Extra: Princess Lu Jinshu of Changle
In Dianmo Pavilion, Princess Changle and her maid Yuan'er were sitting in a private room by the window on the second floor.
Her eyes were fixed on the direction of the city gate without blinking, her eyes full of attachment and expectation.
"Yuan'er, tell me, why hasn't Lu Jinshu come back yet?"
Yuan'er looked at the princess's appearance and felt helpless.
The princess not only wrote letters every day, but also often wandered around the city gate, just to see Prince Lu as soon as he returned.
"Princess, if we calculate the date, Prince Lu should be back soon. The disaster relief situation in Fuzhou has stabilized, so he should be able to return soon."
Princess Changle felt a little hopeful after hearing this, and asked with a little trepidation: "Do you think he will like me?"
The voice was soft, carrying the shyness and uneasiness that is unique to a young girl.
Yuan Er immediately answered affirmatively: "Of course she will. The princess is so nice, Prince Lu will definitely like her."
In her opinion, Prince Lu and her own princess were a perfect match made in heaven.
As he was speaking, the maid from the Princess's Mansion rushed in in a panic, panting and speaking incoherently: "Princess...Princess!"
Seeing this, Princess Changle stood up and asked anxiously, "What happened?"
The maid finally managed to catch her breath and said loudly, "Lu...Prince Lu, he will be entering the city soon!"
"What? Really?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Changle stood up and rushed towards the city gate, not even bothering to get in the carriage, and jogged all the way.
At the city gate, Lu Jinshu rode his horse into the city.
Unexpectedly, someone suddenly rushed out and hurriedly tightened the reins.
The horse raised its front hooves and neighed loudly, but fortunately it finally stopped steadily.
Only then did Lu Jinshu see clearly that the person in front of him was actually Princess Changle.
He was terrified, so he quickly dismounted, pulled her aside, and asked repeatedly, "Is the princess okay?"
"I know I was wrong. I failed to tighten the reins in time, and frightened the princess."
Princess Changle had her arm supported by his warm big hand, and she looked a little embarrassed.
She lowered her head slightly to avoid Lu Jinshu's concerned gaze, but she couldn't help but raise her eyes secretly and look him up and down.
"You've become darker and thinner."
It is not difficult to imagine how hard he worked during the disaster relief work in Fuzhou.
Being stared at like this, Lu Jinshu felt a little uncomfortable and looked away.
After a moment, he realized that his hand was still on the princess's arm, so he quickly let go and took three steps back: "My humble servant is rude."
Princess Changle burst out laughing, thinking that he, who was usually polite and gentlemanly, looked very cute now because he was so shy.
After feeling a little amused, he thought about how he had written so many letters, but Lu Jinshu only replied to very few of them, and he felt a little uneasy.
I couldn't guess what he was thinking, so I mustered up the courage to ask directly: "Lu Jinshu, I like you, do you like me?"
After saying that, she carefully observed his expression.
Lu Jinshu had never expected that she would express her feelings so bluntly, and was at a loss for a moment.
Princess Changle was disappointed when she saw that he didn't respond for a long time. It turned out that it was just her wishful thinking.
She smiled bitterly, holding back tears, and turned to leave, her voice choking with sobs: "Do you really not like me?"
Still no response.
"Forget it, I forced it. I'm sorry, Master Lu, for disturbing you."
Lu Jingshu looked at her crying, feeling confused and not understanding what he hadn't said.
Why is she so sad?
But when he saw her leave, his heart suddenly ached.
Subconsciously, I didn't want her to leave and wanted to hold her tightly.
His hands reacted faster than his brain. He grabbed her arm and explained hastily, "Princess, you misunderstood. I...I like you, too."
When I first saw her, she was with Qinghuan.
He thought she was full of energy, lively and lovely.
He seemed to see a different color of life, full of novelty and fun.
She also quietly lived in his heart.
But at that time, the An Ning Marquisate was still in a half-dead state, and he did not work under the Regent.
I dare not mention it at all and can only keep it in my heart.
To his surprise, Li Changle actually wrote to him frequently, although the letters contained only some caring words or interesting things that happened to her in the capital.
But he could never read enough and would take it out to read whenever he had free time.
When he can't see people, he can miss them by seeing the letters.
He was in a hurry to come back because he wanted to ask his grandmother to go to the Princess's Mansion to propose marriage.
But before he could say anything, she confessed her feelings first.
How could he not love such a lovely girl?
After hearing this, Princess Changle burst into laughter instantly and looked at him with sparkling eyes. At this moment, in her eyes, Lu Jingshu was her whole world.
"Since you like me, when will you marry me?"
Princess Changle blinked her bright eyes and looked at Lu Jingshu expectantly.
Now that the conversation was out, she no longer had any reserve or shyness, and was determined to finalize her lifelong event today so that she wouldn't have to worry all day in the future.
I remembered what Qinghuan said, that you should take action when the time is right, otherwise it will be too late and someone else will snatch it away.
So I became more determined in my thinking.
Lu Jinshu was a little amused and helpless. He looked around helplessly. There were so many people coming and going on the street, how could he talk about such an important event in his life?
He soothed her softly, "Princess, let me go home and discuss with my family, and then I'll come to propose marriage right away. I'll pick an auspicious day to marry you off in style, okay?"
"Really? Don't lie to me!"
Princess Changle's eyes lit up instantly, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.
"Also, don't call me Princess from now on. Call me Changle."
Lu Jinshu nodded gently: "Okay, Changle, you go back home and wait for me first."
"You must come quickly!"
Princess Changle was filled with joy, skipping back and forth, each step filled with happiness.
She thought that she had to hurry back home to tell her mother about this matter, and ask her mother not to make things difficult for the people in An Ning Marquis' Mansion.
Lu Jinshu looked at her figure and ran a few steps to catch up with her.
"Changle, I'll take you there."
Princess Changle turned around in surprise: "...Okay."
When the two families were discussing the marriage, Dongxi was facing internal and external troubles.
So they decided to postpone the wedding to late autumn.
I guess the war would be almost over by then.
One month after the wedding of the Emperor and Empress, the Princess's Mansion and the Marquis of An Ning's Mansion also welcomed their wedding day.
Before daybreak, Princess Changle was gently awakened by Nanny Shiquan.
He was half coaxed and half dragged out of the warm bed, placed in the bathtub, and began the tedious process of bathing and changing clothes.
Before putting on makeup, the maids kindly brought her food.
"Princess, please eat more snacks and drink less soup, otherwise it will be troublesome to go to the toilet when you put on your wedding dress later."
When Princess Changle heard this, she came to her senses instantly. When she thought about marrying Lu Jinshu today, her heart was filled with joy and shyness.
No matter how carefree she was on weekdays, she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed on her wedding day.
She lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, and ate in small bites, rinsing her mouth carefully after eating.
Nanny Shiquan came over with two thin threads and said softly, "Princess, it's time to cut the noodles. Please bear with it, it will be a little painful."
Face removal, also known as face opening, is the process of removing the hair on a girl's face, which means that the girl is about to get married.
Princess Changle pursed her lips, thinking she could easily endure it, but she didn't expect the pain to be far beyond her imagination, and she couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
Fortunately, Nanny Shiquan was skilled and quick, and finished it in a short while.
Then, Yuan'er skillfully put Princess Changle's hair up in a high bun and carefully put on makeup.
Soon, a stunning beauty appeared in the bronze mirror.
The eldest princess walked into her daughter's room and looked at her carefully dressed daughter, and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Seeing her daughter about to get married, she was filled with reluctance.
Li Chengrui also felt bad. He had raised his daughter with great care, just like a flower he had cultivated with great care. But now, her daughter had been taken away by that kid Lu Jinshu, along with the flowerpot. How could he not feel heartbroken?
The couple held their daughter's hand and talked to her for a long time. Later, they were urged to go to the hall to welcome the guests.
Just as Princess Changle covered her veil, Lu Jinshu's wedding procession arrived.
During the door-blocking segment, Lu Jingshu's talent was fully displayed. He faced various difficulties and resolved them one by one. He also composed six poems urging the girls to get ready.
The guests couldn't help but applaud.
Praise the groom for his talent.
That’s right. The An Ning Marquis’ Mansion has prospered since Bai Qinghuan became the queen.
Lu Jinshu was also highly valued by the emperor.
It is estimated that the An Ning Marquis Mansion will be prosperous for the next hundred years.
They hated themselves for acting too late, allowing Princess Changle to get there first.
Otherwise, such a perfect son-in-law would be theirs.
But when Lu Jinshu and the wedding party were about to reach Li Changle's yard, Bai Qinghuan stood at the door like a door god.
It looks like one man blocking the pass from ten thousand, full of momentum.
Seeing this, Lu Jinshu and everyone else stopped.
This was the first time in the world that the Queen Mother helped to block the door, so they naturally did not dare to force their way in.
"Isn't the Queen a relative of the An Ning Marquisate? Did you stand in the wrong place?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? The Queen is on good terms with Princess Changle, and everyone in the capital knows about it."
"But how do we get through this level?"
Their think tank is a little worried.
Lu Jinshu bowed respectfully and said, "Please ask the Queen to give the questions."
In fact, he was conflicted in his heart. Should he call Bai Qinghuan cousin, or follow Princess Changle and call her aunt?
After some hesitation, I just called her Queen.
This way you can never go wrong.
Bai Qinghuan came early in the morning to add makeup to Li Changle, as she wanted to personally send her younger sister off to get married.
After traveling to this place, Changle was the first person to show kindness to her, except for her mother and Mo Xuan.
She is her best sister, and she will never let her suffer any injustice.
"I don't have a question, I just want a guarantee."
Lu Jinshu understood that this was asking him to give a guarantee to Princess Changle.
He raised three fingers and swore: "I, Lu Jinshu, swear here that we will be together for the rest of our lives. I will love her, protect her, and never let her suffer any injustice. If I break this oath, I will be struck by lightning!"
"What if there are no offspring in the future?"
This has to be prevented. Although Li Changle is in good health, what if?
"The An Ning Marquisate has no shortage of people to carry on the family line. Even if there are no heirs, I will remain faithful!"
"Okay, I will believe you for now. If one day you fail Changle, I will not forgive you."
"Lu Jinshu will remember this!"
The guests watching were all stunned. To be together for life is what many women dream of.
He said it so easily.
And you said you would remain the same even if you have no children?
Can you do it?
They don't know.
But there is one thing they know, that is, the Queen Mother really likes Princess Changle.
Also, it seems that no marquis in An Ning’s mansion has ever taken concubines.
They had only seen the decline of the An Ning Marquis Mansion before and didn't pay any attention to this at all.
It’s too late to regret!
Lu Jinshu belongs to someone else.
Inside the house, under the veil, Li Changle was already crying like a tearful person.
First, Qinghuan cared so much about her that she was so touched.
Second, Lu Jinshu swore that she was the only one in his life, and she believed it.
She will be the happiest woman.
As the joyous music rang out, the newlyweds paid their respects to the eldest princess and her husband, and then, with their wedding dress spread out for ten miles, they arrived at the An Ning Marquis’ Mansion.
Wedding Night
Lu Jinshu lifted the veil, revealing Li Changle's beautiful face.
"My dear, I finally married you!"
Li Changle didn't know what to say, so she just lowered her head shyly.
Lu Jinshu smiled and said, "Madam, do you still remember what was said at the wedding of His Majesty and the Queen?"
Li Changle thought carefully, oh, Lu Jinshu wanted to marry without Qinghuan on his back, but was rejected, so she made fun of Lu Jinshu.
"I said nothing."
Yes, she just smiled and didn't say anything.
"It doesn't matter if my wife doesn't admit it. I swore at that time that I would make you cry and beg me on our wedding night."
Li Changle shrank back, she was frightened by Lu Jinshu's evil smile.
Isn’t this man a gentleman?
Why do you seem a bit ruffian?
"I..."
"Madam, if you have anything to say, please speak tomorrow. It's getting late. Let's get settled."
Blow out the wedding candles and cover her.
The bed couldn't stop rocking.
Li Changle felt like she was going to die. Wasn't this guy a scholar?
Why do I have endless energy?
"Wuwuwu... No more, it hurts..."
She sobbed and cried, but she didn't know that this cry was a catalyst for the man.
"Good boy, it's almost there!"
Li Changle: You’ve said it eight hundred times! Big liar!
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