Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 458 Who dares to let that vixen in!

When Gu Qingyue and her companions arrived, several officials from the Ministry of Rites were already there. Having heard that something had happened to the princess, they naturally rushed over to see what was going on.

Unexpectedly, they were stopped at the outside by the guards around King Li and were not allowed to enter.

They were confused and anxiously discussed the situation outside.

"What? Have you finished checking the procedures for the sacrificial ceremony and wedding with the Nanzhao Kingdom? Have you also sorted out the princess's dowry and betrothal gifts?"

As soon as Mu Yunchu arrived, she made the several burly men who were peeking around blush with embarrassment.

"Your Highness, please forgive us, we will go right away."

An older official hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "I heard that something happened to the princess, and we—" He looked up and saw Mu Yun Chu's expression, then immediately changed his words, "We have something to discuss, so we'll take our leave first."

After saying that, he gave the others a wink and then disappeared like a gust of wind.

Gu Qingyue was curious. These people had been respectful and trembling on the way here. Was Mu Yun Chu really that scary?

"They are the Crown Prince's men," Mu Yun Chu said only this before entering the courtyard first.

Gu Qingyue shrugged, understanding. Since they were the Crown Prince's confidants, they were naturally afraid that Mu Yun Chu would find fault with them, punish them for something, or do something else. So they could only keep their tails between their legs.

When Gu Qingyue and the others entered the room, they saw Mu Xi bowing and saying, "Master, please forgive me."

"Where is Princess Chaoyue? What exactly happened?" Mu Yun Chu asked.

“She’s inside. She just killed Su Lan, and a few maids caused trouble, which I dealt with.”

Mu Yun Chu nodded, "Next—let Chao Yue sleep, and make sure nothing else happens. We need to ensure that all the wedding ceremonies are completed smoothly."

He paused, then asked, "Who gave her the dagger?"

Mu Xi paused for a moment, "It was Su Lan who asked the servant to secretly buy it for the princess for self-defense."

Gu Qingyue and Mu Yunchu exchanged a glance, speechless.

Seeing that Mu Yun Chu was no longer asking questions, Mu Xi cupped his hands and quickly withdrew.

Gu Qingyue stood beside Mu Yun Chu, curiously examining him. "How can you hold a wedding ceremony and offer sacrifices to heaven if you let Princess Chao Yue sleep with you?"

The customs of Nanzhao were naturally different from those of Da Chu. For example, when the princes of Nanzhao got married, they had to first go to the royal shrine to worship and receive the prayers and blessings of the high shaman.

Next, they paid their respects to the King and Queen of Nanzhao. Finally, at an auspicious time chosen in advance, they held a wedding ceremony before entering the bridal chamber, which marked the completion of the ceremony.

“It’s all arranged, let’s go,” Mu Yun Chu said in a low voice, “I’ve arranged for a bodyguard of similar build to Chao Yue to perform the sacrificial ceremony and wedding ceremony for her.”

Mu Yun Chu had naturally anticipated this situation.

No one can disrupt this wedding that concerns the peace between the two countries, not even Princess Chaoyue.

Gu Qingyue understood immediately, and she silently gave Mu Yun Chu a thumbs up.

This guy had anticipated that Chaoyue wouldn't obediently go through with the wedding ceremony, so he naturally made preparations in advance.

That way, she wasn't worried anymore.

Gu Qingyue stood at the courtyard gate and secretly released her spiritual power to take a look. Princess Chaoyue was dressed in a bright red phoenix robe, slumped on the couch in the inner room, her hair disheveled, looking almost like a madwoman.

Over there, a bodyguard of similar build to her was doing his makeup. Mu Xi stood behind him, holding some disguise tools.

It was fine if she hadn't looked, but once she did, Gu Qingyue almost spat out her drink. The reason was simple: this bodyguard was a man!

Gu Qingyue withdrew her spiritual power and gave Mu Yun Chu a strange look.

Mu Yun Chu quickly understood; this little girl must have used her special ability.

That's right, the bodyguard he arranged was known in the Dark Wolf's bodyguard camp for his ability to disguise himself in countless ways.

Although he was a man, it did not prevent him from performing the sacrificial ceremony and wedding ceremony for Princess Chaoyue.

Everything will go smoothly this time.

He glanced at Gu Qingyue with amusement, raised an eyebrow, and gestured for her to take it easy.

Then, he lifted his foot and walked outside.

Gu Yuanen followed behind the two of them, always feeling superfluous.

However, protecting his younger sister was his mission, a task solemnly entrusted to him by his elder brother, and he had to complete it.

After everything was arranged, the group watched as the eldest prince of Nanzhao, dressed in a golden royal crown and robes, led Princess Chaoyue's twelve-bearer sedan chair out of the Great Chu post station.

The eldest prince, Yue Zhijin, is twenty-nine years old this year. In Gu Qingyue's eyes, that's actually quite young, but he already has a twelve-year-old daughter. It's really...

People in ancient times got married really early!

However, after Gu Qingyue had only glanced at him a few times, she could tell that the eldest prince was indeed handsome, but there was always an air of arrogant pride in his eyes and brows.

Hopefully, Princess Chaoyue will be able to handle his personality in the future.

Watching the bridal sedan chair and the wedding procession disappear into the distance with music and fanfare, Gu Qingyue came back to her senses and looked at Mu Yun Chu and her fourth brother, Gu Yuan En.

"What's next? Where to go?"

"I'll take you to the First Prince's residence, do you want to come?"

Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Mu Yun Chu's smile remained unchanged. "Let's go."

After arranging the follow-up matters at the Great Chu Inn, Mu Yun Chu took Gu Qing Yue and Gu Yuan En directly to the First Prince's residence.

Upon arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, the Crown Prince naturally took the 'bride' to offer sacrifices to Heaven and pay respects to the King and Queen of Nanzhao.

Therefore, the eldest prince and the others have not yet returned.

However, that didn't stop them from watching a 'good show' first.

As soon as the group arrived at the gate, before they even disembarked from the carriage, a woman's angry roar came from the entrance.

"Who gave you permission to hang this red silk? Tear down the 'double happiness' characters too, now! I won't allow that vixen to enter the house without my permission!!"

Gu Qingyue didn't need to go out to know it was Princess Lianye's voice.

Wow, that's impressive! They arrived in the capital yesterday, travel-worn and exhausted, and this little princess is back so soon?

Needless to say, it's obvious that she must have taken a shortcut.

Gu Qingyue heard that the journey from Lujiang downstream from Songzhou City to the capital takes three or four days longer than by land, so it seems she came back by water.

However, unsurprisingly, the young princess was clearly opposed to her father marrying Princess Chaoyue.

Gu Qingyue and the others exchanged glances, then filed out and got off the carriage.

Immediately, the chaotic scene at the entrance of the First Prince's residence came into view.

"Tear it up right now, you damned slave, why don't you do it!"

Princess Lianye's roar was now laced with murderous intent.

Gu Qingyue narrowed her eyes. The scene at the entrance of the First Prince's residence was truly... indescribable. The most indescribable thing was the image of Princess Lianye.

She must have been in a hurry, because her clothes were disheveled, her hair was askew, and the hairpin on her head was hanging askew behind her head.

But he was still directing the servants behind him to tear down the "double happiness" characters and the red silk hanging at the door.

A man who looked like a steward was kneeling in front of her, pleading in a low voice for the young princess to stop.