Chapter 172 - 172 The Power of Love

172 The Power of Love

Seeing this, Yu Niaoniao stopped bowing.

She remembered that Madam Xie had once told her that when a husband and wife bowed to each other, whoever bowed lower would be the party who loved the other more.

When Madam Xie and Feng Lianghan got married, Feng Lianghan almost bent his waist.

At this moment, Xiao Juan knelt down. The meaning was obvious.

Yu Niaoniao could not help but be moved. She lifted her skirt slightly and knelt down as well.

They faced each other, head to head, and bowed like never before.

Since he treat her sincerely, she would return the favor.

This scene touched everyone present.

Even Shen Rui sighed. He had thought that the rumors outside were exaggerated. Now, it seemed that the relationship between Duke Lang and Yu Niaoniao was really strong.

Dang Gui helped Yu Niaoniao stand up.

After all this, Yu Niaoniao felt even more powerless. She felt like she was walking on clouds and was dizzy.

Xiao Juan came over to help her.

Sensing that something was wrong with her, Xiao Juan picked her up again and strode toward the backyard.

Seeing this, everyone thought that he was in a hurry to enter the bridal chamber. They wanted to laugh but did not dare to. They could only hold it in.

They did not expect the usually cold and indifferent Duke Lang to be so impatient. Was this the power of love?

Xiao Juan carried Yu Niaoniao into the bridal chamber.

He placed her on the bed covered in a big red wedding blanket and turned around to shout.

“Where’s the doctor?”

Granny Xiu Yan quickly walked in with the doctor.

The doctor put down the medical box and checked Yu Niaoniao’s pulse.

“The county princess is suffering from a high fever caused by a cold. Her condition is a little serious. I’ll write a prescription to help her reduce her fever.”

He picked up his pen and wrote down a prescription.

Granny Xiu Yan took the prescription and called for the servants to immediately get the medicine.

Dang Gui sent the doctor away.

Only Yu Niaoniao and Xiao Juan were left in the bridal chamber.

Yu Niaoniao was lying on the bed. The phoenix crown had been removed from her head, and her hair was loose. She had yet to remove her makeup.

She was already confused by the fever. Her eyes were half open, and she kept talking nonsense.

“Don’t go, don’t go…”

Xiao Juan sat on the edge of the bed. He took her hand. “I’m not leaving. I’m here.”

Yu Niaoniao said, “Mother, don’t go. Come back.”

So she missed her mother.

Xiao Juan held her hand and did not let go, wanting to comfort her in this way.

Yu Niaoniao seemed to have thought of something and became agitated.

“Fire, there’s a fire! Put it out!”

Xiao Juan pressed her shoulder to stop her from moving.

He didn’t care if she could hear him. He spoke to her.

“Don’t be afraid. There’s no fire here. Everything’s fine.”

Yu Niaoniao was already completely immersed in her own world. Tears streamed down her face, and she was so sad that she could not control herself.

“Mother, I’m not leaving. I’m not leaving!”

Xiao Juan hugged her and comforted her softly.

“Don’t cry. It’s all in the past. You have me now. I’ll be with you.”

Yu Niaoniao sobbed in his arms, her tears wetting his lapels.

She only stopped crying when she was tired.

Xiao Juan let go of her. The makeup on her face had been ruined by her tears, and she looked like a dirty kitten.

He got someone to bring hot water and wipe her face with a wet handkerchief.

The tears and makeup were carefully wiped away.

Without the cover of makeup, her true appearance was completely revealed.

Her lips were pale and bloodless now. An abnormal flush suffused her cheeks. Her eyelashes were wet and her eyebrows were tightly furrowed.

Granny Xiu Yan walked in with the medicine.

“Quickly let the princess drink this medicine.”

Xiao Juan held Yu Niaoniao’s head with one hand and held the bowl with the other.

“Niaoniao, open your mouth.”

Yu Niaoniao was already in a daze and could not listen to the people around her.

She kept her mouth shut and didn’t move. She even whimpered uncomfortably.

Xiao Juan had no choice but to forcefully open her mouth and carefully pour the medicine into her mouth.

The medicine was bitter.

Yu Niaoniao’s small face crumpled. She tried to struggle and resist.

Xiao Juan hugged her tighter.

She was firmly trapped in his arms and could not move. She was forced to drink the bitter medicine with her mouth open.

Xiao Juan was afraid of choking her, so he fed her especially carefully.

He used almost all the patience he’d ever had in his life.

Granny Xiu Yan originally wanted to help, but when she saw this, she silently shut her mouth.

After finally finishing the bowl of medicine, Xiao Juan was already sweating profusely.

This job was even more tiring than running a thousand miles.

He handed the empty bowl to Granny Xiuyan.

Granny Xiu Yan reminded him, “The Sixth Prince is still outside. Do you want to entertain him?”

Shen Rui was specially sent by the emperor to congratulate him. In a way, he represented the emperor and could not be neglected.

Xiao Juan said, “Help me take care of Niaoniao. I’ll be back soon.”

Granny Xiu Yan agreed.

Xiao Juan glanced at Niaoniao again.

Probably because of the drug, she had closed her eyes and fallen asleep.

Xiao Juan stood up and walked out.

Logically speaking, they should have gone to the bridal chamber after the wedding ceremony. However, Xiao Juan carried Niaoniao and left too quickly, not giving everyone a chance to do so.

At this moment, everyone was already seated and the dishes were served one after another.

The highest-ranking Sixth Prince, Shen Rui, sat on the chairman’s seat.

He had no interest in these dishes and wine and was listening to the idle chatter around him.

Actually, he could already leave at this time, but he did not want to let go of this opportunity to get closer to Duke Lang.

Duke Lang was the most trusted person in front of the emperor and was in charge of the Justice Department. If he could pull him into his camp, it would be a great help to him.

Shen Rui did not wait long for Xiao Juan to come out.

A smile immediately lit his face.

“Prince Lang, you’ve finally come out.”

Xiao Juan said, “Sorry to keep you waiting, Your Highness. I’ll punish myself with three cups.”

He picked up the flask and poured himself wine. He drank three glasses in one go.

Shen Rui praised, “Prince Lang can hold his liquor well!”

The Eagle Guards present were also very supportive and applauded.

Meng Xizhou and Yan Nanguang came to Duke Lang with wine glasses and insisted on toasting him.

If it were any other time, they would definitely not dare to drink with Duke Lang. However, today was different. On this joyous day, Duke Lang had to drink a few glasses no matter what.

Xiao Juan did not dampen their spirits and clinked glasses with them.

“It’s been hard on you guys today.”

This was the first time Duke Lang had said such a thing. Meng Xizhou and Yannan Pass were flattered.

The two of them hurriedly said, “It’s not hard work. It’s our honor to serve you, Your Highness.”

By the time the banquet was over, it was afternoon.

Granny Xiu Yan arranged for someone to send the guests back.

Xiao Juan walked towards the bedroom. When he reached the door, he remembered that he had drunk a lot. The smell of alcohol on him must be very strong.

So he turned on his heel and went to take a bath and change into comfortable regular clothes before he pushed open the bedroom door.