Chapter 616: Marriage Exchange (3)

Meanwhile, in the Shen Mansion, Shen Yue had already dressed up, but had driven everyone out, leaving only Shen Dongling.

If you looked closely, you could see that Shen Dongling had also dressed up meticulously. She was naturally a beauty, but her inactivity had hidden her beauty. Today, dressed as a newlywed, she looked even more stunning. But Shen Yue had no time for admiration or jealousy. Seeing Shen Dongling approach, she said, "Hurry up, change clothes with me!"

The matchmaker and Chen Ruoqiu, who had been speaking, had already left. Over the past few days, Shen Yue had appeared to be gradually accepting the marriage under Chen Ruoqiu's pressure, no longer seeming to reject it. In reality, she was secretly plotting with Shen Dongling about how to exchange marriages. The more she interacted with Shen Dongling, the more she felt she was easily deceived, even more foolish than the former Shen Miao.

Shen Dongling hurriedly changed her clothes while whispering, "Second sister, I'm very scared."

"Don't be afraid." Chen Yue was afraid that Shen Dongling would regret it at this critical moment, so she comforted her, "Don't worry, I will explain to my parents tomorrow that this matter was entirely caused by me, and you will not be implicated in the slightest. As long as today passes, you will be the legitimate young lady of the Yuanwailang family, and no one will dare to look down on you."

Shen Yue tempted Shen Dongling with her status, and seeing her fear fade a little and a blush on her face, she couldn't help but secretly despise her. If she hadn't had to, she wouldn't have let Shen Dongling live so well for no reason. But now, she had no choice but to give Shen Dongling the title of a lady.

Just as she had put on her clothes, she heard the sound of someone walking outside. Shen Yue quickly hid behind the screen in the room, and Shen Dongling also quickly covered her head with a veil.

Shen Yue's maid walked in. Since the Shen family no longer had any other sisters, she was supported by the maid as she left. Shen Dongling, on the other hand, left early, using the excuse of helping out in the kitchen. No one paid her any attention.

Chen Ruoqiu had intended to exchange a few words with Shen Yue before boarding the sedan chair, but she saw Shen Yue, supported by a maid, walking straight into the sedan chair without even turning her head towards Chen Ruoqiu. Seeing this, Chen Ruoqiu felt a little sad, thinking Shen Yue was still blaming him for getting married, but there was nothing she could do. Fearing further complications in the public eye, she followed the instructions of the bridesmaid.

The sedan chair rattled away, about to be carried to the Yuanwailang's residence. Chen Ruoqiu also wanted to pack up and follow him to the Yuanwailang's residence, just when Chang Zaiqing came by. Perhaps to match the atmosphere of today's wedding, Chang Zaiqing also wore a light peach-colored cotton embroidered jacket and skirt. Because she always wore refreshing colors such as blue and black, it was rare for her to wear something bright, which was quite charming. Chang Zaiqing smiled and said, "The second young lady will have a good future after she gets married."

When Chen Ruoqiu saw Chang Zaiqing, she remembered that she hadn't seen him for a long time. Ever since they last spoke, Chang Zaiqing had been busy with something, and she herself was preoccupied with Chen Yue's marriage, so she hadn't gone to talk to him. Seeing Chang Zaiqing's eyes and eyebrows moving, with more color than before, she felt a stir in her heart and smiled, "Sister Qing, do you still visit my sister-in-law's house often these days?"

Chang Zaiqing smiled and shook his head, saying, "Not often. The Madam and the General are both very busy, so they don't have much time for casual conversation."

Chen Ruoqiu was certain Chang Zaiqing was lying, thinking she was shy. He patted her hand and said, "Sister Qing is so charming, I have to find time to talk to you." Chen Ruoqiu thought that once the Shen Yue incident was over, he would ask Chang Zaiqing how things were going. Shen Yue had been forced to marry into the Wang family. While the Wang family was not bad, Chen Ruoqiu felt a pang of frustration at the thought of his daughter not being able to marry her beloved, and even the rift between him and him over it. Meanwhile, Shen Miao, now a coveted figure in Dingjing, had previously believed that Shen Miao would meet a tragic end after being abducted. However, she had returned alive, and thanks to Princess Rongxin's intervention, the rumors were dispelled. Looking across Dingjing, if Shen Miao had wanted to marry the prince, it was possible. The thought of Shen Miao having something so easily within her grasp, filled Chen Ruoqiu with resentment. Thinking about how a vulgar woman like Luo Xueyan could actually have children, Chen Ruoqiu wanted to destroy her.