eurekapd Chapter 203 Qin Yonghua's Wedding
Chapter 203 Qin Yonghua's Wedding
Chapter 203 Qin Yonghua's Wedding
The final outcome of this matter was that the Tao family broke off the engagement, and Chen Ling Shuang married Yan Cheng.
Yan Cheng was originally a son of a concubine, but was later registered under his stepmother's name. After this incident, Yan Danyang demoted him back to a son of a concubine.
So in the end, Chen Ling Shuang married Yan Cheng, the illegitimate son of the Yan family.
The Yan family felt this was extremely shameful, and only gave a token betrothal gift.
As for Chen Ling Shuang and Yan Cheng, they became the laughing stock of the capital, and even Yan Dan Yang and Marquis Zhong An couldn't hold their heads up high.
Their political enemies would even mock them after court sessions, saying things like, "What a fine son/daughter you've had!"
Those who impeached them for this matter were led by the Attendant-in-Ordinary.
The emperor "reluctantly" revoked the duties previously held by the two men, thus weakening their power.
From then on, the relationship between the Chamberlain and the Yan and Chen families soured.
When the Empress Dowager learned the whole story, she was speechless.
I thought Chen Ling Shuang was quite capable, but it turns out she's just a fool.
Chen Ling Shuang entered the Yan family.
She and Yan Cheng now loathe each other.
Chen Ling Shuang still remembers how Yan Cheng threw mud at her when he got into trouble.
She and Yan Cheng only wanted to have fun together, and she knew in her heart that Yan Cheng was definitely not a good match for her.
But I never expected that I would marry such a person.
Moreover, Yan Cheng is no longer the legitimate son; he has become a son born out of wedlock.
She originally thought she would become the wife of the son of the Grand Chamberlain, but the result was so different that she only married the illegitimate son of the Yan family.
Before she married him, Yan Cheng already had two concubines. When they saw her, they would bow without even bending their knees.
She was angry, feeling that even though he was a servant, he was disrespectful to her, so she directly reprimanded him. As a result, he went to Yan Cheng to complain. Yan Cheng was already angry and didn't like Chen Ling Shuang, so he scolded Chen Ling Shuang, saying that she was petty and bullied the weak.
Chen Ling Shuang's father's family was also angry with her and didn't even prepare a dowry for her.
She lived a very frugal life in the Yan family.
Chen Ling Shuang even felt that marrying Yan Cheng was not as good as marrying Qin Yong Hua.
At least he's the legitimate son, and he's of good character.
At the very least, Qin Yonghua is rich.
At least it would allow her to live a good life, unlike now, when she can't even afford a hairpin she likes.
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Qin Yonghua returned from the Kingdom of Ke and got married.
He had made a lot of money in Ke Kingdom, and with a wave of his hand, he gave Qin Wanying 500,000 taels of silver notes for her to use as pocket money.
Qin Yonghua is rich now, so what's wrong with giving his sister some pocket money?
Although Qin Wanying is earning a lot now, she was still momentarily dazed when she saw the 500,000 taels of silver notes.
No wonder the female protagonists in novels all like domineering CEOs.
Domineering CEOs like to overwhelm people with money.
Isn't Third Brother now the epitome of a domineering CEO?
Qin Wanying ran into Chen Ling Shuang on the street.
Chen Ling Shuang's face became increasingly thin, and she also had dark circles under her eyes.
When Chen Ling Shuang saw her, her eyes were filled with undisguised hatred.
Qin Wanying, however, seemed not to notice the expression and went to greet him: "My third brother and Wu Hanxiang, the daughter of the Duke of Wei, will be getting married the day after tomorrow, Madam Chen, don't forget to attend the wedding banquet."
Just a few days ago, Chen Ling Shuang was smugly inviting Qin Wan Ying to her wedding banquet.
Now, the tables have turned, and Qin Wanying relayed those words to her verbatim.
Chen Ling Shuang was so angry that her teeth itched.
"What are you so smug about! Your third brother is nothing but a merchant!" Chen Ling Shuang said angrily.
"He is a merchant, but he married the daughter of a duke. Wu Hanxiang is dignified and proper, not a fickle person." Qin Wanying smiled lightly.
Chen Ling Shuang knew Qin Wan Ying was calling her promiscuous, and she trembled with anger: "You, who are you calling promiscuous!"
"Did I say anything about you, Miss Chen? Don't take it personally," Qin Wanying said with a smile.
"Besides, being a merchant has its advantages. They just gave me a stack of silver notes today so I can have some pocket money!" Qin Wanying said.
Chen Ling Shuang was struggling to make ends meet. Hearing Qin Wan Ying say that, she felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
Thinking back, if she had married Qin Yonghua back then, at least her life would have been better...
Chen Ling Shuang glared at her, then turned and left angrily.
Qin Yonghua and Wu Hanxiang got married, and the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince came to celebrate.
The entire Dingbei Marquis's residence was filled with joy.
Yan Danyang came out of politeness, but his expression was not good.
Thinking that their daughter-in-law was Qin Yonghua's fiancée, and now that Qin Yonghua has married the daughter of a duke, while their son has married Chen Lingshuang, he felt very sad.
Wu Hanxiang was also very excited. Her long-cherished wish of so many years had finally come true. She had finally married the man she wanted to marry. Tears welled up in her eyes under her veil.
The Duke of Wei was saddened after marrying off his only daughter; if there hadn't been so many people around, he would have shed tears as well.
Xiao Jiye, however, kept looking at Qin Wanying.
Amidst a bustling crowd, the bride, her head covered by a red veil, gracefully entered the courtyard.
Xiao Jiye saw Qin Wanying smiling and clapping her hands, her eyes filled with longing.
When will he be able to marry Qin Wanying?
in a hurry!
However, he also knew that this matter could not be rushed and had to be done step by step.
Qin Wanying looked at her third sister-in-law.
Things aren't peaceful in the third sister-in-law's household either.
Actually, she had already noticed the problems in her third sister-in-law's family. However, since her third sister-in-law hadn't married into the family, there were some things she couldn't say. Now that she had, she could tell her.
If this matter is not resolved soon, the entire Duke of Wei's family will be in danger.
However, today is a joyous occasion, so it's not appropriate to talk about these things.
I'll tell my third sister-in-law tomorrow when I go home for dinner.
That evening, the bride and groom entered their bridal chamber.
In the bedroom, there were red candles on the table and double happiness characters pasted on the window.
The bride sat on the bed, her head covered by a red veil, her chest heaving with nervousness.
Qin Yonghua slowly lifted the red veil.
Beneath the phoenix crown adorned with golden tassels was a beautiful face, heavily made up.
The person under the veil quietly looked at the person in front of them, that familiar handsome face, with a high nose bridge, deep eyebrows and eyes, and a calm and wise light in his eyes.
This was the man she had loved for many years, and now he was standing before her, lifting her red veil.
Everything in the scene felt somewhat unreal.
Qin Yonghua picked up the silver wine pot, poured two cups of nuptial wine, and the two drank it.
Thinking back on the years of unrequited love she had endured, Wu Hanxiang felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.
Qin Yonghua observed her expression. He was good at reading people's expressions, and he knew that his wife was not happy, but he didn't know why.
Qin Yonghua sat down beside her and asked cautiously, "What's wrong, Madam? Are you dissatisfied with the wedding?"
A hint of sadness flickered in Wu Hanxiang's eyes.
“It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with the wedding,” Wu Hanxiang said.
She did have a knot in her heart that she had to get out, and since Qin Yonghua had asked, she decided to tell him.
“We studied together at the Imperial Academy back then. Can’t you see that I’m in love with you? Why are you avoiding me everywhere?” Wu Hanxiang looked at Qin Yonghua, a hint of resentment in her eyes.
So many years of unrequited love have been so painful for her.
Qin Yonghua looked embarrassed.
See? In the end, there was no escaping it.
Qin Yonghua gently placed his hand on Wu Hanxiang's hand.
This was the first time the two had physical contact. Wu Hanxiang felt as if she had been electrocuted. Her fair hand trembled slightly, but she did not pull away. A strange feeling rose in her heart.
Wu Hanxiang's cheeks flushed slightly.