After a master of metaphysics severed ties with his family, the whole family was filled with regret!

Chapter 124 The Big Wedding
After Luo Chujiu got into the bridal sedan chair, the dowry prepared for her by the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion and her senior brothers, as well as the betrothal gifts that Xiao Beiming had brought earlier, all left the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion together.

Everyone was shocked when they saw a total of 128 dowry bearers leaving the Imperial Preceptor's residence!

"This imperial advisor treats Miss Luo like his own daughter. This dowry of 128 loads is more than double the amount for a princess's wedding!"

“Miss Luo’s senior brothers are all important figures. Do you see the one standing to the left of the Grand Preceptor? He is Master Kong, the Immortal Master Kong! The one to his left is Fu Heng, the richest man in the Nanzhao Kingdom! And the one next to him is the leader of the martial arts alliance. With such a lineup, even two hundred loads of dowry would not be surprising.”

"What Miss Luo? From today onwards, you are Princess Xiao. Don't call me by the wrong name."

"Yes, yes, she will be Princess Xiao from now on!"

Hearing the comments from others, Luo Chujiu's senior brothers all looked proud:
When our junior sister gets married, it will definitely cause a sensation throughout the entire capital city. This is the confidence they have to support her. They want everyone to know that our junior sister has several senior brothers, so let's see who dares to bully her in the future!

Luo Chujiu sat in the sedan chair, looking at Xiao Beiming riding a horse in front of it. Suddenly, she felt a little dissatisfied. She didn't want to sit in the square sedan chair and wanted to ride a horse with Xiao Beiming.

"Scarlet Clouds—"

"Miss, what are your orders?"

Luo Chujiu lifted one side of the curtain and called Feiyun over.

"Go and call Xiao Beiming over for me. I have something to say to him."

Feiyun was puzzled, but she still followed Luo Chujiu's instructions and called Xiao Beiming over.

"Xiao Jiu, what's wrong? Is the sedan chair uncomfortable?"

"I want to ride a horse with you, I don't want to ride in a sedan chair, is that alright?"

Xiao Beiming agreed almost without hesitation.

Seeing Xiao Beiming nod, Luo Chujiu bent down and crawled out of the sedan chair.

Xiao Beiming stretched out a hand, and Luo Chujiu placed it on it. Then, with a clever move, Xiao Beiming pulled her onto the horse and made her sit in front of him.

Everyone was shocked, never expecting that Prince Xiao and his future princess would pull such a stunt.

After realizing what had happened, everyone applauded and cheered.

The wedding procession never stopped. Xiao Beiming and Luo Chujiu rode together on the same horse at the forefront of the procession, enjoying the grand wedding together.

Upon arriving at Prince Xiao's residence, Nan Ke immediately lit firecrackers. After the crackling sounds subsided, Xiao Beiming dismounted and then carried Luo Chujiu down from the carriage.

"Xiao Jiu, come with me into the Prince's Mansion. From now on, the Prince's Mansion will be your home, and you will be the mistress of the Prince's Mansion."

Xiao Beiming extended a hand, waiting for Luo Chujiu to give him her hand.

"Of course, from now on you will have to listen to me too."

Luo Chujiu placed her right hand on Xiao Beiming's left hand, and then the two of them walked into the Prince's Mansion together.

Xiao Beiming abolished all the customs of stepping over the fire basin. The two of them only needed to walk into the palace together, which would be the greatest good fortune!

In the main hall, Xiao Jinglin was already seated in the main seat, while Nalan Qingyin sat in the secondary seat, both to receive the newlyweds' homage.

"The new guy has arrived——"

Xiao Beiming and Luo Chujiu walked in together, and then the wedding ceremony began.

"I bow to Heaven and Earth—"

"Second bow to the emperor and parents—"

"Three bows to the husband and wife—"

"The ceremony is completed——"

After the wedding ceremony, Luo Chujiu was sent back to her room to rest for a while before changing into a formal wedding dress and hosting a banquet for the guests with Xiao Beiming.

When Luo Chujiu arrived at the new house, Feiyun and the others immediately helped her change clothes.

Luo Chujiu was like a puppet, letting the maids do as they pleased, while she used this time to close her eyes and rest.

Getting married is truly exhausting. Even though she didn't seem to have done anything special, she was still completely worn out. "Miss, your wedding attire is finished. It's still early; would you like something to eat?"

Feiyun took a few pastries and gestured for Luo Chujiu to eat some, otherwise there wouldn't be time to eat later.

Luo Chujiu nodded and opened her mouth, letting Feiyun feed her; she didn't want to move at all.

Feiyun was happy to serve her young mistress, feeding Luo Chujiu two pieces of pastry and pouring her a cup of tea so she wouldn't choke.

As darkness fell, Xiao Beiming came to find Luo Chujiu and they went out together to greet the guests.

Have all my senior brothers arrived?

"Of course, we dare not be negligent."

Xiao Beiming was well aware of the status of his senior brothers in Luo Chujiu's heart, so he sent people to pick them up early, and they were already waiting in the front hall.

Luo Chujiu nodded in satisfaction.

After arriving at the front hall, the banquet had already been set out, and Xiao Beiming and Luo Chujiu were going to toast each table one by one.

The first table was occupied by Xiao Jinglin, Nalan Qingyin, Kong Xianling, Ao Yuan, Fu Heng, and the Prince of Chang'an, among others.

"Greetings, Brother Wang and Sister-in-law Wang—"

Xiao Jingyuan saw that the two of them were about to stand up and bow.

"No need for formalities. Today is a celebratory banquet, so there are no need for so many rules. Jingyuan, please sit down and enjoy the wine."

Xiao Beiming looked at Xiao Jingyuan and said, and Xiao Jingyuan nodded and stopped being so formal.

"Xiao Beiming raises a toast to everyone—"

Luo Chujiu also raised her glass, which contained her homemade orange tea, as Xiao Beiming wouldn't let her drink alcohol.

Xiao Jinglin was overjoyed to see Xiao Beiming get married today. One of his biggest wishes had come true. He had finally seen Xiao Beiming settle down and start a family.

"From now on, Xiao Jiu and I should treat each other with respect and never let any misunderstandings arise. We should love and respect each other."

"Thank you for your advice, Your Majesty. I will keep it in mind."

Then they went to toast other tables, and by the time they finished, it had been an hour or so.

Many guests had already finished eating and left, and Xiao Jinglin had also returned to the palace early to accompany Consort Jiang.

As for Luo Chujiu's senior brothers, after eating and drinking their fill, they all left. They would see Xiaojiu again when she returned to her family home, and they would not disturb her tonight.

Luo Chujiu understood her senior brothers' good intentions and was very grateful.

After all the guests had left, Xiao Beiming and Luo Chujiu returned to their new home together.

Xiao Beiming immediately dismissed all the servants; he only needed to stay with Xiao Jiu, and no one else needed to be present.

After closing the door, Xiao Beiming walked to the table, poured two glasses of wine, and handed one to Luo Chujiu:

"Xiao Jiu, it's time for us to drink the nuptial wine."

Luo Chujiu smiled and nodded, then crossed her arms and drank the toast.

Then Xiao Beiming hurriedly sat down next to Luo Chujiu.

"Um... do you need to remove your makeup and hair first? I can help you?"

"Okay, you help me. I'm not very good at this. Feiyun usually helps me with it," Luo Chujiu said honestly.

"It's alright, I'll help you."

Xiao Beiming carefully removed Luo Chujiu's headdress and crown, letting her long, black hair fall over her shoulders.

(End of this chapter)