Chapter 1809: Chapter 1806: Whom to Help

The servant boy nearly dropped to his knees, only nodding fearfully to promise without daring to say anything more.

Li Chongjin moved his long fingers, took out the spices from the new sachet, placed them into the old one, and carefully folded the paper that was written to protect the fabric, placing it into his chest pocket.

He habitually hung the old sachet at his waist, then strode out.

Meanwhile, Chu Ziluo returned, always feeling that the questions Brother Zhongjin just asked were targeted, but she couldn’t figure out why he asked them and simply reasoned that her answers were well-considered and wouldn’t lead to any bad consequences.

After pondering for a long time without any clarity, Chu Ziluo decided to leave it at the back of her mind and not trouble herself further.

Fortunately, the banquet soon began, and Ye Muyu also came out of the hall, accompanied by a few familiar ladies.

In the front courtyard, someone came to announce that the wedding feast had officially started.

Ye Muyu waited for Ziluo, then went to the front courtyard together.

The front courtyard was indeed bustling with activity.

The sound of firecrackers crackled continuously. Although it was a wedding for the side consort, she was still a princess of the nation, and the marriage was personally bestowed by the Emperor. Apart from the unique etiquette of the Principal Wife, Princess Weisaiya had all the ceremonies.

Watching as King Qi, dressed in red wedding attire, led Princess Weisaiya, also in red bridal clothes, into the hall, Ye Muyu instinctively glanced at the high seat, where Prince Qi’s Consort was already seated.

Prince Qi’s Side Consort was also present, sitting beside her.

Princess Weisaiya was to pay her respects to Prince Qi’s Consort but did not need to bow to King Qi in the wedding ceremony.

After King Qi took his seat, a maid from the Northern Frontier was beside him, instructing Princess Weisaiya on how to greet King Qi and Prince Qi’s Consort.

Princess Weisaiya could speak simple Great Chu official language, evidently having prepared beforehand. Although she spoke with an accent, everything went without mishaps.

Prince Qi’s Consort accepted the tea without making things difficult, and drank.

King Qi did the same; regardless of what he thought, his demeanor remained gentle.

The smile on Prince Qi’s Side Consort’s face was amiable, and outwardly, she seemed in a good mood. However, after Princess Weisaiya finished serving tea to both, Prince Qi’s Side Consort suddenly said, “Your Highness, since it’s Princess Sister’s first time entering the residence, I would also like to get acquainted. How about I personally serve tea to Sister?”

At this, the surroundings fell silent, with many recalling a recent farce Qi Yun had stirred up. It seemed indeed that Prince Qi’s Side Consort and Princess Weisaiya did not get along well.

Since she spoke too quickly, Princess Weisaiya didn’t quite understand and directly turned to ask the maid beside her, who responded with a string of Beirong language that no one else understood.

After hearing it, Princess Weisaiya suddenly asked, “Your Highness, is Prince Qi’s Side Consort’s request according to protocol?”

Prince Qi’s Side Consort’s hand tightened around her handkerchief, but she maintained a gentle and vulnerable expression, looking at King Qi, wanting to speak but holding back.

King Qi, seeing Princess Weisaiya’s straightforward question, understood her nature and realized she was genuinely confused, thus why she asked. He also knew that Princess Weisaiya, having lived in Beirong, was direct and did not engage in roundabout talk, vastly different from Prince Qi’s Side Consort’s character.

But after all, feeling indebted to her, King Qi said, “This is not the protocol of a wedding day. Let’s become better acquainted tomorrow.”

Disbelief flashed in Prince Qi’s Side Consort’s eyes, watching as Princess Weisaiya acknowledged with an ‘oh’ and completely ignored her, following Prince Qi’s Consort away.

Forcing a smile, she also withdrew.

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