Chapter 156 The Wedding 2
The red silk covered her eyes, and in an instant, only darkness and the subtle fragrance of tea lingering around her nose remained.
Xie Jinglan sniffed the three cups of tea one by one and suddenly stopped beside the third cup.
He picked up the teacup without hesitation and drank it all in one gulp.
The warm tea, carrying her lingering fragrance, was like a silent yet extremely intimate kiss, sliding quietly across the throat.
"It's this one!"
When the silk cloth was untied, she was faced with Xiao Jinyu's completely relaxed smile.
"Courage and strength can bring peace to the world, and tenderness can reveal true love!"
Xiao Jinyu stepped aside to make way, clasped his fists and bowed solemnly.
"Please, my Lord, marry my sister!"
The palace is deep and red silk stretches all over the road.
Xie Jinglan passed through numerous palace gates and the noisy ceremonial processions, and finally saw Ning'er, who was surrounded by palace servants and dressed in a gorgeous wedding dress, at the end of the palace corridor covered with bright red brocade.
All the noise seemed to fade away in an instant, and his eyes were burning as he stared intently at the unforgettable figure under the veil.
Under the red veil, all you can see is a hazy red.
To Wen Ning, all this seemed like a bizarre dream.
She never thought that one day she would willingly spend the rest of her life closely connected with another person.
She never expected that she would be married in a grand ceremony, walking on a splendid red carpet from within the nine-story palace.
With joyful sounds filling his ears and palace maids surrounding him, every step he took followed the most solemn etiquette.
However, this towering palace and this magnificent grandeur were still separated from her by an invisible barrier, familiar yet unfamiliar.
They gave her honor, but never gave her a sense of belonging.
Until all the etiquette and rules around him disappeared in an instant, he reached out and held her slightly curled hand hidden under her wide sleeves without hesitation.
She finally grasped a glimmer of truth from that big dream.
Wen Ning's fingertips trembled slightly, and then she turned her hand and clasped her fingers with his. All her uneasiness and confusion were soothed by the warm and powerful palm at this moment.
Inside the hall, the scent of sandalwood curled up.
The two knelt side by side and kowtowed to Emperor Chengxuan and Concubine Hui on the throne.
Emperor Chengxuan looked at the newlyweds and seemed to catch a glimpse of a faint shadow in a trance.
For twenty years, she has never appeared in my dreams.
At this moment, it seemed as if she was standing beside the pillar of the hall, looking at the newlyweds with a smile, her eyes gently sweeping across the faces in the hall, and finally, through the hustle and bustle, through the years, only passing by him.
That glance was empty, as if from another world.
A suffocating pain suddenly gripped his heart.
The emperor's eyes were complicated, and thousands of thoughts came to his lips, but were finally suppressed.
He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fell on Xie Jinglan, and said in a trembling voice:
"Treat her well."
"Give her happiness."
The wedding procession was huge and marched all the way towards the Anyuan Marquis Mansion.
The streets were crowded with people watching the excitement. The cheers, laughter, children chasing each other and the deafening sound of gongs and drums mixed together, weaving a most vivid and noisy picture of the prosperous era.
It’s lively, so lively!
Xie Jinglan sat upright on his horse, an uncontrollable smile on the corner of his lips.
In the past, he would have thought that such a bustling scene was too noisy and would have found it difficult to understand why so many people flocked to it.
But today, he only felt that the bustling voices were the most beautiful music in the world, and the noise all over the sky was the warmest blessing in life.
When the wedding procession arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, the joy and cheers almost overturned the sky.
Fortunately, with Xie Jinglan there, Wen Ning did not feel any confusion or anxiety during the subsequent procedures.
Wherever he could hold her hand, that warm and broad hand would almost wrap her entire hand tightly, protecting it tightly.
He led her steadily out of the sedan chair, over the burning brazier, and over the tall saddle.
What was even more amazing was that in this bitter winter day, she could clearly smell the elegant and fragrant scent of various flowers through her veil.
He found countless flowers from somewhere and placed them along the way, just so that she could walk towards him with the fragrance of flowers in this season when all things were withering.
With all the guests present, he held her hand tightly and together they bowed to heaven and earth, and to their parents.
Finally, amidst the good-natured laughter, she was led to sit beside the bed in the bridal chamber, which was covered with a bright red mandarin duck quilt.
Then, the noise was blocked outside the door, and the man's steady footsteps approached.
A jade ruyi tied with red silk was gently inserted under the veil.
Wen Ning's vision suddenly widened.
Xie Jinglan was standing in front of her, wearing a bright red wedding dress, which made his face look like a jade. His eyebrows and eyes looked deeper and gentler than usual, and he was so handsome that it was breathtaking.
As for Xie Jinglan, his breathing stopped the moment the veil was lifted.
Wen Ning, the woman in front of him, had a phoenix crown with glittering tassels swaying gently. She had an unparalleled beauty, as beautiful as a fairy from heaven who had descended into the mortal world.
The candlelight danced in her eyes, with a bit of shyness and panic, and went straight into the softest part of his heart.
He was almost fascinated by the sight.
Wen Ning's cheeks burned under his burning gaze. She couldn't help but lower her eyes slightly and whispered a reminder: "My Lord..."
Xie Jinglan finally came back to his senses and chuckled softly, "Ning'er is so beautiful that I lost my mind for a moment."
He raised his hand and very gently took off the heavy and gorgeous phoenix crown for her. "You must be tired of wearing this one too. Take it off first."
These words hit the nail on the head for Wen Ning.
The phoenix coronet was beautiful, but after being pressed against her neck for a whole day, it had already made her neck sore and uncomfortable, but she endured it and didn't show it.
Her black hair fell like a waterfall, and Wen Ning felt her neck relax. She raised her eyes and met his gaze, which was so close to her and full of care.
"I'm sorry. I was so careless and only cared about being happy that I let my Ning'er suffer."
Xie Jinglan felt both love and pity for her, and couldn't help but squat down and kiss her gently on the lips.
The two of them had a blend of auras, and only each other in their eyes, completely unaware that the outer room and the window frames had already been quietly filled with guests.
Who would have thought that the cold-faced and fierce An Yuanhou would be so gentle and affectionate in front of his beloved? Suddenly, he could not hold back and burst into loud laughter and cheers.
"oh--!"
"One more kiss! My Lord! One more kiss!"
"General, we haven't seen enough! We haven't seen enough!"
Wen Ning was startled by the sudden sound and let out a low cry, her face instantly flushed with embarrassment.
Xie Jinglan's eyes never left her blushing cheeks. He was in a very good mood today, so he just let them make fun of him.
He just calmly took her hand, placed a gentle kiss on the back of her hand, and said softly:
"I'll ask the kitchen to bring Ning'er some food. You take a rest first. I'll go to the front hall to have a few drinks with the guests and will be back soon."
At the right moment, a burst of laughter came from outside, urging, "My Lord! Come out and have a drink! You can't just focus on the bride!"
Today's grand occasion and the fact that the wedding could be prepared within three days were all thanks to the joint efforts of relatives and friends. He was deeply grateful and could not refuse this wine.
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