Jiangshan Ji

Chapter 24 The Wedding Banquet

I smiled and said: "My mother repeatedly asked me to assist in arranging the wedding. I was nervous for a while, so I asked a few more questions. Is your Highness annoyed?"

Yu Wenchang didn't seem to believe it, and looked at me with a frown, "I'm not going to bother you, but since Zhao'er was born, you seem to be different, and you are not as affectionate to me as before. I am afraid that you will bother me. of."

I pretended to spit at him, half joking and half serious, and said: "Women who have children are naturally very different from those before marriage. Does Your Highness think that I am still that country girl who knows nothing about the world? Or... Your Highness You don't like Huaijin like this, do you think I'm all focused on Zhao'er?"

He shook his head, "There is nothing wrong with you loving Zhao'er. But counting carefully, in the past three months or so, you have not allowed me to stay by your side for a single day, and you only sleep with Zhao'er in your arms every night. It is really too shameful." After all, I am the majestic king of Jin. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if the news spread?"

"Oh, so that's what Your Highness meant?" I said coquettishly, "But I'm still in confinement, and my body is inconvenient. Your Highness, you know it!"

A palace man who came in to cut the wick heard the conversation between the two of us, couldn't help it anymore, covered his mouth and let out a "puchi" laugh.

Yu Wenchang was so embarrassed that he glared at the palace man, and the palace man retreated as if fleeing for his life, but before leaving, he looked back at Yu Wenchang's blushing face.

He hugged me in his arms and said in a low voice: "You know that I don't mean it, but you deliberately teased me in front of the servant." After speaking, he sighed again, "Huaijin, I don't know why, I always feel After giving birth, you treated me more and more coldly, and the eyes you look at me are always cold, just like looking at a stranger. What's the matter, is it true that women always look like this after giving birth?"

I quietly snuggled into his arms, and after a while, raised my head and replied: "Now that I have Zhao'er, I can no longer put all my thoughts on His Highness. If His Highness feels wronged by this, Huai Jin apologizes to His Highness." ."

Yu Wenchang hugged me a little tighter, leaned over and whispered in my ear: "Then I'll stay tonight, okay? Let the nanny take Zhao'er to sleep..."

I said nothing, it was the default.

Having not touched women for such a long time, this night Yu Wenchang's actions were not serious. I was tortured for most of the night, and the next day I was a little dizzy and could barely get up.

Thinking of Empress Chen's great entrustment and Mrs. Luyao who has been lingering in my heart, I still endured the discomfort and got up to do my makeup. Finally, before sending the wedding chariot out of the palace, I saw Guangping who was ready to be married.

According to the rules and regulations, after Guangping bid farewell to Yu Wenjian and Empress Chen at the end of the day, he can leave for the consort's mansion to complete the official wedding ceremony.

The three naturally bid farewell to each other.I watched from the sidelines and didn't speak.

After repeated urging by the civil servant in charge of the ceremony, the wedding carriage slowly drove out of Daxing Palace.

Empress Chen ordered me to accompany me throughout the process to assist in matters related to the ceremony, but I only know a little about these red tapes, and I am not as good at dancing as Empress Chen thought.So when I saw Guangping, I didn't know what to say for a while.

After I sent that palace servant there, she should know that I have seen who the gossip was in front of Empress Chen that day. When we met in this situation, new and old hatred piled up, both sides were quite embarrassed, and no one took the initiative to speak up. .If it weren't for the few nuns beside me who would say a few words from time to time to relieve boredom, this journey would not be so boring.

I was preoccupied with thinking about when Mrs. Luyao would appear, but I didn't pay attention, unknowingly.The chariot has stopped in front of the consort's mansion.

Before getting out of the car, I heard the sound of gongs and drums, and the salute of guns, which was very lively.

Now that I have the title of second sister-in-law, I still need to show some tolerance that an elder should have.I got up first, personally supported Guangping who was bound heavily by the wedding dress, and personally handed her hand to Yang Jingli's, and I was relieved.

It is almost the same procedure as my big wedding that day, but after all, it is the door for a princess to marry a courtier, and many etiquettes have been simplified.

After paying homage to Gao Tang.After the ceremony, the bride and groom were sent to the bridal chamber. I had some spare time in my hands, so I grabbed a nun and asked, "Where will the harem women who came to congratulate me rest?"

The mother bowed and saluted, and replied respectfully: "They are all seated in the flower hall."

Go through the hallway.The place near the west wing is the flower hall. I walked in and glanced at the female relatives, but I didn't see any strange faces.

I know all the female family members here, they are all princesses, princesses, court wives and others.The Mrs. Luyao I wanted to see was not among them.

Didn't Yu Wenchang tell me that all the women in the harem will be present? Then, why didn't Mrs. Luyao show up?

When I was greatly disappointed, I lost interest in the interplay of wine and chips at the banquet, and because of Empress Chen's instructions, I couldn't be the first person to leave the banquet, so I sat down in an inconspicuous place on the east side and drank with my head down.

Since there is nothing to do, it is better to get drunk, because a drunk can relieve a thousand worries.

After drinking alone for a long time, I felt so oppressed that I called a servant and asked, "What's your name?"

It seemed that Princess Jin would be interested in the name of a maidservant in the Concubine's Mansion, she couldn't help but was taken aback, and bowed to answer: "My maidservant Qiaoyun, what orders does Princess Jin have?"

I was planning to go back to the palace after Yang Jingli and Guangping got married, so I asked: "Has the son-in-law returned to the room, or is he still at the banquet in the front hall?"

Qiao Yun beamed with joy, and replied cheerfully: "The son-in-law has never returned to the room. After all, today is the big day for the son-in-law and the princess. Just now, Lord Shen Yanzhi came, and the two of them were drinking happily in the front hall!"

Is Shen Yanzhi here too?

He should have a close relationship with Mrs. Luyao, otherwise he would not be the "messenger" between Yu Wenchang and Mrs. Luyao that day.

If you asked him about the past between Mrs. Luyao and Yu Wenchang, would he tell the truth?

In any case, I should try it once, maybe there will be unexpected gains.

After my thoughts changed, I got up and signaled to Qiaoyun, "The queen ordered my concubine to assist in the wedding, and the son-in-law must not be too greedy and make things worse. Why don't you lead the way and take me to the front hall to have a look?"

Qiaoyun repeatedly said yes, and bowed to lead the way.

When I arrived at the front hall, I saw Yang Jingli and Shen Yanzhi sitting in the first seat, drinking happily.

Seeing me coming, the people sitting below saluted respectfully, but the two who were drunk did not know it.Still pushing each other to change cups, really indulged to the extreme.

Being drunk like this is because I intend to inquire about something with Shen Yanzhi, I'm afraid he can't speak clearly, it seems that this trip is still in vain.

Looking up at these people present, all the female relatives are arranged in the flower hall, and there are all males here, including many important officials who enjoy high-ranking officials and generous salaries in the court, all of them are glistening with alcohol, and their eyes sweep to the few people beside Shen Yanzhi. I couldn't help frowning when I called a minister who deserved his name.

Although there are no female relatives arranged here, there are quite a few maids who are serving wine. Naturally, there are a few appearance marks among these maids, and they are all embraced by those decent ministers at the moment, and they are doing their hands up and down.

Those maidservants also seemed rather reluctant, twisting their bodies to dodge in the arms of those ministers, their expressions were extremely unnatural.

These are the good courtiers of Emperor Min, all of them are ministers of the brachius, I wonder if Yu Wenjian has seen such a wretched look of this group of people?

I really don't know if it is a blessing or a misfortune for Min Guo Sheji to let these people take on the big responsibility?

Reminded by the people around me, these ministers finally noticed my existence, and their faces changed greatly in fright. They pushed away the warm and fragrant nephrite in their arms, shook their robes, and knelt down to salute me.

Shen Yanzhi also saw me, smiled slightly, didn't pay attention to courtesy, and still sat there sipping, not paying attention to me as a princess at all.

Even though I can't look down on these people at the banquet, today is the princess's wedding, and it's never my turn to be an outsider on such an occasion.

Bearing it in my heart, I finally put away my anger, squeezed out a slightly more dignified smile, and said: "The son-in-law is very happy today, and I can't help myself for a while, it's okay to drink more wine, but don't be greedy, let the princess wait After a long time, it is a serious crime."

Only now did Yang Jingli come back to her senses, and she was in a hurry to respond.

I didn't want to stay in this place for a moment, so I found an excuse and walked away, letting the group of people behind me continue to find their own excitement.

Qiaoyun led me through the overlapping verandahs. I had just drank some wine. At the moment, I was a little overwhelmed with alcohol. I was tired after walking a few steps. I raised my eyes and saw an octagonal pavilion in front of me, so I asked Qiaoyun: "Where is that?" Where? If you don't offend the master, I will take my princess there to rest for a while, and I am tired from walking now, so I won't go back to the flower hall."

Now that I opened my mouth, Qiaoyun naturally didn't dare to offend, and immediately led me to the pavilion to rest.

Looking closer, the plaque on the pavilion is inscribed with the three characters "Moshang Pavilion", with strong handwriting, and you can tell it is from everyone at a glance.

Life has no roots;

This is Tao Yuanming's poem, and the person who wanted to write the inscription is also an elegant person.

Out of curiosity, I asked Qiaoyun, "Who inscribed the characters on the pavilion?"

Qiaoyun replied: "This servant is stupid and doesn't know the origin of this pavilion."

I stopped embarrassing her and sat down.

The breeze came, and I suddenly felt a lot more awake.

Thoughts fly away unconsciously.I don't know if Zhao'er has fallen asleep at this moment, leaving me for a whole day, is he obedient?

I sighed softly, wishing I could fly back to Daxing Palace with a pair of wings on my body.

A deep voice suddenly sounded from behind: "Princess Jin is in a good mood, leaning against the railing to watch the moon alone."

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