Shangguan Hongye took Ming Lanruo's hand, pulled her and planned to move forward.
But the next moment, a slender, pale hand grasped his shoulder like a ghost, and he was immediately unable to move.
A low and cold voice sneered in his ear: "Tsk, Your Highness is no longer a young boy. Why don't you understand any rules?"
Shangguan Hongye knew that Cang Qiao's martial arts skills were unpredictable, but when faced with such a crushing gap again, he felt bad.
He is obviously a strong man on the battlefield, so why can he be grabbed by Cang Qiao so casually!
If this wasn't a wedding venue, he really couldn't help but have a fight with this castrate! Even if he lost, he still had to let the other party know that he was not someone to be bullied!
He gritted his teeth and looked sideways at Cang Qiao: "What on earth are you going to do!"
Cang Qiao snorted: "There are no rules, let Ruoruo go!"
As he said this, he glanced at the shivering Xi Pos nearby: "Bring the red silk yet!"
One of the Xi Pos suddenly woke up from a dream and quickly took the red silk bouquet she was holding and carefully handed it to Ming Lanruo and Shangguan Hongye.
Only then did they remember that, because there was no process of sending the bride out of the palace to the groom's official home, the groom had to lead the bride to the front yard with a red silk bouquet.
Shangguan Hongye glanced at Ming Lanruo as she took the red silk, and then looked at the little hand he held in his hand. Her hands were different from those of Zhou Changle and other concubines in the house. They were slender but flexible, like holding hands.
The slender and soft willow branches.
He was inexplicably distracted, thinking about what it would feel like when her hand touched his shoulder.
"Your Highness, it's time to take the red silk!" Cang Qiao's cold voice interrupted his distracted thoughts and forced a piece of red silk into his hand.
He reluctantly let go of Ming Lanruo's little hand and took the red silk.
But when Shangguan Hongye looked at Ming Lanruo on the other end of the red silk, he felt a little proud or satisfied for no reason - Ming Lanruo had finally fallen into his hands.
From now on, he will have a lot of time to hold her hand whenever he wants.
He was in a good mood and led Ming Lanruo to the front yard amidst everyone's congratulations.
Ming Lanruo held the bouquet, raised her eyes and glanced at Cang Qiao worriedly, and then followed Shangguan Hongye.
Cang Qiao watched Ming Lanruo being led by Shangguan Hongye with red silk all the way to the front yard. Unbearable pain flashed through his eyes, but soon there was a bottomless coldness and darkness in his eyes.
"Master, why don't we go back? Master Xiao Xi is still waiting for you in the East Factory." He and the father-in-law stepped forward and asked in a low voice. He knew better than anyone how much pain his master was feeling.
Cang Qiao lowered her long eyelashes, casting an unpredictable shadow on his fair face: "What's the hurry!"
With that said, he also walked to the front yard.
There was a lot of excitement in the front yard, but the ceremonial officer sent by the Ministry of Rites to be responsible for singing auspicious times was a little worried and embarrassed. When it came time to worship in the hall, it was easy to say the heaven and earth worship and the husband and wife to worship each other, but this time of worship in the high hall...
The bride was expelled from the Ming family. The Duke of Ming is still in the northeast, and his wife, Qin, has issued a ban, and no one from the Ming family is allowed to come.
As for King Qin’s father, His Majesty the Emperor, he will not come. The seat in the high hall is vacant, and I don’t know who to worship.
Everyone who came to the wedding banquet was a little embarrassed when they looked at the empty hall, but they just pretended not to know. The scale of this wedding was far worse than that of King Qin marrying his wife.
Ming Lanruo didn't care, she wished she wouldn't hold the wedding at all, but she had to do it, so she could only act like she was considering Emperor Ming and reduce the scale to a minimum.
She could see that Cang Qiao's mood was not right just now.
Entering the main hall, everyone put on a lively posture, joy sounded, and the singer of the Ministry of Etiquette began to sing: "Bridegroom, bride enters! Bow to heaven and earth!"
Ming Lanruo followed Shangguan Hongye and bowed down expressionlessly.
"Two obeisances...!" As soon as the singer of the Ministry of Etiquette started singing, he saw a scarlet and elegant figure lazily sitting down in the high hall.
Everyone was stunned and looked at the dignified figure sitting at the top.
"Master Chitose, what are you doing?" the singing officer from the Ministry of Rites asked carefully and flatteringly.
Cang Qiao said calmly: "I was just happy to see my niece getting married, but I forgot to mention that I am here for Your Majesty."
As he said this, he glanced at Eunuch He casually, and Eunuch He immediately took out a handful of jade Ruyi and placed it on the table: "This is a gift from His Majesty to Princess Ming."
The singer was shocked when he heard this, and everyone was also surprised. His Majesty sent someone to attend the wedding on his behalf. This is a huge honor!
When King Qin married Zhou Changle as his concubine, he did not have this honor! What's more, what is the status of nine thousand years old? It is the only honor in front of His Majesty!
Everyone knows that Nine Thousand Years Old is asking for the face of his niece in front of His Majesty!
The singing officer quickly smiled flatteringly and bowed to Cang Qiao: "I am, I am, this is the most suitable position for you to sit in."
Ming Lanruo looked at Cang Qiao sitting at the top through the red gauze hijab, looking at her with burning eyes. She trembled slightly and looked away uncomfortably.
What is this thing called?
Do you want to pay homage to your ex-husband as a parent?
As expected, this man was not someone to worry about. He insisted on sitting in front of him and watching her and Shangguan Hongye worship him. He was just asking her to engrave the scene in her mind.
Let her remember his "unwillingness", remember that she "owed" him a visit, remember that she owed him...
He has always been so decisive and ruthless in everything he does, even to himself.
Shangguan Hongye only felt that the atmosphere was strange, but he also thought that Cang Qiao did not want Ming Lanruo to marry him and sit in the position of his parents because he wanted to be the elder and hold the battle for Ming Lanruo.
So that he would know that Minglan Ruo has the support of his god-uncle.
He secretly laughed evilly, his uncle, even his biological father, couldn't care about his married daughter's affairs in the boudoir, so how could he watch their wedding?
But having a eunuch as a high official is really unpleasant!
"Two bows to the high hall!" the singing officer chanted again.
Shangguan Hongye snorted softly, then took Ming Lanruo and bowed to Cang Qiao again.
"Couple greetings!"
Cang Qiao watched Ming Lanruo and Shangguan Hongye bow to each other again, her fingertips clasped deeply on the table, and she watched expressionlessly as the ceremonial officer announced the completion of the ceremony.
A newlywed couple was sent into their new house.
Many people wanted to come over to curry favor, but were afraid of Cang Qiao's cold and coercive aura.
The chief attendant next to King Qin came over and said politely and respectfully: "Master Qiansui, the prince will come out to propose a toast in a moment. Please come to the table and take a seat."
But he suddenly stood up and said expressionlessly: "I still have official duties, so I won't accompany you."
After that, walk away!
My father-in-law and I immediately followed.
After the people from Dongchang left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then they started to exchange cups and cups in a lively manner.
Shangguan Hongye led Ming Lanruo into the bridal chamber, and he was ready to go to the front hall to meet the guests.
Ming Lanruo stopped him and said calmly: "Your Highness, King Qin, don't drink too much. You and I have important matters to discuss in the evening."
Shangguan Hongye was stunned, looking at the unparalleled beauty wearing a hijab, and smiled deeply: "Don't worry, it won't delay the wedding."
After that, he turned and left proudly.
Ming Lanruo looked at his back like a fool, why didn't she realize that Shangguan Hongye was so clever in her previous life?
She glanced at Xi Po and Xi Niang who were sent by the Ministry of Etiquette in the room, and then ordered: "You all go down."
Xi Po and Xi Niang were speechless when they saw Ming Lanruo lift the hijab. Then they were stunned when they saw that Concubine Ming was even trying to drive them away.
"Ming Fei... But this ceremony has not been completed!" Xi Po, the leader, said bravely.
After all, the prince is marrying an equal wife. This concubine is of high status, so why is this wedding like a family banquet?
Ming Lanruo said coldly: "I'm tired. You all received the red envelopes from Chunming and went down. Don't ask me to say it a second time."
A group of Xi Niangs and Xi Pos were immediately stunned. This empress looked beautiful, but her cold face and aura were scary.
They all immediately received the red envelopes and left.
Ming Lanruo was a little annoyed: "Take off this wedding dress for me and prepare the meal. It's getting dark."
She has no interest in really being that bride, waiting here for Shangguan Hongye without even having to eat.
Chunming looked at Ming Lanruo and knew what she was worried about. While getting his regular clothes and coming over, he whispered: "Master Qiantose has returned to Dongchang."
Hearing this, Ming Lanruo breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed.
Chunming was about to take off her wedding robe when she suddenly heard the door creak open.
She frowned and looked: "Who is so unruly?"
Unexpectedly, there was a eunuch with extremely beautiful and delicate features standing at the door. He smiled and said: "Sister Chunming, right? Master Qiantose asked me to come. From now on, we will follow the princess."
Saying that, he walked in without waiting for Minglanruo's permission and bowed to Minglanruo: "Xiaoyanzi has met Mingfei."
Ming Lanruo looked at the baby-faced little eunuch in blue robe who looked about ten years old, and her eyes fell on the red gold waistband of Cang Qiao in his hand, confirming that he was from Dongchang.
She frowned slightly: "Master Qiantose, did you make you so unruly? Didn't you watch me change my clothes?"
Homura smiled and said: "I told you that I want Homura to take care of you personally and change these clothes to burn them. Homura has also personally served the Imperial Concubine and the Imperial Concubine in the palace, so she will be able to serve you well."
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Eunuchs are not men, so they do not pay attention to the protection of men and women.
Ming Lanruo was speechless. Cang Qiao was a man who was determined to retaliate for his hatred. Is it necessary to do this now?
A young eunuch was also specially sent here to follow her, but in fact it was to monitor whether she would have an affair with Shangguan Hongye, right?!
She was a little helpless: "Okay, you go out, I will change it in a moment and let you take it."
Xiao Yanzi shook her head, with an innocent look on her face: "My dear, please don't embarrass me, I said I will help you change."
Chunming just wanted to curse: "You kid..."
Ming Lanruo suddenly bent her bright eyes and stared at him, making Xiao Yanzi feel a little uncomfortable.
"Empress?" he asked tentatively.
After a while, Ming Lanruo suddenly asked with a smile: "You said that your father wants you to serve me and change my wedding clothes?"
Xiao Yanzi paused, then nodded: "Yes."
Ming Lanruo said calmly: "Chunming, go out and prepare the food. Xiao Yanzi will take care of you here."
Chunming was stunned and looked at his eldest lady in disbelief: "But..."
Ming Lanruo: "Go."
Chunming had no choice but to turn around and leave. As he left, he glared at Xiaoyanzi fiercely: "Young eunuch, you can't look around either."
Xiaoyanzi nodded softly and obediently: "Yes, Sister Chunming, she came out of Xiaoyan's womb and knows the rules of serving a mistress."
After watching Chunming leave, Xiao Yanzi closed the door. As soon as she turned around, she saw that Ming Lanruo had half taken off her outer clothes, revealing her underwear and beautiful collarbone.
He was stunned for a moment: "You...what..."
Ming Lanruo said calmly: "Why are you making such a fuss? I have served the noble masters in the palace. Come and undress."
A complex expression flashed across Xiaoyanzi's beautiful big eyes, then she lowered her eyes and said obediently: "Yes."
