Chapter 148

With these words, laughter filled the courtyard.

Standing beside Zuo Anning were the two Misses from the Xiao family. She smiled at them before speaking again.

“I don’t understand your intentions. What do you seek?”

This time, Qiao Tianjing didn’t wait for his brothers to speak. He spoke up loudly himself.

“Elegant ladies and gentlemen, a perfect match!”

The courtyard echoed with soft murmurs followed by teasing laughter.

Qiao Tianjing’s face turned slightly red, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

This was Xiao Qianyue’s first time participating in a bride’s send-off. Her face was filled with curiosity. Seeing Qiao Tianjing’s sincere expression, she asked again.

“If you win the lady’s heart, how will you treat her?”

Qiao Diyi immediately stood up at these words, his face beaming with joy.

It was Miss Xiao’s voice!

Qiao Tianjing’s expression turned serious. He spoke loudly in front of everyone.

“With only her in my heart, forever!”

“Good!”

Xiao Qianyue lightly praised Qiao Tianjing’s answer.

Zuo Anning was aware of the Qiao family’s customs: no concubines for unmarried men. Qiao Dalang would surely treasure Yaxian!

Thinking of this, she smiled and shouted into the house, “It’s sincere!”

Han Yaxian, dressed in splendid attire, had been sitting there. She had heard Qiao Tianjing’s declaration earlier, and now, being teased by Zuo Anning, her face flushed red with embarrassment.

Zuo Anning smiled and left Xiao Qianlan to accompany Han Yaxian, while she and Xiao Qianyue went to open the courtyard gate.

“Brother, are the red envelopes ready?”

The maids and servant girls beside her all smiled, anticipating their rewards.

Tan Hanchi stood beside Qiao Tianjing. It was only then that he realized who had just addressed them. It turned out it was Miss Zuo from the Duke of Yan’s mansion.

When he had seen her at the Qiao mansion last time, she had been very shy and her voice was barely audible. He hadn’t recognized her at all.

At this moment, he suddenly recalled Zuo Anning’s beautiful face, but he quickly suppressed his thoughts.

“Ready, cousin. Your cousin-in-law will come to collect them!”

Qiao Tianjing’s voice, filled with a smile, rang out.

“Shove them through the door crack! Today, I’m on Miss Han’s side. I want to see if my cousin-in-law is sincere!”

As soon as Zuo Anning’s voice fell, several red envelopes were pushed through. Xiao Qianyue received them, weighed them in her hand, and nodded with a smile.

“It’s done! Everyone gets a share!”

Outside the door, everyone knew they had passed this part of the bride’s send-off. They were all eager to help Qiao Tianjing carry the bride home.

Tan Hanchi thought Zuo Anning was behind the door and was about to remind everyone to be careful and not to disturb the bride, when the door creaked open.

“It’s open! It’s open!”

“Welcome the sister-in-law!”

Everyone rushed in like a swarm.

Qiao Tianjing was about to tell everyone to slow down, but he was pushed forward by his brothers behind him.

Xiao Qianyue was skilled and quickly stepped back.

Zuo Anning was also prepared, thinking that her brother’s friends were all gentlemen and wouldn’t cause trouble.

She didn’t expect them to be so reckless and impatient, almost crashing into her!

“Miss Zuo, be careful!”

Tan Hanchi and Qiao Tianjing were pushed in together.

Seeing that others were about to collide with Zuo Anning, Tan Hanchi hastily reached out and pulled her to the side with big strides.

Everyone’s attention was on the newlywed bride, and they didn’t notice this scene.

Tan Hanchi was a gentleman and let go of Zuo Anning’s hand as soon as she was safe.

Zuo Anning was still a bit startled. She thought it was Qiao Tianjing who had saved her. She adjusted her chest and thanked him sincerely, “Cousin, thank you!”

After she finished speaking, she suddenly noticed that the person in front of her was not wearing a wedding robe. She raised her head abruptly and couldn’t help but stare.

“Mr. Tan…”

Tan Hanchi slightly turned his body sideways and asked softly, “Miss Zuo, are you okay?”

Zuo Anning’s face suddenly turned red, feeling a burning sensation where Tan Hanchi had grabbed her wrist.

“I’m fine, thank you, Mr. Tan.”

Tan Hanchi nodded gently. “That’s good. With so many people here today, Miss Zuo must be careful.”

After he finished speaking, he bowed and walked towards Qiao Tianjing in front. As he passed by Zuo Anning, a faint fragrance brushed past his nose.

Unable to help the slight movement in his heart, Tan Hanchi slowly clenched and then loosened his hand…

Qiao Jiaojiao sat on Qiao Diyi’s shoulder, taking in everything that had just happened, her heart bubbling with excitement.

“A qualified shipper must indulge in sugar themselves! Sob sob sob, I feel like Anning sister and Mr. Tan make such a sweet couple!”

“Ah ah ah! The bride is coming out! Second brother and Miss Xiao from the Xiao family seem to be hitting it off! Wow wow wow! There are so many couples around me, I feel so happy!”

Jiao Jiao was ecstatic, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

What’s the meaning of transmigrating into a book?

It’s to witness couples achieve happiness, sweet and sweet!

Han Yaxian covered by the wedding veil, was led by the maid beside her, walking beside Qiao Tianjing. Surrounded by everyone, they headed towards the main hall.

Han Yaxian’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Han, were seated in the hall.

Before a daughter’s marriage, she must bid farewell to her parents.

Seeing Qiao Tianjing and Han Yaxian bowing to them below the hall, Mr. and Mrs. Han’s eyes turned red.

They had already talked to Han Yaxian about everything they needed to remind her of. Now, they were just saying some polite words.

Hearing her mother’s trembling instructions, Han Yaxian’s nose suddenly felt sour.

A daughter growing up, sending her daughter off to marriage, was probably the happiest and most reluctant moment for parents in the world.

“Daughter, remember your parents’ teachings.”

Qiao Tianjing heard the tearful tone in Han Yaxian’s voice and felt a tug at his heart.

“Father-in-law, mother-in-law, I will cherish and treat Xianer well. I will often bring her back to visit.”

Mr. Han trusted Qiao Tianjing, and with a gentle wave of his hand, he signaled that they could leave.

Next was to get on the bridal sedan chair, enter the Qiao mansion, and follow all the customs.

After a busy day, when it was time to bow to the hall, it was already dusk.

At this time, there were many guests in the Qiao mansion, making it lively.

As the auspicious time approached, Qiao Tianjing and Han Yaxian walked out holding the red silk double knots. Suddenly, a voice came from outside the mansion:

“The Crown Prince is here! Prince Xi is here! The Grand Princess is here!”

Everyone had expected that with the current status of the Qiao family, the palace would definitely send people. They all knelt down respectfully.

The Crown Prince hadn’t visited the Qiao mansion for a long time, and seeing the joyous scene, his mood couldn’t help but improve.

Prince Xi was much more casual, as the Qiao mansion was now like his second home.

The Grand Princess was dignified, her gaze sweeping across the entire room, secretly searching for a certain figure.

“I am here today to attend the wedding of Mr. Qiao and Miss Han. You don’t need to be so formal,” said the Crown Prince as he gestured for those in front of him to rise.

Qiao Zhongguo stepped forward to lead the Crown Prince to his seat, but the Crown Prince waved his hand repeatedly.

“Mr. Qiao, there’s no need to be so restrained. Everything should remain the same. We, the Princess and Prince Xi, will just observe from the side.”

Seeing Qiao Zhongguo feeling a little nervous, Prince Xi couldn’t help but chuckle.

The Grand Princess nodded in agreement. “Listen to your brother.”

So, Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao remained seated in their original positions, while the Crown Prince and the others sat at the lower end. Everyone else stood.

After the Grand Princess took her seat, her eyes quickly fell on Tan Hanchi, who was not far away, with a handsome appearance.

However, for some reason, Tan Hanchi was staring at his right hand in a daze, looking pensive.