The news of Yan Wang's wedding shocked all kind of people. On this day, there were tens of thousands of people on the streets. Most of the people in the capital crowded the roadside to watch Yan Wang's wedding party.
The elite soldiers escorted the bride and the iron armor clears the way, this grand style of marrying a wife was definitely unique. The onlookers enthusiastically discussed about Yan Wang's power and military leadership. They talked about it for a long time, and suddenly discovered that the new Yan Wangfei's dowry team had not finished yet?
The mahogany boxes were hung with red silk and satin, and the lacquer was neat and shiny. Every footmen who carried it were strong elite men, so it was very laborious to walk. The dowry line bypassed the main street and still met the head not see the tail. The onlookers stretched their necks to look around for a long time, but still couldn't see the end of the dowry line.
Ten miles of red makeup, when ten miles was not enough.
Lin Wei Xi sat motionless in the sedan chair, even though no one could see, her back was still straight. Unknowingly after how long the speed of the sedan chair finally slowed down, Lin Wei Xi still sat still, it didn't take long before there was a sound of breaking through the air, and then there was "Zheng Zheng Zheng" sound of three arrows nailed to the sedan door, each arrows' intervals were the same. After the archery ceremony, from outside the sedan chair the matron of honor's voice happily rang out: "Getting off the sedan chair is very auspicious, the bride step down from the sedan chair."
Lin Wei Xi get off the sedan chair with the support of everyone. When the bride appeared, the guest that came to Yan Wang Mansion immediately broke out a loud noise. Afterwards, Lin Wei Xi followed the guidance from matron of honor stepped across the brazier, crossed over the saddle, and worshiped heaven and earth. Although this was her wedding, Lin Wei Xi's real participation was few. She was like a puppet throughout the whole process, at the mercy of others.
When she finally sat on the bed in the bridal room, the accompanying maids secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After entering the wedding room, the wedding ceremony had basically been completed, and even if something accidentally goes wrong, it would not be seen by outside guests.
Wan Xing and Wan Yue quietly relaxed, but Lin Wei Xi was surprisingly nervous. She had been covered with a red veil today, so she had not seen Yan Wang yet, but when she thought of what will happen next, her palms let out a nervous sweat.
There were no seniority for three days during the wedding, and disturbing the bridal chamber was the favorite activity of many idlers. Someone in the room had long been jeering to see the bride. Lin Wei Xi was nervous about her appearance for the first time. Today's makeup was a bit thick, the powder and rouge instead covering her facial features, which made it looks delicate and unlively. But all bridal makeup was like this, Lin Wei Xi couldn't help it.
She was just thinking about it, and suddenly saw a pair of black boots with a cloud pattern appearing in her line of sight. Even at this time, the other party's steps were calm. Lin Wei Xi even suspected that every step Gu Hui Yan took was uniform.
A red steel stick raised up the tassel, and then the veil rose at a constant speed, Lin Wei Xi's sight became brighter.
Lin Wei Xi reflectively looked at the light source. She raised her head and just happened to meet Gu Hui Yan's eyes. This was the first time Lin Wei Xi saw Gu Hui Yan wearing warm-colored clothes. The red bridal clothes made his complexion warm like jade, and the oppressive feeling that made any living person stayed away was also diminished a lot. In fact, Gu Hui Yan's facial features were very good-looking, with double-edged sword eyebrows and star-like eyes, a tall straight nose, and distinct cheekbones. When he seriously looked at people, his eyes were dark and clear, almost could drowned them.
Lin Wei Xi's thought suddenly went out of place, this was the first time Yan Wang had looked at her carefully since knowing her for so long. Lin Wei Xi couldn't tell how she felt in her heart. She and Gu Hui Yan glanced at each other, then quietly retracted their gazes, pretending to bow their heads shyly.
No one noticed the exchanges between the two of them, and those who watched the show were still immersed in awe at Lin Wei Xi's appearance. "I have long heard that Yan Wangfei is a beauty. When I saw it today, I realized that I had lived in vain for so many years, actually there is such beautiful figure in this world."
Standing in the bridal chamber were all imperial family's womenfolk, and a small number of imperial clan boys who relied on their young age to stay here to see the bride. As for the other people, even if they have the heart, they probably didn't have the courage.
For a while, the womenfolk were full of admiration, and the young boys came back to their senses, with envy and sigh in their hearts. Sure enough, the wife that Yan Wang married would not be bad in appearance. They really angry when they thought about it, these beauties had been intercepted long ago before they saw them.
The new Wangfei surprised the people around, and Yan Wang was also very satisfied with the new Wangfei. The matron of honor was overjoyed, and immediately full of auspicious words and came over with a wedding wine. Gu Hui Yan sat next to Lin Wei Xi and took the lead in picking up the wine cup. Lin Wei Xi then took another cup. This sharing nuptial cup ceremony was a familiar scene, and Lin Wei Xi was no stranger to it, but she quietly glanced at Yan Wang, her hand that hold the wine glass hesitated.
Of course, Gu Hui Yan caught Lin Wei Xi's concealed expression. He felt helpless. In May she was so courageous that she dared to come to him and recommend herself. But now she looks like a little white rabbit. Gu Hui Yan moved his wrist first, took the leading position, and Lin Wei Xi followed after him. When the two looked up and drank, they had to stay close. Lin Wei Xi looked through the glass cup and saw her and Gu Hui Yan's sleeves overlap with each other. Her wedding gown was extremely luxurious and the sleeves were also very wide. Now its elaborate and delicate embroidery covering Gu Hui Yan's dignified black coiled dragon pattern, unexpectedly the collision brought a different kind of beauty.
Lin Wei Xi focused on Gu Hui Yan's sleeves, and accidentally choked by the wine. Fortunately, this kind of wine cup was very small, and the wine in it was not strong. Lin Wei Xi coughed slightly, and quickly held back the itching in her throat, gritted her teeth, and refused to lose her composure on such important day.
The wedding dress was wide, so Lin Wei Xi's movements under the dress were not obvious. She could hide it from others, but to the other person sitting next to her could not.
Gu Hui Yan glanced at Lin Wei Xi, who was sitting awkwardly, not even daring to turn her eyes in the other direction. Fortunately, Gu Hui Yan only took a look and then retracted his gaze, as if nothing happened. Lin Wei Xi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this, and thought with some sadness, when it's over, won't she be a fool in Yan Wang's heart.
When the groom and the bride exchange the cups of wine many young people cheered loudly, the opportunity to be rowdy in front of Uncle Yan Wang was hard to come by. After passing this village, there would be no more inn. The madams covered up their lips and smiled. The matron of honor took advantage of the good atmosphere in the room and happily came over loosen up the screen, throwing some happy fruits while saying auspicious words like throwing money.
The happy fruits fell from above, unspeakably grand. An old servant woman didn't pay careful and smashed a longan fruit on Lin Wei Xi's forehead. Although the longan was not big, it still hurts to be thrown on her body like this. Lin Wei Xi kept smiling, but the corner of her mouth was slightly invisible.
Gu Hui Yan's expression remained unchanged, but immediately glanced at the old woman. The old woman originally was smiling, but when she saw Gu Hui Yan her hand could not help but trembling, her heart was beating hard. When she tossed the fruit again, she didn't dare to use too much force, but just sprinkled it toward an empty corner.
Many imperial clan boys were not satisfied and wanted to make trouble again. At this time, Gu Mingda walked to the door and stopped silently outside the doorstep. Although he didn't say a word, the people in the room immediately knew that something was happening outside. Gu Hui Yan stood up with his usual face and said, "The madams don't have to feel restrained, just enjoy yourself. You serve Wangfei properly."
The last words were directed at the servant girls in the house. The servant girls lowered their heads in agreement. Gu Hui Yan nodded to several senior princesses and wangfei and walked out. As soon as he crossed the doorstep, Gu Mingda immediately followed in silence, whispering something beside him.
After Gu Hui Yan left, both the guest and the servant girls in the room couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Without Yan Wang, the ladies and madams speak more freely, and the number of people who come to tease the bride Lin Wei Xi had suddenly increased.
The six ceremonies had been completed, and Lin Wei Xi had become Yan Wangfei from now on. Although she was still a bride, the current situation did not give Lin Wei Xi time to be bashful. Lin Wei Xi made a little adjustment and tried to adapt to this situation. She got up from the bed, the smile on her face was just right, shy and generous to greet the madams. If nothing else, these madams would be Lin Wei Xi's main social circle in the future. She appeared as Yan Wangfei for the first time, she couldn't be looked down upon.
The only thing Lin Wei Xi could be proud of in her previous life was probably her noble lady character. Lin Wei Xi stood up generously to entertain the guests. Even when she was teased, she only smiled shyly, and did not show any narrow-minded or anger attitude of small family. These madams secretly evaluated in their hearts, and their smile towards Lin Wei Xi became more eager.
Those imperial clan boys have long since disappeared. Didn't know if they went out by themselves or were sent away by Yan Wang's people. Only these pampered ladies and madams were left. Where could they be noisy. Everyone laughed a few times. After seeing Lin Wei Xi's bashful manner that they were expecting, they all said goodbye one after another and went to the banquet outside.
Today was Lin Wei Xi's grand wedding. According to custom, it was unlucky to meet the husband's mother on this day. Although it was common for new daughter-in-law to enter the door and avoid the mother-in-law, the situation in Yan Wang Mansion was reversed. Lin Wei Xi, first was the new bride, and second was the stepmother-in-law. Regardless social custom or social ranking there was no reason for Lin Wei Xi to avoid Gao Ran. So Lin Wei Xi was doing business as usual here, but Gao Ran had to hide in her room all day, unable to come out and provoke Lin Wei Xi.
The gongs and drums were noisy outside, but Gao Ran had to sullenly hide in the house alone. She also must had grateful and willing attitude, so not to disrespect her mother-in-law. The taste of this, afraid only Gao Ran herself who know.
Lin Wei Xi was also very happy that Gao Ran this slut would not appear on her big day. In her previous life, she had to endure Gao Ran dangling in front of her when she got married. Not only that, she had to act affectionate with Gao Ran as a sister, don't mention how disgusting it was. However, only a year later, Lin Wei Xi was able to legitimately made Gao Ran avoid her, and even better, in the future she could in the name of family principle "teach" Gao Ran to conduct herself. It's a pleasure to even think about it.
There were no outsiders in the room, Wan Yue walked to Lin Wei Xi and asked in a low voice, "Miss, do you want to remove the phoenix crown?"
Lin Wei Xi nodded, she had long wanted to take this beautiful burden off her head, didn't expect that the Wangfei's phoenix crown was so much heavier than the Shizi Consort's one. Lin Wei Xi sat down in front of the dressing table, and Wan Yue came over to carefully remove the phoenix crown. While giving Wan Yue an assistance, Wan Xing bumped into Wan Yue's elbow joyfully, winking and said: "What miss, it's time to call Wangfei!"
Lin Wei Xi saw the people's interaction from the mirror, and gave them an angry look. Wan Xing was not afraid, and still smiled and removed the complicated hairpin ring on Lin Wei Xi's head, and carefully and quickly put it into the jewelry box.
After loosen up her hair, Lin Wei Xi was very relieved. Getting married was really a physical job, not to mention her physical strength was not very good. Wan Yue was talking with Lin Wei Xi, suddenly a granny walked in from outside, carrying a tray with her hand and bowed towards Lin Wei Xi, "Wangfei, the sober soup you ordered."
Lin Wei Xi was taken aback for a moment, then turned to look at Wan Xing and Wan Yue: "When did you order for sobering soup?"
Wan Yue was also stunned: "This slave hasn't gone to the kitchen to request it."
The kitchen granny was also surprised: "Didn't Wangfei tell Commander Gu to let the kitchen heat up the soup?"
Gu Mingda? Everyone in the room was at a loss, but Lin Wei Xi had a flash of inspiration at once understood. She coughed awkwardly, and said quickly: "I asked someone to order it, put it down. You have worked hard today. Wan Xing."
Wan Xing understood, and went ahead to give her a reward. Today, who were serving in Wangfei's bridal room were rewarded money. The granny originally thought that she would not be happy in the kitchen, but who knew she would get her fortune out of thin air. The granny secretly squeezed her purse, and smiled more and more joyously: "Thanking Wangfei! This servant wish Wangfei and Wangye grow old together and give birth to a noble son. This servant's mouth is clumsy and can only say these things. Please Wangfei don't dislike."
Lin Wei Xi smiled, and Wan Xing jokingly sent the granny out. After people left, Wan Yue asked strangely: "Miss, when did you ask the kitchen to prepare the soup, or did you let Commander Gu say it?"
Lin Wei Xi also didn't expect that Gu Hui Yan who usually aloof would even notice this kind of detail. She got choked while drinking the nuptial wine. Gu Hui Yan thought that Lin Wei Xi was not used to drinking wine, so Gu Mingda went to the kitchen to prepare hot soup. Lin Wei Xi smiled awkwardly, and quickly changed the subject: "It's late, I'm not sure when Yan Wang will be back. Go inside and check the hot water. I'm going to take a bath."
As expected, Wan Yue obediently went to the bathing room to let the water out. Lin Wei Xi quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Taking advantage of this gap, she also heard from her dowry maid the reason for Gu Hui Yan's early departure. It turned out there was a reward from the palace. The emperor felt regret that he could not attend the wedding of Uncle Yan Wang in person, so he sent Grand Protector Feng to attend the feast to send a generous gift on his behalf. The emperor specially gave Yan Wang a wedding gift, and when Empress Dowager heard about it, she also prepared a gift for Grand Protector Feng to bring it together.
Gu Hui Yan went out just now to meet Grand Protector Feng. Not only that, First Assistant Zhang was also in the mansion today, and the three auxiliary ministers appointed by the previous emperor personally gathered together today.
At the end of his life, Emperor Mu Zong was alone, he appointed Yan Wang Gu Hui Yan, First Assistant Zhang Xiao Lian and Superintendent Eunuch Feng Cheng together as auxiliary ministers of the country to assist the young emperor. Gu Hui Yan was the imperial clan Qinwang, who hold the military power, and no one in the army was out of his grasp. Zhang Xiao Lian was the First Assistant of the cabinet and the main pillar of the court. Feng Cheng was the eunuch and the chief of the factory guard.
The member of imperial clan, the civil official, and the palace eunuch, the three forces checked and balanced each other. It could be seen that although Emperor Mu Zong was muddle-headed with Bu Guifei's matter, he was very clear when it came to his own country. When Lin Wei Xi heard this she felt it was very magical, First Assistant Zhang, His Highness Yan Wang, and Superintendent Eunuch Feng, which one of these three people was not above tens of thousands people. They had only existed in national events and legends. But now, these three mythological figures were actually stepping on the same land as her, and one of them was even her husband.
Lin Wei Xi thought for a while, shook her head and no longer want to remember. This level of meeting was too far away from her, she could not understand, and it's not her turn to care. She shouldn't worry about it.
Lin Wei Xi removed her makeup and took a bath. After she came out, she put on perfume and took care of her hair. She waited for a long time while tossing and turning, but still did not see Gu Hui Yan coming back. Later, she almost fell asleep leaning on the bedpost. Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps and greetings outside the door, and Lin Wei Xi awakened with a start.
Through the screen, a tall and straight figure slowly walked towards the inner room.
TN: The next chapter title is wedding candles, are you excited? are you excited? Well don't be too excited!