A pre-arranged marriage, a marriage of interests.
Unable to make decisions on his own, Yi Chenqi tragically realized that he was merely a victim of the royal family, a tool in the struggle for power.
The most painful thing in the world is that the girl you like is sitting in the audience, but you are marrying a woman you don't love.
Your eyes are only on the girls in the audience, but your body can only be used to perform the traditional wedding ceremony with the girl opposite you.
It turns out that the body and soul really can go in opposite directions.
Red is the most festive color, but great sorrow and great joy are separated by a fine line. Yi Chenqi found this red color blinding.
The guests toasted the groom, and Yi Chenqi accepted all the toasts offered, drinking as much as they came.
Perhaps his intention was simply to numb himself, and in his drunkenness, he might be able to forget the wedding, forget these unpleasant things, and forget that he was the groom today.
The butler called out from behind, "Master, drink less. The bride is still waiting for you!"
Yi Chenqi ignored him and only entered the bridal chamber when he was drunk and the guests had all left.
The matchmaker said many auspicious words: "Please, groom, lift the wedding veil; may you always have everything you desire."
Under the bridal veil, Liu Yuanmeng blushed shyly as she carefully examined the man before her. She had only ever dared to secretly admire him during banquets before, never imagining that one day she could actually marry him.
Yi Chenqi's vision began to blur, and he leaned forward, falling onto the bride.
Seeing this, the maids and nannies beside him chuckled and closed the door before leaving.
Liu Yuanmeng felt the man's weight on her body, and his breath smelled strongly of alcohol. Perhaps because it was the man she admired, Liu Yuanmeng did not find the smell unpleasant.
She asked shyly in a low voice, "Your Highness, are you alright?"
Yi Chenqi muttered softly, "Xiao Yuan'er, Xiao Yuan'er..."
Liu Yuanmeng touched Yi Chenli's body, wanting to help him undress, and said, "Your Highness, I'm here!"
With his coat removed and a cold wind blowing in, Yi Chenli regained a little more consciousness.
He sat up straight and then he could see who was in front of him.
He clutched his throbbing head and instinctively took a large step back.
Liu Yuanmeng's face paled: "Your Highness, did I do something wrong?"
Yi Chenqi hesitated slightly: "Xiao Yuan'er?"
Liu Yuanmeng said shyly, "It was Your Highness who called me by my nickname just now, and I like it very much."
Using affectionate terms of address can easily shorten the distance between people, and Liu Yuanmeng naturally hopes that Yi Chenqi likes her.
Her father told her that the Fifth Prince's residence was called Qi Ai Yuan, so the prince probably didn't dislike her.
She boldly stepped forward, took Yi Chenqi's hand, and said bluntly, "Your Highness, it's getting late, you should rest. Xiao Yuan'er will help you rest."
Yi Chenqi felt that something was wrong. Although his body was sluggish due to the alcohol, his mind was very clear.
He suddenly asked the girl in front of him with a hint of obsession, "Do you like candy?"
"What?" Liu Yuanmeng thought she had misheard.
"Do you like candy?" Yi Chenqi asked patiently.
Liu Yuanmeng shook her head: "I don't like things that only children like to eat."
Yi Chenqi pulled his hand back.
He swayed as he put on his coat: "I drank a bit too much today, and I was afraid of disturbing your rest, so I'm going to sleep in the study."
Liu Yuanmeng couldn't believe what she was hearing, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
How can newlyweds not sleep together? Liu Yuanmeng felt wronged and gradually started to cry.
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