Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Lingyan was of course aware of this, so she cleverly changed the subject, saying, "By the way, will we be able to see this Young Master Jiang at the New Year's Eve palace banquet?"

Upon hearing this, the Eighth Princess lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.

The Ninth Princess asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, when you went to see Sister Jiang this time, didn't you see this Third Young Master Jiang?"

The Eighth Princess then raised her head and looked at Lingyan.

Lingyan smiled and explained, "No, we met at the inn and stayed outside afterwards, not entering the mansion."

Upon hearing this, the group stopped asking questions.

Then I saw that it was getting late, and it gets dark early in winter.

So the group took their leave.

Lingyan smiled and saw them off at the mansion.

Before Xie Zhiyi boarded the carriage, Lingyan turned to her and said, "Good luck, bride, tomorrow! We'll be here to help you with your makeup."

Xie Zhiyi blushed with embarrassment upon hearing this.

The three princesses couldn't help but laugh when they saw this.

In this pleasant atmosphere, several carriages slowly left the gate of the Crown Prince's residence.

After watching them leave, Lingyan turned and returned to her residence.

Walking down the street, I thought about some of the things that happened in the capital after she left.

First of all, the Eighth Prince went mad.

Of course, this madness was caused by their poisoning.

But no one doubted it; they simply assumed he had gone mad naturally.

So he's destined to be a madman for the rest of his life.

Next came the marriage of the sixth princess.

She married the second son of a second-rank official in the imperial court.

This second son doesn't need to take on the family business; his older brother will handle it.

Therefore, Emperor Jingzhao's expectations for the sixth princess were very clear.

All you need to do is live a life of wealth and pleasure.

The responsibility of managing the household affairs also falls to the wife of the eldest son, who is also her sister-in-law.

Emperor Jingzhao must have felt that the Sixth Princess was not intelligent enough to manage the household affairs, which is why he went to great lengths to find her such a husband.

Hopefully, she won't disappoint Emperor Jingzhao's feelings and will live a peaceful and quiet life for the rest of her days.

...............

Tonight will be another sleepless night.

Lingyan felt that if things continued like this, she would eventually die suddenly.

The three of them naturally thought of this as well, and so they did not do it again.

Although Lingyan didn't get enough rest today, she doesn't feel tired.

I don't know if I've gotten used to it.

After carefully dressing herself up, she went to the Xie residence with Yunmeng, Yingshuang, and Yingdie.

Upon arrival, the three princesses had just arrived as well.

Several other noble ladies and wives from the capital also arrived.

Upon seeing her, everyone stood up and bowed respectfully in greeting.

At that time, Xie Zhiyi was sitting in front of the carved dressing table, being carefully dressed by an experienced old nanny.

She held a delicate peach wood comb in her hand, with exquisite patterns carved on it.

The old nanny was gently combing Xie Zhiyi's silky long hair.

After Lingyan arrived, the two exchanged brief greetings and then continued with their hair and makeup.

Throughout the process, the group stayed with Xie Zhiyi and chatted with her to keep her from getting bored.

Time passed quietly, and it was time for the most crucial step: wearing the phoenix crown.

The phoenix crown was extremely magnificent, with a frame made of pure gold and inlaid with countless pearls and gemstones.

After Xie Zhiyi put on the phoenix crown and wedding dress, Lingyan looked at her and couldn't help but sigh, "Rainbow robes and rosy shawls, a crown with swaying ornaments, and jeweled pendants jingling."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room couldn't help but praise the beautiful poem.

When it came time for the makeup ceremony, everyone brought out their carefully prepared gifts.

The Seventh Princess presented a pair of exquisite jade bracelets, which were entirely emerald green and flawless.

The Eighth Princess presented a brocade handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks, symbolizing the couple's loving relationship.

The Ninth Princess presented a box of precious spices, the aroma of which was incredibly fragrant.

Lingyan then presented her with a golden hairpin.

When the gold hairpin inlaid with a huge pearl from the South China Sea was taken out, everyone in the room exclaimed in surprise.

The pearl emitted a soft yet dazzling light, shining brightly. Its craftsmanship was exquisite and its shape was unique.

The pendants on the hairpin sway gently, displaying a lively and graceful beauty.

This gift is both valuable and beautiful.

Every woman present disliked the gold hairpin.

They absolutely loved it.

Xie Zhiyi was also very pleased and happy.

He accepted it with a smile without any hesitation, clearly showing that he knew Lingyan very well.

Since she dared to give it to me, I'll just accept it.

Besides, they don't need that fake politeness and refusals between them.

Afterwards, each dowry item was carefully placed on a table to the side.

These gifts are not just objects, but also their deep blessings and sentiments of gratitude.

In this warm yet busy atmosphere, all the processes have been completed.

Now all that's left is to wait for the Ninth Prince to arrive and take her away.

………………

On the Ninth Prince's side, as the dawn broke through the sky, the Prince Ping's residence was already bustling with activity.

Today is the Ninth Prince's wedding day, and the entire palace is immersed in a festive atmosphere, with lanterns and decorations everywhere, and a joyous atmosphere prevailing.

The Ninth Prince couldn't sleep all night, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

It was a complex feeling of about to enter a new stage of life.

When he put on the wedding clothes that had been prepared in advance, he was so nervous that he broke out in a sweat.

The auspicious robes were meticulously tailored from the finest silk and embroidered with exquisite patterns.

Bathed in the morning light, the gold and silver threads shimmered with dazzling light.

Afterwards, he sat upright in front of the bronze mirror, letting his attendants comb his hair and put on a magnificent crown.

Looking at himself in the mirror, the Ninth Prince's thoughts drifted away.

He imagined what Xie Zhiyi would look like when he was about to meet her, and the love and sweetness in his heart grew stronger.

The wedding procession had been prepared well in advance outside the Prince's Mansion.

Each horse was adorned beautifully, with bright red flowers on its head and colorful brocade covering its body.

The drummers stood to the side, drumsticks in hand, waiting for the signal to start.

When everything was ready, the Ninth Prince walked out of the palace surrounded by people.

He mounted the lead horse, straightened his back, and his eyes showed joy and solemnity.

With a command given, the wedding procession set off in a grand procession.

Then came the deafening sounds of gongs and drums, and the crackling of firecrackers, the lively noise spreading throughout the entire capital city.

The procession slowly made its way toward the Xie residence, with crowds of onlookers lining both sides of the street.

They all wanted to catch a glimpse of the Ninth Prince's demeanor, and they all offered their congratulations with smiles, discussing the matter animatedly.

The Ninth Prince smiled and waved to the crowd, displaying the demeanor of royalty.

Finally, the wedding procession arrived at the Xie residence.

The gates of the Xie residence were tightly closed. According to custom, the Ninth Prince had to dismount and knock on the door.

So he walked to the door and gently knocked three times. A burst of laughter and cheerful voices came from inside.

Then, the gate of the Xie residence slowly opened, and a group of children ran out from inside.

Holding flowers in their hands, they laughed and played around the Ninth Prince.

Accompanied by his attendants, the Ninth Prince entered the Xie residence.

The mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, creating a festive atmosphere.

Amidst everyone's anticipation and attention, Xie Zhiyi, supported by the Eighth and Ninth Princesses, slowly walked out of her boudoir.

She wore a red wedding dress, a magnificent phoenix crown, and a red veil covering her face. Her graceful figure made her look like a fairy descending to earth.

The moment the Ninth Prince saw Xie Zhiyi, his heart suddenly raced, and his brain seemed to be overwhelmed by happiness, causing him to feel dizzy and confused.

Then he took a deep breath, mustered his courage, walked up to her, picked her up, and carried her out of the mansion.

This was the first time he had been so close to her and had his skin touching hers.

The tension and excitement I felt were indescribable.

His handsome face also turned bright red, like a ripe apple.

In comparison, Xie Zhiyi was far better than him.

Although I was a little nervous and embarrassed.

But it wasn't as intense as his.

This mindset is just incredibly good.