I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 404 The Wedding Ceremony and Overcoming Challenges

Jun Wenhui's eyes reddened, but she smiled and raised her hand to tidy up the stray hairs on her daughter's forehead: "My son is shy."

From this day forward, you are the Princess Consort. You can no longer be as willful as before; you must support each other with the young prince.

Duan Jing'an took out a pair of ruby ​​earrings from her makeup box and put them on Jun Qixian: "I specially found these earrings for you. I wish you and the young prince a prosperous and happy life together."

Lu Yunyan (Lu Yunqing's older sister) walked gracefully to Jun Qixian's side, her eyes smiling, and affectionately took her hand.

Then, she took out a pair of mutton fat jade bracelets from an exquisite brocade box with a soft luster.

The bracelet feels warm to the touch, with delicate textures, and a subtle, warm glow under the sunlight.

Lu Yunyan carefully placed the jade bracelet on Jun Qixian's slender wrist.

Lu Yunyan's expression turned serious, and she said solemnly, "Qi Xian, if the young prince dares to bully you..."

Don't suffer in silence; tell us, and we'll definitely stand up for you!

When Lu Yunyan mentioned the past of the Jun family mother and her two sons, her heart was filled with pity.

Her younger brother had already told her about their difficult experiences and repeatedly asked her to take good care of Jun Qixian.

Especially in business, his younger brother praised him more than once.

It is said that Jun Qixian was personally trained by Dongfang Jin, and that she is also skilled in business.

With a unique vision and exceptional business acumen, they are invaluable partners.

Previously, following Dongfang Jin's advice, the younger brother had purchased a considerable amount of land and shops in various places.

These investments proved to be very profitable.

According to her younger brother, Jun Qixian, with her intelligence and embroidery skills, has facilitated many high-quality business deals in Anyang Prefecture.

The gentle morning light streamed through the carved window lattices, bathing the room filled with exquisite dowry items.

Dongfang Jin, accompanied by Yu Ying and Yue Ying, carefully inspected each item of the dowry.

With a smile, she said to Jun Qixian, "Second sister-in-law, all the dowry has been checked and prepared. Just wait for your second brother to come and pick you up."

I must remind you, during the wedding procession later...

They're definitely going to be given a hard time, but no matter how much trouble they cause, don't feel sorry for them.

Jun Qixian's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at Dongfang Jin with feigned anger: "No, I know you're doing this for my sake."

Dongfang Jin winked playfully and teased, "That's my own brother. I have to let him know how difficult it is to get married."

Only in this way will he dare not have any other ulterior motives in the future.

As soon as these words were spoken, a burst of clear laughter filled the room, and everyone picked up their handkerchiefs and covered their mouths to stifle their giggles.

Gu Yunxi smiled broadly and affectionately took Dongfang Jin's hand, asking, "Sister-in-law, how many obstacles did you set up for the wedding procession?"

Dongfang Jin affectionately hugged Gu Yunxi's arm and explained, "Big sister, I just came up with an idea."

I wasn't involved in the specific preparations; it was mainly Ma Wencai and his team who were busy with that.

Let's just wait and see what happens. Xue Ning and the others have been a great help."

Duan Jing'an smiled gently and said, "Today is a joyous occasion, so let the children have a good time."

With Dongping by my side, I feel at ease.

As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with emotion: "I never expected that Her Majesty the Empress would send her most capable female official here and bestow so many precious things upon Qi Xian."

Duan Jing'an knew in her heart that her husband had already told her about the Jun family's identity.

The Jun family is truly fortunate to have encountered the Jun family, including the younger brother's family.

Thinking of this, she turned her gaze to Jun Qixian, who was getting ready, and unconsciously smiled, silently wishing the newlyweds well.

Amidst the cheers and laughter of the crowd, the sunlight shone even brighter, adding a vibrant touch to the upcoming wedding.

With a shout: "The wedding procession is here!"

The wedding procession soon arrived at Jun Qixian's maternal home—the Gu residence.

The young prince's groomsmen dismounted, straightened their clothes in unison, and strode toward the gate.

However, the gate was tightly closed, and the cheerful laughter of Gu Jingye and his friends could be heard from inside.

It turns out that this was the first hurdle they had set up, or rather, they were deliberately making things difficult for the young prince, hoping to get him to express his feelings more.

Standing before the ornate red gate, Gu Jingye crossed his arms, a sly look on his face: "Uncle, if you want to marry Aunt as your aunt, you'll have to get past these few of our tests first."

Cang Lingxuan rode on a strong, muscular horse, his crimson-gold embroidered wedding gown gleaming in the morning light.

The wedding dress was made of top-grade Shu brocade, with a delicate touch and a soft yet noble luster.

The collar and cuffs are decorated with silver thread outlining the auspicious cloud pattern, which meanders and spirals, showing the craftsmanship in every stitch.

On the chest, a coiled dragon embroidered with gold thread bares its fangs and claws, its claws tightly gripping the dragon pearl that symbolizes good fortune.

The scales were clearly defined, reflecting a dazzling light under the candlelight, showcasing the noble status of the prince.

A matching jade belt cinched around his waist, the jade itself warm and lustrous with delicate textures, and the auspicious beast patterns carved on it added to his majesty.

"Stone, how many of you are responsible for guarding the first pass?" Cang Lingxuan asked, leaning forward on his horse and raising an eyebrow.

Gu Jingye blinked, a mischievous glint in his eyes: "Uncle, it's my sister and the others who are in charge of the first round."

Please don't act rashly, my younger sister and the others are still young.

Helian Zhao's lips curled up, and he looked at the boy with a half-smile: "Bring it on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Changsun Che nimbly jumped off his horse, carrying an exquisite bamboo basket in his hand, inside which were neatly arranged a basket of beautifully embroidered purses.

"Hey little guy, everything's ready."

Gu Jingye's gaze swept over the baskets in everyone's hands, and he cleared his throat: "Begin!"

Gu Caiwei appeared gracefully in front of the vermilion gate, smiling broadly: "Uncles, the first challenge is a quiz."

To ensure you don't miss the auspicious time for your uncle and aunt's wedding, uncles, please reply quickly!

Cang Lingxuan gracefully dismounted, smoothed the wrinkles on his wedding dress with his hand, and said calmly, "Little girl, your uncle is just waiting to see."

Yang Wenwen carried a small basket filled with colorful candies.

Behind her, Xia Lan and several other maids also carried baskets, creating a beautiful scene.

"No matter if the answer is right or wrong, there will be candy to eat. Before the competition, the uncles will sweeten their mouths first."

Helian Zhao took a piece of candy, unwrapped it, and put it in his mouth. The sweetness instantly spread on his tongue: "Give me a question."

Gu Caiwei flicked her sleeve and said crisply, "First question: What are the Four Gentlemen of Plants?"

The groomsmen reacted quickly, with someone almost instantly answering: "Plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum!"

Yang Wenwen blinked her bright eyes and then posed the second question: "This second question is related to the first one. What is another name for orchids?"

The groomsmen looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, everyone whispered among themselves, trying to find the answer from each other.

However, after some discussion, no one could give the correct answer.

Cang Lingxuan was a little embarrassed: "Next question."

Gu Caiwei smiled like a little fox, knowing that if she couldn't answer, she would get ten purses. She exchanged a glance with Yang Wenwen.

He gestured for Chunlan to come forward, and Chunlan mustered her courage and reached out her hand to the basket on the groomsmen's side.

He counted out ten purses and quickly ran to the young lady's side.

Seeing that the purse had been retrieved, Yang Wenwen signaled to Caiwei to give her a question.

Gu Caiwei moved gracefully, her fingertips hovering among the many purses, finally selecting a beautifully embroidered one.

He pulled out a slip of paper and read it aloud crisply: "Please answer the question, what are the Three Friends of Winter?"

Before the words were even finished, Helian Zhao reacted swiftly, raising his arm high and shouting loudly, "Pine, Bamboo, Plum!"

Cang Lingxuan smiled broadly, holding two gold ingots in his hands, each weighing a full ten taels.

He strode up to Gu Caiwei and Yang Wenwen, his expression ingratiating: "Good children, let's make the first round a best-of-three, okay?"