The Western Zhou envoys clearly hadn't expected Rong Chengxuan to say such a thing. This was another situation they couldn't comprehend. "If His Royal Highness Prince An still refuses to agree to the marriage, I believe it won't be long before our Western Zhou cavalry will set foot on the land of the capital."
Rong Chengxuan didn't react to such harsh words, but just snorted softly, "That's better."
After Rong Chengxuan finished speaking, he did not stay in the court. After leaving the palace, he went straight to Qingya Terrace. When Rong Chengxuan left the palace, the news of Prince An angrily scolding the Western Zhou envoy for Yun Wanwan also spread.
When Rong Chengxuan arrived at Qingya Terrace, Yun Wanwan had also heard the news. She almost trotted over to Rong Chengxuan the moment she saw him appear on the terrace. "Rong Chengxuan! I heard everything about what happened in the court."
Rong Chengxuan reached out and caught Yun Wanwan, saying with a smile, "I didn't expect it to reach you so soon. Isn't that silly?"
Yun Wanwan shook her head. "Not stupid, on the contrary. I really like you this way. Just like when you helped me slap the Western Regions envoy in the face in the hall last time, I really liked you."
There seemed to be stars twinkling in Yun Wanwan's eyes. It was rare for Yun Wanwan to express her feelings for Rong Chengxuan so directly.
Faced with such genuine passion and sincerity from Yun Wanwan, Rong Chengxuan could barely contain himself. By the time he realized what was happening, he had already kissed her lips. He kissed her skillfully, and soon, he wasn't content with just the status quo. His slightly cool tongue slid into her mouth, greedily capturing her scent and vigorously exploring every corner.
When Rong Chengxuan let go of Yun Wanwan again, Yun Wanwan was already breathless from Rong Chengxuan's kiss. Yun Wanwan widened her eyes and looked at Rong Chengxuan straight. She couldn't believe that her first kiss was gone just like that?
Rong Chengxuan obviously didn't expect to let Yun Wanwan go just like that. He took Yun Wanwan's hand, placed it on his heart, and said affectionately, "I've said so many sweet words to you, but I forgot to ask you one thing. Wanwan, will you marry me and be with me forever?"
Yun Wanwan was startled by Rong Chengxuan's sudden proposal, but she quickly recovered. With only a few days left until their wedding, Rong Chengxuan asking her now seemed completely insincere. If she said she didn't want to get married, would Rong Chengxuan still agree to her escape?
Yun Wanwan smiled shyly, "The wedding is almost happening. Isn't it a little late for you to ask me now?"
Rong Chengxuan was almost driven to death by Yun Wanwan's cute appearance and kissed her again.
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On the 20th day of the seventh lunar month, just as the sky was getting light, Yun Wanwan was pulled out of bed by A Kui and Qing Yao.
Yun Wanwan was always a bit grumpy when she woke up, and a hint of displeasure crossed her face. "Why are you up so early today?"
Qingyao brought water for washing her face and helped Yun Wanwan wash up while saying, "Princess, you may have overslept. Today is your wedding day, and there are many things to prepare. Of course, you have to get up earlier than usual."
Yun Wanwan suddenly became much more sober. Yes, today was her and Rong Chengxuan’s wedding day.
I was probably a bit excited last night, and I couldn't sleep the whole night. I just dozed off for a while at Chou time, but was woken up again at Yin time. I felt a little off.
When she woke up, she was about to marry Rong Chengxuan. Before she even got married, Qingyao had already changed the way she addressed her.
As soon as she finished washing up, Dongmei brought over several plates of exquisite pastries and a small bowl of porridge. Each piece was made small and exquisite, just the right size for her to eat. "Princess, please eat something first to fill your stomach. You will be busy later and I am afraid you won't be able to eat much in a day."
As they were talking, Nanny Su, who was specially transferred from Prince An's Mansion to help, came in, followed by a middle-aged woman who was dressed very elegantly and was easy to remember at first sight.
Seeing that Yun Wanwan was already up and preparing to eat, he couldn't help but jokingly said, "I was just worried whether the princess would be able to get up today."
Yun Wanwan stirred the porridge in her hand and said shyly, "Madam Su, how come you've learned bad habits from those little ones? Now you're teasing me."
Nanny Su smiled and said, "It's rare for our princess to be embarrassed. When the prince told me this, I thought she wouldn't be shy." Nanny Su was also someone who knew how to hold her ground. Seeing that Yun Wanwan was so embarrassed that she could barely lift her head, she turned to introduce her, "This is Madam Su. She's come here specially to be your bridesmaid today."
Madam Su stepped forward and bowed to Yun Wanwan, "I greet the princess."
Yun Wanwan was slightly surprised. She had heard the young ladies in the capital mention Madam Su before.
Madam Su's family had a family tradition of making rouge and powder. Which young lady in the capital didn't cherish beauty? It just so happened that Madam Su's family's formula was unique, so it was naturally sought after by many young ladies.
Also sought after was Su Niangzi's makeup skills. It was said that the brides who had Su Niangzi's makeup done were the most beautiful brides in the capital.
Whenever a young lady in the capital got married, the first bridesmaid who came to mind was Madam Su. However, Madam Su always accepted the bridesmaids based on her personal liking. Only three or four brides in the capital had the good fortune of having Madam Su do their makeup.
Yun Wanwan put down the bowl in her hand and said with a smile, "Thank you for your help today, Madam Su."
Madam Su hurriedly said, "Princess, you are ruining my life."
Madam Su was applying makeup to Yun Wanwan while chatting with Xia Hanyan. "I've done makeup for many brides, but the princess is the most beautiful of all the ladies I've made up. Prince An is truly blessed."
Madam Su used a small brush to carefully apply rouge and powder to Yun Wanwan's face. Her movements were swift, and she had finished applying powder in no time. "Please close your eyes, Princess. I am ready to apply the rouge to the ends of your eyes."
Yun Wanwan gently closed her eyes, and Madam Su soon finished drawing the corners of her eyes.
The bride in the mirror had a perfectly applied light layer of powder, her rouge perfectly applied, and her rosy lips, like two pale pink petals opening. Yun Wanwan's eyes were truly stunning. They were naturally beautiful, and now, with the crease at the corners of her eyes, they looked even more picturesque, her eyes full of longing.
Madam Su brought the phoenix crown and said, "Princess, may I put this phoenix crown on you?"
Yun Wanwan estimated the time and saw that Rong Chengxuan's wedding procession was about to arrive, so she asked Madam Su to put the phoenix crown on her.
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