Father, you've arranged the wedding too early. He still has many invitations to send out...
Even if they were sent out, by the time the guests arrive in the capital, the wedding will be long over.
Gu Mingyan was worried about whether Han Chieer and Si Yakeduo would come. After all, the journey to Suicheng in the Northern Frontier was long and the roads were rugged. It would take at least several days to reach the capital...
How sad Yan'er would be if she couldn't see her parents' faces at the wedding.
"Yan'er, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and check the gift list. Oh my, tomorrow is your big wedding day, not mine. Why aren't you more enthusiastic?" the old Marquis complained.
Gu Mingyan: "..."
Huge Shuang'er pulled Han Chiyan into her boudoir and poured her a cup of tea. "Princess, are you afraid that the Khan and Khatun won't make it in time?"
Han Chiyan had been preoccupied for the past few days. Even if she didn't say it, Huge Shuang'er could guess her thoughts...
"Shuang'er, what if, what if my mother doesn't agree?" Han Chiyan looked worried.
The invitations had been sent out days ago, but there had been no response from Si Yakeduo. She must be furious...
Huge Shuang'er smiled slightly and comforted her, "You're already carrying the Marquis's child. Even if Khatun doesn't agree, she can't do anything about it!"
They couldn't possibly take Han Chiyan back to the Northern Frontier in front of everyone...
The Liang Kingdom had just established friendly relations with the barbarians. If Si Yakeduo did that, it would inevitably damage the relationship between the two countries.
In the face of major right and wrong, she should be able to weigh it clearly.
"Princess, you should get some rest. You have to get up early tomorrow..." Huge Shuang'er said with a sweet smile.
Han Chiyan hummed and lay down on the couch, dozing off.
Leaving the room, Huge Shuang'er walked out of the Marquis's mansion and saw Chu Jiangtun by the stone lions at the entrance...
"Hmm? Chu Jiangtun, have you gotten fat again?" Huge Shuang'er said sternly.
Chu Jiangtun: "..."
What else could it be but greed?
It was truly helpless to have a body that gained weight easily. He lost weight quickly, but gained it back even faster.
Although Chu Jiangtun hadn't gained weight to his previous extent, his belly had slightly bulged again, making his clothes fit tightly...
"Shuang'er, I've been lovesick lately. Whenever I think of you, I like to eat!" Chu Jiangtun said with a simple smile.
Huge Shuang'er rolled her eyes when she heard this. "Tsk, what a shameless excuse. You're fat, and you're pushing the blame onto me. Hmph..."
Chu Jiangtun scratched his head and quickly stepped forward, taking Huge Shuang'er's hand. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have eaten so much. Don't worry, after we get married, I'll definitely slim down to a lightning bolt..."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Huge Shuang'er glared at him. "They say men get fat after getting married, and fatter and fatter, becoming lazy like pigs, and unable to lose weight!"
Chu Jiangtun opened his mouth and stared blankly at Huge Shuang'er. "Where did you hear all this?"
It was simply absurd...
At least among the men he knew, none had gained weight after marriage.
Seeing Chu Jiangtun stammering and hesitating, Huge Shuang'er asked, "What are you here for?"
In her free time, Han Chiyan had often advised her, praising Chu Jiangtun for his talent, reliability, honesty, and ability to earn money. She said that marrying him would surely bring happiness...
Therefore, after returning from the grassland, Huge Shuang'er's feelings for Chu Jiangtun had also deepened slightly.
"Shuang'er, I, I came to talk to you about our marriage!" Chu Jiangtun said, gathering his courage.
He felt anxious every time he saw someone else getting married...
Every time he returned to the village, his parents and family urged him to get married and have children soon, and that he couldn't delay any longer.
When Huge Shuang'er heard this, her pretty face flushed, and her beautiful eyes darted around. "Who said... who said I'm going to marry you!"
Chu Jiangtun couldn't help but smile. "If you're not marrying me, who are you planning to marry?"
"Hmph, they all say that men from the Central Plains are fickle and unreliable. A man marries several wives, with three wives and four concubines; they are all deceitful..." Huge Shuang'er pouted and complained.
Chu Jiangtun: "???"
Do I look like that kind of person?
Let alone three wives and four concubines, I can't even manage one.
"Shuang'er, don't worry. I, Chu Jiangtun, guarantee with my character that I will only love you in this life and will never change my mind..." Chu Jiangtun said solemnly.
Huge Shuang'er's cheeks became even redder. She turned around and fiddled with her fingers. "Did you say this to other girls before?"
You say it so smoothly; you look like a big liar.
Chu Jiangtun: "..."
Heaven and earth bear witness, I've been single for over thirty years. I blush whenever I see a pretty girl, how could I have the courage to confess?
"No, I swear to heaven!" Chu Jiangtun said with a serious expression.
Huge Shuang'er glanced back at him and suddenly giggled. "Really?"
"Mhm mhm!"
"Our marriage is not urgent. Let's talk about it after the princess's wedding..."
"Okay, I'll wait for you!"
The next morning, in the Yun Mansion.
Little Xi Tian was still asleep when Xiao Jinheng and Little Jie Kong woke her up.
"Xiao, as the Crown Prince, you're stealing my vegetarian steamed buns. You... you have no gentlemanly demeanor!"
"Heh, little monk, you're staying at someone else's house. What right do you have to speak to me, this Crown Prince, so righteously?"
"I don't want to talk to you. I want to find Xi Tian sister to reason with. Move aside!"
"Xi Tian slept late last night. You're not allowed to disturb her!"
"Xiao, don't force me to use force. I hurt people badly."
"Oh really? Then try touching me."
Little Xi Tian, half-asleep: "..."
Hey, can you two argue somewhere else? What are you doing standing at my door?
Little Xi Tian, annoyed, put on her clothes and pushed open the door, only to see the two little buns arguing fiercely, on the verge of fighting...
Xiao Jinheng still held a bun in his hand, with two bites already taken.
"Wuwuwu, Xi Tian sister, Xiao is bullying me!"
Little Jie Kong, like a little cannonball, instantly shot to Little Xi Tian's side. "Xi Tian sister, quickly scold him. He even steals buns from monks. He's so arrogant because he's the Crown Prince..."
Xiao Jinheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Little Xi Tian. "Do you believe what he said?"
Little Xi Tian looked helpless. "It's just a bun. Can't they just steam another basket in the kitchen?"
Why are they arguing so much?
"No, that bun is the biggest and has the most filling. I only want that one!" Little Jie Kong was extremely wronged.
Xiao Jinheng was about to step forward to explain when Butler Li hurried over...