Jun Mo Han carried Leng Ruo Li through the gates of the Prince Leng’s estate and set her down. Both stepped over the brazier.
After they crossed the brazier, a woman immediately spoke auspicious words.
“May the bride and groom crossing the brazier together be like mandarin ducks, blessed with an early birth of noble sons, and be surrounded by many descendants.”
Once the woman finished her blessings, Jun Mo Han helped Leng Ruo Li to the ceremonial hall for the nuptial rites. A crowd followed behind Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li to the hall.
Seated at the head of the hall were the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and Leng Jin Yu.
Leng Jin Yu was not originally required to attend, but the Emperor had ordered Eunuch Li to invite Leng Jin Yu to Prince Leng’s estate to witness the ceremony and receive the bows from the bride and groom.
Upon learning of this, Leng Ruo Li felt immense gratitude towards the Emperor.
The matchmaker straightened the bridal couple’s ceremonial robes and held up the large red flower, with Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li each holding one end.
When the officiant saw that the bride and groom were ready, he immediately raised his voice and shouted, “Bride and groom, bow to heaven and earth!”
Jun Mo Han slowly led Leng Ruo Li before the Emperor and the other three elders.
“First bow to heaven and earth!”
The bride and groom turned and bowed towards the blue sky outside the door.
“Second bow to elders!”
The bride and groom turned again and bowed towards the Emperor, Leng Jin Yu, and the others.
The Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Leng Jin Yu smiled like blooming flowers, filled with joy at seeing Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li united.
Only the Empress feigned happiness, while inwardly she relentlessly cursed Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li.
Zi Yi Yun, look closely at your beloved son’s wedding today, marrying a woman my son doesn't want.
Hahaha—
Then, everyone heard the officiant continue to shout, “Third bow to each other as husband and wife!”
Afterward, Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han each took a step back and bowed to each other.
At this moment, someone in the crowd used internal energy to summon a gust of wind, blowing off Leng Ruo Li’s mandarin duck headdress.
Leng Ruo Li abruptly raised her head, attempting to grab her headdress with her hand, but failed. The wind was too strong, and the headdress had already blown far away. At this moment, Leng Ruo Li’s makeup was fully revealed to everyone.
Jun Mo Han was stunned on the spot. He had guessed that Leng Ruo Li’s features were exquisite, but he had never imagined she would be so beautiful after her dark spots were removed.
She had a fair, clean oval face, skin fair with a slight rosy hue. Her eyebrows were like willow leaves, and her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings. She also possessed clear, bright apricot eyes, and her small, tender red lips were alluring. At this moment, Leng Ruo Li’s beauty was truly world-shattering.
Upon seeing Leng Ruo Li’s countenance, the guests spectating were instantly thrown into an uproar.
“Oh my heavens! The bride is so beautiful!”
“Is this bride Leng Ruo Li? Could she have been swapped?”
“Yes, rumor has it that Leng Ruo Li was an ugly woman. How can this person be so beautiful?”
Even Leng Jin Yu, seated at the head, was most delighted to see his daughter’s appearance restored. His precious Li’er could indeed treat the dark spots on her face, which had worried him for so long.
Looking at his daughter’s beautiful and moving appearance, he sighed inwardly: His Li’er would no longer have to suffer ridicule.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager were also filled with comfort. With Leng Ruo Li’s current world-shattering beauty, she was an excellent match for Jun Mo Han’s handsome and unparalleled appearance.
As for the Empress and Prince Qing, who stood among the crowd, seeing Leng Ruo Li’s delicate and beautiful face, they were instantly filled with regret.
The current Leng Ruo Li was countless times more beautiful than Leng Ruo Shuang. Moreover, she was Leng Jin Yu’s most favored legitimate daughter, possessed superb medical skills, and knew martial arts. If his Yao’er had married her, Yao’er would have not only gained Leng Jin Yu’s support but also a woman full of wisdom, proficient in both civil and martial arts, far superior to that useless Leng Ruo Shuang.
Prince Qing, on the other hand, had handed over a woman as beautiful as a flower to someone else. He was extremely regretful, having mistaken a piece of jade for a common stone.
However, it was fortunate that he had refused to bring Leng Ruo Shuang to the banquet today, or seeing Prince Qing’s regretful expression, she would likely have been heartbroken.
However, the most envious of Leng Ruo Li’s recovered appearance were Qin Xi Xue and her group.
At this moment, Qin Xi Xue stared at Leng Ruo Li’s stunningly beautiful face, clenching her fists tightly. Her slender fingernails dug deeply into her palms.
She thought bitterly, “Leng Ruo Li, you ugly woman, not only did you snatch my Prince Leng, but you’ve also stolen all the limelight.”
Jun Mo Han recovered his senses and immediately picked up Leng Ruo Li’s headdress, helping her to cover her head again.
The officiant shouted again, “Third bow to each other as husband and wife!”
Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li quickly bowed to each other. Because they had not stepped back sufficiently, their heads bumped together as they bowed.
This immediately caused another burst of laughter from the crowd, and even two men whistled openly.
Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li both felt extremely awkward.
“Hahaha—”
“Bride and groom bump heads, a lifetime of happiness arrives forever!”
“The ceremony is complete! Escort them to the bridal chamber!”
The officiant finally shouted, marking the completion of the wedding rites.
The matchmaker and Leng Ruo Li’s two maids helped Leng Ruo Li into the bridal chamber.
Once Leng Ruo Li sat on the bridal bed, she finally let out a sigh of relief. The wedding ceremony in ancient times was too cumbersome.
She had woken up before dawn and was finally done with the bowing ceremony by noon, finding it more exhausting than her usual training. The phoenix coronet on her head was heavy, almost tilting her neck, and the hem of her wedding dress trailed long, making it difficult to walk.
After the matchmaker and maids left the bridal chamber, Leng Ruo Li immediately pulled off her mandarin duck headdress and fell backward onto her bridal bed, utterly exhausted.
However, after lying down for a short while, she soon discovered something unusual about her bridal bed. It felt uncomfortably lumpy. She sat up and threw off the freshly made quilt, only to be stunned by what she saw.
“Damn it! The entire bed was covered in nuts, including walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and peanuts!”
She couldn’t possibly sleep without cleaning them up.
“Sigh—”
At this moment, Leng Ruo Li was truly exasperated.
Then, a slightly effeminate voice came from the roof beam.
“Girl~, girl~”
Leng Ruo Li looked up and saw it was Ming Jiu Xiao.
“Ming Jiu Xiao, what are you doing in my bridal chamber?”
Leng Ruo Li asked, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. This was her and Jun Mo Han’s bridal chamber, and if anyone saw him, who knew what unpleasant rumors would spread.
Ming Jiu Xiao did not answer immediately. He jumped down from the beam and directly asked Leng Ruo Li.
“That ice block, Jun Mo Han, what’s so good about marrying him? You might as well marry me, Ming Jiu Xiao.”
As Ming Jiu Xiao said these words, he discarded his usual effeminate demeanor and spoke to her with earnestness.
“Pfft! Hahaha—”
Hearing this, Leng Ruo Li couldn’t help but laugh.
“Ming Jiu Xiao, are you capable?”
Leng Ruo Li teased him.
“Girl, don’t worry, my ‘that skill’ is no worse than Jun Mo Han’s. How about we consummate our marriage now and try it out?” Ming Jiu Xiao said with a serious expression.
“You should find other women to try it with in the future. I’ve already had my wedding ceremony with Jun Mo Han today, and we are now husband and wife,” Leng Ruo Li said seriously.
“Girl, I won’t dislike you. It’s my fault for being late today!”
As Ming Jiu Xiao said these words, sorrow filled his eyes. Leng Ruo Li was the first woman he, Ming Jiu Xiao, had ever loved, and he didn’t want to miss her at all.
If he hadn’t been delayed by some matters today, he, Ming Jiu Xiao, would have definitely snatched her away en route.