Chapter 158 A Grand Wedding [End of Main Text]
Xie Jingxing closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
When he opened his eyes again, all that remained was a deep sense of helplessness and a resigned acceptance.
Xie Jingxing reached out and turned her back around, pulling her into his arms. He rested his chin on the top of her head and gritted his teeth, saying, "Fine, fine, fine... I'll let you be the mistress of the Xie family."
Qian Yueqiu, who was in his arms, immediately stopped crying and started laughing. Like a kitten that had successfully stolen some fish, she snuggled contentedly in his arms.
All unpleasantness vanished instantly.
Xie Jingxing held Qian Yueqiu in his arms, feeling her body become soft and dependent again, but his heart was filled with a heavy and complicated feeling.
He looked down at her sweet profile, free of any gloom, and sighed inwardly, "Fine, let her be a mere figurehead as the mistress of the Xie family. At worst, I'll put in more effort to help her from behind, shield her from open and hidden attacks, handle those complicated matters for her, and deal with the group of women with different intentions in the Xie family's backyard."
As long as she stays by his side with peace of mind, as long as she no longer sheds tears for other men, and no longer has those absurd thoughts of "finding male lovers".
Why not give her the position of matriarch of the Xie family?
The Qian family mansion.
Everyone in the Qian family was very happy that Qian Yueqiu was able to win Xie Jingxing's heart again.
Actually, family background and appearance are secondary...
Most importantly, Qian Yueqiu and Xie Jingxing have two sons.
No one can replace Xie Jingxing's fatherly love!
Therefore, everyone in the Qian family was happy for them to get back together.
The Qian family mansion has been decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers these past few days, and even the pair of stone lions in front of the gate have been adorned with large red silk flowers.
The mansion was bustling with activity, and the maids and servants hurried about, their faces beaming with undisguised smiles.
At this moment, a momentous occasion is brewing in this grand mansion—their eldest daughter, Qian Yueqiu, is about to rekindle her romance with General Xie Jingxing.
Everyone in the household, from the old lady to the lowly maids sweeping the courtyard, was genuinely delighted by this.
This joy was not because the Xie family had been noble and distinguished for generations.
It's not because of Xie Jingxing's appearance. If we're talking about looks, physical appearance will eventually fade with age.
What truly made everyone in the Qian family feel from the bottom of their hearts that this marriage was based on an unbreakable blood bond—Qian Yueqiu and Xie Jingxing had twin sons.
Under the corridor.
Several maids and servants were huddled together, whispering and laughing: "Speaking of our Miss Yueqiu, she has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel... Alas, it is fortunate that the young master has turned back to the rightful place, and most importantly, our two young masters finally have legitimate parents."
Wang Mama, standing nearby, nodded repeatedly: "That's right! You didn't see it, but last time Young Master Xie was playing with the two children, the eldest young master was holding his hand as they strolled around the garden, and the second young master climbed right onto his father's shoulders to sit. They were so affectionate! Blood is thicker than water, that saying is absolutely true."
These words struck a chord with everyone.
The people in the Qian family could see clearly that this father-son bond was the strongest and most unbreakable link between Xie Jingxing and Qian Yueqiu.
Therefore, the Qian family was delighted and even long-awaited that the two of them could put aside their past grievances and get back together.
The Qian family was overjoyed.
The Xie family, on the other hand, showed utmost sincerity, determined to make up for all past grievances and give the Qian family and Qian Yueqiu the greatest respect.
This sincerity was first and foremost reflected in the astonishing dowry.
This time, the Xie family "re-issued a lavish betrothal gift," and the procession of betrothal gifts stretched from the Xie residence all the way to the front of the Qian residence, winding along the entire street.
The list of betrothal gifts is so long it's impossible to finish reading it.
This is not merely a display of wealth, but also a declaration of the Xie family's attitude.
Qian Yueqiu deserves the best of everything in this world!
The wedding ceremony was conducted in strict accordance with the highest standards, with a formal marriage and a sedan chair carried by eight men.
That bridal sedan chair was no ordinary object. It was made by the best craftsmen in the capital, taking a hundred days to complete. The chair body was made of sandalwood, with carved golden nanmu wood window frames around it. A huge ruby on the top of the chair shone brightly in the sunlight.
The Xie family sent out wedding invitations and hosted a banquet for all the prominent figures in the capital.
Royal nobles, civil and military officials, prominent families, literary giants, and business tycoons—almost everyone with a certain status received that bright red invitation card with gold lettering.
The scale and attention this wedding received were discussed privately among the people of the capital. They all said that its grandeur and magnificence were "no less than the wedding when Qian Yueshu and the Crown Prince got married."
Speaking of Qian Yueshu, one cannot help but mention the presence of Emperor Xiao Qingxuan, who is now the emperor, and Empress Qian Yueshu.
For the emperor and empress to attend the wedding of a subject together was an unprecedented honor.
On the day of the wedding, the imperial guards led the way, and the imperial procession was very strict. Emperor Xiao Qingxuan and Empress Qian Yueshu personally arrived at the Xie residence.
Although Xiao Qingxuan was dressed in ordinary clothes, he could not hide his imperial majesty. He publicly announced the imperial decree, conferring upon Qian Yueqiu the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, and bestowing upon her the robes and crown of an imperial lady, as well as a certificate of merit.
This move undoubtedly elevated Qian Yueqiu's status to its highest level and demonstrated to everyone that the Qian and Xie families were enjoying great favor!
The climax of the wedding is naturally the moment of bowing and the marriage ceremony.
Inside the wedding hall, red candles burned brightly, and the hall was filled with guests. As the master of ceremonies shouted "First bow to Heaven and Earth," a scene unfolded that moved everyone who witnessed it.
Qian Yueqiu and Xie Jingxing, dressed in bright red wedding attire, were about to bow in respect when their two exquisitely beautiful sons, seemingly infected by the festive yet solemn atmosphere, stumbled forward.
The little ones didn't understand much about etiquette yet. They just found their parents' wide and gorgeous dresses very interesting, so each of them stretched out their tender little hands and tightly grabbed the hem of their parents' dresses, as if they wanted to use their own strength to tie their parents together firmly and never separate them again.
This scene, innocent and natural, is filled with a powerful and moving force.
The guests were taken aback at first, then burst into a burst of good-natured, blessing-filled laughter and admiration.
At this moment, all words seem pale and inadequate.
Parental love, spousal affection, and the bond of blood—all these intertwined perfectly at this moment…
They truly are a loving family!
The Imperial Palace.
Today we see that Xie Jingxing has two sons, while the emperor only has one.
So that night, Xiao Qingxuan pestered Qian Yueshu, saying, "Shu'er, let's have another child!"
Qian Yueshu shook her head: "No."
Xiao Qingxuan buried his head in Qian Yueshu's neck: "Why? Does Shu'er not want to give me another child?"
Yes.
She didn't want to!
After all, Qian Yueshu loved herself the most and didn't want to face life and death again, nor did she want her body to deteriorate.
However, she wouldn't say it outright.
She looked at Xiao Qingxuan with seductive eyes: "If you can endure it for a year..."
Before Qian Yueshu could finish speaking, the man kissed her: "No more. Shu'er... I had forgotten that we can't have sex when you're pregnant. We don't want the child... Actually, I think one child is fine. If there are too many princes, they'll fight for the crown prince position."
Whose side story would you like to see next?
Qian Yueshu and the Crown Prince's family of three.
My cousin Qian Yuexia has a way with General Qu and has a group of women completely under her thumb.
Qian Yueqiu's past life was with Zhao Wenxuan.
The retirement life of the emperor and empress.
I will choose one or two comments with the most comments to write a side story.
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