EBE Chapter 214 Li Yuanbo and Su Tingyao's Wedding
Chapter 214 Li Yuanbo and Su Tingyao's Wedding
In the next few days, Song Nanyao sent people to deliver a large amount of gold, silver and treasures, but these things were of no use to Li Youran.
She had the two boxes of treasures sent back together with the two extra boxes she had prepared.
Song Nanyao sent someone to deliver a letter again, hoping to meet Li Youran again and explain what happened last time.
However, Li Youran burned the envelope without even opening it.
As time went by, Li Yuanbo's wedding day finally arrived.
The night before, Li Yuanbo had his own mansion, from which he would move out and live alone.
As the Minister of Revenue, Li Yuanbo held a third-rank official position and was responsible for managing the financial affairs of Nanxiang State.
On this day, the mansion was filled with red lanterns, big wedding characters were posted on the wall, and red cloth strips were hung.
The whole mansion was filled with a festive and joyful atmosphere, warmly welcoming the arrival of the hostess.
At night, Li Youran took out a crystal clear night pearl from the space and gave it to his elder brother and sister-in-law as a gift.
The next day, many people came to the Shangshu's residence to give gifts. Li Yuanbo did not go to court that day and asked for leave.
Li Yuanbo was wearing a wedding dress and greeted everyone with a smile on his face. When the auspicious time came, he started to move the sedan chair and prepared to go to Pingyang Marquis' Mansion to welcome the bride.
Li Yuanbo sat on a tall horse, followed by a red sedan chair. There were people blowing trumpets and beating gongs and drums, and the whole street became lively.
Many people were watching this scene to see who was going to get married.
In the mansion of Marquis Pingyang, Su Tingyao was sitting in front of a bronze mirror. A maid was putting a hair crown on Su Tingyao and dressing her in a bright red wedding dress.
Lady Pingyang Hou looked at her daughter covered with a red veil and felt reluctant to let her go, but she understood that the child had grown up and would eventually leave this home.
She gently stroked her daughter's hand, tears glistening in her eyes, and said, "Yao'er, when you go to the Shangshu Mansion, you must do your duty and manage the household well."
When Su Tingyao heard her mother's words, her nose felt sore and tears almost burst out.
But she held back her tears and comforted her mother, "Mom, I know, don't worry. Today is a happy day, we should be happy." As she spoke, she reached out her hand and gently wiped the tears from her mother's face.
The wife of Marquis Pingyang looked at the little face vaguely visible under the red veil, and said distressedly: "Mother can't bear to leave you..." Her voice trembled a little, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
At this moment, a loud shout came from outside: "The auspicious time has arrived!" Immediately afterwards, a cheerful sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers resounded throughout the mansion.
The wife of Marquis Pingyang immediately cheered up, wiped the tears from her face, and slowly walked out of the boudoir holding her daughter's hand.
Su Tingyao was nervous and expectant. She held the hand of Lady Pingyang Marquis tightly, feeling her mother's warmth and blessings.
She knew that from this moment on, she would start a new journey in life and shoulder more responsibilities and obligations.
Pingyang Houfu brought Li Yuanbo into the house.
The wife of Pingyang Marquis handed her daughter's hand to Li Yuanbo and said, "Please treat Yao'er well."
Li Yuanbo nodded, kowtowed to the two of them, and then carefully led Su Tingyao into the sedan chair.
"Get up the sedan!"
The sedan chair was slowly lifted up, and the sounds of gongs and drums began again.
Inside the Shangshu Mansion, Ye Beitian and Wu Yanala arrived at the gate of the Shangshu Mansion in a carriage. Ye saw that his parents had arrived and hurried to greet them.
Then another carriage came, with Ye Wenzhi and Du Shi in it.
The two men got off the carriage and saw Yeshi and two couples dressed in gorgeous clothes.
"Mom and Dad, come quickly. This is Ye Beitian, the previous emperor of Beiyuan Kingdom. He is also my dad, and this is my mom." Ye took the two of them to introduce them to Ye Wenzhi and Du.
"These are my parents who raised me in Nanxiang Kingdom." Ye introduced them to Ye Beitian and Uyanala.
The four of them smiled at each other.
Ye Beitian walked forward and bowed to the two of them, "Thank you for raising my daughter. Without you, Qingyun..."
"No need to thank me, we just didn't expect Qingyun to be your daughter. It's fate..." Ye Wenzhi was so scared that he also bowed.
After the four of them exchanged a few pleasantries, they were invited into the Shangshu Mansion.
At this time, another carriage came, this one came from the Western Regions.
The horse curtain opened, and Wu Yazhujia helped Wu Yalanluo get off the car slowly.
Seeing that her parents had gone to greet her grandparents, Li Youran didn't want to disturb them, so she decided to go and greet her cousin and great-aunt herself.
Li Youran warmly welcomed the two into the Shangshu Mansion and introduced them to Ye and Li's father.
Today, Ye Xiaorui has succeeded to the throne of Beiyuan Kingdom, while Wu Yazhujia's eldest daughter Wu Yaliqi has inherited the throne of Western Region and become the empress.
Therefore, they had free time to come to Nanxiang State to participate in this happy event.
At this moment, the sound of gongs and drums came from afar, and it was getting closer and closer. Behind the sedan chair were sixty-eight dowries.
It turned out that Li Yuanbo came back on horseback.
After he dismounted, a maid handed over a large bouquet to two people, and he walked into the door side by side with the bride.
According to custom, the bride needs to step over the fire basin, but because of nervousness, Su Tingyao almost fell.
Fortunately, Li Yuanbo was quick to support her in time.
"Thank you!" Su Tingyao thanked him shyly.
"It's okay, be careful. Hold the flower rope and follow my steps." Li Yuanbo said gently.
Then, he asked Su Tingyao to hold the flower rope tightly and carefully led her to the main hall.
Father Li and Ye were already sitting at the top, and next to them were Marquis Pingyang and his wife. They took a shortcut and arrived early.
Both of them looked at the newlyweds with joy on their faces.
Li Youran, Li Kangze and Li Heming were all watching this scene from the side.
"Worship heaven and earth!"
The two of them turned around and knelt down facing the sky outside.
"Two thanks to the high hall!"
The two men turned around and knelt down in front of Ye, Li's father, Pingyang Marquis and his wife.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!" The two stood up and bowed their heads facing each other.
"It's done!"
Su Tingyao was led by her maid and nanny to the bridal chamber to wait.
The people who were watching the fun were seated at the table and the food was served.
At this time, a shrill voice came, "The Emperor has arrived! The Queen has arrived! The Prince has arrived!"
There was no time for everyone to sit down, so they all knelt on the ground.
"No need to be polite! There's no need to be restrained today, everyone, eat and drink well, I just want a glass of wedding wine! Everyone, please feel free to do as you please!"
The emperor waved his hand and asked everyone to stand up.
Everyone stood up in panic and sat down in their chairs.
Song Nanyao saw Li Youran at a glance and wanted to go up to talk to him, but Li Youran turned and left, pretending not to see him at all.
He was a little confused, but didn't think much about it.
At this time, the banquet had officially begun and everyone started eating and drinking.
The emperor and the empress were invited by Li's father to sit in the main seat, sitting with important figures such as Ye Beitian and Uyanala.
The prince sat next to them, chatting with the ministers around him from time to time.
Although Song Nanyao was thinking about Li Youran, he still sat in his seat.