My stepsister tried to steal the prince's hand in marriage, but little did she know I had been

The courtyard was already bustling with noise even before the groom arrived.

In order to get married as soon as possible today, Xie Jinghan sent his imperial guards to deliver invitations to every household.

Such a grand display had already alarmed the entire capital.

Such a lively event attracted not only those on the invitation but also ordinary people passing by, all of whom wanted to come and see it.

Wen Shuyao is already a definite Princess Consort of Jing, and a very favored one at that.

The servants in the mansion seemed to come alive at this moment, rushing to bring what they had seen and heard in the front yard to the courtyard.

"His Highness brought two Grand Secretaries from the Hanlin Academy! Every couplet we invited was answered perfectly! And they were all excellent lines!"

"His Highness composed three poems to urge the young lady to get ready! This servant will read them to her!"

Such a lively scene filled every corner of the Duke of Wen's mansion.

Wen Shuyao was stunned when she heard the poem urging her to get ready.

The old lady Chu and the lady of the Duke of Li, who were standing beside her, exchanged a smile.

"His Highness truly values ​​Yaoyao." The Duchess of Li was very pleased, and a smile appeared on her usually stern face. "At such a critical moment, he was able to get the Hanlin Academy to help."

"Given his temper when he caused such a scene at the Hanlin Academy back then, it must have taken him a lot of effort to get someone there to listen to him."

"It's truly rare to find someone with such a kind heart; you can rest assured now."

As she spoke, the Duchess of Li patted Old Madam Chu on the shoulder.

As a long-time friend, she knew best what her old friend was concerned about.

Upon hearing this, Madam Chu smiled with relief: "My previous concerns have long since been put aside after seeing today's scene."

So what if Xie Jinghan went to such lengths and went to such great lengths? At the very least, his actions today have dispelled all the rumors circulating in the capital, especially the widely discussed story of the "abandoned wife."

There are now many more people in the courtyard, mostly female relatives who came because of the presence of Old Madam Chu and the Duchess of Li.

As the servants reported the news one after another, the women in the room began to praise Wen Shuyao's good fortune.

Wen Shuyao lowered her head appropriately, feigning shyness.

These things were nothing new to her.

When Chen Che proposed to her, the scene wasn't as grand as it is now, but to outsiders, it was still a sign of Wen Shuyao's "good fortune."

Fortunately, this marriage is, in a sense, a blessing.

Outside the courtyard, Wen Yitong glared resentfully at the jubilant servants.

She could no longer recall what her wedding in her dream looked like; she only remembered the scenes of her husband abandoning her on their wedding night and heading to the border, his cold and indifferent gaze shattering her pride.

Fortunately, her marriage to Chen Che was approaching, and once the imperial examination was over... she would become the wife of the third-ranked scholar.

Then, she was granted an imperial title and watched as Wen Shuyao fell from her high position as Princess Jing to the mud.

Thinking about it this way, she felt much better.

Before she could recall it carefully, that tall and upright figure had already arrived at the door.

Xie Jinghan had already passed all the checkpoints and was waiting at the courtyard gate to welcome his princess.

Old Madam Chu took the round fan and carefully placed it in Wen Shuyao's hands.

When a bride gets married, her family is often filled with tears.

In contrast, Wen Shuyao had a calm expression, while Old Madam Chu's weathered face showed excitement.

Neither of them is far from being reluctant to part.

"Finally, I'm leaving this place."

Wen Shuyao covered her face with her fan, glanced back at the courtyard where she had lived for eighteen years, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

She has no feelings for this family, so why would she be reluctant to leave?

As for Madam Chu...

She watched Wen Shuyao walk slowly away, feeling that each step she took was a step towards rebirth.

The Wen family is a den of iniquity; they killed her daughter and her beloved granddaughter. Naturally, she must stay away from this den of iniquity.

Yao Yao is young and doesn't yet understand the pleasures of intimacy, but she is right about one thing: the Jing Prince's Mansion only has her and the Jing Prince as masters, so it is much more comfortable than the Wen State Duke's Mansion.

not to mention……

The Chu family and the Jing Prince's Mansion have always had dealings, and she often goes to the Jing Prince's Mansion for a visit.

As for the Duke of Wen's mansion...

Suppressing her disgust, Old Madam Chu glanced indifferently at everyone in the mansion.

The people of the Duke of Wen's mansion felt disgusted even by the slightest glance at her!

The bride finally stepped out of the courtyard gate.

Xie Jinghan, dressed in a red robe, looked even more handsome and upright.

Xie Jinghan, in terms of appearance alone, was enough to overshadow many young masters in the capital, not to mention his numerous military achievements and the emperor and empress's unparalleled favor.

For a moment, everyone looked at Wen Shuyao with envy.

Having gained the favor of the powerful Prince Jing, the future Princess Jing can be said to be the most powerful woman besides the Empress. Countless people want to climb up to Prince Jing's tree through her.

Before she could even take another step across the threshold, a pair of large hands firmly gripped her wrists.

Wen Shuyao looked up in surprise, only to see Xie Jinghan's taut chin.

"excuse me."

Before Wen Shuyao could react after Xie Jinghan said those words, she felt herself floating in mid-air.

Exclamations of surprise rang out all around.

"Your Highness! This is against etiquette!"

The official in charge of ceremonies was almost speechless with astonishment. After regaining his composure, he hurriedly began to offer his advice.

Logically, Wen Shuyao's brothers should have carried her out of the house.

But the youngest male in the Duke of Wen's mansion is only ten years old. How could he possibly carry Wen Shuyao on his back?

Therefore, this step was changed so that Wen Shuyao would walk out of the house by herself.

But before Wen Shuyao could even take a step, Xie Jinghan picked her up in his arms. It was truly unprecedented!

The official was so anxious that he could barely speak, but Xie Jinghan gave him a cold look, and he shut his mouth.

"This road is too long," Xie Jinghan said calmly. "I can't wait any longer."

He said he couldn't wait, but his face remained calm and his gaze was indifferent.

"Indeed, Your Highness is going to Yanzhou, so this gift should be presented as soon as possible."

“If there hadn’t been so many obstacles blocking the gate, Your Highness wouldn’t have been in such a hurry. The woman is short-sighted, only seeing these things and not understanding that the affairs of the country should come first.”

Some people were trying to figure out Xie Jinghan's intentions, while others were taking this opportunity to slander Wen Shuyao.

Upon hearing this, Si Qing quickly gave a wink to the people beside him.

"This is all ordered by my lord! He said that marrying the princess is a lifelong event, and it should be done perfectly. If we don't spend more time at the gate, how can we show how much he values ​​the princess?"

"Of course! What business is it of yours what happens between the young couple?"