Chapter 979: A Smooth Wedding Ceremony

ven shrank back into the car, showing a hundred percent distrust."Miss, I advise you to come down on your own. Don't let these people resort to violence."A young woman resembling a maid held her chin...“Cao Gonggong, you’ve worked hard all the way. Please come in.”

Meng the General knew that it's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with little ghosts. He had long instructed his servant to stuff a pouch full of silver notes into Cao Gonggong's hands.

Master Cao chuckled, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out with his smile. He immediately clasped his hands together and said:

"General Meng, you're too kind. Our place still has a few words that the Emperor sent for you!"

"Cao Gong, you've worked hard. Have some tea first to moisten your throat before we talk."

General Meng smiled and invited Cao Gong to take a seat.

"General Meng, Your Majesty has always been thinking of you. Knowing that you are working hard defending the border, she also wanted to elevate your status. Upon learning about your youngest daughter's beauty and intelligence, she issued this imperial marriage decree."

The general should know how many people in the imperial city are eyeing the position of the Crown Princess. But Your Majesty has never let slip a word, so he's set his sights on the general's youngest daughter.

Cao Gonggong's flattering words came out effortlessly, and General Meng could only smile awkwardly in response:

"Meng An expresses his deepest gratitude for Your Majesty's concern and remembrance. To think of the old minister and to have given his daughter a path paved with silk, the old minister is overwhelmed with gratitude."

The two of them went back and forth, probing each other's weaknesses. General Meng had arranged fine wine and delicacies to entertain Lord Cao. After settling all the guests for the wedding, he went to the backyard to see his wife and his imposter daughter.

Mrs. Meng was holding a teacup, staring blankly into space, lost in thought. On the other hand, Lianyi held a book and was reading quietly.

General Meng's arrival broke the silence in the room. Lady Meng and Lianyi both stood up.

"Husband, how is it going"

"Cao Gonggong means we should set off as soon as possible, giving us only three days to prepare."

After General Meng sat down, he poured himself a cup of iced tea before speaking.

"It's just in time, the ripples dowry is already prepared."

Mrs. Meng sighed and said,

After glancing at the two people, Lian Yi spoke.

"General, Madam, the journey to the Imperial City is long and fraught with uncertainty. It's best to exchange most of the dowry for silver notes. That way, it will be easier for me to carry."

"The dowry prepared by the mistress for her daughter was still kept, also a kind of reminiscence. I won't take what others love."

Mrs. Meng didn't expect Lian Yi to say that, but she was indeed happy. Her daughter's dowry was what she had saved up since her child was born, and giving it to a stranger, she truly couldn't bear it.

"This general's mansion not giving a dowry to their daughter is unacceptable."

General Meng pondered for a moment before speaking.

"If the general truly cared for me, he would find me some suitable companions. As for the dowry, I'd rather have useful items marked with the General's Manor insignia, even if they are flashy and impractical."

After thinking for a moment, Lian Yi said.

She could handle some things herself, but she also needed a reasonable excuse.

"Madam"

General Meng ultimately could not bear it any longer, and turned his head to look at his wife.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. I'll give her all of their contracts together."

Mrs. Meng, forcing herself to be composed, said:

"Madam, it would be best if you could provide me with another female physician. After all, my health is not good, and the journey ahead is long. I am not afraid of ten thousand things, but rather of one."

Ripples brought up another condition.

"I've already got it ready, you don't need to tell me."

Mrs. Meng said lightly.

"General, Madam, is there anything you wish to entrust to me"

Ripples smiled and asked.

Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

“We know this is unfair to you, and it was a difficult decision. But remember, you married the prince as Meng Lianyi. If you do anything out of line, it will surely implicate the Meng family.”

If it's something reasonable, the Meng family will naturally protect you as compensation for marrying in their place. But if you do something that harms the Meng family, we will abandon you immediately!

General Meng said in a deep voice.

"I've taken note. I will protect myself and keep my position as Crown Princess. Even if I cannot do anything beneficial for the Meng family, I won't implicate the General."

The ripple guaranteed.

"That's even better. You're a smart child. Once you enter the palace, everything will depend on yourself."

"I have taken note."

Three days later, Lian Yi wore a phoenix crown and wedding dress to say goodbye to General Meng and his wife. She was carried onto the flower sedan chair by Meng's elder brother, officially becoming married.

At this moment, Lady Meng finally didn't have to suppress her emotions anymore. Tears streamed down her face, and she fainted from grief. Everyone present sighed with sympathy, knowing that from now on, the day they would meet again would be a distant hope.

General Meng put on a full show, arranging for his youngest son, Meng Guangshen, to lead a hundred men in escorting the royal procession out of the border. This time, Eunuch Cao did not object. As this was the border region, small bands of Qiang wolf tribe people often harassed travelers, especially a long convoy like theirs, stretching four miles.

The people of Biancheng were all worried for Lian Yi. Although no one had ever met this Miss Meng, they all felt sorry for General Meng. His only daughter was marrying so far away. Though she would be able to enjoy a life of wealth and honor by joining the royal family, considering Miss Meng's health, they were all worried that something might happen to her on the way.

Liàn Yī sat in the sedan chair being sent off as a bride, listening to the bustling sounds around her, it was like an announcement to the world that she was getting married. As the long procession walked out of the border city, Liàn Yī lifted the veil and raised her hand to lift the curtain of the sedan chair, gazing at Mèng Guǎngshēn riding a horse beside her. He was her nominal second brother.

"Little sister, is there anything the matter"

Meng Guangshen rode his horse closer in two steps, then asked in a low voice.

"Nothing to worry about, second brother. You've worked hard. Once we pass the Yu City Gate, you can head back!"

"Well, I know what I'm doing. You don't have to worry about it. Take care of yourself, and if you feel unwell, find a female doctor."

Yes, second brother.

Ripples lowered the sedan curtain and began to meditate.

The rest of the journey went smoothly. As it was on General Meng's territory and with Meng Guangshun's escort, no one dared to cause trouble. They reached Yucheng Pass, where Lianyi bid farewell to Meng Guangshun.

"Second Brother, when you return, tell our parents that I will take good care of myself and ask them not to worry too much."

"Well, I understand."

"After I settle in the East Palace, I will have someone inform my parents of my well-being."

"Okay, we'll wait for your message."

Cao Gonggong stood at a distance, watching the siblings bicker. He didn't step forward to interfere because Young Master Meng had slipped him another pouch of money. He understood that family arguments needed time to resolve themselves.

After passing through the Yu City Pass, the team entered the heartland of Wei State, and their pace quickened. After all, they needed to reach the imperial city before the auspicious time calculated by the Ministry of Rites.

After traveling for five consecutive days, Lianyi fell ill. Cao Gonggong's heart skipped a beat. Miss Meng couldn't possibly have an accident on the road, otherwise both the Emperor and General Meng would hold him accountable. So he immediately ordered them to set up camp and have the female doctor check Lianyi's pulse.

The ripple's body is actually fine, she did this to avoid a band of bandits, and this group of bandits was arranged by the second prince. This was something the original owner had experienced before.

In her past life, Cui Zhu was just a maidservant. She had no confidence in doing anything and let her grandmother, who was assigned to her by the Meng family, make all the decisions. In order not to delay auspicious time, she always hurried on her way, and as a result, she ran into the people arranged by the second prince head-on. a high-grade storage space. Her long black hair was tied up high with a golden headband bearing the family crest, clean, sharp, and elegant.The ripples swept around, confirming that these people were...