Chapter 415 The Flower of the Royal Family

There were many tables and people in the front hall.

Especially the young upstarts who loved to be lively.

There were dozens of royal children of the same generation as Xuanyuan Qi, some were close, some were distant, some were familiar.

However, there were not many who dared to openly come forward to make a scene, because Xuanyuan Qi was not in the imperial capital for many years before. Even if he came back for a few months at the end of the year, he would mostly stay with Chu Hongyi for a while and have some contact with a few close relatives. Even if the more distant ones were from the same clan, many of them could not even call their names.

Moreover, with the Ninth Master of the Xie family here today, others dared not come forward to make trouble, especially after seeing Su Hanyu and several relatives being given some face in public or in private, the young masters were much more tactful and obedient.

So after Xie Jin and others stabilized the situation, Xuanyuan Qi was able to get away quickly and returned to the bridal chamber smoothly.

Chu Hongyi was bored staying in the room alone. Because Princess Jing had told them early on that the maids knew that the young lady was pregnant, they didn't dare to let her get tired or hungry, so they took off the phoenix crown on her head early, re-dressed her, and served Chu Hongyi a bowl of rock sugar bird's nest porridge.

After eating, Chu Hongyi sat alone in front of the bed and read a book, still a military book. The bridesmaid and the maids looked at her with a look of hesitation. In fact, they wanted to chat with her to relieve her boredom, but the young lady didn't seem to like talking, and reading a military book on the wedding night?

The bridesmaid had never seen a bride like this, but she had heard of General Chu's name, so she understood it in her heart.

"My Lord." Seeing Xuanyuan Qi coming in, the bridesmaid and the maids saluted together.

Chu Hongyi, who was sitting in front of the bed, raised her head.

"Go down first." Xuanyuan Qi had a smile on his lips. He was in a good mood and his tone sounded particularly gentle. "Prepare some hot food."

"Yes."

The maids withdrew.

Xuanyuan Qi walked to the bedside and looked down at his beautiful wife: "You didn't forget to read military books on the wedding night? You are indeed a general who protects the country."

"It's boring to sit here, so I'll kill some time." Chu Hongyi put the book away. "Did you drink?"

"It's inevitable to drink a little." Xuanyuan Qi kissed her forehead. "Are you hungry? Let's eat something first."

"I just had a bowl of bird's nest porridge."

Chu Hongyi said, and suddenly turned her head to look at him.

"My wife?" Xuanyuan Qi raised his eyebrows, "You suddenly found that my husband is as beautiful as a flower, which makes you irresistible?"

Chu Hongyi looked at him silently for a long time, and then slowly nodded: "A flower of the royal family."

Xuanyuan Qi paused, and then he was a little amused: "..."

A flower of the royal family?

She thought of it.

"How is it going?" Chu Hongyi asked, "A lot of people are coming?"

"Prince Jing's Mansion is getting married to the Chu family. All those who should come have come, and many who shouldn't have come have also come." Xuanyuan Qi said, "With Xie Jin, Xuanyuan Yao and your second brother supporting the scene, we don't have to worry."

Chu Hongyi hummed and said nothing more.

The dragon and phoenix candles in the bridal chamber were shining brightly, making the bridal chamber full of light and color.

Xuanyuan Qi stared at the girl sitting on the edge of the bed, and joy spread from the bottom of his heart little by little: "Hongyi."

Chu Hongyi was silent for a moment, and responded in a low voice: "Yes."

"Hongyi." Xuanyuan Qi stretched out his arms and held her in his arms, "We are husband and wife."

Chu Hongyi was also happy in her heart, and her eyebrows softened unconsciously: "Yes, husband and wife."

The door was pushed open, and several maids came in with food.

Xuanyuan Qi walked to the table holding Chu Hongyi's hand and sat down. Two maids put some light porridge, buns and snacks on the table. The other two walked to the bed and carefully picked up all the flowers and fruits on the wedding bed to avoid bumping into the two masters when they went to bed at night.

The bridal chamber was warm and quiet, and the atmosphere in the front hall was lively.

"It's rare to have so many people here today. It's meaningless to just drink." Xie Jin glanced at him, "I'm setting up a bet. Who's interested in joining in the fun?"

Chu Nanyi smiled faintly: "What bet?"

Who dares not to give face to Master Jiu?

Seeing this, the other young masters asked one after another: "I wonder what Master Jiu is going to bet on?"

"Yes, it's rare for so many people to gather together today. How can there be no atmosphere? We naturally have to follow the bet set by Master Jiu."

"I didn't bring much silver today, so I'll bet on 500 taels."

"I'll bet on 500 taels too."

"I'm short of money recently, so I'll bet on 200 taels."

The young masters joined in one after another.

The seats around Xie Jin were soon filled with people.

"Xie Jiu's appeal is really strong, everyone has to give him some face." Su Hanyu sat diagonally opposite Xie Jin, holding a wine cup and smiling lightly, "I wonder what you want to bet on?"

Xie Jin had a fox-like smile on his lips, and said lightly: "Betting on the groom's physical strength tonight?"

Huh?

Everyone was stunned.

Xuanyuan Yao was stunned, and the wine he just drank was choked out: "Cough, cough cough..."

"Why is Prince Yao so careless?" Xie Jin turned his head and considerately handed him a snow-white handkerchief to wipe it, "Are you not used to the wine of Prince Jing's Mansion?"

Xuanyuan Yao snatched the handkerchief, his handsome and elegant face was slightly red because of coughing, and the corners of his eyes were misty, and there was a little more radiance for no reason.

Xie Jin's mouth corners deepened, and he held his cheek, just looking at him quietly, with deep eyes.

"The King of Huainan returned to Huainan, but left Prince Yao alone in the imperial capital. Did he want the prince to fly high on his own?" Su Hanyu smiled faintly, "Or, is it because the Queen ascended the throne as the new emperor, and the regent was worried that the King of Huainan would be able to gain power, so he left Prince Yao as a hostage?"

Hostage?

Xuanyuan Yao frowned slightly, and looked up at him slowly: "Su Hanyu, you are worthy of your surname Su."

Su Hanyu's smile froze: "What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" Xuanyuan Yao raised his lips, with a bit of mockery in his smile, "Your father has been eating gigolos for so many years, has he devoted all his attention to pleasing his wife, and never taught you how to speak properly? Or, in fact, your parents have always raised you as a girl?"

Su Hanyu's face darkened: "Xuanyuan Yao, you are so presumptuous!"

The atmosphere suddenly condensed, and everyone present was silent for a while.

Xuanyuan Yao sneered: "Sowing discord is always the trick women are best at. You, a grown man, don't think about your business all day long. You keep nagging like a woman. Don't you worry about humiliating the Su family's reputation?"

Su Hanyu's expression was ashen and stiff. He had been humiliated by Xuanyuan Yan at the flower viewing banquet in the palace before. This time he was defeated again. New and old hatreds came together, making him want to split Xuanyuan Yao in half.

Clenching his hands, he looked at Xuanyuan Yao with cold eyes, "Xuanyuan Yao——"

"Don't shout so loudly." Xuanyuan Yao said in a light tone, "Today is the wedding of Prince Qi. If the atmosphere is awkward, you will definitely be the one who is embarrassed."