for a second longer look.
The daughter of the marquis was not as reluctant as the rumors said.
Fu Ruiming winked at the palace maid.
The palace maids immediately sang: "Lift the sedan chair!"
Then the music started playing, gold and silver paper flowers were thrown high up and then dropped, and the team set off.
*
Prince's Mansion.
The emperor walked all the way from the corridor, and the servants in the courtyard were too hurried to pay their respects.
"How is the prince today?" he asked as he walked into the room.
Mammy bowed and replied, "Better now."
"It was always said that things were getting better, but they couldn't even hold the wedding ceremony. Today is a great day, but he, the host, can't enjoy the joy." The emperor's face was wrinkled deeply, and he sighed heavily, "It's all my fault!"
"I'm glad Your Majesty is fine. If you want to blame someone, blame the assassin. How can a minister ask Your Majesty for a crime?" A voice came from behind the screen.
Although he was weak, he still couldn't hide his voice as loud as metal and stone.
The emperor heard the voice and quickly turned in: "Huai Yan, are you awake?"
The full name of the Prince of Danshuo was Fu Yi, and his courtesy name was Huaiyan.
Dan means sincerity. Shuo means the beginning and the first.
The fact that the emperor gave him such a title shows his status.
"Yes, I have to go and see the bride." Prince Danshuo responded.
I saw him leaning on the couch, already changed into his wedding clothes.
Just as his name suggests, he embodies all the beautiful words in the world. He is handsome and outstanding.
Moreover, he has outstanding talents and is good at managing government affairs. In recent years, he has become increasingly respected and prominent.
If he had not been seriously injured while rescuing the emperor, how could the Wuning Marquisate have the chance to propose marriage?
The emperor said in a deep voice, "Marquis Wuning's daughter is a little inferior. But Marquis Wuning's wife has four sons and one daughter, and has a large offspring. Her sister is also very good at raising children. I thought that since this lineage continues, I would like to be able to give you children as soon as possible."
"I understand your majesty's good intentions." Fu Yi showed a standard smile.
"That's good, that's good." The emperor relaxed. "I'm hosting your wedding banquet today. You should take good care of yourself."
He ordered his men to put down the precious medicinal herbs they had brought with them before leaving.
After the emperor left, Fu Yi's confidant came up to him, his face unable to conceal his horror, and said, "Master, shouldn't the daughter of the Marquis's family have died in her boudoir? Why is she being married off to the Prince's Mansion?"
Fu Yi covered his lips and coughed lightly. His face looked gentle, but his eyes were full of indifference.
"Since you're here, then stay. Someone has to take up the position of the Princess."
The confidant frowned: "But the daughter of Marquis Wuning has another man in her heart..."
"If we don't let her leave the house, what can she come up with?" Fu Yi said in a light tone, "Wait until she finishes the ceremony and enters the room, then tell me."
"yes."
The emperor sat down in the main seat in front, and Cheng Nianying was also helped to the front of the hall.
After all, Prince Danshuo was just sick, not dead.
His cousin Fu Ruiming could welcome the bride on his behalf, but he could not hold the wedding ceremony on his behalf.
So only Cheng Nianying held the red silk and obediently offered it to heaven and earth first.
"Second bow to the emperor." The guest sang.
Son of Heaven? The Emperor?
Cheng Nianying blinked under the veil, and then bowed deeply.
She was a nobody, a wanted person by the government, yet she had the honor of meeting the emperor! She had never dared to think about it before.
This marriage must be a very special one.
It’s extremely good!
Then when the daughter of the Marquis's family gets better in the future, she will return it to her.
Well, as for her...regardless of whether she is related to the Marquis' Mansion or not, it would be good to give her some money. She can then redeem herself from the organization.
Cheng Nianying thought to herself, this is finally a new direction!
So he turned around happily, and completed the "husband and wife bowing" to the air amid the singing and shouting of the guests.
The emperor looked at her with satisfaction as she straightened up. Although she was a little thin, she looked very energetic.
The emperor said, "Reward."
"Your Majesty's reward: ten gold ingots, two Ruyi handles, four each of Tianhua brocade and Huadie Zabao brocade, and one hundred silver rats..."
Cheng Nianying listened to the long lyrics and clenched her fingers.
Who should these things belong to?
If only it could belong to her.
When the eunuch finally finished reading, the nanny beside him held Cheng Nianying and thanked her, then several palace maids rushed up and quickly helped her away.
"Princess, please sit here." The nanny pushed her onto the stool and warned her, "Your veil cannot be removed until the prince arrives."
As a killer, what Cheng Nianying learned the most was patience.
So she nodded obediently.
The nanny smiled with satisfaction: "Please wait here, Princess."
Then he led the rest of the people out.
Wait? Wait for that prince to come?
Cheng Nianying is very hungry.
Fortunately, she has always been able to endure hunger. After licking her lips, she started to worry about another thing.
Is she going to prepare for the wedding night for the Marquis's daughter and the Prince?
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