Chapter 6: How the hero gets off the horse
Fei Jian, who was walking beside the Third Prince, was scanning the crowd to see if there were any reckless people. He remembered every word of the people's gossip, and then he slightly tilted his head to observe the prince next to him.
His Highness remained indifferent and aloof, his eyes looking straight ahead, neither sad nor happy, as if the noisy gongs and drums around him had nothing to do with him.
Seeing this, Fei Jian's eyes couldn't help but tear up. His Highness used to be such a godly figure, with a peerless appearance, calm and tolerant. But now, he was being talked about like this just because of his disabled legs.
Fireworks rang out again and again, and everyone finally walked along Zhengyang Street and arrived in front of the Rui Wang Mansion.
The ceremonial officers quickly lined up and sang congratulatory music. Actually, according to traditional weddings, congratulatory music was not needed here, but because of the special circumstances of the groom today, and considering that many people would be watching later, they added congratulatory music to divert everyone's attention from the third prince's broken leg.
The common people who had originally planned to leave were not in a hurry to leave at this time. Even the doors of several officials' mansions opposite and adjacent to them were opened, and countless eyes were fixed on the broken leg of the Third Prince.
Because they all wanted to know how the third prince would step down.
Rong Zhuo ignored everyone's gazes, with a stern face, he patted the white horse sitting down, and the gentle white horse knelt on the ground obediently.
The guards at the side had already placed the wheelchair at Rong Zhuo's feet. Fei Jian and Yin Ren used both hands to move Rong Zhuo steadily onto the large rosewood wheelchair.
When everyone saw that they had seen everything they wanted to see and the next step was the wedding ceremony, they dispersed.
Chu Sishui has been nervous and excited today. After being led by the matchmaker in the palace to pay respects to her parents in the side palace, she followed the wedding procession of Prince Rui through Zhengyang Street and now finally arrived at the main gate of Prince Rui's palace.
This was also her first time getting married, and as she thought about how she would get married, she couldn't help but worry about the Third Prince.
Just as she was thinking about it, the matchmaker beside her immediately explained in a low voice the following arrangements for the wedding ceremony. It turned out that the Third Prince just needed to sit, and she had to kneel three times and kowtow nine times to the Emperor and Empress who were sitting on the throne.
Chu Sishui did as she was told. After the ceremony, Emperor Rong and Empress Yuan said a few words of congratulations, then left the table with everyone in the palace.
Chu Sishui felt like her legs were about to break. Today's red tape made her feel extremely tired. The gap under the veil allowed her to see a white hand with long and strong knuckles. This was the hand of King Rui, and also the hand of her husband.
I am a normal person and I am so tired. Even if Prince Rui is inconvenienced and uncomfortable, he probably won't show it.
In addition, being pushed out to be scrutinized by everyone, would he hate his injured leg even more, or might he become mentally unhealthy?
In his previous life, Chu Sishui also knew some people who were disabled due to accidents. Most of them had eccentric personalities or some abnormal hobbies. I hope that Prince Rui will not vent all his anger and resentment on her in the future.
After all, she is his wife.
With this uneasy feeling, Chu Sishui was led by the matchmaker to the bridal chamber, and the princes and officials who came to drink the wedding wine immediately started talking.
When King Jing, who was dressed in purple, saw his dead-faced third brother finally smile, he immediately picked up the wine glass and congratulated him with a smile, "Third brother, I sincerely wish you and your third sister-in-law a perfect match and a happy marriage."
Prince Duan and a group of officials also each held a glass of wine and offered their blessings one by one.
King Rui, who had been silent for a whole day, finally smiled slightly and accepted everyone's blessings.
Because the groom is a special person, everyone tacitly followed Prince Rui's wheelchair to the bridal chamber. When the veil was lifted, Chu Sishui, who was completely unprepared, was stunned by Prince Rui sitting in the wheelchair. The bright red wedding dress on him had an indescribable charm.
Seeing that she was still in a daze, Rong Zhuo raised the wine glass and motioned for her. Chu Sishui then realized that she wanted to drink the wedding wine, so she walked in front of Rong Zhuo, half-knelt down, and drank it with him.
Everyone was excitedly saying blessings at this time. Although they were all auspicious words, Chu Sishui still keenly felt the disdain and hostility of the woman next to the eldest prince, Prince Duan, towards her.
Since no one told her the reason, she didn't want to ask. Having not eaten anything the whole day, after all the guests were led to the front hall, Chu Sishui ate a large bowl of rice under Jin Pei's surprised gaze.
The princes and officials in the front hall drank by themselves. Even though they knew that the groom today was Prince Rui, no one dared to force him to drink. They all took a few sips, told a few adult jokes, and then let the newly married Prince Rui go.
In the new room, Chu Sishui had just finished bathing, changed into a thin red pajamas, and was sitting in front of the bed, struggling.
Let alone her, I guess everyone is wondering whether Prince Rui is still capable.
She had planned to cut her hand and put some blood on the bed, and then do that after the couple had developed some feelings...
But today, Chu Sishui knows that the royal family will never let her do this. Where would Prince Rui's face be? If she didn't have a bridal chamber during the wedding, wouldn't it be considered as contempt? She might even be beheaded the next day.
Chu Sishui was feeling very nervous at this moment. After all, he helped her escape from the dirty place she came from. Whether he was capable or not, she would make sure he treated her decently.
"Your Highness, the princess has been waiting for a long time." When Jin Pei saw the wheelchair, she bowed respectfully and notified the princess inside in a loud voice.
Upon hearing this, Chu Sishui quickly stood up and walked around the flower and bird screen. What she saw was the exhausted, pale-faced Prince Rui. He slightly frowned and met her with an indifferent look.
Chu Sishui was startled, smiled, and bowed.
A pair of fair hands supported her arms and said, "It's okay. We don't need to perform formalities between husband and wife in the future."
"yes."
Rong Zhuo met those bright eyes again, "Fei Jian and Yin Ren are my personal guards. They take care of all my affairs."
This is to tell her that there are some inconvenient things that she doesn't need to do.
Chu Sishui smiled gratefully and felt a lot more relieved.
Rong Zhuo signaled everyone else to leave. Fei Jian understood and pushed King Rui to the wedding bed. He supported King Rui with one hand, and King Rui sat on the bed easily.
"Go down."
"yes."
Chu Sishui now remembered what Nanny Cheng had taught her before, that she needed to help him clean his face. She turned around and went to the golden basin to slowly wet the silk handkerchief. After wringing it dry, she gently walked to Prince Rui and handed it to him, "Your Highness."
Rong Zhuo's heart trembled when he was called by the graceful prince, but fortunately, due to his long-term coldness, no one could usually detect his thoughts.
After a simple wash, Rong Zhuo saw the newlywed princess holding hands with him, frowning. He patted the bed beside him and said, "Come here."
Chu Sishui immediately sat down. Although half of her butt was still exposed outside the bed, she didn't dare to move at all, for fear of accidentally touching King Rui's injured leg.
The woman in front of me was particularly charming under the flickering candlelight.
Clear eyes and graceful figure.
Maybe she had just finished taking a shower, and waves of elegant fragrance were coming from her body towards him.
Her beautiful long hair spread out in the dark night, adding a touch of charm to her youth and liveliness.
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