The strong desire in his heart to protect a girl began many years ago when he met Shen Shiyun by chance. After that, he had not felt this desire for a long time. He did not expect that after so many years, that familiar feeling would reignite from the ashes. He smiled bitterly as he looked at her white and tender skin. It seemed as if it would break if he blew on it. Two streaks of tears still clearly hung on her face. He sighed and looked at the table that was littered with cups and plates. He could only smile bitterly to himself.
Because he was in a fixed position, he could not move his four limbs. After a while, he felt his whole body become sore and numb. Not long after, his body became stiff. From time to time, he would feel a stabbing pain. He could not help but smile bitterly to himself. He rubbed Cheng Jiaxuan's hair and said to himself, "Xiao Xuan, aren't you known for being able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk? Sure enough, at the end of the drinking contest, the one who is still sober is the one who suffers the most. "He looked at the night sky. It was quiet all around. It was destined to be another sleepless night.
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The Shangguan Yaohua sent the Xuan Shuang back to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. They wandered around the streets a few times. In the end, they could not delay any longer and had no choice but to return to the Prince's mansion. At the same time, she prayed in her heart, "I hope that during the few days I was away, Ruoyu has solved all the problems for me. My foster father finally thought it through and did not urge her to stay any longer. She and Manor Lord Ping have already left. They have gone to live a peaceful life in the mountains. It would be best if Manor Lord Ping could repay his daughter well so that she would be content and happy for the rest of her life. After I return to the mansion, I will never see them again. I can read official documents with peace of mind … "
She thought about this all the way. However, when she actually stepped into the mansion, what she saw was a completely different matter. As far as the eye could see, there were large fluttering red ribbons everywhere. The word "happiness" was pasted everywhere. It was as if they were afraid that others would not know that an auspicious event was taking place in the mansion. A group of servants were bustling about, running all over the place. Their steps were lighter than usual, and they were all carrying large chests covered with red cloth. There were also a few pieces of valuable carved jade.
Shangguan Yaohua was dumbstruck for a moment; she wondered if she was lost in thought and walked into the wrong mansion. Hastily she withdrew, and then she saw the plaque on the top of the building. It was indeed Prince Fu's Mansion. Immediately an ominous premonition flashed through her heart.
With a hundred and twenty percent doubt in his heart, he carefully stepped into the manor and coughed dryly. As expected, he successfully attracted the attention of all the servants. However, this effect seemed to be too sensational. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at him in unison. There were also a few people who laughed and turned to whisper to the people around them.
By this time, no matter how slow Shangguan Yaohua was, he could still feel that he was the center of their conversation. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, he waved his hand and said, "Go back to work, do your own things." While walking toward the master bedroom, he wanted to find Prince Fu and ask him what was going on.
He had not taken more than a few steps when suddenly several servants came forward to greet him with smiles on their faces. They repeatedly bowed with cupped fists and said, "Xiao Wangye is overjoyed!" "Congratulations Xiao Wangye, congratulations Xiao Wangye."
Shangguan Yaohua was at a loss. "What are you talking about?" Benwang has just returned home, what is there to be happy about? "He remembered that Shunzhi had indeed promised him that as long as he could find Xuan Shuang, he would raise his official rank. However, by the time he saw his son, he would have been busy reminiscing about the old days and nurturing the father-son relationship. The reward imperial edict had not been officially issued. These people were so excited, what was the reason for it?
A servant laughed and said, "Xiao Wangye is too much, he kept us all in the dark. Could it be that he was worried that we would disturb his wedding feast?" "Wedding feast?" Shangguan Yaohua asked in surprise. "Whose wedding feast?"
The servant laughed and said, "Everybody asked you for wine, naturally it would be yours. You are about to marry Miss Ping, you must invite guests, you cannot leave us out. In any case, we brothers are old brothers who have gone through fire and water with you, we know how to keep a low profile … that whatever 'keeping a low profile' is a good thing, but you must not hide it too much. Otherwise, won't you be treating us as outsiders? "
Shangguan Yaohua was baffled. "What nonsense are you talking about?" My wedding with Miss Ping? The eight characters have not been set in stone, when did I agree to marry her? "The servant laughed and said," We know Sir's face is thin, we don't have to hide it from you anymore! Wangye has even chosen the date, we are all busy preparing the bridal chamber for you, in the end we cannot hide it from you. Could it be that Xiao Wangye is afraid that we will disturb the bridal chamber at night? "
Shangguan Yaohua saw that this matter was true, his anger surged. "This wretched s1ut!" She dared to feign compliance with me but oppose me in secret? Tell me, where is she? "The group of servants were still immersed in their joy, at first they were confused and asked in a daze," What? "Shangguan Yaohua suppressed his anger and said," Answer me, where is Ping Ruoyu? I want to find her and settle this debt, I want her to give me an explanation! "
The group of servants did not dare to lie to Xiao Wangye, they replied with fear and trepidation, "Miss Ping is resting in her bedroom …" But they were also afraid of stirring up trouble, so they persistently advised, "But Miss Ping has just recovered from a serious illness, her injury is not completely healed yet. Xiao Wangye, you must control your emotions, don't be rough with her. Xiao … Xiao Wangye? "
How could Shangguan Yaohua listen to them? He turned around and left, thinking, "She hasn't recovered yet, but she can turn my Wangfu upside down. If I wait until she recovers, won't she tear down the roof as well? This kind of crazy woman wants to be a guest in my Wangfu, she can only dream about it! She'll have to wait until her next life. "
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. When he reached Ping Ruoyu's room, he kicked the door open and barged in without even bothering to announce his arrival. Ping Ruoyu was sitting on a bamboo chair in front of the window, her hands fiddling with a needle and thread. There was a piece of bright red cloth spread out on her knees. It was not a festive red, but rather a glaring red.
As soon as she saw Shangguan Yaohua enter the room, she did not panic or get angry. Instead, a tranquil and gentle smile appeared on her face, like a wife waiting for her husband. "Yao Hua Gege," she happily said, "You're finally back? This is the wedding robe I spent the night sewing. Do you think it looks good? The Wangfu's arrangements are more or less complete, and the bridegroom's tasks are not few either. You must prepare early. " These words were like challenging the limits of one's anger. At the same time, she pushed the bright red wedding robe in front of him, showing it off as if she was asking for credit.
Shangguan Yaohua was unable to restrain his anger. Looking at the phoenix wings on the wedding robe, he resisted the urge to tear it to pieces. Instead, he snatched the robe and fiercely threw it to the ground. He raised his foot and stomped it over, sweeping it to the side. "Prepare your ass! What's the meaning of all that mess outside? You better give me a clear explanation as soon as possible! "
Ping Ruoyu was not surprised. She leisurely picked up the wedding robe, brushed the dust off, and said with a smile, "It's just as you see. The day that Adoptive Father chose for us is truly an auspicious day. If we get married on such a joyous day, we'll definitely receive the blessings of the Heavens. "
Shangguan Yaohua was about to go crazy from anger. "Shut up!" he shouted. "Damn it, you say one thing in front of my face and another behind my back. Acting first and reporting later, I'll admit that you have the ability! Did you forget what you promised me? Didn't you say that you'd help me reject this absurd marriage? "
Ping Ruoyu immediately replied, "That's right. I did promise you that before, but after getting along with you for a few days, I realized that I've truly fallen in love with you. Only when you're by my side can I feel at ease. Even when I was unconscious, you stayed by my bedside and didn't leave my side. I knew that you wouldn't let me come to any harm. Because of this, I was able to sleep without worry. A few days ago, when you weren't at home, I felt that something wasn't right. No matter what I did, I couldn't raise my spirits. I always felt that a certain part of my heart was empty. It wasn't until I saw you today that I felt as if I've come back to life. I finally know that I can't live without you. I don't ask for anything else. I just hope that you'll give me a chance. Let us have a chance to face the hardships of the future together. Your pursuit is my belief, and your promise is my unwavering protection. My sky is raining. Those are my tears. Only when I meet you can it turn into a sunny day. I'm willing to use all my love to exchange for a pitying look from you when you look back. You're my everything, my only one. We're like two small boats anchored at the harbor. When the wind is calm, we depend on each other. When the wind blows, no matter how rough the future is, we'll support each other and eventually reach the distant shore. "
Shangguan Yaohua supported herself with one hand on her waist. After Ping Ruoyu finished speaking with assurance, she sneered and said, "Eldest Miss, are you done with your play? How can a woman like you truly fall in love with someone else? Weren't you also dead set on Li Yijie back then? Why are you pretending to be in love for the first time now? "
Ping Ruoyu spoke with conviction, "Alliance Head Li already has Miss Nangong. The two of them have gone through many trials and tribulations together. They've never left each other. They'll never be separated again. How can I break up this pair of lovebirds? Moreover, now that I think about it, my feelings for Alliance Head Li are nothing more than a misconception. " Shangguan Yaohua imitated her tone and said, "On a broader scale, your feelings for me now will also be nothing more than a misconception in the future."
Ping Ruoyu shook her head forcefully and said, "Your adoptive father also approved of our marriage. Everyone in the residence is preparing for our new house. The invitations for the banquet have also been sent out. All of our friends and family know about this joyous occasion. These past few days, congratulatory gifts have arrived one after another. Now that you've suddenly announced that it's a bust, aren't you wasting everyone's good intentions? Where will my adoptive father's face be placed? My father is already old and only wants to see his daughter get married grandly. Only then will he be able to resolve one of his worries. Do you really want his wish to be dashed? Have you never considered the feelings of your elders? "
Shangguan Yaohua sneered and said, "Are you trying to pin such a big label on me again? If you want to get married, go get married yourself. I'm not going to be embarrassed with you. Just return all the congratulatory gifts from whichever family they came from. We won't owe them any favors! What does my adoptive father think have to do with me? When has he ever considered my feelings? My biological parents are long dead. Your family's elders and I have nothing to do with each other! Why are you glaring at me? I'm not some filial son or virtuous grandson. You've misjudged me. You still have the chance to regret it now. If you play this dirty trick with me, I'll only look down on you for the rest of my life. How can I let you have your way? "
Ping Ruoyu sneered and said, "Gege Yao Hua, I'm not that easy to bully. If you insist on rejecting me, I'll dare to seek death again! The first time I dared to bring everyone down with me at Ping Jia Village, you should understand that I wasn't just saying that to scare you. I know that you spent a lot of effort to save me. If I die, others will definitely accuse you of being heartless! "
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