Yu Shuo obediently picked up the ruyi scepter tied with red silk next to him and lifted Qin Su's veil. He moved very slowly, as if he was worried that the crown would get caught on the veil and pull Qin Su's hair.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. He stared intently at Qin Su, who, with makeup on, truly deserved the title of "a beauty of unparalleled grace."
Yu Shuo stared blankly at Qin Su, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, as if trying to etch her image deep into his heart.
"Please, bride and groom, drink the nuptial wine together!"
"Chongyang, change the Princess's wine," Yu Shuo said to Chongyang, his brows slightly furrowed.
The master of ceremonies immediately spoke up: "Your Highness, this is against the rules."
Yu Shuo glanced at him but ignored him.
Chongyang immediately replaced the alcoholic beverages with fruit juice.
The Prince Chen's residence is naturally the most important; who would dare to contradict that?
The official in charge of ceremonies could only awkwardly agree.
"Please let the bride and groom jointly perform the marriage ceremony."
After the official finished speaking, he led his men away, leaving only Lian Tao and Chongyang inside.
"You may all step down," Yu Shuo said.
Both of them left.
Yu Shuo bent down, lifted Qin Su's veil, hung the tassel aside, and then took her hand and led her to the table.
Qin Su sat down, and Yu Shuo said, "Eat something; you must be hungry."
The two were clearly a newlywed couple, and had been friends before, but they were still somewhat reserved and couldn't let loose at this moment.
Qin Su took a deep breath and decided to stop pretending and just eat and drink as usual.
Just as she was holding the teacup, Yu Shuo pressed her hand down and shook his head at her, "Don't drink the tea."
It is true that you should drink less tea during pregnancy.
Yu Shuo pushed the juice that Chongyang had just brought over to her, "Drink this. The princess shouldn't need to control her diet."
Qin Su naturally doesn't need it. Even if she weren't pregnant, she wouldn't need it. Her level of physical activity is much higher than that of those noble ladies who never leave their homes.
"Your Highness, aren't you going to eat?"
Perhaps it was Yu Shuo's words that broke the awkward atmosphere, and Qin Su finally spoke up.
"eat."
The two dine together at the same table, a ritual known as the "shared meal ceremony," which is also a custom associated with marriage.
"Your Highness seems to be wearing makeup today." Qin Su smiled and carefully examined Yu Shuo's face.
Yu Shuo remained silent, his ears turning slightly red. He asked somewhat awkwardly, "Does it look bad? I'll wash it clean later."
Qin Su shook her head and moved a stool to sit next to Yu Shuo. "It looks very good. Your Highness is already handsome, and makeup will only make you look more exquisite."
Yu Shuo's eyes softened, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, showing that he was in a very good mood.
He asked in a low voice, "How does this king compare to Xue Huai'an?"
Qin Su paused, frowned, and didn't touch her chopsticks.
Yu Shuo felt uneasy for a moment, and he quickly said, "You continue eating, I won't ask anymore."
Last time, she sent Wu Wei to investigate Xue Huai'an again. They were clearly about to get married, yet she was still paying attention to Xue Huai'an. He was actually quite uncomfortable, but he thought that as long as they could get married, these were all minor matters.
He can ignore it.
Why couldn't I resist this time?
Qin Su then took Yu Shuo's hand and gave it a mischievous squeeze. "What are you saying, Your Highness? How can Xue Huai'an compare to you? In terms of family background, he is not as good as you. In terms of appearance, he is still not as good as you. As for martial arts, he is just a novice. He is completely incomparable to Your Highness."
"Not to mention, this man is wicked and can be used by anyone or anything. Your Highness, to compare yourself to him? That would be an insult to you."
Yu Shuo let Qin Su do whatever she wanted, lowered his eyes, and said in a low and weak voice, "But Su Su loves him. Su Su has loved him for many years and pursued him for many years."
"I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't say these things, but..." I couldn't help it, I just couldn't help it, I just wanted to tell her about my dissatisfaction, or even what you could call "feeling wronged".
Qin Su blinked, then belatedly asked, "Is Your Highness jealous?"
Yu Shuo turned his head away, no longer looking at Qin Su.
But this action inadvertently revealed his red ears.
Qin Su reached out and touched Yu Shuo's ear with her delicate pink fingertips, which was not only red but also a little hot.
Yu Shuo immediately turned around and grabbed Qin Su's hand.
Qin Su was taken aback; she actually saw grievance in Yu Shuo's eyes.
For a moment, I had an indescribable feeling.
My heart softened.
She explained, "Actually, I don't know either. I still can't figure out why I like Xue Huai'an. He's clearly no good at anything."
Yu Shuo nodded seriously, but still stared at Qin Su, as if he wanted to hear something that would satisfy him from her.
Qin Su chuckled, then noticed Yu Shuo glaring at her. She quickly composed herself and said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness is just too cute! I... I really couldn't help it."
"Your Highness, rest assured, now that I have married you, I will no longer think about Xue Huai'an."
Yu Shuo said, "But you went to Dengyue Tower a few days ago to check on Xue Huai'an."
He was just unhappy and wanted Qin Su to have no more contact with Xue Huai'an.
He was also afraid, afraid that Qin Su would turn back and reconsider Xue Huai'an.
Even though Xue Huai'an is inferior to him in every way, he just lacks security, confidence, and self-assurance when it comes to relationships.
"I'm worried he might cause trouble before we get married, so I want to check his recent activities and then cause him some trouble," Qin Su explained to Yu Shuo earnestly.
"Your Highness trusts me."
Yu Shuo's frustration dissipated, and he said, "Okay, I believe Su Su."
"But can Susu tell me about anything related to him in the future?"
His deep eyes were fixed on Qin Su, who agreed without hesitation.
"I want to hear Susu call me Ziyu, not 'Your Highness'."
Qin Su felt that Yu Shuo seemed to be getting more and more successful and daring.
Even if it's a simple request.
"I'm used to calling you that," Qin Su said a little embarrassedly, "Ziyu."
Yu Shuo felt that his courtesy name sounded so melodious and pleasant to the ear when Qin Su uttered it, and that it sounded better than when others said it.
"Are you full?" Yu Shuo asked her. "I'll go ask Chongyang to fetch some water."
Qin Su nodded slightly.
Lian Tao came in to serve Qin Su, helping her take off her headdress and carefully and solemnly placing it in the box.
"Where's my box?" Qin Su asked Lian Tao.
"I brought them all. I'll go get them."
Qin Su nodded.
Lian Tao stepped down, and Qin Su waved to Yu Shuo.
She found herself becoming increasingly presumptuous, even daring to do this to Prince Chen.
The dignified Prince Chen transformed into a devoted husband at this moment, obediently coming over, and even squatting down to look Qin Su in the eye.
But when he squatted down, he became even shorter.
Qin Su leaned closer, a little nervous and embarrassed, and asked in a low voice, "Can I touch Ziyu's face? I'm just... I'm really curious about what it feels like to touch Ziyu after she puts on makeup."
I need to wash up soon, but then I won't have the chance.
Judging from his everyday clothes, it's clear that Yu Shuo isn't someone who likes to wear makeup.
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