Chapter 364 – Capital City Turmoil (21)
Jiang Pengji gave a slight nod, took a deep breath, and said with a hint of sadness, “My younger sister is quite spoiled at home, so it’s understandable for her to be a little headstrong. If you marry her, you must be prepared to deal with her. The auspicious time is approaching, and I don’t want to play the villain; I just need you to promise me one thing—throughout your life, treat her as you would at the start, regardless of wealth or status, never changing your original intention. If you agree to this, I, as her older brother, can rest easy passing her over to you.”
Wu Ma Jun solemnly bowed, saying, “Rest assured, Lan Ting, I will never betray her all my life.”
“That’s good.”
Jiang Pengji stepped aside, her eyes filled with reluctance, while Wu Ma Jun felt secretly pleased—one hurdle cleared.
Though she hadn’t posed any tough challenges or made things difficult for Wu Ma Jun, her earnest concern for her sister’s lifelong happiness still moved many people. Even if they didn’t openly express it, they couldn’t help but admire her: what a heartfelt consideration.
It’s normal for older brothers to be wary of their sisters’ grooms, but can torturing the groom truly guarantee the sister’s happiness?
A broad-minded groom would naturally brush aside the older brother’s hardships; on the other hand, a narrow-minded groom might end up dragging his sister into the mess.
With the wedding already this far along, there was no turning back. No matter what difficulty the older brother put forth, the sister was already someone else’s now.
Instead of getting tangled in trying to make things hard, it would be better to offer sincere advice to the groom…
With such thoughts, Jiang Pengji’s image as a good brother became vividly three-dimensional.
The audience in the live stream couldn’t help but unleash their inner commentators.
Old Driver Alliance: Hahaha, if I didn’t know the inside story, I might’ve actually been fooled by the streamer’s acting.
What a good brother! This guy is totally a wolf in sheep’s clothing!
Does My Mic Work?: Although I know it’s fake, I would give the streamer 82 points for that act; the remaining I’d give her in the form of 666. Even knowing she’s putting on a show, I can’t help but see her as a good brother who’s considering his sister. Watching helplessly as an outsider takes his soft and fragrant sister away must hurt.
Can Hear Sounds: Pfft, you guys have incredible imaginations! The streamer is clearly a hypocrite dressed up as a white lotus brother. Under your delusions, he’s suddenly a super cute sister-con. What a shame… I somehow believed your ridiculousness.
Jiang Pengji ignored the flood of bullet screen comments and lost himself in watching Liu Huan being supported out by the matchmaker.
The wedding attire in Dongqing was quite different from what the audience knew; though everyone around was dressed in festive red, the groom’s wedding outfit was a heavy black while the bride wore layers of blue and deep blue, with an intricate design that flowed from light shades to dark.
Due to the different statuses of the couple, there were strict divisions regarding the level of their wedding attire.
The Empress wore the most precious attire, comprising eighteen layers, each with strict specifications for color and patterns.
As the crown princess of a prince, Liu Huan was only one tier below the Empress and Crown Princess, donning a total of twelve layers.
No phoenix crown or veil gotten readily in the live stream, and as Liu Huan stepped out cautiously, Jiang Pengji clearly saw the bullet screens update with a uniform array of exclamation marks—!!!!!!.
Hairpins, clasps, hairpieces adorned… each type numbering twelve; her thick black hair was elegantly styled and adorned with beautiful jade crowns and perfect flower carvings, as if freshly plucked from a branch. The abundant jewels and pearls on her head were dazzling to behold.
Some knowledgeable viewers couldn’t resist the urge to screenshot, zooming in closely to examine the decorations atop Liu Huan’s head.
Each time they recognized another piece, it felt like their hearts were in a tight squeeze.
Finally, one viewer couldn’t help but exclaim.
“This isn’t a wedding at all! They’re just piling all the most precious things onto her head, and yet—it looks so stunning!”
Nutritious Fast Line: I want a wedding like that! I wonder if after today’s live stream, Tao Niang will roll out luxurious wedding packages? If she does, I absolutely have to take my boyfriend to shoot one; it feels classier than any tuxedo or wedding dress.
Can Hear Sounds: Ugh, Tao Niang is omnipotent! After Xu Ke’s youth wedding, Tao Niang’s wedding agency immediately launched a similar package. I checked the sales later, and they sold more than 45,000 sets per month! The hype is unreal…
Jiang Pengji noticed these comments, and the corner of his brow secretly lifted.
Businesspeople are truly businesspeople; their instinct for seizing opportunities is impressive.
Old Driver Alliance: Which wedding company? The simplified version starts at 9999; I looked at customer photos, and they cracked me up. The seller’s show looks wonderful with Xu Ke and Xun Mei, perfectly embedded in the moment, while the buyer’s show is just a couple fooling around.
At this moment, yet another viewer chimed in.
Grape Racks Down: I agree with the Old Driver Alliance above—do you know how expensive that wedding adornment on the streamer’s half-sister’s head is? I work in this industry, and looking at today’s market price, it’s all done in billions, at least over three carats—Tao Niang’s cheap imitation can’t possibly match this high-end effect! And that’s just the headpiece, not counting the wedding gown’s cost…
Regardless, some eager viewers still searched for Tao Niang.
Enter a few keywords, and multiple pages of information popped up instantly.
Unbeknownst to Jiang Pengji, this peculiar live stream room was causing a huge stir in their world, leading to the emergence of numerous businesses, rescuing many from unemployment… Of course, these newly wealthy people would also remember to send Jiang Pengji tributes in gratitude.
The live stream room buzzed incessantly. Seeing the overwhelming comments, Jiang Pengji decided to block them for a moment and reached out to grasp Liu Huan’s hand.
“From now on, you will marry into the royal family and must live well. If you face any grievances, you must tell your brother…”
Jiang Pengji said sadly, his tone laden with a hint of choked emotion and deep reluctance, moving those who heard.
Though Liu Huan felt cautious in her heart, she knew she couldn’t spoil the mood right now and gracefully bowed to Jiang Pengji.
With tears welling in her eyes, she said, “Brother… take care…”
Facing Jiang Pengji, who could easily win an Oscar, both Wu Ma Jun and Liu Huan could only be considered bright newcomers, their acting qualities clear as day. Especially now, as Jiang Pengji was showcasing his skills, Liu Huan was distracted, naturally leading to a lesser performance.
Royal weddings were, of course, different from those of ordinary folk. For regular people, there would still be plenty of details to polish, but since Wu Ma Jun was a prince, he took full advantage, easily bringing his bride, Liu Huan, onto a luxurious wedding sedan carried by eight bearers, while he gallantly mounted his horse.
Although this wedding didn’t match that of Princess An Yina, the dowry for the bride, Liu Huan, had the common folk of the capital talking.
A ten-mile array of wedding decorations was indeed no exaggeration.
In front of the Fourth Prince’s residence, there were hundreds of banquet tables laid out, featuring mountains of seafood, exquisite dishes, and an array of rare fruits.
While ancient recipes weren’t as developed as what the live stream audience was used to, the materials were plentiful.
In their realm, wild animals, national protected species, and even world-class protected animals… In this era, anything that could be eaten found its way to the table, carefully cooked by renowned chefs and artistically presented—it was simply breathtaking.
With a hundred tables of fine dining, each one was just as sumptuous.
As a family member of the bride, Jiang Pengji naturally had to be treated as a Guest of Honor.
However, from the start of the banquet until sunset, during the ceremony with the bride and groom, Jiang Pengji’s expression remained tight and unresolved.
