Capítulo 21: The Wedding
Editor: Atlas Studios
June 6th, an auspicious date for marriage.
By dawn, the entire Prince's Mansion was already busy. A group of burly men hung red silks and moved stools around to decorate the venue. They were really busy yet everything happened in an orderly manner.
On the other hand, Shen Mingjiao was woken up in a daze. Before she could open her eyes, she was carried by Haitang to the bathroom to take a bath. She only woke up completely when her hair was half dry.
In the past, Haitang was the only servant in the Rose Courtyard, but today, it was especially lively. The small courtyard was filled with people. The bridesmaid and five or six maidservants surrounded her.
Shen Mingjiao felt dizzy, so she ordered a few people to get her food.
Not long after, they returned with a big bowl of porridge and a plate of cold cucumbers. "Madam said that it's Fourth Miss's wedding today, so you should not eat too much."
Shen Mingjiao glanced at the sparse white porridge. She was afraid that she would have to go to the toilet countless times if she ate this big bowl. Madam Li's intentions really left her speechless.
But she did not say anything, she only picked up her chopsticks to eat a few cucumbers.
The few of them helped her change into her wedding clothes.
Haitang came in with an ugly expression. "Miss, the 'Good Luck Lady' is here, but…"
When Shen Mingjiao saw the beautiful lady walking in, she instantly understood. It was because the 'Good Luck Lady' that Madam Li had invited was Duchess Jing, Pei Ji's mother.
She had gotten the mother of her ex-fiancé to be her 'Good Luck Lady'. Shen Mingjiao could only say that Madam Li would do anything to annoy her!
Shen Mingjiao stood up and greeted her with a smile, "Aunt Pei."
Duchess Jing patted her hand, removed a jade bracelet from her wrist, and put it on her hand. "Good child, it is the loss of my son, Ah Ji." She wiped the corners of her eyes.
"I'm really happy for you now that you're married to the Prince, ."
Shen Mingjiao helped Duchess Jing to sit down and said with a smile, "Don't think too much about it. Let bygones be bygones. Now that Young Master Pei and I have our own families, this is already the best outcome."
Pei Ji was the one who wanted to break off the engagement. As for Duchess Jing, even if she had some favoritism, it was still human nature.
Moreover, the relationship between the two sides was so awkward. Shen Mingjiao was very grateful that she could agree to be her 'Good Luck Lady'.
Madam Li, who was following behind, gritted her teeth when she saw the two of them chatting and laughing. She thought to herself that this girl was indeed shrewd. She assumed that Shen Mingjiao was clearly vomiting in her heart, yet she pretended to be smiling.
Shen Mingyan, who came with Madam Li, casually pulled out a pouch from her waist and handed it to Shen Mingjiao. She smiled and said, "This is a pouch I embroidered myself. I wish Fourth Sister a happy marriage."
Shen Mingjiao gestured for Haitang to accept it and replied with a smile, "Congratulations, I heard that your marriage with Young Master Pei is set for next month. I congratulate you on getting what you want."
Shen Mingyan looked away miserably and clenched her fists when her eyes matched with Shen Mingjiao's knowing eyes.
After Duchess Jing finished combing and twisting her hair, the bridesmaid went forward to put on makeup for her.
Shen Mingjiao quickly waved her hand and refused. "I'll do it myself." She didn't want to be painted as a white steamed bun.
Her facial features were rich to begin with, so she did not need to put on too much makeup. She only did a simple makeup on her eyebrows and applied some blush. She glanced at the bronze mirror and nodded in satisfaction.
Duchess Jing put on the phoenix crown for her. In an instant, everyone gasped.
Shen Mingjiao was already extremely beautiful. Now that she was dressed up slightly, she looked even more beautiful. The red wedding dress seemed to be tailor-made for her. Her face was as bright as a rogue horse, and she seemed to be glowing.
Shen Mingyan looked at Shen Mingjiao and subconsciously dug her nails into her palms.
Some people were born with good luck. Just their faces alone could get them everything.
But why?
At this moment, the sound of firecrackers came from afar. A maidservant came over to report, "His Highness, the Prince, has arrived at the door."
"Quick, put on the veil."
Outside the main gate of the Yong Chang Marquis Mansion, the Prince, who was dressed in red, rode his horse over. Behind him was a group of cold-faced young men.
When they got closer, everyone got off their horses neatly. As they walked, their backs were straight and their steps were uniform. If not for the big red flower on their chests, they would not look like they were here to pick up the bride. Instead, they looked like they were in a military parade.
Because of this, the young men from the main family who were originally in charge of blocking the door subconsciously straightened their backs.
There was even a youth who had joined the army who instinctively knelt on one knee with cupped fists. When the others saw this, they looked at each other and subconsciously knelt down with cupped fists.
The scene instantly fell silent. The two sides looked at each other wordlessly.
This caused the surrounding people who were watching the commotion to look at each other. They sighed with emotion in their hearts. His Highness the Prince was indeed worthy of being the God of War of the Great Xia Kingdom. He could even make such a festive event like welcoming guests and blocking the door look like a military drill.
Feng Wu coughed lightly and wanted to speak to liven up the atmosphere, but he saw His Highness raise his hand and say calmly, "All of you may leave."
The young soldier who took the lead to kneel down respectfully retreated to the side when he heard this. The others were stunned when they saw this and also retreated to the side.
Thus, His Highness the Prince strode in.
Everyone stared speechlessly.
The youth who had discussed the plan to block the door for the entire night and planned to use it to build a relationship with the Prince were speechless.
…
Shen Mingjiao bid farewell to Madam Cui and the others and kowtowed to her parents' memorial tablet.
Shen Jian smiled radiantly. Although she was quite afraid of Shen Mingjiao after what happened last time, almost all the famous people in the kingdom were here because she was engaged to the Prince.
After bidding farewell to his family, it was time for the brothers to carry the bride onto the bridal sedan.
At this moment, a maidservant reported in a panic, "Madam, bad news. Young Master slipped and injured his leg when he was going down the steps."
Madam Li suddenly stood up. "What's going on? How did he slip all of a sudden? Is it a bad fall?"
With that, she ignored everyone in the hall and rushed to the backyard.
The bridesmaid said hesitantly, "The auspicious time is almost here. Marquis, please decide…"
Everyone also reacted.
That's right, now that the Young Master was injured and the young master of the third branch was too young, who would carry the bride to get married?
At this moment, a young man with floating eyebrows stepped forward. "Father, since Big Brother's leg is injured, let me carry Little Sister to the bridal sedan!"
His eyes were fixed on Shen Mingjiao's curvaceous figure wrapped in the wedding dress.
Shen Jian nodded indifferently.
Shen Mingjiao felt a malicious gaze staring at her. Through the swaying tassels in front of her eyes, she saw that the person was the young master of the eldest branch, Shen Qiang, a playboy.
Seeing Shen Qiang walking towards her step by step, she frowned and felt disgusted.
However, there were so many people watching. This person could be considered her elder brother. Under everyone's gaze, she really could not do anything.
Shen Qiang walked up to Shen Mingjiao and stared at her exposed fair chin. He swallowed his saliva.
"Sister, come, I'll carry you to the bridal sedan!" He teased.
After saying that, he raised his hand as if he wanted to pat her shoulder. Shen Mingjiao took a step back.
Shen Qiang sighed and deliberately said loudly, "Sister, I know you've always looked down on the children of concubines. I've been used to it for so many years, but today is your wedding day. Even though I know that you hate me, I still want to personally send you to the bridal sedan." He lowered his head and begged, "My good sister, please give me this chance!"
Shen Mingjiao had goosebumps when he called her "good sister."
However, when the guests heard his words, they only felt that Shen Mingjiao was arrogant and condescending. She looked down on her concubine brother who loved her wholeheartedly.
Shen Mingjiao was stuck in a dilemma. However, Shen Qiang bent down in front of her.
"It's the auspicious time now, Sister. Come up quickly!" He looked at her pleadingly.
Many people couldn't stand it anymore and began to persuade Shen Mingjiao to listen to them and not throw a tantrum on their big day…
Shen Qiang's lips curled up smugly.
Shen Mingjiao gritted her teeth and cursed the person behind this thousands of times in her heart.
However, according to the custom, the bride could not speak after putting on the veil.
But she could not stand being carried by such a disgusting thing.
In the end, she only thought for less than a moment before deciding to walk out of the door.
As for being talked about as deviant and condescending…
Forget it, you can't control what others say. They could say whatever they wanted!
It was not like she would lose anything.
At this moment, Feng Lisheng, who had not seen anyone for a long time, walked over. Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was not right, he asked Shen Mingjiao, "What happened?"
Shen Mingjiao felt that Feng Lisheng's voice had never been so pleasant!
Hence, she did not care about any customs or taboos. She pointed at Shen Qiang and said aggressively, "I don't want him to carry me. The way he looks at me is so disgusting!"
Everyone looked at her speechlessly. They felt that this girl was indeed arrogant.
Feng Lisheng glanced at Shen Qiang casually, scaring him so much that he knelt on the ground.
Feng Lisheng. "Your bones are so soft. Why are you trying to be strong!"
Shen Mingjiao laughed out loud. What he said could easily mean that Shen Qiang was weak. She did not expect Feng Lisheng to have such a poisonous tongue.
The bridesmaid said in fear, "Your Highness, if we don't leave now, we'll miss the auspicious time…"
Feng Lisheng stepped forward.
Shen Mingjiao thought that he wanted to carry her, so she stretched out her hand cooperatively.
Feng Lisheng bent down slightly in front of her. "Come up."
Shen Mingjiao stared at him.
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