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The emperor's wedding was a national event. Although it was not the first time for Mo Rongzhan to get married, for him, this wedding was the one he looked forward to with all his heart. The first time and this time, he married the same bride, but his mood was completely different.
Some ministers hoped that the emperor would not marry Lu Yaoyao in a grand wedding ceremony on the grounds that it was not the emperor's first marriage, but Mo Rongzhan retorted on the spot.
He had already owed Ye Zhen once, how could he bear to let her suffer again?
Because of Mo Rongzhan's insistence, this time Ye Zhen could only be married into the palace in a grand wedding ceremony. No official in the court dared to say that this was wrong.
The wedding was getting closer and closer. The Imperial Astronomer in charge of the astronomical calendar had selected the auspicious day and time for the wedding ceremony. The wedding was on June 28th, and the auspicious day for the great conquests was on June 20th.
Because this was the first empress since Mo Rongzhan became emperor, the whole capital was waiting solemnly and looking forward to the emperor's wedding.
Since Ye Zhen left the palace, she was ordered to stay at home by Pei shi. In addition to learning the rules of the palace, she also needed to learn the wedding etiquette, lest she make a mistake and become an irredeemable joke.
In fact, Ye Zhen had learned many of the rules before, but she could not say this to Pei shi, so she could only stay at home and not go out. Even if she had something to look for Zhao Yang, she could only let the maid deliver the letter for her.
The Lu family was also busy. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the whole mansion had been carefully decorated.
Soon, on the eighth day of the lunar month, Mo Rongzhan's envoy and deputy envoy respectfully came to the front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and listened to the announcement of the emperor's edict. Then, they knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, led the ceremonial team and gifts out of Donghua Gate to the Lu family's mansion.
Under the guidance of the palace's tutor, the Lu family knelt outside the door to welcome the envoy. Lu Lingzhi and Ye Yiqing listened attentively. They were both Ye Zhen's fathers, and their feelings of marrying off their daughters were the same.
Ye Zhen was in her own courtyard, listening to the lively sounds coming from outside. She felt that the scene was too strange.
She used to marry Mo Rongzhan … At that time, although Mo Rongzhan was not the emperor, he was already a prince. But because he was not favored and suppressed by the crown prince, her marriage was quiet and plain.
"Miss, it's so lively outside." Dai Mei walked in from outside, "His Majesty has bestowed many things to the two masters, and also bestowed a banquet of twenty chapters. This servant saw that more than half of the court's officials have come."
Ye Zhen smiled faintly. The officials who came today should be above the second rank. She heard that these people did not attend the wedding of Mo Rongzhan and her before. It was only after the dethroned Crown Prince went to Prince Qin's Mansion that they followed.
"Have you seen my brother?" Ye Zhen asked with a smile.
"Young Master and Young Master Ye are outside receiving guests. This servant didn't see them." Dai Mei smiled and said, "However, this servant saw the gifts that His Majesty gave you. They were all placed on the Pill Emperor. This servant has never seen so many treasures. I heard that these are to be brought back to the palace with the dowry."
Ye Zhen smiled and said, "Since it's a dowry, it's natural to take it to the palace first. I also want to go out and have a look."
Next to her, Jianjia whispered, "Miss, madam said that you can't go out these days."
"That's going to suffocate me to death." Ye Zhen cried sadly.
Today, Pei Shi, who rarely wore a brightly colored suit, came in from outside. When she heard Ye Zhen's words, she glared at her daughter, "What nonsense are you talking about on such a good day?"
Ye Zhen stuck out her tongue, "Mother, I'm just saying."
"It's busy outside today. Most of the officials in the court have come. Your father and Lord Ye are busy entertaining them. I took the time to come in and warn you. Don't slip out while I'm not free to keep an eye on you." Pei Shi whispered to Ye Zhen.
"Mother, don't worry, I won't slip out." Ye Zhen swore a solemn vow to her mother.
Pei Shi said, "It's best that you won't. Today is the day of the war, and the wedding will be held in a few days. You should stay at home and learn etiquette for me, lest you don't know what to do when the time comes."
"Yes, mother, I will learn well." Ye Zhen said seriously.
Almost the whole capital knew about the excitement of the Lu family. The second branch of the Lu family, who lived in the former mansion of the Lu family, was envious.
"Did you see that the banquet of the third brother's family has been set outside the door?" Wang Shi hid in the carriage and watched Lu Shiming entertain the guests not far away. Her tone was sour and envious.
Lu Shi Xun's face was also gloomy. Wang Shi didn't know those people, but how could he not recognize them? Today, all the people who went to Lu Shiming's house were second-grade officials or above, not counting those princes and marquises. In the future, Lu Shiming will be the father-in-law of the Jin Kingdom.
Wang Shi whispered, "If I had known this day would come, I wouldn't have gone so far with the third brother."
"Humph, anyway, he is still a member of the Lu family. Does he dare not recognize us?" Lu Shi Xun said coldly. Would Lu Shiming dare not recognize him?
"Then are we really going there?" Wang Shi Xun asked. There were distinguished guests there. Would they be driven out by Lu Shiming if they ran there like this?
Lu Shi Xun said, "Lu Yaoyao is my niece. Now that she is getting married, can't we go and have a drink?"
Wang Shi Xun thought about it and felt that it should be like this. "Alright, we brought gifts anyway."
The husband and wife looked at each other and got off the carriage to walk to the Lu residence.
Lu Shiming was at the door welcoming the guests. Because his back was facing them, he didn't know that they had arrived. Lu Xiangzhi, who was standing next to him, saw them first.
"Father, Second Uncle and Second Aunt are here." Lu Xiangzhi had long lost feelings for the second branch. When they chased the third branch out, they didn't have any affection for them and even said that they would sever ties with them. What was the meaning of them coming here today?
Lu Shiming was startled. He turned around and saw Lu Shi Xun and his wife. He frowned and walked over to them. "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, why are you here?"
"Third Uncle, you're too polite. Today is the day of Yaoyao's expedition. As your second uncle and second aunt, how can we not come to congratulate her?" Wang Shi Xun said with a smile. The arrogance she had when they wanted to separate from the family was completely gone.
Lu Xiangzhi sneered. "Why do I remember that the second branch has severed ties with us long ago? Yaoyao's expedition seems to have nothing to do with you."
"Impudent!" Lu Shi Xun shouted at Lu Xiangzhi. "I am still your elder. Is this how you speak to your elders?"
Lu Shiming motioned for Lu Xiangzhi not to argue here. He just said indifferently, "Everyone who passes by is a guest. Xiangzhi, invite Second Uncle and the others in."
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