Yao Niang was wearing the attire of a prince's wife. The crown of a prince's wife was a nine-Di crown, decorated with pearl peony flowers and emerald leaves in front and back, and two pearl and emerald hairpins on both sides. the crown was an emerald ring, decorated with gold and jewel flowers, and a pair of golden phoenixes on the top of the crown. There were two long pearl knots on the mouth, and a pair of golden hairpins. [1] She was wearing a bright red silk shirt and two dark blue shawls decorated with golden cloud and phoenix patterns.
It took a long time just to put on the dress. Fan, Zhu and others looked at her gorgeous clothes and suddenly remembered Luo Shilan's words. Luo Shilan once commented on Yao Niang's appearance before she was chosen as the prince's consort, saying that her skin was whiter than snow, her eyes were bright, and her radiance was flowing, like a gorgeous jewel.
It means that people are born with nobility and have unlimited future prospects.
Later, they were worried when they saw that Li Tianjiao had failed and had to return home to get married. However, now she is only 15 years old, but she has become a prince's princess.
Yao Niang complained to Yu: "Mother, I feel like I have a heavy weight on my head. Can you wait until before I get on the sedan chair to put it on? I am really tired."
People saw that she still looked like a little girl and felt very friendly towards her.
Fan had watched Yao Niang grow up since she was a child, so she hurried forward to coax her, "Fifth sister, this crown is not easy to put on. Take it off now and put it on again later. What if you are too late? Why don't I help you sit on the bed and you lean on it, so that your head won't be too heavy."
"Yes, your sister-in-law is right." Yu also agreed.
Yao Niang held one of Fan's arms and asked her to support her. Fan knew that her sister-in-law was acting coquettishly to her, and she suddenly felt it was intimate. She happily helped Yao Niang sit on the bed.
After she sat on the bed, everyone went out, even Shi Yu was busy outside. Fortunately, the maid brought rice porridge and crystal chrysanthemum cakes over at this time. Yao Niang finally breathed a sigh of relief: "I've been hungry for most of the day. Finally, I can eat something."
Bai Ying smiled and said, "It was delivered by Sister Yinrong herself."
Ever since Yinrong got married, she was assigned to work as a kitchen steward because of her good cooking skills. In recent years, she has been highly valued in the mansion because of her reputation as the eldest maid by Yao Niang's side.
"I knew it was her. She had served me very well before."
Especially the crystal chrysanthemum cake, which has no crumbs, is transparent, and is sweet and delicious.
"You're right. I've been so busy in the kitchen today, but it's not easy for Sister Yinrong to think of this." Bai Ying also felt that everyone was gathered together today, and even those who didn't bring wedding invitations came to ask for drinks.
What Yao Niang was thinking in her heart was that with so many guests filling the house, if her brothers did not carry on the business in the future, the family would also decline, and that would be a completely different picture. A gentleman's influence would be cut off after five generations, and future generations must work hard to not tarnish the family's reputation.
There were many people outside congratulating Luo Zhizheng. Although Luo Zhizheng looked happy, he was not ecstatic. You know, his daughter was really going to get married, and he was reluctant to let her go.
Every morning, the daughter would come over to eat with the couple. Whenever she was at home, the shoes he wore, the purses and sachets he wore, and even the fan covers were all made by his daughter. Such a filial and lovely daughter, when she entered the palace in the future, she would be the emperor and the minister, and she could not live with her husband in her parents' home like Jingrou, so how could she be really happy?
Thinking of this, he felt that his three sons were too disappointing. Otherwise, it would be great if his daughter could marry an educated man so that she could come back to her parents' home more often.
When outsiders saw that Luo Zhizheng was very dignified, they couldn't help but secretly admire that he was worthy of being the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan, and that a famous scholar had his own demeanor.
Ren was dressed brand new today and brought Shi Fang here specially. Yu remembered that Shi Fang was the only one in the family who had not arranged a marriage, so she introduced her to everyone.
Old Lady Dou was also smiling today. How could she not be happy that the Luo family had a princess? It was a pity that Jingrou could not see such a good time, and Old Lady Dou was a little sad.
Today, Dou Yuhong came as a relative of Old Madam Dou. Her husband Wang Zongmu came early. She knew that although her husband was married to her, he also maintained a good relationship with the Luo family.
This is understandable. After all, he studied in the Luo family when he was young, and he lived with Luo Jingrou for many years after marriage. Uncle Luo has always been very good to him, and even when he got married again, he still gave him generous gifts.
This was probably the sadness of being a concubine. Although she and Wang Zongmu had a good relationship, Luo Jingrou was not an ordinary person. The Luo family was now stronger than the Dou family, especially the sisters in the Luo family, who were all married well.
Lady Luo Wu was betrothed to Prince Chen, and Lady Luo Liu was betrothed to the youngest Hanlin master.
Among the three sisters of the eldest branch of the Luo family, Luo Jingrou is dignified and beautiful, Luo Yaoniang is devoted to the country and the city, and Luo Shiyu is like an orchid in the valley. It can be said that each of them has her own merits.
I heard that my mother-in-law, Lady Ruixi, once said that she originally favored Yao Niang the most, but she had no idea that she would become so successful.
Of course, this was untrue, because when Luo Yaoniang was named the prince's consort, Luo Jingrou was still alive. Perhaps he said this to warn himself to be nicer to Luo Jingrou's two children.
She also comes from a wealthy family, so how could she do something harsh to other people's children?
The mother-in-law was really overthinking it, but because of this, she was even more afraid to discipline her stepdaughter and stepson. For some things, the more one intervenes, the more trouble there will be.
Yao Niang no longer had these disturbances. She saw that the sun was about to set, so she picked up the dragon and phoenix fan beside her and prepared to get on the sedan chair. She was no longer the stepmother, but now she was getting married in a dignified way. Everyone knew that the man she married was not only of noble status but also handsome, with a dragon-like figure and a phoenix-like appearance.
No matter whether he will die young in the future, at least I am the most satisfied with myself now.
There are certain rules for marrying a prince's wife in the palace, and the prince does not need to come in person to welcome her. The Luo family knew this in advance and cleared a path for them. Twenty ministers and officials from the palace, along with forty Jinyiwei and female officials and maids, came in in a mighty manner. Bai Ying and Bai Zhi helped Yao Niang stand up.
Even though Yao Niang had been complaining about the weight of the crown on her head, she walked completely differently now that she stood up. She raised her round fan to cover her face and was helped up by the servants to say goodbye to her parents.
It was as if in a dream as I walked step by step through the corridor to the Wenhua Hall.
According to what Yao Niang had in mind, she was going to kneel down and kowtow, but this time, Luo Zhizheng and Yu both knelt down and saluted: "Greetings to Her Royal Highness Princess Chen."
In her eyes, Luo Zhizheng had always been high and mighty. No matter how difficult the people at home were or how hard they were to get along with, as long as he stepped forward, the matter would not be a problem.
But today, Daddy knelt down before her. For a moment, Yao Niang felt very unfilial, and at the same time, she felt the terror of power.
She hurriedly said, "Father, mother, please get up quickly. Your daughter can't bear it."
Now that Luo Zhizheng is the Minister of Rites, he is naturally in charge of the etiquette of the world. Of course, he should know more about etiquette: "Your Highness, this is a national etiquette. Your status is different now. We should follow this as husband and wife."
Yao Niang even said: "My parents gave birth to me and raised me. This is a national ritual that has already been completed. Please let your daughter perform it according to the family ritual, so that filial piety can be fulfilled."
Then, Luo Zhizheng and Yu sat upright at the top, and Yao Niang put the round fan aside. Only then could everyone see the appearance of the fifth daughter of the Luo family. She was tall and slender, with a dignified temperament and a face that was rare and charming.
Especially when performing formalities, she bowed gracefully with a dignified manner.
Yu personally went forward to help her daughter up. She was reluctant to let her daughter go, but seeing that her daughter had a good home, she was looking forward to her daughter getting married as soon as possible. As long as her daughter lived well, she would be at peace with everything.
"In the future in the palace, you must be more filial to the emperor and the concubine, and obey your husband. I wish you and the third prince will live in harmony and happiness, and grow old together."
Yao Niang thought of the careful teachings that Yu gave her after she was found, and she couldn't help but burst into tears and couldn't stop.
Seeing this, Luo Zhizheng was afraid that she would miss the auspicious time. He thought that women were always so fussy, so he said, "Don't worry about home. Your mother and I are doing well."
Even Luo Zhizheng was such a strong man, he couldn't help sobbing. Seeing this, Yao Niang's throat tightened and her nose felt sour: "Dad, I can't bear to leave you. These days, I made a new hat for you. You love to go out for a drink in winter, but you feel uncomfortable with the hat pressing your hair. This one I made is light and warm. You must try it."
"Yao Niang..." Luo Zhizheng really wanted to say that his daughter didn't want to get married and just stayed at home. He could support her anyway.
"Daddy." Yao Niang was reluctant to leave.
It was Yu who made a prompt decision, "Master, the chief officer and his men are here, and Jingxi is ready too."
The bride will be carried out on her brother's back, and later Luo Zhizheng and Luo Jingxi will even escort her into the palace together. They will both congratulate the Emperor and Prince Chen in Jiaotai Hall.
This is what it means to marry into a royal family; everything is based on the royal family.
How could Fan and Zhu dare to persuade their father-in-law, because he had the final say at home. But they didn't expect that their father-in-law would like their sister-in-law so much in the end. It was not the case when Luo Jingrou got married. In fact, the relationship between the mother-in-law and the sister-in-law was usually the best.
It was difficult for everyone to see this side of Luo Zhizheng, and they all thought that it was no wonder that people said that this daughter was their darling, and it turned out to be true.
Luo Zhizheng didn't say a word, but just turned his head to the side and signaled to Yao Niang that it was time to go out.
Luo Jingxi squatted down quickly. He was the eldest brother, and he could enter the palace with his father. He was wearing brand new clothes. But Yao Niang was a little worried. Although she looked slim, her clothes today must have weighed at least 20 to 30 kilograms more. She quietly asked her eldest brother: "Can you carry me?"
"Don't worry." Luo Jingxi promised.
But Yao Niang knew that Luo Jingxi was well-fed, and luckily Luo Jingyuan was there to say, "Fifth sister, don't worry, I'm here."
With the help of her sisters-in-law, Yao Niang finally felt relieved to let Luo Jingxi carry her. However, Luo Zhizheng and Yu Shi murmured, "The eldest brother deserves it. He lives a life of luxury every day, and even his sister doesn't believe him."
Although she was nervous, Luo Jingxi successfully carried Yao Niang to the gate, and Yao Niang finally felt relieved: "Thank you, big brother."
Luo Jingxi smiled and said, "Sister, hurry up and get on the sedan chair."
Yao Niang held up a round fan to cover her face, and was helped into the sedan chair by the maid. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
After Gao Xuance in the palace paid his respects to Emperor Jianzhang, he also exchanged greetings with Concubine Lin, Concubine Hong and others. Then he went to the prince's residence and waited for the bride to arrive for the wedding ceremony.
Because Gao Xuance and Gao Xuandu were getting married on the same day and their itineraries were similar, Yao Niang sat in a sedan chair all the way. She always felt that the wedding day should have been a joyous one and she should have been a carefree bride, but instead it was a chaotic day. Every step was urgent and she wanted to finish it quickly for fear that something would go wrong.
But what people outside saw was a winding, lively yet decent royal display. Although the road was cleared, the common people were still watching the excitement. Even at the door of the Hong family there were common people standing and watching.
Hong Shuyi's marriage was not going well. She was already in her twenties, and her aunt in the palace did not find a good marriage for her. After finally getting out, she was very nervous about getting married.
She heard that Tang Huijun had passed away two years ago, and she thought to herself that she did not have her status back then, otherwise she would not have ended up in this situation.
Neither human nor ghost, even the position of the wife of the Prince of Xuanping was taken away by the concubine's daughter of a fifth-rank official, just because the girl was only fourteen or fifteen years old.
Now seeing Yao Niang's flower sedan again, he felt jealous and sad about the impermanence of life.
But she had been in the palace for many years, and no matter what she thought in her heart, she never showed it on her face. Only her mother, Mrs. Hong, saw her bitterness and took the initiative to say, "Don't worry, since the Xuanping Marquis's son is not suitable, there are other candidates."
"Forget it. This is not something girls should discuss." Hong Shuyi returned to her room, feeling very depressed. However, this matter of marriage ultimately depended on her mother and brother, so what else could she do?
Just like she valued the second prince more back then, and her family said that the third prince was very good. In fact, the third prince had a good appearance, but he often looked down on others and was arrogant. He was just as stupid and stubborn as a child in front of the emperor and the concubine, but in fact he was as smart as a ghost.
What a joke! She used to be able to choose among the princes, but now even the wife of a prince in a marquis's mansion is in jeopardy.
In fact, Yao Niang had already forgotten about Hong Shuyi. That's just how she is. She has already moved on to a higher position, so why should she still hold a grudge against those who are not as good as her? Ever since she was successfully chosen as the third prince's consort, Hong Shuyi was no longer a threat.
Even Tang Huijun had long forgotten about it, because she always did things that were hurt by others, and she would not swallow her anger. She would definitely retaliate and she had no regrets.
Now she was in the sedan chair and could no longer hold back her yawns.
I am actually feeling drowsy at this moment. If I tell others about this, I'm afraid they won't believe it.
Normally, people would hold a wedding ceremony in the hall, but the royal family would hold the wedding ceremony on the first day and then go to see the emperor and his concubines on the next day. Therefore, Yao Niang was carried to the prince's residence first.
Gao Xuance was dressed in the uniform of a prince today. He was tall and handsome, and looked particularly dignified and cheerful. The Fourth Prince seldom went out since he became lame in his early years. His height was only up to Gao Xuance's shoulders. Although he looked quite burly, there was a big gap between the two of them.
Seeing that Yao Niang's wedding sedan had not arrived yet, he was always a little anxious, but his face was still calm. It was only after hearing that Yao Niang's wedding sedan had entered Lin'an Gate that he leaned forward slightly.
After hearing the sound of the sedan chair landing, Yao Niang shot three arrows at the sedan chair at the same time. People around applauded, and Yao Niang picked up the fan as requested, and was escorted in by the matchmaker.
Meeting someone so soon? Gao Xuance was still a little nervous.
He looked at Yao Niang who appeared before him. She was wearing a phoenix crown and a bridal robe, which were not as simple as those in her previous life. He lumped the two of them together and for some reason he felt relieved in his heart.
Yao Niang certainly didn't understand Gao Xuance's thoughts. She smiled as Xi Niang helped her in. At present, the princes had not yet opened residences outside the palace, and all lived in the prince's residence. For example, the eldest prince lived in the first residence, the second prince lived in the second residence, and Gao Xuance lived in the third residence.
After being helped into the bedroom, Gao Xuance was waiting for her in front.
Ordinary families with a little literary talent would perform the fanning ceremony, such as asking the groom to recite a poem, but Yao Niang felt sorry for Gao Xuance.
Because she always felt that he might die young, and she didn't want to let him work hard.
The bridesmaid did not dare to send the prince to do anything, she just sang the blessing song. Most of the ladies in the room were very well behaved, and no one talked nonsense. Yao Niang thought this was good, she was especially afraid of people who made trouble in the bridal chamber.
According to Yu, in the past, when people in the countryside got married, the old man had to dress up in fancy clothes, hang two vinegar bottles on his body, and carry his daughter-in-law on his back.
Yao Niang expressed deep hatred and pain at this, and she also disliked many people's inappropriate jokes. At first, when she heard that Luo Jingxi and Fan were getting married, someone eavesdropped on them halfway through the night.
Her previous life was even more embarrassing. The gossipy women in the Lin family gossiped a lot and compared her to Luo Jingrou in every way.
Now that there was no one to disturb the bridal chamber and there were no vulgar wedding customs, Yao Niang felt very comfortable.
"Please invite the Prince and Princess to drink the wedding wine together."
The two ladies knelt down and handed Yao Niang and Gao Xuance a golden gourd each, which was filled with amber wine and tied in the middle with a red rope.
Yao Niang held a fan in one hand and a golden gourd in the other. The golden gourd was really cute, small and exquisite.
Gao Xuance saw her reach out to take the golden gourd, but the red rope was too short, so he had to move over. In this way, the two of them kept their heads close together as they drank.
The two of them are young, and in such a red atmosphere, they look even more charming.
But Yao Niang was not good at drinking. After taking a sip, she felt the wine was strong. Her mouth felt hot and burning, but she couldn't show it on her face.
Seeing that they were relieved after drinking the wedding wine, the bridesmaid smiled and shouted, "The ceremony is over."
Everyone left respectfully.
Seeing that everyone had left, Yao Niang was about to take down her fan, but she heard Gao Xuance reciting, "I don't know what night it is, urging the balcony to approach the mirror stage; who said that the lotus planted in the water, a branch bloomed in the bronze mirror. Madam, please put down the fan."
This is a makeup-inducing poem by Jia Dao from the Tang Dynasty. When Yao Niang thought that he would recite this, she slowly put down her fan.
Gao Xuance originally thought that she came from a scholarly family and was a famous talented woman. Little did he know that she would fan him when he recited a poem written by an ancient poet.
The moment he put the fan down, Gao Xuance saw her eyes slightly widen when she saw him, and then slowly lowered them. Her beautiful eyes were full of tenderness, and her skin was as soft as ruby. Her face was like a painting, as beautiful as pearls and jade.
"Sister Yao, please speak." Gao Xuance was happy and couldn't help but say.
Yao Niang was still thinking about how to start the conversation, and after hearing him say this, she couldn't help but call him, "Prince."
"Sister Yao, why are you so estranged from me?" Gao Xuance felt a little aggrieved again.
It seems that the Prince of Chen has a child-like temper, and is quite true to himself, and does not like others to be polite to him. She is also taking his pulse now. Although the Prince of Chen seems to be calm and indifferent on weekdays, he likes her very much in private, but this liking is probably the liking for cats and dogs.
Even if you are a fairy, you are nothing to these princes and nobles. The best will always be waiting for them.
Therefore, some special means are needed, which is to first cater to the other party's preferences.
Therefore, Yao Niang bit her lower lip, looking somewhat innocent: "Then what should I call you? Brother Chen Wang or Brother Xuan Ce? I will listen to you in everything."
Every time she called him that, Gao Xuance felt his heart tremble and he felt numb and tingling, completely losing his usual composure.
"You can call me whatever you want." Gao Xuance was also a little embarrassed.
Yao Niang tilted her head and smiled: "Xuan Ce."
Gao Xuance felt his heartbeat quicken. He stood up suddenly, turned around, and said, "Hey."
Seeing him being so shy, if he continued like this, he would have to get up early tomorrow. Yao Niang knew very well that she had to get up early almost every day during her days in the palace.
Yao Niang couldn't help but let out a soft cry. Gao Xuance turned around quickly and saw that her face was pale. When she saw him coming, she said pitifully, "This Nine-Di Crown is too heavy. I have been wearing it since this morning. I can't bear it for a while."
At this time, Gao Xuance came over personally and immediately wanted to take off the Nine Di Crown for her. However, this crown was complicated to put on and it was not easy to take it off. Just when he was taking the crown off for her, Yao Niang smiled at him as sweetly as honey, "Be gentle, don't hurt me."
If it was someone else, Gao Xuance would not be so attentive, but when Yao Niang sent him like this, not only was he willing, he also heard other meanings.
He is a normal man, and especially when he hears words like "gently" or "it hurts", he will unconsciously think of something in his heart.
But he also knew that Yao Niang was just acting coquettishly with him, and in her heart she was cursing him as worse than an animal, always thinking in the wrong way. When he came to his senses, he had to continue to take the crown for her.
Because it had been worn for too long, a lot of hair got tangled in it. Yao Niang had especially thick hair, which was black, shiny, smooth like satin, and shiny.
She was very well behaved. When he took it off for her, she didn't move at all. But the handkerchief in her hand revealed her thoughts. Gao Xuance thought that she must still be nervous because he was standing here. He felt a little proud when he thought of this.
Seeing that her crown was about to be taken off, Yao Niang closed her eyes slightly and pretended to be asleep. She had looked in the mirror before, and her appearance was extremely gentle, especially when she closed her eyes, which made her look even more charming.
Gao Xuance finally took off the Nine-Di Crown and was about to speak when he heard the person beside him breathing sweetly. Looking forward, he saw Yao Niang with her eyes slightly closed, as if she was asleep. He looked carefully.
Her eyelashes are so long that he really wants to count them. Her face is also pretty, with her long black hair draped on both sides, making her look even more charming. Her lips are so voluptuous and slightly pouty that Gao Xuance can't help but want to lower his head and kiss her.
At this moment, Gao Xuance heard Yao Niang moaning, and suddenly felt half of his body numb, and his heartbeat was like a tiger that couldn't wait to jump out...
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