Silent Lover (The Silent Concubine) - Chap 127
Chapter 127 – Congratulations
Prince Zhenbei was getting married, but he missed the auspicious hour himself, going to the drill ground early in the morning and returning still dressed in battle gear, covered in sweat.
“Your Highness, please bathe and change quickly. Today is the day you welcome Concubine Shen, and the servants are anxiously waiting…”
Finally, the attendants brought Prince Zhenbei back. Everything for the wedding ceremony was prepared, waiting for him, the groom.
“Concubine Shen?”
Jun Xuanxiao furrowed his brows slightly, momentarily distracted by the title. But realizing it had nothing to do with her, he couldn’t muster any happiness…
“Yes, Concubine Shen has sent people to inquire several times, asking why Your Highness has not returned yet. The auspicious hour has already passed… Your Highness, what do you think?”
“What auspicious hour? It doesn’t matter.” Jun Xuanxiao was indifferent. It was just for show anyway. He didn’t wait for the person he hoped for. Supposedly, the eunuchs and palace maids in the imperial palace would get the news. Why hasn’t she shown up yet?
If Shen Yu found him, even if he showed a little displeasure or jealousy, Jun Xuanxiao would immediately cancel this appointment ceremony.
Why didn’t Shen Yu come?
Was he really so disheartened that upon hearing of his new marriage, he felt nothing?! Jun Xuanxiao stood by the bath, letting the maids bathe him and change into a red-golden wedding robe, wearing a crimson gold crown. The bridal sedan chair passed through various palace walls, circling around the imperial palace. Jun Xuanxiao was neatly dressed…
He mechanically led the newlywed bride into the main hall with a red ribbon. Jun Xuanxiao felt as if he had returned to last year. But then, he was just married to a concubine for entertainment purposes, so he didn’t even formally pay his respects, just going through the motions…
Now looking back, Jun Xuanxiao deeply regretted it. If he had taken these mundane rituals seriously from the beginning, would Shen Yu be more complete with him, more affectionate towards him?
The bridal veil was lifted high by the phoenix crown, and Jun Xuanxiao looked at it with a side glance, wondering if the person beneath was the one he had dreamed of…
“Yu’er…”
Jun Xuanxiao couldn’t help but call out his name…
Shen Ruofei was overjoyed. The Prince called her name! He liked her. Yes, when Prince Zhenbei took the initiative to propose to her, it must have been because he liked her…
Shen Ruofei was happy but mixed with some regret. If it had been her who entered the bridal sedan chair instead of that despicable dumb slave, she and the Prince would have long enjoyed a deep and loving relationship. Maybe she would have already conceived a child for the Prince, and then she would have firmly established herself in the Prince’s mansion. Not to mention that dumb slave, even the original consort would have been defeated! Days
Fortunately, despite the many obstacles, the one who finally stayed by the Prince’s side was still Shen Ruofei…
Under the veil came a soft, loving response: “Your Highness…”
Instantly bringing Jun Xuanxiao back to reality, it wasn’t his Yu’er under the veil; Yu’er wouldn’t speak.
Jun Xuanxiao felt a wave of disgust. Shen Yu was originally Shen Ruofei’s name. If he had known, he should have changed Yu’er’s name. How could she be involved with Shen Yu?
Jun Xuanxiao kept looking outside the hall, but Shen Yu still hadn’t come.
After the ceremony, Shen Ruofei was led into the bedroom of the bridal chamber.
Jun Xuanxiao stood under the eaves until the moon was bright and sparse. Shen Ruofei couldn’t help but lift her veil to urge her.
“Your Highness… It’s late, shouldn’t we rest?”
Shen Ruofei’s already beautiful face was now even more radiant with joy. Finally, she could be a real couple with Prince Zhenbei. It was just unexpected that it happened so quickly. Although it was a bit rushed, she was already satisfied.
“You go to bed.”
Jun Xuanxiao didn’t look back, leaving coldly after leaving a cold sentence.
Shen Ruofei was stunned, unable to react for a long time. Wasn’t this supposed to be the bridal chamber? Why did the Prince leave? Would he leave her alone on their wedding night? Shen Ruofei angrily threw the veil to the ground, and the beads scattered all over the place. She could only console herself that perhaps the Prince still needed to entertain the guests.
Jun Xuanxiao returned to the banquet, intending to use this opportunity to win over various officials. He had just seized power, but the governance of Da Jing still relied on these officials.
In a fit of frustration, Jun Xuanxiao opened up and drank. With the sea-like capacity for alcohol, after the banquet dispersed, he actually drank himself slightly tipsy, staggering his steps. Where should he go back to the harem? mouth
Where to? Jun Xuanxiao wanted to go to the most remote place, to ask him why he was so heartless…
But Jun Xuanxiao had his pride. Since Shen Yu didn’t come, he wouldn’t beg or go to the trouble of kissing a cold buttocks. He was fed up with Shen Yu’s indifference…
“Yu’er, if you don’t come, then this king will really go to bed with someone else! Heh… When does this king need to please someone so much?”
Jun Xuanxiao tugged at his robe impatiently. Since having Shen Yu, he had never touched anyone, even Hong Lian was just acting with him. But why didn’t Shen Yu understand his intentions? Prince Zhenbei, gradually disheartened by alcohol, became increasingly disheartened…
Turning into the courtyard of the new house, Jun Xuanxiao thought he was drunk and dizzy, and a figure he had longed for stood in the center of the courtyard. He wore a white robe and shone brightly under the moonlight, his face as flawless and white as the moon, and with a slight breeze, his clothes made a faint sound.
“Yu’er… Am I not mistaken?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s Adam’s apple rolled. He threw the wine jug and rushed forward in three steps and two steps, overflowing with joy…
“You came! You really came.”
Shen Yu moved his body and began to bow meticulously…
“Congratulations to Your Highness on your marriage. I wish Your Highness and your bride deep affection and a hundred years of happiness.”
Shen Yu gestured coldly, his indifference piercing Jun Xuanxiao’s heart deeply.
