Jiang Yin shook his aching head and felt a surge of sorrow. He almost lost his balance.
It seemed like...he had loved Gu Ying too, otherwise why would his heart ache this much and his head feel so bad.
He clenched his fists tightly, trying hard to get those strange memories out of his mind.
He didn't forget what he had to do today. He just froze for a moment before lightly walking over.
With the experience from last time, this time he directly knocked Gu Ying unconscious, not giving her a chance to struggle.
Looking at the woman lying on the bed, Jiang Yin couldn't help swallowing. He sat on the edge of the bed...and stretched out his big hand to land on her red sash.
"Gu Ying, you forced me to do this."
His slender fingers lightly moved and untied her clothes.
The unique feminine scent lingered around his nose like mist. Even just lying there, the rise and fall of her chest presented a beautiful scene.
Jiang Yin's eyes darkened, and the corners of his mouth curled up coldly. "Do you think I don't know about the things you've done? I just don't understand why you hate me, Gu Jia and Mrs. Liu so much..."
"You would rather ruin your own reputation just to drag Gu Jia into the lightless mud."
"You've ruined my career, my reputation, and my marriage..."
"You hate me so much, doesn't that mean you loved me deeply?"
Saying this, Jiang Yin laughed to himself. His big hand stroked her veiled face through the red gauze, gently caressing her facial features with affection. "Does your noble husband know you were once my wife?"
"Does he know how much you love me like this?"
"Hahahaha, Gu Ying, Gu Ying..."
"Last time I drugged you, and you narrowly escaped." His handsome face twisted, the corners of his mouth hanging a meaningful smile. His big hand grasped her slender and delicate wrist, lightly kissing it. He said profoundly, "But this time, you have no escape..."
Just then, the sound of footsteps outside grew louder and louder.
The corners of his mouth curled up as he leaned down to press the soft body beneath him. His big hand directly reached out and ripped off the red veil on her face—
...
Zhao Changdu finished reciting his poem urging the bride to put on makeup. Surrounded by everyone, he walked through the pavilions and towers of the Gu manor, and arrived at the entrance of Twilight Snow Studio.
At this moment, the door of Twilight Snow Studio was tightly shut.
Zhao Changdu's clear eyes looked towards the door. His handsome face was like a painting, imagining what the little girl inside must look like now. It was probably her first wedding, so she must still be nervously hiding inside, unwilling to come out.
Today was lively and joyous, so the masters were exceptionally tolerant of the servants.
No one came to open the door, but Zhao Changdu was not angry about it. He was extremely patient.
The matchmaker aptly smiled, "Your Highness, go ahead and push the door open yourself. The bride is probably shyly waiting for you inside."
Hearing this, Zhao Changdu chuckled lightly. He pushed the door open with his big hand and strode into the yard with his long legs.
"Your Highness, wait! If you want to see our second sister, you still have to get past us!"
Gu Wan mustered her courage to stop Zhao Changdu. Her little hand nearly touched his elegant jade belt.
Zhao Changdu frowned in disgust.
She timidly looked up at the man, and her small face instantly flushed red as her heartbeat quickened.
"Your Highness..." In the cold winter weather, her pretty eyes widened appealingly. She only felt her fingers burning. "Today is a day of great joy. You can't get angry, or it will be unlucky. Fourth sister, let's go in first."
After saying this, she tried her best to reveal a sweet and innocent smile, determined to leave a deep impression on the prince.
According to Dong Li's customs, it was not easy for the groom to take away the bride. The bride's sisters still had the final obstacle where the groom had to provide a large enough red envelope to see the shy bride.
Today was Zhao Changdu's big wedding, so all procedures followed Dong Li's folk customs for celebration.
Therefore, when Gu Wan pulled Gu Shuang to run into the bridal chamber first, he was not actually angry at all, and waited patiently in the yard.
Although the Qilin Army behind him was cold and neat, making people not dare to get close, today was their master’s big wedding, so there were a few more smiles on everyone’s faces.
Huai An held a large umbrella in his arms, hiding two large red envelopes. Flower-like snowflakes fluttered down as he looked forward to crossing this last hurdle.
The groom, as graceful as an orchid tree, wore fiery red robes contrasting purely with white, creating a strong visual impact.
Gu Wan looked back at the prince and took a deep breath, believing Jiang Yin would not ruin her plan at this critical moment.
She covered her lips and smiled, not pushing the door open herself, but letting the unaware Gu Shuang go first.
"Fourth sister, hurry up and open the door. Let's not keep the prince waiting impatiently."
"Third sister, don't push me."
Gu Shuang helplessly stretched out her little hand and pushed open the door.
Just as Gu Wan was about to loudly announce the news of her second sister's lost chastity as planned, she suddenly caught sight of Gu Ying sitting vivaciously in front of the bronze mirror, smiling at her.
"Third sister has come too?"
Gu Wan froze stiffly where she stood, her face instantly pale white.
What was going on? Where was Jiang Yin?
Shouldn't she see a half-naked Gu Ying when she opened the door?
Before she could figure it out, Gu Shuang had already happily run in to close the door.
"Second sister, you haven't put on the phoenix crown and veil yet. The prince is waiting outside. Don't let him see your face now. Keep it as a surprise for the prince to see alone on your wedding night."
There were no maids in the room. Gu Shuang enthusiastically went to get the phoenix crown.
Gu Ying looked at Gu Wan meaningfully. "Third sister is very enthusiastic today."
Earlier, Gu Wan had still mocked her marriage coldly and sarcastically. Now she was so kind to help block the groom. No matter how you looked at it, it was laughable.
Gu Wan chuckled dryly. Her eyes anxiously scanned the surroundings but did not find Jiang Yin at all.
Her mind was full of questions, but she still pulled the corners of her lips and said politely, "Second sister, don't stand on ceremony. We are sisters... Today is second sister’s joyous occasion and also one for our Gu manor. It’s only right that I come to block the groom for you."
"It was to see the prince, right?"
Gu Wan's face flushed red. "No—”
Gu Ying stared at her flustered appearance, seemingly amused, but didn’t say more. "Third sister, I can't live up to being called second sister."
Gu Wan's mouth twitched awkwardly as she stood in place at a loss.
But Gu Ying no longer paid attention to her. Seeing Gu Shuang walk over with her phoenix crown, she sat up straight.
Gu Shuang was steady. She knew today was the most important day for Gu Ying. Although Yanzhi and Yin Lan were not by her side for the moment, Gu Shuang was still very careful about fitting the exquisite and luxurious phoenix crown on Gu Ying's head.
Gu Shuang sincerely said, "Second sister looks truly beautiful today."
Gu Ying smiled and held Gu Shuang's cold little hand. "Fourth sister, is it snowing heavily outside?"
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Jiang Yin shook his aching head and felt a surge of sorrow. He almost lost his balance.
It seemed like...he had loved Gu Ying too, otherwise why would his heart ache this much and his head feel so bad.
He clenched his fists tightly, trying hard to get those strange memories out of his mind.
He didn't forget what he had to do today. He just froze for a moment before lightly walking over.
With the experience from last time, this time he directly knocked Gu Ying unconscious, not giving her a chance to struggle.
Looking at the woman lying on the bed, Jiang Yin couldn't help swallowing. He sat on the edge of the bed...and stretched out his big hand to land on her red sash.
"Gu Ying, you forced me to do this."
His slender fingers lightly moved and untied her clothes.
The unique feminine scent lingered around his nose like mist. Even just lying there, the rise and fall of her chest presented a beautiful scene.
Jiang Yin's eyes darkened, and the corners of his mouth curled up coldly. "Do you think I don't know about the things you've done? I just don't understand why you hate me, Gu Jia and Mrs. Liu so much..."
"You would rather ruin your own reputation just to drag Gu Jia into the lightless mud."
"You've ruined my career, my reputation, and my marriage..."
"You hate me so much, doesn't that mean you loved me deeply?"
Saying this, Jiang Yin laughed to himself. His big hand stroked her veiled face through the red gauze, gently caressing her facial features with affection. "Does your noble husband know you were once my wife?"
"Does he know how much you love me like this?"
"Hahahaha, Gu Ying, Gu Ying..."
"Last time I drugged you, and you narrowly escaped." His handsome face twisted, the corners of his mouth hanging a meaningful smile. His big hand grasped her slender and delicate wrist, lightly kissing it. He said profoundly, "But this time, you have no escape..."
Just then, the sound of footsteps outside grew louder and louder.
The corners of his mouth curled up as he leaned down to press the soft body beneath him. His big hand directly reached out and ripped off the red veil on her face—
...
Zhao Changdu finished reciting his poem urging the bride to put on makeup. Surrounded by everyone, he walked through the pavilions and towers of the Gu manor, and arrived at the entrance of Twilight Snow Studio.
At this moment, the door of Twilight Snow Studio was tightly shut.
Zhao Changdu's clear eyes looked towards the door. His handsome face was like a painting, imagining what the little girl inside must look like now. It was probably her first wedding, so she must still be nervously hiding inside, unwilling to come out.
Today was lively and joyous, so the masters were exceptionally tolerant of the servants.
No one came to open the door, but Zhao Changdu was not angry about it. He was extremely patient.
The matchmaker aptly smiled, "Your Highness, go ahead and push the door open yourself. The bride is probably shyly waiting for you inside."
Hearing this, Zhao Changdu chuckled lightly. He pushed the door open with his big hand and strode into the yard with his long legs.
"Your Highness, wait! If you want to see our second sister, you still have to get past us!"
Gu Wan mustered her courage to stop Zhao Changdu. Her little hand nearly touched his elegant jade belt.
Zhao Changdu frowned in disgust.
She timidly looked up at the man, and her small face instantly flushed red as her heartbeat quickened.
"Your Highness..." In the cold winter weather, her pretty eyes widened appealingly. She only felt her fingers burning. "Today is a day of great joy. You can't get angry, or it will be unlucky. Fourth sister, let's go in first."
After saying this, she tried her best to reveal a sweet and innocent smile, determined to leave a deep impression on the prince.
According to Dong Li's customs, it was not easy for the groom to take away the bride. The bride's sisters still had the final obstacle where the groom had to provide a large enough red envelope to see the shy bride.
Today was Zhao Changdu's big wedding, so all procedures followed Dong Li's folk customs for celebration.
Therefore, when Gu Wan pulled Gu Shuang to run into the bridal chamber first, he was not actually angry at all, and waited patiently in the yard.
Although the Qilin Army behind him was cold and neat, making people not dare to get close, today was their master’s big wedding, so there were a few more smiles on everyone’s faces.
Huai An held a large umbrella in his arms, hiding two large red envelopes. Flower-like snowflakes fluttered down as he looked forward to crossing this last hurdle.
The groom, as graceful as an orchid tree, wore fiery red robes contrasting purely with white, creating a strong visual impact.
Gu Wan looked back at the prince and took a deep breath, believing Jiang Yin would not ruin her plan at this critical moment.
She covered her lips and smiled, not pushing the door open herself, but letting the unaware Gu Shuang go first.
"Fourth sister, hurry up and open the door. Let's not keep the prince waiting impatiently."
"Third sister, don't push me."
Gu Shuang helplessly stretched out her little hand and pushed open the door.
Just as Gu Wan was about to loudly announce the news of her second sister's lost chastity as planned, she suddenly caught sight of Gu Ying sitting vivaciously in front of the bronze mirror, smiling at her.
"Third sister has come too?"
Gu Wan froze stiffly where she stood, her face instantly pale white.
What was going on? Where was Jiang Yin?
Shouldn't she see a half-naked Gu Ying when she opened the door?
Before she could figure it out, Gu Shuang had already happily run in to close the door.
"Second sister, you haven't put on the phoenix crown and veil yet. The prince is waiting outside. Don't let him see your face now. Keep it as a surprise for the prince to see alone on your wedding night."
There were no maids in the room. Gu Shuang enthusiastically went to get the phoenix crown.
Gu Ying looked at Gu Wan meaningfully. "Third sister is very enthusiastic today."
Earlier, Gu Wan had still mocked her marriage coldly and sarcastically. Now she was so kind to help block the groom. No matter how you looked at it, it was laughable.
Gu Wan chuckled dryly. Her eyes anxiously scanned the surroundings but did not find Jiang Yin at all.
Her mind was full of questions, but she still pulled the corners of her lips and said politely, "Second sister, don't stand on ceremony. We are sisters... Today is second sister’s joyous occasion and also one for our Gu manor. It’s only right that I come to block the groom for you."
"It was to see the prince, right?"
Gu Wan's face flushed red. "No—”
Gu Ying stared at her flustered appearance, seemingly amused, but didn’t say more. "Third sister, I can't live up to being called second sister."
Gu Wan's mouth twitched awkwardly as she stood in place at a loss.
But Gu Ying no longer paid attention to her. Seeing Gu Shuang walk over with her phoenix crown, she sat up straight.
Gu Shuang was steady. She knew today was the most important day for Gu Ying. Although Yanzhi and Yin Lan were not by her side for the moment, Gu Shuang was still very careful about fitting the exquisite and luxurious phoenix crown on Gu Ying's head.
Gu Shuang sincerely said, "Second sister looks truly beautiful today."
Gu Ying smiled and held Gu Shuang's cold little hand. "Fourth sister, is it snowing heavily outside?"
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