Mu Fengqie never expected Lou Yueying to be so fragile. She was actually so enraged that she fainted. If she had known earlier, she would have been more restrained. Now, she even felt a little guilty.
Lou Yueying was sent back to the General's Mansion by Sun Yuerou. At this time, Lou Mingkou also learned that it was Mu Fengqie who had been playing tricks behind the scenes. Immediately, he marked Mu Fengqie with an exclamation mark in his mind.
The Queen and the Empress Dowager were extremely anxious. The wedding banquet was set for three days later. Although the news had spread like wildfire in the imperial city, most people were full of doubts about this hasty imperial bestowal of marriage.
The Crown Prince was in his prime and it was indeed time for him to get married. Lou Yueying, the daughter of the General's Mansion, was worthy of the Crown Prince in terms of both family background and appearance. However, a wedding that should have been grandly held was completed in just three days, which inevitably made people suspicious.
Lou Yueying reluctantly got into the sedan chair. The reason she obediently went through with the wedding banquet was because of what Mu Fengqie had said. Those words had spurred her on. She was determined to gain supreme power and then trample Mu Fengqie under her feet.
Yuan Yuchuan got drunk and staggered back to the bridal chamber. When he saw Lou Yueying sitting on the bed with the veil on, he became more alert. He had to stay vigilant at all times, otherwise, he might be assassinated by her if he wasn't careful.
He walked towards Lou Yueying somewhat nervously. At this moment, Lou Yueying was also nervously clutching her wedding dress. Although she knew what was going to happen next, she still couldn't help but feel nervous.
Yuan Yuchuan lifted the veil and saw a beautiful face. Lou Yueying looked much more gentle in her wedding dress and with her delicate makeup.
"After drinking this cup of wedding wine, we'll be husband and wife. I know you've always had feelings for someone else. I won't force you. You can sleep on the bed tonight and I'll sleep on the floor."
Yuan Yuchuan was amazed by Lou Yueying in her wedding dress, but he still didn't dare to force her. He was afraid that she might be hiding a knife in her wedding dress. After all, marrying her was just a temporary expedient. It would be better for him to let her feel more comfortable.
Lou Yueying never expected Yuan Yuchuan to say such things. Her tightly clasped hands finally relaxed, and she looked at Yuan Yuchuan with gratitude.
She had indeed thought that if Yuan Yuchuan forced her, she would rather die to prove her purity. Now it seemed that the Crown Prince was as reasonable as the rumors said. Little did she know that it was just an act put on by Yuan Yuchuan.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, thank you." Lou Yueying happily raised her wine cup.
As long as she remained a virgin, she still had a chance to marry Jing Xunce. She was sure she could find an opportunity to get out of this situation unscathed. Then she would have a chance to be with Jing Xunce.
The two drank the wedding wine and then went to sleep. The entire Crown Prince's Mansion was calm, and Lou Yueying soon fell asleep.
Mu Fengqie's left eyelid kept twitching as soon as she got up early in the morning. She began to feel uneasy. A twitching left eyelid was supposed to be a sign of good luck, but what good luck could happen to her? Could it be that a pie would fall from the sky?
After breakfast, Mu Fengqie, Shen Yiru and Li Wantong were making cosmetics while discussing Lou Yueying's embarrassing incidents. Xiao Qing staggered in as if there was a ghost chasing her.
"Xiao Qing, after spending a few days with Yiru, you're becoming more and more like her. Are you running so fast because there's a dog chasing you?" Mu Fengqie shook her head, looking both helpless and doting.
Xiao Qing gasped for breath and stammered, "Miss... M... M... Master and the Fifth Prince are back!"
As soon as Xiao Qing finished speaking, the three women in Tingfengyuan were all shocked and sat on the stools as if they had been petrified. Especially Mu Fengqie and Li Wantong, they were so excited that they began to tremble.
Mu Fengqie jumped up and rushed out in a hurry. Sure enough, she saw Jing Xunce and Yuan Yuhan standing at the door of Tingfengyuan.
The Minister's Mansion was like a second home to Jing Xunce, so he took off his thick mask, revealing his stunningly handsome face. When he saw Mu Fengqie, he smiled and stretched out his arms, looking at her with a smile.
Mu Fengqie threw herself into Jing Xunce's arms. Tears streamed down her face. All the grievances of these days seemed to collapse at this moment. As long as he was back safely, these grievances didn't matter.
Yuan Yuhan covered his eyes and didn't want to watch this heart - melting scene. At this time, Shen Yiru and Li Wantong also ran out. Li Wantong immediately saw Yuan Yuhan standing beside them. Her eyes involuntarily turned red.
She couldn't remember how many years it had been since she last saw him. All the things that had happened in the past were as vivid as if they had happened yesterday. Finally, she could stand in front of him confidently again.
Shen Yiru had heard about what had happened between Mu Fengqie and Jing Xunce and also knew Jing Xunce's identity. She never expected that seeing him in person, he would be even more handsome than Lou Xingzhou. He was truly dazzling.
"Come on, you two lovebirds. Have you had enough? Can you think about the feelings of the rest of us?" Shen Yiru rolled her eyes.
As a single girl with a secret crush on someone, being shown such a public display of affection made her think of Lou Xingzhou involuntarily.
Mu Fengqie pulled Jing Xunce and Yuan Yuhan into Tingfengyuan. Only then did Yuan Yuhan notice Li Wantong in Tingfengyuan. He was first stunned and then suddenly realized.
"Is this Sister Wantong? It's been a long time. Sister Wantong has grown into a beautiful young lady." Yuan Yuhan recognized Li Wantong and said with a smile.
Li Wantong shyly lowered her head, her eyes full of admiration. "I didn't expect Brother Han to still remember me after all these years."
"We grew up together. If you hadn't stayed at home all the time, we wouldn't have been separated for so many years. Is your face better?" Yuan Yuhan asked with concern.
Hearing this, a look of embarrassment flashed across Li Wantong's face. She cared most about her face and most of all, about what Yuan Yuhan thought of it. Hearing the word "face" from his mouth made her feel uncomfortable.
"Yes, it's all better. I won't stay at home anymore." Li Wantong gritted her teeth and said.
She didn't dare to look at Yuan Yuhan's expression for fear of seeing disgust on his face. She didn't want to be disliked by him.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Yuhan walked up to her and touched her head. Li Wantong stood there stunned, not knowing what to do for a moment.
She never thought that after so many years, her Brother Han would still touch her head. She was so flattered that she was like a child. Mu Fengqie and Shen Yiru couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh secretly.
The group sat in Mu Fengqie's bedroom. Yuan Yuhan drank several glasses of water before he came to his senses. They had been on the road for three days to reach the imperial city. They could have returned to the imperial city with the army, but Jing Xunce was in such a hurry that they set off early.