The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Ye Lingxuan's smiling face instantly fell.

He raised his hand to gently rub his temples, and sighed deeply with a pained expression:

"Don't even mention it! I married that rascal Lu Ziheng, and now I have another 'little tyrant'."

Although there was a wet nurse to take care of her, how could I, as her mother, truly put my mind at ease?

At night, I would open my eyes and keep an eye on him at the slightest noise, and during the day I would worry about him getting hurt while playing.

I haven't been eating or sleeping well, but today I can finally get some fresh air.

Even so, her eyes revealed an undisguised tenderness, clearly showing how much she adored her little child.

Changing the subject abruptly, Ye Lingxuan seemed to suddenly remember the purpose of her trip and quickly waved her hand, saying:

"Alright, alright, I'm not going to complain to you anymore."

"Speaking of which, this way of addressing you is really interesting from now on. I don't know whether you should call me 'cousin-in-law' or I should call you 'cousin-in-law'."

Lin Yuge thought about it and realized that was indeed the case.

She was immediately amused, tilted her head and thought for a moment, then readily said:

"Okay, let's each stick to our own thing, and from now on we can just call each other by our names, it's simple and casual!"

Ye Lingxuan nodded repeatedly.

She opened the box, inside were a pair of warm, smooth white jade bracelets, flawless and warm to the touch.

"Yuge, today is your wedding day, and I have specially prepared this gift to wish you a peaceful and fulfilling life in the Prince's Mansion!"

Lin Yuge smiled and nodded, then stood up to express her gratitude: "Lingxuan, you're so thoughtful. I really appreciate your efforts."

Ye Lingxuan took her hand and said warmly:

"No need for formalities between sisters! After you enter the Prince's Mansion, if you encounter any troubles or uncertainties, feel free to come to me."

Although there aren't many rules to follow, having someone to help out makes me feel more at ease.

After saying this, she remembered that Lin Yuge and the others would have to leave after their marriage, and couldn't help but feel a little sad:

"Now that you've left, who knows when we'll meet again?"

"If it weren't for my little darling, I would have wanted to go with you all."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge felt a pang of sadness. She squeezed Ye Lingxuan's hand and gently comforted her:

"Lingxuan, don't be sad. Although we don't know when we'll meet again, there's a long road ahead."

You have a little baby at home to take care of, but with Brother Lu by your side, you must be very happy.

"When we return from our mission, we'll come to find you as soon as possible, bringing you novelties from our foreign lands and telling you about the interesting things we saw and heard along the way."

Ye Lingxuan sniffed and forced a smile:

"That's settled then, but you mustn't forget me. You'll be going to a foreign land, so you'll have to be extremely careful in everything you do."

I've heard the customs there are very different, and the people are complicated. But with your cousin there, he'll definitely protect you.

Just then, the joyous music outside suddenly grew louder, and the lively wedding procession had arrived at the door.

Qianxia rushed in, excitedly shouting, "Miss, the young master has come to pick you up!"

Lin Yuge's cheeks flushed, and she subconsciously straightened her clothes.

Upon hearing that the wedding procession had arrived, Ye Lingxuan's eyes lit up with excitement.

She grabbed He Qingli, who had just walked in, her skirt fluttering in the wind.

The two rushed to the courtyard gate and blocked it completely.

"Qingli, you have to keep an eye on Yuge today. Don't just hand him over easily!"

As Ye Lingxuan spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, looking ready to fight.

He Qingli was infected by her enthusiasm and nodded in agreement with a smile:

"Of course, we can't let the son-in-law have it so easily."

Lu Ziheng stood at the head of the wedding procession. Seeing this spectacle, he scratched his head, somewhat helpless.

Seeing the urging look in Xiao Yunqing's eyes, he steeled himself and quietly whispered in Ye Lingxuan's ear:

"Madam, let's know when to stop, lest we miss the auspicious time."

Ye Lingxuan raised her eyebrows and glared at him:

"You spineless coward, always siding with outsiders! You dare to betray us today? You'll regret this!"

Lu Ziheng had no choice but to retreat.

Xiao Yunqing saw that the two had blocked the doorway completely and showed no intention of letting her through.

He continued to throw out difficult questions one after another, though he still had a smile on his face.

But I was getting a little anxious, because missing the auspicious time wouldn't be good.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ye Lingxuan, and lowered his voice:

"Lingxuan, your aunt is probably still looking for her South China Sea pearl bracelet."

What do you think she would do if she found out that you took the bracelet and exchanged it for spices?

Xiao Yunqing narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice was extremely low, but it struck Ye Lingxuan's heart like a heavy hammer.

That bracelet was my mother's most cherished possession.

She was persuaded by the spice merchant's flowery words and impulsively made the exchange, never expecting that her cousin would catch her in the act.

Before she could retort, Xiao Yunqing continued:

"Also, my imperial uncle still often talks about those koi fish in the Imperial Garden pond that were overfed and died."

Ye Lingxuan's face fell. She remembered the koi fish that her uncle had carefully raised, which she had fed to death because of her playfulness.

"You...you stop bringing this up!" Ye Lingxuan forced a smile and replied in a low voice.

However, the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her unease.

Xiao Yunqing, however, seemed to see through everything, chuckled lightly, and struck while the iron was hot:

"Cousin, I'm not kidding. If I reveal either of these two things, you're bound to get a scolding."

But if you just show leniency now, I'll think of you first when the Prince's Palace acquires new treasures and rare spices.

Seeing Ye Lingxuan bite her lip and waver, Xiao Yunqing smiled triumphantly and then pressed his advantage:

"When Yuge and I return from our mission, you can choose any exotic silks, satins, and exquisite jewelry you desire."

Each item is guaranteed to be rare and unique; others will only be able to envy them.

Ye Lingxuan sighed deeply, finally giving in, and stepped aside to make way, muttering:

"You're ruthless, but remember what you promised."

Xiao Yunqing was then able to enter Lin Yuge's boudoir without any trouble.

Inside the room, Lin Yuge, dressed in a phoenix coronet and wedding gown, sat regally by the bed.

Hearing the noise, his body trembled slightly.

"Yuge, I'm here," Xiao Yunqing said softly, her voice full of tenderness and affection.

He stepped forward and gently took her hand.

Lin Yuge blushed, nodded slightly, and let him lead her.

The two arrived at the main hall and bid farewell to their parents.

Xie Jingwan was the first to burst into tears, raising her hand to wipe them away with a handkerchief, sobbing uncontrollably.

"My dear daughter, from now on you must live a good life and never suffer any injustice."

Lin Fanghai's eyes also welled up with tears, his lips trembled slightly, and after a long while he managed to squeeze out a sentence:

"If you've been upset, just go home."

Lin Yuge's eyes reddened, and she nodded heavily, her voice trembling with tears: "Father and Mother, don't worry, your daughter has remembered."

After the farewell ceremony was completed, Lin Qingzhou carried her step by step to the door and carefully placed her in the bridal sedan chair.

Then he looked at Xiao Yunqing standing to the side:

"Yun Qing, I'm entrusting my little sister to you."

Xiao Yunqing cupped his hands and said solemnly:

"Don't worry, brother. With me here, I will make sure Yuge doesn't suffer any injustice."

After saying that, Xiao Yunqing mounted his horse.

The wedding procession played joyful music and set off in a lively atmosphere.

Upon arriving at the Prince's Mansion, a great commotion of gongs and drums erupted.

Xiao Yunqing dismounted nimbly, strode towards the bridal sedan chair, personally lifted the curtain, and led Lin Yuge out.

The two stepped over the brazier and entered the palace.

The wedding ceremony was completed under the supervision of officials from the Ministry of Rites.

After the ceremony, joyous music filled the palace as the two were escorted by maids and servants to their bridal chamber.