Seeing the Empress Dowager sitting in the position of the marriage witness, the relatives and friends of the Lu family (who escorted Lu Ningshuang out of the hotel, and those accompanying the Lu family as part of the wedding procession came to the Yang family to attend the wedding banquet) were all excited and relieved. To have the Empress Dowager as the wedding witness was an incomparable honor.
In these days, Lu Ningyan truly came to understand the honesty and kindness of the Yang family, as well as their friendly and harmonious nature, especially given that the Yang family’s men took only one wife for life. Now that his sister was marrying into the Yang family, she was sure to lead a happy and fulfilled life, finally putting his mind at ease.
Those who came to offer congratulations thought to themselves that they must establish a good relationship with the Yang family in the future. Not to mention that each brother of the Yang family was exceptional, their wives were likewise from prestigious families. And then there were Prince Chen and Princess Chen, especially since it was said that Princess Chen was particularly favored by the Emperor—who wouldn’t rush to curry favor?
The villagers sincerely rejoiced for the Yang family and also shared in the glory.
Lu Mei and Lu Xiang (Lu Ningshuang’s half-sisters) were full of envy and hatred, which quickly turned into flushes on their faces as they looked towards Hua Ziyu and others.
With so many people around today, they were determined to find a way to climb up the social ladder through noble sons like the Princely Heir and enjoy endless wealth and glory. They also wanted to disgust Lu Ningshuang, that lowly woman, and step on her firmly in the future. Even if it meant becoming concubines, they were more than willing.
In truth, they most wanted to marry Prince Chen, but as he was too cold, they dared not easily provoke him.
Yang Mengchen observed the sisters’ intentions with a cold sneer at the corner of his lips, motioning for Hai Tang to come over and whispering a few words in her ear.
The previous day, the Elite Guards had secretly reported that the two sisters had been restless since leaving the capital, and upon reaching Yongchang Town, they went to great lengths to inquire about the whereabouts of Big Brother Luo and even carried aphrodisiacs with them. It seemed that the sisters had long plotted to take advantage of the occasion and trap one of them into a fait accompli.
Hai Tang quietly departed.
"Ah Jiu, what are you having Hai Tang do?" Long Xuanmo asked in a low voice to his beloved wife.
Yang Mengchen did not answer but glanced at the sisters of the Lu family.
Following his beloved wife’s gaze, Long Xuanmo saw the scheming in the eyes of the Lu sisters, and a trace of cold harshness and disgust flashed through his own eyes.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds headed to their bridal chamber, and the guests followed the Yang family’s servants to the prepared seats.
Yang Mengchen accompanied the Empress Dowager and other noble ladies, sitting close to the Yang and Lu family’s female members. Seeing the sisters of the Lu family occasionally glancing over at Big Brother Luo’s table of young nobles, Yang Mengchen casually lifted the corners of his lips, his smile seeming as refreshing as the breeze yet exuding a bewitching air.
About half an hour later, the sisters of the Lu family made excuses to leave their seats, one after another. Not long after, Hua Ziyu and Situ Wenkai also left the table in succession. Yang Mengchen remained silent, and within less than a quarter of an hour, Hai Tang came over and whispered in her ear.
Yang Mengchen signalled her not to alert the others, excused herself to the Empress Dowager and others, then made a signal to Long Xuanmo before taking Hai Tang and a few others to the guest room on the first floor of Mengchen Pavilion. From inside, they heard moans of pleasure. Her expression was somber and forbidding, with a daunting chill in her brows.
"What’s happened, Ah Jiu?" Long Xuanmo arrived quickly with Mo Yun and others in tow.
Following him were the Father and Son of Marquis Xuanping, both wearing puzzled expressions.
Meanwhile, Madam Jia, the step-mother of the Marquis, wore a panicked look. Although she tried to cover it up quickly, she did not escape Yang Mengchen’s observant eyes.
Yang Mengchen’s expression remained calm, inscrutable, "Sister Haitang, take Madam Jia in there and ensure that everyone inside is presentable before they come out."
Sister Jin and Haitang immediately went to Madam Jia’s sides, half-inviting and half-coercing her into the room.
Only then did the Father and Son of Marquis Xuanping take note of the intriguing sounds coming from the room. Lu Ningyan, being young and innocent, did not understand what was happening, but the Marquis, being a man of the world, instantly realized the purpose of Prince Chen’s summons. His face flushed with embarrassment, wishing there was a crack in the floor he could sink into.
Yang Mengchen and Long Xuanmo took their seats in the main area of the parlor.
The Father and Son of Marquis Xuanping stood to the side, one with a look of confusion, the other with unease.
Before long, Sister Jin and Haitang helped Lu Mei and Lu Xiang out, their hair disheveled, their eyes heavy with seduction, their faces flushed with an abnormal rosiness, and their bodies weak and listless. Madam Jia followed, her face pale and anxious.
Throwing the sisters to the ground, Sister Jin and Haitang returned to stand behind Yang Mengchen.
Seeing several people in the hall, Lu Mei and Lu Xiang’s eyes flickered with panic and their hearts were filled with an unexplainable fear.
Lu Ningyan was first shocked, then a trace of disgust quickly crossed his eyes, so quickly it was almost imperceptible, and his face became stern and cold as he silently looked on.
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