Chapter 378 Smearing Water
However, Liu Zijun was also crazy, only believing Yang Liuer's one-sided story.
"You're not dead? I thought you were dead after you came out of the bandit's den. I didn't expect you to escape here. No matter where you run to, you're still a criminal. You're a liar, just like Liu Zijun."
Yang Liuer was stung by Jiang Mi's haughty demeanor. She was already inferior to Jiang Mi before, but now that Jiang Mi had come to the capital, she had become a young lady and was so rich. What was most infuriating was why Jiang Mi could marry the young master and become the young master's wife, while she could only beg on the streets and be humiliated by men!
"Whether I'm lying or not, we can find out by just asking any fellow villager. Everyone in the entire Shushan County knows that there's a man who's been looking for you all day long, and he even spent so much money buying your sweet potatoes. Now that you're about to marry the young master, does the young master not even know about your past?"
After she finished speaking, the Jiang family members had very strange expressions. Yang Liuer thought that her words had hit their sore spot and that they were afraid of ruining the good marriage.
"Is what this woman is saying true? Does Miss Jiang really have such a shameful past?"
"Who knows? Miss Jiang is so beautiful, she must have many suitors. I wonder if the young master knows that the wedding is about to take place, and now this has happened. How can this possibly go on?"
Hearing the surrounding chatter, Yang Liuer and Liu Zijun exchanged a glance. They both saw smugness and victory in each other's eyes. It seemed that the wedding was definitely off. They couldn't believe that a man would still be willing to marry his woman after hearing about her shameful past, especially in front of so many people. It was utterly humiliating.
The Jiang family all knew that the person Yang Liuer was talking about was actually Huo Ran. Perhaps Liu Zijun didn't know the inside story, which is why she brought Yang Liuer along. It was simply embarrassing for her.
"Please don't tell anyone, or everyone will laugh at me," Jiang Mi said sarcastically, implying that she was a person of impeccable morals and had no shameful past. The only man she had ever been close to was Huo Ran.
Yang Liuer and Liu Zijun thought Jiang Mi was scared, and said smugly, "Didn't I hit the nail on the head? If you had any shame, you should have taken the initiative to break off the engagement now. Otherwise, being abandoned by your own fiancé would be the real disgrace."
"Why should I call off the engagement?" Huo Ran happened to be coming to greet the bride and overheard these words. His face was full of anger. He could say whatever he wanted about others, but he couldn't say anything about Jiang Mi. Jiang Mi was his Achilles' heel.
When Yang Liuer saw the person who had arrived, she was so shocked that she couldn't speak. She never imagined that Huo Ran was the young master. Before, she only thought Huo Ran was handsome and different from the others in the village, and that he was so generous. She never thought that Huo Ran would be the young master!
Liu Zijun was unaware of what had happened. She saw Huo Ran and pretended to be upset as she complained to him.
"Brother Huo Ran, now you finally see this woman's true colors, right? She's a liar who deceived your feelings. She's a fickle woman and doesn't deserve your treatment at all."
Huo Ran looked at her coldly and asked, "She doesn't deserve it? Do you deserve it?"
Thinking about how Jiang Zhihai had tormented her almost to the point of exhaustion these past two days, Liu Zijun knew she was definitely not good enough for Huo Ran. She said sadly, "That day, I was framed by Jiang Mi. That venomous woman only wanted to possess you, Huo Ran, so she did such vicious things to me, forcing me to marry Jiang Zhihai. But I have always had you in my heart. But this woman not only deceived you, she will deceive you for the rest of your life."
Huo Ran looked at Jiang Mi, his eyes softening considerably: "Even if she were to lie to me for the rest of her life, I would be willing to do it. But she's not that kind of person. Your situation is entirely your own fault. Liu Zijun, don't think that no one knows what you've done. You and your mother were actually trying to harm Jiang Mi, but in the end, you reaped what you sowed."
Liu Zijun took a step back in shock. She hadn't expected Huo Ran to know everything. It was impossible. How could anyone know?
Huo Ran continued, "Also, the man you just mentioned who was very close to Jiang Mi in Shushan County, that's me! I've always admired her and wanted to marry her. After all these years, I can finally openly and legitimately bring her into my home."
Huo Ran's words were like a blow to Liu Zijun's head. She staggered back, her face filled with disbelief. She watched as Huo Ran walked gently toward Jiang Mi and took Jiang Mi's hand.
"No, this is impossible, how could this be!"
Liu Zijun turned around and slapped Yang Liuer hard: "You bitch, didn't you say you knew everything about this? Didn't you say you were sure you could ruin Jiang Mi today? What exactly is going on?"
Those around her had already figured it out, and looked at Liu Zijun with utter disdain: "So the Prime Minister's daughter is actually this kind of person, how shameful!"
"That's right. She's the one who committed all the evil deeds, yet she's here framing others. Now she's just asking for trouble and reaping what she sowed."
Liu Zijun was too ashamed to stay any longer and fled in panic. Yang Liuer glared at Jiang Mi, watching helplessly as she got into the bridal sedan chair. Such a glamorous wedding was something she had always dreamed of, but Jiang Mi had gotten it so easily, while she could only watch helplessly.
It's not fair, God is so unfair!
Jiang Mi boarded the bridal sedan chair. She lifted a corner of the curtain and exchanged a glance with Yang Liuer. Now that their statuses were vastly different, she didn't bother to compete with Yang Liuer at all, because this person was not worth her time and effort.
Liu Min whispered in Huo Ran's ear, "Master, these two people actually insulted the Crown Princess like that. Shall I send someone to deal with them?"
Huo Ran felt quite comfortable with the title of "Princess Consort." His expression softened, and he nodded, "Alright, go ahead. As for Yang Liuer, her life or death is irrelevant. As for Liu Zijun, just spread her story. A prime minister's daughter is probably most concerned about her reputation."
"Yes." Liu Min smiled coldly and left with his men.
Today is a wonderful day for Jiang Mi. She bids farewell to her family and is led step by step towards their future by the man she loves.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here for you." Huo Ran seemed to sense Jiang Mi's emotions and whispered to comfort her.
With him by her side, Jiang Mi felt very at ease.
After the couple bowed to heaven and earth and their parents, Huo Ran secretly peeked at Jiang Mi from under his veil. He couldn't wait to face Jiang Mi.
Huo Ran's father was in poor health and was sitting in the high seat. He was not very satisfied with his daughter-in-law. Her background was not good enough for the Huo family. However, Huo Ran insisted on marrying her and even asked the emperor for an imperial decree. Otherwise, he would never have allowed Jiang Mi to enter the family.
I heard she's incredibly beautiful. A beautiful woman is only good as a concubine; she's not thrifty or good at managing a household as a wife. I wonder how her life will turn out.
Beside him was Huo Ran's stepmother, who was all smiles, seemingly genuinely happy for her stepson. In truth, she was also pleased. She had always been wary of Huo Ran, fearing that he might marry the prime minister's daughter or some other woman with a powerful background, which would make him difficult to deal with.
This ginger honey doesn't have any family background, making it easier to manipulate.
"Send them into the bridal chamber—"
Jiang Mi was led inside, and Huo Ran looked on with reluctance. The person next to her joked, "Stop looking. She'll be yours sooner or later. Now it's time to have a good drink with us."
That's what they say, but no one actually dared to urge Huo Ran to drink, except for An Ziqing.
"Brother Huo, on such a wonderful day, shouldn't you join us for a few drinks?"
Huo Ran looked at him coldly: "I've already given you plenty of face by only having three drinks with you."
Today's wedding wine was all delivered by Jiang Mi's winery. Normally, people either have to queue up or don't have the time to drink such good wine. The fact that we can drink such good wine in this way shows that the Huo family attaches great importance to the wedding.
However, they were unaware that the wine came from the bride's family.
Jiang Mi was bored in her room and waited for a long time but Huo Ran didn't come over. Mo Hua secretly prepared some food for Jiang Mi to eat. Just as the three of them were secretly eating, Huo Ran suddenly opened the door and came in, and was caught red-handed.
"Oh, you guys! I haven't even had anything to eat yet, and you've already started eating behind my back."
Jiang Mi greeted him without ceremony: "Come on, come on, let's eat together. You must be hungry after a long day, right?"
Huo Ran was indeed hungry; he was so happy today that he forgot he was hungry.
Liu Min just came over to report to Huo Ran that Liu Zijun caused such a scene today, and was beaten up again when she returned to the Jiang family. Yang Liuer was also beaten up. The two of them should be more obedient recently.
He didn't plan to tell Jiang Mi the good news. He didn't want her to experience such a distressing thing again. Her life should be filled with happiness and joy.
After the group ate some food, the matchmaker brought in some food, intending for the newlyweds to lift their veils and drink the nuptial wine. Unexpectedly, the two ended up eating instead.
The rules still had to be followed. Jiang Mi put the red veil back on and waited for her groom to lift it for her. Although the two were very familiar with each other, she couldn't help but feel a little excited and nervous.
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