The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 264 The Groom "Lin Qingyan"

Jiang Jinshuang's heart felt like it was being gripped by something, then slowly calmed down.

—It was something she had expected, so there didn't seem to be anything to be nervous about.

The firecrackers stopped, and the sound of the gate being pushed open came from outside the mansion.

The next second, the suona and gongs and drums resounded, finally pushing away the night and bringing bright daylight.

"The groom has arrived to pick up the bride!"

The master of ceremonies announced loudly.

Jiang Jinshuang wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the master of ceremonies' voice trembled slightly when he announced the ceremony.

She heard the sound of the princess's palace gates opening wide.

The music of the suona and gongs seemed to pause for a moment, before joyfully resuming its clapping and drumming the next second.

The tutor that Pei Du hired did not teach her how to serve her husband and make him happy.

However, they did teach us a lot about the etiquette to follow when holding a wedding ceremony.

With the red veil draped over her head, Jiang Jinshuang looked down at her toes, then suddenly remembered her nanny's repeated instructions before her wedding: no matter what happened, the red veil must never be removed.

Otherwise, if the God of Marriage is unhappy, he will not bless this "couple".

Jiang Jinshuang didn't believe a single word of it.

But since the rules of etiquette state it this way, and the nanny has said so, Jiang Jinshuang will just do as she's told.

Inside the bedchamber, the candlelight on either side of the bed flickered a few times before going out.

Led by the matchmaker in red, Jiang Jinshuang heard the footsteps of the grand wedding procession.

"This way, please!"

"Groom, come with me, the bride is over here!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a handsome and elegant groom!"

The matchmaker in red was specially invited by someone else.

She was said to be the most eloquent and capable matchmaker in the entire capital.

Perhaps sensing the unusual liveliness of the wedding procession, the matchmaker assumed the groom was nervous, so she waved her red handkerchief and kept saying nice things to warm up the atmosphere.

Until the groom stood outside Jiang Jinshuang's bedchamber.

The matchmaker leading the way laughed: "What are you waiting for, groom? Hurry up! Open the door and let's get married!"

In the original wedding ceremony, Jiang Jinshuang's side should have had maids blocking the door.

However, things got a bit chaotic. Jiang Jinshuang hadn't even expressed her dislike before Pei Du's side cut her off.

So at this moment, Jiang Jinshuang is alone in her bedroom, separated by only one door from her future husband, whom she will face every day.

Husband...jun?

The name sounded rather awkward, and even Jiang Jinshuang found it difficult to pronounce the two words.

She wasn't used to it, but fortunately, Lin Qingyan wasn't the type to make a big deal out of it and insist on hearing her call him "husband".

Thinking this, the matchmaker outside the door spoke with a hint of urging, but her tone was still smiling: "Why isn't the groom opening the door yet?"

After a pause, the matchmaker smiled meaningfully and said, "Oh~ the closer you get to home, the more timid you become. Is the groom shy?"

Her response was still a long silence.

It's so quiet.

It's so lively again.

The overly lively music and fanfare couldn't drown out the matchmaker's voice and the "groom's" deafening silence.

The extreme silence and the bustling noise intertwined, even revealing a somewhat inexplicable eeriness.

The matchmaker's smile almost froze, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She was speechless for a moment, then opened her mouth as if to say something else.

From the head of the wedding procession, a cold voice lowered: "Lord Lin... it's time for us to fetch the bride." It should be "Lin Qingyan" who nodded.

Finally, the already lively and energetic gongs and drums became even more lively, their sound almost piercing the sky.

Jiang Jinshuang lowered her head and clenched her knuckles.

With a "squeak,"

The door to the bedchamber was finally opened.

The surrounding lights went out instantly when exposed to the wind.

Jiang Jinshuang knew that "Lin Qingyan" standing at the door did not come over to approach her.

—I guess he was nervous.

Thinking of this, Jiang Jinshuang unconsciously raised the corners of her lips and chuckled softly.

—It seems she's not the only one feeling lost.

Thinking this way, Jiang Jinshuang's mood unexpectedly improved a bit.

With a touch of casualness and nonchalance, he laughed and said to "Lin Qingyan" at the door, "Lin Qingyan, what are you standing there for? Come and get me."

She was a little happy, and her voice unconsciously became more cheerful.

Finally, she heard the man at the door give a low reply and approach with his footsteps.

Until a pair of white-soled black boots appeared before Jiang Jinshuang's eyes.

The boots were embroidered with intricate and delicate gold patterns, and even in the shadows, the dark patterns on the boots could be faintly discerned.

From Jiang Jinshuang's perspective, she could only see half of the man's shirt hem.

It was a bright red wedding robe, with the most intricate patterns embroidered even in the unseen corners.

Jiang Jinshuang raised her eyebrows slightly.

—Could Lin Qingyan be pretending to be poor in front of her, just to deceive her?

Even just half a foot of gold thread would cost an astronomical sum to hire a needlework embroiderer!

No, I must find an opportunity tonight and make sure I get to the bottom of this.

If he really is some kind of wealthy person hiding his identity, then wouldn't she have hit the jackpot!
Lost in thought, a warm hand offered her a piece of red silk.

It was the red ribbon they were going to hold hands with.

The hand that handed over the red silk only appeared briefly in her field of vision.

Jiang Jinshuang stared blankly at the fair and distinct finger bones.

—Lin Qingyan's hands…are they so similar to Pei Du's?

This thought only flashed through her mind for a second before she dismissed it.

What's wrong with her today?
Why does it seem like everything has to be related to Pei Du?
It's weird and eerie.

Jiang Jinshuang shook her head slightly and readily accepted the red silk handed to her by the groom.

The man gently took her hand and led her out of the bedchamber towards the main hall.

Jiang Jinshuang obediently let the groom lead her, only looking down at the road beneath her feet.

The red veil really obstructed her view. Jiang Jinshuang lowered her head and tried to make out the details, but she could only make out the small patch of land under her feet.

The path leading to the main hall used to be no more than a hundred paces.

Today, on the stone path leading to the main hall, a bonfire, a saddle, and a string of red and green beans lay across the red silk of the two of them.

The matchmaker stood by, laughing and singing loudly: "The bride steps over the fire basin, and from then on all impurities are cleansed, and the family prospers!"

Jiang Jinshuang wasn't actually afraid of stepping over a fire pit.

She posed no threat whatsoever.

Without a second thought, just as she was about to step over the brazier in front of her, a force suddenly scooped her up in her arms!
The world spun around, and the veil on Jiang Jinshuang's head also tilted crookedly!

In an instant, everyone around seemed to hold their breath, staring wide-eyed at the two people surrounded by the crowd.