bestfiction Chapter 359 Welcoming the bride
Chapter 359 Welcoming the bride
The next day, Qiaobi indeed went to ask Prince Chen for help.
Seeing Wang Wanshu's increasingly haggard appearance, Prince Chen was filled with worry. After a moment's thought, he agreed to let her leave the palace to relax.
But still worried that she might suddenly cause trouble again, he specially dispatched several more agile guards and repeatedly instructed them not only to protect Wang Wanshu's safety, but also to keep an eye on her for any unusual behavior.
Wang Wanshu was overjoyed to be allowed to leave the mansion. She carefully selected a silk dress, paired it with exquisite jewelry, and after meticulously dressing up, she slowly rode out of the Prince Chen's mansion in a carriage.
The carriage moved slowly along the bustling street, with people coming and going outside the window, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and chatting filling the air.
Qiaobi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Wang Wanshu looking at her intently, her furrowed brows gradually relaxing.
It seems our young lady has been cooped up at home for too long.
Wang Wanshu left the mansion for two consecutive days. Because she was very well-behaved, the guards and Qiaobi said that Wang Wanshu did not do anything unusual. Even when she heard the people talking about Minister Yun's wedding, Wang Wanshu did not show any emotion.
Prince Chen was relieved.
After all, one was his beloved cousin, and the other was a highly valued advisor. If Yun Shang were not yet married, Prince Chen would definitely try to bring the two of them together.
But now Yun Shang not only has a wife, but also loves and cherishes her deeply. How can he continue to indulge Wang Wanshu?
Now that Wang Wanshu has let go, this is the best outcome.
The night before her wedding, Yu Wan had an ancient-style full-body spa treatment.
At this moment, she felt that her whole body was smooth and delicate, like a peeled egg, and she was also exuding a charming fragrance.
Just as she was getting ready to go to bed, Xizhu's voice came from outside the door: "Miss, Madam is here."
Yu Wan opened the door and saw the Duchess of Anguo standing outside with a smile on her face.
Lady Anguo had removed her makeup and hair, changed into a comfortable nightgown, and draped a fluffy cloak over it. She looked gentle and kind, exuding a soft aura.
Yu Wan quickly stepped forward and said, "Mother, it's so late, why did you come over? Come in and sit down, it's cold outside."
Lady Anguo smiled and patted Yu Wan's hand before following her into the room.
Yu Wan pulled the Duchess of Anguo to sit down in front of the stove. "Mother, why are you here?"
Lady Anguo held Yu Wan's hand tightly, reluctant to let go.
She looked at Yu Wan, her eyes already glistening with tears.
"I never dreamed I would see you get married."
"After searching for you all these years, your mother thought she would never find you again..."
"When I finally found you, I learned that you had already married someone. I felt so regretful that I hadn't been able to see you get married in person."
As the Duchess of Anguo spoke, her eyes already reddened.
As Yu Wan listened to the words of the Duchess of Anguo and looked at her slightly reddened eyes, she couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart.
In the original novel, the Duke of Anguo and his wife doted on their daughter Yu Wan to the core.
But the couple did not live to see Yu Wan get married.
Yu Wan sighed inwardly, tightly grasped the hand of the Duchess of Anguo, and said softly, "Mother, the past is the past. Aren't we all reunited as a family now?"
"Moreover, now that I'm wearing my wedding dress again, you and Father will be able to watch me get married."
Lady Anguo nodded slightly, raised her hand to gently wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and forced a smile. "Yes, Mother knows. It's Heaven's blessing that we, mother and daughter, can be reunited one day."
"But my feelings are really complicated. I'm happy that you've found a good man, but I'm also reluctant to let you get married."
"You haven't even stayed home for more than a few days."
All told, after finding her daughter, she never stayed at the Duke of Anguo's mansion for more than three months.
Yu Wan could easily understand the feelings of the Duchess of Anguo. She was reluctant to let her daughter, whom she had finally found, marry into another family.
Yu Wan sat down next to the Duchess of Anguo, hugged her arm, and whispered, "Mother, I know you can't bear to part with me, and I can't bear to part with you either."
“Mother, don’t be too sad. The Yun family mansion is so close to our home. I will come back to see you and Father often.”
Lady Anguo stroked Yu Wan's hair, saying with tenderness, "Alright, Mother will listen to you."
"Mother can see that Yunshang is a reliable child, and he will definitely treat you well. But Mother is still worried about you, afraid that you will be wronged."
"If he dares to bully you in the future, you must tell your mother. Even if he becomes a high-ranking official, your mother will stand up for you and make a decision."
Yu Wan smiled and replied, "Okay."
The mother and daughter stood close together and talked for a long time.
Seeing the tired look on Yu Wan's face, Lady Anguo knew she couldn't keep her from resting any longer, so she got up and said, "Wan'er, it's getting late, you should go to sleep, you have to get up early tomorrow."
Yu Wan, however, pulled at the Duchess of Anguo's arm, looked up and laughed, "Mother, shall we sleep together tonight?"
"This……"
This was against the rules and etiquette, but looking into her daughter's bright, expectant eyes, the Duchess of Anguo couldn't bring herself to say the words of refusal.
She hesitated for a moment, but finally smiled and nodded.
Before dawn, when all around was pitch black, Yu Wan was gently awakened by the Duchess of Anguo.
"Wan'er, it's getting late, you should get up and get ready."
Yu Wan squinted at the dark sky outside the window and muttered to herself that the Duchess of Anguo was simply lying through her teeth.
She really didn't want to get out of bed, but she also knew that ancient wedding ceremonies were extremely complicated and she had to get up early to prepare.
Several maids dragged and pulled Yu Wan to the dressing table. At this time, Yu Wan's eyes were not fully open.
Lady Anguo and her maids couldn't help but chuckle softly at her sleepy appearance.
Xizhu had only finished half of her makeup when she came in with Granny Tianfu carrying some Wanfu tea.
According to the customs of Da Zhao, on the day a woman gets married, everyone drinks a bowl of Wanfu tea, which symbolizes adding blessings and longevity and bringing good luck.
Granny Tianfu brought the Wanfu Tea to Yu Wan with a kind smile on her face and said softly, "Miss, please drink this Wanfu Tea. May you have many blessings and a long and prosperous life ahead."
Yu Wan smiled, reached out and took it, then took a small sip.
After finishing the Wanfu tea, Yu Wan continued to do her makeup and get ready.
The maids skillfully styled her hair, added hairpins, and adorned her with flowers. By the time everything was ready, it was already dawn.
There was movement in the front yard, and the Duchess of Anguo's smile deepened. "It must be the son-in-law."
Xizhu quickly covered Yu Wan's head with a veil. "Miss, I'll sit with you in the room for a while. Madam and the others will go to welcome the young master."
Yu Wan was not very familiar with the wedding customs of Da Zhao, so she obediently followed the arrangements made by the Duchess of Anguo and the others.
Lady Anguo and Xizhu and others hurriedly left the room and went to the front yard to greet Yunshang.
The room fell silent as Yu Wan sat upright on the edge of the bed.
Perhaps it was the increasingly loud drumming and gonging outside that made her feel a little nervous.
Suddenly, a muffled thud rang out abruptly inside the room.
Yu Wan was slightly taken aback, sensing something was wrong, and quickly lifted the veil.
Xizhu lay stiffly on the ground, seemingly unconscious.