In the distance, Cuihuan finished grilling a large plate of lamb kebabs. She waved hurriedly, shouting for everyone to come and enjoy the kebabs. She also called out to Wu Luoluo.
Wu Luoluo responded to Cuihuan while stealing a quick kiss on Shangguan Yun's lips. She waved her hand repeatedly and said, "My lord, go back!" After that, she dashed towards Cuihuan without even looking back.
Shangguan Yun stood there, stunned. It was a good thing for Wu Luoluo to have more close female friends, but Wei Dongling was just so unreliable!
If Luoluo hadn't mentioned it accidentally, who would have thought that the famous Fifth Princess of the current dynasty would privately inquire everywhere about the... size and performance of other men?
Shangguan Yun's worldview was completely shattered.
For several consecutive days, Wu Luoluo really didn't return to the Prince's Mansion. As the wedding day was approaching, Shangguan Yun was on pins and needles. He asked Pinhao to keep an eye on her every move during the day and report back to him at night.
Yesterday, she followed the Fifth Princess to the Imperial Hospital in the palace to rummage for all kinds of rare herbs!
Today, she went around various pharmacies with the Fifth Princess, comparing prices and selecting the best herbs!
Tomorrow, she had an appointment with the Fifth Princess to stroll through the streets and alleys to buy gold ornaments for her dowry!
It was said that the day after tomorrow, she would go shopping to buy cloth to make new clothes for Huan Ge. It was said that the Su Mansion had already started preparations and planned to hold a full - month feast for Huan Ge!
Shangguan Yun's face turned green. He asked Pinhao in surprise, "Is Wei Dongling going to hold a full - month feast for that brat in the Su Mansion?" He was reluctant to call the little fellow by his nickname and only referred to him as "that brat" all the time.
Pinhao corrected him, "It wasn't the Fifth Princess's suggestion. It was Old Master Su and the others who insisted. Old Master Su said that since Huan Ge was born in their Su Mansion, he was destined to be with them. Naturally, they would take care of him to the end! What other children have, Huan Ge should have too." After Pinhao finished speaking, he secretly looked up at his master's expression.
Shangguan Yun's face was as black as coal. He choked for a long time and couldn't say a word.
On Shangguan Yun's bed, Yu Zixi lifted the bed curtain with a fan and said with a light smile, "In my opinion, your Luoluo's heart has completely leaned towards Huan Ge. The people in the Su Mansion dote on Huan Ge so much. Naturally, Miss Luoluo is very happy and can't wait to stay in the Su Mansion every day. If this continues, I'm afraid Miss Luoluo will still go back to her natal family every day after getting married! Lord Yun, your position is in danger!"
Shangguan Yun's face turned even darker. He hadn't seen Wu Luoluo for many days! Yu Zixi was so lonely that he climbed into his bed every night!
He Xiao exchanged a look with Pinhao and whispered, "My lord, the only way now is to take Huan Ge back first and regain the initiative. Only in this way can we attract the future princess to stay in the mansion."
Shangguan Yun thought it made a bit of sense. But it would be a bit of a sore point to take that child back!
Pinhao added quickly, "Yes! Even if Huan Ge is going to have a full - month feast, it should be held by our Prince's Mansion! What does it matter to the Su Mansion? Are they going to raise our son for free?" After all, there was no blood relation with the Su Mansion!
Shangguan Yun stood there as pale as death, unable to say a word.
In the dead of night, when Wei Dongling was about to turn off the lamp and go to bed, Shangguan Yun suddenly sneaked in and grabbed Wu Luoluo on the bed.
Wu Luoluo was scared half to death in a daze. After looking for a long time, she finally recognized that it was her lord. She asked in surprise, "My lord, how can you be so impolite and break into a girl's boudoir?"
Shangguan Yun was afraid that she would be cold, so he quickly took off his clothes and wrapped them around Wu Luoluo's soft body. His eyes turned red and he whispered, "You haven't come back to see me for so long. I miss you so much..."
Wu Luoluo's heart softened. She coaxed him gently, "Be good. Just be patient for a few more days. In a few days, we'll get married. Then I'll stay by your side every day, okay?"
Shangguan Yun pressed tightly against her chest and asked in a low voice, "Is it because I refused to take Huan Ge back to the mansion that you're unhappy and won't come back to see me?"
"Nonsense! I've been busy these days!" Wu Luoluo was quite helpless. What was this man thinking?
Shangguan Yun buried his head in Wu Luoluo's neck and sniffed the faint fragrance on her body. He said in a muffled voice, "I'll do whatever you say, okay? If you want to take Huan Ge back, we'll take him back. But you're not allowed to get too close to Wei Dongling!"
Wu Luoluo: ...
There was a cold snort from behind. Shangguan Yun looked back and saw Wei Dongling striding over with a quilt in her arms. She grabbed Wu Luoluo and wrapped her up tightly. Then she turned to the direction of the main hall and shouted, "Jingzhe and Chenghao! Come and see the guest out!" Then she picked up Wu Luoluo horizontally and walked into the room without looking back.
Shangguan Yun was dumbfounded. He watched helplessly as Wei Dongling carried away the beauty in his arms. He was just about to chase after her when two figures flashed in front of him. Chenghao was trying hard not to laugh. He raised his hand politely and said, "Lord Yun, please!"
Fine! He was actually kicked out of the Su Mansion! Shangguan Yun was so angry that his nose was crooked.
March 18 arrived as scheduled. The Prince's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and it was extremely lively. People were talking about it with great interest and spreading the news. It was the big day for Lord Yun and County Princess Huiqing. It was said that even the current emperor would come! Hearing this news, most of the people in the capital flocked here to watch the excitement.
Shangguan Yun was so excited that he hardly slept all night. Thinking that he could finally go to the Su Mansion to pick up Luoluo openly, he was overjoyed. These days, he had been longing for her so much that he was almost crying.
He had thought it over carefully. Just as Yu Zixi said, if Master Hongming were still alive, he would definitely advise him to forget the past and take Huan Ge back. As long as his Luoluo's heart was with him, he didn't care about these things.
The wedding procession to fetch the bride went extremely smoothly. The Su Mansion was close by, and the elders there had always admired Shangguan Yun very much. They opened the door without hesitation and welcomed him in. Pinhao, He Xiao, and Ouyang Yuqing were beaming as they bowed and saluted. They distributed red envelopes to everyone they met, even to Chenghao's elderly mother.
Firecrackers roared and gongs and drums boomed. The matchmaker led the bride into the sedan chair and followed Shangguan Yun all the way back to the Prince's Mansion with a great fanfare.
The beautiful couple bowed to each other. The prince and his wife in the Prince's Mansion were grinning from ear to ear. When Wu Luoluo came up to offer them tea, they quickly handed her red envelopes.
Wu Luoluo took the red envelopes and knelt in front of the prince and his wife. She said loudly, "Father - in - law and mother - in - law, there's something I haven't had the chance to tell you. Today is a great day for my husband and me. Please forgive me for being so bold as to make this matter public."
The prince and his wife were a bit stunned. What did their daughter - in - law mean?
Shangguan Yun had a bad feeling. He reached out and grabbed Wu Luoluo's hand, hoping that she could talk about it privately.
After staying in the Su Mansion for more than ten days, Wu Luoluo was no longer as timid as before. She gently lifted a corner of her veil and looked at Shangguan Yun with a smile.
Shangguan Yun held his breath. The moles on Luoluo's face had all disappeared?
The onlookers caught a glimpse of the bride's true appearance and exclaimed that the couple was a perfect match. This divine couple was really enviable!
Wu Luoluo lowered her head and said to the prince and his wife, "Actually, my husband and I had already had a physical relationship last year."
This sentence made the noisy main hall fall into complete silence. Everyone was stunned. Since ancient times, a woman's reputation had been extremely important. How could such a thing be publicly announced on such an important occasion?