Chapter 269 The Gap of Identity
The main hall was bustling with guests.
Wen Tingkuan and Liang Yuhe had already been sitting on the high hall, their eyes fixed on the perfect couple in front of them with satisfaction.
The red candles in the hall were burning brightly, with the flames jumping fiercely.
The eulogist's resonant and long voice pierced through the clamor in the hall, each word resonating:
"Bow to Heaven and Earth—Thank you for the kindness of creation!"
The newlyweds turned around as instructed and bowed deeply towards the vast blue sky outside the hall.
"Second bow to my parents - thank you for your kindness in raising me!"
Wen Zhiyan and Nangong Ziyun turned around and bowed deeply to their parents who were sitting at the top.
"Husband and wife bow to each other - the music of the zither and the harp are in harmony, and they will be together till old age!"
The two stood facing each other, the red silk swaying gently between them, and they bowed deeply to each other and made a vow to stay together for the rest of their lives.
At this moment, a solemn and orderly sound of footsteps was heard outside the hall.
When everyone looked over, they saw several female officials dressed in palace uniforms of different ranks, with solemn expressions, walking into the main hall one after another.
Behind them followed several rows of eunuchs and palace maids holding various luxurious brocade boxes.
"The gift bestowed by His Majesty has arrived—!"
"The Empress Dowager's imperial decree has been issued—!"
"The Empress Dowager has given me a reward—!"
Three decrees were announced one after another, and the whole hall fell silent for a moment, followed by an explosion of uncontrollable amazement and envy.
Three waves of palace servants came forward one after another and displayed the rewards symbolizing supreme honor and favor in front of the hall, which were full of jewels and precious stones.
This dignity is so heavy that it takes one's breath away, and it also shows the royal favor behind the Wen and Su families that cannot be underestimated.
In the future, who would dare to look down on ordinary people?
Wen Zhiyan and Nangong Ziyun bowed deeply again and expressed their gratitude in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager for your great grace!"
Wen Li'er was so excited that she clenched the handkerchief in her hand, her eyes sparkling.
She hasn't seen the emperor and three children for three days.
The three-day deadline has expired today. After her brother and sister-in-law's wedding ceremony is over, she should return to the palace.
She was a little reluctant, but she also couldn't bear to leave the emperor and the child.
Therefore, his originally relaxed brows couldn't help but frown, and they were twisted to the point of looking like they were about to fight.
Qingmei Qingzhu was so anxious that he could not help but felt relieved after making sure that she was not unwell.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds were escorted to the bridal chamber by the crowd.
In the bridal chamber, red candles flickered and warm fragrance filled the air.
Nangong Ziyun sat on the wedding bed covered with a brocade quilt that held hundreds of children and grandchildren.
The bridesmaid said a series of auspicious words and guided Wen Zhiyan to use the wedding scale tied with red silk to gently lift up Nangong Ziyun's veil.
The veil slipped off, revealing a beautiful face with picturesque features.
The whole room was immediately filled with praise.
The bride is so beautiful that she looks like a fairy from heaven.
The surrounding cheering and good-natured teasing became the background for the newlyweds to look at each other and feel affectionate.
Then, the tent was spread, the wedding wine was poured... a set of complicated and auspicious ceremonies was completed with the bridesmaid's high-pitched singing.
Wen Li'er looked at her sister-in-law's beautiful face and was sincerely happy for her brother's happiness.
Thinking of something, she ordered the palace maids to move all the wedding gifts she had given to her brother and sister-in-law to the bridal chamber.
At this moment, Qingmei's figure passed through the crowd and ran towards her at an extremely fast speed.
"Mother! Mother!"
Qingmei rushed to Wen Li'er panting, her voice rising a lot with excitement.
"Your Majesty! The Emperor has arrived! His carriage has reached the front yard!"
"What?!"
Wen Li'er suddenly looked up at her.
The person I was missing just now suddenly came to my house.
She didn't even have time to think about why the emperor would personally attend the wedding banquet of his subject, and rushed towards the hanging flower gate in the front yard without caring about her etiquette.
She looked like a skylark that couldn't wait to return to its nest.
Seeing this, Qingmei and Qingzhu hurriedly lifted their skirts and trotted to catch up.
The Wen Mansion is now much larger. The inner courtyard leads to the front courtyard through an exquisite hanging flower gate.
The flowers and trees on both sides of the hanging flower gate have not yet sprouted, but now they are hung with red silk lanterns, which is very festive.
Wen Li'er ran to the front yard to see the emperor with brisk steps.
However, not long after she ran out of the inner courtyard, a figure happened to turn out from the corner of the corridor diagonally opposite.
Both of them were walking at a fast pace, and neither of them was focused on the road ahead.
"Bang!"
There was a muffled sound, followed by Wen Li'er's short exclamation.
The opponent's force made her lose her balance instantly, and she fell backwards uncontrollably!
It seemed like he was about to fall flat on his face on this happy day!
In a flash, a large hand with distinct joints suddenly reached out, accurately grasped her slender arm, and forcibly pulled her body back.
After Wen Li'er stood still, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, I stood up in time and did not embarrass myself.
Wen Li'er looked up, wanting to see who pulled him.
However, when her eyes met the face so close to her, filled with concern and apology, her eyes widened in surprise.
How could it be him?
The man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his temperament was gentle and elegant. He was the man she had arranged to marry that year - Luo Shuxian.
The years have left their marks on him. He seems to be more calm and reserved than in his memory, with a barely perceptible gloom between his brows.
He was wearing a well-fitting brocade robe and was obviously a guest attending the wedding banquet at the Wen Mansion.
Wen Li'er was even more surprised, because the Wen family and the Luo family had not had any contact for many years.
Could it be that because his family returned all the apology gifts brought by the Luo family yesterday, the other party felt embarrassed and came to give gifts under the pretext of having a drink today?
I have to say, Wen Li'er is telling the truth.
Today, not only people from the Luo Mansion came, but also people from the Wen Guo Mansion.
Since that incident, Luo Shuxian never drank again.
But today, the other guests at his table were all drinking to their heart's content and kept urging him to have a drink or two as well.
He could only find an excuse to go out and get some fresh air.
I didn't expect to meet her.
When I saw her yesterday, we were quite far apart, but I felt that her demeanor had become more graceful and elegant.
Seeing her so closely today, I realized that the woman in front of me is even more beautiful and charming than I remembered.
The luxurious palace dress made her look noble and gentle. The immaturity of a young girl faded from her brows, and she was given the bearing of a superior and the charm that came from the deep palace.
Wen Li'er clearly felt the hand on her arm.
Luo Shuxian also came to his senses at this moment, stiffened almost imperceptibly, and then withdrew his hand quickly but politely as if he had been scalded.
"Thank you, Master Luo, for your timely assistance. Otherwise, I would have made a fool of myself today."
Her voice was clear and calm, with just the right amount of gratitude, and it also clearly separated the gap in their identities.
Luo Shuxian looked at her quietly, and couldn't help but think of the scene when they first met.
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