Chapter 249
However, when everyone saw Duan Gan's crimson robe and then looked at the bride he was staring at, ignoring the tense atmosphere, they inexplicably had the illusion that he was the groom.
Otherwise, who would wear a red robe to someone else's wedding, especially to capture the groom? It would be even more humiliating than being mocked to his face.
Furthermore, since Duan Gan spent most of his time looking at the bride, it's hard not to suspect that something is amiss.
But this person happens to be Duan Gan, this cold and ruthless devil, the least likely thing to happen to him.
So they are negating what they just thought.
Even as he was leaving, Duan Gan's eyes were still fixed on her, his fierce expression clearly indicating that he would come back to settle scores with her.
Murong Jia Hui, who was standing to the side, had already keenly sensed the awkwardness between them. She remained silent and continued to observe everything before her.
After seeing the menacing soldiers retreat, Murong Huaishi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Tao Tao, who was standing there dumbfounded, with a condemning gaze. He thought he would see her crying and repenting, but in reality, she was not much different from usual.
He felt she had become increasingly unfathomable. She wasn't like this before, or was this her true nature?
Murong Huaishi coughed and said with a stern face, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and take the county princess back to the courtyard."
The words had barely left her lips when no one dared to step forward and forcefully take her away.
Even if the wedding is canceled and she is no longer the Crown Princess, she will still be the high and mighty Princess Huaimin.
Lu Shuqing was busy comforting the distinguished guests and returning the gifts one by one. But there was no reason to take back gifts that had been given. Even if the wedding was canceled, they were all of extraordinary status and could afford to give such gifts.
Seeing this, Murong Jia Hui walked over and carefully observed her expression, whispering, "Sister, let's go back first. Father and Mother are handling things here."
Tao Tao smiled faintly at her upon hearing this, then turned and left.
Rong'er looked at Tao Tao sitting in front of the bronze mirror with a worried expression, then looked at Wu Mama beside her, feeling somewhat at a loss. Suddenly she heard her say, "Take off all the headdresses."
The house still retains its festive atmosphere, with red carved candles, exquisite paper-cuts, and red lanterns in the courtyard.
Worried that the sight would trigger her sadness, Granny Wu quickly ordered everyone to dismantle the items and restore them to their original state.
Tao Tao remained aloof and silent, making it impossible to discern her thoughts. When Murong Jia Hui saw her like this, she assumed that Tao Tao was still reeling from the shock.
Especially for someone as strong-willed as her, such a change of events must be even more distressing.
However, if an ordinary woman were to have her fiancé arrested and imprisoned in front of so many strangers on her wedding day, suffering a loss of reputation and becoming a laughingstock, she would probably be devastated.
She didn't wallow in self-pity or cry, and her resilience has already won over many people.
Suddenly, Tao Tao turned around and looked at Murong Jia Hui, who was sitting not far away, and said, "Sister Jia Hui, I have something I need your help with."
She opened her eyes wide in confusion. "Me?"
Seeing the girl in front of him nod, he got up and walked over.
"What is it that you need your older sister to do?"
"Please go to the Tao family and tell my mother that we can set off now. Tell her to keep a low profile and also to avoid people when you go."
What does that mean? Where is her mother going?
Murong Jia Hui was a little confused, but she still nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll go now."
When Granny Wu heard what Tao Tao said, her eyes flickered, as if she had guessed Tao Tao's next plan.
Tao Tao: "Close the door."
After closing the door, only Tao Tao, Leng Qiao, Rong'er, and Leng Qiao remained in the room.
She took the hot tea that Rong'er handed her, held it with both hands, took a small sip, and removed the heavy phoenix crown and ornaments from her head, leaving only a hairpin to hold her hair up.
She changed her clothes into her usual light-colored casual clothes.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her slender shoulders, making her appear even more petite and harmless.
They sensed that Tao Tao had something important to say, and they waited quietly.
After a long while, she finally looked up at them and said, "We can't stay in the Celestial Empire anymore. I lost this gamble. We have to leave."
Upon hearing this, Rong'er gasped in shock, covering her mouth and stammering, "County...County Princess, where...where are we going?"
This is the Celestial Empire, and she is the Princess Huaimin of the Celestial Empire. She is saying that if she leaves the Celestial Empire, all under heaven will be nothing but yellow earth, so where can she go then?
"Let's...go to Xia Kingdom for a visit."
Just then, the sound of pattering rain came from outside. Large raindrops lashed against the window frame with the strong wind, making a crackling sound. The wooden door was slightly ajar, and a gust of cold wind blew it open with a bang.
Everyone suddenly felt a chill.
Tao Tao smiled knowingly: "Rong'er and Granny Wu, go to the mortuary outside the city first. There's a carriage there. Go there and wait to meet my mother. You two go first, and Leng Qiao and I will catch up later."
The three of them stared at her in astonishment, then quickly realized what she meant and said yes.
After discussing it, Rong'er and Granny Wu packed some necessary valuables, put the bundle in the food box, and left the mansion as usual.
After leaving the mansion, they took a long detour to the street to buy some pastries, and then split into two groups, heading towards the city gate at the same time.
Before long, the rain intensified, pounding on the bluestone slabs and splashing up murky water droplets.
Murong Jia Hui, accompanied by her maid, knocked on the Tao family's door. The steward, seeing the newcomers, looked them up and down suspiciously. "Who are you?"
The rain was pouring down, and the two women's skirts were quite wet. The maid said anxiously, "We are from the Prince's Mansion, and we have come specifically to see Madam Tao."
Upon hearing that they were from the Prince's residence, the steward told them to wait in the living room.
At this moment, Xia Chaohua, Xixin, Yu Shan, Yu He, and Ji Xian were all in the side room. Today, everyone was happily attending Tao Tao's wedding banquet at the Prince's Mansion.
As a result of this incident, at Tao Tao's instruction, they returned as soon as the army left.
Xi Xin originally didn't want to leave, but in such a chaotic situation, and with everyone's eyes on Tao Tao, she couldn't find a gap to squeeze through.
"Aunt Tao, can't we really go to the Prince's Mansion to see the boss?"
Xia Chaohua looked up at Xi Xin, who was speaking, holding Tao Liang in her arms, a look of worry on her face.
Yu Shan said, "Don't worry, the boss will be fine. You have to trust her. No matter what happens, she can definitely handle it."
He had a natural trust in Tao Tao, believing that she was capable of solving any problem, so he wasn't as worried as they were.
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