Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 294 A Perfect Match

The royal palace of Xijing Kingdom was gently enveloped by the warm spring sun, and a festive atmosphere permeated the air.

The vermilion palace walls are covered with lush green vines, and delicate flowers dot the tender branches and leaves, adding a touch of playfulness and liveliness to this solemn palace.

In the Imperial Garden, hundreds of flowers bloomed in competition, some red like fire, some pink like the sunset, and some white like snow, creating a colorful and fragrant spectacle that attracted bees and butterflies to frolic.

One after another, vermilion gates slowly opened, and eunuchs and palace maids dressed in their finest attire stood orderly on both sides of the road, holding long-handled lanterns painted with exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns, which swayed gently in the breeze.

The wedding procession set off from the palace in a grand procession. Jiang Youan rode a tall and handsome white horse, its body draped in bright red silk and adorned with dazzling gold and silver jewels. He wore a magnificent python robe and a crown inlaid with rubies. With his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, he exuded an air of grandeur, and his face was filled with happiness and joy.

Behind him stood rows of guards in uniform, their postures upright, their steps precise and powerful, their weapons gleaming coldly. The procession also carried chests laden with priceless dowry, a dazzling array of silks, gold, silver, and jewels, each piece a testament to the royal family's prestige and wealth.

When the wedding procession arrived at the Martial Alliance's headquarters, Su Zhentian and his wife, who had been waiting there, quickly stepped forward to greet them. Su Zhentian wore a black brocade robe embroidered with golden unicorn patterns, looking majestic and imposing. Madam Su, on the other hand, wore a magnificent phoenix robe, exuding elegance and nobility.

"Alliance Leader Su, Madam Su, You'an has come to welcome the bride." Jiang You'an dismounted and bowed respectfully.

Su Zhentian smiled and helped Jiang Youan up: "Your Highness, please come in. It is an honor for the Su family that you and Li Yue are getting married today."

Upon entering the Martial Alliance, Su Liyue was already waiting in her boudoir, dressed in a phoenix coronet and wedding gown. Her wedding dress was made of the finest brocade, embroidered with lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns, every stitch reflecting the embroiderer's painstaking effort. The phoenix coronet was inlaid with countless pearls and gemstones, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

Led by the matchmaker, Jiang Youan arrived at the door of Su Liyue's boudoir. He knocked gently and said with a smile, "Liyue, I've come to pick you up."

With the help of her maid, Su Liyue slowly opened the door. The moment Jiang Youan saw Su Liyue, his eyes were filled with amazement and deep affection. "Liyue, you are so beautiful," Jiang Youan said softly.

Su Liyue blushed slightly and replied softly, "Your Highness, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Afterwards, Jiang Youan took Su Liyue's hand and led her out of the room. Su Zhentian and his wife looked at their daughter, their eyes filled with reluctance and relief. "Liyue, once you're in the palace, you must be dutiful, support His Highness the Crown Prince, and live a good life together," Su Zhentian instructed.

With tears in her eyes, Su Liyue nodded and said, "Father, Mother, I understand. Please take care of yourselves."

As the wedding procession returned to the palace, firecrackers crackled all the way, and people flocked to the streets to watch the grand wedding, offering their blessings.

Back at the palace, the wedding ceremony officially began. In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Jiang Youan and Su Liyue stood side-by-side on the high platform. Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan sat in the main seats, their faces beaming with joy and contentment.

Under the master of ceremonies' loud announcement, Jiang Youan and Su Liyue first bowed to heaven and earth to express their gratitude for their protection; then they bowed to Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan to thank them for raising them.

"We bow to heaven and earth, a match made in heaven!"

"Bowing twice to our parents, we express our deepest gratitude and boundless blessings!"

"May the couple bow to each other, wishing for a long and happy marriage, and eternal unity of heart!"

With each greeting, Jiang Youan and Su Liyue slowly bowed in respect. The guests below applauded, offering their sincerest blessings.

After the ceremony, everyone moved to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to attend the wedding banquet. Inside, the hall was brightly lit and filled with a sumptuous feast. Delicacies from land and sea, and all sorts of rare and exquisite dishes were on display, filling the air with their enticing aromas.

Jiang Youan and Su Liyue toasted the guests in turn. Among those who came to offer their congratulations were not only princes and ministers from the imperial court, but also leaders from various martial arts sects. They all presented gifts to express their blessings to the newlyweds.

"Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Princess! May you two love each other dearly and grow old together." Prime Minister Li Mingde raised his wine cup and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Prime Minister." Jiang Youan and Su Liyue responded with smiles, then drank their drinks in one gulp.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, on behalf of the Martial Alliance, I wish you a happy marriage and a blissful life together." Su Zhentian also stood up and toasted the two of them.

"Thank you, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law." Jiang Youan and Su Liyue bowed to Su Zhentian and his wife, their hearts filled with gratitude.

Throughout the wedding banquet, laughter and joy filled the air, and everyone was immersed in the happy atmosphere. Jiang Youan and Su Liyue moved among the guests, receiving blessings from everyone, their faces always beaming with happiness.

After the wedding banquet, the guests gradually left. Jiang Youan and Su Liyue returned to their bridal chamber, which was filled with various exquisite gifts and flowers. Jiang Youan gently lifted Su Liyue's red veil, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with love.

"Li Yue, from today onwards, you are my wife," Jiang Youan said gently.

Su Liyue nodded slightly, her eyes glistening with tears of happiness: "Your Highness, marrying you is the greatest happiness of my life."

Jiang Youan gently pulled Su Liyue into his arms, and the two embraced tightly, feeling each other's heartbeats. At this moment, the whole world seemed to quiet down, leaving only their love filling the air.

Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, spilled onto the glazed tiles of the palace, giving them a cool, clear glow.

The morning light, like a thin veil, quietly filtered through the carved window lattices and spilled into the Crown Prince's bedchamber. Jiang You'an and Su Liyue, who had been soundly asleep the previous night, were awakened by the melodious chirping of birds outside the window. In the sunlight, the embers of the burnt-out red candles emitted a faint fragrance, mingling with the subtle floral scent in the room, as if telling a story of the sweetness of their wedding night.

Su Liyue slowly woke up, her cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes filled with shyness. Jiang Youan beside her had also woken up and was gazing at her with a smile. "Liyue, did you sleep well last night?" Jiang Youan asked softly, his voice full of tenderness. Su Liyue lowered her eyes and nodded shyly, "Your Highness, everything is fine."

The two rose, and the palace maids, who were already waiting outside, filed in to help them with their hair and clothing. Su Liyue sat gracefully before the bronze mirror, letting the maids comb her cascading long hair and adorn her with exquisite phoenix hairpins. In the mirror, her skin was as white as snow, her features exquisite, and her magnificent palace attire added to her dignified air. Jiang Youan, dressed in a python robe, exuded a commanding presence. Standing together, the two resembled a perfect couple, complementing each other beautifully.

After getting dressed, Jiang Youan took Su Liyue's hand and said, "Liyue, let's go pay our respects to Father and Mother." Su Liyue nodded slightly, but couldn't help feeling a little nervous. This was her first time meeting her in-laws after her marriage, and she was afraid of being impolite.

The two walked hand in hand out of the Crown Prince's bedchamber, following the winding palace path. The palace was vibrant with springtime life; peach blossoms were in full bloom, cherry blossoms were like snow, and crabapple blossoms were delicate and beautiful. A gentle breeze blew, and petals fluttered down like a rain of flowers. Su Liyue was captivated by the beautiful scenery before her, and her tense mood eased considerably.

Before long, they arrived at the Jiaofang Palace. Inside, Jia Xiaoyan had already gotten up and was doing her makeup in front of the bronze mirror. Seeing Jiang Youan and Su Liyue enter, she smiled kindly and said, "Youan, Liyue, come here quickly."

Jiang Youan and Su Liyue quickly stepped forward and bowed to Jia Xiaoyan: "Your son (daughter-in-law) greets Mother Consort, may Mother Consort be well." Jia Xiaoyan quickly stood up, helped Su Liyue up, took her hand, and looked her up and down: "Liyue, did you sleep well last night?"

Su Liyue's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly said, "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I slept very well." Jia Xiaoyan smiled and said, "That's good. If there's anything you're not used to in this palace, please tell Mother."

As they were talking, Jiang Liushen entered. Jiang Youan and Su Liyue bowed again: "Your subject (daughter-in-law) greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be well." Jiang Liushen smiled and nodded: "Rise. Youan, Liyue, you are married now. From now on, you must support each other and work together for the future of Xijing Kingdom."

Jiang Youan and Su Liyue replied in unison, "Your subject (daughter-in-law) will respectfully follow Father Emperor's teachings."

Jia Xiaoyan pulled Su Liyue to sit down beside her and asked with concern, "Liyue, are you getting used to life in the palace? Is the food to your liking?" Su Liyue smiled and replied, "Mother, everything is fine with me in the palace. The food prepared by the imperial kitchen is very much to my liking, and the palace maids take good care of me."

Jia Xiaoyan nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. Although you are the daughter of the martial arts alliance leader and are used to being free in the martial arts world, there are many rules in the palace, so you will have to adapt slowly. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell your mother, and your mother will stand up for you."

Su Liyue felt a warmth in her heart and said gratefully, "Mother, you are so good to your daughter-in-law. I will definitely study court etiquette diligently and not let you down."

Jiang Liushen said from the side, "Liyue, I am very pleased that you think this way. You'an is impatient and sometimes doesn't consider things thoroughly. You should remind him more often in the future."

Su Liyue said respectfully, "Father, rest assured, your daughter-in-law will definitely understand each other and make progress together with Your Highness."

Afterwards, everyone chatted about everyday things. Jia Xiaoyan told Su Liyue some funny stories about Jiang Youan's childhood, which made everyone laugh. Su Liyue also shared some of her experiences living in the Martial Arts Alliance, giving Jiang Youan and Jia Xiaoyan a deeper understanding of life in the martial arts world.

Before they knew it, quite some time had passed. Jiang Youan glanced at the sky and said, "Father, Mother, it's getting late. Your son and Li Yue will not disturb you any longer."

Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan nodded: "Go ahead, and come visit us more often when you have time."

Jiang Youan and Su Liyue bowed again, then left Jiaofang Palace hand in hand. On the way back to the Crown Prince's bedroom, Su Liyue breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Highness, I was very uneasy today when I paid my respects to Father and Mother, afraid that I would do something wrong."

Jiang Youan smiled and comforted her, "Li Yue, you did very well. Your father and mother both like you very much. There are still many days ahead, just take your time to adapt."

Su Liyue nodded slightly, her heart filled with anticipation for the future.