When the snow melted and spring came, Emperor Xingyu, at the request of the Queen Mother, arranged a marriage for Prince Kang for the third time.
As soon as the royal decree was issued and the news that Princess Kang had finally decided on the candidate was confirmed, the people of the imperial capital were in an uproar.
Well, to be honest, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a strong gambling momentum!
Of course, gambling on royal affairs couldn't be too open, but privately, all the casinos in the capital had already tacitly opened the gambling games, and the deposits were really generous. The gambling items were simple and clear -
1. Will this "medicine jar" Prince Kang be lucky enough to successfully marry a Princess Kang this time?
Can the chosen bride, with all her energy and spirit, withstand the ravages of the "evil star"?
The reason why the gambling was so prosperous and the exciting confrontation took place was largely due to the girl who was about to become Princess Kang.
Are you kidding me?! He's a high-ranking official of the Third Rank, the big boss of the Six Gates!
The sword in the hands of the head wing girl of the Mu family is stained with the blood of countless vicious monsters. The title of "Imperial Capital Jade Rakshasa" is not earned for nothing. How could she be a vegetarian?
So this is a game between "Tiansha" and "Rakshasa", and the board is of course beautiful and hot.
The wedding date of Prince Kang was set one month after the official decree was issued.
The wedding date was indeed too rushed. It was said that the Empress Dowager was very insistent, so the Emperor had to order the Astronomical Observer to find the nearest auspicious day.
This matter became a hot topic of conversation among the people of the capital.
Look, even the royal family members themselves don't trust their own family members. They push the wedding date so close, simply because they are worried that the longer the night, the more troubles there will be. They are afraid that if it is delayed for a few more days, Princess Junkang will get a strange disease before she gets married. By then, I am afraid that the old ministers of the Celestial Empire will cry under the emperor's throne again.
Thus, King Kang's wedding took place on the auspicious day chosen by the Tianjian, attracting much attention, with some people anxious, some watching the show, and some betting.
Although the final round of the bet was not over until the newlyweds had completed their wedding ceremony and were escorted to the bridal chamber, those who crowded forward to watch the fun could see that on this beautiful early spring day, the Lord of the Wings was not wearing the official black brocade uniform, but a bright red wedding dress embroidered with gold, with a veil covering his phoenix crown. He was supported by the bridesmaid as he knelt at the door to bid farewell to his father.
Although I couldn't see the bride's face, judging from her neat posture and steady steps, it was definitely her.
Therefore, the result of who will win and who will lose in this gambling is almost obvious.
Rakshasas feed on ghosts. The aura of the Mu family's "Imperial Capital Jade Rakshasa" is indeed astonishing, and its momentum is indeed domineering, which has suppressed Prince Kang, the "evil star".
Rumors had been rife that the reason the Queen Mother set her sights on the fierce and brave Miss Mu was because she saw in her the ability to "suppress evil and keep treasures safe."
The Mu family was so highly regarded by the royal family that, even though the preparations for the wedding were short, the list of gifts bestowed by the royal family was page after page, with so many items listed that it was dizzying.
However, for the people in the imperial capital, the highlight of this wedding is the wedding reception.
The people were not disappointed at all. It was actually the sickly Prince Kang who led a small group of people to welcome the bride, and the Mu family's house was surrounded by a group of soldiers. They did not prevent people from watching the fun, but also did not allow outsiders to get close.
The "medicine-jar prince" in the imperial capital is said to be very handsome. Today, he sat on the back of the horse that was sent to welcome the bride, and "paraded through the streets" in public. The people really "appreciated" his beauty and were delighted.
The conclusion after viewing it is that Prince Kang is actually a man with a female appearance.
On an auspicious day, the midday sun sprinkled on Prince Kang's face and body, coating his entire body with a layer of gold powder. His phoenix eyes narrowed as if afraid of the light, and blinked lazily. His straight but delicate nose had a faint glow that was brighter than the gold powder. His forehead and face were white and clear, and his lips were light in color. Suddenly, the whole face had clear contours. It was a face that was so pale that it was almost colorless, but it seemed to have a touch of something out of nothing that was hard to say back to Mu Kaiwei.
When the big red veil was slowly lifted up by the scales tied with ribbons, Mu Kaiwei finally saw the light of day in this custom that symbolizes "being satisfied".
She raised her eyelashes and looked up along the hand holding the scale. She saw Prince Kang wearing a wedding gown of the same bright red as her own, with a gold ribbon wrapped around his waist, gold embroidery on his shoulders and collar, and a golden jade crown on his head. His hair was neatly tied up, and his completely exposed face was set off by the red wedding color... Facing his handsome face, Mu Kaiwei had the same feeling as the people of the imperial capital.
It is the kind of red flower that blooms to the end, but still stubbornly retains the last touch of bright color, with a bit of decadent smell. The more you look at it, the more shocking it becomes, and you may even feel paradoxically that you can't bear to look at it.
But in Fu Jinxi's eyes, he saw a lively and full spirit.
The woman had long eyebrows that reached her temples, her brows were light and beautiful, and her clear almond-shaped eyes were sliding gently, as if she instinctively wanted to grasp the things in this strange place. Her eyebrows and eyes were lively, and her slender nose moved with it, like the tip of a rabbit's nose. And it was this small movement that made her cheeks, which looked even more rosy because of her makeup, slightly bulge, which was totally inconsistent with her name "Imperial Capital Jade Rakshasa".
She looked at him, her eyes first brightening, then becoming calm and composed.
She did not seem to be shy or uneasy like a new bride. It seemed as if getting married today was just a task assigned by the Sanfashi Yamen. She just had to do what she was supposed to do, and as if she could finish the task and the case would be settled.
However, what made Fu Jinxi's five fingers gripping the scale quietly loosen and tighten, tighten and loosen again was——
The rouge-painted crimson lips raised quietly towards him.
She smiled at him, a light and pure smile, without any grievance, resentment or resentment, and he felt a little more at ease.
"Hello...my lady." He smiled back at her with a gentle expression.
Hearing him address her using the common husband-wife term, Mu Kaiwei, though unaccustomed to it, felt a sense of closeness. She nodded slightly. "Greetings, Your Highness." There was no other way. She couldn't bring herself to call him "husband" right now.
The newlyweds sat and stood looking at each other. Several female guests who followed them into the bridal chamber started to smile and say:
"Congratulations! I wish you and your spouse a happy and harmonious life together, a long and peaceful life together, and a long and prosperous life together."
"Auntie, you missed something. From the beginning till old age, you must remember to have a son as soon as possible."
"Haha, yes, yes, may you have a son soon, many children and grandchildren, and a long-lasting happy marriage."
The female guests who were able to come in to "make trouble in the bridal chamber" were all from prominent backgrounds.
Mu Kaiwei, who knew the imperial capital very well, took a quick look and recognized that more than half of the thirteen or fourteen women were the wives of royal princes, and the remaining women were the wives and ladies of dukes, marquises, and first-rank ministers in the court.
The female guests crowded the bridal chamber and made it very lively. Not only that, many male guests also came to the small hall in the main courtyard outside.
Mu Kaiwei could clearly hear the intermittent voices of conversation outside. It must be a steward in the mansion who was trying hard to be careful and prevent the male guests from overstepping the line.
Although the wedding date of Prince Kang was set hastily, he was favored by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and was naturally valued by the royal family.
But the word "valuing" can be both positive and negative. A positive "valuing" involves coming to offer sincere congratulations and share a glass of wedding wine. A negative "valuing" can be tinged with jealousy, wondering why Prince Kang, who clearly comes from a similarly royal family, has become the Queen Mother's darling? She's afraid of breaking him if she holds him in her hands, but she's too busy to caress him. Could it be that the old lady has brought all the goodies from her private vault to Prince Kang's mansion as a gift?
Mu Kaiwei quietly paid attention to the movements outside, while listening to Fu Jinxi asking Xiguan——
"What should I do next?"
"When the newlyweds enter the tent, they sprinkle it with dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds. Then the bride must sit in the tent. She must not laugh or move around, as this symbolizes 'sitting firmly in a safe home, and wealth and good fortune will come from sitting there.' The prince can then go to the front hall to receive guests. After the evening hour, he can return to his room, and the couple will drink together and say 'hear the wedding ceremony.'"
"Really?" Fu Jinxi smiled gently. "Then why don't I go back to the front hall and stay in the bridal chamber?"
Xiguan was stunned by the question, "...It's not impossible, but... it is..."
Before Xiguan could utter the words "it's against etiquette", the pale-faced "medicated prince" slowly said:
"This prince is getting married today. The Emperor has specially sent a small contingent of guards and two imperial physicians to escort him to the wedding. He is worried that something might happen to him. The Empress Dowager has also repeatedly warned him not to be too assertive. So, I will obey the Imperial Order and not be so assertive as to entertain guests in the front hall. What do you think, Your Excellency?"
"Uh... well, I'll obey your orders." Xiguan finally came to his senses and thought, Prince Kang came to welcome the bride in person early in the morning, and he was lucky to have been able to hold on until now after all the trouble. He should take advantage of the good time and finish his job quickly. If he pushes this "medicine jar" to the front hall for the sake of rigid customs, and something really happens, today's wedding will not be concluded, and the emperor and the empress dowager really blame them, who will be able to bear the responsibility?
So, with the female guests watching, the newlyweds drank the wedding wine together ahead of time.
A wine gourd made of half a gourd was stuffed into Mu Kaiwei's hand, and the other half was in Fu Jinxi's hand. The two gourds were tied together with a long red satin, and the gourds were half full of wine.
"A thousand miles of marriage are connected by a thread, and the couple drinks from the wedding banquet together and celebrates their new life together." The wedding official recited aloud.
Mu Kaiwei saw Fu Fengxi raising his ladle to drink, and he followed suit.
In the past, if she drank with the brothers from the "Six Gates", she would drink it all in one gulp. But for her, this half-cup of wine was finished in two or three gulps. She drank it all without wasting any money, then grabbed the wide sleeve of her bright red wedding dress as a handkerchief and wiped it under her chin with a heroic gesture. When she raised her eyes and looked -
The room was filled with silence.
"What? Can't I drink up all the wine?" She raised her long eyebrow which she had specially trimmed for her wedding today, and looked around at the royal family women and the wives of high-ranking officials who were staring at her in a daze.
Her tone was calm and her posture was relaxed, but when her eyes swept over him lightly, he actually had a feeling... as if he was being personally interrogated by the Lord in Charge of the "Six Gates", which made people feel a little scared.
Mu Kaiwei glanced at the female guests and finally glanced at the groom.
Prince Kang was also stunned at first, but when he met her inquiring gaze, a smile slowly spread across his lips, and he raised up the wedding wine that he had just taken a sip of and drank it again.
Upon seeing this, Xiguan hurriedly said, "To reply to the princess, you are not forbidden to drink all the wine. It is very good to drink it all. In short... it is very good. But Your Highness... Your Highness, please take it easy. It doesn't matter if you don't drink all the wine. Please don't be so stubborn!" Hey, what has happened?
Xiguan was so anxious that he wanted to jump up and down, and he wanted to snatch the gourd from Prince Kang's hand.
Gurgle gurgle… Gurgle gurgle…
It was too late, half a bucket of wine went into the stomach of the arrogant groom.
"I've drunk it all too. Look!" Fu Jinxi handed the empty gourd forward like he was presenting a treasure. As he spoke with a smile, he suddenly shrugged his shoulders and burped.
After quickly drinking half a cup of wine, two red clouds immediately appeared on King Kang's cheeks.
He stared at her with shining eyes, as if he wanted to please her, to gain her praise, but more importantly... he wanted to protect her, right?
He let her drink the wedding wine because he didn't want her to feel that she was wrong for not following the norm. Was he afraid that she would embarrass herself in front of the royal family women as soon as she entered the Prince Kang's Mansion and would feel bad?
This was quite new, being protected by such a gentle and weak person. Although Mu Kaiwei didn't feel that he needed it, he could still taste some intriguing interest.
In his opinion, Prince Kang was originally fine and did what he was supposed to do. But when he heard that the wedding official wanted her to sit in the tent, not to speak, not to get off the bed, and to sit quietly for several hours, he suddenly "made trouble" and used clever words to make the wedding official do what he wanted, saving the bride from the boredom and depression of sitting in the tent and going straight to the final wedding ceremony.
Since he treated her so well, she naturally had to accept his kindness.
Not only should we be grateful, but we should also repay the kindness doubly.
At this moment, the atmosphere was probably tense to a certain extent, and some of the female guests from the royal family couldn't help laughing.
"Oh, I've heard the Empress Dowager often mention that Prince Kang is a learned man, especially an expert in Buddhism. He can discuss Dharma and principles with those enlightened monks for three days and three nights without stopping. The Empress Dowager often worries that Prince Kang will be so devoted to Buddhism that he might get lost in the Buddhist insights and become a monk, leaving the world without regrets. But seeing how much the prince dotes on his new wife today, it's clear that he has no regrets about entering the world. The Empress Dowager can finally rest assured."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the bridal chamber became lively again.
But the speaker had intention, and Cheng Kaiwei could clearly hear the hint of mockery in his words. However, the extent of his words was still within the scope of "new here, can tolerate it if she can", so she could tolerate it, so it was fine.
Another younger female guest gently waved her handkerchief and continued, "The Empress Dowager is so partial. There are so many imperial grandchildren, but who can compare to the favor enjoyed by Prince Kang? I wonder how many lifetimes it took to accumulate such a blessing? I see, even the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace doesn't enjoy such a blessing. Tell me, shouldn't this be a cause for envy?"
Wait, this made a girl known as "Imperial Capital Jade Rakshasa" unhappy.
Well, it turns out to be the home of the fifth prince, His Royal Highness Prince Li.
On this side, Mu Kaiwei glanced over indifferently, recognized the young female guest who was speaking, and took note of it in his mind.
Prince Kang Fu Jinxi lost both his parents at the age of eight. He was frail and weak, and was cared for by an old grandmother, but she said it was a blessing he had accumulated over several lifetimes. After hearing this, he could not refute it. If he refuted it, he would be ungrateful and unworthy of the Queen Mother's grace.
Fortunately, not all the distinguished guests present had bad intentions. Two or three of the more stable ones couldn't help but frown, while some simply didn't respond. This made Princess Li feel embarrassed and she raised her voice again -
"What? Am I wrong? Prince Kang is blessed with great fortune. Others can't even ask for it. And the Princess Kang is also blessed with great fortune. Who wouldn't want to marry her? But she was betrothed to the Prince Kang's mansion. As soon as she entered the house, she was the legitimate princess. She has no parents-in-law to serve, and her husband has a good temper. Think about it, what else can she be but a blessing?"
"Fifth brother's wife, hey, look at what you said. Today is Prince Kang's wedding day. Stop using your smooth talk to bully him and the bride. If you bully the new bride away, how will you defend yourself in front of the ancestor?" The princess consort of Prince Qing, the fourth prince and sister-in-law, spoke, giving a half-joking and half-seriously reminder.
Unfortunately, Princess Li was unteachable, her temper flaring like a lit firecracker. "Argue if you want! It's all about your mouth, isn't it? If the Six Guards were to bring me in for questioning, I'd say the same thing. I'm just telling the truth. What's there to be afraid of?"
"Shall we let the 'Six Gates' arrest the man for questioning? Okay." The speaker was Mu Kaiwei. She smiled slowly and stood up slowly. When she was about to move her hand, she realized that she was still holding the gourd.
She glanced sideways at the wedding official, who had unknowingly retreated a little further, and asked, "The wedding is over, right?" A slight pause? "You, look up, I'm asking you."
The official who had been trying to quietly withdraw from the "battle circle" was suddenly called out. He shuddered and responded loudly. "The ceremony is over!"
Mu Kaiwei nodded. "Very good."
The young bridesmaid who was serving on the side hurried forward to clean up the wine vessels for the newlyweds. Mu Kaiwei's feet, which were supposed to sit on the tent and could not touch the ground, stepped directly over the footstool and landed on the ground.
She stared at Princess Li, who was a few steps away, and spoke slowly, "Three months ago, His Highness Prince Li was drunk and talking nonsense in front of the palace. The Emperor was furious and confined Prince Li to his palace. As far as I know, the Emperor's ban has not yet been lifted. Princess Li and Prince Li are one and the same. Shouldn't she be by his side and share the blame? Why did she come here today in all her attire and speak so brazenly in public, saying she wasn't afraid of bringing you before the Emperor for questioning? Princess Li's confidence is so overwhelming that it makes me want to arrest you."
"You, what nonsense are you talking about?" Princess Li's delicate eyebrows were immediately twisted into a knot.
"Which of my words were nonsense? Princess Li, please enlighten me."
"I said I wasn't afraid of being questioned before the emperor. That was... I was talking about how blessed Prince Kang was. That's different from what you're talking about now. You're putting the cart before the horse and accusing me of something."
"Fifth brother's wife, that's enough!" Princess Qing said in a slightly stern voice.
"Stop talking, stop talking. Today is a happy day. How can you talk like that?"
"That's right. Hey, you guys are just trying to make fun of us by saying you want to come into the 'bridal chamber', but we can't really make a scene, right? We have to give the newlyweds some face."
Several female guests from the royal family began to persuade him one after another, some with good intentions, while some simply added fuel to the fire.
Mu Kaiwei sneered inwardly, but his expression remained indifferent.
She said she wanted to give face to the newcomer, but she didn't want that face now.
She was trying to figure out how to bring the topic back to King Li, but it seemed as if God heard her needs and sent someone directly in.
Bang!
Along with the crisp sound of slaps, a man in the outer hall raised his voice and cursed—
"What the hell are you? You dare to block my way? Do you think your life is too long?!"
"Fifth Master, Fifth Master! You are drunk! I am not trying to stop you, it's... it's the bridal chamber of our prince and princess, it's not appropriate to allow male guests to enter and exit, I... Ouch! Hiss!" He was kicked to the ground and gasped in pain.
Mu Kaiwei had been listening attentively to the movements in the outer hall since just now.
She could vaguely make out several men's noises, the loudest of which should be the one she was thinking of. Then, seeing Princess Li appear among the female guests, she felt a little relieved.
As expected, the commotion in the outer hall intensified, and the servants were ultimately unable to stop His Royal Highness Prince Li.
"Why are you stopping me? If you stop me again, I'll chop off all of you blind men! Jinxi has been granted marriage three times, three times! Hahahaha, and this time it's finally over... Come! Come! Let me see how the bridal chamber is going. Don't let the bride down!"
A stout figure rushed in with slightly staggering steps, and the smell of alcohol immediately filled the whole room. King Li, who was only twenty-six years old, loved to eat and drink, and had obvious bags under his eyes and a double jaw. His pale face with a rosy complexion showed a serious sign of decadence.
As soon as he stepped in, the female guests covered their noses with their handkerchiefs and moved quietly to the sides, as if they didn't want to be with him, or as if they were standing aside waiting to watch a show.
Princess Li nervously leaned forward.
"Master, why did you come in? Hey, you drank so much again! Didn't you say that you came here today to congratulate the newlyweds, chat with everyone and relieve boredom, and you definitely wouldn't drink a drop of alcohol? How come you drank like this again? You... Wow!" He was hit hard and fell to the ground.
"Stop talking nonsense! You deserve a beating—" Prince Li raised his leg high and kicked the fallen Princess Li.
The female guests were frightened and screamed, but King Li's kick ultimately failed to land.
A big red figure rushed out like a gust of wind, and King Li's leg was caught by a long object held by the red figure!
King Li was suddenly blocked like this, and because he was drunk and his balance was unstable, his heavy body fell backwards and landed heavily on his butt.
The female guests "cheered" and let out another wave of screams, but when they saw clearly what the bride was holding in her hands as she rushed out to stop the fight, their voices were stuck in their throats and they could only stare in amazement.
It turned out to be an official sword of the "Six Gates".
What happened next happened so quickly that it was impossible to see clearly. All I knew was that King Li was so angry and humiliated that he started to go crazy. He got up and rushed towards the red shadow headfirst, yelling and shouting, and started to fight with his ten fingers like claws.
Mu Kaiwei's sword was still in its sheath, and he stood there waiting for the opportunity.
Snap——Snap——
She swung the sheathed sword at lightning speed, controlling the force carefully. Each blow hit King Li's limbs, sides, back, and belly. The last blow hit his chin from bottom to top, and his double fat jaw trembled. His eyes rolled back and he slowly fell limp and fainted.
quiet.
It was so quiet that everyone present seemed petrified.
Sudden--
"Murder! Help! Prince, Prince - nothing can happen to you, you can't leave me alone! Murder, Princess Kang is killing the prince with a weapon, so many eyes here can see it clearly! Woo woo woo..." Princess Li, who had just been almost kicked by her husband, came to her senses and rushed to Prince Li, with her arms spread out like a hen protecting her chicks, confronting Mu Kaiwei, the "eagle".
Apart from rushing out to block Prince Li's leg that was about to commit murder, Mu Kaiwei had not moved a single step. At this moment, she stood calmly with a sword in her hand. Before she could say anything, a hand gently pressed her shoulder. She glanced sideways and met Prince Kang's long and sharp eyes.
Her heart skipped a beat because he winked at her, his lips half-smiling, as if trying to reassure her.
Mu Kaiwei felt that she was probably bewitched by those too beautiful phoenix eyes, which was why she lost her mind for a moment and was interrupted by him. When she regained her composure, the prince who came to her side and stood shoulder to shoulder with her had already said in his calming voice -
"Princess Li, what you said is wrong. Setting aside the fact that my cousin Prince Li was confined by the Emperor's uncle, this is our brother's place. Jinxi is naturally delighted that you two, a virtuous couple, are here to congratulate me on my wedding. While this is certainly disobeying the Emperor's order, it can be covered up as long as everyone present turns a blind eye. Just make sure no one with ulterior motives reveals this to the Emperor's uncle."
This statement sounded as if it was quite understanding of Prince Li and his wife, but it actually exposed the fact of "disobeying the imperial order".
The faces of everyone present changed. They all knew that the matter before them could be big or small, and the "big or small" depended on how the person with ulterior motives handled it. Although Princess Li was stupid, she was not so stupid that she could not hear such an obvious hidden meaning.
Fu Jinxi took a step forward, smiled faintly, and continued, "Furthermore, the object in my princess's hand is definitely not a murder weapon. If a female official in our court marries, she can retain her rank, but must resign her official position and leave the court. She must surrender all her court robes and official utensils, and my princess is no exception. A few days ago, she formally submitted a memorial to the Emperor to resign from her position as the head of the Six Gates. The Emperor, mindful of the Mu family's hard work, bestowed this official sword upon my princess. It is a treasure bestowed by the Emperor. Princess Li keeps calling it a murder weapon, which is not very nice."
"I uh... I didn't say anything, I just shouted in desperation..." Princess Li was so shocked that she forgot to cry. She quickly looked at the female guests from the royal family who had retreated far away and found that they either lowered their eyes or turned away. None of them met her gaze asking for help.
Mu Kaiwei didn't expect that Prince Kang knew about the emperor's ability to wield a sword, nor did she expect that such a weak man would first stand shoulder to shoulder with her, and then take a step forward and stand in front of her.
Looking up at his back at this moment, I suddenly felt that the man in front of me was indeed much taller than my petite self, and his shoulders were broad... well, it seemed that he was not as frail as I had originally thought.
"Don't be alarmed, Princess Li." Mu Kaiwei's expression and tone remained calm. "My blows just now avoided all vital points, and the force wasn't strong. Your Highness Prince Li will wake up after a short nap."
Fu Jinxi turned his head to look at her, as if to negotiate, "How about letting cousin Prince Li stay in the mansion for one night? Let him sleep well, and then leave tomorrow?"
"Hahaha, if Brother Jinxi really does that, there'll be another uproar at the Censorate tomorrow." A clear voice came from the outer hall. The speaker was a little boy of twelve or thirteen. He strode in and said, "Those censors who report even the smallest matters will probably say that your Prince Kang knew that Fifth Brother was disobeying the imperial order, but he still 'harboured' him overnight."
After saying this, the young man behind the brocade bubble smiled and nodded at the female guests from the imperial clan, a gesture of farewell. Finally, his gaze fell on Princess Li, whose face had already turned pale with fear, and he sighed. "Fifth Imperial Sister-in-law, the immediate thing to do is to quickly send Fifth Imperial Brother back to Prince Li's residence. He got drunk at the banquet hall at Prince Kang's residence tonight and then caused a scene in the bridal chamber. This matter cannot be concealed. Once Fifth Imperial Brother sobers up, he must immediately write a letter of apology and submit it to Father. Sister-in-law, please remember this and warn Fifth Imperial Brother."
Seeing Princess Li nod in bewilderment, the young boy turned to look at Fu Jinxi and winked mischievously. "Brother Jinxi is getting married today. After three attempts at arranged marriages, one has finally come true. So, be a good groom and leave the rest to me."
Fu Jinxi smiled without saying anything, and the young boy assumed that he had tacitly agreed.
The next moment, the young boy raised his hands and clapped loudly twice. Two guards immediately came in from the outer hall. They moved quietly and swiftly, carrying the drunk and unconscious King Li out.
Upon seeing this, Princess Li hurriedly scrambled to her feet, panting and asking in a trembling voice, "...Where are you sending it to? Where are you going?!"
The young boy said gently, "Fifth Princess, please follow my two guards and go ahead. The carriage is outside the backyard of Prince Kang's Mansion. Sister-in-law and Fifth Princess, go ahead. My people will make arrangements. I will take you back to Prince Li's Mansion and then back to the palace."
Princess Li responded, and she was no longer in the mood to say goodbye to anyone, not even a glance at the group of female guests from the royal family. She stumbled all the way out of the inner bridal chamber. Two maids who were not allowed to enter and had been waiting outside hurried forward, supporting her on both sides as she left.
"Now that the ceremony is over, then... shall we go to the banquet hall in the front hall?"
"Yes, yes, it's rare for Prince Kang to be the groom. It's very good that he doesn't go back to the banquet hall in the front hall and stays here to accompany his bride."
So let's not stay here any longer and cause trouble. As the saying goes, a night of love is worth a thousand gold. Let's leave it to the bride and groom to enjoy. We'll leave and not disturb them anymore."
A group of female guests who followed into the "bridal chamber" were thoroughly disturbed. They smiled stiffly, talked nonsense, and left one after another in the blink of an eye. The wedding official appointed by the court had disappeared long ago, and no one knew when he slipped away.
At this moment, apart from the newlyweds, there were only two maids in the mansion who served as bridesmaids, and Aunt Lan, who came with the dowry from the Mu family and had been standing quietly in the corner watching without saying a word, and then there was the little boy.
I thought the young boy stayed behind because he had something important to say, but I saw him pursed his lips, looking excited, happy and shy. He took a step aside in front of the groom, stood in front of the bride, and smiled at Mu Kaiwei with his white teeth shining.
"Imperial cousin!" he called out with full energy. "I'm Jinyi. I think you, I think you're really nice, Imperial cousin! You're really, really nice!" He gave her a thumbs-up.
Fu Jinyi.
The ninth son of Emperor Xingyu and currently the youngest prince.
The sixth, seventh and eighth princes born after the fifth prince all died of illness before the age of five. It was not until the ninth prince, Fu Jinyi, was born that he seemed to be specially blessed by God. He had been healthy and lively since childhood without any illness or trouble. He was regarded as a lucky star and was extremely favored by the emperor. Although he was still young and had not yet been crowned a prince or had his government office established, the emperor kept him in the palace to live by his side.
Mu Kaiwei's calm expression finally wavered when she suddenly heard the little prince praising her.
But the other party seemed too excited and nervous, and before she could open her mouth, he interrupted her and said:
"I've heard before about the royal sister-in-law wielding the 'Six Doors' to slaughter people everywhere, helping the weak and eradicating all injustices in the world. Today, I see you wielding a knife swiftly and with astonishing momentum. Seeing this...ah! It's not really seeing, it's just a small glimpse." He sighed leisurely, "Even if it's just this, it's enough to make one's blood boil, so happy that one can't help but cheer! Royal sister-in-law--" he called out again in a crisp voice.
Mu Kaiwei was stunned, but had to respond. "...Yes."
"Jin Yi will come to visit again when he has time. I will have to trouble the royal sister-in-law then."
"What trouble do you want from me?" Mu Kaiwei found it difficult not to smile at this little boy who looked like he was carved out of white jade but had a somewhat mischievous temperament.
"Please teach me the fighting skills that you used on my fifth brother just now!" He blinked.
Mu Kai pursed his lips and suppressed his laughter.
However, the corners of a certain prince's mouth were twitching secretly, and he wanted to raise his palm and slap unconscious this little prince who was acting cute and adorable towards his new wife.
“Cough, cough… cough cough cough—cough cough—cough cough cough cough—”
Prince Kang suddenly started coughing, and his snow-white face turned red in an instant. He coughed so hard that his slender body became hunched, and he seemed to be vomiting out his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
Mu Kaiwei was suddenly startled and threw the sword in his hand to Lan Gu neatly, and quickly reached out with his free hands to support Fu Jinxi.
"Your Highness?" The smell of medicine filled my nose.
Wei Kaiwei suddenly recalled what he had said. He said that he was suffering from a strange disease and was even on the verge of death during the recovery process. Later, his foundation was injured. As she thought about it, her heart couldn't help but ache.
She helped Fu Jinxi, whose entire body was tense from coughing, back to the couch and sat him down. She turned back to apologize to the Ninth Prince. "I'm so sorry, Your Highness, could you please wait until my wife and I are settled first and then discuss this again another day?"
"Okay, okay! I dare not disobey the order of the Queen Mother-in-law!" Fu Jinyi nodded vigorously and retreated, still shouting, "Brother Jinxi, take care of yourself. Tonight is a beautiful night, a great opportunity, don't waste it. I sincerely congratulate you two virtuous couples!"
On this side, Prince Kang, who had finally driven the people away, did not respond at all. He rested his pretty head directly on his wife's shoulder, with his lips slightly raised.
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