Chapter 540 The Bride Has Arrived

The Crown Prince of Wei did not accept it immediately. Instead, he looked Yun Yichen over and, seeing that his expression was normal, he took it and examined it carefully.

"There's nothing special about this jade pendant. Are you sure you're not lying to me?"

A jade pendant could change his father's mind; did Yun Yichen really think this jade pendant was an imperial sword?

Yun Yichen never expected that Crown Prince Wei would believe him; his original goal was simply to send the person away.

"If everyone could see the secret within, does Your Highness think I would still dare to carry it with me?"

Yun Yichen's casual question instantly dispelled most of the Crown Prince of Wei's doubts. Looking back at Gu Shuyan, who was clinging tightly to Yun Yichen, the Crown Prince of Wei knew that he probably really couldn't take Gu Shuyan away.

"Alright, since that's the case, then I'll take this jade back with me. But let me make this clear beforehand: if I find out you've lied to me, don't blame me for being ruthless."

After uttering those harsh words, Crown Prince Wei turned and left the courtyard with an air of nonchalance.

Once only the young couple remained, Yun Yichen summoned Zhong Lin and instructed him, "Send a few men to secretly follow Crown Prince Wei and make sure he is sent back to Wei."

"Yes!" Zhong Lin turned and left. Gu Shuyan looked at the three-point worry on Yun Yichen's face and opened her mouth.

"Ask whatever you want!"

He had already revealed too much just now, it would be strange if Gu Shuyan didn't ask anything.

"Are you connected to the royal family of Wei?"

Gu Shuyan organized her thoughts and asked the question accurately.

Yun Yichen nodded upon hearing this, acknowledging Gu Shuyan's words. Seeing that Gu Shuyan seemed about to ask something else, a servant hurriedly ran in from outside.

Seeing Gu Shuyan, the servant was stunned for a moment before reporting to Yun Yichen, "My lord, the gentlemen in the front courtyard are making a fuss about wanting to drink with you!"

Yun Yichen had sneaked out, and now that the banquet was being held, the adults were already in an uproar because the groom hadn't shown up.

"I'll go first. You can ask me anything when I get back tonight."

After giving instructions to Gu Shuyan, Yun Yichen left the bridal chamber with the servant.

Looking at the mess inside the room, smashed and destroyed in the fight, Gu Shuyan was at a loss for what to do.

"Madam, the bridal chamber is ready. Please come with me."

The speaker was none other than the woman who had taken the blow for Gu Shuyan earlier.

The woman had changed into a maid's outfit and looked no different from the other maids. However, upon closer inspection, her steps were noticeably lighter and her posture more upright than the other maids.

"Are you alright after that slap?"

Gu Shuyan was surprised that Crown Prince Wei would attack her, and looked at the woman with some worry.

"I have nothing to say, please come with me, Madam."

The woman remained expressionless, treating Gu Shuyan with a purely businesslike demeanor.

Gu Shuyan had initially thought that since someone had taken the slap for her, she should at least thank the woman properly and offer her some compensation. However, seeing the woman's attitude, Gu Shuyan immediately abandoned her intention to comfort her.

After taking off their red veils, the two followed the maid around two long corridors and finally arrived at a courtyard.

Gu Shuyan walked to the front of the courtyard and looked up. The plaque read "Cuiwei Courtyard" in three large characters.

"This will be Madam's courtyard from now on. Please come in, Madam."

Seeing that Gu Shuyan had stopped, the maid turned around and saw that the light was shining on Gu Shuyan, making the red color even more vivid.

Pearl and Yufei, who heard the commotion in the courtyard, quickly came out to greet them.

"Miss, are you alright?"

The two men looked Gu Shuyan up and down, wishing they could take off her red wedding dress and examine her thoroughly to see if she was injured.

"Now that Madam has entered the Yun family, please ask the two young ladies to change how they address her from now on."

The woman's face remained expressionless, as if this joyous day had no effect on her whatsoever, and she was even rude to Gu Shuyan's head maid.

Despite it being their first meeting, Pearl and Yufei immediately realized that this woman, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, was not someone to be trifled with.

If they were still in the Marquis's residence, the two women would have retorted, but now they are the young lady's dowry maids, and their words and actions represent the face of the Marquis's residence.

Therefore, they can only humbly accept the mistakes pointed out by others.

"Alright, let's go inside and take a look."

Gu Shuyan had at least exchanged a few words with the woman and knew that she was not easy to get along with, so she patted the two of them on the shoulder and led them into Cuiwei Courtyard.

Cuiwei Garden is more than twice the size of the courtyard where Gu Shuyan stayed before. Upon entering the courtyard, the first thing you see is a bamboo forest. Beyond the bamboo forest is a clear artificial stream. After crossing the stream on a bridge, you will find the main house of the entire courtyard.

Because the owner of the courtyard is getting married today, the entire main house is adorned with large red lanterns symbolizing joy. Just like its owner, they are dazzling and bright.

"Madam, please put on your red veil."

The final part of today's wedding, the unveiling of the veil, has not yet been officially completed, which is why the woman gave this reminder.

Gu Shuyan was initially surprised by the scene before her, but then the woman's cold voice came to her ears again, and Gu Shuyan came back to her senses.

"Thank you for reminding me, Miss." Gu Shuyan said, handing the red veil she was holding to Pearl, who then put the veil back on Gu Shuyan's head.

The three men, one leading the way and the other two supporting her, guided Gu Shuyan to the actual new house.

"The bride is here."

Someone shouted, and the door to the new house was immediately pulled open from the inside, and a bunch of people squeezed out.

Gu Shuyan's ears twitched, and then she felt someone grab her. She was then surrounded by a group of people and squeezed into a room.

"Sister Shuyan, we've come to ask for red envelopes."

Xu Shan'er usually had the best relationship with Gu Shuyan, so it was most appropriate for her to ask for a red envelope at this time.

"Yes, yes, I want a red envelope, I want a red envelope."

A group of teenagers echoed Xu Shan'er. These children had come with their parents to the wedding banquet. Eating the banquet was secondary; what they were most interested in was the bride, Gu Shuyan.

Originally, everyone gathered here to see the bride's face, but when they heard Xu Shan'er say that they could ask for red envelopes, they immediately started to cheer and shout.

"Pearl, distribute the red envelopes."

Hearing these childish voices, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but smile. She then directed Pearl to distribute the red envelopes that had been prepared in advance.

"Sister, I want to see what the bride looks like."

A child who was only four or five years old pulled a girl who was a little over ten years old and shook her sleeve.

"Be good, little brother. We'll see after the groom lifts the veil." The little girl was clearly not new to this kind of occasion.