Chapter 196 Returning Home
It was completely different from the chaos she was experiencing at the moment.
a long time.
When Shen He thought she would suffocate in this ambiguous silence for so long, Xiao Jingchi finally moved.
He slowly raised his head and released the arms that were restraining her.
But those beautiful peach blossom eyes were still glued to her face, and the stars in his eyes seemed brighter than before.
"Sister He, let's go home."
He reminded, his tone as innocent as ever.
It was as if the man who had just locked her tightly in his arms with a domineering attitude was just her illusion.
Chen He stood up from his legs awkwardly, not daring to stay for a moment longer, and frantically adjusted her wrinkled skirt.
"I send you."
Xiao Jingchi also stood up and naturally wanted to hold her hand.
Shen He subconsciously shrank and dodged.
Xiao Jingchi's hand paused in mid-air, and the light in his eyes seemed to dim for a moment.
Chen He felt a prick in his heart, and he couldn't bear it.
But reason prevailed in the end.
She could no longer allow this unclear and ambiguous relationship to continue to ferment.
She took a deep breath, looked up at him, and tried to keep her tone calm.
"No need, we're already at the gate. You should go back and rest early."
After saying this, she stopped looking at him, lifted her skirt, and got off the carriage as if she was escaping.
Not until the two vermilion lacquered doors of the Shen Mansion slowly closed behind him, blocking out the scorching sight, did Shen He dare to lean against the door and breathe heavily.
My heart was beating so fast that it was about to jump out of my throat.
After returning to her own courtyard and dismissing all the maids, Shen He threw herself heavily into the soft bed.
The quilt still carried the scent of sunshine, but her heart was filled with cold confusion.
His embrace, his breath, his words "I am happy too"...
Scene after scene plays out over and over in my mind.
Is he really stupid, or is he just... pretending?
Once this idea took root, it grew wildly like a vine, tightly grasping her heart.
If it was a disguise, how cunning could he be?
What is he after?
Chen He suddenly opened his eyes and sat up straight on the bed!
wrong!
One more thing!
Xiao Jingchi and Xue Minglan, why did they go to find Xiao Jingren?
What happened to him again?
Enemies in the previous life, chess pieces in this life.
Xiao Jingren must not be destroyed so easily!
Chen He pounded the edge of the bed in frustration, a cold look flashing in his eyes.
It seems that she has to find an opportunity to "ask" her silly husband.
In the following days, the entire Shen Mansion was plunged into a festive and tense atmosphere.
What an honor it is to marry into the royal family.
Even if the other party is a well-known "fool", he is still the king, the heaven.
The betrothal gifts sent by the Ministry of Rites were carried into the Shen Mansion like water, almost filling up half of the warehouse.
The governess nanny sent by the palace reminded Shen He of royal etiquette every day, and her strictness was almost inhumane.
The bright red wedding dress embroidered with golden phoenixes was worked on by more than a dozen embroiderers every day, and every stitch and thread was extremely precious.
Chen He was like a delicate puppet, at the mercy of everyone.
Every day she just quietly learned the rules and tried on her wedding dress, with no joy or sadness on her face.
Only when it was late at night and everyone was asleep would she spread out a piece of rice paper and write the three words "Yan Qingxiu" over and over again.
Then, burn it.
Soon, the wedding day arrived.
Before daybreak, the lights in Chen He's boudoir were already on.
She sat in front of the dressing table, letting the matchmaker do her hair and apply makeup to her eyebrows and lips.
The woman in the bronze mirror was wearing a phoenix crown and a red robe, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes, and was breathtakingly beautiful.
Yet, she was so unfamiliar that she could hardly recognize herself.
"elder sister……"
A soft cry with a crying tone sounded beside me.
Chen He turned her head and saw her sister Chen Yan with red eyes, clutching her sleeve tightly, her face full of reluctance and worry.
"If you leave, what will I do when I'm alone in the mansion?"
Shen He knew that this girl was afraid.
I was afraid that after she left, there would be no one to protect her in this mansion.
Chen He felt warm in his heart, raised his hand to touch his sister's cheek, and gently wiped away her tears.
"Silly girl, why are you crying?"
Her voice has the power to soothe people.
"Look at you now, are you still the little girl who only knew how to hide behind me and let Shen Jiao bully you?"
Shen Yan was stunned.
Shen He smiled, but his eyes were as sharp as a knife.
"Don't be afraid."
"Shan Zhuyu and Shen Jiao are already dead."
She spoke each word clearly, as if stating a very simple fact.
"Now that Concubine Liu has taken over the household duties and has managed the house in perfect order, my father values you even more. Even if I get married, no one in the Shen family will be able to bully you anymore."
"You are not the same person you used to be, Shen Yan."
These words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly injected into Shen Yan's heart.
The cowardice and confusion in her eyes gradually faded away, replaced by a firmness she had never had before.
She nodded vigorously and held Shen He's hand tightly.
"Sister, I understand. I'm not afraid anymore!"
Aunt Liu, who was standing by, was also filled with tears as she watched this scene. She took a step forward and bowed deeply to Chen He.
"Miss, if it weren't for you, we, mother and daughter, wouldn't be where we are today. We will remember this kindness for the rest of our lives."
Chen He helped her up and said softly, "Auntie, you are too kind."
“The auspicious time has arrived!”
Outside the house, the bridesmaid's high-pitched singing voice penetrated the door.
Aunt Liu took a deep breath and took the heavy red veil with a dragon and phoenix pattern from the maid's hands.
"Miss, let me cover your head with the veil."
Shen He nodded and sat upright, not moving.
The bright red silk slowly fell down.
The eyes were instantly enveloped by a festive red.
All the light and all the sounds seemed to be blocked out at this moment.
She is the only one left in the world.
From today on, she is the Princess of Ning.
***
Outside the door, the festive sound of suona suddenly rose in pitch and resounded through the sky.
The sound of firecrackers was like frying beans, crackling and exploding.
The auspicious time has arrived.
The groom is here to pick up the bride.
The gate of the Shen Mansion was already tightly packed.
However, the door-blocking segment, which used to be the most lively, was eerily quiet today.
Everyone felt mixed emotions as they looked at the Sixth Prince, who was wearing a bright red wedding gown, riding on a tall horse, and smiling innocently.
To stop or not to stop?
If we stop them too harshly, it would be an offense against the royal family.
If we don't stop him, we will be breaking the rules.
A middle-aged man who looked like a butler stepped forward and forced a smile that was uglier than crying.
"Your Highness, this... this is according to the rules. You have to answer a few of our questions before you can take the bride away."
Xiao Jingchi tilted his head, his pair of peach blossom eyes were crystal clear without a trace of impurities.
"Okay, okay! I love playing quiz games the most!"
He clapped his hands like a kid who had been given candy.
The tension in everyone's hearts suddenly disappeared.
What's the point of arguing with a fool?
The butler cleared his throat and asked the first question.
"Excuse me, Your Majesty, what brings you to my Chen Mansion today?"
The question was so simple it was almost perfunctory.
Xiao Jingchi answered very seriously.
He straightened his small chest and spoke in a loud voice.
"I'm here to pick up my sister He and take her home!"
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