inspire-indiana Chapter 172 Frank Loveliness
Chapter 172 Frank Loveliness
After talking with Li Yueran for a while, Xu Ke stood up.
"Sister Ran, today is your big day, so I won't stay here long. I'm going to the Duke of Ning's Mansion with the prince."
Li Yueran stood up to see him off and said with a smile.
"Okay, take care, sister. I'll visit you again in a few days."
"Sister Ran, there's no need to see me off. Go back and sit down. The groom hasn't arrived yet, so don't step out of your boudoir."
Xu Keke said this and walked out with Dingdang and Anxiang.
There was a large group of people standing outside the courtyard gate.
Seeing Princess Sheng and the others coming out, everyone smiled brightly.
Chu Musheng stepped forward and supported Xu Keke.
Then he said to Prime Minister Li.
"Sir Li, I have to take the princess to the Ningguo Mansion, so I won't bother you here anymore."
Prime Minister Li hurriedly bowed.
"Your Highness and Princess, take care. I will host a banquet for you another day."
Prime Minister Li naturally knew that the Regent had a good relationship with the Ningguo Mansion, so he would definitely go to the Ningguo Mansion to attend the wedding banquet of Prince Ning.
The fact that the Prince Regent brought the princess with him was already a great honor to the Prime Minister's Office.
He was very grateful and respectfully led the way for the prince and princess.
He escorted the prince and princess all the way to the carriage that led to Prince Sheng's mansion.
Everyone saluted.
"Farewell, Prince Regent and Princess Sheng."
The prime minister's son Li Yueze was also among them.
Ever since the Regent and Princess Sheng arrived, he and his father have been following in the Regent's footsteps.
Firstly, it was a matter of etiquette, and secondly, he also wanted to see more of the Regent and the Princess.
The Prince Regent and the Princess wore brocade robes of the same color today. The deep red color reflected strands of gold in the sunlight, making them noble and dazzling.
When the two stood side by side, they looked like a perfect couple favored by God, and their every move showed dignity and love.
Li Yueze watched the carriage go farther and farther away, and couldn't help feeling envious and yearning in his heart.
For him, such power and love are an unattainable dream.
.......
Inside the carriage, Xu Ke leaned lightly against Chu Musheng, closing her eyes slightly.
Chu Musheng gently put his arm around her shoulders and massaged them lightly.
"My beloved concubine, if you are tired, please take a nap. I will call you when we get to the Ningguo Mansion."
Xu Keke put his arms around Chu Musheng's neck.
"I'm not tired. I'm just thinking about how I felt when I was waiting in my boudoir for the prince to come and marry me."
"Oh? Princess, what were you thinking at that time? Tell me, I want to know too."
Chu Musheng put his arm around Xu Keke's waist to make her lean more comfortably.
Xu Ke's entire body weight was on Chu Musheng.
She thought about it and said with a smile.
"I can't explain it clearly. I'm a little nervous, a little excited, a little scared, and a little greedy for your beauty, Your Highness..."
Chu Musheng was overjoyed when he heard this, and gently stroked Xu Ke's hair beside her ear.
"My princess is adorably candid."
Chu Musheng raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of doting, and placed his palm on Xu Keke's abdomen.
"I am also jealous of my beloved concubine. After our child is born, I will definitely love her even more."
Xu Keke gave him a coquettish look.
"Your Highness soiled my underwear last night."
"That's because I don't want to hurt my beloved concubine and our child. My beloved concubine, please don't move. Let me feel for any fetal movement."
.......
After an unknown amount of time, the carriage slowly stopped.
"Your Highness, we have arrived at the Ningguo Mansion."
Sheng Wu's voice came from outside the car window.
"Ah."
Chu Musheng gently woke up Xu Keke.
"My dear, wake up, we are here."
Xu Ke rubbed his eyes, sobered up a little, and got off the carriage with Chu Musheng.
The Ningguo Mansion is bustling with people, even more lively than the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Big red lanterns were hung high, and a vermilion carpet was laid from the gate to the front of the hall.
The colorful silk dancing in the wind looks like gorgeous clouds in the sky.
At the gate of the mansion, two majestic stone lions were tied with red silk, looking festive.
The sound of firecrackers resounded through the sky. The crackling sound seemed to be telling the sweetness and happiness of the newlyweds, adding infinite joy to the wedding.
The guests were dressed in gorgeous clothes, coming and going with smiles on their faces, and the sound of bowing and congratulations could be heard everywhere.
Duke Ningguo and his wife were standing outside the mansion.
The news was received long before the carriage from Prince Sheng's palace arrived.
At this time, the old Duke came over with everyone.
"Welcome, Prince and Princess!"
Duke Ningguo bowed in greeting.
Chu Musheng raised his hand.
"You are too polite, old Duke. Today is the Crown Prince's great joy, and the King and the Princess have come specially to offer congratulations."
Duke Ningguo straightened up and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Princess, for coming."
Xu Ke nodded slightly and glanced at Duke Ningguo.
Although this old duke has some gray hair and beard.
But he was in very good spirits, dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a amiable smile on his face.
The Duke's wife beside him did not say a word, but she smiled gently and peacefully.
Everyone exchanged greetings and walked into the mansion together.
The courtyard is filled with flowers of various colors, competing with each other in beauty and fragrance.
The corridors are hung with exquisite paper-cuts and calligraphy and paintings, all of which are good wishes for the newlyweds.
In the lobby, red candles were burning brightly and wedding characters were posted.
The golden nanmu tables and chairs are arranged neatly, covered with red tablecloths.
The musicians played elegant music.
Duke Ningguo invited Chu Musheng and Xu Keke to sit in the main seat, and the maids in the mansion served them tea and snacks.
"Today is my son's wedding. I am deeply grateful to the Prince and Princess for coming. I have gone to greet the new bride, and the feast will begin soon."
Chu Musheng picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"The old Duke will go and entertain the guests, and I will just accompany the princess."
Duke Ningguo wanted to accompany them, but he didn't want to disturb the prince and princess, so he had to bow.
"Then I, old minister, will excuse myself first."
After saying that, he turned around to greet other guests.
Xu Ke looked around and whispered to Chu Musheng.
"Your Highness, this Ningguo Mansion is very carefully decorated. I believe the Crown Prince's marriage has been planned for a long time."
Chu Musheng smiled and nodded.
"The Ningguo Mansion hasn't held a wedding in many years. Today is the Crown Prince's wedding, so naturally it must be a grand occasion."
Not long after, another burst of firecrackers was heard outside the mansion.
It turned out that Prince Ning had returned with his bride, followed by a wedding procession, and it was a very lively scene.
The bride Li Yueran, wearing a red veil, was supported by the bridesmaid and walked slowly into the hall with Prince Ning holding the red silk.
"The auspicious time has arrived, the newlyweds are about to perform their ceremony!"
the master of ceremonies shouted.
Prince Ning and his bride Li Yueran completed their wedding ceremony in the presence of everyone.
The newlyweds were escorted to the bridal chamber by the bridesmaids and maids.
In the banquet hall, guests took their seats one after another.
Duke Ningguo and his wife arranged for several senior officials in the court to accompany the Regent and the Princess.
Among them was Lord Chen, who had met Xu Ke once.
After everyone sat down, they greeted each other. They were all acquaintances, so there was nothing awkward about it.
Duke Ningguo and his wife were also present.
On Xu Ke's left is Chu Musheng, and on his right is the Duke's wife.
Delicious dishes were presented in a continuous stream.