Chapter 900: The Prince of the Duke's Mansion vs. the Black Lotus Daughter 42
Red silk was spread on the ground, salutes were fired, wedding candies were scattered, musicians played music, and Ji Yunhuan got on the bridal sedan, which was spacious and comfortable inside, and was carried by eight strong men outside, making it very stable.
Everything was arranged at the Duke's Mansion. Peng Tengfei ordered people to carry out the dowry, and there were a total of 118 loads.
The Ji family did not prepare any dowry for Ji Yunhuan. The extra ten loads were all gifts that Qingsong sent to the Ji family one after another on the orders of the prince. They were all handed directly to Ji Yunhuan, without Xu getting any of it.
The bridal sedan of the Duke's Mansion passed through Shangjing in a grand procession. Passersby had no idea about the bad things that happened in the Ji family. They only thought that the wedding was grand and prosperous, and the dowry was also huge, which was really enviable.
Long after the bridal sedan had left, the long procession of dowry finally left the alley in front of the Ji family’s house.
The Zhao family's wedding procession finally arrived. With the pomp of the Duke's Mansion in front, the Zhao family seemed particularly poor. Even though Xu tried her best to supplement the family and the dowry was very generous, the only thing they came to pick up the bride was a shabby sedan chair carried by two people. Not many Zhao family members came, and they were reluctant, which did not look festive at all.
Ji Shiting wore a bright red wedding gown, and the layers of jewels on her head almost broke her neck. A woman only had this one day in her life, and she was determined to overshadow Ji Yunhuan. Even though her wounds had not healed yet, she had to dress up.
She was carried out of the house by a cousin of the Xu family. Her father had been waiting for her in the yard. He held her hand and said many words of advice, reluctant to let her go.
Mrs. Xu was already in tears. "Why do you have to get married today? Can't you stay a little longer? I don't have enough time to prepare for you. The new house is not ready yet. I feel bad thinking about you getting married and suffering in that shabby house rented by the Zhao family."
Zhao Wenyuan clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart. Xu still looked down on him. A real man should be able to bend and stretch. Now he could only endure it.
Zhao Wenyuan bowed to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, "I am sorry for Shi Ting. I will definitely treat Shi Ting a thousand times better. My mother is also a kind person, not very knowledgeable. After entering the family, I will naturally listen to Shi Ting's decision on family matters."
Xu wiped her tears and escorted Ji Shiting to the bridal sedan.
"Where did you hire the bearers of the bridal sedan? They look so thin, so get rid of them. The two of you carry the bridal sedan and escort the second young lady over. The dowry should follow too."
Zhao Dashan was very angry. The people who carried the bridal sedan were all Zhao Wenyuan's cousins. They came to help with good intentions, but were rejected by Xu.
The people who welcome the bride are all from the groom's side. How could the bride's family arrange people to carry the sedan chair? That's simply outrageous!
Zhao Wenyuan stopped Zhao Dashan who was about to get angry. Everything was arranged according to Xu's plan. All they had to do was marry the girl.
Ji Shiting sat in the cramped sedan chair, feeling uncomfortable all over and the injuries on her body hurting, and she kept urging.
The bridal sedan hurriedly arrived at the Zhao family. Ji Shiting knew that the Zhao family was poor, but she never imagined they were so poor. The rented house only had a few rooms, and the people she brought had no place to live!
In the end, only two maids and two guards were left, and the others had to go back.
When worshiping heaven and earth, Ji Shiting knelt reluctantly before Zhao's mother and offered tea, but she didn't even get a penny. Zhao's mother spoke harshly, and her words were full of criticism and were not kind at all.
She finally made it back to her room, but the Zhao family members were all very rude. They swarmed in, saying they wanted to make trouble in the bridal chamber. Some even pulled her, scaring her so much that she screamed. The Zhao family members even enjoyed this.
Ji Changmao came in, hugged Ji Shiting and tried to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, they are just joking, this is the custom where we are, you just need to cooperate with them later, they will leave after they are done."
Ji Shiting was tired, hungry, in pain and angry!
This wedding was nothing like what she had imagined. She was a young lady from an official family, and she was marrying Zhao Wenyuan. The Zhao family actually dared to bully her like this. She couldn't tolerate it!
With a loud slap, Ji Shiting slapped Zhao Wenyuan in the face, crying and cursing, "You bastard! Who the hell are they? Do they think they are worthy of me toasting them? How dare you ask me to kneel! Are you crazy?"
"Zhao Wenyuan, I married you to enjoy happiness, not to suffer! Drive them all away and don't associate with them in the future, or I will go home now and I won't marry you!"
Zhao Wenyuan was stunned by the slap. In front of so many members of the Zhao family, Ji Shiting didn't give him any face at all!
He did intend to give Ji Shiting a warning, so he let these people make trouble. Ji Shiting gave in today and will be obedient in the future.
He didn't expect Ji Shiting to be so arrogant and domineering. She didn't obey discipline at all and didn't have the gentleness and kindness of a woman at all. If Ji Shiting didn't have the Ji family and the Xu family behind her, he would never marry a girl with such character!
Zhao Wenyuan grabbed Ji Shiting's hand and pressed the struggling Ji Shiting down on the bed, and tried his best to hold back from slapping her.
"Well, on the day of your wedding, what do you mean by going back to your parents' home? It's just a small matter. I'll ask them to leave. You should have a good rest and let the maids serve you something to eat. I'll come and accompany you later."
Zhao Wenyuan took his men away. Ji Shiting was so angry that she smashed things in the house, tearing the wound on her body, which made the pain even worse.
Yingmei could see that the Zhao family was not a good place, but since things had come to this point, she could only carefully persuade the second young lady, "Miss, don't be angry. Young Master Zhao will definitely be on your side. When you move to the new house, it will be just you and your uncle, and you will definitely live in harmony and happiness."
Ji Shiting tried her best to recall the things of her past life. As long as she could get through this year, she would be able to live a life of wealth and glory. It was worth it to endure it for the time being.
"I don't need you to teach me! The person I choose is naturally good! The Zhao family is made up of peasants, and Brother Wenyuan is the golden phoenix that flew out of the chicken coop. He is different from the others!"
"Come over quickly and help me dress up. After tonight, Wenyuan will love me even more! That bitch Ji Yunhuan, if she marries into the Duke's Mansion, she will be a widow for the rest of her life. She will never know what it feels like to be a woman!"
The Yunguo Mansion was filled with guests, all of whom were high-ranking nobles. Even the emperor sent people to bring gifts and congratulations.
The floor was covered with red silk, and Ji Yunhuan walked slowly into the hall under the guidance of Aunt Nie. There were inquiring eyes all around, but no one said anything unpleasant.
Duke Yun and Madam Dong sat at the top, and Madam Nie's tablet was placed above the hall.
Yun Ting, who was always serious, also forced a smile. Fearing that she might scare the rumored very timid Miss Ji, Mrs. Dong smiled and suggested, "We can't let Miss Ji worship heaven and earth alone. Why not let Can'er take his brother's place?"
Yun Can stood beside Ji Yun Huan, holding a red flower in his hand, and said nervously, "Is this all right? Sister-in-law, don't mind. My brother is still in a coma. There's nothing we can do about it."
Ji Yunhuan didn't care, as long as she could marry into the family. But Yun Ye was not happy. His soul floated out of the hall in a hurry. He wanted to marry Ji Yunhuan himself!
"Bow to heaven and earth!"
Before Ji Yunhuan bowed, Qing Feng ran in breathlessly and shouted, "Wait a minute! Master and Madam, the Crown Prince has woken up and is shouting that he wants to personally bow to heaven and earth with the Crown Princess. Please wait for a moment, the Crown Prince will be here soon."
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