An Huaishou and Yi Chenqi had spent many years together at the school. The two had competed in both academics and martial arts on numerous occasions and were evenly matched. An Huaishou knew a little about Yi Chenqi's feelings for her.
He just didn't expect that even now that he's married, there are still some things he hasn't let go of.
An Huai patted An Yuan'er on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't overthink it. Sometimes the truth isn't important; what matters is what everyone thinks."
In everyone's eyes, Qi Ai Garden is the Fifth Prince's new wedding residence, a testament to his relationship with his new wife, and that is enough.
"Xiao Yuan'er, we've come to offer our congratulations. Now that it's a done deal, there's no point in dwelling on the past."
Faced with her brother's admonition, An Yuan'er nodded: "Brother, I understand."
I didn't stand outside the door for long before the butler came to greet me.
"Everyone, please come in, please come in..." On this joyous day, red festive silks were everywhere, and everyone's face was beaming with smiles.
An Yuan'er saw Yi Chenqi in the center of the hall, dressed in a red wedding robe. A gold and jade belt cinched his waist, and the red color did not look gaudy on him; instead, it accentuated his natural nobility. The boy from the academy back then had unknowingly grown up and shed his immaturity, becoming a prince capable of standing on his own.
He handled the guests with ease and grace, and invited them to take their seats.
An Chaoli led his family forward: "May the Fifth Prince be overjoyed."
Through An Chaoli, Yi Chenqi immediately spotted An Yuan'er behind him. Today, she was wearing a pink dress, and although she didn't need excessive makeup, it was enough to make people linger in her presence.
Yi Chenqi thought: She looks so beautiful in a pink dress, I wonder how dazzling she would be if she wore a red wedding gown one day.
In a daze, Yi Chenqi actually felt that if she were the bride today, he would have no regrets in this life.
An Hui inadvertently blocked Yi Chenqi's view and softly reminded him, "Fifth Prince..."
Yi Chenqi came to his senses: "Lord An, please have a seat inside."
Yi Chenqi watched as An Yuan'er sat down before turning his gaze away. He knew he shouldn't lose his composure, shouldn't have those inappropriate thoughts, but his body was beyond his control.
Whenever Yi Chenqi sees her, she is the only one in his eyes; there is no one else.
I heard she returned to the An family from Chenyang Palace, and that Lord An is looking for a suitable husband for her? Wasn't she only in love with Yi Chenli? Why did she leave?
That person had all her affection, so why couldn't he keep her? Why did he let her leave heartbroken and sad?
Looking at An Yuan'er, Yi Chenqi felt that she wasn't as happy as she was when she was in Chenyang Palace.
He clenched his fists, suddenly feeling a pang of regret; this marriage wasn't what he had wanted in the first place.
As they hesitated, the steward announced, "The First Prince has arrived, the Sixth Prince has arrived."
"Fifth brother, you're so lucky to get married before me. But I feel sorry for you, Fifth brother. Qi Ai Garden, that perfect place, you ended up getting it from me, hahaha!" Yi Chenxuan wasn't really here to celebrate Yi Chenqi's marriage; his words carried a hint of provocation.
"What nonsense are you spouting, brother?" Yi Chenqi frowned slightly, looked at Yi Chenli, and found him standing calmly to the side without saying a word.
Yi Chenxuan boasted, "I heard that Her Majesty the Empress also looked for a Han family for my fifth brother, but unfortunately, Yuanyuan preferred me, so my fifth brother had to settle for second best."
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