After the guards shouted, everyone who should have arrived was gathered in the imperial garden. At this time, Bai Qingyou and the others had already hidden, leaving only Yingluo and the others standing in place to wait.
The Emperor and the Empress stood side by side. At this time, Yingluo Zhan was holding Yingluo Qiqi and was so excited that he was crying. Ting Lan, who was standing at the side, was already sobbing, while Ting Yu lowered her head. If one looked carefully, one could see the tears in the corners of her eyes.
"Father, Qi Qi is back. We must be happy!”Yingluo Jingyu stood at the side and patted Yingluo Zhan's shoulder comfortingly.
The Emperor, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but laugh when he saw everyone like this. He waved his hand and said,"Alright, alright, the Third Prince hasn't said anything. Everyone, don't be too sad. Qi Qi's wedding date has passed. Even if it's postponed for three days, it's only tomorrow. All the matters have been prepared. Everyone should be happy for the bride!”
Hearing this, everyone turned to look at the emperor. Yingluo Qiqi smiled and walked forward, saying gently,"Emperor, this official's daughter has been missing for many days and has experienced many things along the way.”
Fortunately, Yingluo Qiqi was quick and put on a veil on her face. Otherwise, once her true appearance was revealed, it might cause rumors to spread.
When Yingluo Qiqi finished speaking, everyone present was shocked. When did this profligate young lady become so educated and reasonable? That elegant posture, revealing her noble words and actions, was she really the original arrogant and despotic Third Miss?
"Princess Yingluo, why are you wearing a veil?”Suddenly, an ear-piercing voice came from the crowd. Yingluo Qiqi couldn't help but look at the group of guards standing outside and smiled."Since there are people who doubt me, I'm not afraid of what everyone will say. I might as well tell you that I haven't washed up during the time I was missing. How can I face everyone here with such a dirty face? How could he face the Supreme Martial Artist with such an untidy appearance?”
Everyone was in an uproar. Seeing this, the smile on Yingluo Qiqi's lips became even wider. Even though she was wearing a veil, one could still see the deep smile in her lively eyes.
Seeing this, the Emperor smiled comfortingly. He thought to himself that since their family had reunited, he should retreat to the side and leave some space for them.
"Qiqi, that's great. Where did you come from? Why can't we find you? Ah?" At this moment, footsteps came from afar. Yingluo Qiqi judged that there were three people…Seventh Princess Wanyan Yuemo, Eighth Princess Wanyan Yueran, and Ninth Princess Wanyan Yuexi.
"Greetings, three princesses!" Other than the Emperor, Empress, and Yingluo Qiqi, everyone bowed.
"Alright, alright, what are you bowing for? Get up!”Wanyan Yuemo said casually. She pulled the quiet Wanyan Yueran to Yingluo Qiqi and said," Hehe, Qiqi, you're back. Let's go play again, okay? We played a lot when you weren't around. Although you weren't around, everyone was not interested in playing anymore…" As she spoke, Wanyan Yuemo's voice became softer and softer. She looked at Yingluo Qiqi, her eyes sparkling with tears.
Seeing this, Yingluo Qiqi couldn't help but smile. She reached out and touched her head, saying,""Alright, I know, I know. Don't cry!”
"That's right, Seventh Sister. Qiqi is back. Why are you crying? We should be happy!”Wanyan Yueran took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the tears from the corner of Wanyan Yuemo's eyes.
"Qiqi, we are so happy that you are back!”At this time, Wanyan Yuexi walked up from behind. She reached out her hand to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes and said with a pout. Seeing this, Yingluo Qiqi smiled again and walked over to hold her slender hand.
Suddenly, Yingluo, who had been standing at the back, walked up to Yingluo Qiqi and shouted resentfully,"Qi Qi…"
"Second brother, what's wrong?" Yingluo Qiqi asked.
Upon hearing this, Yingluo was stunned and didn't say anything. Seeing this, she felt even stranger. Wasn't her second brother the most childish? How did this happen?
" Qiqi, Second Brother said that he would protect you, but…" Looking at Yingluo, Qiqi knew what he wanted to say. She vaguely remembered that his tender face was filled with childlike laughter. He solemnly promised that he would protect her forever and would not let her suffer any harm.
"Second brother, I'm fine. Second Brother, you don't have to worry!" Yingluo Qiqi said.
Yingluo Zhan shook his head and walked forward."Jinghong, listen to Qiqi and don't blame yourself. No one expected this to happen!”
At this moment, the Emperor moved. He looked at the scorching sun above his head and the Third Prince who had not spoken all this while. His brows furrowed, and no one knew what he was thinking. However, after a while, he grabbed the Empress's hand and interrupted them with a smile,"Everyone, go to the shade and rest. How can we endure this scorching sun?”
"The emperor is right!" Yingluo Zhan replied respectfully.
Thus, the Emperor waved his hand and dismissed the guards who were searching. This way, there were only a few people left.
Seeing that everyone was about to enter the palace, Yingluo Qiqi let go of Wanyan Yuexi's hand and said to the emperor,"Emperor, this minister's daughter's appearance is not suitable for the occasion. Can this minister's daughter wash up before we discuss?”
Hearing this, the Emperor couldn't help but laugh and said mockingly,"Qi Qi, everyone is not used to you talking like this. You are still talking like before, everyone is at ease!”
Hearing this, Yingluo Qiqi couldn't help but smile. She rested her chin on her hand and asked,"Is that so? What do you think?" As soon as she said this, everyone present nodded, except for Hua Juechen! Seeing this, Yingluo Qiqi laughed boldly."Since you've already said so, I won't be shy anymore. Talking like that makes me feel like I have goosebumps all over my body!”
When everyone saw Yingluo Qiqi rubbing her hands together, they all felt that it was funny and suddenly laughed.
Before dawn, everyone in the palace was busy. Because Yingluo Qiqi had only returned yesterday, she must be tired, so he made an exception and let her rest after washing up. Before dawn, there was a knock on the door of Yingluo Qiqi's room.
"Princess Yingluo, are you done resting? The servants are here to prepare it for you!”
When she heard the first knock on the door, Yingluo Qiqi woke up. When she heard their question, she replied,"Get up!" As she spoke, she got off the bed, put on her undergarments, and went to open the door.
"Miss!" As soon as the door was opened, Ting Lan and Ting Yu's voices rang out at the same time. Between the two of them were two nannies who were putting on makeup for her. Behind them was a row of palace maids carrying related accessories. Yingluo Qiqi smiled, and her face, which had regained its makeup, looked even more ferocious because of this smile. When the two nannies saw this, their eyes glanced at the ground in unison. Obviously, they despised Yingluo Qiqi's ugly appearance and dirty eyes.
"Alright, come in. Everything that needs to be prepared is ready!”
"Yes, sir!" As she spoke, Yingluo 771 gave way. The palace maids lined up in two lines and walked over. Seeing this, Yingluo 771 subconsciously touched her nose. Speaking of which, there were so many people…
Yingluo Qiqi sat in front of the dressing table and looked at her ugly self in the bronze mirror. She couldn't help but smile. The nanny who was dressing her saw it and glanced at her contemptuously. She was puzzled. She thought that Princess Yingluo had applied something on her face, but now she knew that she hadn't applied anything. Otherwise, why couldn't she wipe off the thing on her face?
"Princess, do you want to apply thicker paint on your face?”Another granny came in with a basin of water and looked at Yingluo Qiqi's face strangely as she asked tentatively.
"No need. Just leave it at that. I think it looks good!”As she spoke, Yingluo Qiqi did not forget to touch her face as if she was infatuated, her expression very happy.
Ting Lan and Ting Yu, who were standing behind, couldn't help but cover their mouths when they heard Yingluo Qiqi's words. It was also because of this that they forced themselves not to laugh. Their shoulders trembled, causing the palace maids who were standing obediently to be confused.
Upon hearing this, the two nannies couldn't help but tremble. They looked at Yingluo Qiqi as if she was a monster, and then they started to work in a hurry. They couldn't afford to be careless when they were flustered. Otherwise, they would be beheaded!
"Princess, after today, you will be Ao Qian's man. Although you say so, you cannot forget this country. This will always be your home, the place where you were born and raised!”
"Yes, I know!" Looking at her hair that was partially tied up, the subordinate could not help but grab her big red sleeves. She was filled with endless emotions. She was finally going to leave this place and go to an unfamiliar country. She could not help but think of a question now. Was Hua Juechen her lover? She didn't know about this question, but she had always been a willful person. If she married the wrong person, then she wouldn't want it!
"The Empress has arrived ~"
"Greetings, Empress!" The moment the Empress entered the hall, everyone said in unison.
The Empress smiled gently, her phoenix robe making her look even more dignified."Stand up, today is Qi Qi's wedding day, there is no need to be so formal!”"I am here to comb your hair. Since your mother passed away when you were young, I treated you like my own daughter.”As she spoke, the Empress took the wooden comb from the nanny's hand and her slender hand brushed Yingluo Qiqi's soft black hair. She slowly said with warmth," First comb to the end, second comb until the white hair reaches the eyebrows, third comb until the children and grandchildren are all over the ground, fourth comb until the four silver bamboo shoots are all marked…"
With that, the Empress put down the comb, her eyes moist as she said with a sobbing tone,"" Qiqi, you are leaving today. How are we going to adapt to your departure? Your father, your brothers…"
"Empress niangniang, it's not like Qi Qi is not coming back after leaving. Why are you speaking so emotionally? Today is Qi Qi's wedding, niangniang should be happy!”As she spoke, Yingluo Qiqi turned her head and looked at Ting Lan and Ting Yu behind her. She gave them a look and then laughed at the Empress."Empress, Qi Qi has prepared a gift for you. I believe that with it, you will not remember me!”
Upon hearing this, the Empress looked at Yingluo Qiqi and said,""Qi Qi, what are you talking about? What can make me so cruel that I can't remember Qi Qi who made me happy?”
Seeing the Empress 'expression, Yingluo Qiqi was amused. She smiled and touched the golden hairpin."Empress, there's no hurry. I've already let Ting Lan and Ting Yu take it!”
The Empress smiled and reached out to touch Yingluo Qiqi's head, but when she was about to touch it, she suddenly reached back and smiled."Alright, then I'll wait!"
I'm late for a chapter…Please forgive me. I really can't find time in school!
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