Chapter 515 - 515 Marriage
515 Marriage
Su Xiaoling refused to give in. The nannies had no choice but to get someone to ask about it. After all, this was the rule.
When the news reached the palace, Wei Ling was furious.
She roared angrily, “No, what right does she have to break the palace rules? She’s just a lowly peasant girl. Now that she’s marrying my son, what else does she want? Just send a message. If she doesn’t follow the rules, she won’t be able to marry today.”
Wei Ling was very angry. She didn’t like Su Xiaoling to begin with. She was already very angry that Su Xiaoling became Zhou Heng’s main consort.
During this period of time, after experiencing that incident, her feelings for Zhou Heng had changed a little. Although she was still suspicious, she still acknowledged Zhou Heng’s identity from the bottom of her heart.
Her eldest daughter-in-law was just an ordinary farmer’s daughter. This was something that Wei Ling found difficult to accept, so she was angry if Su Xiaoling was disobedient.
The palace maids looked at each other and found it hard to do. However, it was the empress’s order, so they had no choice but to follow it.
At this moment, the sound of “His Majesty has arrived” came from outside. The palace servants knelt down to welcome him.
Zhou Zhao pursed his lips and asked calmly, “What happened? What did you do to make the empress so angry?”
The palace maid replied in a low voice, “Your Majesty, it’s because the princess consort refused to let the maids in the palace tie her hair. She broke the rules of the palace.”
Since ancient times, the royal family had always been the most honorable. All the women who married into the royal family had been arranged by the royal family to pay their respects. They all regarded this as a favor from the royal family.
Everyone was used to it, and no one would violate the palace’s decree.
Su Xiaoling refused. She was the princess consort. No one could force her, so they could only report it to the empress.
Now that the empress was angry, it was really a difficult situation.
Now that the Emperor was here, the palace servants heaved a sigh of relief.
“Is it worth being so angry over such a small matter? Su Xiaoling comes from a farming family. In an ordinary farming family, it’s common for a woman to get married and have her mother comb her hair and makeup. I know that the palace’s Ministry of Rites has such etiquette, but this doesn’t conflict with folklore. Let the Crown Prince’s wife choose whatever she likes.”
Zhou Zhao brushed it off with a few words.
Wei Ling felt aggrieved and was not satisfied with this arrangement.
Zhou Zhao waved his hand to dismiss the palace servants.
Wei Ling turned around and felt wronged.
Zhou Zhao put his arm around her shoulders and sighed softly. “Empress, think about the times when you doted on Heng’er.”
Wei Ling felt sad. “Su Xiaoling isn’t worthy of Heng’er. She doesn’t know anything.”
A farm girl who knew nothing but to embarrass her son.
She had worked so hard to protect her child, but he had married such a woman. How could she accept this?
Zhou Zhao sighed helplessly. “But this is what Heng’er wants. The Ministry of Rites has assessed their compatibility. Although Su Xiaoling was born into a farmer’s family, they were fated to be. This is destined. No one can stop her fate. She and Heng’er are compatible. No one is better than her.”
Wei Ling was silent. When their compatibility was assessed, there was a thorn in her heart. She couldn’t find a reason to stop them. Today, Su Xiaoling refused to listen, so she immediately seemed to have found an outlet to vent. Now that the emperor wanted to stop her, Wei Ling felt even more aggrieved.
Su Xiaoling snatched her son away. It was all because of her that Zhou Heng stopped being close to her.
Because of her, he blamed her in his heart and was so distant from her.
“Heng’er is a rare talent in governing the country. As his mother, I hope you won’t lose your etiquette and magnanimity. Don’t lose your virtue in front of the world.”
Zhou Zhao’s tone became more serious and commanding.
Wei Ling’s heart seemed to be pierced. She looked at Zhou Zhao in disappointment and anger. She tried her best to suppress her emotions and only replied with one word, “Yes.”
Zhou Zhao glanced at her and left without saying anything.
The empress had changed. She was full of hatred and suspicion.
He would rather she was the stubborn empress in the past. Even if she gave all her love to Zhou Heng, she would still be better than she was now. At least at that time, she loved a child, unlike now. Apart from hatred, she was also paranoid.
Zhou Zhao came here so that the marriage could proceed smoothly. Since it was useless to comfort her, he would not comfort her and just suppress her.
The problem was solved and everything went smoothly.
When the order from the palace was sent back to the Su Residence, all the nannies respectfully retreated.
Su Xiaoling’s eyes were filled with tears. She choked and said to Madam Zhao and Madam Chen, “Mother, Auntie, please comb my hair.”
Madam Zhao held back her tears and nodded. “Okay.”
Madam Chen replied happily, “Okay.”
Madam Zhao held a comb and cooperated with Madam Chen. She said some blessings and gently tied Su Xiaoling’s hair.
Su Xiaolu also went up to help pass the jewelry.
After tying up her hair, Madam Zhao held back her tears and covered Su Xiaoling with a red bridal veil.
Not long after, Madam Zhao heard the nanny outside say loudly, “The auspicious time has arrived.” Tears streamed down her face and her body swayed.
Madam Chen quickly supported her and said softly, “Sister-in-law, Xiaoling should go out now.”
Madam Chen, who had already married off two of her daughters, knew very well how Madam Chen felt now. At least she could see her daughter often. It would be difficult for Su Xiaoling to meet her after she married into the prince’s residence in the palace.
Therefore, for Madam Zhao, Su Xiaoling leaving was like cutting off a piece of her heart.
Moreover, Su Xiaoling had been so sensible since she was young. Countless memories surfaced in Madam Zhao’s mind. She cried and trembled as she helped Su Xiaoling out of the door. Her throat was choked and she could not say a word.
Chen Daniu and Chen Erniu were also quietly shedding tears.
Su Xiaolu was also crying.
After opening the door, Su Chong shouted with red eyes, “Xiaoling, Big Brother is here to carry you out.”
He bent down in front of Su Xiaoling.
Su Hua and Sun Baoqian were also at the side.
Su Sanlang, Chen Hu, and the others also came.
Su Xiaoling climbed onto Su Chong’s back. Su Chong carried her and walked out step by step.
Su Chong and Su Hua left together. Su Hua whispered to Su Xiaoling, “Third Sister, we can’t accompany you often in the future. You have to distinguish the good and bad on your own. You just have to remember one thing. Eldest Brother and Second Brother are your backers. There’s no need to worry too much.”
“Third Sister, what your second brother said is what I want to say as well. Don’t worry, Big Brother and Second Brother will work hard to advance and give you the best support.”
Su Chong agreed softly. This was their brothers’ assurance and confidence in Su Xiaoling.
Su Xiaoling choked and replied, “Yes, thank you, Big Brother and Second Brother. I know.”
When she went out, Zhou Heng was already wearing a red wedding suit to welcome her. When Su Xiaoling got into the bridal sedan chair, he cupped his hands at Su Chong and Su Hua. With the sound of firecrackers, the bridal sedan chair was lifted and turned around.
He had finally married the woman he wanted to marry.