freenovelworld Chapter 490 The ceremony is completed!
Chapter 490 The ceremony is completed!
After Li, it was Liu's turn. As Mu Xin Nuan's maternal aunt, she naturally had the right to be called that.
In Liu's hand was a sapphire blue kingfisher hairpin, which she gently threaded through her hair. She stroked her head with one hand and sighed softly, "In the blink of an eye, little Anuan has grown so much. Sister, we can't deny that we're getting old."
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled, "Auntie is joking again. Auntie isn't old at all, not at all!"
"You know you're a sweet talker, but you don't need to use these words to coax me. We have obtained imperial permission to leave the capital, so we can stay in your Chang Le Prince's Mansion for at least a month or two. Ah Nuan, please don't look down on us."
"How could that be? I'm more than happy to have you here."
Duanmu Chuze stepped forward and said softly, "I will add this last hairpin."
Everyone was slightly taken aback, but Madam Li nodded and said, "You are her husband and her everything! Very well, it makes sense for you to add the hairpin."
"Thank you, mother-in-law."
Duanmu Chuze stepped forward and inserted a very ordinary wooden hairpin into Mu Xinnuan's hair.
The hairpin was a pale yellow color all over, and apart from a large pearl at the end, it was not luxurious or gorgeous at all. It was hard to imagine that the Prince of Chang Le, who doted on his wife, would give her such an ordinary hairpin.
Soon, those standing near Mu Xin Nuan seemed to smell a faint fragrance.
Liu's eyes lit up, and she laughed, "I wondered what kind of treasure it was, but it turns out to be a hairpin made of the finest sandalwood. However, I see that pearl on it is so lustrous and round; could it be the one the Emperor bestowed upon me?"
“My aunt has a good eye. This pearl was a gift from the Emperor. It is as big as a pigeon egg, and there are only three in the entire Dayong Dynasty. One is with the Empress Dowager, who treasures it. Another is with my sister-in-law, the Crown Princess, who made it into a necklace and strung it in the center. And the last one is here.”
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look.
It was personally bestowed by the Emperor! Moreover, there were only three of them in the entire Dayong Dynasty, and one of them was directly made into a hairpin by the Prince.
Madam Liu nodded and smiled, "Agarwood has a lingering fragrance and is considered the king of all fragrances. Now, using it as a base and adorning it with pearls, it is indeed the perfect match for the princess."
Mu Xin Nuan hadn't seen the hairpin's appearance, but from what people were saying, she could roughly guess what it was. She smiled at Duanmu Chu Ze, and for a moment, she seemed to exude a warm aura, just like a fairy who could soften the years and warm the world!
Done!
Thus, Madam Li and Madam Liu no longer lingered there and quickly invited all the ladies and young women to go to the front for a banquet. Since it was a joyous occasion, they should naturally share in the celebration.
Duanmu Chuze stared at Mu Xin Nuan, who was dressed in gorgeous and elegant clothes, and could hardly take his eyes off her.
"Ah Nuan, you are so beautiful."
Mu Xin Nuan blushed, and without saying a word, she turned her head and was helped by Rong Yue to head towards Yi Jing Garden.
Duanmu Chuze followed her blankly until Mu Hua and Mu Qing stopped him outside the dormitory, and he realized that she had gone back to change her clothes.
"We are husband and wife. It's just a matter of changing clothes. Let me see, what's wrong with it?"
Mu Hua blushed. How come she hadn't noticed before how shameless and lecherous their son-in-law was? They had already told her that the young lady was changing clothes inside, yet he was still trying to barge in. Wasn't he being a bit too impatient?
Chunyu suddenly appeared out of nowhere and said with a grin, "Your Highness, I know that a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold, but now, it seems that it is not the right time yet, is it?" As she spoke, she even looked up at the sky in a very cooperative manner, "It's not even noon yet."
Duanmu Chuze glared at her and then slapped her across the face.
In the past, Chunyu would never have dared to make a single move!
But ever since she started following Mu Xin Nuan, she has become bolder and seems to be no longer afraid of her master. She lightly dodged, knowing that the prince did not really intend to do anything to her, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.
She patted her chest. "Your Highness, I'm just telling the truth. You don't need to be like this, do you?"
"I think you've been too idle lately! How about I transfer you back to the Dark Hall for some more proper training?"
Upon hearing the words "Dark Hall," Chunyu's expression immediately changed, and she waved her hands repeatedly, "No! Your Highness, I know I was wrong, and I will never dare to do it again."
Duanmu Chuze snorted coldly, glanced into the house again, flicked his sleeves, and strode away.
On this day, Mu Xin Nuan was overjoyed. Firstly, her mother and aunt were coming, which surprised her. Secondly, she did not expect that her older cousin would also get married before the new year. Although the wedding was somewhat rushed, he had married a woman from a prestigious family.
This time, the couple also accompanied the emperor to Yanzhou. Moreover, the emperor had officially approved Duanmu Chuze's memorial, transferring Li Haoran to Yanzhou.
Li Haoran came to Yanzhou, naturally intending to join the army. Someone from a family of his stature, if he didn't become a general, would likely feel somewhat resentful even to himself!
In the afternoon, Mu Xin Nuan, Li Shi, Liu Shi, and Li Hao Ran's newlywed wife Fang Shi sat together and chatted incessantly, making quite a scene!
Li Haoran, on the other hand, was summoned directly to Chunhui Pavilion by Duanmu Chuze.
"Alright, I didn't send you to Yanzhou just to see you pretend to be drunk in front of me. I know your alcohol tolerance."
Li Haoran, who was still a bit drunk, immediately perked up after hearing his words, but when he met his somewhat cold gaze, he immediately felt uneasy.
“Your Highness, as you know, the situation in the capital may seem peaceful, but in reality, there is constant infighting. The Prince Ming is not in the capital now, but the Xie family seems to be acting even more arrogantly. My father felt that if we younger generation stayed in the capital, we would either be used or framed, and we would not be able to escape their schemes. Therefore, he came up with a plan to send me here.”
“Li Haoran, you are the eldest grandson of the Zhenguo General’s Mansion. The responsibilities on your shoulders are naturally much heavier than those of others. This time, I will not let you stay in Yanzhou just because you are newly married.”
Unexpectedly, Li Haoran looked bitter. "Please give your orders, Your Highness. No matter where I am, I, Li Haoran, will certainly make a difference. I don't seek anything earth-shattering, I only wish to protect every inch of my Great Yong's territory!"
"Okay! Be ambitious!"