allonlinenovel Chapter 1158 [The Wrong Couple 19]
Chapter 1158 [The Wrong Couple 19]
"Don't worry, Princess. I will never do that in this life." Shi Wuji said solemnly. His eyes were firm and gentle, as if they could penetrate Zhaoyang's soul.
After hearing this, Zhaoyang showed a relieved smile on his face and said softly, "Okay, my father said that we will get married after the Imperial Observatory calculates a good date."
Shi Wuji nodded and responded, "Okay." His voice was low and powerful, revealing an irresistible determination.
Next, Shi Wuji turned to Shi Wuhen and ordered, "Wuhen, go back to Aolong Castle and prepare the betrothal gifts. I want to propose marriage."
Shi Wuhen took the order and left. He knew that this was an important matter and must be done properly.
Shi Wujie and Shi Wuxia were very happy when they heard the news. Shi Wujie thought excitedly that he was now a royal relative, and he would be the princess's sister-in-law's brother in the future. This was so impressive! Shi Wuxia was overjoyed. She had been sad for a long time when she heard the news that the princess had been murdered, thinking that she would never see the princess again. Unexpectedly, the news was false. Now the princess was not only safe, but also became his sister-in-law. This was great!
A few days later, the betrothal gifts that Shi Wuji had carefully prepared were delivered to the princess's residence. Each of the 180 boxes of betrothal gifts was heavy and filled with various precious gifts. The people carrying the boxes were so tired that they were out of breath and their waists were almost bent.
Although the princess married a businessman, this businessman was rich enough to rival a country! The betrothal gift alone was jaw-dropping, not to mention the other things. Those who had laughed at the princess before were now severely slapped in the face. However, there were still some people who were stubborn and refused to admit it. They thought, even if this businessman was rich, so what? He didn't have an imperial decree and was not worthy of the princess at all.
However, these people obviously forgot that the princess is not an ordinary princess! She is a princess with real power, and she is the only princess in history who can participate in politics! Such an identity and status is not something that ordinary people can compare to.
Soon, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory selected an auspicious date, which was set on the eighth day of the next month. At that time, the princess would leave the palace to marry, riding in a gorgeous sedan chair and going around the imperial city for everyone to see her elegance. Then, the princess would return to the princess's mansion and complete the wedding ceremony with the merchant. The princess's dowry would also be shown around the imperial city for everyone to see.
The princess' wedding was a grand affair, held in accordance with the highest standards. This wedding was destined to become a major event in the capital, attracting countless people's attention.
Those who didn't marry the princess before due to various reasons now regretted it to the point of madness. They secretly complained that if they could marry the princess home, even if they just kept her as a golden doll, it would be great! After all, the princess was the only daughter of the current emperor, and her status was extremely noble. Moreover, as long as they married the princess, it would be no problem for them to get a job in the future, and they would enjoy endless wealth and glory!
What is jaw-dropping is that the betrothal gift alone has reached an astonishing 118 sets! However, this is just the beginning. The emperor originally prepared a rich dowry of 180 sets for Princess Zhaoyang. What is even more unexpected is that, with the gifts given by her two brothers, concubines in various palaces, and friends, there are nearly 100 sets! In this way, the final dowry totals as much as 460 sets!
This number is so staggering that even if the box is made as big as possible, it is difficult to accommodate such a large amount of dowry. It is no exaggeration to say that this is much more than the dowry of the emperor when he married his wife!
Since all the dowries would eventually need to be transported to Aolong Castle, the emperor attached great importance to it. In order to ensure the safety of the dowries, he specially dispatched the Imperial Guards to escort them. Not only that, the Second Prince and Shi Wuhen personally led the way and chose the waterway as the transportation route to ensure that the dowries could arrive at Aolong Castle smoothly.
However, since the number of dowries was too large, even if they were transported in batches, it would still be a difficult task. After careful consideration, Princess Zhaoyang decided to leave 100 dowries in the Princess's Mansion and send the remaining 360 dowries to Aolong Castle.
On the wedding day, the wedding procession set out in a grand procession, which consisted of astronomers, servants, and attendants, who held torches and illuminated the road along the way.
Walking in the front were the Second Prince and Zijun, who rode on tall horses and looked very heroic. Zhaoyang was sitting in a gorgeous carriage, surrounded by officials and noble ladies from the Zongzheng Temple on both sides. The scene was very spectacular.
At noon, the sun was as hot as fire, shining directly on the white marble steps, reflecting a dazzling light. The red carpet was laid from the palace entrance to the steps, like a blooming hibiscus, bright and eye-catching.
Zhaoyang wore a wedding dress with a pattern of five-color clouds and birds paying homage to the phoenix. The dress was mainly red and embroidered with exquisite patterns, as colorful as clouds. Her black hair was tied up, and she wore a golden phoenix crown on her head. The phoenix crown was inlaid with countless gems, which sparkled brightly in the sun. A golden filigree ruby hairpin swayed gently with her steps, as if dancing, which made her look more graceful and radiant.
Zhaoyang walked up the stairs step by step, each of her steps was so graceful and calm. The long skirt spread out behind her, like a dancing fairy. She wore a delicate flower on her forehead, which was dazzling and set off against her red lips, making her look even more luxurious. And the bright red nail polish on her slender jade fingers added a bit of charm to her.
At the same time, Shi Wuji was wearing a dark red python robe, with the sleeves fluttering in the wind, which made him look even more majestic. His sword-like eyebrows flew into his hair, and his deep eyes stared into the palace, as if waiting for Zhaoyang to appear. The gilded hair crown on his head shone brightly in the sunlight at the entrance of the palace, and it complemented the python robe on his body, making him look majestic.
With the help of the maid, Zhao Yang slowly walked towards Shi Wuji. Her steps were a little staggering, but her eyes were firm and gentle. When she came in front of Shi Wuji, she stopped, raised her head slightly, and looked at him.
The Second Prince and Zi Jun stood aside, watching this scene, feeling a little emotional. The Second Prince spoke first: "Shi Wuji, we leave our sister to you. You must treat our sister well in the future, otherwise we will not let you go." Although his tone was serious, the concern contained in it could not be concealed.
Shi Wuji bowed quickly and said solemnly: "Second brother Crown Prince, and third brother, don't worry. I, Shi Wuji, swear to heaven that I will only love Zhaoyang in this life and will not change my mind. If I break my promise, I will be punished by heaven." His voice was sonorous and powerful, which made people feel excited.
The second prince nodded, expressing his satisfaction. Zi Jun also came forward, patted Shi Wuji on the shoulder, and said, "Okay, I hope you can keep your word." Then, he turned to Zhaoyang and said gently, "Zhaoyang, your third brother and your second brother will always stand behind you."
Zhaoyang was so moved that her eyes were moistened. She whispered, "Thank you, second brother, third brother." Then, she took a deep breath, stretched out her hand, and gently placed it on Shi Wuji's hand. Shi Wuji felt her hand tremble slightly, and he held her hand tightly, giving her strength and comfort.
The two walked into the princess's mansion hand in hand. The Second Prince and Zi Jun followed behind them, looking at their backs and silently blessing the couple.
The emperor and the queen, dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling, attended the grand wedding together. They sat on the main seat, accepting the worship and blessings of everyone, and were in a particularly happy mood.
The emperor's eyes were suddenly attracted by Zhaoyang who was walking slowly. Zhaoyang was wearing a bright wedding dress, as beautiful as a blooming flower. Shi Wuji beside her was handsome and tall, with a majestic demeanor. The two held hands and walked lightly, like a pair of golden boy and jade girl.
The emperor looked at Zhaoyang in front of him, and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion. He still remembered the little girl who used to act like a spoiled child at his knees, but now she has grown into such a graceful young lady and is about to get married. Time flies, and the emperor couldn't help but sigh at the passing of time.
The queen noticed the emperor's change of mood and said softly, "Your Majesty, today is Zhaoyang's big day, we can't cry."
The emperor came back to his senses and nodded quickly in response: "Yes, yes, the queen is right, I can't cry." He quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and tried to calm himself down.
At this time, the ceremonial officer shouted loudly: "The newlyweds pay their respects to the Emperor and Empress."
Zhaoyang and Shi Wuji walked up to the emperor and bowed respectfully. The emperor looked at them with a smile, his eyes full of love and blessings.
Then, the ceremonial officer sang: "The newlyweds bow to each other."
Zhaoyang and Shi Wuji turned around, stood face to face, then slowly bent down and performed a standard bow.
Finally, the ceremonial officer shouted again: "Send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber."
Following this shout, Zhaoyang and Shi Wuji, surrounded by the crowd, slowly walked towards the bridal chamber and began their new journey in life.
Shi Wuji carefully took off the gorgeous phoenix crown for Zhaoyang. The jewels on the crown sparkled charmingly under the candlelight. Zhaoyang looked at Shi Wuji with a smile and said softly, "Husband, do you need to wash up and change into simpler clothes?"
Shi Wuji replied gently, "Okay, my lady, I'll go right away." He turned and left, leaving Zhaoyang alone in the room.
After Shi Wuji left, Zhaoyang called Ziyuan and asked her to help him wash up. Ziyuan quickly prepared hot water and a towel. Zhaoyang washed off the makeup on his face and changed into a soft red lingerie.
After packing up, Zhaoyang returned to the bedroom, only to find Shi Wuji had been waiting there for a long time. He was wearing a plain long gown, holding a book in his hand, and was quietly reading it.
Zhaoyang approached Shi Wuji and her eyes fell on the book in his hand. Suddenly, she felt that it looked familiar. She asked curiously, "Husband, what book are you holding?"
Shi Wuji raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. He handed the book to Zhaoyang and said, "Madam, do you want to take a look?"
Zhaoyang took the book, took a closer look, and her face flushed red. It turned out that this book was the one that her third brother had stuffed into her hand before! She never thought that this book would be in Shi Wuji's hands.
Zhaoyang grabbed the book in a panic and said angrily, "Husband, why do you always read these indecent books?"
Seeing this, Shi Wuji hurriedly explained: "My wife, this is really unfair! I found this book in your room. I guess you like reading it." There was a hint of ridicule in his tone, which made Zhaoyang's face even redder.
"I...I will not read this kind of book." Zhaoyang said proudly, as if he was full of disdain for the book.
However, Shi Wuji did not intend to let her go easily. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a teasing smile, and teased: "Where did you get this, madam? It can't be that this book grew legs and ran here by itself."
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Zhaoyang's face, and she stammered as she explained, "This... this book was given to me by my third brother. He said it was very useful and asked me to take a look. But I've been busy with so many things lately that I forgot where I put the book. I didn't expect you to find it."
Upon hearing this, Shi Wuji's smile became even brighter, and he said softly: "Oh? So it's Third Uncle's kindness. In that case, we must not let Third Uncle down." After that, he suddenly stepped forward and picked up Zhaoyang, as if he was holding a precious treasure.
Zhao Yang was startled by this sudden action. Her heartbeat accelerated instantly. Her face flushed and she said angrily, "You...what are you doing! Put me down now!"
Shi Wuji pretended not to hear. He carried Zhaoyang straight to the bed and carefully placed her on the soft bedding. Then he leaned over and their bodies pressed tightly together.
Then, Shi Wuji slowly pulled up the curtain beside the bed, isolating the noise and disturbance from the outside world. The candlelight flickered slightly in the air, as if cheering for the loving couple. The soft light and shadow shone through the red gauze, interweaving a leisurely and moving picture, like a dream, beautiful beyond words.
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After her marriage, Zhaoyang's life was extremely busy. She had to deal with various affairs of the court every day, because the emperor planned to implement the female official system, and Zhaoyang, as a representative of women in the world, naturally shouldered important responsibilities. She knew that she had to set an example and not leave any handle for others, otherwise this system would be difficult to implement.
Faced with such heavy work, Zhaoyang was exhausted, but she never slacked off. Shi Wuji felt sorry for Zhaoyang when he saw how hard she worked. He knew that he could not help much in this regard, so he came up with an idea - to learn how to cook from the imperial chef.
After a period of hard work, Shi Wuji's cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds, and he has now become an excellent chef, and his dishes are even more delicious than those made by the imperial chef. This surprised Zhaoyang very much, and also allowed her to taste the food cooked by her husband in her spare time from her busy work and feel the warmth of family.
Fortunately, Shi Wuhen and Shi Wujie were not with them, otherwise they would have been shocked by Shi Wuji's change. They would never have thought that the once majestic elder brother would now become a "househusband".
At the same time, Zhaoyang also found some capable assistants at work. She first promoted Yan Yueyue as her deputy, and later found that Su Huaner was also a rare talent, so she did not hesitate to bring her in to work together.