On the third day of the fourth lunar month, Prince Yu was getting married.
Madam Xiang was in charge of seeing Song Jinyu off on her wedding day. She supervised the maids as they helped Song Jinyu put on her bright red wedding dress, and then personally shaved Song Jinyu's face and did her hair and makeup.
"Tsk tsk..."
Even as a woman, Madam Xiang was dazzled by Song Jinyu's beauty at this moment. She sighed inwardly that a beauty like this should marry into the royal family. An ordinary family might not be worthy of such a stunningly beautiful woman.
Although she had never met her mother - in - law, she had heard that the former prefect's wife was the most beautiful woman in Liuzhou City.
So the Song siblings had inherited Qiu Shuixin's extraordinary and elegant temperament and looks. However, because Song Chuyu had been training soldiers all year round, this gentle scholar had become a very masculine man.
The maids and matrons beside them all praised Song Jinyu in unison, and several official ladies around were also amazed by her beauty.
It was a pity that there was not a trace of joy on the bride - to - be's face. Occasionally, a hint of shyness could be seen when her eyes flitted about, and everyone thought that the future Princess Yu was just shy.
Niaoniao sighed softly. She was afraid that the eldest young lady still couldn't let go. After all, she had lost her master and Yan Fei last month. How could she get married without any concerns?
But Zhongli Mingye didn't allow it. He even wouldn't let the wedding date be postponed a little.
Song Jinyu tightened the handkerchief in her hand. She was really preoccupied today, with all kinds of emotions welling up in her heart.
A month ago, she had been looking forward to this day.
A month later, she just wanted to leave quietly.
Getting married meant that they would truly be husband and wife. Husband and wife shared weal and woe. If Song Jinyu did something out of line, it would surely implicate Zhongli Mingye.
And this was not what she wanted. Didn't he understand that Song Jinyu was now a big trouble and might even bring him death?
But the game had already started, and she had dragged Zhongli Mingye into it.
Someone outside shouted, "The groom is here!"
There was no time for Song Jinyu to think about what to do next. Niaoniao and Micui helped her up.
Madam Xiang personally saw her off. "An elder sister - in - law is like a mother. Today, I wish you peace and happiness, Yu'er." Everyone said that the royal family was full of wealth and glory, but they didn't know how dangerous it was.
Song Jinyu held her sister - in - law's hand and gently patted the back of it. The little young master, Lingyu, held by the maid was babbling something.
"Sister - in - law, I'll leave everything at home to you..."
There were so many words that couldn't be said, but the royal wedding ceremonies were urging them on. Amid the chanting, the two sisters - in - law said goodbye.
Song Qinzhou watched his daughter get married with a complicated look on his face. He thought of Qiu Shuixin and remembered that it was Song Jinyu who happened to see her on the day she passed away. From then on, that lively girl became silent, and as time went by, she talked even less.
In a hurry, he begged the master of Tianmen Mountain, Miao Yunshen, to take her in for recuperation. He had never thought that Miao Yunshen would value Song Jinyu so much.
Not only did he take her as his apprentice, but he also wanted to hand over the entire Tianmen Mountain to her.
Yesterday, he had talked with Song Jinyu for an hour. As a father, he only hoped that his daughter could be happy. Zhongli Mingye loved her, and this was Song Jinyu's only support in the Prince Yu's Mansion. After the wedding, they would leave the capital far away.
But Song Jinyu was still cold to Prince Yu. He didn't know if she had taken his words to heart.
If possible, Song Qinzhou didn't want her to marry into the royal family. He just hoped that she could live a peaceful and happy life. But the two of them had been deeply in love for the past year, so he could only accept it.
Zhongli Mingye was riding on a tall horse, lost in thought. Last summer, he accompanied Prince Cheng to marry Princess Duanya. That day, Song Jinyu was in disguise, hidden in the crowd.
He recognized that lively young girl at a glance. When she looked back, their eyes met, and love flowed between them.
At that time, Zhongli Mingye had fantasized about how beautiful she would look in a wedding dress.
Finally, today Song Jinyu became his bride. Time had passed like a white pony galloping through a crack in the wall. They had known each other for more than a year.
When they first met, he had never thought that one day Song Jinyu would become his bride.
Ming Ruyi had sent a gift early in the morning. Zhongli Mingye invited him to go with him to fetch the bride.
Ming Ruyi originally wanted to refuse because he was already feeling a bit sad. Now, watching the woman who had captured his heart marry someone else right in front of his eyes...
He hit Zhongli Mingye's shoulder with his folding fan, his tone a bit gloomy. "I hope she'll be happy." Immediately, the high - spirited groom's face darkened.
Everyone else was saying auspicious words like wishing the couple harmony and a beautiful marriage. What did Ming Ruyi mean by this?
But today was his big day. "Uncle Huang, you don't need to worry. The princess and I are a perfect match. But Uncle Huang, you've been delaying your own good day by ignoring the eldest young lady of the Duke Rong's Mansion."
Ming Ruyi's pretty face fell a bit. "..."
Why did he have to mention Rong Shuang'er? That woman was not gentle at all. She was even more like a man than him when she caught thieves.
So when Song Chuyu carried Song Jinyu out on his back, the princes on their horses all stared blankly. Although they hadn't seen Song Jinyu in her bridal attire with their own eyes, Zhongli Mingye knew that she must be very beautiful today.
Ming Ruyi's heart was in turmoil at this moment. Just today, he suddenly found that he seemed to have lost his soul.
It turned out that he didn't want her to get married.
Especially when the thirty - two sedan chairs were carried up, Ming Ruyi dropped his fan on the ground without even realizing it. Zhongli Mingye gave him a cold glance.
In the sedan chair, Song Jinyu contained all her emotions.
All her sorrow and hatred had nothing to do with Zhongli Mingye. Why should she implicate him in her sadness? Moreover, today was originally a big day that the two of them had once looked forward to.
The tall horse walked forward slowly, followed by a huge crowd. The red sedan chair behind carried the person who was the long - awaited destination of his happiness.
Even though she was deeply hurt at this moment.
Thinking of this, he felt a bit worried. But he didn't regret it. Song Jinyu always said that he was domineering. Yes, he would always be domineering, and this domineering side was only for her.
The joy on his lips couldn't be hidden. Many people in the entourage were surprised to see his warm and gentle expression.
The famous cold - faced prince in the capital was actually so gentle. They all sighed, wondering who this bride was that could make Prince Yu look at her so differently.
Even many days later, people in the capital still praised this luxurious wedding with a ten - mile red bridal procession.
After walking for a long time, the sedan chair finally stopped.
A long, well - defined, jade - like hand reached in.
Song Jinyu's breath caught slightly. She was too familiar with this hand. It had once led her to look for honey on the mountain, had once hugged her tightly in the ancient tomb, and had once held her tightly on the edge of a cliff.
Thinking of this, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she tightly grasped that hand.
She had thought that she didn't deserve his kindness, but... now she was so greedy for it. Song Jinyu, you are also a selfish person.