Accidentally dressed as an empress

In the evening, the golden-red sunset illuminated the entire Lingyun City.

Recently, the garrison troops have been busy ransacking houses, and their figures have been frequently seen shuttling between various mansions.

The soldiers entered an official's house, rummaged through the drawers and cabinets, turned every corner of the room upside down, and even searched the bed carefully.

While the official's residence wasn't lavishly decorated, it held a unique charm. The cellar contained countless treasures, a truly staggering sight. The soldiers, expressionless, carried box after box of valuables from the cellar.

Zhong Lu stood in the yard, looking at the mess before him, and couldn't help but feel a little sad. If you have wealth but can't keep it, it's like drawing water with a bamboo basket, all in vain.

She waved her hand, signaling the soldiers to speed up.

At this time, an official trembled and walked up to her, begging for mercy in a low voice: "Captain Zhong, please have mercy on me and spare my family."

Zhong Lu glanced at her coldly without saying anything. These officials usually embezzled and accepted bribes, and they deserved their punishment. Now that their homes were raided, it was their own fault.

She turned to the sergeant and said, "Hurry up and finish work as soon as possible. It's time to change shifts."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers quickened their movements. Soon, the courtyard returned to peace. Zhong Lu led the troops out of the official's residence.

At the corner of the street, a beggar woman sat, looking at the boxes they were escorting. She said, "The houses in Lingyun City, the people living inside, and the plaques hanging on the doorsteps are all changing like a revolving lantern. What's so good about being a noble? It's not as good as the freedom of an old beggar like me."

Zhong Lu couldn't help but smile when he heard this. That's the truth.

A garrison soldier curled his lips and said with some disdain: "Things change. One moment you are a noble person, the next moment, you are not."

Zhong Lu said to his soldiers, "Alright, stop talking nonsense. Go back quickly. I have to go and see the bride off."

"Is there a brother getting married in Captain Zhong's family?"

"Yes." Zhong Lu said.

The sergeant began to jeer, "Is the groom handsome?"

Zhong Lu patted the man's back with his scabbard, "Go away, you are disrespectful. ... No matter how beautiful she is, she is not yours."

"Captain Zhong, let us go and take a look, and share in the joy."

"Captain, please take us to the ceremony."

"...I just love to join in the fun. Let's go, I'll take you there."

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On the eighth day of October, everything goes well.

It was almost dusk and the wedding procession had stopped outside the Zhong Mansion. The sound of drums and music and suonas was very lively.

When Zhong Lu returned to the Zhong Mansion, he saw red lanterns hanging everywhere, red silk fluttering in the wind, and the atmosphere was full of joy.

Inside the groom's boudoir, Zhong Yi had already finished dressing. He wore a phoenix crown and a shawl, and a pearl curtain swayed gently, revealing his beautiful face. Attendants busied themselves with putting the finishing touches on his makeup.

In the courtyard, Yunxiu had been waiting for a long time. She was dressed in a bright red brocade robe and paced back and forth, becoming a little anxious.

"Look how anxious the bride is," the servant sent from the palace teased her, "don't worry, the auspicious time hasn't arrived yet."

Yunxiu waited anxiously until two figures, one tall and one short, finally emerged from the courtyard. Led by Zhong Lu, they slowly entered the courtyard and arrived beside Yunxiu.

The elders of the Zhong family met Yunxiu and performed the etiquette between the king and his subject.

Zhong Lu also bowed to her and handed the ribbon to her. Yunxiu took the red ribbons in the hands of Zhong Yi and Zhong Qi and took them onto the float.

The guests threw peanuts and dried fruits onto the float, and laughter and joy rang out one after another.

Zhong Lu stood aside, watching this scene, a relieved smile on his face.

As dusk fell, Yunxiu mounted her white horse and returned home with the man she had been longing for. Red lanterns hung high in the sky, like a galaxy of stars, lighting up the entire path leading to the bride's arrival.

The people from the Zhong family also followed the wedding procession and went to the eldest princess's residence for a drink.

Yunxiu helped Zhong Yi and Zhong Qi get off the flower carriage. The three of them entered the mansion, completed the ceremony of greeting each other in the main hall, and officially became husband and wife.

Doctor Zhou and Zhou Jing, who were watching the ceremony, sat together drinking, while Ren Li was busy running around. The Lin family sat at one table, the Xu family sat at another, the Yu family sat at another, the Li family sat at another, the Gu family sat at another, and Yunxiu even reserved a table for the Zhong family.

When everyone was present, Yunxiu went to invite everyone to drink together.

Before I knew it, it was late at night.

In Zhongxiuyuan's bedroom, red candles were shining brightly, the flickering candlelight illuminating the walls red, and the entire bedroom was dyed a festive red.

Inside the house, red silk is dotted around, and two begonias are in full bloom in an exquisite white pottery vase.

Zhong Yi sat on the edge of the bed, wearing a phoenix crown on her head and a bridal robe on her body. Her red makeup had not yet been removed, making her look even more charming.

His fingers were tightly twisting the corners of his clothes, and he felt both nervous and expectant.

Zhong Yi could only see a pair of boots from the corner of her veil. Yun Xiu stood in front of her but did not move.

After standing there for a long time, Yunxiu seemed to be sobering up. She finally reached out and gently lifted his veil. At that moment, Zhong Yi's face appeared before her. The makeup was... a little too heavy. Yunxiu suppressed a smile, and Zhong Yi's eyes became more and more puzzled.

Yunxiu raised her hand and gently wiped the red lipstick off his lips with her fingertips. A weight seemed to fall off her heart. "Ayi, you don't like red makeup, do you? I'll wipe it off for you."

Zhong Yi took her fingers away and pulled her down on him. "I don't want to rub it like this." Zhong Yi kissed her lips directly. "I want to rub it like this."

The flickering red candle illuminates the loving couple kissing passionately.

Yunxiu remembered something and stood up. "There's one thing left to do. Drink the wedding wine..."

According to wedding customs, the couple should drink the wedding wine together on the wedding night.

Yunxiu picked up the wine jug on the table, poured wine into the glass, drank half of it, and before she could pass it to him, Zhong Yi came over and took the rim of the glass to drink. Yunxiu had no choice but to hold the glass and feed him. Zhong Yi seemed to have done a lot of unexpected things tonight.

After drinking the wedding wine, Yunxiu gently held Zhong Yi's hand, looked into his eyes, and said softly, "I have waited for this day for a long time."

Zhong Yi held her fingers tightly and said with a smile, "A Xiu, me too."

"From now on, Ayi is my legal husband. He has to manage the family and take good care of my wife..."

Zhong Yi lowered his head and rested it on her shoulder. "Well, I will serve my wife well."

Yunxiu suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Zhong Qi, what do you think of Ren Li as a good match for him?"

Zhong Yi remained silent and did not answer.

Yunxiu asked again, "Otherwise, what about Li Xian? What about Lin Zichen?"

"Your Highness, a night of love is worth a thousand gold. We can talk about other people's affairs tomorrow morning." Zhong Yi pushed Yunxiu down on the bed.

Seeing Zhong Yi's passionate attitude, the "Eating Melon System" advises the host not to consummate the marriage tonight, and prompts, "The host is already pregnant, two months."

The system even blamed her, "The host is so careless that she didn't even realize her period hadn't come. Fortunately, the child is strong and resilient."

"Wait," Yunxiu quickly stopped Zhong Yi and said, "I'm pregnant."

Zhong Yi's eyes widened slightly when he heard this, suddenly becoming surprisingly bright. He reached out and touched her belly. They were having a child?

He wanted to embroider clothes and shoes for the child, make a small bed, a rattle, a rocking horse...

But now, he had more urgent matters to deal with. Zhong Yi held her hand and said, "Then my wife, please help me..."

He is such a seductive demon.