General, Your Wife Is Requesting Your Return Home For Farming Chapter 1466: The Top Scorer’s Wedding

On this day, two princesses were wed simultaneously. One entered the residence of the Marquis of Zhenbei, while the other joined the Shen family.

A princess’s marriage is fundamentally different from that of a commoner.

Her identity as a princess precedes her role as a wife or daughter-in-law. While it appeared she was marrying into the Shen clan, her actual bridal chamber was located within her own private residence.

A plot of land adjacent to the Shen estate had been secured, and craftsmen from the Ministry of Works were commissioned to construct the Princess’s Manor.

The Saint Empress Dowager was a stickler for protocol, ensuring the wedding ceremony strictly followed royal regulations.

With the presence of two formidable figures like Qin Canglan and Wei Xu, the atmosphere of the wedding felt weighty and solemn.

Princess Jingning and Shen Chuan stepped down from their sedan chair at the Shen family entrance. Bound together by a long strand of red silk, the Princess was assisted by the matchmaker as she crossed the brazier and stepped over the tiles.

Noticing the Master of Ceremony preparing to lead the procession toward the Princess’s Manor, Princess Jingning remarked, “You’re heading the wrong way.”

The Master of Ceremony turned and cupped his hands in respect. “Princess, this is indeed the correct path.”

Shen Chuan added in a soft tone, “Princess, this lead to the Princess’s Residence.”

From beneath her veil, Princess Jingning spoke with gravity, “If I say it is wrong, then it is wrong.”

The onlookers couldn't help but trade confused glances. For a moment, no one could understand what was amiss.

Was it possible that Princess Jingning refused to enter the Princess’s Manor through the Shen family’s grounds?

If that were the case, there was certainly another entrance to her manor.

However, on the wedding day itself, wouldn't it be a massive insult to ignore the Shen family and demand a detour into her own residence?

Though the Shen family lacked an ancient noble lineage, Lord Shen was highly regarded by the new emperor and had been appointed as a censor.

A fierce tiger does not sire a weakling; Shen Chuan had become a top scholar at a remarkably young age. Breaking tradition, the new emperor permitted him to enter the Hanlin Academy as an official.

It was well known throughout the dynasties that the title of commander-in-chief was often merely symbolic. Shen Chuan was the first of his kind to become the emperor’s son-in-law.

There was a common saying: only the finest scholars enter the Hanlin, and only those in the Hanlin reach the cabinet.

Young Master Shen was full of potential and exceptionally promising. Being granted the title of Marquis was surely only a matter of time.

The Shen family had become the capital’s newest rising power. Even as a princess, she shouldn't treat the Shen family with such blatant disregard.

Could it be... that Princess Jingning was unhappy with this union? Was she intentionally giving the Shen family and the Prince Consort a difficult time right at the start?

While the crowd whispered their internal theories, Princess Jingning seemed to sense their thoughts. She turned and walked with precision toward the southern path.

Shen Chuan was startled. “Princess.”

Princess Jingning instructed the matchmaker, “Lead the way. I intend to perform the full ceremony with the Prince Consort.”

The matchmaker was stunned.

The full ceremony?

There was absolutely no precedent for this!

As a princess, she was meant to worship the heavens and the emperor. How could she stoop to bow before common subjects?

Princess Jingning said to Shen Chuan, “Husband, the matchmaker is unfamiliar with the path. You lead the way.”

Shen Chuan gazed deeply at Princess Jingning and tightened his grip on the red silk. “Very well.”

The guests watched the pair enter the wedding hall, completely speechless.

What happened to the supposed insult to the Shen family?

The high-born princess was actually going to pay her respects to Dean Shen and his wife!

Princess Jingning was a legitimate princess who held the title of Protector of the Country.

Forget a censor and his wife—even in the presence of a prince, she was not required to bow.

Dean Shen, now known as Censor Shen, was so panicked that he nearly tried to kick his unfilial son out when he saw him bringing the princess to bow to them.

“Princess, you mustn't!”

“Today, there is no princess. There is only the daughter-in-law of the Shen family. Please be seated and receive my respects.”

Dean Shen was overwhelmed with terror. “Princess, the traditions cannot be ignored...”

Just then, Madam Shen grabbed him by the ear and pulled him up.

Dean Shen rubbed his reddened ear. “Madam, please leave me some dignity next time.”

“First bow to heaven and earth—”

“Second bow to the parents—”

Both Shen Chuan and Princess Jingning bowed in unison.

Princess Jingning’s conduct was flawless, her poise reflecting her high status. Every gesture was as dignified as a princess yet as humble as a junior family member.

“Husband and wife bow to each other—”

Princess Jingning turned slowly, but she did not bow immediately.

This was the man she had chosen. There was no going back now. After this moment, she would be tethered to the man before her for the rest of her life.

Shen Chuan’s heart raced when he saw Princess Jingning suddenly hesitate.

Censor Shen and Madam Shen also traded worried looks.

What was happening?

Why had their daughter-in-law stopped the bow?

The guests looked at each other as a daring thought occurred to them. Rumors had long circulated that this marriage wasn't the Saint Empress Dowager’s choice. Had Princess Jingning changed her mind at the last second and decided to cancel the wedding in front of everyone?

If that happened, the Shen family would never survive the shame.

Not only would being jilted by a princess make them the laughing stock of the capital, but no respectable family would ever marry their daughter to a Shen again.

“Shen Chuan.”

Princess Jingning spoke softly, “Once this bow is finished, you will truly be my husband.”