Lu Lingyun poked the foreheads of the three girls, “You three have such sweet mouths.” The group giggled as they slowly pushed open the door. Cheng Yunshuo, who was sitting in the main hall sipping tea, raised his eyes and saw a dazzling light appear before him. A woman emerged from the light, dressed in an exquisite and luxurious attire, her wealth barely overshadowing her natural grace. Her brows were delicate like willow branches under the moon, her phoenix eyes shone like stars, her jade face was filled with joy, a touch of crimson red on her lips matched her slightly upturned corners of the mouth, neither flattering nor serious, exuding a noble aura like a divine being from the heavens, her beauty resembling a blooming Luoyang flower. For a moment, Cheng Yunshuo could only think of the words “golden body” and “incomparable nobility.” He had always been fond of Xing Dai Rong’s unique intelligence, her whimsical spirit unmatched by anyone, but at this moment, even her unconventional nature seemed frivolous and shallow. After all, any unique characteristic pales in comparison to absolute wealth. “Young Madam is truly a celestial being descended to earth, a perfect match for Young Master, a golden boy and a jade girl!” Cheng Yunshuo’s servant, Qingfeng, couldn’t help but exclaim. Hearing Qingfeng’s voice, Cheng Yunshuo quickly snapped out of his daze. He realized he had been staring at Lu Lingyun for a moment, meeting her usual gentle smile, he quickly averted his eyes, scolding the oblivious Qingfeng, “What nonsense are you talking about!” Qingfeng immediately shut his mouth, muttering under his breath, “I’m not wrong, Young Master is like a noble, and Young Madam is like a graceful and elegant lady, they are a perfect match.” Though his voice was soft, everyone present heard him. Cheng Yunshuo’s face turned even more unpleasant, then Lu Lingyun spoke. “Young Master, it’s getting late, we should leave.” “Hm.” Cheng Yunshuo responded with indifference, turning to leave. Seeing this, Lu Lingyun followed, stopping briefly as she passed Qingfeng, “Your name is Qingfeng?” “Yes! Young Madam, my name is Qingfeng, I’ve always served Young Master.” “You didn’t come to collect your congratulatory money last time.” “I was…” Before Qingfeng could finish, Lu Lingyun gave Chunxing a look, and Chunxing handed Qingfeng a red envelope. “You work hard serving the Young Master.” Lu Lingyun smiled gently at him, then turned and led the group away. Qingfeng, with money in hand, was overjoyed. Looking at Lu Lingyun’s retreating figure, he said, “Young Madam is truly Young Madam! This is the kind of woman who deserves to be the future mistress of our house!”
Meanwhile, at the Lu residence, in the courtyard of the mistress, Lady Liu, the place was bustling with people. “Our Second Miss is back!” “She’s so different now that she’s married, you can tell she’s grown up!” “It’s obvious she married well!” The aunts and cousins who had watched Lu Hanyi grow up all teased her playfully. The woman at the center of attention wore a crimson gown embroidered with golden牡丹 (peonies), with jade ornaments adorning her head and various pearl and jade accessories on her body. She covered her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. She had married well, yes, she had married extremely well. Not to mention that Li Wenxun would rise to become a prime minister in the future, earning her the title of a First-Rank Lady, but even now, Li Wenxun was a real, proper man. Through two lifetimes, she had finally experienced the joys of being a woman. In the three days since her wedding, she had finally enjoyed the sweetness of a loving relationship. This husband, she had chosen well!
As everyone was teasing her, a concubine said, “Where is our eldest Miss?” Hearing this, the smile on Lu Hanyi’s lips broadened. She put down her handkerchief and said confidently, “She won’t come.”
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