As soon as Nanny Wang lifted a corner of the curtain, Han Yunxi stepped on her hand and asked darkly, "The auspicious hour hasn't arrived yet. Are you asking me to get off the sedan chair?"
"No, no! I … I wasn't careful, I wasn't careful! "Nanny Wang explained, enduring the pain without crying out.
Only then did Han Yunxi release her, elegantly withdrawing her foot and leaning lazily against the sedan chair.
The Han Family usually abused her in all sorts of ways, but they didn't treat her unfairly at this wedding. The sedan chair was spacious and comfortable enough for her to sleep in.
She wasn't stupid enough to actually go back and come back tomorrow. If she did, who knew what else would happen to delay the auspicious hour tomorrow?
The Duke of Qin's estate couldn't refuse the imperial edict, but they could make all sorts of excuses to delay the wedding. In the end, she'd be the one to suffer losses.
Although Han Yunxi didn't want to marry, she knew she had to enter the Duke of Qin's gates. Otherwise, if the palace blamed her, she'd be pushed out as a scapegoat.
The Duke of Qin's marriage and official consort had already caused a stir in the city. If she waited outside the gates, news would definitely spread to the palace. As long as the palace paid attention, the Duke of Qin's estate would open the gates for her at the auspicious hour tomorrow no matter how unwilling they were!
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi shifted to a more comfortable position and slept peacefully.
By now, the pampered Grand Concubine Yi had lost her usual leisure. She personally rushed to the side gates of the Duke of Qin's estate and peeked through the cracks to see the celebratory red outside. Her well-maintained face turned gloomy.
"Mufei, this woman Han Yunxi's so strange. Outside, they say she's timid, but why is she so bold today? Just then, the palace sent someone to ask what happened, "Murong Wanru said with a worried expression.
She was Grand Concubine Yi's adopted daughter, gentle and virtuous, resigned to adversity. She'd served Grand Concubine Yi since she was young and was even more intimate than her own daughter. Her "mufei" was enough to show her status in the Duke of Qin's estate.
"This ugly freak, she's fighting with me at our doorstep?" Grand Concubine Yi narrowed her eyes sinisterly, her finger lightly drawing a line across her neck to signal Murong Wanru to get rid of her.
Murong Wanru's face filled with panic. "Mufei! It's inauspicious for someone to die in front of our house. What if His Majesty blames Gege? "
The Duke of Qin's residence was surrounded by guards, so it was inexcusable for someone to die at the entrance. Moreover, the entire capital was paying attention to this matter.
Grand Concubine Yi wasn't stupid. She calmed down and understood the logic. "Fine, so that's why she's staying here! Tsk, tsk, tsk, why is this ugly freak so scheming? "
"Mufei, what do we do now? When the auspicious hour arrives tomorrow, should we open the door or not?" Murong Wanru asked helplessly.
"Hmph, if she wants to enter this door so badly, then let her in. This consort wants to see how long she can stay!"
Grand Concubine Yi couldn't afford to provoke her. In the heavily guarded Duke of Qin's estate, no matter how big the news was, it wouldn't spread outside.
Murong Wanru nodded helplessly, but a smug look flashed through her eyes.
She had long hoped for Han Yunxi to enter the gates. Grand Concubine Yi wanted to betroth her to the Duke of Qin, but she was born lowly and couldn't become official consort. She could only settle for being a concubine, afraid that the position of official consort would be taken away by someone powerful.
A disfigured woman like Han Yunxi was only a tool used by the emperor to humiliate the Duke of Qin. She'd only make the Duke of Qin and mufei loathe her and never have a chance to turn things around. As for the official consort personally appointed by the empress dowager, even if she died, the position would still be empty. This was the best way to go.
Murong Wanru was in a good mood as she took Grand Concubine Yi's hand and carefully walked with her.
"Aye, the empress dowager's going to bestow you to Feiye. My lifelong wish has been fulfilled," Grand Concubine Yi softly patted Murong Wanru's hand with regret.
"Mufei, Wanru only wants to serve you for the rest of my life," Murong Wanru hastened to express herself.
"You can serve me for the rest of your life if you're my daughter-in-law. If you're free, go to the Duke of Qin's study more often, understand?" Grand Concubine Yi smiled.
Murong Wanru's face turned red as she lowered her head. Anyone who saw her would feel pity for her, making Grand Concubine Yi like her even more.
"Muhou, the Duke of Qin should be back tonight. Otherwise, who's going to kick the sedan door tomorrow?" Murong Wanru asked next.
"That's good. She can keep waiting in the sedan chair," Grand Concubine Yi's tone was as casual as if she was talking about the weather.
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