Chapter 268
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But from the original timeline, her unwavering loyalty to the Crown Prince and her resolute suicide after the fall of Great Yan show that she is a passionate, righteous, and fiercely decisive woman.
Accompanied by joyous music, the two walked step by step into the hall.
The civil and military officials who were whispering just a moment ago instantly fell silent.
The members of the foreign diplomatic missions also craned their necks to watch. The grand wedding ceremony of the Great Yan heir was clearly different from their own countries.
When the newlyweds entered the hall, they stopped about five meters away from the jade steps where Emperor Mingxi and the others were seated.
The Minister of Rites, Zhang Zhongping, stepped forward. Wearing his official uniform and holding the congratulatory address, he began to read aloud.
We subjects respectfully follow the rites of the Ministry, adhering to ancient systems and laws, to humbly congratulate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the joy of his grand wedding.
We humbly observe: Heaven and Earth unite in virtue, the sun and moon rise in eternal constancy. Starlight shines upon the Ziwei sector, and mythical birds sing in the vermilion halls.
Today's auspicious ceremony for the heir apparent is truly the weight of the ancestral temple and the foundation of the state.
The Crown Prince holds the virtues of benevolence and filial piety, carrying forward the order of heaven and earth.
The Crown Princess, nurtured from an illustrious family, possesses the gentle grace of the earth...
The speech was very long. Yue Fuguang only half-understood it, but it was all auspicious words of blessing anyway, wishing the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to grow old together, have a precious son soon, and bring fortune to the nation.
[Master, what is the use of Zhang Zhongping saying so much? His dozens of sentences are not as effective as one of yours.]
The Xie family, from the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress, to Xie Zhiyan and his wife, were all thrilled. If they could get the blessing of the Junior Preceptor...
Hidden behind a veil of gold threads and silver beads, Shen Junshu could not help but purse her lips. She had long heard of the Little Immortal Lord's blessings.
In her heart, she had secretly hoped to receive his blessing when she and the Crown Prince got married.
Even before leaving her maiden home today, she had devoutly offered incense and prayed before the jade statue of the Little Immortal Lord.
"The Crown Princess is a good person. When the couple toasts to this immortal, I will naturally offer my blessings."
Xie Zhiyan: Junior Preceptor, you said the Crown Princess is good, but what about me? Such a big person right in front of you, can't you see me?
Do I not deserve to be evaluated?
[Master seems to really like Shen Junshu? Little Zhu sees that among the wedding gifts Master gave the Crown Prince, there is a jade hairpin. Is it for the Crown Princess?]
"Otherwise? Did you think it was for the Crown Prince to wear?"
Because Yue Fuguang's gifts included the repeating crossbow the Crown Prince had long anticipated, the royal father and son had indeed paid special attention to Yue Fuguang's wedding presents.
Aside from the crossbow, there were several advanced technical blueprints, such as a method for refining fine salt, as well as a jade hairpin and a pair of jade pendants.
After his imperial father saw it, he laughed so hard his gums showed on the spot. Fortunately, only the two of them were present, sharing the same silly expression.
Neither father nor son judged the other.
Compared to these technologies, the green jade hairpin carved with a few vivid plum blossoms had nothing special about it other than being exceptionally beautiful.
Of course, the father and son simply did not see its specialness; they wouldn't look down on it. After all, it was a gift from the Junior Preceptor.
Everything came from Lord Divine Artifact's mysterious innate space, so not a single item was of poor quality.
Hearing it now, it was specially given to the Crown Princess by the Junior Preceptor. Could this jade hairpin have something special about it?
At this moment, Crown Princess Shen Junshu's hands, hidden in her sleeves, could not help but tremble.
She never expected that her simple wish for the Little Immortal Lord to give her a beautiful blessing would not only be realized so soon.
The Little Immortal Lord seemed to be giving her even more than she had hoped for.
Beneath the veil, the corners of Shen Junshu's mouth could not help but rise. Lord Divine Artifact said the Little Immortal Lord liked her.
The Little Immortal Lord did not deny it, so she would take it as his tacit admission!
The parents and siblings of the Shen family, standing aside to watch the ceremony, were all happy for the Crown Princess.
No matter what the Junior Preceptor gave her, even if it were just a blade of grass, this special sentiment and the comment "the Crown Princess is a good person" were enough for their Junshu to establish a firm foothold in the Eastern Palace before she even gave birth to an heir.
In this round, a world where only Crown Prince Xie Zhiyan was hurt had been achieved!
Uh... and a group of spectating officials who could hear the inner thoughts and whose eyes were red with envy.
Yue Fuguang held back a laugh. These people looked even more hurt than the Crown Prince!
Zhang Zhongping, who was judged by Lord Divine Artifact as useless no matter how many blessings he read, was also feeling very stifled at this moment.
His old face was redder than the groom Xie Zhiyan's. Finally, this congratulatory speech full of ancient charm concluded successfully with:
Teaching the Odes and delighting in the Rites, offering sacrifices at the ancestral temple; sharing one heart and bearing the yoke together, setting an example for the family and the nation.
We respectfully use the words of the classics to express our sincere congratulations. Respectfully congratulated.
Without catching his breath, he then cupped his hands to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess standing below.
And shouted loudly, "First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess turned, faced the sky outside the palace, and knelt to kowtow...
With the announcement, "The ceremony is complete!"
The senior maids helped the Crown Princess up, and a smile appeared on the Crown Prince's face.
Amidst the chiming of drums and music, the two were "sent to the bridal chamber"!
The newlyweds withdrew, and Emperor Mingxi said, "Today is the Crown Prince's grand wedding, and My heart is very pleased. A banquet is bestowed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, let all my lords celebrate together."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's profound grace."
Yue Fuguang and the group then moved to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for the banquet.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony had a high platform where the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress sat. Of course, Yue Fuguang was also mixed in among the Big Three.
The seat below the Emperor was empty, reserved for the Crown Prince.
The princes and princesses took their seats in order of age.
The civil and military officials sat below, one person per table. The foreign diplomatic missions sat in a specially designated area on the right; they used low tables and could sit cross-legged.
By now, the sky had turned completely dark, and the red lanterns were all lit. Just as Yue Fuguang had thought, the red lanterns cast a rosy glow over the people and objects around.
Even before the toasting began, everyone looked as if they were already drunk.
While watching the singing and dancing as an appetizer, Yue Fuguang continued to gossip with the system about the drama they had not finished earlier.
"Little Zhu, continue telling me what happened after Ling Yuanhang followed Gan Tang to Nanyue?"
[Master, this Ling Yuanhang later turned into a total simp, providing emotional value to Gan Tang every day.
Naturally, he also started living off a woman. After all, the Ling family had already declined, and being away from home, he did not have much money on him.
Gan Tang is generous, and Ling Yuanhang is handsome and can provide her with emotional value, so she naturally doesn't mind supporting one more person.]
"Is Gan Tang keeping him as a male favorite?"
[At first, she indeed kept him as a male favorite. Although Ling Yuanhang didn't think of himself as a male favorite, the fact is that he ate Gan Tang's food, lived in Gan Tang's place, and when he was harassed, it was Gan Tang's people who protected him.]
"Harassed? Do you mean that kind of harassment?"
[Yes, exactly the kind Master is thinking of.]
Everyone: What kind of harassment, make it clear! It's one thing for you two to secretly gossip, but why are you using secret codes?
[Relying on his handsome looks and sweet talk, Ling Yuanhang was quite favored by some noble ladies and young misses in Guangping, the capital of Nanyue.
At this time, he met a noble lady of the Jiang family, Gan Tang's cousin Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan was obsessed with good looks and fell in love with Ling Yuanhang at first sight. She then pursued him relentlessly. Within a few months, Ling Yuanhang half-heartedly accepted Jiang Yan's declaration of love.]
"Then what was Gan Tang's reaction at this time? Wasn't she keeping Ling Yuanhang as a male favorite?"
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