The ones riding up were Yun Duoduo's imperial brothers.
Looking at the red wedding banners fluttering everywhere in the Prince of Jibei's mansion, a scene of great joy, Yun Yibo couldn't help but sigh, "Time really flies!"
"More than a decade ago, I was still sitting by my younger sister's bedside reading her bedtime stories. In the blink of an eye, my younger sister is already married!"
"yes!"
"Back then, my younger sister couldn't speak properly and couldn't even walk!"
"Once, she was drinking milk while we were eating chicken legs, and she was so tempted!"
"Hahaha!"
The second prince, Yun Yizhong, also dismounted from his horse.
The guards standing at the door listened intently to the princess's childhood stories, and couldn't help but smirk.
"Second brother, I thought you were too busy with government affairs to come over, but I didn't expect you to come out so quickly when I called you!"
Yun Yibo patted Yun Yizhong on the shoulder.
When his hand landed on Yun Yizhong's shoulder, he paused for a moment, and suddenly thought to himself, if Yun Yizhong were to become emperor in the future, would the brothers still be so close?
"Elder brother, today is my sister's wedding day. How could I possibly miss such an important occasion?!"
Yun Yishu glanced at the sun, then at the red paper and firecrackers at the gate of the mansion, and occasionally nodded to a few familiar ministers.
"It looks like Duoduo has already gone inside. I bet she's fast asleep in bed right now!"
"Hahaha!"
Ordinary women would sit primly in their bedroom waiting for their husbands when they got married, but Yun Duoduo's brothers knew her well; she was unconcerned about formalities and did whatever made her comfortable.
"Where are the seventh and eighth brothers?"
"The seventh brother spends his days at the temple eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist prayers to help the souls of the deceased pass on."
"He said that on a day like today, he wouldn't come over to make things worse."
"Xiao Wu is still imprisoned in Yong'an Palace. Alas, he was foolish. Back then, he was instigated by others and actually did that kind of thing."
Several people shook their heads and sighed.
"Ah, although the seventh brother didn't come."
"However, he asked me to bring a blessed amulet to my sister so that she could wear it every day for protection."
Yun Yishu took out a talisman from his sleeve.
"Seriously, Seventh Brother is really something. He gave us all the amulets; each of us brothers should have received one!"
"Eldest brother, you're still the same as ever. What do you think this talisman is... what was it again? Ah, what Duoduo always says, do you think it's something you can buy in bulk?"
"You just randomly buy a whole basketful for me?!"
"Consecrated items are not so easy to obtain!"
A rapid sound of horses' hooves sounded behind them.
"Hachi, Hachi's here!"
"Greetings, my royal brothers."
Yun Yidong nodded to his brothers.
"My royal brothers have arrived so quickly. I haven't left the palace in a long time, so I'm not familiar with the roads in the capital. It took me quite a while to find the Prince of Jibei's residence!"
Yun Yidong wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Hey, Hachi, your stutter is completely gone now?!"
"You're speaking so fluently now?"
Yun Yibo walked up to Yun Yidong in surprise and touched his mouth.
"Hey, eldest brother, put your hands down! The girls over there are staring at you two like they're gay!"
Yun Yishu glanced at the girls standing next to the stone lion and winked at Yun Yibo.
"Let's go, let's go inside!"
The group walked inside arm in arm, and the steward of the manor greeted them and led them to the front hall.
Shangguan Wanwan and her maid were left standing awkwardly at the entrance of the Jibei Prince's Mansion.
Looking at Yan Ying and several guards standing like gatekeepers at the entrance of the mansion, she knew that she would not be able to enter the Jibei Prince's mansion today.
"Were those people just now all princes?"
The maid nodded.
"Why don't I remember them at the coming-of-age ceremony last time?"
Shangguan Wanwan shook her head. Seeing that the guards at the door didn't even look at them, she walked away dejectedly.
...
Inside the Shu Kingdom's palace, Lian Jiucheng sat alone by the window, looking out.
"Brother Crown Prince, did Sister Duo really marry the Prince of Nanyang like that?"
Lianrong and Lianqiao walked in one after the other, both feeling somewhat unhappy.
They originally thought that Yun Duoduo could marry into the Shu Kingdom and become their sister-in-law, so that they could travel together.
"Crown Prince, you actually gave me a love knot made of thousand-year-old blood jade?"
Lianrong couldn't quite understand her elder brother, but she could tell that he had feelings for Yun Duoduo.
However, giving them a love knot and wishing them a long and happy marriage seems a bit too generous.
"Crown Prince, if you want to steal the bride..."
Lianrong shook her head. Even if she wanted to steal the bride, it was too late now.
If the Shu Kingdom sends people to Nanyang to abduct the bride, they'll probably already have children by then.
Lian Jiucheng sighed inwardly, "Since Duoduo has made her choice, I naturally hope that she can continue to be happy."
When Lian Jiucheng was in Nanyang, it was clear that Yun Duoduo's feelings for Jin Jinzhi were quite special.
Her gaze rarely lingered on herself.
Neither he nor she will be happy if they keep someone who doesn't love them by their side.
"It's good to stay in Nanyang."
"If she marries into the Shu Kingdom, far from her homeland, she will inevitably feel homesick and sad."
That thousand-year-old blood-red jade love knot comes from Zhongnan Mountain. It is said that the jade gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and keeping it by one's side is the best way to nourish the body.
[Hopefully, this thousand-year-old blood jade will bring her good fortune.]
Lian Qiao looked at Lian Jiucheng, feeling a pang of sadness. Ever since Lian Jiucheng became the crown prince, his face had been expressionless.
Now, she could sense the sadness in his heart, but he couldn't show it, much less get drunk because of it.
He was the crown prince of Shu, and he had to hide his emotions and maintain a respectable demeanor.
Lianrong felt a little sad. She recalled many years ago when they were still young and could play carefree in the palace. The only thing that bothered them was studying.
Ah, childhood was the best!
...
In the bedroom of the Prince of Jibei's mansion in Nanyang, Yun Duoduo fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed, and she slept very soundly.
An hour later, she heard a noise at the door.
The footsteps grew closer.
[Is Sumire-nii coming?]
She suddenly stood up, hurriedly grabbed the veil and put it on her head, wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, and put on her embroidered shoes.
He rummaged through his clothes, hurriedly adjusted his headdress, and sat properly on the couch.
[You must look beautiful on your wedding night!]
Of course, you should look your best in front of someone you like.
Yun Duoduo gripped her skirt tightly; she was a little nervous!
"Duoduo, are we in?"
[Hmm? That's strange, that sound...]
[It doesn't seem to be Sumire's brother's?]
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