https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-530-Past-and-Present-Father-s-Love-as-Steadfast-as-a-Mountain/13464749/
Chapter 531: The Bride Heist
Chapter 531: The Bride Heist
In the next room, behind the green gauze screen, Gongsun Liuying waited quietly for her mother.
In front of her was a brocade box, containing her most beloved Phoenix Crown and Cloud Robe.
Even though Yan Xiaojiu was taking her place in the marriage, she couldn't bear to part with this unparalleled bridal attire.
She wanted to wear it, to marry the true State Guardian Qilin, and become the most splendid woman in the world!
Xiao Rong'er entered the room.
"Mother!"
She stood up to greet her.
Xiao Rong'er was delighted by her daughter's reliance on her.
She affectionately took her daughter's hand and sat down on the bench. "Mother has everything arranged."
Gongsun Liuying asked suspiciously, "She agreed so quickly? She's always been stubborn and unyielding."
Xiao Rong'er smiled. "She's only stubborn because no one has found her weakness. Once you hit the right spot, there's nothing that can't be fixed."
Gongsun Liuying laughed lightly. "That's true."
Xiao Rong'er warned her, "This plan was made without your father's knowledge. Remember to hide yourself well, so no one discovers you. Once everything is set, your father won't be able to back out."
Gongsun Liuying asked worriedly, "But won't Father be very angry?"
Xiao Rong'er replied, "So what if he's angry? Can he send you back? Don't worry. From what I know of your father, he would never do that."
Gongsun Liuying whispered, "I'm worried this will affect the relationship between Father and Mother."
Xiao Rong'er smiled. "It won't."
But in a place her daughter couldn't see, her smile turned cold.
All he cared about was that dead woman from years ago. Had he ever shown her the slightest bit of marital affection?
She wondered, if it were Shang Changle who was jumping into the fire today, would he even feel a hint of regret?
"Lady."
Hongxiu's voice came from outside the door.
Xiao Rong'er left the room and asked in a low voice, "Is everything ready?"
Hongxiu answered, "Yes, Lady."
Xiao Rong'er said coldly, "This time, there must be no mistakes!"
A hunting hawk flew high into the sky, circled once, and then headed toward the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Bao Zhuzhu was eager to make friends, so Miao Wang took her out first.
He had never been to Prince Jin's residence and didn't know the way, so Lu Zhaoyan, duty-bound, accompanied them.
It wasn't because he was worried about his father-in-law causing trouble.
Liu Qingyun had woken up unusually early.
Lu Zhaoyan asked, "Xiaobai, do you want to sleep a bit more? I'll send someone to fetch you when the banquet starts."
Liu Qingyun replied calmly, "No, thank you."
What excitement would there be once the banquet started?
The carriage moved slowly.
Liu Qingyun decided to take a nap in the carriage first.
She yawned.
Lu Zhaoyan whispered, "Xiaobai, if you're tired, you can lean on me..."
Miao Wang coughed loudly, "Ahem!"
Lu Zhaoyan jumped in fright and quickly sat up straight.
The sun was high in the sky.
Lu Yuan lay in a wicker chair in the backyard, basking in the sun leisurely.
Si She asked, "Not going to the banquet?"
Lu Yuan removed the book from his face, glanced at him, and said nonchalantly, "I'll be there at dawn for your wedding."
Ji Li, standing beside Si She, snapped open his fan. "Yeah, Snake, when are you going to treat us to a wedding feast?"
Si She looked at Chen Long, who was silently polishing his sword. "Ask him; he's faster."
Ji Li was about to speak to Chen Long.
Chen Long said, "You're asking for death."
Ji Li bristled. "You big worm, do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Lu Yuan said to Si She, "You're the one who knows how to stir things up."
As they bickered, a hunting hawk swooped down with the imposing presence of the Sky's master, aiming straight for Lu Yuan.
The blind man was about to—
Snap!
Lu Yuan grabbed the hawk by the neck.
The hawk rolled its eyes and stuck out its tongue.
Lu Yuan removed the book covering his face and chuckled, "You think you can sneak up on me?"
The Hunting Hawk cowered.
Lu Yuan untied a headband from its talons.
The headband belonged to Meng Qianqian, but the tassel attached to it was of unknown origin.
Ji Li asked curiously, "Why did Little Yinhu send you this through the big bird? Is he asking you out on a date?"
Chen Long glared at Ji Li, "Just say it if you want to die."
Ji Li mocked, "Aww, the little lovebirds are having a date, and it bothers you? Oh dear, the good cabbage has been eaten by a pig, Chen Long is angry?"
Chen Long and Lu Yuan both shot him a death glare.
Ji Li snapped his fan shut, "Come on! Two against one!"
Lu Yuan's gaze fell back on the tassel, "It looks like the tassel from a bride's phoenix crown."
Si She examined it closely, "Indeed, it does."
Ji Li asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Is Little Yinhu getting married?"
Lu Yuan's eyes darkened, "Not getting married, but being substituted."
Ji Li paused, then realized, "I see. The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, seeing that Lu Qi has lost his Qilin status, doesn't want to marry their eldest daughter to him and is planning to substitute someone else. How despicable."
Si She asked, "Will Prince Jin’s mansion agree to this?"
Lu Yuan pondered, "I doubt this is Gongsun Yanming's idea."
Chen Long sheathed his Qinglong Sword and walked out without a backward glance.
"What are you doing?"
Si She asked.
Chen Long replied coldly, "Saving someone."
Si She said, "On the wedding day, the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion's defenses will be several times stronger than usual. You'll be walking into a trap."
Chen Long's gaze was resolute, "I have to go!"
Si She looked at Lu Yuan, "What do you think?"
Lu Yuan removed the tassel and tucked the headband into his chest, "We have to go, but not to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion."
Si She, "You mean—"
Lu Yuan stood up, hands behind his back, exuding an imposing aura, "We'll snatch the bride!"
---
"At noon, the wedding procession will depart from Prince Jin’s mansion. From the streets cordoned off by the Imperial Guards, they will likely take Chang'an Avenue and arrive at the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion in about an hour, to escort the bride into the palanquin."
"Lower the palanquin—"
The matchmaker called out to the guards to stop the palanquin, "Pavilion Master, Pavilion Mistress! The new groom has arrived!"
Lu Qi, riding a tall steed, was dressed in red wedding attire with a large red silk flower on his chest.
The gentle and refined young man suddenly exuded a captivating allure.
The female disciples and maids of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion blushed.
"The Senior Sister is truly blessed."
"Truly a perfect match, a heaven-made pair."
Amidst the whispers of the crowd, Lu Qi dismounted the horse.
On Gongsun Liuying's wedding day, Shang Wuyou was released to carry Gongsun Liuying into the wedding palanquin.
But just as he lifted her, he immediately sensed her tension.
He had been close to his elder sister since childhood and was familiar with her breathing and scent.
This person… wasn’t his sister!
His sister wasn’t so slender.
"You—"
His steps halted.
Xiao Rong'er slowly walked over, smiling at Shang Wuyou, "Wuyou, why have you stopped? Your brother-in-law is waiting at the door."
Shang Wuyou instinctively took a step back.
Xiao Rong'er's smile faded.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
