Chapter 119 Part 2 The Grand Wedding (Part III) : Chu and Meng’s Grand Wedding(2/2)
Having said that much, Yu gonggong left the prison having accomplished his duty.
After Jiang Mu Chen had heard of this news, his both eyes immediately widened. Right when he wanted to inquire further, Yu gonggong had already took his seat inside the horse carriage, starting off his journey towards the Imperial Palace.
But, Yu gonggong was Emperor Yu Qian's servant, Jiang Mu Chen still needed mull over this information, so he didn't immediately leave the prison. Instead he went further inside the prison. When he found the prison cell where Yun Qian Meng had been detained, he proceed to look around, yet he simply failed to find the figures of Mu Chun and the others, his gaze condensed into ice. In an instant he turned around taking quick steps as he stepped out of the prison, leading Ning Feng and the other as they rushed their horses quickly towards the direction of Chu xiangfu.....
This time, both inside and outside of the gates of Chu xiangfu were blazing with lights, the crimson sticker of ‘happiness' hung around the lanterns everywhere, with the air full of festivity.
“Open the gates!” After rushing wildly for a short period of time, Chen Wang tightened up the reins of the horses as he stopped beside the gates of Chu xiangfu, Inside Chu xiangfu, a faint sound of instruments playing echoed from within, causing his eyes to be full of anger, his cold eyes swept through the young manservants guarding outside the gates as he roared.
Seeing a fierce person suddenly appeared in the gates of the residence, that young manservant actually turned around and ran inside, momentarily closing the corner gates of Chu xiangfu.
Chen Wang seeing that servant boy being outrageous, who would go so far as to leave him outside the door, immediately got down from his horse and lead Ning Feng and the others towards Chu xiangfu.
But at this time, the tightly closed corner gate suddenly opened, presenting the steward of Chu xiangfu. When he saw Chen Wang's face, he immediately bowed down with his hands held in front and smiled, “Wangye, how do you find the time to visit Chu xiangfu today? However, our xiangye is still in the Palace right now, I'm afraid that he will not be able to entertain wangye at present!”
“How dare you, you have actually blocked wangye's path, don't you want to live anymore?” Seeing that steward going so far as to block Chen Wang's path, Ning Feng immediately advanced forward and reprimanded!
But that steward seemed to have learned Chu Fei Yang's technique. Being subjected under Ning Feng's strict reprimand, he did not show the least bit of fear or anger, just a shallow smile as he said, “Wangye please do not blame me, as a servant I am just following xiangye's instructions.”
“Get lost, or else benwang will kill you!” Holding the long sword in his hand firmly, Jiang Mu Chen stared at the blazing crimson lights before his eyes, the cheerful voices became extremely clear in his ears, his heart was so anxious like burning flames, the sword in his hand suddenly obstructed in front of that steward's chest, pushing him aside with exerted force.
Although that steward's figure wasn't tall, yet he wasn't easily being pushed aside by Chen Wang, but instead he was still standing in his current position all along, smiled and said “Don't be anxious, wangye! Xiangye had instructed me, he said that if wangye came over to visit xiangfu, we should open wide the gates of xiangfu to welcome wangye!”
While speaking, that steward lifted up both of his hands, clapping them three times in midair, seeing that originally being tightly closed main gate of xiangfu had actually being opened immediately.
After that, that steward smiled and said, “Wangye, please proceed!”
Jiang Mu Chen glanced at the steward, then he turned around and looked at Chu xiangfu which was currently reflecting a huge span of reddish lights, immediately he lifted his leg and set his foot further inside....
But, there was not a single person present inside Chu xiangfu, those cheerful sounds were just an opera group singing and playing their instruments. As Jiang Mu Chen proceeded further inside, his facial expression turned uglier, as it happened, the steward standing beside him even enraged him by saying, “Wangye, xiangye said, if you are still worried, you may flip through the entire Chu xiangfu, he will not have any objection regarding that!”
After speaking, that steward immediately turned around and left, leaving Jiang Mu Chen behind wearing a gloomy face as he stood in middle of the backyard all by himself.
“Damn it!” All the face of the people related to Chu Fei Yang quickly flashed through his mind, Jiang Mu Chen immediately cursed in a lowered voice, he had no desire to stay in this Chu xiangfu any longer being lured to this territory of the enemy. With great rush he led Ning Feng out of Chu xiangfu, quickly mounted on the horseback, running quickly towards another house in the courtyard.
“Everyone, close the gates!” Seeing Chen Wang had already left, that steward immediately instructed in a clear voice.
At this moment it was full of joy inside Chu wangfu. Musical instruments played, then all the people watched as Chu Fei Yang held Yun Qian Meng's hand as they slowly walked to the ceremonial hall.
At this time, Chu Wang, Gu laotaijun, Qu Ling Ao and the others were already anxiously waiting for them as they were seated inside the banquet hall. Even Rong Yun He was smiling as watched the two persons leisurely enter the ceremonial hall.
“They are truly a perfect couple, aren't they!” Today Chu Wang was extremely pleased. Seeing his own grandson wearing a crimson wedding robe leading the woman he loved as they approached, his face beamed making people no longer be able to see his eyes.
Gu laotaijun was also in a great mood, immediately following Chu Wang's words she spoke, “Wangye you are right! Fei Yang is a talented person, our Meng'er is also a great beauty, they are naturally a perfect couple!”
The ceremony hadn't even finished yet but the way she called him already changed!
But Yun Qian Meng was feeling gloomy underneath her red veil. It was fortunate that Chu Wang did not see her current expression, unexpectedly praising that they were ‘a perfect couple, a match made in heaven'.
If he were to see her face being covered with a huge amount of powder and cosmetics on by her cousin, perhaps he would not have spoken so highly of her anymore!
Indulging herself in fancy thoughts, a huge hand pulled off the red silk fabric in her hand, afterwards holding her hand, immediately leading her to all the people who were sitting in the main hall.historical
Only until this moment was Yun Qian Meng was able to truly feel Chu Fei Yang's presence. The two of them had not seen each other for a long time. The matron of honor just tucked in thatred silk then earnestly instructed her to walk out. There was no time at all to chat but the warm and powerful hands of Chu Fei Yang were telling her very clearly that he had already returned safe and sound. Yun Qian Meng could now take a breath of relief. A smile spread across her delicate face underneath the veil. Her small hands immediately gripped Chu Fei Yang's tightly.
Chu Fei Yang felt the change in Yun Qian Meng's emotions and also squeezed back with just enough strength not to hurt her. He led her along beside him protectively, staring at her through the red veil with a look of infatuation, as if he had a lot of things he wanted to say to her.
“Alright, alright, let us now start the ceremony, you can continue to look at her once you get back! Seriously, as if you were afraid that people will not know that you are getting married today, just grow up!” Seeing Chu Fei Yang's absent-minded look, Chu Wang took the opportunity and started to jeer at his own grandson.
The people sitting inside the ceremonial hall laughed out loud one by one having heard of Chu Wang's words.
Chu Fei Yang did not seem to be embarrassed. Since all the people could see through him, naturally he would not hide. On the contrary he just stared straightly at the gorgeous Yun Qian Meng, the thoughts and feelings in his heart were even more obvious.
“Xiangye, let's start the ceremony! Or else the lucky hour will be over soon!” But, Shangguan Mama spoke to remind them of the lucky hour.
Only up to this moment, did Chu Fei Yang then reluctantly pull away his gaze temporarily, facing Shangguan Mama he nodded his head. Afterwards they heard the voice of the leader of the ceremony shouting loudly.
“First bow to the Heaven and Earth!”
“Second bow to the honorable elders!”
“Husband and wife bow to each other!”
Yun Qian Meng was not moved by the first two ceremonial words, but when ‘husband and wife bow to each other' was said, the smile in the corner of her mouth became even sweeter.
Afterwhich she saw Chu Fei Yang lean closer to her once again, gently grasping her hand, under the noisy cheering sounds of all the people, he led her along as they walked towards the direction of their bridal chamber...
Meanwhile, Chen Wang had finally arrived at the front gates of Chu wangfu. Seeing the Chu wangfu having not the least bit of difference than its usual days, Jiang Mu Chen felt like there's a huge chance that this was Yun Qian Meng's hiding place.
With his hands tightly grabbing the long sword, Jiang Mu Chen quickly hopped down from the horseback, directly walking towards the gates of Chu wangfu.
“Who's there!” But when Jiang Mu Chen reached the stairs, a group of imperial guards dressed in black showed up from all sides, seeing them full of solemn and respectful murderous spirit, the firm expression in their eyes immediately let Ning Feng, who was following behind Jiang Mu Chen, understand that, perhaps this was the most elite troops under the Chu Wang's command.
These men only followed Chu Wang's command alone, even if it was Emperor Yu Qian's words, they will never follow them.
Even if wangye was to meet force with force with them this time, perhaps the one who would suffered from loss would be wangye. After all, these men had indeed experienced life or death in the real battlefield and they had survived, their fighting experiences were more ferocious than those military leaders within the Imperial Court.
During this time, what they had brought were just a group of normal imperial guards, perhaps they simply were no match for them.
With this analysis, Ning Feng was about to convince Chen Wang, yet he discovered that he had directly walked forward in his emotionless face, completely not being concerned about the real military man in front of him.
“Wangye, you have come to visit my official residence at this late hour, what is your intention?” During this time, the main gate of Chu wangfu was opened wide, Chu Nan Shan who was wearing a dark purple prince robe as he walked outside with a profound expression. Surprisingly, Qu Zhang Qing, who was just with Chen Wang earlier, was right behind him.
Seeing this group of people playing tricks with him, treating him like a monkey, Jiang Mu Chen's heart was full of anger. Also seeing at this moment, this old fool Chu Nan Shan had actually being pretentious towards him, he coldly laughed and said, “Intention? Naturally, benwang came to Chu wangfu to take back benwang's Ce Fei!”
As if seeing sleep walker, Chu Wang's face suddenly appeared to be startled, after which he lifted up his hand and scooped his ears, then in a loud voice he asked Qu Zhang Qing who was beside him, “Kid, what did he say he was here for?”
Qu Zhang Qing held back his laughter at Chu Wang's playfulness, with a stern and proper voice he said, “Reporting wangye, Chen Wang said he came here to look for his Ce Fei.”
“Oh, so that's the concern!” As if he had just understood what Chen Wang said, Chu Wang knitted up his brows and pondered for a moment, afterwhich he slowly said, “Oh Chen Wang, if you want to find your Ce Fei, go find her in some other places! Inside the residence of an old man like me, there's nothing to look for. If other people were to hear about it, they might mistakenly thought that I'm not a decent old man. You young people, only knew how to bully old folks, considering my age, you didn't pay much attention to me, the public morals are degenerating with each passing day!”
As if suffering from an enormous grievance, Chu Wang suddenly sighed feeling deeply hurt in his heart.
Jiang Mu Chen's brows suddenly forwned, Chu Nan Shan's appearance already told him that, Yun Qian Meng must be inside Chu wangfu, perhaps she was already performing the wedding ceremony with Chu Fei Yang.
Thinking about this possibility, Jiang Mu Chen felt his heart being pushed down by a huge stone, so heavy that he was unable to breathe. He regretted that he could not strike Chu Wang in front and burst inside.
But, Jiang Mu Chen also knew that, even if he was able to fight against Chu Nan Shan, Qu Zhang Qing was also present, perhaps he would be heavily outnumbered.
But, in the bottom of his heart, he was still not reconciled, taking a step forward, before he could speak, he heard the sound of wheels of horse carriage hitting the limestone road.
Not for long, Yu gonggong had actually appeared again before Chen Wang's eyes.
Unexpectedly seeing Chu Wang, Yu gonggong immediately went ahead and saluted “Greetings, wangye, how is your health wangye? Having just come from Luo City, wangye must be tired!”
Chu Nan Shan looked at Yu gonggong who appeared just in time, he immediately restrained back his playful heart. Slightly narrowing his both eyes and lightly nodding his head as he spoke, “In the dead of the night, why do you come here, Yu gonggong?”
Seeing Chu Wang behaving this way, it gave rise to the fear in Yu gonggong's heart. Most likely, only the person who had gone through battlefields for a long time, would be able to develop a body full of solemn air, such kind of prestige being accumulated through time, even Chen Wang who was similarly being a wangye and also came from the Imperial Family, simply could not be compared with him, who had captured everyone's heart.
Hearing Chu Wang's interrogation, Yu gonggong immediately answered, “Reporting wangye, the reasons why I came here, firstly, to congratulate Chu Xiang on his grand wedding on behalf of His Majesty and the Empress Dowager, due to the time being late at night, it was unsuitable for His Majesty and the Empress Dowager to go out of the Palace, that's why they had sent nubi to come over here to congratulate them! Secondly, I'm following my orders to invite Chen wangye to enter the Palace, His Majesty is already waiting for you in the main hall.”
Jiang Mu Chen looked at Yu gonggong, instantly he coldly laughed and said, “This late at night, His Majesty wanted me to enter the Palace for what matter?”
Yu gonggong glanced at Chen Wang who was still in an angry state, also seeing Chu Wang looking as if the matter was of no concern to himself, he could only summon up his courage and explain, “Wangye, His Majesty summoned you, evidently His Majesty has his own purpose. If you asked me about it, I really don't have any idea!”
Finished speaking, Yu gonggong immediately smiled and looked at Chu Wang, bidding his farewell, “The time is already late, I shall take my leave in advance. I will not disturb wangye's rest.”
Chu Wang nodded his head, after which facing Chen Wang who still had no plan to take his leave he said, “Chen Wang, sometimes if you missed the opportunity, then you shouldn't look back trying to redeem it anymore. With foresight one wouldn't regret past deeds. Benwang advises that you must quickly hurry back to your carriage and proceed to the Imperial Palace.”
Hearing Chu Nan Shan's words, the murderous intent in Chen Wang's eyes became even stronger, then he retorted coldly, “Do you think that, I will let them go?”
Chu Wang just ignorantly smiled, looking at that dark and gloomy limestone road, he slowly spoke, “Then we should see if you have the ability to do it!”
Chen Wang did not want to talk rubbish with Chu Nan Shan anymore, with a baleful look all over his body he turned around and hopped onto the horseback, afterwhich he tightened up the reins and coldly declared, “Tell Chu Fei Yang, I will not simply let him off!”
After speaking, Jiang Mu Chen's feet forcefully nudged the horse belly, that horse quickly rushed out.
Yet Chu Wang just pulled a face facing his back figure, after which feeling aggrieved he said, “He didn't even give me silvers, for what reason should benwang relay his message! I won't do it, let's see what you can do? You people are also not allowed to talk nonsense!”
Not only did he refuse to tell, he had actually threatened the imperial guard beside him to keep his mouth shut!
All the people followed Chu Fei Yang as they crowded in their room which was elegantly decorated, Shangguan Mama took out a beam of steelyard and handed it over to Chu Fei Yang, hinting him to unveil the head covering of his bride.
Chu Fei Yang took over the steelyard, picking a corner of the veil, gently and slowly lifted open the veil which was covering Yun Qian Meng's real face.
An extremely delicately beautiful face adorned with makeup suddenly appeared before Chu Fei Yang's eyes. Yun Qian Meng's both eyes could finally see the light. Immediately following the direction wherein the veil had been lifted up she looked over, and she saw Chu Fei Yang was actually gazing at her in full attention.
That pair of dark and bright eyes were full of emotions, too much that they almost overflowed from between his brows, gradually gave rise to his face full of shallow smile. Yet, Yun Qian Meng who he was gazing at all along, could not help but slightly blush, having a slight shyness as she shifted her both eyes, and discovered that there were full of people standing by the doorway of their bedroom, even Gu laotaijun, Chen laotaijun were also staring at her and Chu Fei Yang with their faces full of smiles. Suddenly Yun Qian Meng's face blushed even more, she could not help but shifther gaze away, focusing her attention towards the wine cup in the round table in front of her.
“Xiangye, sit down now, it's time to share the nuptial cup of wine!” Shangguan Mama was able to see the unnatural behavior of Yun Qian Meng, suddenly she laughed and permitted Chu Fei Yang to sit down beside Yun Qian Meng, so as to avoid staring at the bride for too long. Then she turned around and fetched two cups of wine, then handed them over to the two of them.
This time the sound of laughter echoed from the doorway, probably the people couldn't help but laughed for witnessing this situation. However by the fear that Chu Fei Yang would drive them away, one by one they covered their mouths and laughed stealthily.
“By drinking the nuptial cups, from now on you will be the married couple living in perfect harmony!” Along with Shangguan Mama's words of blessings, Yun Qian Meng and Chu Fei Yang faced each other as they drank the cross-cupped wine in their hands.
Although it was just a cup of excellent Chinese wine, but it made the redness in Yun Qian Meng's cheeks looked even more gorgeous as if it was plated with a layer of rouge, touching Chu Fei Yang's heart, with all parts of the ceremony being completed, they quickly stood up, including Shangguan Mama, they drove away all the people standing in the doorway.
“Hey, who stepped on my foot?” During the confusion, Mu Chun's soft shout could be heard.
“Ouch, who bumped my head?” Ying Xia's shout out for pain followed suit.
“Grandma, be careful!” Qu Fei Qing considerably obedient voice slowly echoed.
“Xi Lin, send all the people back to their rooms to rest!” This time, Chu Fei Yang's ruthless voice echoed.
‘Bang!' After which was the sound of door closing.
Within the room of the newlyweds, it suddenly sank into a total silence, only the soft flickering sound of burning red happiness candle could be heard.
Chu Fei Yang unhurriedly approached beside the bed, slowly sat down beside Yun Qian Meng. With one hand gently lifting up her slightly lowered head, his both eyes looked at her containing gentle feelings.
“Boo-ha!” After a long while, unable to restrain himself he started to laugh in his sleeve.
Yun Qian Meng suddenly glared at him with resentment she slapped off Chu Fei Yang's hand with one hand, then she grasped the silk handkerchief in her hands, wiping off the heavy makeup on her face.
She knew it very well, that with her current appearance, it might have caused Chu Fei Yang to laugh at her. But since during that time her cousin was too excited, she had not put up much resistance, as a result she was being jeered at by someone.
“Let me do it!” But during this time, Chu Fei Yang took over the handkerchief in her hand, gently lifting up her face, with earnest eyes, he exerted effort trying to gently wipe off the makeup on her face.
Along with this, she was being stared at by Chu Fei Yang for such a long period of time. Yun Qian Meng's face became even more reddish, this time being not concealed by the powder and cosmetics, perhaps the blush became even more obvious.
“It's done!” Chu Fei Yang spoke in a lowered voice, looking at the blushing face, Chu Fei Yang's eyes contained a faint smiling expression, after which he lowered down his head and planted a gentle kiss on Yun Qian Meng's bright and clean, snow white forehead, afterwhich he drew her into his embrace.
After a long while, Yun Qian Meng was able to hear Chu Fei Yang let out a gentle sound of satisfaction.
But, after which the sound of his voice somewhat carrying the blame echoed once again.
“I originally planned to marry you inside Chu xiangfu, but with the current situation, I could only borrow my grandfather's wangfu!” Chu Fei Yang's eyes were full of gentle affections as he softly explained.
“Kekeke....” But during this time, a loud coughing echoed from outside the door, afterwhich Chu Wang's frivolous voice resounded, “Young fellow, you've finally realized the advantage of having a grandfather? I wanted to let you live inside the wangfu, yet no matter what, you refused to listen to your grandpa, now you had to rely on this old man!”
Hearing these words, Chu Fei Yang suddenly knitted up his brows, while Yun Qian Meng just pursed up her lips and gently smiled. It was only the mischievous old man like Chu Wang, would eavesdrop in the corner of the wall during his grandson's wedding night.
“Since you are aware that you are old enough, then why haven't you gone to sleep at this hour? You need to know how to maintain your health at this old age, don't always do things that are not beneficial to your health! This time during the middle of the night, if grandpa was to hear something, wouldn't it make your heart pent up with frustration?” Chu Fei Yang's words were quite frank, for a moment it made Yun Qian Meng shrink back her head, with her face flushed as she moved away her eyes, refusing to meet Chu Fei Yang's eyes.
“Kekeke....” The burst of coughing sound continued to resound from outside the door, the usually unrestrained Chu Wang was schocked by Chu Fei Yang's words. After a while, he stammered, “I.... I.... am unable to sleep due to my old age.... simply cannot....”
“Xi Lin!” Chu Fei Yang suddenly called out sternly.
“Xiangye, nubi is present!” Xi Lin's voice echoed from outside the door, causing Yun Qian Meng's face to blush even more, her heart could not help but feel upset that, during the night of the wedding, how many more people were eavesdropping outside. Who said that people from ancient times will be old-fashioned and conservative? As for her opinion, each and every one of them was quite open-minded, going so far as to eavesdrop outside someone's bedroom.
“Tonight there's no need for you to be on night duty, you go ahead and accompany wangye back to take some rest now!” Chu Fei Yang suddenly spoke, and actually permitting Xi Lin to go ahead and sleep together with Chu Wang.
Yun Qian Meng could no longer resist, eventually she broke into a laugh, the shyness in her heart gradually dissipated along with Chu Fei Yang's words.
“Brat, I'm your grandpa, how could you allow this blockhead Xi Lin to accompany me, you....” Chu Wang's noisy chatter suddenly echoed from outside the door, but, Xi Lin always followed Chu Fei Yang's command, thus Chu Wang's voice became softer and softer, apparently he must have been dragged away by Xi Lin.
The candle light swayed, reflecting on Yun Qian Meng's flawlessly white face making her look even more attractive. Chu Fei Yang's dark eyes being illuminated by the candlelight carried only the image of Yun Qian Meng, a set of crimson bridal dress had transformed her into his bride. The scene before his eyes made his usually unrestrained heart seemed to have found a harbor for docking among the feeting waves and the surging turbulences, from now on, there would be a person who would be walking with him for the rest his life, such kind of feeling was too wonderful to be expressed in words, causing Chu Fei Yang to involuntarily smile. His gaze looked increasingly gentle, slightly stretching out his long arm, instantly holding Yun Qian Meng's slender waist gently, softly exerting the effort, embracing the woman who had easily made him lose his mind in his arms, refusing to let go.
Yun Qian Meng quietly inclined her ears as she leaned on Chu Fei Yang's arms, her both hands hugging his waist tightly, until she was absolutely certain about Chu Fei Yang's warm body temperature and strong heartbeat, she had finally laid down all the worries in her heart.
“I was really worried that something might have happened to you!” When she had received a letter indicating that Chu Fei Yang wanted to personally take the experiment, on the surface Yun Qian Meng seemed to be calm, but deep within her heart she had been very anxious, for fear that there might be a tiny bit of mistake.
“Fortunately, we have God's blessings, we were not separated! But, Meng'er, you silly girl could be very stingy! You've only let Xi Lin deliver just one letter, making me even more worried about your safety in the capital. During the usual days when I've missed you, I could only rely on that embroidered handkerchief everyday, you are indeed a heartless woman. Did you think that I really don't care, really don't want everything I have with you?” Yet quite unexpectedly, her concerned statement had attracted a lot of complaints from Chu Fei Yang.
Yun Qian Meng smiled gently. In fact she was touched deep within her heart, apparently she had made him feel so worried.
Hearing the steady heart beat beside her ears had started to become disorderly, Yun Qian Meng slowly lifted her head, a captivated look in her eyes, her face blushing as she lifted her both arms tiptoed her feet as she wrapped herself around Chu Fei Yang's neck, with a bit of naughtiness combined with her shyness as she said, “Then chennu shall offer herself to you, are you satisfied now, xiangye?”
Before her voice dropped, she felt her own waist being wrapped up tightly, her entire body was tightly pressed against Chu Fei Yang's body. Chu Fei Yang suddenly carried her up half bending his both knees, both his eyes were smiling, his tone of voice was extremely serious as he said, “You are forbidden to regret.”
Having said that far, he carried Yun Qian Meng while striding big steps as he walked towards the huge bed which was full of red festive designs....