Chapter 293 Adding makeup

When Su Qingwan subconsciously wanted to avoid him, Lu Jing held her wrist and with a slight force, Su Qingwan's body leaned towards him. Su Qingwan was slightly startled and was about to avoid him, but Lu Jing had already approached her. His movements were very slow, an involuntary touch, but also a test. Su Qingwan watched him approach and a warm kiss fell on her lips.

This was not the first time they kissed. She had deliberately used the beauty trap when she played the role of the Princess of the Southwest. She had drunk a little alcohol at that time and was a little confused.

But now, the gentle touch and focused gaze always gave her a panic that she had nowhere to escape. She couldn't sort out her emotions, nor could she avoid his entanglement.

Lu Jing deepened the kiss. Qingyun, who was originally carrying some chilled fruits, came over, but when he saw the two people kissing in the pavilion, he turned his back and cursed a few words in his heart. The servants in the villa were all trained and had strict rules. No one dared to peek. The surroundings were very quiet and occasionally one could hear the sound of fish jumping out of the water.

Su Qingwan heard the intertwining heartbeats, each one becoming harder to ignore.

"Xiao Wu, wait for me in the villa. On the wedding day, I will pick you up in a sedan chair carried by eight people." Lu Jing pressed his thumb on the lips that he had kissed, and his voice was particularly gentle.

According to the customs of Dayuan, the newlyweds cannot see each other seven days before the wedding, otherwise it is regarded as a bad omen. No one knows when this rule was passed down, but it has become an imperceptible agreement that everyone will abide by.

"Okay!" She was actually looking forward to the wedding. She originally thought it was a political marriage. Even if she had feelings for him, she was prepared to have children with Lu Jing. But deep down, she was very averse to marriage and the capital city. She was very resistant to entering into an intimate relationship, and she was also afraid that because of her personality, she would not be able to devote herself wholeheartedly, which would disappoint others.

But Lu Jing seemed very sure that they would be husband and wife for life and they would grow old together. He was too sure and responsible, which invisibly brought Su Qingwan a lot of security.

After Lu Jing left, Su Qingwan sat in the courtyard in a daze. Her mind followed Lu Jing's soul out of his shell, and she couldn't help but think of many past events, including the time when Lu Jing stabbed her in Nanfeng Tower and almost took her life. Their red string had been tied when they were in the southwest, and it had been broken for a while, but was often renewed again. From uncle and sister-in-law to the Princess of the Southwest and the deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, she had always worn a mask.

It seemed as if she had never truly gotten along with him in her true self. Su Qingwan was also vaguely uneasy. Lu Jing's love for her was due to the life-saving grace he showed her in the southwest. He was blind and in poverty, so he was forced to be tied to her side. Was it transference? When he was blind, he became too attached to her. Even though she was his eldest sister-in-law, he would rather bear the stigma. She was not sure whether this emotion was his empathy or he really liked Su Qingwan.

Therefore, she did not have too many expectations for marriage. When she decided to arrange the marriage, she did not care whether Lu Jing really liked her or not. Even if it was just because of saving her life, she would not mind if he wanted to marry her.

She just wanted Huainan to be safe, and marrying Lu Jing was the best way to do that. Being entangled in love would only trap herself. After she had learned enough in the southwest, she took power and was in charge of the general affairs of the southwest fiefdom. Anyone who has tasted power would not suffer because of love and give up power, and she was no exception.

Such a marriage seems to be more solid.

Power, interests and emotions are intertwined, and everyone is trapped here.

But why did she feel that... this marriage was not just a struggle for power. Lu Jing was sincere to her. Although it was not as good as power, it was also extremely rare.

She couldn't be as sincere to him.

"This is also good!" Su Qingwan thought positively.

Qingyun said, "Girl, are you happy to marry the prince?"

She knew that the girl would definitely be unhappy going to the capital, and marrying the Regent would make things complicated in the future, and the court would definitely be bloody.

"I'm very happy." Su Qingwan said honestly, "Anyway, marriage is beyond our control. We have to get married. Lu Jing is the best choice. He likes me and I like him too. He has a good family background, good looks, and good character. He is also healthy and has no bad habits. He is also easy to get along with his mother-in-law. He is really a great husband."

"Oh, it seems to be true if you say so, young lady." Qingyun didn't like Lu Jing very much. She felt that no man in the world was worthy of her daughter. But after choosing and choosing, if she really had to choose someone to marry, it would be the prince. At least he was really good-looking and had decent character.

The girl is not wronged!

Days passed by, and to others, they might be very dull, but to Su Qingwan, she gradually became nervous. The wedding was held in the Regent's Palace, and Lu Jing personally supervised it. The officials from the Ministry of Rites had been in charge of the weddings of the Emperor and Empress, so it was easy for them to be in charge of the Regent's marriage. As long as they followed precedents, such a wedding would not go too wrong.

Lu Jing wanted to give Su Qingwan a grand wedding within the scope permitted by regulations, with as much fanfare as the wedding of an emperor and empress. The officials from the Ministry of Rites were extremely dissatisfied and after their talks with Lu Jing failed, they complained to the eldest princess.

He thought that the princess would not allow Lu Jing to be so arrogant. The wedding regulations of the regent king were beyond the etiquette. Who knew that the princess would ignore it? "The marriage between the court and Huainan is a major event in the court. The wedding should be grand to show respect. The regent king pays for it, so let him do it."

Since the princess didn't care, the people from the Ministry of Rites had no choice but to do as they were told.

Su Qingwan didn't care about the turmoil in the court, as it had nothing to do with her. She stayed at home preparing for her wedding. The day before her wedding, the eldest princess came to the mansion to see her.

Su Qingwan was a little surprised. She had said everything she needed to say to the princess, and her attitude was very clear. As long as Nian Qing was there, she and the princess were the most reliable allies, and she didn't need to come looking for her specifically before the wedding.

The eldest princess smiled and said, "Xiaowu, don't be nervous, I'm just here to add some makeup to you."

Although Su Qingwan and the eldest princess have Nian Qing as a bridge and become allies, they both know that they are wary of each other, and Su Qingwan does not dare to regard her as a real family member.

"Xiao Wu thanks His Highness." Su Qingwan said politely, "I am alone in the capital with no relatives or friends. I am really happy that Your Highness can come to help me with my makeup."

The eldest princess' maids came over carrying a sandalwood box. The box was very large, as if it contained something large. Su Qingwan's curiosity was aroused. The box was made of very old material, as if it had been stored for a long time. The carving was from more than ten years ago and was very exquisite.

The maids opened it and were immediately dazzled by the golden light. In the box was a set of gorgeous ruby headpieces, a set of kingfisher phoenix crowns, two pairs of clear jade bracelets, a pair of oriental pearls as big as a baby's fist, and many other exquisite and gorgeous jewellery. The workmanship was very delicate and it was obvious at first glance that they were not folk items.

This box was so priceless that Su Qingwan was a little surprised.

"Your Highness? This is..."

The princess smiled gently, "This is the dowry that my mother prepared for me. Later, the Huainan Palace was destroyed and your brother died in battle, so these things were left unused. I kept them in the old palace to collect dust, so as not to be saddened by the scene. I didn't expect that these things would see the light of day. Xiaowu, just think of them as your brother and I adding to your dowry. If it weren't for the incident that year, these things would have ended up in the Huainan Palace. Your brother couldn't send you off, so these mundane things represent his thoughts. He hopes that you and Lu Jing will live happily together forever."