bestfiction Chapter 85 The Wedding Day: Marrying a Concubine
Chapter 85 The Wedding Day: Marrying a Concubine
Murong Yi lowered her head slightly, her gaze darting away for a moment, before raising her head again to look at Lin Qianqian. With a hint of embarrassment and gratitude, she said softly, "Thank you... thank you. I never expected you to react this way today."
Lin Qianqian gently shook her head, a strand of hair swaying on her shoulder. She said softly, "Your Highness need not worry. This manor is a family, and harmony in the family brings prosperity. Although I am a woman, I understand Your Highness's thoughts. If Miss Su can enter the manor, I will definitely get along well with her and will not put Your Highness in a difficult position."
Murong Yi's heart stirred slightly. Looking at Lin Qianqian's gentle face, she couldn't help but be moved and quickly said, "Since you are so magnanimous, I will certainly not treat you unfairly. You will always be the principal wife of the Ninth Prince's Mansion. This position of principal wife is as stable as Mount Tai and no one can shake it. All I ask for is to have Wan'er by my side. I hope you can understand."
Lin Qianqian smiled slightly, her eyes clear and sincere: "I will respect the person Your Highness cares about. I only hope that Your Highness will consider the overall situation of the Prince's Mansion and the face of the royal family in your future actions, and not let this matter cause any further trouble. I will do my best to work with Miss Su to manage the Prince's Mansion in an orderly manner, so that Your Highness can be at ease when you are away."
In the blink of an eye, the grand wedding day of Su Wan'er arrived. The Ninth Prince's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, filled with joy, and the scale of the event was extraordinary. Boxes of precious betrothal gifts were carried to the Su mansion, and Su's father's smile was like a chrysanthemum in full bloom, his wrinkles filled with immense joy.
Su Yao'er stood to the side, watching the lively scene before her, a slight downward curl of her lips, her delicate face filled with disdain. She snorted softly, her voice low but enough to express her dissatisfaction, muttering under her breath, "What's so great about her? She's just relying on the Prince's favor, what's with all the swagger? She's just a concubine, after all. Does she really think she can turn the world upside down?" With that, she rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
The exquisitely decorated sedan chair shimmered brightly in the sunlight, and the wedding procession stretched for miles, with the sounds of string and wind instruments filling the air, as if announcing to the entire capital the extraordinary nature of this joyous occasion.
In comparison, the pomp and circumstance surrounding Lin Qianqian's initial entry into the manor seemed rather meager. Upon seeing this, the crowd naturally began to murmur amongst themselves, and rumors spread rapidly like wildfire.
Xiao Die stomped her feet in anger beside Lin Qianqian, her eyes reddening, and said indignantly, "Miss, this is too much! You are the rightful wife, how can he be so biased towards one another?"
Lin Qianqian simply patted Xiaodie's hand gently, her expression calm, a faint smile playing on her lips: "Xiaodie, don't be angry. The prince is happy, so why should I care about these formalities? As long as the prince's mansion can be peaceful and harmonious, that's all that matters."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was furious and immediately summoned Lin Qianqian to the palace. "Qianqian, how could you indulge him like this! This is simply outrageous and reckless!" The Empress Dowager's face turned ashen with anger, and she clenched her handkerchief tightly in her hands.
Lin Qianqian hurriedly stepped forward, knelt before the Empress Dowager, gently took her hand, and soothed her softly, "Mother, please calm down. I do not feel wronged. Since the Prince has such intentions, Miss Su must be of great significance to him. I believe that as long as I stay true to my duty and treat people with sincerity, the Prince's mansion will surely be as harmonious as ever. Please do not let this matter upset your health. I can endure all of this."
Looking at Lin Qianqian's delicate yet strong appearance, the Empress Dowager felt both heartache and helplessness, and could only sigh heavily. "Sigh..."
Su Wan'er sat upright in the lavishly decorated sedan chair, surrounded by red silk and pearls, her hands elegantly folded on her knees.
She slightly raised her chin, her exquisite face filled with pride and self-satisfaction. A meaningful smile curved her lips as she thought to herself: [Hmph! I've finally waited for this day! Lin Qianqian, do you see clearly now? The person the Prince cares about most is ultimately me!]