Without practicing the Hehuan skill, the crazy leader has infinite charm

Chapter 372: Palace Wedding Banquet

The long, lingering pleasure, like a drizzle, spread in her body bit by bit, like waves hitting the shore, one wave after another, forcing her remaining sanity to drift away with the wind.

I don't know how long it took, when everything calmed down, he buried his head in her neck, hugged her tightly, and kissed the sweat on her neck bit by bit.

She also hugged him back tightly, rubbing her ears against his, listening to his low moans in her ear, with unmelted affection in her eyes and a gentle and affectionate smile on her lips.

After a long time, the atmosphere of deep affection gradually calmed down.

"Lanlan, I love it here." She said softly, with a hint of coquettishness in her voice.

"As long as you like, I can bring you here often..."

"Of course I do."

Yao Jia blushed and turned her head to look at him, and suddenly she was met with a cold face wearing a mask.

I shuddered all over and woke up from my dream with a scream.

Yao Jia sat up suddenly, gasping for breath, his chest heaving violently, and beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

Looking around, familiar furnishings come into view.

It's already dry outside in the sun.

There was nothing beside the bed.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and tried hard to recall the scene in her dream. The familiar breath, the passionate kiss, and the endless peach blossom forest all caused ripples in her heart.

"Why is it Nanshan?"

She murmured to herself, but there was still a trace of unreal throbbing in her heart.

My hand gently stroked my slightly bulging belly. Fortunately it was a dream, otherwise how would I face him in the future?

However, Yao Jia soon put this matter behind her.

Xiao Fengyi and Qi Shu's wedding is scheduled for the day before Chinese Valentine's Day.

The engagement and marriage took less than a month. The reason for such a hasty decision was that they were afraid that if the retired emperor passed away accidentally, the new emperor would have to observe a three-year mourning period, and the marriage would naturally have to be delayed.

Besides, Xiao Fengyi was already quite old, and the empress dowager and the emperor were anxious to have grandchildren, so this marriage was quickly put on the agenda.

Yaojia's pregnancy was as stable as it could be, so naturally she also participated in this grand wedding.

The emperor also ordered her to bring her husband with her.

Yao Jia was naturally not polite.

Lin Congmo also brought Su Mu and Xuan Ying with him.

Xiao Fengyi ascended the throne in a great hurry, and many officials from far away were unable to catch up, and they still failed to catch up this time.

However, Lord Le went to Beijing to visit Yao Jia in advance because Le Wuyou and Yao Jia had already decided to get married, in order to rush the wedding of the Empress and the Emperor.

The same is true for Lord and Lady Gu.

On the wedding day, Kyoto was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity.

Early in the morning, everyone from Nangong Mansion rode in a horse-drawn carriage to the palace.

Ever since he attended Yao Jia's two weddings, the retired emperor felt that it was most pleasant to have a banquet after watching the ceremony of the newlyweds, so he directly ordered the palace servants to set up several banquet tables in the palace where he currently lived.

Just like that, after the ceremony, everyone from Nangong Mansion, Lord Gu and his wife, Marquis Le, and Marquis Qi followed the retired emperor back to the bedroom to continue the festive atmosphere of the wedding.

At the banquet, there was a wide variety of delicious food and fine wines, melodious music, everyone was chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was warm and lively.

"Daughter-in-law, is Baiji now also involved in the shipbuilding industry?"

After Lord Gu and his wife came to Kyoto, they lived in Nangong Mansion.

I thought Gu Xiyan wouldn't be very busy in the Ministry of War, but I saw him leaving early and coming back late for half a month in a row. He looked very busy, so I couldn't help feeling a little confused.

After asking Gu Yi, I found out that after Gu Xiyan finished his duty at the Ministry of War every day, he would go to Baiji Shipping Company and stay there until the evening before returning.

When asked in more detail, Gu Yi refused to mention anything.

However, the two found many design drawings of large ships on Gu Xiyan's desk, so they guessed that Bai Ji wanted to build his own ship.

When asked to confirm with Gu Xiyan, he always avoided the question.

The more she kept them in the dark, the more curious they became. So, during today's banquet, Madam Gu couldn't hold back and asked Yao Jia about it.

Yao Jia was slightly stunned and glanced at Gu Xiyan, who shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he had nothing to say.

Madam Gu smiled and said, "It wasn't Sanlang who told me. It was your father-in-law and I who saw the drawings in his study. We asked Gu Yi out of curiosity, but he didn't say anything, so..."

Yao Jia understood, and seeing that everyone was looking at her with curiosity, she felt it would be awkward not to explain.

So he smiled and said, "Baiji is indeed trying to get involved in the shipbuilding industry, but this is not my idea alone, but a joint decision of all of us."

She looked at the husbands tenderly, and they also looked at her with the same understanding.

"Oh? Tell me."

Fort Lord Gu's interest was completely aroused, and Marquis Le, Marquis Qi, and even the retired emperor all cast their eyes in attention.

Yao Jia took a sip of tea and said slowly, "In recent years, maritime trade has been increasingly prosperous. As the leader of the business community, Baiji cannot miss this opportunity. Sanlang is proficient in mechanical structure and has unique insights into the design and improvement of ships. With his participation, we will definitely be able to build an unprecedented giant ship."

He blinked at Gu Xiyan: Boy, I'll give you a chance to make amends, and you can make up for the rest.

Gu Xiyan smiled knowingly and added: "We built this giant ship not only for the pursuit of commercial interests, but also to promote the development of the country's coastal defense and trade through technological innovation. The safety of the sea is directly related to the stability and prosperity of our country.

Therefore, when building ships, they also take into account military defense functions. In this way, both commercial trade and national security can be effectively protected. "

"I see." Fort Master Gu nodded and praised, "Sanlang is really far-sighted. This is a good idea."

Le Hou also echoed, "Yes, if this kind of ship is mass-produced, then our Daxia's maritime power will definitely be strengthened, which is crucial to the future of the country. Little aunt, you and your husbands are really far-sighted."

The Duke of Qi smiled and raised his glass, "Come on, for the future of the country and for the glory of Baiji, let's drink a toast!"

Everyone raised their glasses in response, and the atmosphere at the banquet became even more lively.

Nangong Xiu Lan smiled faintly and whispered in Yao Jia's ear.

"You can make up any lie perfectly."

Yao Jia seemed a little proud. She absolutely could not reveal her real purpose until the huge ship was built.

Xiao Fengyi had been paying too much attention to the Nangong family during this period, so she had to tell this outrageous lie.

While thinking, a burning gaze suddenly caught Yao Jia's attention. Following the gaze, she saw Xiao Fengyi, dressed in black auspicious clothes, walking slowly in with a stern face at the palace gate.

The originally lively atmosphere became quiet for a moment, and then returned to normal, albeit with a little more caution.

"Your Majesty has arrived."

Following the eunuch's loud announcement, everyone stood up and saluted.

Xiao Fengyi's gaze lingered on Yao Jia for a moment, then he smiled gently and motioned for everyone to excuse themselves.

Walk to the side of the emperor.

"Why are you here at this hour?"

The Supreme Emperor was a little confused. If he remembered correctly, Xiao Fengyi should have performed the wedding ceremony with Qi Shu at this time.

"Your Majesty, you forgot that after the ceremony, the newlyweds still need to toast and thank the guests who came to congratulate you." Xiao Fengyi replied with a smile, his eyes gently sweeping over Yao Jia.

"Oh, if you hadn't told me, I would have really forgotten." The emperor suddenly realized and patted his head, "I am really old and confused."

After saying this, he received some flattery and compliments.

Xiao Fengyi toasted everyone one by one, his behavior showing the demeanor of an emperor, yet also gentleness and humility.

When he walked in front of Yao Jia, he deliberately stopped and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"My dear Nangong, how have you been recently?" He raised his glass, his voice gentle and sincere.

Yao Jia curved her eyebrows and raised her teacup to respond, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I am doing well. Your Majesty and the Queen are getting married. I would like to congratulate you both. I wish your Majesty and the Queen a happy marriage and a long life together."

Xiao Fengyi's eyes flickered, and there seemed to be a hint of barely perceptible sadness in his phoenix eyes.

"Thank you."

He clinked glasses with hers, tilted his head back and drank the wine in the glass.

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