Most people in the capital knew that Hu Xiaoye was fond of excitement.
However, most people also dared not provoke Hu Xiaoye, as behind her stood the entire Hu family.
"Of course, we won't bully people! Miss Hu, please rest assured!"
It seemed that Hu Xiaoye's actions also made most of those who wanted to cause trouble restrain themselves a little.
Only Prince Ning, Mu Hansu, glanced at Hu Xiaoye, then his gaze fell on Song Chaoyu, who was wearing a luxurious wedding robe: "What, are you saying we can't even take a look at the bride?"
As he spoke, whether it was due to the alcohol or something else, he actually stepped forward and reached out to touch Song Chaoyu's wedding veil.
Song Chaoyu knew that the person in front of her was not Mu Hansu, so she instinctively dodged back, not wanting him to touch her.
"Ahem!"
Mu Changxi's voice also appeared behind Mu Hansu at the opportune moment: "I know Prince Ning cares for this king, but it's better for this king to handle such matters himself. Prince Ning need not trouble himself."
Although Mu Changxi was sitting in a wheelchair, his presence was imposing, making it difficult for Mu Hansu to say anything. He eventually made way for Mu Changxi.
Mu Changxi took the wedding sedan chair from the hands of Nanny An and slowly approached Song Chaoyu.
Song Chaoyu's heart also began to feel a little nervous.
She slightly lowered her gaze and could see Mu Changxi's legs in the wheelchair.
Facing Song Chaoyu's line of sight was the pattern of a dragon emerging from the sea on the wedding robe covering his legs.
The dragon soared upwards as if it were about to come alive before her eyes.
It reminded Song Chaoyu of how Han Xi had once told her that one day he would take her to see the sea.
The Southern Kingdom was coastal, which made Song Chaoyu curious.
Mu Changxi had not actually been in the Southern Kingdom for many years. However, judging by his performance since "returning" to court, no one seemed to suspect that he was the hostage sent to the Southern Kingdom.
So... he must have seen the sea, right?
As Song Chaoyu thought this, she felt Mu Changxi in front of her seem to move, and her heart grew even more nervous.
"Let's lift the veil!"
Nanny An's clear voice rang out beside Song Chaoyu.
Then Mu Changxi raised the wedding sedan chair in his hand and lifted Song Chaoyu's veil, which was adorned with pearls and golden tassels—
Song Chaoyu felt her vision suddenly brighten!
She heard a moment of silence, then someone in the crowd exclaimed, "Prince Chang is blessed with great fortune! The Princess is truly beautiful!"
Soon, someone chimed in, "Yes, we only knew that the second daughter of the Song family was as beautiful as a celestial being. Only today do we realize that the fourth daughter of the Song family is also so stunningly beautiful!"
His praise did not seem like flattery but genuine admiration for Song Chaoyu.
Even Hu Xiaoye, who was usually close to Song Chaoyu, looked at Song Chaoyu's beauty in astonishment: "Ayu, you're too beautiful! No bride in the entire capital can compare to you!"
This was quite an exaggeration, and Song Chaoyu playfully glared at Hu Xiaoye.
When she looked up again, she also saw Prince Ning's somewhat complicated gaze.
It seemed... regretful?
But why would he regret anything?
Song Chaoyu didn't understand and didn't look at Prince Ning again. Instead, she looked at Mu Changxi.
Mu Changxi knew Song Chaoyu was beautiful, but he had never realized she could be this beautiful.
He regretted letting so many people witness Song Chaoyu's beauty.
If only such beauty belonged to him alone, how wonderful it would be.
As he thought this, the surrounding clamor grew louder.
Especially led by Prince Ning, it was as if they wouldn't rest until they had teased Mu Changxi today.
As long as it wasn't too excessive, Song Chaoyu would have indulged them.
But clearly, Prince Ning's intentions were becoming more obvious, and his actions more outrageous.
When Prince Ning, fueled by alcohol, tried to bump into Song Chaoyu, Nanny An appeared in time.
She grabbed Prince Ning and then stood in front of Song Chaoyu and Prince Chang, staring intently at Prince Ning: "Your Highness Prince Ning, isn't the bridal chamber teasing enough? His Majesty specifically instructed that Prince Chang is not in good health, and the Princess has also been tired all day, so they should not be overly teased. It seems Prince Ning has drunk too much and forgotten His Majesty's instructions?"
Although Nanny An was just a servant from the palace, Mu Hansu did not dare to defy Nanny An's words at this moment. He could only withdraw his hand and then sneered, "Yes, Prince Chang is not in good health. Father truly dotes on him! We can't even tease them during the bridal chamber night. It's truly boring!"
"Fine!"
Despite saying this, Prince Ning eventually took a step back and waved his hand: "We'll leave then! Prince Chang, enjoy your wedding night well, and don't disappoint your beauty!"
Wasn't this a veiled jab at the rumors that Prince Chang was actually "incapable"?
However, Song Chaoyu's calm and collected reaction ultimately disappointed Mu Hansu.
After he and his entourage left, the bridal chamber finally became quiet.
Mu Changxi nodded at Nanny An: "Thank you, Nanny An."
Nanny An's attitude towards Mu Changxi was different from her attitude towards Mu Hansu. She seemed to greatly respect Mu Changxi: "This is what this old servant should do. This old servant will now return to the palace to report. I wish Prince Chang and the Princess a good rest, as you must pay respects to His Majesty, the Empress, and the Imperial Consort tomorrow morning."
Song Chaoyu watched Nanny An leave, feeling puzzled and not daring to ask.
Mu Changxi seemed to sense Song Chaoyu's confusion and explained, "I saved Nanny An's life when I was young, so she respects me greatly. How was she towards you today?"
"Very good."
Song Chaoyu lowered her gaze, and for some reason, she dared not look at Mu Changxi.
The bridesmaids remaining in the room, such as the挑红, efficiently tidied up the bed and then hastily left, closing the door behind them for Song Chaoyu and Mu Changxi.
In an instant, they were the only two left in the room.
Song Chaoyu could even clearly hear her heart beating nervously in her chest.
"Have you eaten?"
Mu Changxi had drunk wine outside, but he was clearly not drunk.
Song Chaoyu nodded: "I've eaten a little."
"I'm hungry."
Mu Changxi smiled faintly. Seeing that they were the only two in the room, he actually stood up from his wheelchair, walked to the table, picked up the pastries on the table, and stuffed them into his mouth: "I am hungry. I couldn't eat a single bite of my own banquet, only being toasted by others."
He... just stood up in front of her like that?!
Song Chaoyu was somewhat dumbfounded.