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The willow tree droops, the peonies bloom, today is the grand event of spring. Unlike the usual busy atmosphere of the battlefield, the Zhao family's mansion has been arranged like a mythical fairyland. Phoenix-patterned brocade curtains with red borders hang down, and the stone lions at the gate are adorned with golden ribbons, everything appears unusually festive.
Gorgeous silk fabrics, resembling the rosy clouds at sunset, hang on the tall gates and doors, with colorful ribbons and golden light shimmering on various exquisite embroideries.
Two towering Cinnabar lacquered wood archways, one inscribed with "Double Happiness and Longevity" and the other with "Happiness and Harmony for a Hundred Years," with elegant and bold calligraphy. Today, all the bustle in the capital of Southern Qi, Jiankang City, is focused on the union of the Zhao family and the Xiao Family.
The streets in front of the Zhao family Residence are packed with bustling crowds, not only officials and nobles, but also ordinary people who have come to join in the festivities and catch a glimpse of this Grand Wedding's splendor.
Many ministers came to congratulate and bring gifts, including the current Emperor Ming of Southern Qi, Xiao Luan, who sent someone to congratulate, and King Nankang Xiao Baorong, who also sent a gift.
The atmosphere inside the Zhao Mansion was even more lively. The maids and servants in the mansion were extremely busy, carrying trays and food back and forth, almost turning the entire kitchen upside down. The head of the Zhao family, Madam Zhao, as well as other relatives and friends, were all dressed in gorgeous clothes, with smiles on their faces.
In the hustle and bustle of the crowd, Chao Qinglan, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, sat on a golden-inlaid grand chair, lost in thought. Despite her carefully crafted appearance, she still looked like a painting, attracting countless gazes.
She held a phoenix-embroidered duster in her hand, smiling at the arriving guests. However, beneath her smile lay deep-seated doubts and unease, as she pondered how to live more comfortably in this body.
Xiao Yan stood beside her, wearing a red robe embroidered with golden thread, exuding an air of calm and maturity. However, his gaze would occasionally fall on Chao Qinglan's face, as if sensing her inner tension.
Xiao Yan's mother, Zhang Shangrou, and his four younger brothers, including two older brothers, all wore joyful expressions. Among them, Xiao Yan's older brother, Xiao Yi, was particularly excited, his eyes shining with delight.
Friends and family came in to offer their congratulations, each person's face filled with joy and blessings.
As the mother of the bride, Zhang Shangrou, with a joyful smile, walked over first. She smiled and said to Xiao Yan, "Yan'er, today being able to marry such a virtuous and kind daughter-in-law is truly a blessing for our Xiao Family!"
Zhang Shangrou then looked at Chao Qinglan and said gently, " Qinglan, please take care of Yan'er in the future. He is still young and may sometimes act rashly."
Then, the friends from the academy, Xiao Chen and Sun Yuan, also walked over with a playful look on their faces.
Xiao Chen raised his glass and looked mischievously at Xiao Yan, saying, "Impressive, brother Yan, to be able to marry the 'beauty' of our academy. It's truly enviable."
Sun Yuan seemed to have known the news for a while and joined the conversation, "Oh, Chao Qinglan, that cunning little devil, managed to hide for seven years without us finding out you were actually a woman? I truly admire how well you were able to conceal it!"
Xiao Yi also came over and said, "Yeah, who would have thought that this 'Academy Beauty' turned out to be Qinglan. Little brother, with your identity as the Shuzi Crown Prince, you finally have the qualifications to marry today."
Xiao Yan just smiled and didn't say much after hearing this.
At this time, younger brother Xiao Rong came over and delivered the final blow: "So it's Sister Lan, should I continue to call you Brother Lan, or should I call you brother-in-law now?"
Xiao Yan put his hand around his neck and said with a hint of playfulness, "Hey, you little rascal, you don't learn the good things, but you learn these improper things."
Xiao Chang looked at Xiao Yi for help and said urgently, "Big brother, save me."
Xiao Yi responded with a wicked smile, "You brought this upon yourself, serves you right," showing no intention of helping.
Amidst all the congratulations and laughter, Chao Qinglan felt an invisible pressure. She knew that as a man in a woman's body, the future days would be filled with more unknowns and challenges.
But she also knew that only by taking this step could she further help Xiao Yan ascend to the throne and change this turbulent and restless country.
At this moment, a burst of drum music sounded, indicating that the ceremony was about to begin. Xiao Yan put on his best clothes and walked out of the mansion spiritedly.
Once the ceremony began, everything proceeded according to traditional rituals. However, the nervousness in Chao Qinglan's heart did not diminish.
Finally, Xiao Yan gently lifted the red veil from Chao Qinglan's head, and upon seeing that familiar yet unfamiliar face, couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart.
He walked over to Chao Qinglan with a smile and whispered, "From today on, you are my military strategist and also my wife. I will protect you forever." Xiao Yan said softly to Chao Qinglan, his tone conveying an implicit trust.
Chao Qinglan looked at Xiao Yan and smiled. However, this smile was like a promise of a thousand years, penetrating deep into the bone marrow. She softly replied, "As long as there is war, there will be a military strategist, and as long as there is Xiao Yan, there will be Chao Qinglan."
Xiao Yan gazed at Chao Qinglan, and that smile was like a bright starlight, illuminating a dark corner in his heart. He cleared his throat, restrained his expression, and said, " Qinglan, you have a beautiful smile."
Chao Qinglan The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, with a hint of shallow sarcasm in her charm, "Beautiful? Emperor Liu Yu said the same, but he has never seen me in the appearance of a fierce general."
"Isn't a fierce general also a kind of beauty?" Xiao Yan held a teacup, staring at her intently, "I admire your intelligence and courage even more."
Chao Qinglan smiled and said, "Emperor Liu Yu, if he knew you said that, he would probably think you have narrow vision, only seeing a skin-deep appearance."
Xiao Yan set down his teacup, stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the blooming plum blossoms in the courtyard. He said earnestly, " Qinglan, why do you need to belittle yourself? In my heart, you are not just a skin-deep appearance, but also a force of courage and determination."
Outside the window, plum blossoms are in full bloom, appearing particularly delicate in the cold of winter. Chao Qinglan walked over to Xiao Yan and both gazed at the scenery outside the window. She calmly said, "Do you remember the day we first met at the school? I was dressed as a man, but you never doubted me."
"Because what I saw was your kind and passionate heart, not your appearance," Xiao Yan replied.
Chao Qinglan gave him a deep look and then said, "You are right. The appearance is ultimately secondary, what's important is the inner self."
Xiao Yan listened and nodded inwardly. He knew how deeply meaningful Chao Qinglan's words were.
" Qinglan, there's something I want to tell you," Xiao Yan suddenly became serious.
"What is it?" Chao Qinglan felt curious.
"Regarding our future plans, I have thought about it for a long time, and I have decided to win over a hundred battles against Northern Wei."
Upon hearing this, Chao Qinglan couldn't help but smile. This smile was even deeper than before, reaching into the marrow.
"Then you're not worried that I'll hold you back?" Chao Qinglan pretended to hesitate.
"No, on the contrary, I believe you will be my greatest help." Xiao Yan replied firmly.
Chao Qinglan smiled, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's do it together."
At this moment, the ceremonial cannons roared in unison, the drums sounded loudly, and the wedding officially began.
Afterwards, the two of them paid their respects to heaven and earth, as well as their parents, and together received congratulations from their friends and family, each person's face filled with joy.
Xiao Yan tightly held her hand. In this moment, their heartbeats became a harmonious rhythm, just like the blooming plum blossoms in the cold winter, giving each other warmth and courage.
From this moment on, their destinies are firmly bound together. No matter how great the difficulties and challenges they may face in the future, they will walk hand in hand until the end.
Inside the bridal chamber, the lush and colorful curtains hang low, filling the room with the fragrant scent of osmanthus and peonies, creating an atmosphere of sacredness and elegance. The bed is made of woven threads of golden jade, intricately carved with various festive patterns, adorned with red coral accents.
Chao Qinglan sits down slowly, shyly draping a layer of gauze in front of herself, concealing her beautiful and delicate appearance.
Xiao Yan also sat down, looking through the gauze at Chao Qinglan. For a moment, the two of them seemed to understand each other's doubts and anxieties.
Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Chao Qinglan, tonight is the beginning of our freshman life. I hope we can live in peace and happiness."
Chao Qinglan In my heart, I am moved. "Xiao Yan, you are a good person. I believe our future will be better."
Xiao Yan quietly took out an exquisite box, and inside was a pair of phoenix-headed silver hairpins, a gift he specially prepared for Chao Qinglan.
"This has been passed down through generations in our family, only the legitimate lady of the house is qualified to wear it," Xiao Yan said solemnly.
Chao Qinglan took the silver hairpin and was momentarily speechless. She could feel that this pair of silver hairpins was not just a gift, but also a symbol of trust and expectation from the Xiao Family towards her.
Xiao Yan continued, "In the future, we will face more challenges, but as long as you are by my side, I am confident that we can overcome them."
"Xiao Yan, I have always had a wish. That is to change the world, to allow people to live in peace and prosperity, no longer displaced and distressed by war. If we can achieve this goal, I will feel that everything is worth it," Chao Qinglan said earnestly.
Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with a light, "Your wish is also my wish."
Both of them tacitly understood, at this moment, they both understood each other's intentions and dreams. Xiao Yan suddenly felt that he had found a soulmate, while Chao Qinglan also felt an unprecedented sense of peace.
In the end, the two exchanged a cup of wine and made a lifelong commitment. After finishing the drink, Chao Qinglan hesitated as she turned around and slowly said, "Um, Xiao Yan, you said you wouldn't force me."
Xiao Yan's eyes became deep for a moment, and he nodded in response, affirming, "Yes, I promised you. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond."
Hearing this, Chao Qinglan immediately felt relieved, feeling that the man beside her, despite just experiencing a grand wedding with a ceremony so intense it was almost suffocating, still maintained that unchanging warmth and bottom line.
Xiao Yan looked at Chao Qinglan's slightly relaxed expression, and a hint of joy emerged in his heart, but he didn't act rashly. He walked to the window, gently pulled open the violet curtains, and a bright moonlight poured into the room through the window, illuminating Chao Qinglan's face.
"The moon tonight is beautiful. How about we admire it together?" Xiao Yan spoke calmly, but his eyes revealed his admiration and affection for Chao Qinglan.
Chao Qinglan After listening, the tension in her heart disappeared. Following Xiao Yan's gaze, she looked at the moon outside the window, feeling a softness in her heart. "Hmm, very nice, I like this atmosphere."
The two of them walked to the window together, looking up at the bright, silver-like moon. In the courtyard outside the window, several osmanthus trees emitted bursts of fragrance, accompanied by the distant sound of a flute, almost making people forget about being in the mortal world.
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