Chapter 50 Prepare Yourself to Be My Queen
Shen Qingci raised her hand and pressed her temple. Since her rebirth, her nightlife has been far more exciting than before.
Either the scumbag boyfriend and the bitch have gone crazy, or the future husband is making a surprise visit at night...
"Why has Your Highness come?"
Her voice was slightly hoarse from just waking up. She slowly sat up and noticed that Chu Jichen was holding a rather exquisite wooden box.
Chu Jichen seemed somewhat surprised that she would wake up, and a hint of barely perceptible apology flashed in his cold eyes: "I left the capital for Changyuan a couple of days ago to take care of some business. It's a coastal city that's rich in pearls from the East and South Seas, as well as various kinds of coral and jade. The artisans there are skilled, and the jewelry they make is quite unique. So I bought some for you."
“I just got back to the city. I was planning to quietly put my things in your room and leave, but I didn’t expect to wake you up.”
He frowned: "If I had known, I should have waited until you went to the palace to express your gratitude the day after tomorrow, and then mixed these things with the rewards His Majesty gave you, and sent them over together, which would have saved me this trouble."
Shen Qingci was somewhat surprised. She thought Chu Jichen had come specifically to see her, but she didn't expect... he was just delivering some things on the way.
"It's alright, I've just been sleeping too lightly lately."
Huo Yunzhan would occasionally come to her room in the middle of the night and go crazy, so she dared not sleep too soundly, for fear that she might accidentally expose something.
Shen Qingci simply put on her robe and got up, skillfully lighting the candle on the table.
She took two clean white porcelain teacups, poured two cups of warm tea, and gently pushed one of them in front of Chu Jichen.
Chu Jichen handed the box to her: "Then take a look for yourself and see if you like it."
Shen Qingci opened the box as instructed. Inside lay a set of headdress jewelry, meticulously crafted from the finest pearls and superior red coral, adorned with tiny gemstones. The workmanship was exquisite, luxurious yet elegant, and exuded a strong sense of celebration.
Next to it were a matching necklace, earrings, and a pair of lustrous bracelets.
"How beautiful!" Even though Shen Qingci was used to seeing treasures, he couldn't help but be amazed. "Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness. I like it very much."
"I'm glad you like it." Seeing her happy expression, Chu Jichen couldn't help but smile gently in his usually cold eyes. "When I first saw this set of jewelry, I felt that it suited you perfectly. I thought... on our wedding day, you could wear it and you would definitely be... the most beautiful woman in the world."
When did they get married?
Shen Qingci's heart skipped a beat! These were the headdresses and jewelry he had prepared for their wedding?
Chu Jichen seemed to see the surprise and helplessness in her eyes. He lowered his eyes slightly and said in a low and gentle voice, "Not only the jewelry, but your wedding dress is also being made at a fast pace. Judging from the days, it should be finished in a few days. At that time, I will find an opportunity to bring it to you so that you can try it on and see if it fits."
Shen Qingci blinked, a complex and indescribable emotion welling up inside her.
She really hadn't expected that Chu Jichen had been preparing for their wedding in such an orderly manner.
From the imperial decree bestowing the marriage upon him to the headdress, jewelry, and wedding dress he has arranged everything perfectly.
She was busy seeking revenge and scheming against Huo Yunzhan and Liu Ruolan, and it seemed that... she hadn't prepared anything.
"I……"
She was about to say something when Chu Jichen gently interrupted her: "I am the one who will marry you. You just need to prepare yourself and be my queen."
"As for the others, I'll take care of them."
He paused, then seemed to remember something: "Oh, right, there is indeed something I need you to do."
Shen Qingci looked up and saw Chu Jichen's meaningful smile: "Your current identity is, after all, still the widow of General Huo Yunzhan, the General Who Conquers the West. You need to find a way to let the Huo family know about the imperial decree of marriage that I gave you before we officially get married."
"Otherwise, it would make our marriage seem illegitimate and give rise to gossip, which could lead to unnecessary trouble."
Shen Qingci frowned. Should the Huo family find out?
Although Huo Yunzhan has temporarily calmed down due to his health, his stubborn nature makes it absolutely impossible for him to stand by and watch her marry someone else, especially since... the person she is to marry is none other than the powerful regent Chu Jichen!
She hadn't planned to let the Huo family know. Her original plan was to give them an unforgettable "surprise" on the day of her wedding to Chu Jichen!
Chu Jichen seemed to see through her concerns, and the smile on his lips deepened: "When I say let them know, I don't necessarily mean that they should know clearly that you are going to remarry, and that the person you are remarrying is me."
"All you need to do is think of a clever way to put that imperial decree of marriage right under the noses of the Huo family."
"Whether they know what's written in the imperial edict or not is not important. What's important is that they know such an imperial edict exists."
"In this way, when we get married in the future, if they jump out and accuse you of being promiscuous and unfaithful, you can confidently produce the imperial edict to shut them up and leave them speechless."
Shen Qingci instantly understood Chu Jichen's intention. This method was indeed brilliant!
This matter is neither particularly difficult nor particularly simple, but upon reflection, it is rather interesting.
A hint of eager interest flashed in Shen Qingci's eyes; she would have to find a good opportunity.
...
Because of what happened that night, Liu Ruolan seemed to have calmed down.
Huo Yunzhan was even busier, busy seeking medical treatment and medicine. He invited almost every doctor in the city with a little reputation.
Wanqing smiled and said, "The owner of that pharmacy really didn't lie to me. The medicine was not only fast-acting and effective, but... even the imperial physicians in the palace couldn't find out that the Marquis had been poisoned! They only said that he was overworked and had been indulging in too much sex!"
“‘Excessive indulgence leads to kidney deficiency and depletion of essence and blood, making it difficult to have sex.’” Wanqing mimicked the physician’s tone, giggling coquettishly. “In this way, no matter how hard Huo Yunzhan racks his brains, he will never suspect you, Miss! He will only blame all the mistakes on that stupid woman, Liu Ruolan!”
Shen Qingci nodded; it was indeed a good medicine.
After Wanqing finished speaking, she took a brand-new set of formal attire for a third-rank noblewoman from the clothes rack next to her and carefully helped Shen Qingci put it on.
Shen Qingci must enter the palace today to express his gratitude.
"Miss, you look so elegant and noble in this outfit, with an extraordinary air about you!"
Shen Qingci looked at herself in the mirror. The woman in the mirror had beautiful features and a cool expression. She was wearing an elaborate imperial robe, which added a touch of majesty that she didn't usually have.
The clothes themselves may not be particularly stunning or beautiful, but... the identity and meaning they represent are the most important things right now.
She carefully tidied her clothes, making sure there was nothing amiss, and then led Wanqing slowly toward the gate of the mansion.
Just as they reached the hanging flower gate of the outer courtyard, they ran into Liu Ruolan, who was also about to leave.
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