bestfiction Chapter 266 We must be even more careful in the days to come.
Chapter 266 We must be even more careful in the days to come.
Murong Yi personally bestowed the marriage upon Wuming and Xiaodie, and the wedding day soon arrived.
In a corner of the Ninth Prince's Mansion, red silk fluttered gently in the breeze, adding a touch of festivity to this usually solemn residence.
Xiaodie wore a simple yet clean wedding dress. Although it lacked elaborate embroidery and precious jewels, it could not hide the happiness and shyness in her eyes.
Wuming was also dressed in simple new clothes, with a simple and honest smile on his face, a smile full of longing for the future.
In the courtyard, a simple table was set with several plates of pastries and tea, which was the entire "feast" of the wedding.
The servants gathered around, their faces filled with sincere blessings, without any formalities, only the purest joy.
Everyone chimed in, and laughter echoed through the courtyard.
In the room, Xiaodie sat quietly in front of the dressing table, staring straight at herself in the bronze mirror.
Her eyes were filled with a sense of fantasy and disbelief. Her fingers gently touched her cheek, as if afraid that this happiness would vanish like a bubble.
Lin Qianqian held a wooden comb and gently combed Xiaodie's long, black hair, each stroke filled with affection.
She suddenly leaned down, brought her face close to Xiaodie's, and smiled indulgently, saying, "Our Xiaodie has grown into a beautiful young lady!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaodie's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head shyly, pursed her lips, and said coquettishly, "Miss~" Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquettishness.
Lin Qianqian sighed softly, a hint of apology on her face, and said gently, "Today is your big day. You are able to marry the person you love and have him by my side. I should have prepared a grand wedding for you, but now it can only be this simple. I'm so sorry to have to do this for you."
Xiaodie quickly turned her head, gently shook her head, her eyes full of sincerity, and said, "Miss, please don't say that. Being able to get married in this mansion, by your side, already makes me feel like the happiest person in the world. I remember all the kindness you have shown me, and this wedding is incredibly precious to me."
After saying that, she reached out and grasped Lin Qianqian's hand tightly, as if conveying her deepest gratitude.
Just then, the door was gently pushed open, and Su Wan'er stepped in, followed by Huan'er.
Su Wan'er had a perfectly timed smile on her lips, but there was little sincerity in her eyes. She moved gracefully to Xiao Die and Lin Qianqian, bowed slightly, and said in a feignedly gentle tone, "Younger sister greets older sister!" Her voice was sweet, but it inexplicably sounded somewhat fake.
Huan'er, who was standing to the side, also curtsied and respectfully said, "Greetings, Your Highness!"
When Lin Qianqian saw Su Wan'er, her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, and she coldly asked, "What are you doing here?"
Su Wan'er seemed oblivious to the coldness in Lin Qianqian's words, letting out a sneer. She glanced casually at the exquisite rouge box held by Huan'er, then smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear and said leisurely, "Hearing of Miss Xiaodie's joyous occasion today, I specially selected this box of the most fashionable rouge in the capital to add to her happiness. May Miss Xiaodie and her beloved live a long and happy life together." With that, she gently raised her chin, gesturing to Huan'er.
Huan'er understood, a gentle smile on her face. She stepped forward lightly, first calling softly to Lin Qianqian, "Your Highness~", then handing over the rouge, and giving Xiao Die a sincere smile as a blessing.
Lin Qianqian's gaze lingered on the rouge box for a moment, her tone indifferent: "Oh? Then... thank you, little sister."
Seeing this, Xiaodie smiled and stood up, bowing respectfully to Su Wan'er. Her voice was clear and filled with gratitude: "This servant thanks Consort Su!"
With a seemingly friendly smile on her face, Su Wan'er quickly stepped forward to help Xiao Die up, her voice so gentle it seemed to drip with water: "We're all sisters, no need for such formalities."
As she spoke, she reached out and took the rouge box from Huan'er's hand, opened it gracefully to reveal the brightly colored rouge inside, and said softly, "Such beautiful rouge, I must personally apply it to Miss Xiaodie, I guarantee you will outshine everyone today."
Seeing Su Wan'er's series of actions, Lin Qianqian felt a sense of unease and a strange wariness welled up in her heart. She took a step forward without making a sound, her face still bearing a dignified smile, but her words carried a more undeniable meaning: "We appreciate your kindness, sister, but Xiaodie has already applied rouge. Makeup is all about just the right amount; applying any more might backfire and ruin the original beauty."
Upon hearing this, Su Wan'er's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. She pouted gently and said in a coquettish tone, "Sister, how could you say that? This is the most fashionable shade in the capital. It will only make you look better. Today is Xiaodie's big day, so we should use the best. Besides, this is my heartfelt gift, so please don't refuse."
Caught in the middle, Xiaodie looked slightly nervous. Not daring to offend either side, she could only force a smile and hurriedly said, "I appreciate Consort Su's kindness, I'll be right back..."
Before Xiaodie could finish speaking, Lin Qianqian interrupted with a smile, her tone still gentle and polite, yet every word was reasonable: "We all understand our sister's intentions. This rouge is clearly very valuable, a rare and precious item. However, Xiaodie's makeup was carefully coordinated with her wedding dress and overall style today. If we were to change it abruptly, it might disrupt the harmony. Wouldn't it be better to keep this precious rouge as a memento? In the future, when Xiaodie sees it, she will remember our sister's deep affection. Wouldn't that be better?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment. Su Wan'er opened her mouth, but found no reason to refute it. She could only nod with a dry laugh, her eyes full of humility and a touch of just the right amount of obedience. She said softly, "Sister is absolutely right. It was my oversight." As she spoke, she bowed slightly, adopting a very humble posture, as if she were eager to be taught.
However, beneath this seemingly gentle exterior, her heart was like a powder keg ignited. She clenched her teeth, her nails digging unconsciously into her palms, a torrent of hatred surging within her. She thought bitterly, "Hmph! You, Lin Qianqian, are so ungrateful! Fine, one day I'll make you regret it!"
Lin Qianqian smiled and affectionately took Xiaodie's hand, gently stroking it. Her eyes revealed tenderness and doting, just like the warm spring sun, which made Xiaodie's cheeks blush.
Just as Xiaodie was immersed in this warmth, Lin Qianqian inadvertently raised her eyes and glanced seemingly casually in Su Wan'er's direction. That gaze was like a gust of cold wind, fleeting yet sharp.
"Something's definitely up to no good," she thought to herself, but on the surface, she remained smiling and her expression unchanged. Su Wan'er's unusual attentiveness today was truly illogical; there must be something fishy going on behind it.
It seems I need to be even more careful from now on, so she can't find any fault with me, and I can't let her ruin Xiaodie's happiness.