The wedding procession departed from Sheng Mansion and took a detour on their way to Prince Mizhen Mansion as planned.
They did that because of the abundant dowry that Sheng Weiqiao brought with her, which could form a line over five kilometers on the road. Though the furniture had been delivered to Prince Mizhen Mansion in advance, they had to transport the other large items today, which could stick at the narrow parts of the shortest route.
Sheng Weiqiao's carriage was stopped halfway by a scrum of commoners on the road, which was also a custom that encouraged the unknown people to involve themselves in the new couple's big event and share their joy.
However, the scrum didn't leave after receiving the wine and cuisine distributed by Sheng Weide, who was assigned to accompany Sheng Weiqiao all the way. Instead, they demanded the bride's family to compose an essay. Not being an excellent scholar, Sheng Weide sent someone back to brief Sheng Lan
Being younger than the three daughters of Madam Qi, Donglai, the legitimate daughter of Princess Qingfang and Huai Yuan Marquis Yuan Liuguang, was eight years old.She looked more like her father Yuan Liuguang instead of her mother Princess Qingfang.Maybe Donglai, a small kid, was shy of strangers. Nudged by Princess Qingfang, Donglai wore a look of reluctance and made a faint attempt at proper civilities, "I don't want that Ruyi. It's too heavy for me," said she without even greeting."Well, what about this pair of bracelets?" Seeing that Donglai was offhand with her, Sheng Weiqiao didn't mind. She was newly wedded after all. Besides, an eight-year-old kid knew nothing about pretense. How could Donglai be intimate with her immediately?On the other hand, Donglai's request for gift reminded Sheng Weiqiao of her cousin Sheng Weiwu asking for the roast fish from the Empress Dowager. Thinking of this, Sheng Weiqiao chuckled and grabb
Although Sheng Weiqiao was of other ordinary girl's force, she hit Donglai hard with no mercy. Besides, as Donglai had always been living in comfort with delicate skin, her face got all swollen with blood around the corner of her mouth because of the slaps.Madam Qi was stunned. Princess Jianan was also dumbfounded. Yuan Donglai did awful things indeed, but she was just an eight-year-old junior anyway. How could Sheng Weiqiao, a newly wedded girl, slap her niece Yuan Donglai? It was even understandable that Sheng Weiqiao, out of her love for maid Juli or her lingering fear after the whole accident, scolded Donglai or even Princess Qingfang. But the slaps really went too far.But she just slapped Yuan Donglai.What kind of relatives was Sheng Weiqiao?“Third Sister-in-law?” Even Princess Qingfang was struck dumb. After a long while, hearing Yuan Donglai cry out loud, Princess Qingfang asked in disbelief, "How dare...""
Without thinking, Rong Shuihe said bluntly after learning about that episode that he would manage to kill Yuan Donglai in a rather serious tone.What infuriated him wasn't merely the fact that Yuan Donglai almost scalded Sheng Weiqiao!Being engrossed by Juli's injury, Sheng Weiqiao wasn't in a mood to enjoy her wedding night at all. After they took a bath and went to bed, she only shoved Rong Shuihe away when he drew close to fondle her, "Leave me alone! I'm in a temper now!"Please! He had gone out of his way to make a visit to Nanfeng County and gone great lengths to make their match. He had devoted so much to the new Prince Mizhen Mansion, to their wedding, and to the banquet today...But at the dreamy moment of the wedding night, Rong Shuihe was only given a cold shoulder and rendered speechless by his wife.He felt like killing!"I wonder where her injuries are." Rong Shuihe reached out again after l
Sheng Weiqiao had rejected Rong Shuihe's request to hold her hand when they got down the carriage with the bashfulness of a newly married young girl.However, Rong Shuihe kept badgering her after being flung off. As a result, more and more eyes began to focus on them as they made their way to the main reception hall.Helplessly, Sheng Weiqiao lent her wrist to him, lest he would embarrass her even further.But she didn't expect Rong Shuihe to keep a hold on her in the presence of Gaomi King couple. She secretly pinched him, beckoning him to let go.However, instead of loosening his grip, Rong Shuihe only scratched her palm mischievously.Then Sheng Weiqiao cast a freezing eye over him in temper, which daunted Rong Shuihe immediately. He let go of her meekly and went up to greet his parents after smoothing his clothes, "How do you do, father and mother?""My child, here you are." Gaomi King couple had seen
As Princess Qingfang knew that Princess Gaomi was partial to Rong Shuihe, she had been ready to receive Princess Gaomi's scolding when Princess Gaomi called her to the Xiangji Hall.However, to Princess Qingfang's surprise, Princess Gaomi did not show any inclination to blame her for not disciplining her daughter who almost ruined Rong Shuihe's wedding. Instead, she just told Nanny Zhao to ask others to leave and remained silent for a while. Then, she asked, "What happened last night?"Yuan Liuguang quickly apologized, "Mother, it's because Qingfang and I failed to be qualified parents. So, Donglai acted that recklessly at a young age. Fortunately, Third Sister-in-law's maid is faithful to her. Otherwise, something disastrous would have happened. Mother, don't worry. We'll take Donglai to Third Brother's mansion to make an apology. Anyway, we have to ask for Third Sister-in-law's and her maid's forgiveness!"Seeing that her husband said those w
Emperor Xuanjing led a befuddled life, caring nothing in the world. When Empress Dowager Meng became very sick, almost near her death a few years ago, members of Meng Family were scared all over and anxious to stay at Xin Shou Palace day and night. On the contrary, Emperor Xuanjing was still having fun with Shu Sisters in West Palace. If it hadn't been for the reminder of Shu Sisters, Emperor Xuanjing would have never turned his eyes to Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao.Empress Dowager Meng knew it quite well with no need for asking.Rong Shuihe had regular contact with Shu Sisters these says. And in order to be closer to Rong Shuihe, Shu Family even got several musical experts to teach pretty girls in its family so as to swoop in and replace Sheng Weiqiao as soon as she stood down. Therefore, all people of Meng Family were firmly convinced that Shu Sisters had their eyes on Rong Shuihe as their accepted son.Now Shu Sisters egged Emperor Xuanjing
Emperor Xuanjing didn’t give Empress Dowager Meng an exact answer but just started to praise Rong Shuihe after saying something meaningless. He also mentioned Sheng Weiqiao by the way. Actually, he was meant to say some nice words to their marriage, hoping that they could grow old together. Then he left after gifting something to this newly married couple.Just in few minutes after Emperor Xuanjing left, Empress Meng arrived at Xin Shou Palace.Empress Meng looked pale and uncomfortable. She kneeled down and apologized to Empress Dowager Meng, “Mother, I’m so sorry for my lateness. But I just felt uncomfortable recently. I beg your pardon.”Actually, Empress Dowager Meng was a little angry about Empress Meng’s lateness.If Empress Meng were also there just now, Empress Dowager Meng wouldn’t argue with Shu Sisters personally or get so angry for Shu Sisters’ joint resistance.What was more, Empress Dowager Meng didn’t da
At the same time, Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao were also discussing what happened in Royal Palace while eating something. “Although His Majesty didn’t give an exact answer, Shu Sisters have prepared for adopting you.” Sheng Weiqiao swallowed a spoonful of soup and said worriedly, "You said that you didn't want to be adopted by them. But judging from Shu Sisters' open argument with Empress Dowager Meng today, we will offend them completely if you refuse." People who were born in well-educated families paid attention to etiquette. For example, they couldn't speak when eating and sleeping. But Rong Shuihe used to be a pirate, so he naturally didn't care about this etiquette at all. As for Sheng Weiqiao, she was a real lady from a rich family indeed. But because she was too spoiled by her seniors and they didn't want her to be dull, she didn't think it important, either. Besides, Sheng Lanci had always been busy and it was rare to have a meal with his wife a