readsfreenovel Chapter 653: Red Candles Shining Brightly and Smiling
Chapter 653: Red Candles Shining Brightly and Smiling
Furong also knelt down to express her gratitude: "This servant receives the Empress's order."
After saying this, she turned to the Crown Princess and said, "This servant greets Her Majesty the Crown Princess!"
"You'er is here, and Furong has been taking care of him. Princess Consort can rest assured!"
The Crown Princess quickly said, "The people around the Queen Mother are always good. Thank you for your consideration for your daughter-in-law. I am also sorry to trouble Miss Furong!"
How could Furong dare to accept the Crown Princess's thanks? She immediately kowtowed to the Crown Princess and said, "This servant dare not accept the Crown Princess's gift. This is my duty!"
Lan Qingwu was exhausted after saying so much. She waved her hand and said, "Crown Princess, please take your leave! You can take You'er away in a few days!"
The Crown Princess felt as if she had been pardoned and quickly bowed and took her leave.
When the Crown Princess disappeared, Furong's eyes immediately turned red: "Empress, I know you are trying to find a way out for me, but I don't want to leave you! Please allow me to serve you here for a while."
Lan Qingwu shook her head: "If you take good care of You'er, you will fulfill the bond between us as master and servant! Remember, if you want to leave the palace and marry, go find the Crown Prince. I have already made all the arrangements! Don't feel any burden. I have also arranged for Lianqiu to be with Yun'er. I am tired, you can go now!"
With tears in her eyes, Furong knelt down and kowtowed respectfully. After three bows, she stood up and took her leave.
Lan Qingwu will make all arrangements for the palace maids and eunuchs in Fengqi Palace. Ruhan has her own home outside the palace, and she and her husband love and are loyal to each other. They have two sons and two daughters. She doesn't have to worry too much about Ruhan, but Ruping makes her think too much and worry.
At this time, Xiaoguai and Ashan returned from the Sea Kingdom after a long journey. Xiaoguai had already cried bitterly upon entering the Imperial City, so when she and Ashan returned to the palace to meet Lan Qingwu, she was able to control her emotions well. They also brought their two sons with them. Lan Qingwu's spirits were getting weaker and weaker. She was still excited to see them, and she quickly fell asleep again.
One day, Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu were listening to the rain and wind in the Liuli Pavilion in the peach blossom forest. Lan Qingwu suddenly said, "Brother Heng, let me take you to Chang Street to prepare the supplies for our wedding!"
So they walked hand in hand onto the long street. Lan Qingwu held the hand of Emperor Shenwu, and their figures whizzed past on the long street. Their hair flew and tangled together, their skirts overlapped, and their expressions were happy and cheerful.
"Why do I have to look at so many wedding dress fabrics? Is it because the embroidery patterns are different? Why do they all look the same to me? Do I have to look at the style?"
This was the doubtful voice of Emperor Shenwu.
"The patterns on the dragon and phoenix wedding candles are also different? Isn't it enough to just get the most expensive and best ones?"
These matters, which should have been the concern of the Ministry of Rites, fell on Emperor Shenwu, which immediately gave him a headache.
Lan Qingwu explained one by one: "Ordinary people have to decide on the appropriate wedding dress and wedding items according to their family situation and personal preferences. The Ministry of Rites has no control over ordinary people's homes, and there are not so many rules. It all depends on personal choice. But we don't have to worry about money. Brother Heng, we will have whatever you like, and I will pay for it all! We will never let our wedding leave any regrets!"
The Shenwu Emperor was slightly shocked. "...Ruo Ruo, you're responsible for everything. What should I prepare? I can't just sit there and do nothing, leaving the general alone."
Lan Qingwu nodded: "Yes! Brother Heng, you just need to prepare yourself! And didn't Ruo Ruo let you choose the wedding items?"
The Emperor Shenwu stiffened slightly. It seemed that he was still somewhat useful. However, during the selection process, the Emperor Shenwu also slowly got into the role. This feeling of having his woman take care of him, satisfying everything, and pampering him was really good! His heart was filled with joy.
"Why do these dragon and phoenix wedding candles have so many designs and patterns? You asked me if I wanted one with a blessing pattern, a happy event pattern, or a auspicious cloud pattern? They all look the same to me."
"Ruo Ruo, how do I choose? In my eyes, these are all exactly the same. How about picking the most expensive one? And isn't this red too bright for wedding clothes? Should I try another red? Do I have to choose the wedding bed and wardrobe too? Ruo Ruo, where should I put them? What? You've prepared a house? Where is it? Did you buy a blue house yourself?..."
Lan Qingwu answered the questions of the Emperor Shenwu over and over again. The two of them patiently selected various items for the wedding. Finally, Lan Qingwu took the Emperor Shenwu to visit the Lan Mansion she had secretly prepared and sent people to move in all the large furniture they had ordered...
Three days after the seventh princess was married, Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu got married again in the new Lan Mansion.
Their three children, Prince Ding, Qian Hui, Li Xiang, Ru Ping, and Ru Han, as well as Xiao Guai and A Shan, who had returned to the imperial city, all witnessed the ceremony. Lan Qingwu prepared all the necessary ceremonies. They wore their chosen wedding attire. Emperor Shenwu held Lan Qingwu's hand with a red silk ribbon, and the two slowly walked into the hall. The ceremonial master's voice boomed, "Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Two thanks to the high hall!"
"Couple greetings!"
"Send to the bridal chamber!"
The hall was filled with people wishing them well. The prince watched his father, holding the red silk, slowly lead his mother into the bridal chamber. Suddenly, his eyes became tearful. At that moment, he felt immense envy for his father. Their mutual love, trust, and devotion were truly enviable and moving. The prince couldn't imagine himself experiencing such intense emotions. Perhaps, he would never meet that person in his entire life!
In the bridal chamber, the Emperor used a golden scale to lift the bride's veil. Their eyes met, lingering in rapt attention. He took in Lan Qingwu's face, more radiant than ever, and refused to miss a single glance. After the wedding wine, the Emperor and Lan Qingwu gazed at each other, their eyes filled with admiration and smiles. The Emperor gently grasped Lan Qingwu's shoulders, exerting a slight pressure as they both slowly lay sideways on the crimson quilted bed.
Inside the new house, there are red curtains and brocade tents, and red candles with dragons and phoenixes are shining brightly. On the wall, there are double red "囍" characters, and there are pairs of figures on the red lacquered wooden bed, reflecting the carved cloud patterns on it. Brocade furs and quilts are piled on the side, and night pearls emitting a bright jade light are dotted on the walls, shining brightly.
The pairs of jade ruyi ornaments and the lifelike dragon and phoenix ornaments are exquisite and crystal clear.
Emperor Shenwu stared at Lan Qingwu and said gently, "Ruoruo, are you happy?"
Lan Qingwu replied, "Wei Ruo is happy! Brother Heng, how about you?"
Emperor Shenwu said: "If Ruo Ruo is happy, I am happy!"