nycdaug Chapter 338 Wedding Day
Chapter 338 Wedding Day
"Your Highness, Princess, and Prince Consort, please follow us to the majestic and magnificent house in front of us. This is the residence that was carefully built for the two of you." An old man with white hair and beard spoke slowly with respect in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Chu Zixi nodded slightly and her eyes gently swept across the mansion, as if she could penetrate the bricks and tiles and see the warmth and tranquility contained within.
"Okay, from now on, whenever we return to West Street, this will be our safe haven." Chu Zixi said softly, with determination and satisfaction in her voice.
Just then, another old man came forward, his expression showing both excitement and a hint of trepidation.
After he saluted Chu Zixi, he said, "Princess, West Street - now we call it Fusheng Port. For the sake of long-term governance, we have discussed and want to select a village chief to manage this place. Your Highness, will you please choose one yourself to reassure the people?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people around looked at him expectantly.
They knew the princess' wisdom and fairness and believed that she could choose a suitable village chief to lead them to prosperity.
Chu Zixi's lips curled up slightly, revealing endless tenderness and wisdom in her smile: "That's great. Please bring the person you recommended here for me to examine."
After he finished speaking, three middle-aged men walked out from the crowd. They walked with steady steps and looked composed. It was obvious that they were steady men who had been tempered by the years.
Chu Zixi asked about their situations one by one and carefully observed their words and actions.
Finally, her eyes fell on a middle-aged man named Liu Yu.
Liu Yu's words were sincere and his eyes sparkled with determination, which made people feel his deep love for this land and his strong sense of responsibility.
Chu Zixi immediately decided to appoint Liu Yu as the village chief, and everyone had no objection.
As the population of Fusheng Port continues to increase, in order to avoid possible disputes and conflicts in the future, Chu Zixi came up with a plan: "Fusheng Port must set up a government office to maintain social order and fairness and justice."
She decided to set up the government office in her own mansion so that she could handle various civil affairs in a timely manner.
At the same time, she personally selected a group of young, strong and morally upright people to serve as yamen runners to ensure that they could faithfully perform their duties.
In addition, a fair and selfless county magistrate who cares about the people was selected from these people to ensure the long-term stability and prosperous development of Fu Sheng Port.
The news quickly spread throughout the imperial city. When Emperor Chu Tianlong of Chu heard the news, he was overjoyed and immediately issued an edict to officially allocate Fusheng Port to Princess Zhaoyang, making it her private territory.
Although the ministers in the court understood the importance of this move, no one raised any objections. After all, Princess Zhaoyang was not only the favorite of the King of Chu, but also the unshakable heir of the future of Chu.
Even though she was about to marry far away in Dongyang, the emperor had already made it clear that her eldest son would inherit the throne and become the next monarch of Chu.
At this time, West Street Fu Sheng Port was extremely lively, filled with cheerful laughter and a joyful atmosphere everywhere.
People came to congratulate Princess Zhaoyang and expressed their blessings to her.
The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and it seems as if the whole city is immersed in joy.
Three days later, on June 15th, an auspicious day, the dawn had not yet broken and the night was still dark, but an unusual atmosphere was quietly surging in the imperial city.
June 15th was designated as an auspicious day by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. It not only heralded peace and prosperity for the country, but was also an auspicious date for the wedding of Princess Zhaoyang and King Zhan of Dongyang.
Originally, the wedding ceremony was to be held in Dongyang State, but the King of Chu had only one daughter, so he asked them to hold the wedding ceremony in Chu State before leaving. In Chu State, Jun Feimo was Princess Zhaoyang's son-in-law.
Before dawn, Chu Zixi's bedroom was gently awakened by a soft yet firm light.
Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu, with smiles and anticipation on their faces, gently lifted the princess's quilt.
"Princess, princess, wake up, today is your big day!" Their voices were full of excitement and joy, as if the air was filled with the scent of happiness.
Chu Zixi slowly opened her eyes in a daze, and what came into view was the lingering night outside the window and the flickering candlelight in the room.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and said with a hint of coquettishness: "It's so early, it's not even daybreak yet!"
Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu smiled at each other, with a sly gleam in their eyes. "Princess, you are the protagonist today, you can't sleep in any longer!"
Xiao Cui said with a smile, "We have to help you dress up and make you the most beautiful bride!"
Chu Zixi sighed helplessly, but a hint of sweetness also welled up in her heart.
She knew that today was a special day, and she would marry the man who made her heart beat fast—Zhan Wang. Thinking of this, her cheeks could not help but flush with shyness.
Hearing that the princess had woken up, several female officials from the Shanggong Bureau filed in. They were dressed in gorgeous palace costumes, holding various exquisite objects in their hands, and with respectful expressions, they all saluted to the princess: "Congratulations, princess, congratulations, princess, may the princess and His Royal Highness the King of War live happily together forever."
Chu Zixi gently stroked her hair with her hand, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she waved her hand to signal everyone to don't be polite.
With the help of Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu, Chu Zixi got up to wash. Looking in the mirror, her skin was whiter than snow, her eyebrows and eyes were as beautiful as paintings. Even without makeup, she was already stunningly beautiful.
Chu Mengting and her mother, Princess Li, walked in. Chu Mengting looked at Chu Zixi in the bronze mirror and exclaimed, "Sister Xi is so beautiful... I wish Sister Xi and King Zhan a long and happy life together!"
"Thank you!"
Princess Li walked to Xier with an elegant figure and light steps.
She gently stretched out her hand and took the carefully carved jade comb inlaid with sparkling gems from Xiao Cui's hand.
She smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a kind and warm look, and then she said in a soft voice: "Let me comb Xier's hair today. I hope that by combing her hair, Xier can bid farewell to her past youthful years, and at the same time eliminate her inner worries and troubles, and welcome a new chapter in her life."
After saying this, Princess Li slowly raised the jade comb and carefully inserted it into Xier's black hair that fell like a waterfall behind her.
She began to move the comb gently, from top to bottom, slowly combing along the direction of the hair.
Every movement seemed so natural and smooth, without any pause or hesitation.
Princess Li's fingers gently touched Xier's scalp, bringing a comfortable feeling.
When she finished combing her hair for the first time, Princess Li sang softly, "Comb your hair all the way to the end, and wealth and honor will always be with you." This blessing is not just a simple auspicious word, but more like an ardent expectation and beautiful vision for Xier's future life.
Then, Princess Li raised the jade comb again and began combing her hair for the second time.
This time her movements were more delicate and meticulous than before, as if she was weaving beautiful dreams.
She slowly slid the comb from the top of Xier's head to the roots of her hair, and then combed along the hair to the ends.
Every strand of hair was carefully combed, without any omissions. Princess Li murmured softly as she combed her hair: "Comb the hair twice to the middle, and the couple will grow old together in love." Her voice was gentle and firm, full of deep blessings for Xier's happy marriage.
As for the unfinished "three combs", Princess Li paused slightly, her eyes full of love and reluctance for Xier.
She took a deep breath and continued, "Comb it three times to the end, treat the case with respect like a guest, and have many children and grandchildren and a happy family."