It’s the perfect age, so there’s no need for too much powder. Just a little smudge and the bride will be stunningly beautiful.
The makeup artist skillfully painted a half-opened peony on Jiang Yunzhu's forehead, making her look even more beautiful.
The bright red wedding dress was unfolded, and the phoenix wearing the peony on it was shining brightly. When it was put on the bride, everyone held their breath.
At this time, gongs and drums were sounded outside, and the groom came to greet people.
According to the custom of the Xia Dynasty, Jiang Yunzhu did not wear a veil, but covered her face with red coral tassels, revealing her graceful chin and a fair neck.
Sitting upright on the red silk bed, Jiang Yunzhu could vaguely see the situation outside through the coral bead curtain.
A tall and handsome man in red clothes walked in surrounded by a crowd of people.
It was Shen Fengming. Jiang Yunzhu had always been curious about what he looked like in red.
It's just that I can't see clearly through the beaded curtain.
Chen and the others saw it clearly. Today, Shen Fengming wore a jade crown and his black hair was like satin. He was wearing a red wedding dress, which made him look less cold. His phoenix eyes and red lips were like a jade mountain, clear snow, and cold plum blossoms on the snow, giving him a sense of splendour.
The groom was so handsome, and considering the bride's stunning beauty, everyone felt that they were a match made in heaven.
At this time, Shen Fengming had already come to the bedside, bent down, picked up Jiang Yunzhu, and walked out.
He walked steadily, with Jiang Yunzhu in his arms, seemingly without any worries at all.
Walking through the long corridor, over the thresholds, and through the roofs, just when Jiang Yunzhu thought they would continue walking like this, he put her on the sedan chair.
Governor Shen was getting married, and the capital city became lively very early in the morning. Everyone stood on the roadside, looking forward to seeing what kind of person he was marrying.
The long wedding procession seemed endless, and suddenly someone said in surprise, "Here they come."
Looking at the end of the street, a bright red wedding sedan seemed to be floating in the clouds.
The wedding sedan had a bright red roof, with red gauze hanging around it and layers of pearl curtains outside the red gauze. People on the street couldn't actually see the people inside clearly, they could only vaguely see a person in red clothes sitting inside.
But looking at her graceful figure, everyone can imagine how stunningly beautiful she must be.
Everyone was talking and laughing, but one person stood among them, looking at the person in the sedan, his heart aching.
It was Lin Ting'an. He was unwilling to accept that the person in the sedan was supposed to be his bride, but now she had to marry someone else.
But he was unwilling but there was nothing he could do. There was no turning back.
Turning around, he disappeared into the crowd.
Along the street, there were people looking at the wedding sedan.
Gu Yanzhou let out a sigh of relief.
Across the street, Xie Chen and Qin Yao were standing there.
"Why didn't you go to Yunzhu's wedding banquet?" Qin Yao asked angrily. Also, he was very cold to her this time. Did he change his mind? And he forgot his friendship with Jiang Yunzhu.
Xie Chen wanted to walk away with a cold face, but he finally said, "I have something extremely dangerous to do."
Qin Yao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly hugged his waist, no matter where he went, he must take her with him, even if it meant death!
The wedding procession arrived in Xicheng.
There is a magnificent mansion in the northeast of Xicheng, which is the residence of King Huainan.
Everyone serving in the front was very cautious today. The prince had been in a bad mood recently, and they were afraid of accidentally offending him.
But those in the back were much more relaxed, especially those in the remote courtyard. The prince would not come here anyway, so they should talk.
At this time, they were discussing the grand wedding outside that was causing a sensation in the entire capital.
“The Sixth Prince’s wedding was not such a grand affair before.” said a round-faced maid, her face full of envy.
"That's... Governor Shen, who is always ready to kill people. If I ask you to marry him, would you dare to do so?" said another maid.
"Marry, of course. I saw him once on the street before..." Talking about that distant glance, the round-faced maid's heart was moved. A man like that, it would be worth marrying today, even if she died tomorrow.
What's more, such a grand wedding is really enviable.
"You want to get married, but the other person hasn't married yet. Don't be like the one in the room, dreaming about good things." said another maid.
Speaking of the people in the room, the round-faced maid snorted, "That's right, it makes us suffer together."
In the house, Jiang Yunxiu also heard the sound of gongs and drums and the noise outside, which seemed to be the sound of a wedding procession, but she didn't know who was getting married.
When she heard the two maids say "Governor Shen", her wooden face suddenly raised and she opened the door.
"Who is getting married?" she asked the two maids.
The two maids rolled their eyes at her and didn't bother to pay any attention to her.
Just like Lin Ting'an said before, King Huainan was also interested in Jiang Yunxiu for a while. After getting her, he only favored her for more than half a month before getting tired of her and throwing her aside.
In the Huainan Palace, there are many younger, more beautiful and more charming girls waiting for his favor.
Of course, there were many who fell out of favor like Jiang Yunxiu. If they had status and position, it would be better, but if they didn't, they would be thrown into a corner of the palace like garbage and left to fend for themselves.
Jiang Yunxiu was one of them. She had been living in this courtyard for almost half a month.
At first, she couldn't believe it and wanted to see King Huainan again to regain his favor. But King Huainan didn't want to see her at all. He was tired of her.
Later, she fantasized about whether she was pregnant with the King of Huainan's child. As long as she was pregnant, she could become a concubine.
But a few days ago, she got her period.
Helpless, she gave all the valuables on her body to the round-faced maid and asked her to help send a message to Lin Ting'an, asking him to help her.
Lin Ting'an failed in his marriage proposal and was about to settle accounts with her. If it was true as she said, that she had replaced Jiang Yunzhu's branch, which led to her not entering the Anping Marquis's Mansion and marrying Shen Fengming, how could he let her go.
He had already thought about how to deal with her, but after knowing her situation, he gave up his previous plan.
Just let her fend for herself in the side yard. She made her own choice and should bear the consequences herself.
Jiang Yunxiu was completely desperate. She felt that staying in this remote courtyard was worse than being in jail.
"Is Commander Shen getting married? Who is he marrying?" Jiang Yunxiu asked as if she was crazy, grabbing the round-faced maid.
The round-faced maid was frightened, "It's Governor Shen who is getting married. I heard that he is marrying Princess Yunrong."
Princess Yunrong is Jiang Yunzhu!
The one who is getting married in such a grand manner is Jiang Yunzhu. She is going to be the young lady of the Shen family.
The Shen family is more powerful than the Anping Marquis Mansion.
Jiang Yunxiu wanted to cry and laugh at the same time, so what did she get in return for her life
The maid next to her took advantage of her distraction, pushed her to the ground, and pulled the round-faced maid over.
The round-faced maid came back to her senses, became angry and humiliated, and raised her leg to kick Jiang Yunxiu, but in the end she didn't dare to do so and spat on her.
Jiang Yunxiu grabbed her leg and said, "Please help me send a message to County Master Yunrong. I am her sister, her real sister. Once she knows, she will definitely come to save me." She said anxiously as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"Psycho!" The round-faced maid didn't believe it at all. Last time, she helped her deliver a letter to Minister Lin, but he ignored her.
"I'll give you money." Jiang Yunxiu said as she groped her body. However, she had been staying in this side courtyard for so many days, and she had to spend money to buy food and even to ask someone to help deliver letters. How could she have any money left
Suddenly, she touched a round object. She took it out and saw that it was a moonlight pearl. It was because of this pearl that she agreed to be a concubine to the King of Huainan. Now when she saw this pearl again, she regretted it.
The round-faced maid's eyes lit up and she reached out to grab the pearl.
At this time, the wedding procession had returned to the Shen family. Shen Fengming held Jiang Yunzhu and carried her to the bedroom of the bridal chamber.
Someone handed him a jade ruyi, and he used it to hook up the coral tassels on Jiang Yunzhu's phoenix crown, revealing her face.
At this time, the bridal chamber was full of the Shen family's female guests. They had long been curious about what the bride looked like, and when they saw her, they were all stunned.
The bride had skin as white as snow, bright eyes and a beautiful red mouth. She was as charming as the peony between her eyebrows. Add to that the brocade curtains and gorgeous clothes, the phoenix crown and the bridal robe, and she seemed to be shrouded in a halo.
At this time, Jiang Yunzhu also saw everything around her, including Shen Fengming.
He looks good in red.
When she glanced at him gently, Shen Fengming felt as if his heart was hit by something and felt extremely excited.
At this time, someone brought the wedding wine, and Shen Fengming took a glass and handed it to Jiang Yunzhu.
Jiang Yunzhu took it.
The two crossed their wrists and drank the wine in their hands.
The people around congratulated him together.
Both of their faces were flushed.
After another round of formalities were completed, Shen Fengming went out to toast and entertain the guests, while Jiang Yunzhu sat in the wedding room, waiting for him to come back.
"Miss, no, Madam, please eat something." Jiang Yunzhu was the only one left in the bridal chamber, and Sixteen quickly took out some pastries for her.
In fact, there were various cakes and dried fruits on the table in the house, but they all had meanings, such as those dates and lotus seeds, so Jiang Yunzhu didn't like to eat them.
Jiang Yunzhu was indeed a little hungry, so she ate a little and drank some tea.
Then there was a long wait. After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Nanny Chang came in and said, "Madam, the young master is about to return to his room. Do you want to take a bath and change clothes?"
Although Jiang Yunzhu's outfit was beautiful, it was very heavy and not suitable for sleeping.
"Yes." Jiang Yunzhu agreed.
Someone came in immediately, untied her hair, took off her phoenix crown, and took off her wedding clothes.
Her long black hair flowed down like a waterfall, wrapping around her slender body.
Hot water had been prepared in the room next door.
Jiang Yunzhu immersed herself in the water to wash away the day's fatigue.
A quarter of an hour later, she emerged from the water, dried herself, and changed into her nightgown.
This nightgown is also red, but very soft, outlining an alluring curve.
Jiang Yunzhu felt much more relaxed and continued to wait for Shen Fengming while sitting in the bed.
At this time, it was already dark outside.
A bright moon slowly rose, and suddenly, footsteps were heard outside.
"Young Master has returned to his room." Nanny Chang said happily. Then she winked at everyone, asking them to leave the room and not disturb the newlyweds on their wedding night.