PNB Chapter 327: Yanlang, you can’t bow!
Chapter 327: Yanlang, you can’t bow!
The capital city of Kyoto was divided into the palace city, the imperial city and the outer city. The three cities were surrounded by layers, with a symmetrical layout and neat streets. They were arranged by famous officials of the previous dynasty based on the positions of celestial phenomena and stars, reflecting the divine right of the king that men and nature are one.
There are two markets in Kyoto, East and West. The East Market is inhabited by royal relatives, nobles, and dignitaries, the West Market is inhabited by merchants and workers, and the Outer City is inhabited by ordinary civilians.
On April 20th, the 37th year of the Tianqi reign, the Right Prime Minister's Banquet Mansion was decorated with red silk in Shangmen Street, Jing'anfang, and was crowded with people. Countless dignitaries came with gift boxes and their wives to congratulate.
The host returned the greeting, and it was quite lively.
"Mr. Zhang, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, congratulations to the Banquet Palace!"
"Lord Liu, the Minister of Rites, is delighted with the banquet hall!"
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As the names of high-ranking officials were called out one after another, those who had already taken their seats were surprised.
"Although Lord Yan is the Right Prime Minister, this is after all the marriage of his second son, and to a fourth-rank General Xuanwei, why is there such a grand ceremony?"
"This kind of ceremony, when our eldest son Yan Yuze got married two years ago, couldn't even compare to this grand display, right?"
Some people in the crowd were talking quietly.
Someone nearby knew the inside story and came over to explain, "You don't know this, do you? Second Young Master Yan Yucheng is highly regarded by the Fourth Prince, and Second Madam Shu Yue is close to the Fourth Prince's wife, as close as sisters. That's why there's such a grand ceremony."
"Besides, the Fourth and Ninth Princes will come to congratulate you soon. How dare Lord Yan ignore this?"
After hearing this, the others suddenly understood.
"So that's it!"
"But these regulations extend beyond the eldest son. Will the eldest son be satisfied?"
After hearing this, everyone changed color and looked at him quickly.
The man realized it later and when he turned around, he found that Yan Yuze, the eldest son of the right prime minister, was walking behind him.
Although there was no other emotion on his face, the person who had just talked too much still felt frightened.
Everyone in Kyoto knows that the eldest son Yan Yuze has a changeable personality. Although he doesn't show it on his face, he is ruthless behind the scenes and few people dare to offend him!
It’s over, it’s over. Will this young master kill him secretly to vent his anger?
The man quickly stood up and didn't even bother to attend the wedding banquet. He slipped out while there were so many people around.
"Where is he going?" someone asked in confusion.
"What else can I do? Go home, pack my things and run for my life!"
Everyone understood what he meant and didn't dare to say anything more.
At the banquet, two women sat in a corner. One wore a lake-blue long dress, her hair combed into a bun, adorned with pearls and flowers. She had a beautiful face, clear eyes, and a natural, lazy and casual air in her every move.
Another woman wore a long red dress and a tasseled bun, a style popular among Kyoto girls. However, she seemed to dislike tassels and simply tied a red ribbon in her hair. Her delicate and beautiful appearance and graceful figure attracted many passionate gazes.
Being stared at so blatantly once again, her face showed impatience and a hint of murderous intent.
"Sister He, why are we here?"
She really wanted to leave. They didn't know this family, so why should they give them gifts?
Just for a free meal?
"Of course it's to celebrate my only sister's wedding!"
The cyan-haired woman's lips curled up, her delicate makeup making her stand out from the crowd. In fact, her beautiful, clear eyes drew many people's attention.
These two people are Shu He and Zhang Zhirou, who have disappeared for nearly half a year.
However, Shu He's face looked different from before. Except for her eyes which were still as clear as before, her facial features looked like a completely different person, with no trace of her past.
At this moment, with this face, if she stood in front of her biological father, Shu Kelin would probably not recognize her.
"But Sister He, don't you have a grudge against Shu Yue? Why are you here to celebrate?"
When she thought of the South China Sea Night Pearl that she had just given to the Yan family, she felt a pang of pain in her heart.
That’s a treasure, why should you give it to his family?
"I came here precisely because I have a grudge against you!"
Zhang Zhirou didn't understand. She always spoke with hidden meanings.
Forget it, I won’t ask. She must have her reasons for doing this, so she just needs to be responsible and accompany me.
"Prince Jin is here, Princess Jin is here!"
Prince of Jin is the title of the fourth prince.
As soon as he finished speaking, two gorgeously dressed men and women walked in from the main entrance, followed by a group of guards and palace maids. When everyone saw the two people, they knelt down to welcome them.
Right Prime Minister Yan Can, along with his wife and all the members of the Yan family, came forward to greet them.
Among the Yan family, Shu He saw three familiar people.
Shu Kelin, Guan Huizhi, and her second brother Shu Yuanqi whom she hadn't seen for a long time.
The bride had already taken possession of the room, but because the Fourth and Ninth Princes had not yet arrived, the ceremony had been postponed.
"Prime Minister Yan, Madam Yan, please stand up quickly. This is a great occasion for the Prime Minister's Mansion. Please don't let my arrival steal the limelight from the Prime Minister's Mansion. I don't like guests stealing the show!"
His gentle and humble voice made many people in the audience praise him.
Yan Can smiled and said, "It is truly an honor for our humble home to have the prince attend my son's wedding!"
The fourth prince in the courtyard was imposing, dressed in a silver brocade robe, and had a gentle and handsome appearance. He looked like a shining jade among the crowd, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
The Fourth Prince's wife beside him, although not stunningly beautiful, was dignified and beautiful, with extraordinary bearing. She was obviously a lady from a wealthy family.
However, Shu He was also very familiar with this woman.
Fu Qingrong, the daughter of the Left Prime Minister, was the one who hosted the flower banquet. It seemed that she was the one who brought people to "catch the adulterer" later.
"Yucheng is an important right-hand man to this prince. Thanks to Yucheng, the fire in Changlefang was prevented from causing more casualties. He has made great contributions, and it is only right for this prince to come and congratulate him on his wedding. Besides, who wouldn't want to share in the joy?"
Yan Shen welcomed him into the inner hall with great trepidation. At this moment, there was another voice outside the door singing, "Prince Nanyu has arrived!"
The Yan family came out to greet them again.
Shuke Linhe Guan Huizhi's face was all smiles, and she couldn't suppress the pride and honor on her face.
Prince Jin and Prince Nanyu are both important figures that are rarely seen in daily life!
I didn’t expect that two princes would come to watch Shu Yue’s wedding. This brought so much honor to the small Shu family!
"Prime Minister Yan, congratulations! The Second Young Master is getting married today, which is the most joyous event in Kyoto. I am here to join in the fun. Prime Minister Yan, you don't mind, right?"
"Prince Nanyu, you're joking. It's my honor to have you here, and it's also a blessing for the Yan family!"
Yan Shen said a few polite words and then welcomed the Ninth Prince in. Only then did the wedding banquet officially begin.
With the sound of a gong, the bride came out from outside the hall holding a round fan, her green wedding dress with flower ornaments showing her luxury and elegance. On the left, Yan Yucheng, dressed in a red wedding gown, held a big red flower and waited for the newlyweds to enter the inner hall together.
"Wow, Miss Shu is so beautiful! And this wedding dress is so exquisite, right? This must have been designed by Kyoto's number one private tailor: Chanel Pavilion, right?"
"I wish I could wear such a beautiful wedding dress when I get married! I would be satisfied in this life!"
A young lady from an unknown family was attracted by Shu Yue's exquisite wedding dress and her face was full of envy.
The little sister next to him couldn't help but say, "Don't even think about it. Unless you can marry into a first-rank official's family, and you have to be on good terms with the princess, then there's even a slight chance that you can compare to Miss Shu!"
After all, for a family as small as theirs, even if they were marrying into a wealthy family, it would be impossible to have such wedding regulations.
The envious voice in her ears made Shu Yue, who was hiding her face behind a round fan, smile complacently.
She had fought for this honor herself.
In the main hall, the couple Yan Xiang and his wife were sitting upright, looking at the newlyweds walking towards them with smiles on their faces.
Because of the Fourth Prince and the Ninth Prince, countless high-ranking officials went to watch the ceremony, and the not-so-small inner hall was also packed with spectators.
Shu He stood in the outer courtyard and couldn't see the details inside, but he heard that they were already performing the etiquette of respecting their parents. The next step was the couple's greeting.
Just listen to the loud singing, "Husband and wife bow to each other!"
While everyone's eyes were fixed on the inner hall, Shu He was looking at the front door, eating his snacks leisurely.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up, the corners of her mouth curled up, and she pushed Zhang Zhirou next to her.
“The fun is coming!”
Zhang Zhirou regained some energy and turned around to see a gorgeous woman with messy hair and wearing a pink smoky silk brocade dress rushing in despite the guards' obstruction.
Her face showed a bit of embarrassment, a bit of unwillingness, and a bit of anger.
"Yan Lang, you can't bow!"