blogombal Chapter 1693 With him on the line
Chapter 1693 With him on the line
As soon as the Fifth Princess spoke, Zhou Shiyue glanced at her indifferently.
Alright, I understand now. It seems the "program" the Fifth Princess arranged for him was during the wedding ceremony.
But they didn't get their chance.
Only after hearing this did Yin Changxing and the others understand why Zhou Shiyue had performed the wedding ceremony ahead of schedule, not wanting everyone to arrive.
Lu Anfan's heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, finally eased a little.
He looked at Zhou Shiyue with some admiration, thinking that this brother-in-law was indeed a good person.
If the wedding ceremony hadn't taken place yet, and the eldest sister was standing here waiting for it to happen while all this was going on, she must have been in a bad mood.
Things are much better now, since my older sister has been moved to a room in the backyard, and my brother-in-law is handling all the annoying things and troublesome people.
Sizhen also whispered to Jiechi, "Junior brother, you can rest assured now. No one can get the better of Prince Jin. Don't worry, with Prince Jin around, none of these royal benefactors can harm Benefactor Lu."
Abstaining from food did indeed calm him down. He put his hands together and whispered "Amitabha."
Jin Yuan watched the two of them from the side and smiled slightly. They had come to see the bride off, and after this was over, they would return to Huaiyuan.
"The banquet begins, bringing happiness and good fortune!"
The butler called out, and a whole group of people brought hot dishes to the table.
Lord Chen was also overjoyed.
This table is filled with colleagues he gets along with and has good relationships with.
He immediately relaxed, raised his glass and stood up, speaking with the air of a host, "Come, come, it's a pleasure to gather with everyone today to drink the wedding wine of the Prince and Princess! I'll start by raising a glass, wishing everyone that after drinking this wedding wine, you will all be blessed with happiness and good fortune. Come on, everyone, bottoms up!"
Seeing Lord Chen's heartfelt words, and his statement that "drinking wedding wine will bring you good fortune," which genuinely pleased them, everyone raised their glasses and clinked them with Lord Chen's.
Lin Rong was also sitting at this table.
Seeing Lord Chen's posture, he also picked up his wine cup, but instead of clinking glasses with Lord Chen, he tilted his head back and drank the cup down in one gulp.
Lord Chen glanced at him but said nothing. He wasn't going to hold a grudge against Lin Rong today.
Male guests and female guests are separated.
The women's banquet was separated from this side by some flower bushes and gauze curtains, appearing indistinct, and occasionally one could hear sounds from the other side.
Qiu Yunzhen was there too. Hearing that things had finally become lively over there, and that it was mostly filled with laughter and joy, Qiu Yunzhen breathed a sigh of relief.
She was worried about Lu Zhaoling, fearing that the wedding might encounter some trouble or setbacks, while at the same time she felt sad for herself.
The second prince she was to marry was also one of those who came to cause trouble.
However, seeing how easily the Second Prince was dealt with by Prince Jin, Qiu Yunzhen felt somewhat relieved. This meant that once she married into the Second Prince's household, escaping wouldn't be too difficult.
After all, the second prince is easier to deal with.
If she were to encounter someone with a deep mind and cunning schemes, a nobody like her wouldn't even be enough to serve as a dish.
Qiu Yunzhen was also very self-aware.
Qin Yuerong was sitting with her.
Qin Yuerong poured her a glass of fruit wine. "Miss Qiu, you can have a little of this, but don't drink too much, it has a bit of an aftereffect."
She had just seen Qiu Yunzhen quietly down a glass of wine by herself.
"I'm not that easily drunk." Qiu Yunzhen glanced at her; they weren't familiar, but she didn't dislike her. "What's your name?"
They started chatting here.
In the new house.
Qingyin and Qingbao each handed over a pastry, while Qingyin gently lifted a corner of a bridal veil and handed over a cup of tea.
Two maids carefully served Lu Zhaoling food to fill her stomach, and then occasionally told her about what was happening outside.
The two maids took turns going out to gather information, so they knew exactly what was happening outside.
Lu Zhaoling listened and ate at the same time.
She didn't care what the Empress Dowager wanted to do, nor did she take it to heart; she was just trying to annoy them.
However, Lu Zhaoling was somewhat concerned about what the Empress wanted to say.
"The prince is now toasting people outside." At this moment, Granny Qing also came in and brought a bowl of hot sweet soup.
She told Lu Zhaoling, "Your Highness, please rest assured. The Prince is here outside. There's nothing to worry about now. Everyone is drinking and chatting happily, saying all sorts of joyful things."
Lu Zhaoling asked, "Could Zhou Shiyue have been forced to drink alcohol?"
Hearing this, Granny Qing couldn't help but laugh. She said, "Your Highness, do you think those adults would dare to force the Prince to drink alcohol so easily?"
Lu Zhaoling paused for a moment, "I thought that since today is a special day, they would be bolder."
Granny Qing smiled again and said, "How dare they? They're all afraid of ruining His Highness's important business tonight and causing him trouble later."
The words had a somewhat strange meaning, and the two maids smiled silently as they heard them.
Lu Zhaoling was still covered with her wedding veil; she had just been eating like a little mouse with the veil on her head.
Although they couldn't see what Granny Qing and Qingyin and Qingbao looked like, they immediately understood the meaning behind Granny Qing's words when they heard the teasing smile in her tone.
sweat......
Lu Zhaoling actually knew that Zhou Shiyue had promised his master and his junior brother that he would not consummate their marriage for the time being, because he was also afraid of getting her pregnant during this period.
Their current situation is unclear, and her life-or-death ordeal remains a burden on their minds. If she becomes pregnant at this time, it will put them in a passive position.
In case something really happens, Lu Zhaoling is worried that she won't be able to protect the baby in her womb, so she actually plans to maintain the status quo for the time being.
The master said that her father should know the most about her condition, so the most important thing right now is to find Lu Ming.
Of course, Lu Zhaoling also set a deadline for herself. Lu Ming has been missing for so many years. If she has to wait until she finds him, who knows if he will ever have the chance to become a mother again?
Therefore, she set a two-year deadline for herself, and her age two years later would be more suitable.
However, she hasn't discussed this with Zhou Shiyue yet.
Hearing that Granny Qing and the others seemed to be looking forward to the Prince's Mansion having a young heir, Lu Zhaoling pursed her lips and simply stretched out her hand, saying, "Is there any more food? I'd like to eat some more."
Snacks aren't very filling.
"Yes, yes, the sweet soup is here. Your Highness, be careful it's hot." Granny Qing thought Lu Zhaoling would be shy about mentioning the wedding night and the child, so she didn't continue.
The empress couldn't sit still halfway through.
While the Crown Prince accompanied the Prince of Jin to other seats to offer toasts, she stood up and walked to the back.
The Fifth Princess saw it, her eyes flashed, but she said nothing.
The Emperor naturally saw it too. He stood up, pressed his forehead, and said, "I'm going out for a bit."