nycdaug Chapter 207 Ziyi's Wedding Encounters Another Turmoil
Chapter 207 Ziyi's Wedding Encounters Another Turmoil
Looking at Guo Ziyi now, Wang Xiaoyun felt extremely satisfied.
This man was young and promising, and also his childhood playmate.
If two people can fall in love and become husband and wife, that would be the best thing ever.
It would be a lie to say that Guo Ziyi had no interest in Wang Xiaoyun. He clearly remembered that when they were children, Wang was a lively and cheerful girl who often played with him. Now, she had grown into a graceful young woman with beautiful features, which made him take a few more glances at her.
"You've changed so much over the years." Guo Ziyi remained silent for a long time before smiling somewhat awkwardly.
He's really not good at handling these kinds of situations.
I really hope His Highness can come and get him out of this predicament soon...
But Guo Ziyi himself knew that His Highness was deliberately creating an opportunity for him and Lady Wang to be alone. He feared that His Highness would not come today!
"General Guo has become even more handsome and dashing," Madam Wang said with a soft laugh, her tone much more natural than Guo Ziyi's. "How have you been these past years?"
Guo Ziyi said, "It is rare to be appreciated by His Highness Prince Shou. Over the years, I have followed His Highness to fight on the battlefield. Although it has not been a stable life, I have at least lived up to my status and ambitions."
Guo Ziyi sighed, thinking: This kind of life on the battlefield must be too dangerous and unstable for a lady from a prestigious family. He suddenly remembered what Jiang Caiyue had said: Wang was the best among the ladies from prominent families in the capital, and many people wanted to marry her.
Even if he had feelings for her, why would she choose him from among so many people?
So Guo Ziyi said, “A few days ago, Madam Li sent me Miss Wang’s calling card. I examined it for a long time and thought of our past. Now, Miss Wang is a well-respected young lady in Chang’an, admired by everyone. I suppose it won’t be long before she gets married. At that time, it will be difficult for us to meet.”
Upon hearing this, Wang blushed slightly and said softly, "That's all nonsense from outsiders. I don't actually want to marry a noble young man in Chang'an. It means nothing to me."
"Why?" Guo Ziyi's eyes lit up, as if there was a glimmer of hope in them.
Wang looked up at him, a complex emotion seemingly in her eyes: "Because... I already have someone I love in my heart."
Guo Ziyi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Who is that person?"
Wang lowered her head slightly and said softly, "That person is General Guo."
Wang was a dignified, generous, and composed woman. Even when she took the initiative to confess her feelings to the man she liked, she did not show the slightest bit of girlishness. Instead, she repeated very firmly, "General Guo, I have admired you for a long time."
Guo Ziyi was overjoyed to hear this.
He never expected that Wang Shi also had feelings for him!
Madam Wang continued, “I’ve had feelings for you since I was a child. I just never had the chance to tell you. Later, you left Chang’an and never came back. If you hadn’t come back to Chang’an with Prince Shou this time, we would have missed each other. So, when I heard Madam Li say that she was collecting name cards to give to you, I gave her my name without hesitation.”
Guo Ziyi was moved and for a moment forgot all his reserve and shyness.
He suddenly looked up and said, word by word, "Miss Wang, if you are willing, I would like to marry you. We can spend our lives together. But... I will be stationed in Shuofang, and you will be left alone in Chang'an. I can't bear to let you suffer such hardship."
Wang said, “What’s so difficult about that? Madam Li can stay in Chang’an and wait for Vice Commander Li to return, and I can wait for you in Chang’an just like I have been waiting for you all these years.”
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, Li Mao walked in with a big smile on his face.
Seeing that Guo Ziyi and Lady Wang were deeply moved, he smiled and said, "How was your conversation?"
—It seems his plan succeeded.
Both the historical Wang clan of Jingzhao and the present-day Wang clan of Jingzhao have unsurprisingly fallen into the arms of Guo Ziyi.
Guo Ziyi glanced at Wang Shi, and the two exchanged a smile.
As for how well the two talked, it goes without saying.
Li Mao patted Guo Ziyi on the shoulder and readily agreed, "Good, good! I will arrange your marriage as soon as possible so that you can be a couple soon. At least, like Guangbi, we need to have some results before you return to Lingzhou, right?"
Guo Ziyi knew what Li Mao meant by "the result" and felt quite embarrassed. Wang, however, remained dignified and generous, thanking Prince Shou and saying that she would trouble His Highness to take good care of Guo Ziyi in the future.
They already look like a family.
Li Mao was very satisfied with Wang's character and demeanor.
With such a capable wife, Guo Ziyi will have no worries about his family in the army, and she will be of even greater help!
Now, almost half a year has passed since Li Mao and his party returned to Chang'an from Lingzhou.
The military governor has been away from his post for so long, it's time for him to go back.
Li Mao realized this and knew he couldn't afford to waste any more time.
He acted immediately and set about arranging the marriage between Guo Ziyi and Wang.
Within seven days, the date was set, the betrothal gifts were prepared, and the birth certificates were exchanged. They were just waiting for the auspicious day three days later to bring Wang Xiaoyun from the Wang family back to Guo Ziyi's imperial residence in Chang'an.
Guo Ziyi remarked, "Your Highness is truly a man of his word, decisive and efficient."
He originally thought he would have to spend more time with Xiaoyun, but His Highness made a move and they were about to get married.
The wedding proceeded smoothly and joyously, filling the entire city of Chang'an with a festive atmosphere. Li Mao, Li Guangbi, and others gathered to witness the auspicious day of Guo Ziyi and Wang Xiaoyun.
Although Jiang Caiyue also wanted to attend the wedding, she was now married and pregnant, and was not feeling well, so she did not come to congratulate them in person. Instead, she wrote a calligraphy and painting and gave it to Guo Ziyi and his wife.
"I won't say any more blessings; they're all hidden in this cup of wine!" Li Mao downed the cup of wine in one gulp, offering his congratulations to Guo Ziyi.
Upon seeing this, the guests stepped forward to offer their toasts, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Guo Ziyi soon became unable to hold his liquor and could no longer maintain his strength.
Li Guangbi immediately stepped forward and said, "Today is General Guo's joyous day. If we drink him under the table, the bride will blame us later. Come on, bring it on, whatever tricks you have!"
As he spoke, he raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp, actually shielding Guo Ziyi from the drinking.
Li Guangbi's magnanimity and benevolence drew everyone's attention.
Among them was a stunningly beautiful woman who noticed him.
This woman was Wang Xiaoyun's cousin from Taiyuan. Her gaze toward Li Guangbi held a hint of admiration.