Chapter 22: He Bo is flying around the room like a butterfly
No one who came to watch the ceremony (to see King Xiao's show) had expected that instead of seeing King Xiao's joke, they would see such an unexpected show. Everyone was led to their seats by the servants of the palace, and ate the delicious food with their own thoughts.
The groom, Prince Xiao, was in a coma, and Princess Xiao was a woman, so it was impossible for them to come out and drink with everyone. In order not to neglect the guests, He Bo smiled and held the wine glass, greeting everyone at each table.
"Everyone, please don't be polite. Eat more food and drink more wine. Our prince is weak and I am sorry for neglecting him."
"Oh, congratulations, everyone in the Xiao Palace would like to thank the Emperor for finding such a good marriage for His Majesty."
"Yes, yes, it is our prince's blessing."
"Birds of a feather flock together. The princess is gentle and virtuous, dignified and delicate. She is indeed a perfect match for our prince."
Eunuch Gao was so angry that his face turned green when he saw He Bo flying around the room like a butterfly.
These words were not so much spoken to the guests as they were meant for him to know.
A good marriage?
Is it King Xiao’s blessing?
Are Su Wanyan and King Xiao a good match?
And gentle, virtuous, dignified and delicate?
How could a woman who dared to openly challenge the emperor's authority in front of everyone be gentle and virtuous? How could she be dignified and delicate?
When He Bo walked up to Eunuch Gao with a smile on his face, raising his glass, Eunuch Gao didn't even bother to maintain the basic appearance. "This glass is for the emperor to congratulate Prince Xiao. I wish the prince and princess a happy wedding and all the best."
After saying this, Eunuch Gao drank the wine in his hand, then led his people and left.
He Bo still had a smile on his face, but his eyes were sharp and cold.
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Su Wanyan was supported by Shaoyao and Rong Mama, and followed the matchmaker and the maid from the palace all the way to the door of the bridal chamber.
The bridesmaid sang wedding words repeatedly as she welcomed the bride into the bridal chamber. She then helped Su Wanyan sit on the bed and stuffed a piece of wedding fruit prepared in the bridal chamber into her hand. "I wish the bride and groom a happy marriage, a long and happy marriage, and a son soon..."
The white goose that had been quietly in Su Wanyan's arms became impatient when she heard the bridesmaid's endless chatter, "Quack!"
Why does this woman keep talking?
Su Wanyan was also annoyed by the bridesmaid's singing. Seeing Bai Da'e's impatience, she simply waved her hand and said, "Alright, this princess is tired. Everyone, please leave. Shaoyao, reward the bridesmaid."
Shaoyao responded and quickly took out the small purse she had prepared early in the morning, stuffed it into the hands of the bridesmaid, and led the others in the room away, leaving only Rong Mama behind.
After everyone had left, Aunt Rong smiled and said, "Princess, it's still some time before dark. How about I serve you something to eat first?"
Su Wanyan asked, "Mammy, have they all left?"
Aunt Rong laughed and said, "Yes, Miss, is your head overwhelmed?"
Upon hearing this, Su Wanyan pulled off her red veil with one hand and supported the several-pound phoenix crown on her head with the other. She said in a delicate voice, "It's so heavy, Ma'am, please help me take all these things off. My neck is going to break."
Rong Mama glanced at Prince Xiao, who lay unconscious on the bed. Although he was wearing a silver mask, only his pale, tightly pursed lips could be seen. However, fearing Prince Xiao's reputation for brutality and bloodthirstiness, and hearing her young lady's unconventional request, she still hesitated and advised, "Young lady, why don't you wait until tonight to take off the Phoenix Coronet..."
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