Phi-Fic Chapter 393 A Joyous Wedding!
Chapter 393 A Joyous Wedding!
In the blink of an eye, the wedding day of Duanmu Chuze and Mu Xinnuan arrived.
Early in the morning, most of the capital city was bustling with activity. Mu Xin Nuan was still asleep when she heard the occasional sound of firecrackers. She shook her head, looking impatient. "So annoying! Can't a person get any sleep?"
"Oh dear! Miss, you can't talk nonsense on such a joyous occasion." Granny Yu had been standing by the bed at some point, and she quickly pushed the young lady away. Then, with a wave of her hand, Mu Qing and Mu Hua came forward and helped Mu Xin Nuan sit up.
Next, the dressing up, adding makeup, and putting on the wedding dress left Mu Xin Nuan completely exhausted.
When her older cousin Li Haoran finally carried her on his back, she realized that she was really getting married!
Although Li Haoran was her cousin, he was also her elder brother. In this generation of the Mu family, the older members of the collateral branches were all sisters, and there were no brothers. In addition, the eldest son of the General of the State carried her to get married, which was quite fitting for the status of the royal family.
If it were someone else, they would probably look down on Mu Xin Nuan.
Li Haoran carried her on his back the whole way, and he could smell the fragrance of her perfume. He was filled with emotion.
He had always thought of his cousin as a clever and cunning woman, but he never considered marrying her.
Later, when he heard that she had been humiliated by that girl from the Chu family, his anger suddenly flared up. He became single-mindedly determined to protect her! It was from that moment that he began to consider marrying Mu Xin Nuan.
It's a pity that there was a significant difference in their social standing at the time. Mu Chang'an was just a minor Vice Minister of Works; who could have imagined that he would later rise to the second-rank position of Grand Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat?
Who could have imagined that Mu Xin Nuan would become a princess? Now, she has even become a royal princess consort.
Regardless, Li Haoran knew that his cousin didn't care about him!
Thinking back to the day he witnessed her interaction with Duanmu Chuze, a bittersweet, indescribable feeling began to spread through his heart. He knew he had truly fallen for his cousin! He also knew that he and his cousin were utterly destined to be apart in this life!
Fortunately, although they are not destined to be husband and wife, at least they are still siblings!
Just like now, her older cousin was able to carry her onto the sedan chair himself, which was a kind of happiness! At least, no one else had this opportunity except for her.
Thinking of Chu Rong, Li Haoran inexplicably felt a sense of relief!
Because it was a prince getting married, and the youngest son whom the current emperor loved most and who was a hero among the people of the entire Dayong, his wedding was naturally an extraordinary affair.
A true ten-mile-long red bridal procession!
Horse-drawn carriages lined up from one end of the street to the other in an orderly fashion. Countless red and pink petals were scattered along the roadside. Even the trees throughout the city were adorned with countless red ribbons tied with beautiful bows. High on the branches hung bright red lanterns, each with a large "double happiness" character written on it.
Mu Xin Nuan was inside the sedan chair, so she couldn't see anything. Her hands were clasped together, and in her palms was a red apple, which was meant to symbolize peace and good fortune.
She couldn't see it, but all the people in the city could, and naturally everyone in the Mu family could see it too!
As a dowry maid, Granny Yu was naturally terrified!
In just one night, the trees on both sides of the road were clean and bare yesterday evening, but now they are all covered with red lanterns and tied with red ribbons.
There was no need for the Prince of Chang Le to say anything more; this action alone was enough to arouse envy and jealousy.
Granny Yu and the others were naturally happy. Mu Xin Nuan was their mistress, and now that the prince was so attentive to her, they were overjoyed!
Mu Chang'an also heard the news. In fact, as soon as the main gate opened in the morning, he stood at the door and accompanied his wife to watch the festive atmosphere in the street for a long time. In addition to being happy, he naturally felt even more grateful to Prince Chang Le!
Soldiers maintaining order lined both sides of the road. Upon closer inspection, their uniforms were slightly different. Those guarding the Mu residence and the Chang Le Prince's residence were the personal guards of the Chang Le Prince's residence, while those guarding other areas were the Imperial Guards sent by the Emperor!
It seems that even the Emperor values this joyous occasion quite a bit!
A continuous stream of people craned their necks to watch this once-in-a-century wedding. Guards were firing cannons and firecrackers in an orderly fashion. Musicians from the palace's music bureau played music all along the way, creating a lively atmosphere.
Mu Xin Nuan felt dizzy as she was helped out of the sedan chair, and then she arrived at the wedding hall in a daze.
What surprised everyone even more was that the people who came to officiate the wedding of Prince Chang Le and Mu Xin Nuan were actually the current Emperor and Empress!
After the ceremony and the bowing to heaven and earth, the ceremony was finally complete!
With the master of ceremonies announcing, "The ceremony is complete, escort them to the bridal chamber!"
Mu Xin Nuan felt a sudden boom, and then heard countless cheers!
Mu Xin Nuan held the red silk in her hand, her head slightly lowered. Through the narrow gap, she could barely see her hand and the red silk.
Mu Xin Nuan knew that the person walking in front of her at this moment was the one she admired, Duanmu Chu Ze!
Duanmu Chuze, on the other hand, held the red ribbon with great joy, occasionally turning back to look at his bride. It seemed that with the red ribbon, he could feel Mu Xinnuan's body temperature and joy.
After being led into the bridal chamber, the bridal veil should not be removed immediately.
According to custom, Mu Xin Nuan should wait here for a while, while Duanmu Chu Ze should go back to thank his guests. Of course, as a prince, the only people he needs to thank are his father and brothers.
"Wait for me, I'll be back soon." Duanmu Chuze seized the opportunity, whispered in Mu Xinnuan's ear, and then reluctantly left the bridal chamber and headed to the front yard.
Mu Xin Nuan knew that this was the rule, and she could only sit here properly. If she did anything even slightly inappropriate, it would immediately spread outside, and she would become the first princess to be ridiculed!
Mu Xin Nuan's veil was still on, but she knew that there were more than just her dowry maids in this room. After thinking about it, she swallowed the words that were about to come out. At this time, it was best to avoid trouble!
“Miss, you must be tired from your journey. But you can’t eat anything yet. Would you like some water?” Granny Yu asked with great care.
"Of course not! The bride is not allowed to eat or drink before the prince returns; that's the rule!" Granny Jin's voice rang out, tinged with a hint of sternness!