Soon, it was time for the wedding night revelry.
Song Chaoyu originally did not want to go. She had only been separated from the little monkey for a moment, and she already missed the child.
In fact, Mu Changxi also wanted to return to his residence as soon as possible. But seeing the worried yet expectant look in Prince Wen's eyes, it seemed the couple could not refuse and could only follow Prince Wen.
After all, it was time for the wedding night revelry, and the backyard became increasingly lively.
However, as Song Chaoyu followed the crowd to the backyard, she heard someone muttering, "Do you think the customs of the Southern Kingdom are the same as ours? Do they actually have wedding night revelries? Won't it scare this Princess Tiele?"
Someone shook their head, seeming to know Princess Tiele very well, "Forget it, can we scare Princess Tiele? I'm afraid Princess Tiele will scare us instead. I heard she's not someone to be trifled with. Just you wait and see, this person will likely do something in our Great Yue Dynasty in the future. It's a pity for His Highness Prince Wen to marry such a venomous woman!"
Indeed, as the saying goes, "Good deeds never go beyond the door, while bad deeds spread a thousand miles."
Princess Tiele had just married Prince Wen, and so many disputes had already arisen. Prince Wen must have known about them.
As expected, when Song Chaoyu looked at Prince Wen, she saw a hint of darkness in his eyes.
In this vast capital, no one could live the life they desired.
Song Chaoyu began to worry about Prince Wen's future!
"Wedding night revelry!"
Their thoughts were interrupted by a shout.
Everyone looked in the direction of the bridal chamber, their faces beaming with joy.
Yes, it was time for the wedding night revelry!
Song Chaoyu perked up and followed the noble ladies inside.
At the same time, Hu Xiaoye, who always loved liveliness, came to Song Chaoyu's side, "Finally, I see you! Come, come, let's go to the wedding night revelry!"
This girl was also about to become a bride, and she still loved such excitement, which made Song Chaoyu smile.
Hu Xiaoye greeted Mu Changxi, then naturally linked her arm with Song Chaoyu's, pointing to the bridal chamber ahead, "I've met Princess Tiele a few times before, and she didn't seem like a formidable person. But everyone says Princess Tiele is not easy to get along with. I heard she specifically summoned you to the palace today, is she still thinking about your Prince Chang?"
Song Chaoyu was surprised and looked back at Mu Changxi. He was talking to someone in the crowd.
So Song Chaoyu asked, "It's one thing for others to say that, but why do you say that too? It's Princess Tiele and Prince Wen's wedding today, what does our Prince Chang have to do with it? You are not allowed to say this again, otherwise, if you ruin their marriage, can you afford to compensate?"
Seeing Song Chaoyu's serious expression, Hu Xiaoye stuck out her tongue, "You've really become a mother, you're speaking more and more like my mother! Don't worry, I'm only saying this to you. It's just that this is what people are saying outside, so I came to ask you. Now that I know your Prince Chang only has you in his heart, I can finally be at ease, right?"
While they were talking, someone from ahead came to pull them, "Why are you whispering here? Come on, let's go to the wedding night revelry and watch the groom lift the veil!"
In fact, Song Chaoyu and Mu Changxi had not been married for too long, but she seemed to have forgotten what the wedding night revelry was like when they got married.
Time always passed so quickly, making Song Chaoyu feel a little dazed.
At this moment, Prince Wen appeared nervous. In fact, he still liked Princess Tiele. So, under everyone's coaxing, he solemnly picked up the auspicious scale handed over by the wet nurse and took a deep breath.
"Lift the veil!"
Amidst the crowd, someone began to cheer incessantly.
Prince Wen's face turned red, and when it reached his neck, it was almost the same color as the crimson wedding robe he was wearing!
He raised the auspicious scale, lifted the red veil, and revealed the bride's face.
Song Chaoyu knew that today, Tiele should have been at her most beautiful and radiant.
However, when everyone saw Tiele's face, they all fell silent—
Beneath the red veil was a face obscured by tears.
Despite it being their wedding day, there was no hint of joy in Tiele's eyes.
Even after Prince Wen lifted the veil, her tears still flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.
Prince Wen, still holding the auspicious scale, was stunned upon seeing Tiele like this.
And all the onlookers were looking at each other in a state of bewilderment.
Even Song Chaoyu had not expected Tiele to be so unable to control herself!
She looked at Prince Wen with concern and indeed found his expression to be very unpleasant.
"Cough cough!"
It was her husband, Ou Nuo, who reacted first. He pushed Prince Wen, letting Prince Wen's body block Princess Tiele's crying face, and then smiled at everyone, saying, "Oh dear, the bride must be crying from hunger! This morning, a maid fainted at the palace gate from hunger! I apologize for making everyone laugh!"
He cupped his hands in apology, and Prince Wen seemed to have just reacted, apologizing to everyone with a cupped fist.
At the same time, Mu Changxi's clear and cold voice echoed through the crowd, "Alright, it's getting late. Everyone should disperse! Since Princess Tiele has already become Princess Wen, you will have plenty of opportunities to see her in the future."
The crowd, wanting to give Prince Wen face, naturally did not continue to stay. They all bowed and took their leave, and in a moment, the bridal chamber became quiet.
But Princess Tiele still did not restrain herself. Instead, after it became quiet, she cried even louder, and her body began to tremble slightly.
Song Chaoyu and Mu Changxi exchanged a glance and were about to leave.
"Brother Chang Wang!"
Prince Wen called out to them, "Sister-in-law, you two stay. Don't go, and help me... persuade her."
Prince Wen said this out of utter helplessness.
He sighed and threw the auspicious scale to the wet nurse beside him, "Everyone else leave, don't crowd here."
The eunuch immediately led the people away, and the room became even quieter.
Song Chaoyu didn't know how she could persuade Prince Wen at this point.
But Prince Wen sighed and spoke to Princess Tiele, "What are you doing? I know you didn't want to get married. So you caused so much trouble, but was it useful?"
In fact, Prince Wen knew many things in his heart, "This is the Emperor's decree, it is about the peace between our two countries. It's not possible for you alone to say you don't want to marry and not marry, you understand this better than I do, right?"