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In a deliberate move, He Yu brought Xiao Yao out to announce her presence in the capital, and in doing so, he dealt a heavy blow to General Sun's reputation. Finally, Xiao Yao's name resonated throughout the capital. Now, everyone in the city knew that the first non-imperial consort of Xuanping Wang would be fiercely protected by him, even going so far as to offend officials and nobles in the capital for the sake of this girl from a remote village in Jiangnan.
Of course, this sentiment was perceived differently by different people. At least in the eyes of the young ladies and wives from noble families, He Yu's actions were exactly what a true man should embody. While they sighed in admiration, they also lamented that it was not themselves marrying Xuanping Wang.
Regardless, one month later, Xiao Yao truly entered the gates of Xuanping Prince's Mansion.
The wedding was grand and magnificent. As the most favored non-imperial prince of Qidi, He Yu's wedding day naturally saw a continuous stream of congratulatory visitors. The normally quiet South Street was now filled with the sounds of firecrackers, music, and the melodies of silk and bamboo instruments.
Xiao Residence was not far from Xuanping Wang's mansion, so they could hear the lively sounds. Xiao Yao wore a bright red wedding dress, and atop her head was a phoenix crown adorned with three emerald phoenixes holding a large pearl in their beaks, shimmering with a warm glow that captivated onlookers. The matchmaker adjusted Xiao Yao's attire with envy in her eyes, saying, "Miss, this phoenix crown and bridal attire are truly the most magnificent I have ever seen. I have delivered many sedan chairs but have never seen such a large pearl! It’s clear that the prince truly cherishes you!"
Xiao Yao's cheeks flushed red as she shyly lowered her head. Seeing this, the matchmaker covered her mouth and laughed; she had expected a girl so protected by the prince to be arrogant but found instead a quiet and bashful young woman. Watching her calm demeanor stirred an instinctive protective urge within men.
While they were busy preparing inside, someone outside called out, "Miss, it's almost time; we should set off soon. Otherwise, we might miss the auspicious hour for the ceremony."
"Oh! We will go out right away!" The matchmaker replied for Xiao Yao and was about to cover her with the final veil when Xiao Mo Yi entered. "How is it? Is everything ready?"
"Yes, almost done. Someone just mentioned that it's time to go," Xiao Yao said with a smile upon seeing her family member.
Xiao Mo Yi nodded but seemed to want to say something. After exchanging glances for a moment without speaking, she simply said softly, "Then let's hurry; it would be bad to miss the auspicious hour. I'll wait outside."
"Okay." Xiao Yao nodded.
Xiao Mo Yi hurriedly exited and stood beside the wedding sedan chair; today she was the only one from the Xiao family accompanying Xiao Yao on her journey to marriage.
This girl is truly the jewel of the family. Not only are her parents doting on her, but even he and his older brother are protective and caring towards her. The two brothers have imagined more than once what it would be like when their sister gets married, watching their father personally hand over his daughter to the man who promises to take care of her for a lifetime.
However, fate is unpredictable. Now that his sister is really getting married, he is the only one in the wedding procession. Their parents and older brother are far away in Nanping and cannot come to see their daughter. As her older brother, he can only be Xiao Yao's sole relative in the capital for her wedding.
Xiao Mo Yi sniffed and comforted himself; no matter what, he has seen enough over these days.
The prince truly cares for his sister. The love that comes from the heart cannot be faked. Moreover, their family has connected with the prince's family, and she is even the primary consort. It really shows how much fortune their ancestors must have accumulated for the Xiao Family to have such an opportunity.
Lost in thought, Xiao Yao was brought out of the house, covered with a red veil. Yun Yue, Yun Bi, and Yun Zhu naturally followed her. Yun Zhu originally came from the Prince's Residence, while Yun Yue and Yun Bi were Xiao Yao's maidservants. Since these two maidservants had been with Xiao Yao, they certainly could not serve anyone else now.
Furthermore, in that royal residence, Xiao Yao would have familiar people around her, which would provide her with some comfort.
To match the festive atmosphere, several maidservants wore peach-red wedding dresses. The sedan chair sent by the royal residence was also a deep red with intricate patterns made of cloud silk, so luxurious that it made the matchmaker gasp in amazement.
It can be imagined that she had accompanied many noble families for weddings before and had certainly seen her fair share of grandeur. However, it was truly a first to see someone as generous as the prince. Just the silk used for the sedan chair would be considered extravagant for officials to make clothes from; yet here it was used as upholstery for a sedan chair. This shows how many more precious items must be in the Prince's Residence!
Nevertheless, while she was amazed, the matchmaker knew she had her duties to fulfill without missing a single detail.
Thinking about how the prince could afford such precious silk for the sedan chair indicated how much he valued Miss Xiao. If anything were to happen to Miss Xiao, it would likely cost a hundred times more than her worth.
With this thought in mind, the matchmaker became even more cautious.
Supporting Xiao Yao into the sedan chair and confirming she was seated properly, she then shouted loudly, "Lift the sedan!"
Eight bearers simultaneously lifted the Sedan Chair, and the sound of firecrackers and music erupted. Xiao Yao sat in the Sedan Chair, swaying along with it, but her thoughts drifted far away. In her past life, she had never imagined that at the tender age of not yet sixteen, she would entrust her entire life to a man.
Yet now, it was so vividly presented before her eyes.
Xiao Yao couldn't help but smile bitterly. But what could she do? After all, He Yu truly cared for her, and she didn't reject the idea of being close to this man; there must be some affection there. Once she entered the royal residence, she would have to spend her life there, dealing with the people and matters of the household.
In truth, Xiao Yao couldn't imagine what kind of life awaited her in the future or how to manage the interpersonal relationships and affairs outside the residence. Although He Yu had asked his aunt to explain some things to her, people are like this: unless they have truly engaged in something hands-on, their understanding of it will always remain vague.
She did not grow up in such high-status families; perhaps she had seen enough but might not be able to handle things right from the start. She would need some time to learn.
However, just like He Yu said, "It's okay; I will help you! These things aren't difficult. All you need to do is be a good princess; everything else is unimportant."
Xiao Yao silently sighed, hoping that her future life would indeed be as He Yu promised—that all she needed to do was be a good princess.
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