The Fourth Prince had already drunk a lot of wine, and his whole body reeked of alcohol. However, he didn't flush easily when he drank, and he walked very steadily with a serious and composed expression. Following the prompting of the etiquette matron, he picked up the silver rod on the silver tray and went to the bride who was sitting upright on the new bed. He then lifted the veil embroidered with mandarin ducks and twin lotus flowers.
Yinyin felt the red silk in front of her disappear and her vision broaden. She looked up at the Fourth Master with a slight smile on her lips. She crossed her hands on her legs, looking like a gentle and charming young lady from a prominent family, though she was a little immature.
"You..." Yinzhen was stunned for a moment. He had drunk wine earlier but was not drunk yet, but now he felt as if he were drunk. Otherwise, how could he have found a fairy sitting on his bed? Was it his wish? Was he having a beautiful dream? It turns out that he still had a fondness for beautiful women!
Yinzhen swayed slightly, oblivious to the words of the etiquette matron. He led the girl, who sat on the bed like a dream, slowly to the table, picked up the nuptial wine cup, and placed one in the girl's delicate, white hand, and one in his own. He leaned closer, and in the intertwining of their arms, he seemed to smell the quiet fragrance of orchids. He felt even more intoxicated, because his heart was beating faster than ever before. This was abnormal; he seemed to have lost all restraint and composure.
After the ceremony was completed, the master of ceremonies and servants took their leave, leaving only the newlywed couple.
Although Yinzhen had drunk too much, he still retained his senses. Dazzled by her beauty, he remembered that his wife, Ulanara Rouyin, was still a 14-year-old child. Only, in his drunken state, he had idealized her even more, making her even more adorable and beautiful. Just like before their marriage, he said gently, "You are still young. Consummating the marriage too early is not good for your health. Let's rest first, and then we'll just sleep like this."
Yinyin nodded, climbed onto the bed, lay down, pulled the blanket over herself, and crossed her hands over her lower abdomen. This series of smooth movements left Yongzheng stunned, deeply moved. If he were in modern times, he would probably know that he was completely charmed.
Yinzhen rubbed his head, realizing he needed to be more careful in the future. He shouldn't drink too much, as it would be impolite to make such a move in public if he wasn't sober. He forcibly averted his gaze from his newlywed wife, undressed, and lay down on the bed in his undergarments. The next second, he quickly got up, lifted the sheets, and saw a variety of firm, appealing dried fruits, longans, and peanuts.
He turned his head in shock to look at his wife, who was sleeping comfortably to the side. Just then, Yin Yin seemed to sense something and opened her eyes, looking at him innocently. Seeing the incredulous look in Yin Zhen's eyes, Yin Yin pulled the blanket up a little and explained softly, "Your Majesty, I've already tidied up my side."
Yinzhen didn't ask her why she tidied up that side but not this one. He wasn't the type to fuss over small things. He took a plate from the table, gathered up the dried fruit from the bed, and placed it on the table. Then, he neatly gathered up his clothes, lay down smoothly on the bed, and shared a blanket with the girl, only an arm's length away.
His wife seemed to be asleep with her eyes closed, and Yinzhen also had his eyes closed, but his mind was filled with complicated thoughts. Finally, he couldn't help but open his eyes again, turning his head to look at Yinyin lying beside him. He noticed that even at an angle almost touching his face, his wife's cheeks were so chubby, her skin flawless, her eyelashes long and thick, her lips small and rosy. Her entire face had no flaws that didn't please him, making her so adorable that he couldn't help but want to bite her delicate cheeks. No! He couldn't let his mind wander anymore! He would see his wife as normal when he woke up tomorrow morning, and he would definitely be able to shake off these complicated emotions and return to calm.
The bright red candles continued to crackle and burn in the night, fulfilling their duty. The servants who attended to her waited quietly outside, remaining motionless and focused, even without hearing a sound from inside. The servants quietly changed shifts several times throughout the night. The head maid, who had just woken from a nap, approached lightly and gestured to the guard standing at the door. The guard shook his head. The head maid nodded, understanding, knowing how to reply to the Consort De.
The next morning, birds chirped and twittered outside the window. Yinyin, on the wedding bed, pulled the covers up a little, finally waking up. She gently turned her head; the covers had been mostly pulled away, leaving only a young man lying stiffly on the bed, his hands clasped together against his abdomen, as if meticulously angled by a ruler. His eyes were open, quietly staring at the five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on the ceiling.
Yinzhen heard a soft, girlish voice beside him, asking if he had woken up early. He didn't turn around, only humming in response, not looking at his little wife. His mind was filled with a jumble of thoughts, troubling his thoughts. In fact, he should have gotten up before dawn, usually spending this time in his study studying before having breakfast. But his thoughts had kept him awake all night, and he only managed a brief, light sleep. The moment he opened his eyes, he instinctively looked at his little wife beside him. The girl beside him was still so beautiful that her breath seemed to quicken. The blush on her sleeping face was as beautiful and moving as the rising sun. Even the unconscious way she pulled at the blanket because of the birdsong was adorable and made his heart flutter. So, he didn't go to his study that day, but stayed by his little wife's side, staring at the five-clawed golden dragon embroidery on the bed canopy, silently enjoying the fragrance of his little wife until dawn.
When Yinyin was about to get up to wash and get dressed, he also got up and called Su Peisheng, who was guarding outside, to come in and serve her.
Liu Qing, a maid who accompanied Ulanara Rouyin to her dowry, came over to help Rouyin with her makeup, hair, and clothes. Although Yongzheng stretched out his arms and let Su Peisheng dress him, and Su Peisheng busied himself with him, he still noticed that the prince was staring at his wife in a subtle way.
Beside him, the primary wife was washing her face and applying makeup with the help of two maids. Her fair and delicate face looked even more beautiful after the simple makeup. Su Peisheng chuckled and continued to bow his head to help the prince put on the jade pendant. The prince and his new primary wife are really in love. It's estimated that a little master will be added to the mansion soon.
After Yinyin changed into her court dress and tidied her makeup, Yinzhen had already been waiting at the door for a while. Su Peisheng noticed that his master seemed to be staring seriously at the birds playing on the branches in the courtyard, but he would occasionally glance at the movements inside the house, as if he was waiting for the primary consort to come out after she was ready.
"Let's go, let's pay our respects to His Majesty and the Imperial Noble Consort first, and then go to Mother's palace." Yinzhen originally had his hands behind his back, but seeing Yinyin helping the maid step over the threshold, he took the maid's place and naturally took his wife's hand, slowly helping her into the sedan chair. Su Peisheng walked beside the sedan chair, thinking to himself that others said that the master was a naturally cold and aloof person, but now he was so considerate, which showed that he was still the right person for her.
Yinzhen took care of Rouyin and patiently explained the precautions for entering the palace. He explained in detail that the harem was now jointly governed by four concubines, and also mentioned the likes and dislikes of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, all of which were important details.
The Gan Dong Suo was quite far from Kangxi's Ganqing Palace, so this was a good opportunity to make up for some details about entering the palace.
When the Fourth Prince and his wife arrived, Emperor Kangxi had already finished his court session, and Liang Jiugong immediately summoned them inside.
The two knelt properly on the cushion, with Yinzhen standing slightly forward on the left, kneeling in accordance with etiquette.
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