Sand City.
"Why did you suddenly decide to change your route and come to Shacheng?"
Inside the temporary residence, Granny Ling was helping Jiang Yu remove her hairpins and jewelry. Jiang Yu looked helplessly at Gu Lin's reflection in the bronze mirror, "You're not deliberately delaying our return, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin immediately denied it, "How could that be?"
"The people of Shacheng have been suffering greatly from sandstorms. Officials have been sent to Shacheng to manage the situation for the past few years, but the results have been minimal." Gu Lin sighed softly. "Our visit to Shacheng is meant to reassure the people."
The Great Yu will not give up Shacheng.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu waved to Granny Ling, who immediately understood and withdrew.
"If what you say is true, one day is enough for us. Today is already the third day."
Gu Lin hugged Jiang Yu from behind, and Jiang Yu suddenly found it a little funny, "Look at you, how old are you, still getting angry with a child all the time."
"He was the one who tripped us up first."
Gu Lin couldn't help but mentally beat up Gu Qingyan again when he thought about the terrible experiences he had had in every city he had been to.
Is it really going to do you any good to just drag this out?
Jiang Yu turned around, her fingers slowly moving down until they finally hooked onto Gu Lin's belt.
Gu Lin's eyes darkened instantly, and his hot breath fell unrestrainedly on Jiang Yu.
"Ayu, you're playing with fire."
But Jiang Yu laughed, "Gu Lin, every extra day you stay in Shacheng, our wedding will be delayed by one day."
"And you... will have to endure one more day."
Jiang Yu was instantly lifted into the air and embraced tightly by Gu Lin.
Jiang Yu continued to laugh, saying, "Getting angry with your son is like hurting the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own."
"We will return to the capital tomorrow."
......
capital.
The palanquin headed straight for the Dragon and Phoenix Hall, which had already been decorated with festive decorations by the palace staff.
All the civil and military officials stood at the foot of the steps of the main hall, waiting for Gu Lin and Jiang Yu to arrive.
"The Emperor Emeritus has arrived—"
"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
As the eunuchs began to offer their congratulations, Gu Qingyan, unusually, changed into a red robe.
Jiang Yu was helped down from the sedan chair and, together with Gu Lin, slowly walked up the steps, holding the same red silk ribbon.
As they passed by Wei Ruo, a relieved smile appeared on Wei Ruo's face.
What Her Majesty desires, perhaps only the Emperor Emeritus can give her...
But his smile was tinged with bitterness once again. If he had met the Empress earlier, would everything have been different?
Suddenly, a young eunuch hurriedly walked up to Wei Ruo and whispered something in her ear. Wei Ruo's expression changed, and she subconsciously glanced at Gu Qingyan on the steps.
Then he quietly left the wedding venue.
"First bow to Heaven and Earth—"
"Second bow to the parents—"
"Husband and wife bow to each other—"
"The ceremony is complete—"
The wedding ceremony that Gu Lin personally arranged was no different from that of ordinary people. When he heard the words "The ceremony is complete," Gu Lin was overwhelmed with emotion. He had finally married A Yu.
"Long live the Emperor Emeritus! Long live the Empress Dowager!"
The two stood side by side, with Gu Qingyan standing next to Jiang Yu. This was the most distinguished family of three in Dayu.
Together they completed this unprecedented wedding.
"My father and mother are getting married today, and I am overjoyed."
Gu Qingyan's voice rang out, "A general amnesty will be granted, and next year's taxes will be reduced by 10%."
"Your Majesty's grace is boundless."
Gu Qingyan turned to look at Jiang Yu, smiling and revealing his neat white teeth, "Mother, you look beautiful today."
From this day forward, they are truly a family.
Although the man was somewhat annoying, he was magnanimous and forgave him for the sake of today's joyous occasion.
“Ayan looks very handsome today.” Jiang Yu looked Gu Qingyan up and down. “The thought that such a handsome young man is my child makes me very happy.”
Gu Linya, who was watching the mother and son's conversation from the side, was almost sickened by the jealousy.
But thinking of Jiang Yu's threat last night, Gu Lin's face showed a touch of affection. "What A-Yu said is right. I also feel very proud."
Gu Qingyan: ......
......
After the ceremony, the court officials were invited into the palace for a banquet, and the singing and dancing palace maids began to appear. For a time, the atmosphere was lively to the extreme.
"Your Majesty, this is a secret letter from Lord Wei to you."
After reading the secret letter, Gu Qingyan, who was sitting on the dragon throne, frowned involuntarily. After a long while, he slowly spoke, "Bring them over."
Then she turned to Gu Lin and Jiang Yu and said, "Father, Mother, the noble families are here again."
This time, it wasn't just the young master who came.
Half an incense stick later, as the group of people entered the main hall, the air in the room became somewhat still, and the court officials all stared at the group with tense faces.
"We have come uninvited because we heard about the wedding of the Emperor Emeritus and the Empress Dowager, and we have prepared some small gifts to congratulate the newlyweds."
The first to speak was the head of the Qin family. He appeared kind and benevolent, but his eyes seemed to see through everything, befitting the leader of the number one family.
"Yes, we've all come to share in the joy."
Gu Qingyan met their gazes without any politeness, "Those who come are guests. Please have a seat."
It was a gesture of offering a seat, not an invitation to sit.
Pei Zhi was the only one from the Pei family who followed silently behind the other family heads.
"Continue playing the music."
Gu Lin's lazy voice rang out, "Today, even the four great families have come to congratulate me and the Empress Dowager. Let the singing and dancing continue, and let the wine flow freely."
The Four Great Families.
This is blatantly slapping these people in the face.
It only took a few months for the family to go from being one of the five great families to one of the four great families.
The Sun family patriarch's expression changed. He exchanged a glance with the Qin and Gong family patriarchs on either side of him, then picked up his wine cup to conceal his anger.
After a few rounds of drinks, Gu Lin suggested leaving.
Before leaving, Gu Lin brought Jiang Yu to the group.
"Today is my wedding day, so I cannot properly entertain you all. Palace servants will take you to your lodgings in a moment." Gu Lin said, but after taking a few steps outside, he seemed to remember something and came back. "By the way, I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain you all for the next few days either. If you need anything, just ask my son."
Even Gu Qingyan couldn't help but chuckle at these words.
“We can certainly understand Emperor Zhaoyuan’s feelings about his marriage.”
It was the head of the Gong family who spoke. Gu Lin looked the head of the Gong family up and down and clicked his tongue and said, "The head of the Gong family is really approachable. No wonder the two young masters of the Gong family have your demeanor."
Even Jiang Yu couldn't help but smile.
Gu Lin and Jiang Yu left together, and Gu Qingyan followed closely behind, leaving the family heads behind in the main hall.
"Gentlemen, please come with me to my lodgings."
Kui Ruo spoke casually, saying that it would be best to pay a visit tomorrow, but these people just couldn't sit still.
See, he lost face, didn't he?
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