When the emperor heard what Gu Xiangning said, he immediately understood what Gu Xiangning meant and couldn't help laughing. Seeing that Xiaoman had become an adult, he immediately planned to go back and get married.
The two of them were always together, but they could only look but not eat. It was really hard for Gu Xiangning, so he just waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's approved. Take Xiaoman home to get married."
As for the wedding on Mingyue Island, the emperor and empress definitely cannot go. Although they feel a little regretful, it doesn’t matter! After all, today we also witnessed Xiaoman’s unique coming-of-age ceremony.
After getting the emperor's approval, Gu Xiangning quickly packed up his things and prepared to leave with Xiaoman. This time they brought a lot of people with them since the whole family was going to go with Xiaoman's wedding.
There were also people from the Binjian Palace, and even the Queen Mother followed. Although they couldn't let go of the Queen, the Queen was still a few months away from giving birth, so there was no rush.
At this time on Mingyue Island, because Gu Xiangning was going to get married, the Gu family had already made all preparations. After everyone arrived at Mingyue Island, they rested for a day. The next day was Xiaoman and Gu Xiangning's wedding day.
The entire Mingyue Island turned red on this day, with red lanterns and red carpets everywhere. Early in the morning, Qian Jiujiu came to Xiaoman.
Looking at Xiaoman wearing a bright red wedding dress, Qian Jiujiu combed Xiaoman's hair while watching Xiaoman put on makeup herself, and couldn't help but sigh: "In the blink of an eye, you are getting married."
Xiaoman also sighed: "Yes, I never thought that I would get married under such circumstances, sister, have you ever thought about it? Speaking of which, our appearance is still so unexpected."
"I don't know what happened to my former family members."
It was a bit sad to say this, but Qian Jiujiu smiled: "Didn't Grandpa say that? The earth will definitely turn around if someone is missing, so they must be living well."
Thinking of this, Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman would be happier. Just as Xiaoman finished her makeup, they heard a voice from outside: "It's time to pick up the bride!"
Qian Jiujiu smiled: "Look, here it comes, I suddenly feel like I'm sending my daughter off to get married!"
Hearing this, Xiaoman immediately burst out in anger: "What nonsense are you talking about? Your daughter is only 7 years old! You want to marry her off! How cruel!"
While they were talking, Gu Xiangning had already come in. Without saying a word, he directly carried Xiaoman away like a princess! Qian Jiujiu was still a little confused, Xiaoman was already sitting in the sedan chair.
Xiaoman married from the Wan family, and then married to the Gu family. Qian Jiujiu looked at this scene and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This guy has really grown up! He actually knew how to take the initiative!
The bridal sedan arrived at Gu's house. Gu Xiangning's parents were already sitting on it. The master of ceremonies was also ready. He looked at the two newlyweds standing in the hall and began to shout, "Bow to heaven and earth."
"Two bows to parents"
“Couple Worship”
"The ceremony is over, enter the bridal chamber!"
Xiaoman was sent to the room, and Gu Xiangning followed. Qian Jiujiu and others laughed so hard. Mu Yexiao stood beside Qian Jiujiu and said, "Look at this guy, he can't wait."
"But it's still understandable!"
Hearing this, Qian Jiujiu rolled his eyes: "Since you know it, you still say it out loud. Don't you want to save face?"
But the two people didn't know that at this time, their children, Nannanbeibei, were preparing to go to the new house to eavesdrop. The two people had already squatted in a corner of the new house, hiding themselves tightly.
At this time, in the bridal chamber, Hongniang was looking at the two people holding wine glasses: "Young Master, Young Madam, please drink the wedding wine."
The two of them drank the wedding wine obediently, and then saw a maid coming in with a bowl of dumplings. Xiaoman knew the etiquette and customs of ancient marriages very well.
Needless to say, this bowl of dumplings was also raw, and the maid held the dumplings and looked at Xiaoman: "Madam, eat some dumplings first to fill your stomach."
Xiaoman cooperated and took a bite, blurting out: "Raw."
It looked as fake as it could be, but only Gu Xiangning could see it, while everyone else, including the bridesmaid, were happy: "Oh, I told you, the young lady will definitely give birth to a big fat boy next year."
Xiaoman and Gu Xiangning looked at each other helplessly. They had finally followed all the rules in the new house, but Xiaoman was looking at Gu Xiangning still sitting in the room motionless.
I couldn't help but feel depressed: "Aren't you going out to accompany the guests?"
Gu Xiangning glanced at Xiaoman and said, "It's more important to accompany you. Those guests are not outsiders. Who do you need to accompany you?"
Xiaoman was speechless when she heard this. She looked at the sky and said, "But it's still early before dark. It's useless for you to stay."
Of course, Xiaoman's underlying meaning was that you couldn't have the wedding night even if you stayed. Gu Xiangning naturally heard it and looked at Xiaoman helplessly: "Aren't you nervous about getting married at all?"
Xiaoman rolled her eyes and said, "Why are you so nervous? I've been calling you husband for half a year. What's there to be nervous about? Are you still nervous?"
Gu Xiangning was confused. Well, the two of them were so familiar with each other, and except for that thing they hadn't done before, they had done almost everything they should have done. There was really no need to be shy!
Suddenly Gu Xiangning stood up and said, "I'd better go and accompany the guests!"
Xiaoman said "oh", and after Gu Xiangning walked out, she fell on the bed: "I can take a nap!"
Phew... Gu Xiangning just walked out the door and heard Xiaoman's words. No wonder she encouraged him to leave. It turned out that he was the one who had to go out and suffer while she was sleeping. He suddenly felt unbalanced.
"I'd rather not go. We're all so familiar with each other, right? And I got up early this morning, so let's take a nap together!"
Then the two of them lay down on the bed and fell asleep. The two little ones who had been eavesdropping were upset. Is this the bridal chamber? Can the two of them just sleep next to each other
Beibei pulled Nannan and said, "Brother, let's go. This bridal chamber is not fun at all."
After saying that, the two of them left. When they saw Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao, they walked over directly. Beibei asked Qian Jiujiu curiously, "Mother, does the bridal chamber mean two people sleeping together?"
"What's the point of just lying on the bed and sleeping next to each other?"
Qian Jiujiu was stunned for a moment, and looked at Beibei: "Of course not, but Beibei, you are still young and don't understand. When you grow up, mother will tell you."
Beibei looked at Qian Jiujiu with disdain: "Mom, you still want to lie to me! I just went to eavesdrop! Aunt Xiaoman and uncle had their wedding night like this!"
The voice was quite loud, Qian Jiujiu was immediately a little angry: "Nan Nan, do you want to be beaten? How dare you bring your sister to eavesdrop."
It was only after Nan Nan lived with Qian Jiujiu day and night that he realized that his mother was a complete violent person. She would feel uncomfortable if she didn't beat him for a day.
What makes me most angry is that as a father, he always supports my mother, sometimes even in mixed doubles, and he protects my sister in every possible way. This unequal treatment made Nan Nan want to run away from home several times.
Then they were caught by two people. It was a very sad story. His growth record was not very good. However, this situation changed when Nan was twelve years old.
Because the twelve-year-old Nan Nan finally succeeded in running away from home and escaped from the high pressure of his mother. He was like a madman who had just been released from a cage, ready to roam the world at will.
Half a year after Xiaoman got married, the queen gave birth to a pair of twin sisters. In the following years, the queen gave birth to two more sons.
However, the other concubines had no children. Under such circumstances, the empress dowager finally fulfilled her promise. Since these people could not give birth to descendants for the emperor, they would not have to waste food in the palace.
Including the two women, Concubine Han and Concubine Liu, who were sent out of the palace, the emperor only had one woman, the queen! So far, almost everyone in the royal family only married one wife.
This has caused some changes in the customs of the entire Great Zhou, and many people have married one wife. And under the construction of the emperor and Gu Xiangning and others, the Great Zhou is becoming more and more powerful.
Even when Yin'er turned 18, the emperor abdicated and became the emperor emeritus, and took his queen to follow in the footsteps of Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu, traveling around the world together.
Mu Yin, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, also became a wise ruler.
When Nannanbeibei grew up, his personality became similar to Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu. Nannan liked doing business and traveling, and became the number one businessman in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
She would go back every year to have a small gathering with Yin'er and keep in touch with him, and Beibei had grown into the most beautiful woman in the entire Great Zhou, the one that every man in the world wanted to marry.
In the end, she got together with Xiaoman's apprentice Baoer, and Xiaoman and Gu Xiangning gave birth to their first child three years after their marriage, which also started their journey of having children.
Xiaoman wanted a daughter all her life, and finally, after giving birth to five sons, she gave birth to a daughter, and everyone's life was very happy.
This year, Qianjiujiu turned 90, and it was also the 75th year since she came to this world. She also wanted to return to her roots, so when she was old, she returned to Kyoto.
Mu Yexiao was naturally there to accompany her. Now both of them were elderly people. It was early in the morning and they couldn't sleep. Qian Jiujiu suddenly wanted to get up and watch the sunrise.
Living in the mountains is quite convenient, so the two of them packed up, held hands, and walked towards the mountain with graceful steps. Because of their good internal strength, although they are old, they are in good health.
After finding a stone to sit on, Qian Jiujiu looked at the rising sun and closed her eyes contentedly: "Mu Yexiao, meeting you in this life is my greatest luck."
Mu Yexiao listened to Qian Jiujiu talking with her eyes closed, and the corners of his mouth curved up: "Me too, it's great that we can grow old together, in the next life, I'll go find you instead!"
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, she smiled...