Seeing Yuan Yao's joyful expression, Jiang Chengyan also became nervous.
Unfortunately, he was the emperor, so he had to keep a low profile.
He straightened up and asked Yuan Yao, "Yuan Xiaoyao, do I look... good today?"
"Beautiful!" Yuan Yao answered without hesitation, "Today, our Cheng Yan is the most handsome groom in the world!"
Jiang Chengyan smiled at her and said, "Then, let's go."
"Wait a minute." Yuan Yao called out to Jiang Chengyan and reached out his hand: "Let me straighten your clothes."
Jiang Chengyan stood there obediently.
Yuan Yao smoothed out the wrinkles on his crown and robes, then straightened his hair ornament, and said with satisfaction, "All done!"
Both of them were very open and generous.
A master of ceremonies urged, "Your Majesty, it's time for you to depart."
"Mm." Jiang Chengyan nodded.
A group of people escorted Jiang Chengyan to the Taihe Hall, where the wedding ceremony was to be held...
The emperor's wedding ceremony was extremely elaborate.
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, red carpets and red silks had already been laid out.
Civil and military officials, imperial relatives, court ladies… everyone, led by the master of ceremonies, bowed and knelt in worship…
Yuan Yao does not need to kneel.
She stood at a distance, observing the ceremony, with Yun Tan by her side.
After the master of ceremonies read out a series of blessings, Jiang Chengyan and Deng Zhiheng bowed to heaven and earth and performed a grand ceremony.
Next, the officials in charge of rites offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth and the ancestral temples, and performed the grand ceremony for the investiture of the Empress…
Even as an observer, Yuan Yao was completely baffled.
Getting married is such a hassle!
Marrying the emperor would be even more troublesome!
When she and Yun Chan got married, she had to wear a crown and robe weighing dozens of kilograms, and jewelry weighing dozens of kilograms, and she had to kneel and bow, right?
In the middle of summer, won't they get heatstroke?
Heatstroke can be fatal!
This is terrifying!
Just thinking about it is terrifying!
The urge to run away from the wedding is stirring within me...
"Sister Yao Yao," Yun Tan called out to her from the side.
Yuan Yao turned her head: "Hmm? What's wrong with Tan'er?"
Yun Tan looked up at her, her little voice very serious: "Sister Yao Yao, even though getting married is troublesome, you can't run away from the wedding!"
Yuan Yao: "..."
She looked at Yun Tan in astonishment: "How did you know...?"
The rest of the words got stuck in my throat.
"Did Tan'er guess right?" A hint of smugness appeared on Yun Tan's little face.
Yuan Yao chuckled dryly: "I was just thinking about it..."
Under the blazing sun, it took a full hour for the wedding ceremony and the empress's investiture ceremony to finally come to an end.
As soon as the words "Send them into the bridal chamber" were uttered, the sound of sleeves being flicked echoed across the square.
With that flick of his sleeve, he stirred up quite a few raindrops... no, I mean drops of sweat...
Fortunately, Yuan Yao was standing far away.
Jing'er, who had been kneeling for a full hour, stood up, wiped her sweat, and said with a pained expression, "Princess, I almost couldn't hold on and fainted..."
Seeing Jing'er covered in sweat, Yuan Yao felt both distressed and helpless: "Jing'er, why don't you go back to Qianhua Palace and change your clothes?"
Jing'er wiped her sweat: "But..."
"No buts!" Yuan Yao interrupted Jing'er, instructing, "Go quickly and come back quickly. When you return, bring me some ice cream! Bring me plenty!"
ice?
Jing'er quickly wiped away her sweat: "Princess, I'll be right back!"
"Go on!" Yuan Yao waved with a smile.
Jing'er grabbed her skirt and ran.
Fortunately, the distance from Taihe Hall to Qianhua Palace is not far...
Yuan Yao withdrew her gaze and called to Yun Tan, "It's so hot, do you want to go see the new Empress of Great Qi?"
"Yes!" Yun Tan's eyes lit up.
He's been in the sun for an hour, and he's almost wilted!
If I stay in the sun any longer, I might faint!
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the bride!"
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the sleeping quarters were filled with red candles, and everything from the gauze curtains to the stools was red.
The palace servants guarding the door bowed respectfully upon seeing Yuan Yao and Yun Tan.
Yuan Yao led Yun Tan into the Taihe Hall.
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, stood numerous noblewomen blessed with both fortune and longevity.
When Yuan Yao and Yun Tan arrived, a burst of laughter could be heard from inside the bridal chamber: "To have a baby or not?"
A soft voice said shyly, "Sheng..."
Yuan Yao tilted her head and looked inside from behind the curtain.
Yun Tan followed suit, tilting her head as well.
At this moment, Jiang Chengyan, dressed in a magnificent crown and robes, walked out.
Upon seeing Yuan Yao, he paused for a moment, then a smile appeared on his handsome face, which was slightly flushed: "Since you're here, then... keep the Empress company for me."
Yuan Yao blinked.
Jiang Chengyan's face is so red!
Is he shy?
Yuan Yao was in a great mood and was genuinely happy for him.
She smiled and said, "The civil and military officials are still waiting for Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please go quickly!"
Outside, the banquet has begun.
Jiang Chengyan, his neck flushed, hurriedly left the bridal chamber.
Soon, the ladies-in-waiting also left the bridal chamber one after another.
Upon seeing Yuan Yao leading the young prince of Chu, they all bowed with surprise and respect.
After most of the people had left, Yuan Yao led Yun Tan into Jiang Chengyan and Deng Zhiheng's bridal chamber.
Inside the bridal tent, Deng Zhiheng, dressed in a magnificent empress's robes and wearing a gleaming golden hair ornament, sat dignifiedly on the bed.
Two maids who had accompanied her to the palace stood on one side of the bed.
On the round table beside the bed, red candles burned quietly, and the table was filled with fruits that symbolized many children and good fortune.
Yuan Yao bowed and said, "Yao'er greets Your Majesty the Empress."
Yun Tan obediently cupped her hands in greeting: "Yun Tan greets Your Majesty the Empress, and wishes Your Majesty a happy marriage and many children."
Upon seeing Yuan Yao, Deng Zhiheng's gentle and beautiful face froze for a moment.
However, she spoke up in an instant: "Princess, Prince Yun, please rise quickly."
As he spoke, he even got up to help the person.
Yuan Yao quickly stood up straight: "Empress sister-in-law, you can just sit down."
Sister-in-law?
Deng Zhiheng smiled faintly, her voice gentle and serene: "Sister Yao'er, Prince Yun, come and sit down."
She has liked Jiang Chengyan since she was a child.
Over the years, she had always known that there was another woman living in Jiang Chengyan's heart.
The woman's name was Yuan Yao.
However, Deng Zhiheng couldn't bring herself to dislike or be jealous of Yuan Yao.
From a young age, she knew that Yuan Yao was someone everyone should like.
Even she liked Yuan Yao very much...
Yuan Yao walked to the wedding bed and took a look.
Just as she had instructed, many fresh and bright rose petals were scattered on the bed.
Festive!
Yuan Yao sat on a small stool by the bed, smiling as she asked, "Sister-in-law, were you satisfied with your wedding night?"
Deng Zhiheng blushed slightly: "Yes, I like it very much." After speaking, she looked at Yuan Yao: "Thank you, Yao'er, for your trouble."
She had heard about it before.
Jiang Chengyan specifically sought out Yuan Yao to help decorate the bridal chamber...
Looking at Deng Zhiheng's dignified and gentle appearance, Yuan Yao smiled brightly: "Empress sister-in-law, Yao'er has liked you since I was a child!"
Not only me, but also my uncle the emperor, my father, and my sisters Huairou and Huaiyao all like you very much!
Chengyan was both nervous and excited before the wedding!
Today, I, Yao'er, entrust this important matter to convey a message on behalf of my late uncle, my father, and my elder sister Huairou and Huaiyao, who are far away in a foreign land—
"Chengyan, I'm entrusting him to you, my sister-in-law, the Empress!"
Deng Zhiheng's eyes flickered.
She suppressed the tears welling up in her eyes, and a gentle smile appeared on her beautiful and gentle face: "Yao'er, thank you."
Princess Yuan Yao is truly endearing!
Afraid of upsetting her, afraid of making her overthink, I tried different ways to comfort her...
This young princess, she clearly wanted to entrust herself to the emperor, but she also dragged the late emperor and the Grand Prince into it...
Deng Zhiheng smiled faintly and shook her head.
She took Yuan Yao's hand, a pang of reluctance rising in her heart: "Yao'er, you're about to leave Daqi, are you ready?"
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