Ronghua bid farewell to everyone and was helped into the sedan chair.
Upon arriving at the palace gates, they changed into the bridal sedan chair and, led by the King of Wu, the wedding procession proceeded to the princess's residence with great fanfare.
The wedding ceremony was held at the princess's residence. Although it appeared lively, the scale was actually reduced by half a level.
Ronghua didn't care about any of that; all she wanted was to live happily ever after with her beloved husband.
Yuan Shen couldn't come over, but the King of Qin and the King of Wu didn't have that concern.
Several princes arrived and kept pouring wine for Meng Liang, almost delaying their wedding night.
While the princess's residence was bustling with activity, Guan Ying was sitting in the courtyard of the Ding family's medical clinic, far away in the south of the city, looking at the moon overhead.
Aunt Ding stayed with her the whole time, afraid that she might do something rash again.
Seeing that she remained silent, Aunt Ding couldn't help but offer some advice.
"Ah Ying, since things are already set in stone, don't overthink it. The Meng family is heartless, but we all know you're a good person. If you're willing, your aunt will introduce you to a new husband right away!"
Guan Ying smiled.
"Aunt Lao, you're worried. I'm fine. I'm just a little worried about Mao Mao."
Aunt Ding sighed.
"I didn't expect that old hag from the Meng family wouldn't let go of Mao Mao... But then again, Mao Mao is the first child of the Meng family. No matter how ruthless that old woman is, she still cares about her grandson to some extent. Don't worry too much."
Guan Ying didn't reply. She held a palm-leaf fan and idly swatted away the mosquitoes, her mind drifting back to the scene when she returned to the Meng family two months ago.
Meng Liang gave his wife a letter of release instead of a letter of divorce, probably because he felt guilty.
But so what?
This slight guilt will turn into pride and excitement after today.
Riding high on their success, the Meng family married a princess, instantly becoming the most popular family in the capital, with their home constantly bustling with visitors.
The Meng family has undergone a complete transformation, but Guan Ying has been kicked out by her own father.
If it weren't for the kindness of the Ding family who took her in, she would probably have been homeless long ago.
Guan Ying was very grateful to the Ding family.
Before today, she felt lost and uneasy, unsure of what path to take in the future.
But after Aunt Ding said that, Guan Ying suddenly felt at ease.
She doesn't know what she wants to do in the future, but at least she knows what she doesn't want.
She doesn't want to get married again.
Thinking back on her experiences in the Meng family over the past few years, and now, Guan Ying feels as if she has suddenly woken up.
In the past, she always told herself that compared to the wives of other families around her, she was still considered good.
After giving birth to a son, Meng Liang lived up to expectations. His mother-in-law was a bit difficult, but at least she didn't beat or scold him.
Even if she is virtuous and sensible, so what?
Once a better option comes along, they still end up being abandoned.
Will remarrying always be better?
Won't.
Men are all unreliable.
Guan Ying had never been so clear-headed as she was at this moment.
All she wants now is to learn a skill so she can support herself.
The thought of Mao Mao, the son she had carried for ten months and given birth to with great difficulty, who would one day have to call someone else "Mom," made her heart ache.
Given her current status and position, what makes her think she can compete with a princess?
If Mao Mao is bullied or treated coldly, what can she do to stop it?
She couldn't even get into the princess's residence...
Guan Ying closed her eyes.
Aunt Ding was oblivious to her irritability and worry, and chatted on and on, the topic of which involuntarily turned to her daughter.
“That girl Dingxiang came back last time, and I told her to go and meet Aunt Hua’s nephew from next door, but she didn’t even respond. This girl is getting more and more outrageous. What will happen if this continues? She’s already this age, and if this drags on any longer, she’ll never get married.”
Guan Ying came to her senses and, upon hearing this, turned around and tried to persuade her instead.
“Sister Dingxiang works as a physician in the palace, where she comes into contact with high-ranking officials and nobles. What is there for you to worry about, Aunt? If she wants to, there are plenty of men willing to marry her.”
“Oh, Ying! That’s not how it works. Those wealthy and powerful families are hard to get along with. Our family is just an ordinary family, so it’s not suitable.”
Guan Ying blinked: "I don't see anything wrong with it. Dingxiang is such a good person, whoever marries her will be blessed. You just wait patiently! Dingxiang's destiny will arrive soon."
Aunt Ding was overjoyed and couldn't stop smiling.
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