Chapter 406: The Demon Lord's Princess's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 409: Who Says I Can't Come In?

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Just as they were chatting and laughing merrily, a resounding reply suddenly came from outside the courtyard: "Who says I can't come in?" Hearing the voice, everyone turned their gazes toward the entrance, only to see Qi Yu dressed in a magnificent wedding robe, standing there with heroic spirit, without a trace of dishevelment.

Qianqian and Shangguan Xingyu saw this, and the doubts in their hearts slightly dissipated, but they were still somewhat puzzled. However, before they could open their mouths to ask, Qi Yu strode over to Yan Shuang'er's bedside and said gently: "Shuang'er, come home with me."

After speaking, he half-squatted by the bed, preparing to carry Yan Shuang'er on his back. Qianqian and Shangguan Xingyu saw this and hurried forward to support Yan Shuang'er, carefully helping her climb onto Qi Yu's back.

Qi Yu steadily carried Yan Shuang'er on his back, stood up, and walked step by step toward the door with steady steps. Each of his steps seemed so determined, as if carrying the expectation of a better future life.

Yan Shuang'er still tightly held a red apple in her hand, the apple as red as her shy face at this moment. Qi Yu's speed was like lightning, and in the blink of an eye he had already reached the door.

However, at this moment Yan Wang was still firmly locked in place, unable to move at all. Qianqian and Shangguan Xingyu witnessed this scene and were both stunned with wide eyes and open mouths.

Qianqian exclaimed in admiration: "Third brother-in-law is truly amazing! How did he know Fourth Brother would block him? He even brought so many people!"

Shangguan Xingyu gently patted Qianqian's little head and said reproachfully: "You haven't even bowed to heaven and earth yet, and you're already calling him brother-in-law so early?" Qianqian hehehed, stuck out her tongue, and said: "It's almost time to bow to heaven and earth anyway!"

Just then, Yan Jie, who was by An Wangfei's side, suddenly caught sight of Qianqian. He seemed to have discovered some rare treasure in the world and immediately ran over pitter-patter, closely following behind Qianqian, exactly like Qianqian's little tail.

Qi Yu steadily carried Yan Shuang'er to the bridal sedan, then carefully lifted the carriage curtain and gently helped Yan Shuang'er sit inside. After Yan Shuang'er was seated, Qi Yu mounted his horse and shouted loudly: "Return to the mansion!!"

His voice was like a great bell, echoing in the air. With this shout, the twenty-some servants, as if receiving an order, let go in unison. Immediately, a joyful sound of music rose, and the wedding procession moved slowly toward Qi Fu like a long dragon.

As for Qi Xi? On this special day, Qi Xi should originally have gone to fetch the bride, but because she was getting older and needed to learn how to manage various banquets, she could only follow behind An Ning and wait early at the entrance of Qi Fu to welcome the guests.

Time passed second by second. Finally, a servant hurriedly ran to report: "Madam, Young Miss, the Young Master is back!" Hearing this news, Qi Xi was overjoyed and immediately shouted loudly: "Quick, quick, quick, I want to go see!" An Ning beside her saw this and did not stop her, after all today was a joyous day.

Qi Xi's steps were light, and she swiftly passed through the crowd like a flying swallow, heading straight for the wedding procession. Although there were many onlookers around, her gaze, as if attracted by a magnet, fell directly on Qianqian at the rear of the procession.

Qianqian also noticed Qi Xi running toward her from afar. A brilliant smile bloomed on her face, and she also quickened her pace to go forward and meet her.

Finally, the two girls met in the crowd. Like good friends reunited after a long separation, they happily held hands and jumped about.

"Xi Xi, why didn't you come to fetch the bride? I thought you'd be back this morning!" Qianqian asked with great delight.

Qi Xi replied somewhat helplessly: "I really wanted to, but my mother told me to follow her and learn."

The two walked while talking, holding hands like two cheerful little birds, running to the very front of the wedding procession. And Yan Jie, who had originally been led by Qianqian, was now as if frozen, standing motionless in place.

His heart was filled with doubt and unease: Did big sister forget me? Why didn't she take me along like usual?

Just as Yan Jie was lost in wild thoughts, a sharp "crack" sound suddenly came from behind him.

It turned out that the black-faced Yan Wang stepped forward, mercilessly slapped the back of his head, and then said in a bad mood: "Let's go, what are you thinking about!"

This slap made Yan Jie come to his senses. He hurriedly regained his wits and rushed to follow beside Yan Wang, heading toward Qi Fu together.

The bridal sedan slowly stopped at the entrance of Qi Fu. Yan Shuang'er waited inside the sedan. Qi Yu walked to the front of the sedan with a nervous face, carefully lifted the sedan curtain, and reached out to help Yan Shuang'er alight. Yan Shuang'er wore a magnificent wedding dress, beautiful and moving.

Under everyone's gaze, Yan Shuang'er and Qi Yu stepped over the fire basin, symbolizing a life that would be prosperous and flourishing; then they stepped over the horse saddle, symbolizing peace and safety. They held hands and slowly walked into the main hall.

At this time, the main hall was already full of people. An Ning and Qi Ling had arrived early and were smiling as they watched the newlyweds. And An Wang and his wife, who arrived fashionably late, were also seated in their places, though a step behind.

Next came the series of traditional wedding procedures: bowing to heaven and earth, serving tea, changing forms of address, and so on. Every link proceeded very smoothly, and everyone offered their blessings to the newlyweds.

After all the procedures were completed, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Yan Shuang'er was then sent back to the bridal chamber, waiting for Qi Yu's arrival.

However, at this moment Qi Yu was already surrounded by a group of people being plied with alcohol. Although he could not hold his liquor well, to avoid spoiling everyone's fun, he still gritted his teeth and drank cup after cup.

An Ning watched this scene, and a great stone finally fell from her heart. She had originally been worried that something unexpected would happen at the wedding, but now it seemed everything was more or less smooth.

At the same time, Qianqian and Qi Xi went together to the bridal chamber to chat with Yan Shuang'er.

The two's moods were worlds apart. One was overjoyed because her favorite Sister Shuang'er had now transformed into her sister-in-law, which made her extremely excited; the other was worried and anxious, for no other reason than that from now on, the sleeping companion who had always accompanied her to sleep would no longer be able to sleep in the same bed with her—how could she not feel depressed?

Time passed second by second. Finally, after a long wait, the thoroughly drunk Qi Yu walked over unsteadily.

At this time, Qi Xi and Qianqian had already understood each other's thoughts and, being very perceptive, quietly slipped out, leaving only the newlyweds in the bridal chamber.

Fortunately, although Qi Yu had drunk too much, he was still somewhat sober. He first steadily lifted the red veil on the bride's head, revealing Shuang'er's shy and lovely face, and then drank the nuptial cup symbolizing a hundred years of harmony together with her.

This series of traditional wedding procedures, under his handling, actually proceeded quite smoothly.

After the matron led a group of maids out of the room and gently closed the door, the bridal chamber instantly became silent and still.

The two's gazes met, as if there were thousands of words that needed no speaking at this moment.

They slowly lay down together on the soft bed, and the curtains were gently lowered at this time, separating this small world from the outside.

As for what exactly happened next behind these curtains, I'm afraid everyone will have to imagine for themselves...