Chapter Fifty-Five

  Upon hearing the voice of Zi Ruoye, Yun Ningjing hastily stuffed the book that had been thrown aside into the quilt, her small face turning red uncontrollably. She quickly walked to the window and opened it, asking in a somewhat unstable tone, "Prince Wang, how did you come? Didn't Father say today was not a day for meeting...?" Her eyes glanced slightly at the brocade quilt, and only after confirming that she wouldn't be discovered did she feel slightly at ease.

  Zi Ruoye looked at Yun Ning, her eyes also gazing towards the bed, but apart from the same brocade quilt, she didn't see anything else. As she glanced at the faint blush on Yun Ning's cheeks, "That Ji Fu always says some frightening and absurd words, don't believe them all." Zi Ruoye leaned against the window frame, looking exactly like a charming flower thief.

  "Ning Er, accompany me to the small garden for a walk." Zi Ruoye said softly, looking at the person under the moonlight, with a soft heart.

  Yun Ning nodded, even though he didn't know what Zi Ruoye wanted him to do, and followed her to the garden. At this moment, there were almost no servants around, as it was already time for rest, except for a few scattered night watchmen, the Wang Fu was very quiet.

  The lanterns were lit one by one, as if illuminating the way for a lost person. Zi Ruoye didn't say a word all along the way, and Yun Ning also didn't dare to speak up seeing her silence. His gaze fell downwards, looking at how she was still holding his hand, a warmth spreading in his heart.

  Although Zi Ruoye had not spoken, she was still paying attention to Yun Cong's movements. Yun Cong's hands were slightly larger than hers, soft and delicate. Holding them like this made people feel a little dazed. At this moment, they walked quietly together, serene and beautiful.

  "Your Highness, what are you going to do?" Yun Cong asked lightly, with an expectation that even he didn't know.

  Zi Ruoye turned her head, and her eyes were full of intoxicating smiles. She took out a handkerchief from her bosom, "Ning'er, cover up. Only then can you see." After finishing speaking, she didn't wait for Yun Ning to react, and covered his eyes.

  In front of him was a vast darkness, with only a faint sense of light. He felt puzzled, but Zi Ruoye tightly grasped his hand, leading him step by step, occasionally reminding him to watch out for the stones and steps beneath their feet.

  Feeling the person in front had stopped, the sound of water came from beside his ear. Was this on a small lake? He finally spoke up and asked, "Your Highness, have we arrived?" This person was suddenly mysterious, making it impossible to discern their thoughts.

  "We're here. Jing'er, you can remove the cloth now." Zi Ruoye's voice seemed to be right next to him, yet somehow distant at the same time. His fingertips lifted the edge of the fabric, and as he gazed intently, the scene before his eyes left him speechless.

  The lake surface underfoot was actually lit up with a few twinkling stars, the small candles on the lake surface playfully emitted their own light and heat, in various colors, very beautiful... Yun Ning raised his head, squatted down to pick up a candle, the faint warmth emitted by the candle warmed his heart on this slightly cool night.

  Zi Ruoye stood aside, nervously watching Yun Ning, only to see Yun Ning holding the candle holder she made and admiring it, but there was no indication of whether she liked it or not. Was she fond of it? Or did she dislike it? Or did Yun Ning think she wasn't sincere enough?

  "Ning Er... don't you like it?" Zi Ruoye's face was somewhat bitter, what if she didn't like it?

  Yun Cong was startled, and raised her eyes to look at Zi Ruoye. A pair of watery eyes were already filled with deep affection, looking at Zi Ruoye's slightly embarrassed eyes, she hesitated for a moment, Is the king afraid that he won't like it? The corner of her mouth curved, and suddenly it was as if peach blossoms had bloomed all over the mountains, and the shy charm made one's heart skip a few beats.

  "Yun Cong really likes it." Looking at the candle in his hand, this uneven carving must be her own work. This person always unintentionally makes him lose a piece of his heart, now he's afraid that not even his whole body belongs to himself, but only to her.

  "Do you like it? Really?" Zi Ruoye was still a bit worried and said softly, with a slightly uncertain expression in her eyes.

  Yun Cong put down the candle and gently took Zi Ruo Ye's hand, only to find that this person was so nervous that his palms were sweating. He smiled slightly, his voice laced with a hint of amusement, "When have I ever deceived you?" This person was actually the one who had deceived him more often...

  Zi Ruoye couldn't help but laugh and say, "You scared me to death, I thought you didn't like it." Then, before Yun Ning could react, she knelt down on one knee!

  Yun Ning was stunned and quickly tried to pull Zi Ruoye up, "Your Highness, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling to Yun Ning?"

  Zi Ruoye, however, took Cloud Condensation's hand and lightly kissed the back of it. Feeling the person stiffen again, she slowly said, "A woman's knees are not incapable of kneeling; I kneel to my parents, I kneel to heaven and earth, but now I am kneeling on one knee solely for your sake."

  One sentence?

  "What's the point of kneeling when Yun Cong has already said what needs to be said?"

  Zi Ruoye took out a piece of cloth from her bosom and spread it open, revealing the round purple pearl on top. Plump and round, one glance was enough to tell that it wasn't an ordinary item. "Ning Er, are you willing to marry me? This pearl represents my heart's intention, without eternity, only a single grain of true heart like this pearl."

  Yun Cong looked at the purple pearl, but felt a blur in front of him. He had clearly promised her already? But she was telling herself with this gesture that she would treat him sincerely, every word sincere. She also used her actions to tell herself, letting her restless heart these days find a peaceful place to settle down, and even his subtle emotions were understood by her?

  "Your Highness." Yun Cong also knelt down, gently holding Zi Ruo Ye, "Yun Cong is willing..."

  Zi Ruoye couldn't help but smile, hugging him back. She took the red jade hairpin from his hair and with a slight effort, embedded the small, delicate, and lustrous purple pearl into it. The transparent red and noble purple were inserted into Yun Cong's hair, where they shone brightly.

  Zi Ruoye immediately picked up Yun Ning, ignoring the soft cry of the beauty, and walked step by step slowly, lowering her head to look at Yun Ning who had buried her head in her arms, saying softly, "There are many things to do tomorrow, I'll send you back to rest."

  Yun Cong nodded slightly, her small face flushing red. Although there weren't many people around at the moment, he still felt embarrassed. His fingertips lightly touched the red jade hairpin, and his eyes were filled with warm smiles.

  The next day, three or four joyful fathers arrived at the Wang Mansion. The wedding couldn't be careless, and they came early, just in time to help Yun Cong's young master get dressed. As they entered Yun Cong's room, they found that he had already woken up. One of them was taken aback and smiled ambiguously, saying, "This new son-in-law probably didn't sleep all night, after all, this is a man's dream." "Hey! We were worried that you wouldn't wake up, young master."

  Yun Ning returned to the house yesterday and looked at the red jade hairpin all night. After last night, he couldn't fall asleep, his face turned red again and again, and before he knew it, it was already dawn. Yun Ning raised her eyes and saw Xi Fu smiling ambiguously at him, quickly lowering her eyelashes, "Xi Fu is here."

  "Can't we just come over now? Hurry up and let's get dressed up properly." Xifu chuckled and teased, couldn't help but sigh at Yun Cong's natural beauty, truly a beautiful girl.

  Yun Ning nodded and walked in front of the copper mirror, letting Xi Fu help her with her hair. Looking at herself in the copper mirror, her fingertips still caressed the hairpin, if not for its cool touch, she really wouldn't have dared to believe it.

  Some helped Yun Cong to comb his hair, and some helped him to powder. They couldn't help but praise, "The young master is really handsome, this powder has been applied too much, it's actually covering up the young master's good looks."

  In front of him was a pile of hairpins, and Xi Fu had just finished styling his hair and was about to pick up the hairpins when he was stopped by Yun Ning. She handed over the red jade hairpin in her hand and said softly, "Xi Fu, this one is enough." His hairstyle only needed that one hairpin, and none of the others were necessary.

  The father's hand paused, looking at the hairpin, "Oh! It's still a purple pearl! There are really not many people who can have a purple pearl." After taking the hairpin and putting it on, the father looked at himself and was stunned, hurriedly saying, "It's still the young master who understands himself. With this hairpin on, other hairpins seem cumbersome. This hairpin is simply made for you."

  Yun Cong couldn't help but smile lightly. He only wanted to wear what she gave him and marry her, completely belonging to her...

  The happy father said at this time, "Quickly bring the young master's wedding dress, this is the most important moment, hurry up!" The little servant hastily handed over Yun Cong's wedding dress, but it dazzled the happy father's eyes.

  "Wow, this dress is so beautiful that I'm jealous!" Xi Fu took the wedding dress he had never seen before and helped Yun Cong put it on piece by piece. "The king really has skills, I don't know where he found this wedding dress." After putting it on, he couldn't help but touch it again, only then did he reluctantly let go.

  After dressing up, the father-in-law was even more stunned. This person is too beautiful! He really thought it was like a fairy, "The prince is truly blessed!" With a smile that curved his eyebrows and eyes, the father-in-law covered his mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled softly, saying that this outfit seemed to be tailor-made for Yun Congjunior, and if the prince saw it, he would probably stare straight ahead in amazement.

  The happy father finally put on the red headgear, gently placing it on Yun Cong's head, "As a married man, you must always prioritize your wife in all things." He couldn't help but remind him one last time.

  "Let's go, young master." Xi Fu held Yun Cong's hand, with a faint smile and an inexplicable envy.

  "Delighted father, where is this going?" He wasn't supposed to wait for the king in the house? I remember it's not allowed to go out, isn't it?

  His father-in-law, however, was smiling with a covered mouth, "The king is not someone who will always follow the rules. You'd better come with me." Although he also thought that King Ye was quite unimpressive at the time, but starting today, he really envied this young master Yun Cong.

  Yun Cong's heart was filled with doubts, but he still followed his father-in-law's footsteps, walking steadily and firmly. His father-in-law looked at Yun Cong's steady gait and felt a little curious - how could this young master, who had been covering his head, walk so steadily? What his father-in-law didn't know was that Yun Cong was a martial artist, and he didn't need to worry about being blocked or hindered on the road.

  Zi Ruoye was sitting astride a fine horse, wearing red clothes and with a jade-like complexion. Her eyes were full of expectation as she waited for Yun Cong. She tightly grasped the reins, taking deep breaths numerous times to caution herself not to be nervous.

  All the ministers also looked up with anticipation, they had arrived early, but were made curious by the king's strange wedding procession. Liu Qingyou also came, and as he said, his complexion was much better at this moment, wearing a light blue robe, standing in the corner, looking at Zi Ruoye, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

  Under everyone's expectation, Yun Cong finally stepped out after countless times of Zǐ Ruò Yè's eager glances. This was the first time both Yun Cong and Zǐ Ruò Yè felt that the Wang Fu was too big, and they had to walk for so long.

  Yun Cong's appearance made all the officials and onlookers gasp in unison, her outfit at the last birthday banquet had already stunned them, but this one was even more astonishing, making their eyes bulge out.

  "I heard that... the wedding dress of Yun Cong Xiao Gongzi was specially made by Wang Ye, just to give Yun Cong Xiao Gongzi a one-of-a-kind wedding dress." Someone in the crowd whispered, looking at Yun Cong's current glory, he suddenly felt very envious.

  "I've also heard that it's truly one-of-a-kind, the only one in the world." The person was also gazing at Yun Cong, with a scorching gaze filled with envy.

  Although Yun Cong couldn't see it, he could feel that there were so many people in the scene? What... is going on here?

  Zi Ruoye saw Yun Ning walk in front of her, slightly bowed, and the fleeting elegance instantly captivated a group of men. "Ning'er, you're here."

  The happy father then smiled and said, "Prince Wang, this person is now in your hands."

  After Ye said that, he bent down and hugged Yun Ning onto the horse, letting him sit in front of himself. This move once again brought a gasp from the crowd.

  "Ah!" Yun Ning was startled by the sudden movement, and hastily grabbed onto Zi Ruoye's clothes, but calmly asked, "Your Highness, what is...?" Why did he let him ride, today everything was completely unclear to him, this was not like the wedding in his impression.

  "Ying'er... do you still remember what I said to you that day when you agreed to marry me?" Zi Ruoye leaned in close to Yunying's ear, speaking softly, her voice barely audible to anyone else, and the intimate scene was clearly a display of their sweet affection in front of everyone.

  "You said......" Yun Cong muttered unconsciously, but almost cried again in the next second. She barely held back the astringent feeling in her eyes and slowly spoke out with a slightly trembling voice, "Ten Miles of Red Makeup."

  She promised him on that day... When he marries her, there must be a grand wedding procession to welcome her.

  "That's right, it's the ten-mile red makeup! Ning Er, you have to take a good look, this is the ten-mile red makeup I promised you." In an instant, the veil covering Yun Cong's face was lifted, revealing a stunning beauty that made the heavens and earth gasp in amazement. But in the next second, Zi Ruo Ye suddenly kissed Yun Cong's lips!

  Another wave of gasps, Yun Cong's enchanting and pure face brought them shock that had not yet dissipated, followed by the scene of Wang Ye directly kissing her. This can be said to be truly the boldest person in history, too bold!

  "Uh..." Before she could even react, her lips had already been captured. After a fierce battle, Yun Cong could only blush, breathe lightly, and lean on Zi Ruoye's body.

  After reacting, her face turned even redder. How could this person be so... in public... and it was the first time too... When she looked again with a clear expression, she saw that he was trembling lightly with excitement.

  It's really... a ten-mile red wedding procession.

  A long red carpet was laid on the ground, and the people surrounded the path, all staring at them, making him feel ashamed. Ziyue Ye smiled slightly, put her arm around Yun Cong's waist, and said softly, "Let's go!"

  Suddenly, the music started playing, and Ziyue Ye rode a horse in front, followed by the imperial palace orchestra. The 99-person orchestra was dazzling, and the happy father was distributing wedding cakes on the side. Behind them was a long procession carrying huge boxes, all of which were betrothal gifts!

  "Ning Er, I will make you the most enviable man in this world..."

  Zi Ruoye's voice gently lingered in Yun Cong's ears, but he had long been blissfully unaware of the world around him...

  The team marched in an orderly manner, the strings played all the way, Zi Ruoye rubbed against the Imperial City and walked a circle before returning to the Wangfu, with countless flowers on the road, sprinkling a street...

  "Today, the Wang Fu has prepared some light wine. If you all don't mind, come to the Wang Fu and have a cup of watery wine!" The crowd erupted in cheers, and Ziyue Ye finally dismounted with Yun Cong, entering the Wang Fu amidst everyone's blessings...

  "Yun Ning is so happy... why haven't I met a woman like that?" The person speaking at this moment may have already forgotten about Zi Ruoye's past misdeeds, and only had Yun Ning's happy face and Zi Ruoye's radiant face in their mind, along with the ten-mile-long red wedding procession... and the flowers covering the sky and earth.

  "Yes... why didn't we meet? The ten-mile red wedding procession is the prince's welcoming gift, and in this world, only Master Ye Wang would have such a grand gesture, all for the sake of making a beauty smile."

  Everyone was discussing the scene just now, and the women were all envying Yezi for marrying Yun Cong, this beautiful man, and regretting why they weren't the prince. The men, on the other hand, were all envying Yun Cong, envying that even with his humble status, there was someone who doted on him without any reserve.

  After today, Ye Wang will marry Yun Qing with a grand ceremony, and it's likely that they'll be the talk of the town for a long time to come.

  Liu Qingyou stood in the corner, his heart seemed to be grasped by a hand, unable to breathe. The ten-mile red wedding... This bastard is also generous... His eyes were dim, that person also had such a carefree and elegant time, but he was sad to the point of almost dying. The scattered flowers on the street, he saw them as if they were his heart, shattered into pieces.

  After seeing Zǐ Ruò Yè enter, Liǔ Qīng Yōu finally hid the expression in his eyes, and a proud look appeared in his eyes. He also stepped forward to enter. Today was the day he came to congratulate her on her new marriage. If he showed that expression, that bastard would laugh at him. How could he let that bastard laugh at him? Even if it really hurt, he couldn't let Zǐ Ruò Yè know!

  Zi Ruoye also carried Yun Ning to their bridal chamber, gently laying him on the bed, his head against Yun Ning's forehead, and softly asked, "Scared?"

  Yun Cong's face was flushed all the way, he looked up at Zi Ruoye and shook his head slightly. How could he be scared? He was just too excited and lost his words for a moment.

  "Hehe... as long as you're not scared." She was afraid that Yun Cong would be frightened, just now that one kiss, Yun Cong almost couldn't breathe, so inexperienced, it made her not know what to do.

  "You eat something, and don't mind him, I'll go deal with those people, wait for me to come back." Zi Ruoye had already put out some refreshments in the room, this wedding was really troublesome, not even letting people eat, lest Yun Ning starve.

  Yun Cong nodded, "You can go." She raised her eyes and saw a soft color.

  Zi Ruoye had just left the door and gone to the main hall. After Zi Ruoye left, Yun Cong hesitated for a moment, still gritting her teeth as she took out that book, and indeed wanted to take a look. Her father said that a husband should serve his wife. With a flush on her cheeks, Yun Cong psyched herself up before finally opening the book on bedroom techniques.

  Zi Ruoye walked into the hall, and everyone swarmed up, speaking words of blessing.

  "Congratulations, Prince Wang! Or should I say, what a beautiful woman!"

  "Heh heh, easy for you to say, Jing'er is the flesh of this king's heart, but it can't be offset by just a few words of flattery."

  Everyone heard it and didn't comment, what Ye Wang said was reasonable too. If not for the flesh in their hearts, how could they ignore etiquette like this? Although some of them were unwilling to come, today is a festive day after all, other things will be discussed later.

  "Congratulations, Your Highness." Minister Liu appeared with a warm smile, his face filled with genuine blessings, but the crowd was embarrassed for him instead.

  Isn't this also the son of Director Liu? Now that the groom has changed, cough... if a fight breaks out, what's to be done.

  Zi Ruoye, however, was not convinced. In her heart, she knew that Liu Qingyou liked Li Yu. She smiled frankly and replied, "Thank you, Chancellor Liu!" Zi Ruoye turned to look behind her, but was taken aback - how did Liu Qingyou get here? Walking up front, she saw that his complexion had improved a lot, except for the fact that his lips were slightly pale, there was nothing out of the ordinary.

  "Is your illness getting better?" Zi Ruoye walked forward and asked with a smile.

  Liu Qingyu's body stiffened for a moment, and she looked at Ziyue Ye. Her eyes were filled with genuine concern, but there was no other meaning behind it. A pang of pain struck her heart, but she said, "Hmph! Yun Cong marrying you is like a beautiful jade being thrown into a cesspit. You'd better treat her well."

  Everyone gasped, how could this young master Liu turn the prince into a toilet?! Without looking at the situation, he quickly turned his head to look at Zi Ruoye, who was smiling and said, "Hehe, of course I know, so I will deal with Yun Conghao."

  She heard that she didn't refute herself, but instead happily accepted it. She usually would retort a few words, but today she seemed to be overjoyed, her eyes dim with a hint of sadness. Liu Qingyu nodded slightly, "Mm! Just remember that."

  Digression

  It's late again today... Sorry...