Chapter 169 [Bridal Chamber]

East Palace.

Under the soft light, the bridal room is filled with a warm and romantic atmosphere.

Haitang Duoduo sat upright on the exquisite wedding bed, which was covered with delicate silk sheets. The bedside was decorated with intricate embroidery and golden patterns, showing nobility and luxury.

She was wearing a gorgeous red wedding dress, the hem of which fell softly like flowing red wine, emitting a charming luster.

Her head was covered with an exquisite red veil. The fine gauze revealed her vague outline, adding a bit of mystery and anticipation.

Under the red veil, her eyes were slightly lowered, as if she was in deep thought.

Every corner of the room was decorated perfectly, from the exquisite paintings hanging on the wall to the flowers on the table, all of which revealed the importance of this wedding and the blessings for the newlyweds.

The air is filled with a faint floral scent and joy, heralding the beginning of a beautiful night.

Li Chengqian walked forward and lifted Haitang Duoduo's veil.

Haitang Duoduo, wearing her wedding dress, finally looked like a saint.

She switches identities with ease, and she is indeed very beautiful when dressed as a saint.

Country girls are also quite charming when they dress up.

The two looked at each other, and the room suddenly became quiet, with only the heavy rain outside the window.

The two people's gazes intertwined in the air, like two entangled rivers, making it difficult to distinguish each other's starting point and end point.

His eyes were deep and complex, hiding endless stories and unspoken secrets, while her gaze was like clear lake water, reflecting every subtle change of his.

There was an indescribable emotion flickering in the eyes of both of them, a mixture of confusion, exploration, and an irrepressible unknown.

They just stared at each other quietly, as if the whole world had stopped, leaving only the elusive light in each other's eyes, conveying thousands of words in silence.

This moment was complicated for both of them.

Li Chengqian never thought that one day he would actually get married.

This feeling has a dreamy complexity.

Probably every man who is getting married for the first time will have this feeling.

The same is true for Haitang Duoduo.

She never imagined that it was a failed plan and that she, the Holy Lady of Northern Qi, would actually marry the Crown Prince of Qing.

Now they are already married.

Announce your wedding to the world!
Li Chengqian spoke first and broke the silence.

"On your wedding day, I don't have any suitable gifts, so I'll give you a poem:
Last night the rain was light and the wind was strong, and I could not sleep off the hangover. I asked the person who rolled up the curtains, but he said the crabapple tree was still the same. Do you know, do you know? It should be green and fat, and red and thin. "

Haitang Duoduo savored this poem carefully, and naturally felt very satisfied with the delicate emotions.

At this time, Li Chengqian said:

“Send me another one.

Eighteen-year-old bride and eighteen-year-old groom, a pillar of support for the sky and red makeup. A pair of mandarin ducks sleep together in a quilt, a pear tree overshadows a crabapple tree.

At first, Haitang Duoduo was still savoring the deep meaning of each word.

But by the time she realized what was happening, her face was red as if she wanted to kill someone.

Before she could react, Li Chengqian had already brought two glasses of wine.

The two men stood facing each other, each holding a jade cup filled with fine wine.

They slowly crossed their arms and lightly clinked the jade cups together, making clear and pleasant sounds, like the sound of a mountain spring or the harmonious sound of a zither.

At this moment, time seems to stand still, and the air is filled with sweetness and blessings.

The two of them gently raised their glasses, stared at each other, and then slowly put the wine into their mouths.

Drinking wine from each other's cups is not only a ritual, but also a commitment, a bond that closely connects each other's hearts.

The aroma of the wine lingers in the mouth, mellow and profound.

After all, we are married.

Of course, nothing should be left out of what needs to be done.

In ancient times, for a woman, there was only one marriage and one man in her life.

Till death do us part.

Even if the man abused her, she rarely left home. She could only blame her bad luck.

But, in the city...

When Li Chengqian thought about the tragic fate of his male compatriots several years later, he suddenly felt that he was still very happy at the moment.

The bride price paid was not perfect, and within half a year after the marriage, the bride price might be returned without a cent. Therefore, if there was a chance to travel through time, no one would be willing to give it up.

In ancient times, as long as you had the ability, you could have women on both sides.

In the city, you spend your life's savings and go into debt, but in return you get someone who was once embraced by others but later despises you.

This night, the wedding night, is priceless.

Li Chengqian also acted like a pillar supporting the sky and suppressing the crabapple trees, just like in the poems.

One night of absurdity.

Haitang Duoduo looked at the fallen blood on the bed and remained silent for a long time.

Finally, she fell asleep holding the person in her arms.

Early the next morning.

The heavy rain stopped and the air was very fresh.

After Li Chengqian woke up, he did not wake up Haitang Duoduo.

early morning.

Li Chengqian sat in a wheelchair and looked at the civil and military officials below. He saw them whispering to each other but did not rush to interrupt them.

Now, after he returned from Northern Qi, Emperor Qing still let him supervise the country without interfering.

"Your Highness, may I ask what crime Prime Minister Lin has committed?"

Finally, Lin Ruofu's disciples couldn't help but jump out.

Li Chengqian was too lazy to talk nonsense and directly asked the old eunuch to present all the evidence.

This included collusion with Northern Qi to subvert the war between the North and the South, as well as two assassination attempts on the prince, for which there was irrefutable evidence.

Both witnesses and evidence are available.

For a moment, one could hear a pin drop in the court.

No one expected that Lin Ruofu would have such courage.

Everyone present was aware of what he had done. This was a grand move to "change the crown prince"!

However, in the end, he failed by a single step.

Li Chengqian immediately ordered the Lin Mansion to be confiscated and sealed off, and Prime Minister Lin Ruofu was imprisoned in Tianlao to await trial.

Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy.

Li Chengqian's tough measures immediately made all the civil and military officials in the court angry but dared not speak out.

Moreover, everyone was in awe and dared not say a word.

Everyone could see that Li Chengqian was ruthless this time.

Anyone who pleads for mercy will be punished!
Li Chengqian's cruelty is now known to everyone in the court.

Therefore, no one dared to get into trouble at this time.

However, after the morning court session, many officials went to the imperial study.

Li Chengqian learned the news but ignored it.

Just go, it won't affect anything.

"Your Highness, Lin Wan'er is here and wants to see you."

Li Chengqian learned the news from Chunmei just after the morning court session.

After a moment's silence, Li Chengqian decided to meet him.

East Palace Garden.

Li Chengqian sipped wine and reviewed memorials.

Lin Wan'er, wearing a white dress, walked slowly towards her from a distance.

"His Royal Highness."

It wasn't the first time she met Li Chengqian, but she did not lose her manners.

After all, this is the East Palace.

"Are you here to beg for mercy?" Li Chengqian did not beat around the bush but asked directly.

"Dabao is just a mentally handicapped child. Please, Your Highness, spare his life."

After saying that, she actually knelt down.

(End of this chapter)