Because they all knew that her going there was nothing more than being a pawn.
Outside the door, several maids called anxiously, "Your Highness, it's getting late, it's time to start your makeup."
Hai Ling got up and looked at Du Caiyue, who was lying on the bed with her eyes slightly closed: "Take care, Mother. Don't worry, I will take care of everything in the Crown Prince's residence soon and take you away from here."
After saying that, she led Rouge away from Du Caiyue's room and returned to her own place, where she began to apply makeup.
It wasn't until the afternoon that she was properly dressed, wearing her wedding gown and a red veil, her whole body glowing.
Rouge and Green Lotus supported her, one on each side.
Officials from the Ministry of Rites were waiting outside. As soon as she appeared, they called out in a drawn-out voice, "The auspicious hour has arrived. Please, Your Highness the Crown Princess, ascend the phoenix carriage..."
Chapter 65 [Handwritten VIP]
Today is the wedding day, and all matters are being handled by the Ministry of Rites in accordance with ancestral rules. However, following the Empress's decree that the Emperor is seriously ill, everything should be simplified.
So, despite it being the Crown Prince's wedding, it was a rather quiet affair.
There were no guests behind Qinfang Courtyard. A red carpet stretched from the front to the back, and Hailing and the others walked out along the red carpet.
As they walked forward, more people appeared, and guests from the General's Mansion gathered on both sides to watch, following behind them to the phoenix carriage in front of the gate.
Outside the general's mansion, a magnificent phoenix palanquin, a well-organized guard, and a ceremonial procession playing the hymn of "May you have a long and happy marriage" stretched for a long distance.
Many people on the street were watching the spectacle, but Hailing was completely oblivious. She calmly boarded the bridal sedan chair and heard the orderly shouts: "Respectfully sending off the Crown Princess."
The master of ceremonies' voice rang out through the crowd's shouts: "Raise the carriage!"
Festive music played all the way as the imperial carriage moved slowly along.
Inside the carriage, Hai Ling gently lifted her wedding robe and looked outside. Although she didn't know what the future held, she knew that this wedding was just a formality. The Crown Prince was nowhere to be seen. This man had made his attitude so clear that he would never acknowledge her as his Crown Princess.
Similarly, she would not acknowledge this man as her husband; it was all a temporary measure. She would get out of there. A resolute smile appeared on her lips as she put down her bright red wedding robe, slightly closed her eyes, and listened to the celebratory sounds around her.
The streets were bustling with noise, and even with the sound of music, she could still hear intermittent voices coming through.
"I didn't expect the Crown Prince to not come to greet the bride."
"Yes, the Crown Prince doesn't like the Crown Princess, so naturally he won't come to fetch her. Although the Crown Princess is the most talented, she is ultimately not very good-looking, so why would the Crown Prince be willing to marry her?"
"The Crown Princess is so pitiful. She clearly likes the Crown Prince very much, but he doesn't like her."
Sounds from outside drifted in from time to time. Hai Ling smiled, but her dark eyes were cold and indifferent.
Feng Zixiao, I, Jiang Hailing, will remember what happened today.
An hour later, the imperial carriage stopped in front of the Crown Prince's residence. The magnificent gate of the Crown Prince's residence was deserted except for the guards. There were only two bright red lanterns swaying gently in the wind, as if mocking the mistress who had not yet entered the gate.
Outside the gate, everyone was stunned, unsure of what was happening.
Today is supposed to be the Crown Prince's wedding day. Even if the Crown Prince doesn't personally welcome the guests, the Crown Prince's residence should at least be filled with guests and be bustling with activity.
Who would have thought that the vast Crown Prince's residence would be so deserted, without a single guest?
If it weren't for the two red lanterns hanging in front of the door, they would have thought they had gone to the wrong place. For a moment, everyone was speechless. Looking at the magnificent phoenix carriage, everyone felt sorry for the Crown Princess. Before she even entered the door, she was given such a show of force by the Crown Prince. Most importantly, the Crown Prince's actions showed that he did not approve of the Crown Princess. So, if he were to divorce her in the future, it would probably be much easier.
Just as everyone in front of the gate was stunned, orderly footsteps sounded from inside the gate. It was the steward of the Crown Prince's residence, leading dozens of servants from the residence, who came out to greet them.
As soon as these people came out, they knelt respectfully in front of the door and said, "Respectfully leading the Crown Princess into the residence."
The official from the Ministry of Rites who was in charge of the wedding arrangements looked so outrageous that he dismounted, walked up to the steward, and spoke calmly.
"What's going on? Today is the Crown Prince's wedding."
"Yes, but His Majesty's illness has worsened, so the Crown Prince did not return last night. He only sent a guard back to instruct that the wedding arrangements be kept simple today, and that we servants should escort the Crown Princess to the residence."
With just one sentence, he completely absolved the Crown Prince of any wrongdoing and even made himself appear very filial.
The official from the Ministry of Rites was speechless. He turned his head to look at the Crown Princess in the phoenix carriage, wondering how to start the conversation. Unexpectedly, a clear and cold voice rang out from inside the carriage.
"His Majesty is seriously ill, and the Crown Prince is so filial. How can I be a foolish and unreasonable person? Let's keep things simple."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the Crown Princess said this. Although Rouge was angry, she stepped forward, lifted the brocade curtain, and reached out to help her mistress down.
"Master, be careful."
Of all these people, only Rouge knew that her mistress was very angry. Her palms were ice-cold, and her whole body was tense. She was just suppressing her anger.
The Crown Prince has gone too far. His actions today are clearly an insult to Miss. Even if he doesn't like it, he should at least pretend. Now he's too lazy to even pretend. He has clearly slapped Miss hard across the face.
Both the master and servant were very angry, and others could also sense that the atmosphere was off.
The wedding ceremony was supposed to follow, but since there were no guests and no Crown Prince present, the Ministry of Rites had no choice but to send the ceremony to Hai Ling after paying their respects.
The steward of the Crown Prince's residence led Hai Ling inside.
On the way, Hailing finally calmed down. Was it worth getting angry? Feng Zixiao had only embarrassed her. Why should she care? Firstly, she didn't like that man at all, and secondly... she would be leaving soon, so why get angry? She had a lot to do next, and the Crown Prince's residence was not a good place.
The group followed behind the Crown Prince's steward, with Rouge and Green Lotus supporting Hailing.
Occasionally, one could hear the servants in the mansion whispering a few words.
"Is this the Crown Princess? How pitiful, the Crown Prince has no intention of marrying her at all."
"Yes, this is the Emperor's decree. I heard it's to reward the Jiang family, so he has no choice but to marry her. But once she arrives, she'll probably be banished to the cold palace."
Even though people were talking, the steward of the Crown Prince's residence walking in front seemed not to hear them. Hai Ling smiled. Good, very good. Not only the master, but even the servants are like this. She will let them know what kind of person she really is. There's no rush now.