hotmtlnovel Chapter 1704 Completion of the Ceremony
Chapter 1704 Completion of the Ceremony
Zhou Shiyue knew that Sheng San Niangzi was in the room.
Even if Lu Zhaoling didn't suffer any loss, he still felt angry.
If this weren't his own new house, he would have kicked the door open.
"A Ling..."
He had just stepped forward to call for help when the door opened from the inside.
When Zhou Shiyue saw the Empress standing there, she looked somewhat bewildered.
He was first taken aback by the Empress's expression, but then he quickly realized what was going on.
"Prince Jin..." the Empress asked as she saw him approach, "Is the banquet over?"
Zhou Shiyue: “…”
"What does the Empress want by coming to my new room on her own?" Zhou Shiyue asked, looking towards Lu Zhaoling.
Lu Zhaoling, still covered with her bridal veil, sat on the edge of the bed, swaying back and forth, looking rather bored.
Standing beside her, Madam Sheng waved to Zhou Shiyue and then pointed to the Empress's head.
"I was thinking of... coming to see what kind of person the Princess Consort of Jin is. Yes, that's right," the Empress said.
Lu Zhaoling then spoke up, "Husband, please have Qingyin escort the Empress out."
"Cough cough."
Zhou Shiyue almost lost his balance when she called him "husband".
It would be better to call him "brother".
Listening to it made my whole body go numb.
Qingyin had already heard Lu Zhaoling's words outside the door. Without Zhou Shiyue giving any orders, she gestured "please" to the Empress herself.
"Your Majesty, this servant will escort you out."
The Empress turned to look at Lu Zhaoling, sensing that something was amiss.
She felt that she had come to see what kind of person Lu Zhaoling was, and that she had some things she wanted to say to her, but did she say them?
It seems like they did say that.
The Empress suddenly remembered. She seemed to have said quite a few bad things about Lu Zhaoling just now.
They said she was arrogant, disrespectful to elders, and that they didn't like her.
Yes, the Empress remembered those words; what she forgot was only the part related to the marriage agreement.
The Empress felt a pang of embarrassment when she recalled how she had come to scold someone on their wedding day.
She's so unreasonable.
This is the Princess Consort of Jin, not her daughter-in-law. Why should she care so much?
Especially now, when she meets the gaze of the Prince of Jin, the Empress can't help but feel guilty.
"Then I'll take my leave."
She said those words hastily and then immediately left with Qingyin.
Zhou Shiyue walked in.
"Ah Ling, you... did you use a talisman on the Empress?"
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zhaoling was already beckoning to him, "Come on, come on, let's lift the bridal veil first! I'm about to burst!"
Granny Qing and Madam Fu both said that the bridal veil should be removed by Zhou Shiyue, so she had been foolishly wearing it all this time.
"Your Highness, we can't talk about death today, quickly spit it out!" Qingbao also came in and was a little anxious when she heard what Lu Zhaoling said.
Lu Zhaoling said helplessly, "Pah, pah, pah."
Zhou Shiyue was both amused and exasperated by the sight. He looked around, "Xicheng..."
"Your Highness, it's here." Qingbao quickly brought over the auspicious scales that were placed on a tray covered with red cloth.
"Your Highness, may the scales bring you good fortune."
Madam Sheng appeared, walked over and pulled Qingbao, "Come on, let's go out."
The bride had just lifted her veil when the prince saw her for the first time.
Don't get too mesmerized later and feel embarrassed in front of them.
"Your Highness and Your Highness, after the veil is lifted, please drink the nuptial wine..." Qingbao reminded them with a smile, and then withdrew with Madam Sheng.
After leaving, Madam Sheng looked towards the west courtyard and said, "There shouldn't be any more trouble here. I'm going to the west courtyard for the wedding banquet! The smell is completely different from the actual taste!"
"Please, Third Sister," Qingbao said.
West Courtyard—
This is a ghost banquet. It's quite a different scene from the main courtyard.
Lu Zhaoling was unaware of this matter.
Now she's waiting for Zhou Shiyue to lift her veil.
Zhou Shiyue picked up the ceremonial scale and walked up to Lu Zhaoling.
He stared at her, remaining motionless for a long time.
Originally, because the Empress and Madam Sheng had made a fuss here for a while, the atmosphere of the wedding was completely gone. Lu Zhaoling was naturally very comfortable just now, but now that Zhou Shiyue was standing in front of her and remained very quiet, the atmosphere in the bridal chamber seemed to have changed inexplicably again.
The air felt slightly sticky.
Lu Zhaoling vaguely sensed Zhou Shiyue's gaze.
She didn't know why she felt a little uncomfortable. She had been sitting quite relaxed, with her hands on the edge of the bed on either side of her body, but now she unconsciously put her hands together in front of her.
"Hurry up and peel it off," she said, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness.
Zhou Shiyue then spoke, "This is the first and only time in my life I've seen you like this. I want to look at you a few more times and imprint it firmly in my mind."
Lu Xiaoer, who wore a red veil and a wedding dress, sat on the wedding bed for him.
Zhou Shiyue wanted to see it clearly and remember it deeply. He planned to draw this scene when he had some free time in a few days.
Lu Zhaoling pursed her lips.
She was speechless. Shouldn't they have lifted her red veil before taking a proper look?
Today, it was my second junior sister who did her makeup.
Madam Fu and Madam Lin wanted to paint her face, but Lu Zhaoling got scared when she saw their posture just as they were about to apply powder.
Judging by the amount of powder they used, they probably wanted to apply a very thick, white layer of powder to her face.
Lu Zhaoling didn't want to draw it so exaggeratedly.
The second junior sister did her a festive makeup look.
Zhou Shiyue held the wedding scales firmly and gently lifted the bridal veil with the scale beam, his movements slow and patient, showing a level of patience he had never displayed before.
A stunningly beautiful face appeared before him.
Her eyebrows subtly changed, the corners of her eyes slightly raised, her eye makeup a touch of pink, her dark pupils and long eyelashes shimmering like two lakes as she slightly raised her head.
Her cheeks were as red as peach blossoms, her lips were just beginning to bloom, and her chin was delicate, making her seem even more intoxicating than fine wine.
At least Zhou Shiyue felt instantly drunk.
His gaze was fixed on Lu Zhaoling's face, unable to leave her.
Lu Zhaoling looked up at him. She had been waiting for him to praise her, but instead, she saw that His Highness Prince Jin seemed to have lost his soul.
No, that's not quite right. After all, his gaze was intense, his eyes burning with a fiery intensity. It wasn't that he'd lost his soul; it was as if his very soul was ablaze.
Lu Zhaoling was unusually overwhelmed.
She coughed lightly, touched the tip of her nose with her finger, and asked him, "Do I look good today?"
Zhou Shiyue only came to his senses when he heard her voice. He slowly squatted down and placed his hands on the bedside on either side of her body.
At this moment, he tilted his head slightly upward to look at her.
He said, "She looks exceptionally beautiful. The princess is the most beautiful bride in the entire capital, and even in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Today is especially beautiful."
"It gives me the urge to hide you away and not let anyone else see you."