Everyone's eyes were glued to the screen, filled with anticipation. What was about to happen today was sure to shake the entire capital.
Chu Jinjin is really something else, she actually came to steal the bride.
Xu Wenda thought so too.
He stared blankly at Chu Jinjin, whom he could hardly recognize, and subconsciously murmured her name. Then, the red ribbon in his hand tightened.
From beneath the red veil came the bride's low, furious roar through gritted teeth: "Xu Wenda, how dare you!"
Xu Wenda had no intention of going.
He understands this trade-off.
Just as his mother said, the fate of the Xu family now rests entirely in his hands. Today is his wedding day, and he can only have one bride.
But if we don't give an explanation, it probably won't work.
Xu Wenda glanced at the huge crowd, gritted his teeth, and said loudly, "Jinjin, I know you have deep feelings for me, and I am very grateful. I'm sorry, our fate has come to an end."
Chu Jinjin: "......."
What did he say?
A gasp rippled through the crowd.
"I know you can't let go, but please have some self-respect." Xu Wenda felt a sharp pain in his heart. He spoke resolutely, but his eyes held a thousand unspoken words.
Since the marriage proposal, his future father-in-law has never given him a kind look. Last night, he sent a servant with a message: treat Ruoyun well, and if he finds out that she is still entangled with Chu Jinjin, he will not show her any mercy.
This must also be the intention of the Imperial Concubine.
With Ruoyun's current status, she could basically choose any powerful and wealthy family in the capital, but she could only marry into the Xu family.
Therefore, no matter how reluctant he was, he couldn't show it.
Chu Jinjin felt as if her worldview had been brutally crushed and rubbed into the ground.
If Xu Wenda misunderstood that she came to cause trouble, it's understandable, given the circumstances.
But that's what he actually thought?
In front of countless people, he not only expressed his loyalty to the bride, but also indirectly implied that he was the one who was entangled in the relationship.
He got all the advantages in the world.
Before she could think of what to say, more than a dozen servants armed with sticks rushed out of the door, followed by Lady Xu.
Chu Jinjin quickly raised her hand: "Don't misunderstand, I'm not here to cause trouble."
Unlike Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold, a bunch of bandits, whom you can fight and kill at will, or even your own guards, this is the Xu Marquis's residence, and there's also the bride of the Imperial Concubine's sister. If she really makes a move, it's like giving the other side an opportunity.
No matter how strong she is, she can't go against the soldiers.
Chu Jinjin took a step back and raised her voice: "Xu Wenda, I'm here to collect my dowry."
It would have been better if she hadn't said that.
Lady Xu's expression changed drastically, as if she had seen something terrifying, and her voice trembled: "Arrest this wretch!"
Disrupting a wedding is terrible, but it's even worse to have the fact that the dowry was used exposed in front of so many people.
The servants, who knew some of the inside story, immediately charged towards Chu Jinjin with murderous intent.
There were so many people that they didn't even hear anyone shout anything.
She wouldn't care even if she heard it; she's just a frail woman.
Xu Wenda was in a terrible dilemma. He held the wedding ribbon in one hand and hung in mid-air with the other. Finally, he overcame his fear and whispered in a barely audible voice, "Don't hurt Jinjin."
No one else heard it except for the bride, Wang Ruoyun.
Chu Jinjin didn't want to fight, so she squeezed into the crowd. The onlookers understood her meaning and, not afraid of being surrounded by people, deliberately moved closer to the front.
It's one thing to divorce your wife for the sake of wealth, but you can't even let her vent her anger?
Chu Jinjin was extremely grateful and shouted at the top of her lungs to explain, "Madam Xu, don't misunderstand, I'm not here to cause trouble. Give me back my dowry and I'll leave immediately."
Every word, every phrase, was like a needle pricking Lady Xu's face, making her look almost unrecognizable.
The onlookers, who had been watching the spectacle, finally broke free from their spectator mood and began to voice their grievances.
"The dowry of the third young lady of the Chu family seems to be very large. I heard that it is enough for dozens of carriages."
"They've already said they're not here to cause trouble, so hurry up and bring out the dowry."
"Don't be so arrogant and bully people, or you'll spend it all."
"It's quite possible. The Xu family married Chu Jinjin for money."
"......."
Lady Xu was so angry she almost vomited blood. If this continued, things would get out of control. She shouted sternly, "Xu Yong, what are you standing there for?"
Xu Yong is the son of her personal maid, and now he is the head of the guards and her confidant.
"Swords have no eyes, folks, please step back. If you get hurt, don't blame me for not warning you." Xu Yong gave his servants a wink, drew his longsword, twirled it beautifully, and charged forward, immediately scaring the crowd into retreating.
Watching the spectacle is fine, but risking your life is not.
A kind reminder urged Chu Jinjin to run away quickly.
Chu Jinjin didn't run away. She sighed and went to meet Xu Yong.
This is forcing her to take action.
Xu Yong didn't dare to strike. The young master's sweetheart was here. He slowed his sword strike, whispering, "Miss Chu, don't resist. Come with me obediently into the manor. With the young master here, he won't harm you... Ah~~"
The words that followed flew up with the person, soaring over the crowd and landing heavily on the red carpet at the entrance.
The scene was deathly silent.
Except for those closest to the scene, no one saw what happened.
Chu Jinjin withdrew her leg and walked forward unhurriedly: "Now can you listen to my explanation?"
A man who happened to have witnessed what was happening in the pharmacy finally found his chance and excitedly shouted, "Believe it now! Now you believe it! You guys are no match for her! Miss Chu single-handedly defeated the entire Black Eagle Mountain stronghold and rescued Boss Chu!"
Chu Jinjin: "......"
It's not that exaggerated.
Only Xu Yong believed it. He scrambled to his feet, clutching his chest, and reported with difficulty, "Madam, she is very skilled. I... we are afraid we are really no match for her."
He knew best what had just happened; Chu Jinjin had kicked him in the chest.
That strength was definitely not something an ordinary woman should possess.
"Useless thing, get out of here!" Lady Xu glared at him fiercely. She didn't believe it. How could it be? Then she used the same encouraging method as Lady Wang, "Whoever can capture this lowly servant will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver."
Her family's wealth was long gone, so she subconsciously didn't dare to covet Chu Jinjin's dowry.
Chu Jinjin had already approached, walking past Xu Wenda. Her gaze fell on Xu Wenda's ears, and she frowned: "These are my earrings. Who gave you permission to wear them?"
Lady Xu: "..."
Chu Jinjin remembered all her dowry items clearly. These South Sea pearl earrings were bought by her father from beyond the Great Wall at great expense. She loved them very much and had planned to wear them when she returned to her parents' home.
Lady Xu blushed and said, "You lowly servant, stop talking nonsense. What do you mean by your dowry?"
I absolutely refuse to admit it!
Chu Jinjin shook her head, roughly understanding what had happened. She turned to the crowd and said loudly, "I ask everyone to be my witnesses. If what Lady Xu brought is not my dowry, then I will give up all the dowry and kneel down to apologize. How about that?"
The crowd responded loudly.
Of course! It's getting more and more lively.
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