Chapter 3195: Regrets on the Happy Day
Cheng Jun opened his eyes wide, looking at the veil swaying on her head, without saying a word, but just chuckled. Zhu Chengxuan smiled and rolled down from the horse's back. He took Xin Ping by one hand and picked up Cheng Jun with the other, saying, "You two, stop making trouble. There will be candied haws for you to eat later!"
When Xinping heard about "candied haws", his eyes lit up.
Cheng Jun also clapped his hands happily: "Tanghulu!"
Gu Qiqing had also heard that Her Royal Highness the Princess and His Royal Highness the Prince of Han both liked to eat candied haws. Ever since the Crown Prince left the palace and set up his own residence, every time he entered the palace, he would bring in a lot of candied haws for the two children.
She whispered, "Your Highness, you can't give children too much sugar."
"ah?"
Zhu Chengxuan turned around and looked at her.
The bridesmaid beside them was already slapping her knees and yelling, "Oh my, you two, why can't you talk now? Why can't you wait?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Qiqing realized that she had not yet married and was still talking to her future husband with her head covered. She was so embarrassed that she quickly turned her face away. Zhu Chengxuan also came to his senses and blushed.
Xinping immediately pointed at his brother and laughed, "Haha, brother is blushing!"
Zhu Chengjun was short, a small ball standing in front of Gu Qiqing. He could see her under the veil as soon as he looked up. He also laughed and said, "My brother's wife is blushing."
The people around burst into laughter.
Seeing that the situation was almost out of control due to the two children, Nan Yan also came over in a sedan chair and immediately asked Ruoshui and Tingfu to go over and carry them away. Each of them was hit twice on the buttocks, and she took them to the backyard with her. Only then could the bride and groom enter the Prince's Mansion smoothly.
Naturally, the place is decorated with lights and is very lively.
In addition to the officials and relatives who rushed to the Gu Mansion to offer congratulations, most of the officials in the court were here, and even the Gu Mansion's friends in his hometown in Henan came to congratulate. The banquet tables could not accommodate them in the mansion, and some had to be placed on the long street outside. Fortunately, it was midsummer, so there was no need to worry about the food and wine being cooled by the wind.
However, the guests at the door had no way of getting a glimpse of the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine inside.
At this time, Zhu Feng had already taken the seat of the elder.
He was wearing a thin long gown with a belt that was not too tight, but his good figure with a wasp waist and a monkey back could still be seen. Under the belt hung a jade cicada that was all emerald green and crystal clear, which added a bit of gentleness to his whole person. He no longer looked like a fierce general with weapons and armor, nor like an emperor who was high and mighty, but rather like an idle rich man.
After a while, Nan Yan changed her clothes, came out from the backyard, and sat next to Zhu Feng.
The people around immediately came forward, some to congratulate, some to pay their respects.
Zhu Feng nodded to the man and turned his head to whisper in Nan Yan's ear, "I heard that you had the Crown Prince beaten?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Just this once, just to make it lively and exciting."
"Let a group of people beat up the prince, and it will be fun?"
"The clappers are soft and won't hurt. Your Majesty, don't worry."
"You."
Zhu Feng smiled and shook his head. Just as he picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, Crown Prince Zhu Chengxuan came over and bowed to them. Zhu Feng asked, "Where's the bride?"
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Send her to the side hall to rest. When the auspicious time comes, we will get married."
As he spoke, his face got hot again.
Seeing him like this, Nan Yan smiled and said, "Then I will go over and accompany the bride, and you two can talk for a while."
After saying that, he stood up and went to the side hall.
Zhu Feng then waved at him. Zhu Chengxuan walked up to him, lowering his head and not daring to speak rashly. Zhu Feng said, "Did you have a good talk with your father-in-law when you went to pick him up? He must be feeling bad that he raised such a grown-up daughter and you took her away like that."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I have explained everything clearly to you, my father-in-law."
"Although she married you, she was also spoiled under the protection of her father. You must treat her well. If she has any shortcomings, you must tolerate them. No girl is born with the ability to do housework and serve her husband. Your mother back then—"
Having said that, he paused.
As if he remembered something, his face gradually darkened.
Zhu Chengxuan thought he was thinking of Empress Renxiao, and felt a little sad, but he still tried his best to comfort him: "Don't worry, father, I understand. Mother and father have supported each other for so many years. I will learn from you."
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't do well."
“…”
"But you have to do better than I do. She won't just be your daughter-in-law, you two will be one in the future. Only by treating her well will you be well."
"I understand."
On the other side, Nan Yan walked to the side hall and saw Gu Qiqing sitting upright on a chair, with the matchmaker and the maid Hongdou standing on both sides. Hongdou had just poured a cup of tea and handed it to her when she heard Gu Qiqing let out a low sigh as if subconsciously.
Nan Yan laughed and said, "It's a happy day, why are you sighing?"
As soon as she heard her voice, Gu Qiqing hurriedly stood up, and Hongdou and Xi Niang helped her over to pay her respects.
Nan Yan came over and said with a smile: "Okay, stop getting up and kneeling while you're still covered with the veil."
Then, he took her hand and sat down, saying softly, "Why are you sighing? Is there something else that's not going well for you today?"
Gu Qiqing stood up hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, I am a humble woman with shallow virtues. I am honored by the Emperor and Your Majesty to marry the Crown Prince, and even to have such a grand ceremony today. If I continue to be dissatisfied, then even Heaven will not forgive me."
Nan Yan smiled and took her hand as she sat down, saying, "You don't have to be so scared. I just heard you sigh and asked you something."
“…”
"Sighing on a happy day is not a sign of unhappiness, is it?"
“…”
Gu Qiqing hesitated for a long time before she said softly, "My dear girl, I am a little unhappy, but it's not because of this happy day."
"Why is that?"
"It's because my two brothers can't come back to see me get married."
Upon hearing this, Nan Yan's eyes flickered.
"Yiyou and Sinian..."
"Yes, I have a very good relationship with my two brothers. I am afraid they don't know that I am getting married this time. I just feel a little regretful."
Nan Yan frowned and said, "The imperial court received the news from the vanguard envoys they sent three months ago. Logically, they should be back soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden noise outside.
It seems like some guests have arrived again.
Nan Yan just turned her head and saw Xiao Shunzi running over hurriedly. He bowed to her and said, "Your Majesty, please go out and take a look. Master Gu and Master Tong are back!"
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