Golden Branch

"Ah, Ajiu, okay, okay..."

Perhaps it was a rare happy event for the Wang family, or perhaps it was the perfect match between the golden boy and the beautiful girl in front of them, but even Mrs. Xie, who was usually cold and selfish, was moved.

She forced herself to stay healthy, and with her crooked mouth, she spoke her farewell words in a halting and unclear manner, ignoring the saliva flowing from the corners of her mouth.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu knelt and bowed to Madam Xie, saying, "I will follow your instructions!"

"well--"

Mrs. Xie's old face, still sickly, was gleaming with satisfaction and relief.

When the guests saw this scene, some were moved and sad, while others nodded in satisfaction.

Hurrah!

The elders are kind and the younger generations are filial.

The Wang family of Yizhou truly lived up to their reputation as a noble family.

Of course, the most eye-catching person at the scene was not the seriously ill Mrs. Xie, but the newlyweds.

Lou Yu was wearing a red wedding dress, which made her already fair face look even more beautiful.

He is tall and graceful, with a noble temperament.

On weekdays, Lou Yu is elegant, dignified, reserved and aloof.

Today is the wedding day, and the usually gentle gentleman is showing his joy very rarely.

He was in high spirits, with a smile on his face, and he exuded the joy and excitement of a young man from the inside out.

The guests who came to watch the ceremony, seeing Lou Yu like this, finally realized:

Alas!

Lou Hanzhang, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, who is well versed in literature and history and can solve cases like a god, is only eighteen years old this year. He has not yet reached the age of twenty, and is still a young man with bright clothes and a wild and unrestrained temperament.

As a young man who can be willful and outspoken, no matter how much he stirs up trouble in the court or how dignified he is in the yamen, when he marries the woman he loves, he can't help but feel happy, even a little silly.

"I didn't know that Lou Shaoqing could be so cheerful."

"Yeah, I always see him dealing with a bunch of old foxes with ease, but I forget that he's not even a grown man yet."

"...Who said Lou Hanzhang married Princess Langya just to fulfill his elders' dying wishes? He was clearly overjoyed!"

"Indeed, I've never seen Lou Hanzhang show off his talent like this—"

Isn’t that “showing off”?

Everyone in the capital knew that Lou Yu was a student of the famous scholar Shen Du, and that he was well-versed in literature and history and proficient in the six arts. In the court, he was a man of both civil and military talents who could debate with many scholars.

However, Lou Yu also has the demeanor of a gentleman. Most of the time, he knows how to restrain his edge. He never relies on his talent to be arrogant, and he will never show off his talents indiscriminately.

Today, Lou Yu showed no sign of restraint.

After arriving at the princess's mansion, Lou Yu was stopped by the Wang family members and was subjected to various difficulties. However, he showed off his talents to the fullest.

When entering the door, Lou Yu recited the poem "On the Gate of a Woman's Family" on the spot.

When Wang's relatives blocked his door and he was in trouble, Lou Yu wrote "Hair Combing Poem" and "Makeup Urging Poem" again.

Each poem was originally a useful and festive word.

However, Lou Yu did not adopt it, but made it himself on the spot.

Every word and sentence reveals his inner joy.

He did not restrain himself at all, but instead fully displayed his literary talent.

The guests said, "Who says Lou Hanzhang isn't good at poetry? He's clearly very good at it!"

"As expected, when a person is happy, he is full of vigor and energy. The usually calm and reserved Lou Shaoqing also has this youthful and passionate side."

Although the guests were a little surprised, they could understand.

Getting married is one of the most joyful events in life, and marrying the woman of your dreams is an even greater joy.

Amidst the guests' envious, approving, complicated, or blessing gazes, the newlyweds bid farewell to the elders of the bride's family and left the main hall.

The Princess's Mansion and the Duke of Qi's Mansion are "neighbors", but they are not on the same street.

Lou Yu's wedding procession came out of the Duke of Qi's Mansion, made a circle, and then went to the Princess's Mansion.

After welcoming the bride, Lou Yu had to continue to march around the street in front of the princess's mansion, and then return to the Duke of Qi's mansion.

Lou Yu helped Wang Heng into the wedding sedan, and he himself mounted a red Dayuan horse.

He was so proud of himself that he couldn't help but look back again and again:

His Ah Heng is right behind him!

……

After going around for a long time, half of Pingkangfang knew about the wedding of the Lou and Wang families. Countless people gathered on the streets and on the walls to watch.

As the sky grew darker, the wedding procession finally arrived at the Duke's Mansion.

A green pavilion has been built in the front courtyard.

The Dayu Dynasty still followed the old custom of the northern border, and important wedding ceremonies were all held in the Qinglu.

The Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, all the princes, older princes, and more than a dozen eldest princesses, princesses and their husbands-in-law all came to the Duke's Mansion.

Enter the Qinglu and watch the wedding ceremony.

The Minister of Rites served as the master of ceremonies, and the newlyweds performed the ceremony of kneeling and bowing.

After the solemn and dignified ceremony, the distinguished guests began to make a fuss.

Even the Crown Prince joined in the laughter, "Han Zhang, I heard you composed several poems on the spot at the Princess's residence. Your poem "Removing the Fan" shouldn't fall into any clichés either."

"Yes! Hanzhang, recite the poem quickly!"

Everyone was laughing and cheering. Lou Yu did not refuse. His fox eyes flickered slightly, and a poem about fanning him came out of his mouth.

"Good! Good poem!"

"...Don't be so quick to applaud. Whether this 'Fan-Removing Poem' is good or not depends on whether Princess Langya is satisfied with it!"

The crowd continued to make a noise.

They don't mean to embarrass anyone, but to create a festive atmosphere.

"Princess, are you satisfied with what your husband has done?"

"If you are satisfied, please fan me, Princess!"

Laughter and joyful chatter were heard in the Qinglu.

Under the urging of the crowd, Wang Heng slowly took off the round fan that was covering her face.

hiss~~

As Wang Heng revealed her true face, gasps of air were heard one after another.

"What a nice view!"

"What a beautiful bride!"

In the flickering candlelight, the most beautiful face seemed to be cast in soft light.

It was already extremely beautiful, and now, set against the joyful atmosphere in the room, it looked even more dreamy and fairy-like.

Even the crown prince and other royal nobles who were used to seeing beautiful women were momentarily stunned when they saw Wang Heng wearing a golden crown and wedding dress.

They knew that Princess Langya was beautiful and had seen her several times.

But at this moment, they were still a little dazed by this beauty that could be described as the most beautiful in the world.

How could there be such a beautiful woman in this world?

How can a person be so beautiful?

It is said that Concubine Jiang is the most beautiful woman in the world, and Princess Langya, as her daughter, is in no way inferior to Concubine Jiang.

There is even a hint of transcendence.

After all, Concubine Jiang had reached the peak of her beauty, but she was also beginning to fade away.

Princess Langya is in the blooming season, a flourishing peony, just beginning to blossom, a little immature, but with more beautiful and longer blooms to come.

"The bride is beautiful, and the groom is also beautiful!"

After a brief moment of unconsciousness, the prince was the first to react.

Compared to his adopted sister Princess Langya, the prince is closer to Lou Yu.

That was the child he raised. In the prince's heart, Lou Yu had a very special meaning.

Without being too boastful, Lou Yu is like a biological son to the prince.

Even if your own pigs are not as beautiful as cabbages, they are still yours to cherish.

What’s even more hateful is that Lou Yu’s beauty is not inferior to Princess Langya.

"Yeah yeah!"

"This is Lou Hanzhang, the cold-faced Jade Yama of the Dali Temple."

When everyone heard the prince's praise, they shifted their gaze from Wang Heng to Lou Yu standing beside her.

This is not an exaggerated boast, but Lou Yu is really handsome and unparalleled.

He and Wang Heng stood together, the man was handsome and the woman was beautiful, equally attractive.

"They are truly a match made in heaven!"

"The legendary golden boy and jade girl probably look like this!"

The guests admired it from the bottom of their hearts.

Of course, not everyone is happy for the new couple.

There were also jealous or dark gazes in the crowd.

However, none of this matters. They can only hide in the dark and watch helplessly.

They won't do anything, and Lou Yu won't allow it.

The Duke of Qi's Mansion appeared festive and joyful on the surface, as if it was only immersed in the joy of the wedding ceremony.

In fact, the whole government was on high alert.

The guards in public and the secret guards in secret were all on high alert.

Today is the most important day in Lou Yu's life. He has been thinking about it for a long time and will not allow anyone to ruin it.

Anyone who tries to cause trouble will be chopped off by Lou Yu.

Turtle shadow floating?

Oh, as the great devil, how could Lou Yu be afraid of these things?

After the guests have had their fun and most of the wedding ceremony has been completed, the next step is left to the newlyweds.

The prince then led everyone out of the Qinglu and went to the front yard, flower hall and other places to drink.

Soon, only Lou Yu, Wang Heng, and a few servants were left in the tent that was bustling with people just now.

A servant brought the wedding wine.

The so-called wedding wine is made by cutting a gourd into two halves, tying the middle with red silk, and filling the gourd with wine.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu each picked up half of the gourd.

The red silk was not very long, so the distance between the two people was very close.

Wang Heng raised her head and could almost touch Lou Yu's chin.

Lou Yu was looking down from a high vantage point and could see the entirety of Wang Heng's delicate little face.

The two looked at each other, and Lou Yu's eyes were full of pampering and love.

Wang Heng stared blankly into his eyes, almost drowning in those deep, gentle eyes.

"Aheng, drink to victory!"

Seeing the dazed look of the little girl, Lou Yu's smile became even more intense.

He reminded softly.

"...Oh! Good! Brother! Drink to win!"

When Wang Heng realized what was happening, her cheeks flushed red.

She quickly grasped the gourd, brought it to her mouth, and drank it all in one gulp.

Lou Yu drank it too.

After drinking the wedding wine, the wedding ceremony is completed.

Wang Heng relaxed completely. She shook her neck, seeming to be overwhelmed.

Seeing this, Lou Yu quickly reached out and held her hair crown: "Is the golden crown too heavy?"

He naturally understood the little girl he raised.

Ah Heng, you are so spoiled.

"Hmm! It's so heavy! It's so tight! My scalp and forehead hurt!"

Wang Heng acted coquettishly as usual.

Lou Yu gently took off Wang Heng's hair crown, hairpins and other accessories.

She took off her headdress, revealing her forehead, and sure enough, a red mark appeared on her fair and tender skin.

Lou Yu felt very distressed and reached out to give Wang Heng a gentle massage.

However, as he rubbed, Lou Yu's hands started to become dishonest.

Wang Heng clearly felt a burning sensation emanating from Lou Yu's palm.

Wherever his palm passed, her skin became hot.

"...Brother?"

Raising her head, Wang Heng felt shy and a little helpless.

"Aheng! Don't worry, just marry me and take care of everything..."