Chapter 349 Interlude
Chu Ci really likes Zhang Ying, not to mention the Chu family's current situation...
She also understood the difficulties Zhang Ying and her elder brother faced in the Chu family, and she had already let go of the unpleasantness of the past.
Chu Ci smiled slightly and said, "Sister-in-law, I accept your kindness. I know it's not easy for you and brother. I like this gold hairpin very much. The style of this gold hairpin is unique, and you can see that it took a lot of effort."
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Ying's eyes, and she said hurriedly, "I'm glad the princess doesn't mind. We've been hoping to ease our relationship with you."
Zhang Ying thought that on such a happy occasion, Chu Ci would take the opportunity to acknowledge his mother-in-law, so that their life in the capital would be much easier.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci just said calmly: "Although the past is over, the hurt can never be erased."
Zhang Ying became anxious when she heard this, "But..."
Her face flushed red, and beads of sweat even appeared on her forehead. She seemed anxious to explain something.
After a while, he said with trembling lips: "Princess, we really want to reconcile with you sincerely. The things that happened before were really caused by too much helplessness and misunderstanding."
Chu Ci understood Zhang Ying's thoughts and waved his hand: "But sister-in-law, you can come over and tell me whenever you want. There is no grudge between us."
Zhang Ying finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
She had been very worried before, really afraid that Chu Ci would lose his temper and drive her and her mother-in-law away.
If that happens, the Chu family will have no place to stand in the capital.
Their foundation was already unstable when they returned from Yazhou. If they offended the princess again, it would be difficult for them to turn things around in this capital city with so many powerful people.
Thinking of this, Zhang Ying felt a chill on his back. Seeing Chu Ci's attitude softened, he finally felt relieved.
Zhang Ying immediately responded excitedly, "That's great! The princess is so understanding and reasonable. It's a blessing for our Chu family."
"From now on, if the princess has any instructions, our Chu family will do our utmost to fulfill them and will never refuse."
Chu Ci did not expose Zhang Ying's thoughts. Instead, he smiled playfully and said, "This is what my sister-in-law said herself. You are not allowed to regret it."
"No regrets." Zhang Ying was now full of joy and responded hurriedly.
Chu Ci smiled slightly, "Then please trouble my sister-in-law to put the hairpin on me!"
"Okay, okay." Zhang Ying responded, and with slightly trembling hands, she picked up the golden hairpin and carefully inserted it into Chu Ci's hairpin, muttering to herself, "The princess looks so beautiful wearing this hairpin."
On the contrary, Li Yanran, the biological mother, still seems like an outsider at this time.
She stood aside with a complicated expression. She wanted to go forward but was a little hesitant. She kept twisting the corners of her clothes with her hands. She wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.
However, no matter how pitiful she acted, no one came forward to help.
It's nothing, this Mrs. Chu is just too confused.
However, since she was Chu Ci's biological mother, no one drove her out.
So Li Yanran was neither standing nor sitting, feeling uncomfortable all over, and sat on a wooden stake in the room for more than an hour.
Zhang Ying glanced at Li Yanran and muttered softly, "What should I do? Standing here is not a good idea."
Chu Ci said softly: "Forget it, let her be."
It was not until the noise outside was heard that it turned out that Fan Jingrui had arrived with the wedding party.
Xiao Cui, the maidservant beside my mother-in-law, ran in excitedly, shouting, "Princess, the son-in-law is here to pick up the bride!"
Chu Ci couldn't hold back her laughter after hearing this, and asked with a smile, "Mother-in-law, did you arrange this on purpose? Isn't this a bit too thoughtful?"
Chu Ci was so relaxed that she didn't look like a bride at all. She didn't have the usual nervousness and shyness of a bride, but instead looked relaxed and carefree.
Aunt Wu was also used to joking with Chu Ci. "Stop, stop, stop. Today, Ci'er, you are the bride, so be reserved. Don't be so careless, or you'll make a fool of yourself."
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci became even more excited. She put her hands on her hips and said coquettishly, "Who, who would laugh at me?"
She looked just like a naughty child, without any of the dignity of a bride.
Even Zhang Ying, who had always been cautious, couldn't hold it in anymore. She covered her mouth and laughed, "No one, no one. Our princess is so lively and cute, who would laugh at her?"
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This world has no habit of blocking doors or looking for shoes.
So when Chu Ci and the others were chatting and laughing in the house, Fan Jingrui had already walked into the room as if he knew the place well.
Looking at the beautiful Chu Ci at this moment, he was stunned.
The exquisite makeup perfectly highlights the agility and charm of Chu Ci's eyes and eyebrows, and the gorgeous clothes are the icing on the cake. The exquisite embroidery and dazzling beads on them shine with charming light in the sun.
All this makes the already beautiful Chu Ci even more charming and attractive, like a blooming peerless flower.
Fan Jingrui felt as if his eyes were cast under a spell and he couldn't move them away from her. Everything around him seemed to have disappeared, and time seemed to have stopped at this moment. The whole world seemed to be left with only the enchantingly beautiful figure in front of him.
All this makes the already beautiful Chu Ci even more charming and attractive, like a blooming peerless flower.
Fan Jingrui felt as if his eyes were cast under a spell and he couldn't move them away from her. Everything around him seemed to have disappeared, and time seemed to have stopped at this moment. The whole world seemed to be left with only the enchantingly beautiful figure in front of him.
Grandma laughed and joked: "Jingrui is so dumbfounded!"
Zhang Ying hadn't expected Chu Ci to react this way after being with Fan Jingrui for three years. She laughed and said, "Look, our princess is so charming that she's captured the groom's heart!"
Aunt Five gently pushed Fan Jingrui and said, "Jingrui, stop standing there! The bride is waiting for you to take her away!"
Li Yanran also seized the opportunity and said, "That's right, don't miss the auspicious time!"
Fan Jingrui finally came back to his senses, a blush appeared on his face, and he smiled embarrassedly.
Li Yanran also seized the opportunity and said, "That's right, don't miss the auspicious time!"
Fan Jingrui finally came back to his senses, a blush spread across his face, and he smiled sheepishly, saying, "I'm sorry to have made such a fool of myself. It's just that Chu Ci was so beautiful today that I was mesmerized by her."
The mother-in-law smiled and replied, "This shows that my Chu Ci is very charming. You must treat her well in the future. Otherwise, I will not forgive you."
Fan Jingrui nodded quickly: "Of course, I will cherish it."
Seeing Fan Jingrui being so easy to talk to, Zhang Ying immediately smiled and teased, "It's not enough to just talk, you have to take action."
"The days ahead are long. You must keep your word and love our Chu Ci well. If she is wronged, otherwise..." Having said this, Zhang Ying looked at Li Yanran and said, "Otherwise, our Chu family will not forgive you."
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