The wedding of Prince Gong and Jiang Meiyu was set for seven days later. During this time, Jiang Meiyu didn't have to worry about anything. She only needed to eat, drink, have fun, and maintain her beauty. Everything else was arranged by Madam Jiang, and everything went on in an orderly manner.
Mrs. Jiang prepared a dowry of eighty trolleys for her daughter, but that wasn't all. Taifu Jiang, feeling sorry for his eldest daughter, used his salary accumulated over the years to add another twenty trolleys to the dowry. After all, she was marrying into the royal family, and they just wanted their daughter to live a glorious life without any grievances.
Mrs. Jiang was extremely busy, and the Jiang Mansion was decorated with festive red silk and lanterns. But Jiang Meiyu's wedding dress was the most important one, as it was specially made by the owner of Hongyan Textiles at the request of Prince Gong.
When Hong Yanfang brought the wedding dress over, Ke Qing was so excited that she couldn't wait to say to Jiang Meiyu, "Miss, please try it on! This wedding dress is so exquisite and gorgeous. It's absolutely beautiful!"
Seeing Keqing happy like a child, Jiang Meiyu couldn't help but feel like teasing her. She teased, "Oh my, people who don't know might mistakenly think that you, Keqing, are getting married." Upon hearing this, Keqing's face flushed instantly, and she shyly replied softly, "I'm just happy for you, young lady."
"Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you. By the way, has there been any activity from the Second Young Lady these past few days?" Jiang Meiyu suddenly thought of this question. She was worried that her parents would be hurt after she got married. After all, Jiang Meilian had always harbored malicious intent. If she didn't give up, she might do something to hurt her parents again. Therefore, she had to find a way to eradicate this vicious thorn as soon as possible.
"Miss, ever since the second young lady was disfigured, she has never left the house. Moreover, she no longer shouts and screams. I heard Lu Cao say that she does not allow anyone to enter her room. Even the master and the mistress went there several times, but she refused to open the door." Ke Qing told Jiang Meiyu what she knew truthfully. Apart from that, she did not know any more details.
The Prince Gong Mansion was festooned with lights and red decorations, creating a festive atmosphere. Maids and servants busily moved between rooms, their faces beaming with joy. They all knew full well that the palace would soon welcome a new mistress, signifying a renewed vitality and energy.
In the past, the prince was often absent from the palace. Even when he returned, he mostly stayed in his study, handling affairs and rarely appearing in public. As a result, the entire palace seemed cold and lifeless. But now it was different. The princess was about to arrive, and she would undoubtedly take charge of the affairs of the harem. The maids and servants knew this well and worked hard, hoping to make a good impression on the princess so as to secure better positions in the future.
Meanwhile, Prince Gong's men gathered together, excitedly discussing the upcoming wedding. One of them asked curiously, "Now that the prince is finally getting married, Jiazi, I heard you've met the princess. I wonder what kind of woman she is?"
Jiazi deliberately cleared his throat, pretending to be mysterious, then coughed twice and laughed mischievously: "Well! I won't tell you... Hehe!"
Seeing this, everyone urged, "Jia Zi, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us the truth!"
Su Zi couldn't wait to ask, "Yes, Jiazi, tell us quickly, we can't wait to know!"
"Okay, okay, I'm telling you, she is the most beautiful woman in our Manyue. How beautiful is she? You will know when you see her in the future." As soon as Jiazi finished speaking, Prince Gong came over.
He looked at everyone seriously and said, "What's the matter? Are you idle these days and have nothing to do? Go and weed the hillside behind the palace. Go now!"
Upon hearing this, Jiazi and others' faces changed and they quickly responded, "Yes, we will go right away." Then, they left the scene quickly like a gust of wind, as if they were afraid of being punished by Prince Gong.
Looking at their departing backs, Prince Gong shook his head helplessly and said to himself, "These guys are really a worry." Then he turned and walked into the study.
The next morning, the sun was shining brightly, the sky a brilliant blue. Prince Gong, dressed in gorgeous wedding attire and riding a tall, majestic white horse, made his way to the Jiang residence to greet his bride. Behind him followed a long procession, with colorful flags fluttering and gongs and drums blaring, creating a bustling scene.
The streets were filled with excited people, their faces beaming with joy as they discussed the grand wedding. Some said, "The prince's wedding was so grand and spectacular, it was truly astonishing." Others said, "I heard the prince married the most beautiful woman in the Miyue Kingdom, the eldest daughter of Grand Tutor Jiang. What a talented couple, so beautiful they are!"
Soon, Prince Gong led the wedding procession to the gate of the Jiang residence. Jiang Meiyu, covered with a bright red veil, was carefully carried out of the residence by a brother of the Jiang family and gently placed in a sedan chair. Then, the bearers shouted in unison, "Lift the sedan!" The wedding procession once again beat gongs and drums, and slowly marched along the street toward Prince Gong's residence.
However, at this moment, no one noticed a mysterious woman wearing a felt hat standing quietly in a corner of the Jiang residence. She clenched her fists, her eyes filled with hatred and anger, and muttered to herself, "Jiang Meiyu, just wait and see. The pain and humiliation I endure today will one day be paid back double!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com