The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 114

Chapter 114 Bridal Candle
The next day, before dawn, Xiao Xiwei was called up by the girl.

The servant girl in the Sparse Shadow Pavilion was busy walking in and out. Hong Yu and Zi Yan arranged to change Xiao Xiwei’s wedding clothes. Just as they were about to comb her hair, the matriarch supported Xiao Xiwei’s hand and walked in.

“Grandmother, why are you here?” Xiao Xiwei hurriedly stood up.

Today, not only was she married, she was also the eldest grandson of the Marquis Manor getting married. The two marriages were held on the same day, and there were only a lot of people who came to the Marquis Manor to drink their wedding banquets later.

The matriarch smiled, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes shook like ripples of water. “Granddaughter is married, how can grandmother not come and take a look?” After saying that, she waved her hand at Xiao Xiwei and said, “Come, sit down. Grandmother will comb your hair.”

“Yes.” Xiao Xi replied with a smile.

Next to him, Hong Yu handed the wooden comb to the matriarch with congratulations. The matriarch held a wooden comb in one hand and gently stroked Xiao Xiwei’s silk-like green silk in the other. The corners of her mouth curled into a gratified smile. She slowly raised her hand and said, “One comb ends, two combs ends ends, three combs of white hair have reached the eyebrows”

This was the first time she had heard this eulogy personally chanted by an elder before she got married.

One comb ended, two comb ended, and three combs of white hair had already reached the eyebrows …

Xiao Xiwei looked up at herself in the mirror. Her snow-white face, slender eyebrows, and curved lips. Even though her face was covered with a thick layer of powder, the smile on her face could not be concealed.

She’s going to marry Xi Zhi.

All of this was like a dream, giving her a very unreal feeling.

At this time, the old granny had already finished her hair for Xiao Xiwei.

The heavy phoenix crown pressed down, and the bright pendant hanging by his ear made the face in the mirror even more exquisite.

“Grandmother, this … this phoenix crown is very heavy.” Xiao Xi turned to look at the old lady and said.

“Oh, my dear young miss, you are going to marry King Yan, not some other small family. The heavier the weight, the more important it is for your husband’s family to value you.” Nurse Liu smiled. Finally, he added, “Miss, are you nervous?”

Xiao Xiwei hadn’t thought about it before, but after hearing Nanny Liu’s words, Xiao Xiwei was really nervous.

Seeing Xiao Xiwei’s nervous and sweaty expression, Zi Yan laughed from the side. “Normally, I always see Miss’s expressionless face. Suddenly seeing Miss you so nervous, this servant really isn’t used to it!”

The old lady looked at him and seemed to recall the scene when she married Xiao Qi. “That’s how girls get married, and it’s the same when I married your grandfather …”

Just as he was speaking, Bi Yun’s voice suddenly sounded from outside, “Eldest Young Master, why are you here?”

Xiao Xiwei and the Matriarch exchanged a glance before turning to look at the door.

At this moment, Xiao Xiyang walked in wearing a bright red wedding dress. The bright red color made his face sink, and it was somewhat strange.

“Yang’er, why are you here?” The matriarch frowned.

Shouldn’t he be leaving at this hour to welcome the wedding?

Xiao Xiyang did not move. He walked in front of Xiao Xiwei and forced a smile. “Little sister, I’ll carry you out later.”

When the bride went out from her mother’s house, her feet could not land on the ground. Therefore, it was usually her elder brother who carried her on his back and delivered her to the sedan chair. However, because Xiao Xiyang also wanted to welcome her, the Matriarch had Xiao Xiwei’s cousin Chen Mubai come to help Xiao Xiyang carry Xiao Xiwei out of the manor. He did not want to, but instead, Xiao Xiyang did not leave the manor to welcome her. Instead, he came to the Sparse Shadow Pavilion.

“Young Master, isn’t this not appropriate?” Granny Liu whispered beside the Matriarch.

Although the young master was not satisfied with the marriage, the emperor had bestowed it on him.

“Grandmother, let Big Brother send me off.” Xiao Xiwei stood up and smiled as he looked at the matriarch.

The matriarch looked at Xiao Xiyang and finally pulled the corner of her mouth. “Yes, it should have been like this.”

Originally, he said that he would give this girl to Yan’er as his successor, but who would have thought that he would give her grandson as his main wife? The Emperor had slapped Zhongyong Marquis Mansion fiercely!

Suddenly, a crackling sound of firecrackers rang out from outside. In the middle of the crackling sound was the sound of various kinds of musical instruments, from far to near.

“Matriarch, Miss, Young Master, the wedding party is here.” A little girl smiled and ran in.

“Hurry up, Happy Happy? Bring the Happy Happy Handkerchief over and cover it! There’s also the Happy Lock and Ruyi Ring, these things must not be left behind! Oh right, there’s also an apple, quickly bring an apple for Wei-er to bring.” The old lady hurriedly turned her head and instructed anxiously, “Hurry up, Happy Happy Happy Happy?”

Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded in the room.

The red handkerchief was pressed down, and then a big red apple was stuffed into his hand. She opened her mouth and was about to speak when a loud noise of joy and firecrackers came from outside. Outside, a girl shouted, “Your Highness King Yan has already entered the mansion.”

Xiao Xiwei was carried by Xiao Xiyang amidst the lively congratulations.

Xiao Xiwei couldn’t see Xiao Xiyang’s expression because she was covered in a handkerchief, but she could feel the stiffness in his body.

She could marry someone she liked, but her brother was forced to marry someone he didn’t love.

She stretched out her hand and wrapped it around Xiao Xiyang’s neck and whispered, “Big brother.” The sounds of firecrackers and joy were too loud. She didn’t know if Xiao Xiyang had heard her call him. She buried her face on Xiao Xiyang’s back and a tear quietly rolled down her face. “Big brother, everything will be fine.”

Suddenly, a master of ceremonies shouted, “Get on the sedan chair!”

As the firecrackers cheered, Xiao Xiyang carefully delivered his sister to the sedan chair.

“Your Highness, I’ll leave my sister to you.” Outside the sedan chair, Xiao Xiyang’s voice sounded.

“Big brother, don’t worry. I will treat Wei’er well for the rest of my life.” At the same time, Chu Xizhi’s deep voice sounded.

“Alright.” Finally, she heard her brother’s voice.

“Get up the sedan chair!” Outside, the Master of Ceremony’s voice sounded.

Along with the sounds of firecrackers and joy, the sedan chair was carried up.

The long procession packed the streets, The twelve pairs of maids were carrying flower baskets in front of them. As he walked, he scattered flowers, Twelve pairs of maids were holding red lanterns in their hands, followed by twenty-four pairs of honor guards. Behind the honor guards was a band, blowing and beating along the way. Next was the groom riding a tall horse. Behind the groom was a sedan chair surrounded by Xi Niang and the maids. Behind the sedan chair was the dowry of Marquis Mansion, a total of twenty-four carriages. The entire team was spectacular, and the road was filled with spectators.

At the entrance of the Marquis Mansion, Xiao Xichun led Nanny Xiao to silently look at the sedan chair that was gradually disappearing, and her eyes gradually became moist.

Second sister …

Xiao Xiwei sat in the sedan chair. As the sedan chair jolted up and down, she felt something beating in her chest. She tightly held the apple in her hand and thought that she would be Chu Xizhi’s wife as long as she paid respects to the hall later.

In her previous life, she didn’t even dare to think about it.

The man who was as untouchable as Ji Yue, the man she loved but never dared to admit, was finally going to become her husband.

All of this was like a dream, making her feel as if there was no sense of reality at all.

After an unknown amount of time, the sedan chair suddenly shook. Immediately after, she heard someone shouting outside, “Here we are, here we are” Immediately after, the curtain of the sedan chair seemed to be raised. Someone supported her hand and said, “Bride, please get off the sedan chair.”

The noisy voices of the people and the noisy laughter spread out in an instant.

Xiao Xiwei probed and stretched out his foot. Because he couldn’t see, he couldn’t step on it steadily, and his entire body suddenly fell in front of him. She was frightened and sweating profusely, but the expected pain did not come. A pair of powerful hands steadily lifted her up.

“I’ll do it.” Chu Xizhi’s smiling voice sounded.

“Your Highness, this doesn’t seem to be appropriate,” Xi Niang said hesitantly.

“No defense.” Chu Xizhi waved his hand. Under the gazes of everyone, he raised his hand and held Xiao Xiwei’s hand to personally bring her into the manor.

Then there were all sorts of complicated salutes.

Worship the heavens and earth, worship the high hall, worship the husband and wife …

The phoenix crown on her head was strangely heavy. In addition, her heart was inexplicably nervous. Xiao Xiwei was dizzy when she finished this set of gifts. Even after being sent into the bridal chamber by Xi Niang, she still hadn’t recovered from her shock.

The scarlet handkerchief covered her line of sight. She heard Xi Niang laughing, “Your Highness, quickly pick up the lid!”

Not long after Xi Niang’s voice fell, the Xi Pa on her head was lifted.

The candlelight and dazzling red light in the room made her unable to open her eyes for a moment. When she opened her eyes, she saw Chu Xizhi wearing a big red handkerchief.

“Hello, Seventh Emperor Sister-in-law Chu Muzhi laughed and shouted.

“Your Highness is truly blessed! To be able to marry such a beautiful bride!” The other princes and grandchildren who were close to Chu Xizhi teased.

Xiao Xi’s face reddened slightly, but she saw that Chu Xizhi had a smile on his face and a straight posture. He did not care about the teasing of others at all, and the smile on his lips even deepened a little. “Madam.”

“Yoyo, this is it!” A few people raised their voices and laughed.

Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and looked sideways at the person who spoke. “It seems that someone lacked practice recently. Why don’t we go to the Yan Yunwei’s martial stage tomorrow to make a gesture?”

“Don’t … This is your wedding night, Your Highness. I don’t dare to challenge you in the morning. Besides, even if you’re willing, I’m afraid the princess won’t!” The man laughed.

“You’re so bold. My seventh brother, you dare to tease me. Be careful that when you’re in your bridal chamber, Seventh Brother will bring you onto the stage to practice.” Chu Muzhi laughed.

Xiao Xiwei was a little uncomfortable being gag by these people, and Chu Xizhi also noticed this. He raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed softly a few times.

“Aiya, let’s go, let’s go. If we don’t leave now, be careful that His Highness is really angry.” Someone tactfully shouted. Everyone else shouted and walked out the door.

The spectators left and the room quieted down.

Only Xi Niang and the few girls beside Xiao Xiwei were still in the room.

“The bride and groom, please drink the Hejin Bar!” Xi Niang smiled as she signaled for the girl to bring the wine over.

After a long while, there was no movement from the other side.

Xiao Xi raised his head slightly, only to see that Chu Xizhi’s gaze was fixed on him for a moment, with a faint smile on the corners of his lips.

“Cough.” Xi Niang couldn’t help but laugh as she covered her mouth and cleared her throat.

“After drinking a cup of wine, you should be mine!” Chu Xizhi pursed his lips and smiled.

Xiao Xi blushed slightly and hurriedly lowered her head.

After drinking a cup of wine, Xi Niang smiled brightly and said “He” while saying a long string of auspicious smiles. Chu Xizhi happily rewarded her with a big red packet. Xi Niang received the red packet and went down happily. After taking the reward, a few girls gradually left the room.

The lights in the room were all bright glass horns, painted with delicate roses. With the flickering of the candlelight, the flowers were like dancing beauties.

The night was silent. In a trance, she could hear her thunderous heartbeat.

After drinking the wine, she was his wife.

After a while, neither of them spoke. Perhaps it was because Chu Xizhi’s gaze was too burning, or perhaps the thick sandalwood fragrance was lit in the room, or perhaps the phoenix crown on Xiao Xiwei’s head was too heavy, she suddenly felt a slight pain in her forehead, and could not help but frown and exclaim softly.

This sound caused Chu Xizhi to suddenly regain his senses. “What’s wrong?”

Xiao Xiwei couldn’t help but blush. After holding back for a while, she whispered, “This phoenix crown is too heavy.”

Chu Xi smiled. He stood up and wanted to take off the phoenix crown on Xiao Xiwei’s head, but he forgot that Xi Niang had knotted their clothes together before she left. With a single movement, his entire body suddenly fell down, half of his body pressing down on Xiao Xiwei’s body.

Xiao Xiwei’s face flushed as red as a wedding dress on her body.

“Madam” A deep, hoarse voice with a magnetic tone rushed into his ears along with a warm aura.

Xiao Xi blushed slightly. After a long while, he replied in a low voice, “Yes.”

Chu Xizhi looked at her deeply. After a while, he lowered his head and forcefully kissed her cherry-red lips.

The red curtain slowly descended, and one could vaguely see two figures overlapping in the curtain.