When Mingyu heard Lanqin's words, it felt as if a thousand needles were piercing her heart, making it hard to breathe. She thought Lanqin was implying that she should do what a principal wife should do, and not be petty and try to monopolize Hongli's favor.
Lanqin naturally hadn't expected Mingyu to think so much, and the concubines all agreed with Lanqin's words. They all congratulated Gengshi, saying that she had given birth to a good son.
After hearing Lanqin's words, Geng realized that she had been worrying too much and relaxed. She thought that today was Hongzhou's special day and she couldn't help but be happy.
Lady Wu said, "Last time when Sister Geng was looking for a daughter-in-law from the Wu Kuzha clan, I actually met Wu Kuzha herself. She is indeed as the Empress said, with a delicate appearance and a clever and quick-witted nature. If Consort Geng had such a daughter-in-law, she would surely enjoy endless blessings."
Xueying sat to the side, smiling along, but her thoughts wandered far away. Everyone was filled with anticipation for the newlyweds, offering them their blessings. Xueying thought back to her own wedding, when she received countless blessings. Perhaps back then, people had also wished her and Hongli a long and loving marriage. But where had all those blessings gone? Why hadn't they come true?
Thinking of this, Xueying couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.
Lanqin noticed Xueying's dejected expression and then gave her an unpleasant look.
Time passed quickly with each conversation, and it was noon, time for the wedding procession. Lanqin said, "It's almost time, everyone go to the Prince's residence, it must be much more lively there than here." The crowd departed amidst the hustle and bustle.
Before leaving, Lanqin pulled Xueying aside and reminded her, "I don't care what you're thinking today, you absolutely cannot embarrass Hongli. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Mother, please rest assured," Xueying said hurriedly, her voice filled with trepidation.
Consort Xi's attitude towards her has always annoyed and confused Xueying. Consort Xi doesn't hate her as much as she expected, but Consort Xi always seems to be able to see through her.
Soon the group arrived at the princes' quarters, where Hongli and the other princes sat together drinking and eating pastries. After what had happened last time, there was an awkward silence between Hongli and Hongzhou.
Hongtai, a member of the clan, teased Hongzhou, saying, "Hongzhou, you've married the most beautiful woman in all of Beijing. How do you feel about that?"
Hongzhou blushed and replied, "Of course I'm happy, but it's also her blessing that she can marry me."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Hongzhou's face turned even redder, and Hongli spoke up at this moment. "Wu Kuzha is indeed a beautiful woman in the capital, but our Hongzhou is also a well-known and top-tier handsome man in the capital. Isn't it a case of a virtuous lady being matched with a gentleman?"
Hongli initially didn't want to get involved, as it was Hongzhou's wedding day and he didn't want to interfere too much. However, seeing Hongzhou's embarrassment in front of everyone, he couldn't help but speak up.
Hearing Hongli defend Hongzhou, everyone stopped teasing him. Hongzhou had thought Hongli would be angry with him after what happened last time, but he didn't expect him to come to his rescue. Hongli saw the grateful look in Hongzhou's eyes and smiled knowingly at him.
Because Hongzhou was only a prince, his wedding was not as elaborate as Hongli's, and the scale of the ceremony was not as grand. Naturally, not many people attended. After everyone was seated, the wedding ceremony began. No officials were present; only members of the royal family were present.
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