Zhai Cheng lowered his head and thought for a moment. He found Song Ge's words quite reasonable. Then the two of them followed Hou Chenyi forward.
Hou Chenyi in the Republic of China era was much more imposing than his modern - day self. He not only came from a wealthy and prominent family but also had extremely high popularity. On the way, Song Ge briefly learned about this Hou Chenyi in the Republic of China. To her surprise, the common people here spoke very highly of Hou Chenyi. In their hearts, Young Master Hou was a kind - hearted playboy who never deliberately made things difficult for others and often helped the poor solve their problems. He was deeply beloved by everyone.
After getting this information, Song Ge shook her head, thinking that this bastard Hou Chenyi could gain such a good reputation in the Republic of China.
"What's wrong?" Zhai Cheng smiled. Just by looking at Song Ge's expression, he guessed that she was brooding over the matter of Hou Chenyi. "Are you thinking about Hou Chenyi again?"
Song Ge looked up in surprise. "How do you know?"
Zhai Cheng cleared his throat, looking as if he knew everything. "Why are you thinking about him!" He didn't answer Song Ge's previous question.
"I'm wondering if Hou Chenyi in the Republic of China will hurt Yilan again..." Song Ge's voice gradually faded.
After hearing this, Zhai Cheng put away his smile, looked straight ahead with a calm face, and said, "I don't know. Let's follow them and see first."
The two continued to follow the wedding procession forward. As they walked, Song Ge found that the location of Wu Yilan's home was almost the same as in modern times, which made her extremely delighted. After thinking for a while, she decided to get to Wu Yilan's home before Hou Chenyi.
Zhai Cheng highly approved of Song Ge's idea. The two quickened their pace, overtook the wedding procession, and arrived at Wu Yilan's home.
As soon as they entered the door, they were greeted by a sea of red. Red lanterns were hanging everywhere, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of joy.
The fact that Song Ge was Wu Yilan's best friend remained unchanged. When Wu Yilan's parents saw Song Ge coming, they quickly invited her to take the seat of honor.
Song Ge waved her hand and refused, saying that she had something to talk to Wu Yilan about and wanted to see her.
After hearing this, Wu Yilan's parents looked a bit embarrassed and said that according to the old rules, the bride was not supposed to see anyone before her wedding.
Song Ge really hadn't thought of this problem. She had no choice but to temporarily agree with Wu Yilan's parents.
Song Ge led Zhai Cheng around the Wu family compound. It had to be said that Wu Yilan's parents attached great importance to their precious daughter's wedding. Every place in the mansion that was visible to people was swept clean and decorated with red silk cloth, giving people a jubilant feeling.
After strolling for a while, Song Ge sent the servants away and led Zhai Cheng furtively towards Wu Yilan's room.
Zhai Cheng couldn't help laughing out loud when he saw her sneaky look.
Song Ge glared at him angrily and pulled Zhai Cheng forward. "Let me tell you, Zhai Cheng, don't laugh at me. I don't want to be like this either, but there's no other way. We must see Yilan before Hou Chenyi. Otherwise..." Thinking of the heart - rending cries of Wu Yilan after being hurt in modern times, Song Ge felt heartache again. She shook her head, trying to shake off the bad memories in her mind.
Failing to save Wu Yilan in time in modern times had always been a knot in her heart. Every time she thought about it, she felt as if a knife was stabbing her heart. These days, she had been blaming herself, thinking that it was all her fault. She blamed herself for not discovering Hou Chenyi's disguise earlier and for not persuading Wu Yilan to stay away from Hou Chenyi. All of this was her fault.
These self - blaming voices were like a mountain, pressing on Song Ge so hard that she could hardly breathe. She had always wanted to avenge Wu Yilan and kill that bastard Hou Chenyi to atone for her sins.
In modern times, there was no chance and it was too late. But now it was different. Only she and Zhai Cheng had the memories of modern times. Wu Yilan and Hou Chenyi didn't. Everything was still salvageable. This time, she must not let the tragedy happen again.
Song Ge clenched her fists and silently prayed in her heart, "Yilan, you must wait for me!"
Song Ge successfully led Zhai Cheng to Wu Yilan's room according to the location in her memory.
Just as they reached the door, they heard Wu Yilan's voice coming from inside.
Song Ge gently pushed the door open a crack and peeked inside secretly.
"Nanny, do I look good like this?" Wu Yilan's face was blushing.
The woman called Nanny by Wu Yilan was a woman in her forties with a few strands of white hair. Not only was there a smile on her face, but also in her eyes. "Good - looking, very good - looking. Miss is the most beautiful woman in the world."
"Nanny." Wu Yilan said coquettishly, propping her chin on her hands and looking at herself in the mirror. "You're just teasing me."
"Not at all. Nanny is telling the truth. Miss is really beautiful! Otherwise, how could she have bewitched Young Master Hou so much?" Nanny said as she combed Wu Yilan's hair.
Hearing the name of her sweetheart, Wu Yilan's face turned even redder. "No way." She said in a charming voice.
Watching from the outside, Song Ge couldn't help but feel worried. It seemed that even in the Republic of China, Wu Yilan was still so infatuated with Hou Chenyi. What should she do?
"Nanny, it's so late. Why is there no movement outside? Could you go outside and take a look?" Wu Yilan secretly glanced at the door and then quickly lowered her head, not daring to let Nanny know that she was actually impatient.
But Wu Yilan's little thoughts had already been seen through by Nanny. Nanny smiled and said, "Miss, it's not that it's too late. It's just that you're too impatient." Nanny covered her mouth and snickered.
"However, it's understandable for Miss to be impatient. Young Master Hou is a rare young talent. Who wouldn't want to marry him! But Miss, don't worry. Young Master Hou is not an ordinary man. You're the only one in his heart!" Nanny laughed even more cheerfully.
After hearing Nanny's words, Wu Yilan felt as sweet as if she had eaten several pounds of sugar, but she pretended to be angry and snatched the rouge from Nanny's hand. "Nanny, you're making fun of me again. I won't let you comb my hair anymore." Wu Yilan pouted.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything." Nanny nodded with a smile.
Song Ge couldn't stand it anymore. She was just about to push the door open when Zhai Cheng grabbed her wrist. Song Ge looked up in confusion, wondering why Zhai Cheng suddenly stopped her.
"Zhai Cheng, you..."
Zhai Cheng grabbed Song Ge's wrist and led her to the rockery. "Were you just going to go in and tell Wu Yilan that Hou Chenyi is not a good man and stop her from getting married?"
Song Ge nodded. "Yes! Isn't this the purpose of our coming?" Song Ge rubbed her forehead. "Zhai Cheng, why did you suddenly pull me out? I haven't told Wu Yilan yet." Song Ge twisted her wrist. Fortunately, Zhai Cheng knew how to control his strength. The force was not too great and it didn't hurt much.