Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 1169 - 166: Prince Han’s Wedding (Part 2)

"Indeed, men aren’t interested in these things and naturally can’t tell the difference," Princess Consort Chu laughed. "The clothes and accessories you’ve been trying on have all been replaced. Your fourth and eighth brother ordered them to be remade, disliking the previous ones."

Zhao Yao looked carefully at his red ceremonial attire, unable to see any difference from the previous ones.

"Your fourth and eighth brothers also scolded the Ministry of Rites for mishandling your wedding preparations."

Zhao Yao had heard about it, "I said that my fourth and eighth brothers are like they’re marrying off a son."

Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei were amused by Zhao Yao’s remark about "marrying off a son." They laughed gracefully.

"It really is like marrying off a son."

Zhao Yao tried on clothes one by one. Along with the clothes, he also had to try on accessories. Each outfit needed corresponding accessories. He felt like a doll in Zhao Yao’s dreamed world.

Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei also checked carefully, ensuring every accessory matched the outfit.

Zhao Yao was exhausted from trying on clothes, but Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei were delighted to watch.

After a whole day of trying, Zhao Yao was completely worn out.

"Tenth brother, the clothes are fine, but some accessories are inadequate. We’ll have new ones sent..."

Zhao Yao, hearing this, hurriedly interrupted Princess Consort Chu.

"Fourth sister-in-law, I think they’re all fine. No need for new ones, really." If he had to try for another day, he would really collapse.

Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei were amused by Zhao Yao’s panicked expression, "We can’t, your fourth and eighth brothers instructed us not to be careless."

Zhao Yao exclaimed in despair, "Please spare me."

"Tenth brother, you’ve only tried on a few clothes. Your future sister-in-law tried on much more than you, yet she didn’t complain." Before the Duanwu Festival, Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei personally visited the Xiao Family to see Xiao Siyun trying on clothes, accessories, and makeup. It took several days.

"You women all enjoy wearing new clothes and dressing up," Zhao Yao said, "She finds joy in it."

"You don’t find joy in it? Marriage is only once in a lifetime."

Zhao Yao put his hands together in a pleading gesture towards Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei, "Fourth sister-in-law, eighth sister-in-law, I beg you, please stop. If you don’t, I’ll truly elope."

"What we say doesn’t count; talk to your fourth brother and the others." Princess Consort Chu and Princess Consort Wei teased Zhao Yao a bit more before finally leaving for their residences.

Tong Xi came in with tea, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

"Not good, I’m about to die."

"Nibble nibble, Your Highness, what nonsense are you talking, you’re about to get married, don’t say such words." Tong Xi poured Zhao Yao a cup of hot tea, "Your Highness, have some tea and relax."

When Zhao Yao reached out to take the cup, his hand was trembling.

"Your Highness, what’s wrong? Why is your hand shaking so much?"

"From trying on clothes."

"Let me serve you tea instead." Tong Xi took the cup and held it to Zhao Yao’s mouth.

After Zhao Yao finished his tea, a Hidden Guard came in, "Your Highness, a secret letter from Swamp Prefecture."

Zhao Yao reached out to take it, opened and read it.

It was a letter from He Lianfang, starting with a brief report on Swamp Prefecture, then talking about other regions in Lingnan. Nothing significant.

The people of Swamp Prefecture, upon learning Zhao Yao was getting married, were happy for him. They awaited his return to hold an even more lively and joyous celebration in Swamp Prefecture.

"Your Highness, is everything alright?"

"Everything’s fine in Swamp Prefecture," Zhao Yao sighed, "I wish to return to Swamp Prefecture."

"I want to go back too." Even though he had lived in the capital for over twenty years and only spent a year or two in Swamp Prefecture, he felt more attached to Swamp Prefecture.

"My uncles are waiting for me to return. They say there’ll be a grand wedding in Swamp Prefecture when I go back."

"Local weddings are lively and fun."

"After the wedding, we’ll leave for Swamp Prefecture." It wouldn’t be long before he left. Once gone, a new wave of intrigue would erupt in the capital. "Let’s leave this place full of strife as soon as possible."

Tong Xi nodded in agreement, "It’s best to leave sooner." Last year, on the way back to the capital, Zhao Yao was ambushed many times. If it weren’t for his intelligence, he might not have survived. In the capital, Prince Han and Prince Dai rebelled. Previously, Noble Princess Consort Rong passed away. Too many things happened in the capital, and it was too dangerous.

"Not many days left."

Two days later, on the eighth day of the fifth month, it was Prince Han’s wedding day.