12dz Chapter 162 Mu Baiying's Wedding 1
Chapter 162 Mu Baiying's Wedding 1
The twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month.
The daughter of the right prime minister was getting married, and the man she married was the prince. This was truly double happiness. For a moment, the whole capital was filled with jubilation.
It was winter, the sky was as blue as a gem, and the sun was shining on the earth. Although it was a little chilly, it also added a touch of bright color to this grand wedding.
The breeze blows gently, blowing the snowflakes off the branches, and they dance in the air like elves.
The Mu Mansion was decorated with lights and the vermilion gate was open. On the street in front of the gate, the bright red carpet was even more eye-catching against the backdrop of the white snow, stretching straight into the distance.
The red carpet was embroidered with golden dragon and phoenix patterns, which sparkled brightly in the sun.
The palace is decorated with beautiful flowers everywhere.
Even in winter, those carefully cultivated flowers such as plum blossoms, daffodils, camellias, etc. are still in brilliant bloom, with fragrance filling the air, mixed with the unique cool breath of winter, making people feel as if they are in a sea of flowers.
Huge red lanterns hung high up, swaying in the wind, casting a warm glow.
Under the eaves, strings of colorful ribbons fluttered in the wind, and big red wedding characters were posted on the wall.
The streets were crowded with people who came to watch the ceremony.
The streets were crowded with people who came to watch the ceremony.
"Look at this scene, it's really impressive!"
"Humph! Become the king's concubine? She is just a concubine, how can she be so impressive!"
"It is! It is!"
"I heard that the bride is not a daughter of a blind date, but the daughter of her mother and a foreigner. It is a great favor for King Cheng to take her as a concubine."
"You can't say that. After all, he grew up in the Prime Minister's residence and lived a life of luxury. Maybe he has some outstanding qualities!"
"Outstanding qualities? I think it's her charm, otherwise why would King Cheng fall for her? A woman with such a shameful background will cause so much trouble if she enters the palace?" A young woman pouted, her face full of contempt.
"Oh, I don't know what King Cheng was thinking. Marrying such a woman will probably affect his reputation." A scholar sighed, fanning himself.
The people were talking about it one after another, some were envious, some were jealous, some were contemptuous, and some were worried.
Li Shanglu rode a tall and mighty black horse, sitting upright with his back straight, exuding an inviolable majesty.
Today he was wearing a scarlet dragon robe with patterns of dragons embroidered with gold thread, which looked lifelike and sparkled in the sun. He had a wide black belt around his waist inlaid with huge gems, showing his luxury. He wore a purple gold crown on his head, and the pearls on the crown emitted a warm light, which made him look more majestic.
Hearing the people's discussions, Li Shanglu still maintained a faint smile on his face, as if he had heard nothing.
There was a barely perceptible glimmer of viciousness in his eyes.
That smile was like a mask, hiding his true emotions.
He tilted his head slightly, looked at the guard beside him who was about to explode, and shook his head gently, signaling him not to pay attention.
The guard immediately understood, lowered his head, and respectfully stepped aside.
The corners of Li Shanglu's mouth drooped slightly, and he continued to move forward expressionlessly. His slightly clenched fists revealed that his heart was not as calm as he appeared!
Li Shanglu's wedding procession arrived at the gate of Mu Mansion in a grand manner.
Mu Xun and Jiang had led everyone in the Mu Mansion to wait respectfully at the door early in the morning.
Mu Xun was dressed in formal official uniform, looking solemn and respectful.
He leaned forward slightly, folded his hands in front of him, took a few steps forward with steady steps, then bowed deeply and said in a clear voice: "Your Highness Mu Xun and the Mu family welcome His Royal Highness King Cheng. Your Highness's personal presence brings honor to the Mu family."
Jiang was wearing gorgeous clothes and had delicate makeup. The pearls and jade on her hair swayed slightly with her movements. She followed Mu Xun gracefully with a gentle smile on her face. She bowed slightly and said softly, "I am Jiang, and I pay my respects to His Royal Highness Prince Cheng. It is an honor for the Mu family to have His Royal Highness here."
Afterwards, Mu Xun and Jiang stood sideways, respectfully invited King Cheng to enter the Mu Mansion.
His eyes always followed King Cheng closely, carefully observing his expression, fearing that he would be disrespectful in any way.
During this process, Mu Xun calmly introduced the preparations made by the Mu family for the bride, and Jiang smiled and agreed at the right time, showing the Mu family's respect for King Cheng and the importance they attached to this wedding.
Mu Lanfeng and Mu Lanxue were mixed in the crowd. From afar they saw Mu Xun and his wife groveling and fawning in front of Li Shanglu, with undisguised disdain on their faces.
Mu Lanxue watched while imitating Jiang's way of speaking perfectly. Her expression and tone were vivid and lifelike.
Seeing this, Mu Lanfeng quickly covered his mouth, but still couldn't suppress his laughter, and his shoulders trembled slightly.
"Third sister, I never thought you had such a talent. Your imitation is much more brilliant than the actors in the theater." Mu Lanfeng said in a low voice.
"You little girl, how dare you make fun of me? I'll teach you a lesson." Mu Lanxue pretended to be angry.
After saying that, Mu Lanxue instantly stretched out her jade hand and scratched Mu Lanfeng's armpit.
"Haha! I don't dare anymore! I don't dare anymore! Third sister, please spare me!" Mu Lanfeng was tickled so hard that he fell backwards and laughed so hard that tears came out. He begged for mercy quickly.
The two of them made a little too much noise, and the surroundings instantly became quiet.
The eyes of the people around all turned to her. Mu Lanxue's hand froze in mid-air, and the smile on Mu Lanfeng's face also froze.
Mu Lanxue withdrew her hand awkwardly, gently straightened her clothes, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.
Mu Lanfeng blushed and lowered her head, not daring to look at the people around her. The air seemed to freeze at this moment and the atmosphere became extremely tense.
Mu Xun glared at the two of them fiercely, signaling them to be quiet. Jiang's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. If Li Shanglu hadn't been there, she would have exploded long ago.
She suppressed her anger, turned her head slightly, and used her eyes to warn Mu Lanfeng and Mu Lanxue not to cause trouble again.
Upon seeing this, Mu Lanfeng and Mu Lanxue immediately fell silent, pretending nothing had happened. They raised their heads slightly and looked forward, looking as if they were concentrating on the scene before them.
Seeing that Li Shanglu didn't care, the Mu Xun couple pretended nothing had happened and hurriedly put on a smile and tried their best to please him.
Mu Xun's face was filled with a brilliant, almost flattering smile. He bowed slightly, folded his hands respectfully in front of him, and said in a very humble tone: "Your Highness Prince Cheng, your visit to my humble home today is a blessing that the Mu family has cultivated for several lifetimes. It is a great honor for my daughter to be favored by your Highness, and it is also an honor for our Mu family. Your Highness, you are heroic and dignified, and you are truly a dragon and phoenix among men. The Mu family is able to marry your Highness, and in the future we will do our best to assist your Highness and serve you wholeheartedly."
After saying this, his eyes flashed with a shrewd light, and he kept an eye on King Cheng's reaction so that he could adjust his words at any time.
Jiang was not to be outdone. She bowed slightly, with a gentle and flattering smile on her face, and said softly, "Your Highness, my daughter has been well-behaved and sensible since she was young. She is well-educated and well-mannered, and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I have been teaching her carefully how to serve her husband, and I believe she will be able to serve Your Highness well. I hope Your Highness will take good care of my daughter in the future."
King Cheng nodded slightly, still smiling, and looked at Mu Xun and his wife calmly, saying slowly: "Prime Minister Mu, Madam, don't be so nervous. Since I have married your daughter, I will treat her well. Prime Minister Mu is loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and I know this. Now that your daughter has entered my palace, I will give her the honor she deserves."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xun was delighted and bowed, saying, "I will do my best to serve Your Highness."
At this moment, Mu Baiying appeared gracefully with the careful support of her maid.
She was wearing a gorgeous red wedding gown, a phoenix coronet and a bridal robe, which was dazzling and brilliant. Her face was extremely beautiful. She walked gracefully to Mu Xun and Jiang, slowly knelt down, and bowed down gracefully. Tears welled up in her beautiful eyes, sparkling with reluctance and attachment.
Mu Xun gazed at his beautiful daughter in front of him, feeling mixed emotions and a sense of reluctance to part with her surging in his heart like a tide.
He stretched out his hand with a slight tremor, as if to help his daughter up, but his hand froze in mid-air. His voice was slightly hoarse, and he said affectionately: "Bai Ying, you are marrying into the palace today, you must abide by the rules of being a woman, serve His Royal Highness the King well, and never behave in the slightest way."
Jiang had already burst into tears. She gently stroked her daughter's hair and said with a sob, "Bai Ying, you must take good care of yourself and serve His Royal Highness the King well in the future!"