Flip the table! The reborn villainous woman takes down her entire family and seizes her life.

Chapter 24 Bridal Chamber Flowers and Candles

The sky gradually darkened.

The Liangwang Mansion was brightly lit with red candles and lamps.

The mansion is well-organized, with serene flowers and trees, exuding both refined elegance and a grand, festive atmosphere.

When it came time to remove the fan, Gu Liang was very serious.

He recited the poem about the fan in front of everyone.

His deep voice was cool and clear, yet languid and tender, with a slight upward rise at the end, like the awakening of early spring.

Jiang Zhi lowered her eyes slightly behind the fan.

How did feelings develop?

The poem describes a beautiful day, lovely scenery, blooming flowers, and a full moon, but Gu Liang's interpretation carries an added touch of happiness.

It's unclear whether he did it intentionally or...

After reciting the poem, the onlookers cheered, and Jiang Zhi came to his senses.

She swallowed hard, secretly cheered herself up, and slowly moved the fan away amidst the cheers.

In the candlelight, her pupils, when she gazed intently, resembled a captivating black sea, so alluring that one could easily sink into it.

Jiang Zhi and Gu Liang locked eyes.

Gu Liang raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Zhi responded with a smile.

The two gazed at each other in silence. One of the guests joked, "The Prince of Liang is so handsome and radiant, no wonder the bride is mesmerized."

The voice came from somewhere, and Jiang Zhi's eyes darkened. He then noticed that Gu Liang's attire was indeed somewhat different today.

Every time I saw him, he was always dressed in black.

Today, he is dressed in a magnificent robe, wearing a golden crown and a brocade belt, making him look elegant and handsome.

Such an outfit is probably a once-in-a-lifetime sight, and Jiang Zhi carefully examined him.

A sharp glint flashed in Gu Liang's eyes as she glanced at the envoy sent by the Ministry of Rites.

The person offering praise felt a jolt of fear and quickly chanted the prayer loudly.

Yesterday, when he came to the palace to explain the rules to the Prince of Liang, he was met with several disdainful looks. Now, he only hopes to avoid making any mistakes today, and that will be enough for him.

After the newlyweds were escorted to their bridal chamber, the master of ceremonies breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the Prince of Liang only got married once. If it happened a few more times, he would never accept the job, even if he were beaten to death.

Jiang Zhi entered the bridal chamber, while Gu Liang returned to the front yard to continue entertaining the guests.

All the irrelevant people in the room had left. Jiang Zhi sat on the edge of the bed, shook his head, and stretched.

At noon, someone brought in hot water and said, "Miss, please wash your hands."

Jiang Zhi touched the golden crown on her head, which felt like it weighed a ton, with some annoyance. "Quickly help me take that off my head. I need to wash my face."

At noon, she put down the basin of water and said, "Miss, His Highness hasn't returned to his room yet."

This makeup took several hours to complete, won't you let His Highness see it? It's such a waste to remove it like this."

"It doesn't matter."

Jiang Zhixian reached out and removed a hairpin, saying, "He doesn't care about these things."

It wasn't their first time meeting, so they both knew what each other looked like. Yet, when Gu Liang slapped him just now, he didn't seem to have any particularly surprised reaction.

They're just putting on an act anyway, so why take it so seriously?

At her urging, Wu Shi removed all her hair ornaments, restyled her hair, and put it in a simple bun.

After washing off her heavy makeup, Jiang Zhi felt much better.

Chenxi walked in from outside carrying a plate of snacks.

"His Highness instructed the kitchen to deliver it."

He said, "If the princess is hungry, she can eat something to tide her over."

Jiang Zhi sat down at the table. The pastries on the plate were pink, like a blooming lotus flower, delicate and petite.

Jiang Zhi took a bite, "Wow!"

"How was it?" Wu Shi asked, looking at her with great curiosity.

"It tastes terrible."

She put down the snacks. "Is there tea at noon?"

I couldn't help but chuckle at noon.

"Yes." Wu Shi had already figured out the layout of the room early on, and brought over a tea set from the window. "There's tea brewed in this pot, and it's still warm."

Jiang Zhi nodded.

The people in the Liang Prince's mansion are quite dedicated, and Gu Liang doesn't intend to mistreat her.

She slowly took a sip of tea to wash away the taste in her mouth, but the tea was a bit bitter.

The snacks weren't to my liking, and the tea was just so-so.

"You two go and rest for a while," she said to Wu Shi and Chen Xi.

"You've all been busy all day, you must be exhausted. I'll call you again if I need anything."

Wu Shi and Chen Xi exchanged a glance.

Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "His Highness will be here soon. Even if you don't leave now, you will definitely have to leave later."

Before noon could react, Chenxi had already understood her hint.

She grabbed Wu Shi's arm and pulled her out.

A faint voice drifted from outside at midday, "Hey, wait a minute, I haven't even asked Miss yet..."

“Call her ‘Princess’,” Chenxi corrected.

"Oh, I haven't asked the princess if she wants the meal prepared yet."

"Take me to the kitchen and see what delicious food we have..."

The sounds of midday gradually faded away. Jiang Zhi walked to the window and opened it.

Outside the window, the courtyard is deep and secluded, with red silk hanging from the roof beams. In the courtyard stands an ancient and mottled peach tree, its blossoms reflecting the spring breeze.

The sounds of lively revelry and clinking glasses drifted from afar.

This lively atmosphere arose because of her, yet it seemed so far removed from her.

I wonder what Gu Liang looks like now?

There's no way anyone would be so foolish as to force him to drink.

She leaned against the window frame, squinted, and smiled.

Looking up, I saw that there was someone else in the courtyard.

He possesses an extraordinary bearing and stands out from the crowd.

Jiang Zhi leaned against the windowsill.

She was silent for a moment, then raised her voice and said, "Aren't you coming in?"

Gu Liang glanced at her, then walked towards the door.

Jiang Zhi tucked her hands into her sleeves and pinched her fingertips.

When Gu Liang entered the house, he saw Gu Liang standing there and gave him a reserved and polite smile.

Gu Liang didn't speak, but just smiled faintly.

He closed the door behind him and slowly walked to the table.

There was a plate of pastries on the table, but I only took one bite.

There is a tea set next to the snacks.

In addition, there are two exquisite wine glasses in the center of the rosewood wedding table, with red knots connecting the bottom of the glasses, and wine is in the glasses.

Jiang Zhi followed his gaze to the wine glass, paused, and walked over.

Gu Liang's eyes darkened when he saw her reach for the wine glass. "This is the nuptial wine."

"I know," Jiang Zhi said with a dismissive smile.

The final ceremony of the wedding is for the couple to exchange cups and drink the nuptial wine together, thus concluding the ceremony.

Following the procedure, Gu Liang handed a cup of wine to Jiang Zhi, making a gesture as if to drink the nuptial wine with her.

She took a small sip.

The liquor went down my throat, spicy and pungent.

Jiang Zhi frowned. She rarely drank alcohol, especially not such strong liquor, but there was nothing she couldn't do if she was willing to do it.

The ceremony is completed.

Jiang Zhi looked at the wine glass in his hand and then glanced at Gu Liang.

"Your Highness, the Prince of Liang, is quite fast."

Gu Liang looked at her calmly upon hearing the sound, her eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes full of smiles.

"Whatever my wife asks, I will do."

"How could I not let my wife down?"

Jiang Zhi raised her eyes.

You're getting too caught up in the role.

Coming to his senses, Jiang Zhi said again, "Your Highness knows why we got married, right?"

"Our marriage was bestowed by the Emperor; it would be unreasonable to divorce so soon after the wedding, and besides..."