Chapter 126 Wei Ningyan's Unwillingness
Xiao Ling's life continued in an orderly fashion.
The wedding date was set for August 15th, a date chosen by Xiao Ling herself.
The princess asked him why he didn't choose a higher-ranking candidate, and Xiao Ling brushed it off by saying that July was an unlucky month.
He knew that their relationship began on August 15th two years ago.
When Xie Yunyu heard about this date, she naturally knew what it meant.
When Xie Yunman found out, her face darkened again.
Lying in bed at night, Xue Weiyang asked him:
“My lord, the date has been set, isn’t that a good thing?”
Why do you have such a dark expression all day?
Xie Yunman recounted the story, and Xue Weiyang, hearing it for the first time, listened intently.
Finally, she exclaimed in surprise, "So that's how they got together?"
"Is their approach even more unconventional than ours?"
Xie Yunman frowned and turned to look at her: "Hiss~, where did you veer off course?"
Xue Weiyang grinned and stretched out her fair arm, climbing onto Xie Yunman's chest:
"My lord, with such a beautiful day and lovely scenery, are you sure you want to worry about the affairs of other young people?"
As he spoke, he reached inside Xie Yunman's undergarments and then clung to her.
Soon, Xie Yunman had no time to think about Xie Yunyu anymore.
The next morning, Wu Yumin suddenly fainted during breakfast.
After examining her, the doctor said she was over a month pregnant.
The Xie family was overjoyed to hear the news.
Only Xue Weiyang was both happy and sighing.
That night, Xie Yunman couldn't help but ask her:
"You look rather melancholy today, why is that?"
Xue Weiyang pouted and said, "You know, we've been married for a while now."
Yu'er and my sister-in-law are both pregnant, but I still haven't gotten pregnant...
Xie Yunman quickly stopped her, saying, "This isn't necessarily your problem."
I've been physically weak since I was a child. Although I've recovered somewhat over the years, my health is still fundamentally poor.
Maybe it's my problem.
Xue Weiyang was still unhappy when she heard this and said:
"Don't try to comfort me. Is it because of my martial arts training that I've damaged my body?"
Xie Yunman laughed: "I've only ever heard of people who practice martial arts getting healthier the more they practice, never that they get worse the more they practice."
Stop talking nonsense, it's definitely my problem.
Seeing that Xue Weiyang was still unhappy, he tentatively asked:
"What? Did someone in the family bring this up? Or did your mother say something to you?"
Xue Weiyang shook her head and sighed:
"No, Mother never said anything like that. The servants wouldn't dare."
Xie Yunman comforted her, "Look, my sister-in-law also married into the family last year, and she just got pregnant, didn't she?"
We only got married in May, it's only been a few months, what's the rush?
Xue Weiyang listened without saying anything.
Xie Yunman patiently coaxed her for a while longer, and finally said that she would take her on a picnic in the next two days when she had a day off. Only then did she cheer up.
The Princess's Residence.
The people in charge of the wedding at the Ministry of Rites were constantly being urged by the Princess, working like dogs and never having a moment to spare.
The closer the wedding date got, the more irritable Xiao Ling became.
There was nothing else to it, mainly because he was forced to go back every day to attend ceremonies, sacrifices, and try on all sorts of new clothes.
He couldn't find time to see Xie Yunyu, so he became increasingly irritable.
By mid-July, Xie Yunyu was more than three months pregnant, and because she was carrying twins, her belly was already showing.
The eldest princess sent someone to take her measurements and make clothes for her.
The palace maids used all sorts of ingenious methods to make the wedding dresses as inconspicuous as possible.
After trying on the clothes, Xie Yunyu couldn't help but admire the craftsmanship of the old women.
The intricate patterns, exquisite embroidery, and heavy use of pearls and jade create a regal atmosphere.
After trying several sets, Xie Yunyu, Wu Yumin, and Xue Weiyang all liked the phoenix pattern the most.
The palace maid said happily, "The Princess Consort has excellent taste. Of all the designs chosen, the Empress Dowager liked this one the most."
Your taste is exactly the same as the Empress Dowager's.
Xie Yunyu smiled but didn't say anything.
Wu Yumin gave tips to everyone, and Xue Weiyang saw the person out.
After choosing the wedding attire, Xiao Ling glanced at it and nodded in approval.
The servants then began preparing Xiao Ling's matching wedding attire.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approached, the Princess's residence became increasingly lively.
At the beginning of August, the Duke of Qi took leave to prepare for his son's wedding at home.
Wei Ningyan had been in the Crown Prince's fiefdom for several days. After receiving the news, she sat blankly in the courtyard for a long time.
After thinking for a long time, I wrote a letter to the Wei family in the capital.
After receiving the letter, Wei Ningyan's mother remained silent for a long time.
In the afternoon, Wei Ningyan's elder brother, Wei Fengnian, returned home and was summoned by his mother.
Looking at the letter in his hand, Wei Fengnian was instantly enraged:
"Mother, has my sister lost her mind? How could she let you send someone to do such a thing?"
Wei Fengnian stood up and took two steps, his anger undiminished.
Then he turned to stare at Mrs. Wei and said:
"Mother, you can't spoil my sister like this anymore."
She's already the Crown Prince's wife, yet she still longs for other men.
If the Crown Prince finds out about this, he will surely not let her off the hook.
Even if the eldest prince doesn't care, if His Majesty finds out about Consort Shu in the palace, she will only face death.
Mother, if you truly care about my sister, then stop indulging her.
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei's eyes gradually reddened.
“I know, I know everything. But your sister has suffered so much.”
Wei Fengnian frowned, growing angrier as he spoke:
"Who in this world doesn't suffer?"
My grandfather is so old, and his health is deteriorating day by day, but he is still working hard in the court.
Isn't he suffering?
Father, over the years you have worked tirelessly and devoted yourself to our family, struggling in the court.
Isn't my father suffering?
Or is it that you, Mother, not only take care of the family but also have to endure the provocations of your concubines?
Aren't you suffering?
Why is it that Wei Ningyan is the only one who suffers because she can't marry the person she loves?
The Crown Prince's Consort is someone that the noble ladies of the capital cannot even look up to.
Living a life of luxury and receiving homage from others, what could she possibly be unhappy about?
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei wiped away her tears and remained silent.
Wei Fengnian burned the letter in his hand over the candle flame.
"Mother, just pretend you didn't see this letter."
Everyone in the capital knows that the Prince of Shou'an is more precious than the Crown Prince. If he were to be accidentally injured, the Princess would smash our entire residence.
"If we anger His Majesty, our entire Wei family might be implicated."
After saying that, he ignored his mother and angrily turned and left.
Madam Wei was left alone, silently weeping.
On the fifteenth of August, Xie Yunyu and Xiao Ling got married.
Because of Xie Yunyu's health issues, her courtyard was always quiet.
Xie Yunyu was fast asleep, and Xue Weiyang came three times, only to find her still asleep.
As the sun rose higher in the sky, a servant came to announce from the gate:
"Reporting to the Second Madam, the Prince has already ridden out of the manor and is on his way to fetch the bride."
Xue Weiyang then went inside and woke the person up.
Gu Yu, accompanied by a group of maids, was outside. They were all dressed in bright red, creating a very festive atmosphere.
She came in to help Xie Yunyu wash up.
Then a group of people, working together, each took on a different task.
The hair combing and makeup application are done simultaneously.
Xie Yunyu was so sleepy that she kept her eyes closed, letting them do whatever they wanted.
After finally finishing tidying up, someone came to report:
"The groom has arrived at the door."
The eldest and second sons are at the door asking the Prince to compose a poem.
Today, Xiao Ling was dressed in red, riding a magnificent red horse, looking radiant as he passed through the streets and alleys.
The young women who saw him by the roadside were heartbroken.
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