Chapter 646 Gu Renjie's Wedding
You insist on implying that they won't be as good as you in their next life. If you say this isn't sincere, even a three-year-old wouldn't believe it.
“Madam He, my daughter is young and doesn’t know any better. Please, Madam He, don’t be so petty as to treat her like a child.”
Seeing that Madam He was at a disadvantage, Madam Ji acted as a peacemaker and interrupted.
"She's a child, and she's already married, okay?"
The speaker was none other than He Ruyan, who was standing behind Madam He. She hadn't originally intended to attend any wedding banquet at the Marquis's residence today.
But his mother told him that the Marquis of Yi'an's family held an extraordinary position, and Gu Renjie was the eldest son of the Marquis of Yi'an, a rising star in the court. The people they associated with were all of high status, and perhaps even a prince would come in person.
He Ruyan is not young anymore, and she only reluctantly came along when she heard that the prince might also be coming.
Who would have thought that before even meeting this prince, Mother was already being bullied by that annoying Gu Shuyan.
Seeing He Ruyan pointing at Gu Shuyan so rudely, Madam Ji couldn't help but frown and ask, "May I ask how old Miss He is this year?"
He Ruyan didn't know why Ji Shi was asking this, so she ignored the look Madam He gave her and replied bluntly, "Sixteen, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Ji smiled and said, "My daughter is only seventeen years old, just one year older than Miss He. If Miss He is a child as Madam He's daughter, then why isn't my daughter a child?"
Ji Shi had always given people the impression that she was easy to talk to, and they all thought that this was her true nature.
It wasn't until she said those words that everyone realized that a woman who could manage such a large mansion so flawlessly could not possibly be a simple character.
In an instant, all the ladies couldn't help but re-evaluate Ji Shi's position in their hearts.
The old lady, Madam Ji, and the wife of the Marquis of Jinning all nodded in satisfaction upon seeing Ji's behavior.
A mother's strength is evident. Ji Shi used to give people a weak impression, but today she has finally established a formidable image for herself in front of so many people.
"Ruyan, you must not be rude to the Lady of the Marquis." Seeing that the situation was not going well for her side, Madam He immediately reprimanded He Ruyan.
He Ruyan hadn't expected to be cornered by the Ji family, and even her mother wouldn't help her. Feeling wronged, He Ruyan stomped her foot and could only silently stand back down.
If it weren't for the fact that she was there to see the prince, she probably would have already turned and left.
Just as the conflict between the He family mother and daughter and Gu Shuyan and her daughter reached a climax, a maidservant rushed in from outside the door.
"Madam, Madam, the wedding procession has returned."
As soon as the maid finished speaking, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
"My old bones won't allow me to squeeze into the front yard. Daughter-in-law, you take the ladies and young ladies there!"
The old lady also wanted to go see her eldest grandson's wedding, but since she was an elderly woman, she would definitely need someone to take care of her if she went. It would be better to let the children go and have a good time.
With the old lady's permission, Madam Ji immediately led the ladies to the front courtyard. Among the group, apart from He Ruyan and her daughter who were not very happy, everyone had smiles on their faces.
"Mother, why didn't we help Madam He and Miss He just now?"
Kang Qingying and her mother walked at the back of the crowd. Looking at He Ruyan, who had an unfriendly expression, she couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
She had been with He Ruyan since childhood, and because of her parents' teachings, she paid more attention to He Ruyan's changes in expression than anyone else.
Seeing the worry on her daughter's face, Madam Kang simply said, "Remember, you must always learn to assess the situation and never be a domineering person."
Kang Qingying nodded upon hearing this, but she still didn't quite understand the meaning of those words.
Outside the gate of the Marquis's mansion, Gu Renjie leaped down from his tall horse. Looking at the eight bright red wedding sedan chairs behind him, even the usually stoic young master Gu couldn't help but twitch his lips into a smile.
"The bride alights from the sedan chair, the groom presents her with a red flower." The matchmaker shouted loudly as she directed Gu Renjie to hand the other end of the large red flower to Meng Wei.
Beneath the veil, Meng Wei's cheeks were flushed, not from the rouge, but from the fact that she was about to marry the man she loved.
Thinking back to that fleeting glimpse of their first meeting, and the awkwardness and shame of their subsequent encounter, Meng Wei believed that she and the other person were destined to be from two different worlds.
But fate played a cruel trick on them, and in the end, the two became husband and wife who would spend the rest of their lives together.
Thinking about the decades to come that the two of them would spend together, Meng Wei's heart pounded like a deer.
As Gu Renjie led her towards the Marquis's residence, relatives and friends on both sides began to cheer loudly. Gu Shuyan stood aside watching this scene, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"I never saw you shed a tear when we got married. What's wrong? Why are you feeling sad for someone else today?"
Yun Yichen appeared behind Gu Shuyan at some point. Today, he was not wearing his usual bright red robe, but instead wore a light purple robe similar to Gu Shuyan's.
Gu Shuyan glanced back at Yun Yichen, then said coquettishly, "Who said I was sad? I'm happy, I'm crying tears of joy."
"Good, good, tears of joy. If... I were to see Renjie get married, I would surely cry tears of joy just like you."
Yun Yichen didn't say those two words aloud, but Gu Shuyan knew who Yun Yichen was referring to.
If Consort Yun were still alive, she would surely be overjoyed to see her elder brother finally get married!
The newlyweds entered the hall surrounded by the crowd, with Gu Jin and Madam Ji taking the main seats.
Just as the officiant finished chanting the ceremony and was about to proceed with the wedding ceremony, another jarring voice came from outside the door.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
The four words were so powerful that everyone present was momentarily stunned.
Gu Jin was the first to react and led Ji Shi and the others out to greet them, while the bride and groom remained standing in place to wait, as the proper etiquette could not be disregarded.
Before long, Gu Jin respectfully invited the emperor in. As soon as he stepped into the hall, the emperor laughed heartily and said politely, "Minister Gu, you won't blame me for coming uninvited, will you?"
"It is my great honor that Your Majesty has personally visited my residence."
Gu Jin quickly stepped forward with a smile, but inwardly he thought to himself: Even if I were to be blamed, would I dare?
It's no joke, the emperor himself attending the wedding of a minister—this is something unseen for many years. Even when Yun Yichen, the Grand Secretary, got married, the emperor only gave him some rewards. Gu Renjie having this kind of face is something many people envy.
Seeing Gu Jin's respectful expression, the emperor didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in the seat that Gu Jin had previously occupied.
"Aren't we supposed to bow? You don't need to worry about me, continue, continue."
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