Qi Yize, who was supposed to go with the bride, was now sneakily looking around. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he quickly stuffed the White Rabbit milk candy, the small and exquisite cookies, and the crispy and delicious fish skin peanuts he had just received into his wide sleeves.
The main reason he didn't go with them was that he was worried that while he was away, all the delicious food would be devoured by other hungry people.
By then, crying and begging won't help.
However, his seemingly secretive actions had already been seen by the Eighth Princess and the Tenth Prince, who were hiding in the flower bushes not far away.
The two hid behind the flowers, covering their mouths and giggling.
The Eighth Princess lowered her voice and said to the Tenth Prince, who was leisurely eating melon seeds, "Tenth Brother, come with me!"
With a mouthful of crunchy melon seeds, the tenth prince replied softly, "Where to?"
The Eighth Princess glanced at her seemingly dim-witted tenth brother and said irritably, "Of course you'll follow his example and go get some delicious snacks to hide in your sleeve pocket and enjoy them slowly!"
The tenth prince looked troubled and muttered, "But... but my two sleeve pockets are already full, and I really can't put any more things in them."
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Princess widened her bright eyes in surprise and asked, "Oh my! You little rascal, when did you start hiding things behind my back? Tell me quickly, what treasures have you hidden?"
It seems that the one who isn't really that clever isn't the tenth brother, but herself.
The Tenth Prince answered very honestly, "While you were running off to get that fragrant spicy hot pot, Eighth Sister, I took the opportunity to hide some delicious treats. Aren't I clever!"
Then, he reached out and touched his bulging sleeve pocket, and continued, "I hid some melon seeds and peanuts."
The Eighth Princess thought he had become much smarter this time, but it turned out he was nothing special.
She shook her head helplessly: "Silly brother, why do you only know how to hide these ordinary sunflower seeds and peanuts? At least pick out some rarer snacks to hide."
"This flavor of sunflower seeds is very rare and unique. You'll know once you try it."
After saying that, the tenth prince immediately handed her a few.
Soon, the Eighth Princess finished eating the melon seeds and exclaimed with delight, "Wow! These melon seeds are actually sweet! I've never eaten such uniquely flavored melon seeds before!"
The tenth prince couldn't help but grin, explaining smugly, "These are caramel-flavored sunflower seeds, you know. How about it? Don't you think they're quite different from the ordinary sunflower seeds you usually eat?"
"I just heard the servant say that these uniquely flavored melon seeds and peanuts were all carefully made by Sixth Princess Consort to entertain distinguished guests."
"Moreover, besides this caramel flavor, there are six other different flavors, including five-spice, garlic, and salt and pepper!"
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Princess's eyes suddenly lit up, and she said coquettishly, "Oh dear, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Without waiting for the Tenth Prince's response, she darted away like a nimble little rabbit, leaving him behind, and ran quickly toward the stall filled with all sorts of delicious snacks.
I'm going to secretly hide some sunflower seeds and peanuts.
As for those snacks I ate before, I'll find another opportunity later and take some back with me.
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The grand wedding procession arrived at the gates of the imperial palace, where the vermilion gates stood wide open, as if welcoming the newlyweds.
Before long, the wedding ceremony, which everyone had been eagerly anticipating, finally arrived.
At this crucial moment, the important figures in the palace naturally all made their appearance.
The Empress Dowager, dressed in magnificent robes, sat dignifiedly in the main seat; the Emperor, clad in a dragon robe, exuded an imposing aura; and the beautiful and noble Empress, also in full regalia, smiled as she observed everything before her.
Moreover, even the highly respected Master Xuanzhen and the skilled physician Zhou were invited to sit in the main seats.
The auspicious time has arrived.
Zhao Yunjin and Yun Zhizhi each held a red silk ribbon and walked lightly and slowly into the main hall.
The two figures looked like a perfect couple, attracting the attention of everyone present.
The matchmaker called out loudly, "First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
Zhao Yunjin and Yun Zhizhi stood facing each other, bowing deeply to the sky and earth outside the door.
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
The two turned to face the main seat and respectfully bowed to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Empress, Master Xuanzhen, and Physician Zhou.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
Zhao Yunjin and Yun Zhizhi stood facing each other and bowed slightly to each other.
Finally, the matchmaker shouted, "Lead them to the bridal chamber!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Yunjin carefully helped Yun Zhizhi and led her slowly toward the carefully decorated bridal chamber.
Along the way, Yun Zhizhi kept her head slightly lowered, her face flushed with happiness.
After the two entered the bridal chamber, Zhao Yunjin did not leave immediately.
He gently reached out and tenderly stroked Yun Zhizhi's head, speaking in his deep, magnetic voice:
"I'm going out to entertain those distinguished guests who have come from afar. Xiao Tao will bring you some food later, so remember to eat well and don't go hungry."
Dressed in a gorgeous wedding gown, wearing an exquisite phoenix crown and a red veil, Yun Zhizhi was full of suspicion and asked softly, "Isn't it said that we can only eat after the red veil is lifted? If we break this rule now, I'm afraid it will be a bit inappropriate?"
Zhao Yunjin smiled indulgently and replied softly, "It's alright. For me, nothing is more important than filling my beloved concubine's stomach."
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