Traitor Concubine Growth Manual

Chapter 57

I have never discovered before that standing on the stone steps of Huayan Hall, the imperial palace is so vast.

Chu Yan turned around and stood there side by side with Gu Qi. All he could see was the silent and next-ranked civil and military officials nearby, and the quiet and serene vermilion palace a little farther away.

She saw at the end of the sky, a flock of black geese flapping their wings and flying past, and the thin voice of the eunuch who read out the imperial decree echoed in her ears.

Afterwards, the female officer cited the gift and read out the booklet Baowen, then closed the booklet, and handed it to Chu Yan respectfully.

Chu Yan took the golden book with both hands as the aunt of the Shang Palace Bureau had explained before, and finally turned around and knelt three times before paying respects to the seat, and finally ushered in the end of the ceremony.

It was the prince beside her who helped her up. His palms were dry and warm, unlike hers, which were covered with fine beads of sweat.

Chu Yan looked up at him, but only saw a deep and silent ocean.

He looked at her, his face was as calm as ever, but Chu Yan clearly sensed that there was something wrong with his emotions.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but because she was under the spotlight of everyone, she finally closed her mouth.

In the following time, she didn't listen to anything, just kept holding him back, the two stood on the stone steps, their hands were tightly clasped all the time.

Gu Qi hesitated for a moment, but did not let her go after all.

Finally, the eunuch announced loudly, "The canonization ceremony is over—"

All the ministers bowed their heads and shouted in unison, "I wish His Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess a happy marriage for a hundred years and a long life!"

The sound echoed above Huayan Hall, resounding through the sky.

After the full set of gifts, it was already afternoon.

The master of the palace and the officials were having a banquet in the palace, and the prince naturally went too, and Chu Yan followed the rules, sat on Fengyu and returned to Yong'an Palace.

She held an apple in her hand, and put a handful of Jin Ruyi in her hand. When she stepped into the Yong'an Palace, she even stepped over the brazier. All the rituals were cumbersome and old-fashioned.

In the end, everyone was willing to let her go. Chu Yan dragged her heavy body back to the prince's bedroom in the main hall—the two were in the bridal chamber tonight, but they fell asleep on the bed because they were too tired.

When Hanzhi brought her lunch, she called her several times, but she just tried to make up for her drowsiness, and said impatiently, "Let's put it there for now, and eat later." Seeing that she was really tired, Hanzhi stopped urging her. , Thinking about when she would get up and eat some more.

And when he woke up, it was already sunset.

Chu Yan was sleepy, but Hanzhi was worried that she had overslept, so he came in and woke her up, brought lotus seed soup and a few pieces of white sugar cakes, and asked her to eat some tummy tucks first.

Chu Yan was indeed very hungry, and she ate things mercilessly, only then did she feel a pain in her neck.

Today is the day of the big wedding, her hair ornaments and clothes cannot be taken off, she has to wait until after the prince returns to the palace, and before the bridal chamber, she can take off her makeup.

When she was sleeping, she probably knew subconsciously not to mess up the shape, so she slept a little stiffly, and now Fang felt uncomfortable in her neck.

This marriage was too painful, so painful that she didn't want to experience it again in her life, so she began to rejoice that even the emperor could not divorce his wife at will in this era, and divorce and remarriage probably would never happen to her in her lifetime.

Chu Yan stared out of the window in a daze, slowly echoing everything she had experienced today, and when her thoughts stayed in Gu Qi's silent eyes, she suddenly withdrew her eyes, and her heart became clear.

How could he not know his pain?

Among the four great joys in life, the wedding night in the bridal chamber is one of them, but in the big wedding that he may only have once in his life, the emperor and the imperial concubine Rong will not come back, how can he be happy?

Chu Yan was distressed, it seemed that tonight she not only had to be a wife, but also had to be a father and a mother to coax him to make up for the biggest shortcoming and pain in his heart.

I don't know how long he sat there, but when the night fell, the prince finally returned to Yong'an Palace drunk.

According to the rules, there were a group of eunuchs and maids standing outside, as well as the officials of the Shang Palace Bureau, the secretary, and a group of court officials.

Whether it's drinking the wedding wine or performing the ceremony of husband and wife, these people should announce the process, especially when the auspicious time is stuck for the couple to bridal chamber.

A group of people saluted the prince one after another, but the prince just said lightly, "Everyone back down."

Everyone was startled, and they all froze in place without moving.

Si Yan said hesitantly, "His Royal Highness, according to the rules, slaves and maids are going to stand here to preside over tonight's bridal chamber, I'm afraid—"

"I said, all back down." The prince raised his head slightly to look at her, and interrupted her words word by word, with a distant and indifferent expression on his face, and a gloomy coldness in his eyes.

Si Yan froze for a moment, then lowered his head, and replied respectfully, "Your servant obeys."

She was the first to close the booklet in her hand and leave. A group of eunuchs and court ladies looked at each other, and finally followed Si Yan and left obediently.

Seeing that everyone had left, Wan Xi followed behind the prince and said softly, "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is a bit out of order."

Unexpectedly, the prince laughed out loud, "Ritual system? The etiquette system also says that on the day of the prince's wedding, the emperor must personally preside over the ceremony. Now the emperor is back?"

His eyes were slightly sunken, and even though there was a smile on his lips, there was no trace of joy in his eyes.

Fuck etiquette.

He mocked himself and left Wanxi outside, and walked towards the bedroom by himself.

When the door was pushed open, Chu Yan was sitting on the bed and fiddling with the hem of her skirt. When she saw him coming back, she quickly let go and sat obediently.

But when she looked up, she saw his drunken cheeks reflecting each other with the red dress, and her walking steps were a little shaky, so she hurried over to support him, "Your Highness, have you been drinking?"

Not only drank, but also drank a lot.

It's a pity that no matter what, the mind is sober.

Gu Qi let her help him to sit down on the edge of the bed, and then watched her rush to pour tea, and while returning the tea to himself, he asked, "Why do you drink so much wine? It's not good for your health." .”

He took a sip of the tea, then returned the quilt to her without speaking.

Who in this world cares about his health?In the hearts of the father, mother and concubine, Pan'er is probably the only one. He is just a prince who inherits the country and shoulders heavy burdens. Only he knows whether it is good or not.

There seemed to be something buzzing in his head because of the alcohol, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, but he only felt the powerlessness and sadness welling up in his heart.

The sky is big and the earth is big, but he is destined to fight alone like this. Obviously his parents are still there, but his mother only pretends to be the rise and fall of the family in his heart, and his father only sees his concubine and Pan'er.

What about him?
Messy thoughts came one after another, and he felt that his mind was noisy and noisy.

But the next moment, a cool hand rested on the back of his hot hand, Chu Yan squatted down in front of him, and gently held his hand, "Your Highness, don't be sad."

He didn't open his eyes, nor did he deny that he was sad, but only asked her after a long time, "Is it true that being a prince is destined to endure such trials, to walk a long, long way alone, Are you qualified to grow up, become strong, and then stand on the golden palace and look down on the common people?"

Chu Yan didn't answer this question, but just buried her head and gently pressed her side face on the back of his hand, "Chu Yan thought that Your Highness still has mine."

His hand moved slightly, then he opened his eyes and looked down at her. His eyes were like thick ink, and he couldn't see the emotions clearly.

Chu Yan closed her eyes without moving, but continued to say softly, "Your Highness is not alone."

Gu Qi looked at her and didn't speak for a long time.

The oriental pearls on her phoenix crown are dazzling under the high light of the red pillars, and the red wedding dress is even more colorful, but all of these are not as radiant as that serene and peaceful face, which makes people almost unable to take their eyes off .

She said he still has her.

She said he was not alone.

Without warning, Gu Qi stretched out his hand to pick her up, took her arm and hugged her to his lap, and Chu Yan also opened his eyes in astonishment, looking at the corners of his lips that suddenly raised.

He looked at her sharply, "You are right, I am not alone, I also have a princess."

As soon as he finished speaking, he already freed one hand to take off her phoenix crown, threw it on the table beside him, and then took off the jewelry that tied her hair, watching her black hair slip off, and countless tiny jewels and emerald hair The needles slipped to the ground one after another, and the round beads turned even more smoothly.

Chu Yan was caught off guard by him, and landed on the couch, while he leaned forward in the bright candlelight of a room, casting a soft shadow on her body.

Looking at Chu Yan's wide eyes, he smiled slightly, "Then prove it to me."

Prove he's not alone.

It proved that she really stood beside him, accompanied him, supported him, and belonged to him completely.

A ray of aggressive fire ignited in the deep eyes.

Gu Qi leaned over to cover her lips, wrapped his hands around her waist at the same time, and began to peel off her clothes layer by layer.

Then she watched her trembling and closed her eyes.

Gu Qi left her lips slightly, and murmured her name, "Chu Yan..."

She gently opened her eyes, smiled slightly, looked at him intently, parted her red lips, and only said two words, "I am here."

I am here.

That's all the meaning he needs.

The father and the emperor have mother and concubine.

My mother has the Zhao family.

And he has Chu Yan, who will always be by his side from today on.

She looked at him with such clear eyes, as if the whole world had died away, and her life was only entangled with him from then on, like an inseparable vine, never to be separated.

(End of this chapter)