coobybook Chapter 324 Li Yue saw the bridal sedan chair and sincerely wished her well.
Chapter 324 Li Yue saw the bridal sedan chair and sincerely wished her well.
The sun hangs high in the sky, casting its light unreservedly upon the long, blue-stone streets of Kyoto. Today, the streets are bustling with activity, the cries of vendors and the sounds of laughter weaving together a vibrant symphony of everyday life.
Suddenly, a cheerful and festive suona horn sound came from afar, breaking the previous noise. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a grand wedding procession approaching.
Leading the procession was the Fifth Prince, Murong Han, riding a tall horse. He wore a vibrant red wedding robe, his dark hair tied up in a crown, and a jade pendant at his waist, making him appear majestic and imposing. Sunlight shone on him, highlighting his tall and upright figure.
At this moment, he had an irrepressible smile on his face, and his deep eyes were filled with the joy of winning the heart of his beauty. That smile seemed to be able to dispel all the gloom in the world.
The bridal sedan chair followed closely behind, its body adorned with exquisite decorations. Lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns were embroidered on the red silk, and delicate golden bells hung from the four corners, emitting a clear and melodious sound as the sedan chair swayed.
People from both sides of the street flocked over, crowding the road and making it impossible to pass. Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the lively scene of the royal wedding. Children ran and laughed in the crowd, while adults craned their necks, their faces beaming with excitement.
The wedding procession slowly made its way towards the Fifth Prince's Mansion, gradually receding into the distance. The festive suona horns and the clamor of the crowd grew fainter and fainter until they could no longer be heard.
At a small stall in the market, Li Yue was tending to her trinkets. She was fiddling with an exquisite wooden carving in her hands, occasionally looking up to greet passing customers.
Suddenly, a commotion in the distance caught her attention. She put down the wooden carving she was holding, stood up, and stood on tiptoe to peer inside. When the wedding procession came into view, she was overwhelmed by the lively and festive scene.
"Tsk tsk tsk~ Rich people are just different~ Oh my, whose family is getting married here!" Li Yue muttered to herself, her eyes full of envy and curiosity.
Just then, she overheard the conversation between the two servants beside her.
"Who else could it be but the Fifth Prince, of course!" a servant said with a hint of pride.
Another servant quickly chimed in, "Oh dear, but the mighty and imposing Fifth Prince actually married a maid from the Ninth Prince's residence. I heard that this girl was previously Consort Su's maid, and apparently, the Fifth Prince did *that* to her, and Consort Su was even kicked out. You tell me, isn't that... oh dear..."
"Shh, don't say anything, or you'll lose your head if someone hears you." The servant in front covered his companion's mouth in terror, his eyes filled with fear.
Li Yue listened to the whispers of the two servants. At first, she was just listening to the gossip with interest, but as the words entered her ears, her face gradually turned pale. She felt a chill slowly rise from her back, and the hairs on her back stood on end.
She instinctively pulled her clothes tighter around herself, her delicate brows furrowing into a deep frown, her expression grave, her mind a jumble of thoughts. [The Ninth Prince's residence? Consort Su's maid?] She murmured to herself, memories swirling in her mind. Suddenly, a name exploded in her heart like a thunderclap—"Su Wan'er!"
[Su Wan'er?! Then her maid is...] Li Yue's lips trembled slightly, her eyes wide with disbelief. After a brief moment of stunned silence, she abruptly covered her mouth, almost gasping, [Huh?! Huan'er!!!]
She stared intently in the direction the bridal sedan chair had gone, her gaze seemingly piercing through the crowd to see the bride inside. "Is the bride Huan'er?" she murmured to herself, her voice still tinged with lingering astonishment.
But soon, the tension on her face slowly relaxed, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a genuine smile. In that smile, there was relief and emotion, as if she had seen the gloom of many years finally dissipate, and the bitterness had finally given way to happiness.