Chapter 144 Marriage
To be honest, the Prince of Qi's Mansion wasn't far from the Duke of Ling's Mansion; it was just across the street from the market. This was the mansion Li Laosi had chosen specifically for the convenience of visiting his father-in-law's house.
So Jiang Wan's dowry had already entered Prince Qi's mansion, and the team behind her was still at the Jiang family.
In order to prepare this dowry, Jiang family mistress Xu racked her brains. From small items like needles and thread, clothing, shoes and socks to large items like land deeds and rare treasures, she basically bought everything she could find and fit in with the proper etiquette.
When the daughter of the Song family married into the Eastern Palace, she had a dowry of 168 loads, which was laid out in a grand ceremony stretching ten miles long.
Later, when Prince An and Prince Jing got married, the Wang family prepared 108 sets of dowry, while the Liu family sensibly prepared 88 sets of dowry.
There were wheel tracks in front, so Xu tried his best to compress them. He squeezed his own preparations and Qin Zhenning's preparations together, and forced them into the specification of 116 loads.
After all, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is the legitimate son of the Emperor and Empress, so this standard is not out of the ordinary at all.
The Jiang family's daughter's reputation was already well-known, and the Jiang family unexpectedly gave her such a large dowry. The noble sons of the capital were even more envious and jealous of Prince Qi. Li Chengxiu was so lucky! He had the best fortune!
Qin Zhenning sat quietly in the carriage, looking at the red-dressed wedding procession extending from the Duke Ling's Mansion not far away.
There was a smug smile in his eyes. Look, it's my daughter who's getting married today.
As Jiang Wan bent down at the gate to step into the bridal sedan, she suddenly felt as if a particularly intense gaze was fixed upon her. Subconsciously following her instincts, she lowered her Hehuan fan slightly and looked up.
Then, in the window of the modestly decorated carriage not far away, she saw a pair of gentle eyes.
That was a person who loved her very much.
She retracted the foot she had just raised and turned slightly, seemingly facing the relatives and friends standing in front of the left who were sending the bride off, but in fact she was facing the direction of the carriage.
She bowed three times, then raised her cassia fan and got into the bridal sedan without looking back.
The joy of welcoming the bride rang out very appropriately.
Watching the exquisite and luxurious sedan chair being slowly lifted up and moving away amidst the lively music and joy, Qin Zhenning still sat quietly in the carriage, tears falling silently.
When they entered the Prince of Qi's Mansion at an auspicious time, the emperor and empress had already sat in the main hall with the royal family.
The Li family doesn't care much about the rules of aristocratic families. As parents, they just want to see their beloved son get married with their own eyes.
However, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi had already established his residence, and there was also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It was somewhat against etiquette for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi to marry in the palace, but the Emperor and Empress could not stay outside the palace for long.
The shrewd people in the Ministry of Rites discussed with the emperor and came to a compromise. What about the wedding ceremony or not? For those destined to be together, with the emperor as witness, any time for the ceremony is auspicious!
So, with a stroke of the pen from the Imperial Observatory, the wedding ceremony between His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi and his wife was moved from dusk to daytime. The Minister of Rites personally came on stage, holding the marriage certificate and performing the ceremony, giving the legitimate prince the full face.
Jiang Wan remembered her mother's teachings and followed the guidance of others to bow down in the hall and enter the bridal chamber. She waited for Li Chengxiu to grunt and compose a poem to reject the fan before she politely took off the Hehuan fan.
The bridal chamber, once bustling with activity, suddenly became eerily quiet. Jiang Wan glanced around, then turned to Li Chengxiu and asked softly with a frown.
"What's wrong?"
Did my makeup get smudged from crying?
No way, I failed at the critical moment?!
She quickly lowered her head as if she was shy, so that others wouldn't see her face, which might have been bleached.
Li Chengxiu reacted immediately, and with his arms spread out, he chased out the group of people who wanted to make trouble in the bridal chamber like chickens.
"Everyone, hurry up and take your seats, or the food will get cold. Come on, come on, hurry up, I'll be there in a minute!"
"Come on, Your Highness, Prince Qi, are we still best buddies?"
"That is to say, it would be great if we brothers could make your wedding night lively and exciting."
"Don't be so stingy, Fourth Brother. What's wrong with letting Second Brother watch the ceremony?"
"Fourth brother, I don't want to leave either..."
"no!"
Li Laosi relied on his great strength and drove these people out with a careful mind.
"I just don't want you to make trouble in the bridal chamber, what can I do? Brother! Come here quickly!"
Damn it, this bastard Li Laosi has no moral principles!
Seeing that he couldn't drive this group of people away, he actually started to summon his prince.
Fortunately, the prince was indeed his brother's summoning artifact, and he walked in from outside the door very timely.
"The banquet has begun. My father said he wants to have fun with all the ministers and guests. Why don't you all follow me?"
The Crown Prince has spoken, who would dare to refuse to leave? Many people turned back with regret and secretly glanced at the peerless pearl. In the future, this would be the Princess of Qi who could only be looked up to!
Li Yuxiu received the look from the prince and smiled in a rather amusing manner, but he also spoke up to join in the conversation.
"Come on, come on. This is also the fourth brother's blessing. Let's not stand here and waste time. Let's go with me to the wedding wine!"
"Prince Jing is absolutely right. Let's all go!"
"Let's go. Today I want to drink with you guys until we're drunk. Hahahahaha..."
Everyone left with laughter, and Li Chengxiu grinned happily at his brother.
"Brother, hurry up and leave too!"
“…”
If today wasn't this bastard's wedding day, the prince would have kicked him.
"You may not be able to spell the words 'destroy the bridge after crossing it', but you're really good at using them! If you have the guts, don't call me next time if you have any problems."
"Well, I'm not capable."
Li Chengxiu laughed happily.
"Who told you to be my brother when you were reincarnated? You have to help me in this life, otherwise wouldn't it be a waste for me to be reincarnated as your brother?"
Well, what you said makes some sense.
The prince stretched out his fingers and tapped him twice, then turned and left without hesitation.
I really don’t want this lousy little brother anymore!
The bridesmaids and maids in the bridal chamber were all trying to hold back their laughter. But after paying their respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, they immediately got back into the mood.
"Your Highness, Prince Qi, please sit with Princess Qi."
"good."
After the newlyweds sat down, the matchmaker began to follow the formal procedures.
Throw fruits and scatter them across the tent, and sing songs of celebration.
Drink the wedding wine and tie the knot of love.
They are married and love each other deeply.
After all the necessary procedures were completed, all the servants withdrew, leaving only the newlyweds in the bridal chamber, sitting there quietly.
"Wan, Wan Jie'er, are you hungry? How about I ask someone to get you something to eat?"
Perhaps the quiet atmosphere makes people nervous. Li Chengxiu, a big man, was so nervous that his palms were sweating.
Then he saw the beautiful head drooping down shook, and replied with a clear voice.
"Have Hongzhu and the others bring me some toiletries first. My makeup seems to have been ruined. I need to clean it up first."
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