Chapter 438 Marriage 2
"Mom, what did you say?"
Zhao Houming, who had been paying attention to Zhao Lingmeng's movements, heard his mother talking and quickly asked.
Because it was very noisy inside and outside the house, he didn't hear clearly what his mother said.
"It's okay, Mom was just mumbling to herself. You three can also go and block the door, right?"
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the lively scene and smiled as she urged Zhao Houjing and the other three to go as well.
Zhao Houming had no interest in this, he just wanted to stay with his mother.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houyang were quite interested. When they heard what Zhao Lingmeng said, they immediately became eager to try it.
Zhao Houyang looked at Zhao Lingmeng worriedly. He had never experienced such a thing as marrying a bride, and was afraid that something might have gone wrong. "Can we really go?"
Zhao Lingmeng reached out and rubbed Zhao Houyang's head as usual, but Zhao Houyang immediately turned his head away.
Zhao Houyang smiled ingratiatingly at Zhao Lingmeng, "Mom, my hairstyle can't be messed up today, please bear with me."
After Zhao Houyang finished speaking, he immediately ran after Zhao Houjing's back.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at Zhao Houyang's back and could only laugh and complain, "Stinky boy."
Zhao Houming was very happy watching his mother and brother making a fuss, and he kept smiling as he watched.
Zhao Ling dreamed that both Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houyang had run away, leaving only Zhao Houming standing in front of her. "Ming'er, why don't you go? Mother doesn't need you here. There are so many people waiting!"
As Zhao Lingmeng spoke, she pointed at the people surrounding her and showed them to Zhao Houming.
Zhao Houming didn't want his mother to stay here alone. As for the other servants and some wives of the royal family, Zhao Houming felt that how could those people compare to him? "I am happy to stay here."
Seeing Zhao Houming like this, Princess Kang Qi enviously praised: "The eldest princess is blessed, her sons are all filial."
When Zhao Houming heard them say this, he smiled shyly. Given his status, it would be inappropriate for him to say anything right now. He would just sit by and watch the fun with his mother.
Zhao Ling dreamed that Princess Kang Qi praised her, and she smiled and praised back: "If I can be half as good as the Emperor's aunt in the future, I will be very happy. The princes are both filial and capable, how wonderful."
When Princess Kang Qi saw Princess Funing also praising her son, her smile instantly became more genuine. For a moment, everyone gathered around their own children and started praising them.
Zhao Lingmeng felt that a fancy sedan chair was only fun when it was carried around. Sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone.
However, they didn't chat for long before Fan Yong and his men rushed in. Then Fan Yong personally wrote a poem to propose marriage in front of Zhao Lingmeng.
Zhao Houming even stood up temporarily and sang a song along. If Yang Chengchen had not come in time to pull Zhao Houming away, Zhao Houming would probably have sang another song to show the strength of the woman's side.
Prince Yang Chengchen pulled Zhao Houming away. Zhao Houming was a little unwilling and asked, "Why are you pulling me away?"
"Prince Consort Fan wrote a poem to ask for marriage. Why are you joining in the fun? He's not going to marry you." Crown Prince Yang Chengchen thought his cousin was good in every way except that he was too attached to his aunt. He wished he could shrink his aunt and carry her in his pocket wherever he went.
Zhao Houming was pulled out of the crowd. After he stood firmly, he straightened his appearance before correcting himself, saying, "The ceremony has just begun! The Crown Prince should just call you Lord Fan!"
The prince looked at his second cousin, who now looked like a decent man again, and he didn't want him to get his wish: "Grandfather's imperial decree has already been issued, and there is nothing wrong with calling him Prince Consort Fan."
Zhao Houming was about to retort when he heard a jeer from the crowd, "Talk to my cousin next time."
After saying the greeting, he forgot about the behavior and just ran after the crowd.
Crown Prince Yang Chengchen stood there, shaking his head helplessly, and followed Zhao Houming and the others to watch the fun! He also liked it very much.
Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong joined hands with everyone to go to Anhe Hall to bid farewell to the emperor and empress, and then they sat in the wedding carriage and walked out of the palace. Following behind them were the dowries prepared by the emperor for Zhao Lingmeng.
Zhao Lingmeng's wedding followed the same basic procedures as the eldest princess's, except that the ceremony was held at the princess's residence.
The entire Yuan capital was decorated with lights and colors today. The people of Yuan capital knew that Princess Funing was going to get married today, so they spontaneously stood on both sides of the street to watch.
The royal family hasn't held such a grand wedding for a long time.
Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong sat on the float together, looking at the bustling people on both sides of the street.
They could also vaguely hear some people shouting blessings, "May you have a happy marriage and a son soon."
Zhao Lingmeng felt very happy listening to these people's blessings. Fan Yong looked at His Highness's happy expression and took Zhao Lingmeng's hand under the cover of his wide sleeves.
Zhao Lingmeng only glanced down briefly, and without struggling, she let Fan Yong hold her hand. After all, they were getting married today, so it was just holding hands, so there was no need to be so pretentious.
When Fan Yong saw Zhao Lingmeng looking down, he felt like his heart was about to jump out of his chest. Seeing that His Highness only glanced at him and didn't resist his hand-holding, he felt extremely happy.
At this moment, Fan Yong was looking at the people on the street. He felt that his face was about to break from laughing, which showed how good his mood was.
But no matter how long the journey is, it will eventually end, let alone riding in a float! Fan Yong felt that he had arrived at the main gate of Princess Funing's mansion in just a moment.
He could only let go of Zhao Lingmeng's hand with regret. The two of them held the two ends of the red silk respectively and entered the mansion surrounded by a group of people.
The noble ministers who followed Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong in were all shocked when they saw the person sitting at the top of the main hall.
In addition to Lord Zhao and Madam Wei, Fan Yong's parents, the retired emperor and his mother, Empress Dowager Shui, were also sitting there.
Just as these people were about to perform the ceremony, the Emperor said quickly, "Forget about that. The auspicious time is almost here. Let's quickly organize the ceremony!"
Since the emperor had said so, everyone had no choice but to immediately organize Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong to get married in a joyful ceremony.
After Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong finished their greetings, they went straight to the process of changing their names and serving tea.
The two of them first knelt before the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, kowtowed respectfully. Zhao Lingmeng called out, "Father, please have some tea!"
The Emperor happily drank Zhao Lingmeng's tea and handed the gift beside her to Zhao Lingmeng. "My dear daughter, if this boy bullies you in the future, tell me and I will definitely take care of it for you."
Then Fan Yong bowed and offered tea to the Emperor, and he followed Zhao Lingmeng in calling him "Father." The Emperor also gave Fan Yong a gift, but all he said to Fan Yong was instructions, asking him to take good care of Funing and not let her suffer any grievances.
The noble ministers and their wives who were watching the whole process were all complaining in their hearts, "If Princess Funing is not the daughter of the retired emperor, they will tear their heads off."
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