Lou Huan was born in December. It was said that half a year had passed since she met her father. In this half a year, according to her father, she had learned the etiquette of the palace. Her life was dull but also very fast. The women of the Qi Dynasty reached the age of 16 and only married after the wedding ceremony.
Lou Huan's coming-of-age day was tomorrow. After the wedding ceremony, she would leave for the capital.
On the surface, Dai Yun and Bi Yue were her maids, but in reality, they were people sent by her father to monitor her.
The night wind was cold and icy, mixed with bits of snow, adding to the bone-chilling chill. Lou Huan sat on the stone chair in the garden, unable to tell if it was the coldness of the air or the coldness of her heart. Tomorrow, after the wedding ceremony, she would set off for the capital to marry a person she had never met before.
Although Hong Xiu had already submitted the portrait and information of the Seventh Prince, she had kept it at the bottom of her chest. It was not that she did not want to know how her future husband was, but even if she knew, it would not change the fact. So why bother asking for trouble?
"Huan 'er, it's so late. Why aren't you resting?”A voice as gentle as water blew past her ears along with the breeze. A man dressed in a bamboo green robe walked over under the shining moonlight. He was like a god, noble and elegant. His entire person was as warm and crystalline as the snow on the Heavenly Mountain. He had a natural and meaningful aura, pure and clear.
"I can't sleep." Lou Huan replied softly and downed the wine in her glass.
Lou Yuzhan sat beside her and poured himself a glass of wine. He drank it and said," Tomorrow is your wedding. Aren't you afraid of feeling uncomfortable after drinking so much wine?"”
Recently, he had just returned from outside. He was originally very happy that he could make it to Huan 'er's wedding ceremony. He did not expect that there would be another piece of news. After the wedding ceremony, she would be leaving.
Uncomfortable? Lou Huan laughed self-deprecatingly and filled her glass again. When she was about to drink a second glass, Lou Yuzhan held her wrist and glanced at her with a faint smile." Third Brother, it's okay. Don't worry."”
Lou Yuzhan's hand was gently moved away, and his pair of moist eyes were filled with heartache. Then, he sighed as if he was talking to himself," I thought you wouldn't agree. At least, the Lou Huan I know wouldn't compromise so easily."”
"Third Brother, in the entire Lou Mansion, only you know what kind of person I, Lou Huan, am. Unfortunately, I still can't escape this fate. The daughter of the Lou family exists for the sake of the Lou family's gradual rise.”Her third brother was the only person in the Lou residence who truly understood her other than her mother and Aunt Lü. Her third brother had taken care of her meticulously since she was young. She believed that in her third brother's heart, she was the most special sister, just like her third brother was the most precious brother in her heart.
Huan 'er, if you don't want to, I..."
"Third brother, you don't need to say useless words.”Lou Huan stopped Lou Yuzhan in time. She could roughly guess what he was about to say, but those words were too beautiful. She couldn't bear to think about it because once she knew, she would probably never be able to turn back. She shook her head helplessly, and her original depression was gone. Her beautiful eyes were filled with a bit of intelligence. She playfully spread her hands and asked with a smile," Where's my coming-of-age gift?" I'm afraid you won't be in the mood tomorrow. Give it to me earlier.”
Lou Yuzhan patted Lou Huan's head lovingly and took out an exquisite box from his sleeve and handed it to her." Open it and see if you like it."”
" It can't be some jewelry, right? You know I don't like it…" Lou Huan teased as she opened the box. She saw a jade bracelet that was as pale as the moonlight. She reached out to pick up the jade bracelet and shone it under the moonlight. There was a faint silver line in the jade bracelet that seemed familiar. She asked in confusion," This jade bracelet shines with golden light under the sun and silver under the moon. Could it be one of the three treasures of the Godly Doctor Valley, Zui Lingbo?"”
Lou Yuzhan replied without hesitation. Then, he took out Drunken Lingbo and held Lou Huan's hand, wanting to put it on her.
"Hold on, Third Brother, why is the Miracle Doctor Valley's item in your hands, and why is it such an important Zui Lingbo?”Lou Huan quickly retracted her hand. She had to understand. Others might not know, but she knew what kind of place the Godly Doctor Valley was. As one of the three treasures of the Godly Doctor Valley, how could Zui Lingbo fall into the hands of others so easily?
"I have some friendship with the Valley Master of the Miracle Doctor Valley. Although the Drunk Lingbo is precious, its use is a little narrow compared to the other two Valley Protection Treasures. Don't worry, nothing will happen.”Lou Yuzhan smiled bitterly. He knew that it wouldn't be so simple. He explained and gently held Lou Huan's hand. He put Zui Lingbo on her wrist without any hesitation.
Lou Huan knew the effects of Drunken Lingbo the best. Drunken Lingbo could help people nourish their Qi and expel poison. In other words, the longer one wore Drunken Lingbo, the more poison would not harm them. However, this was not the main point. Drunken Lingbo could only be used in conjunction with Huixue Weiyang's mental cultivation method to maximize its effects. Not only could it achieve twice the result with half the effort, but it could also eliminate the negative effects brought by Huixue Weiyang. After all, Drunken Lingbo was created because of Feng Qianqian.
Although Lou Huan was skeptical, she did not ask further. However, the softest part of her heart started to hurt uncontrollably. The tears that she had been suppressing burst out of her eyes. The scenes of her childhood were like a moving lantern.
She still remembered the first time she saw her third brother. She was fighting with the nanny who bullied her and her mother. At that time, she was covered in dust and looked very miserable. However, no matter how ruthless she was, there was still a huge difference in strength between her and the adults. The moment she was caught by the nanny, she thought that she would be beaten until her skin was torn and her flesh was torn. At the moment she was about to accept her fate, her third brother appeared. At such a young age, he was unusually clean and made people look at him in a daze.
At that time, Lou Yuzhan only said softly," When can my sister be bullied by a slave?"
He reached out his jade-like hand to help her up, and he was unusually gentle. From then on, whenever she was bullied, her third brother would step forward to protect her. However, no matter how much her third brother protected her, there would be times when he was unable to do so. Therefore, she learned to protect herself when she was very young.
"Thank you, Third Brother." Lou Huan filled their glasses with wine and pushed one of them to Lou Yuzhan." Here's to you."”
The clinking of wine glasses broke the silence.
"Huan 'er, I…"
Lou Huan's eyes happened to meet Lou Yuzhan's gentle but affectionate eyes. She panicked for a moment and could only say embarrassedly," It's getting late. Third Brother, you've had a hard journey. You should rest early too."”
"Yes, I'll watch you go in." Lou Yuzhan looked at Lou Huan's gradually fading back and let out a long sigh, seemingly filled with endless melancholy.
Back in the room, Lou Huan's hand that was closing the door hung down weakly.
After half a year of preparation, as Lou Beiye said, the wedding ceremony he arranged for Lou Huan was extremely grand. The scale was not inferior to the wedding ceremony of the eldest miss, Lou Shuying, or even worse.
Even though there were people who held grudges, they did not dare to vent it publicly. After all, Lou Huan's status was different today. Although she had not officially married, she was the future daughter-in-law of the royal family.
Lou Huan sat in front of the dressing table. She was as still as water, but there was a faint sense of despair. Her slender fingers stroked the jade ring on her neck. Why was this happening? He was clearly someone she had only met once, but he made her worry so much. Now, she was afraid that she would never have the chance to see him again. Moreover, so what if she did? She was already married, and he already had her.
"Huan 'er." A gentle voice brushed past her ears. Seventh Madam took her daughter into her arms, both happy and distressed.
"Mother." Lou Huan looked up. Today, even her mother, who had always been plain and pale, was dyed pink. She looked even more charming and delicate. Her mother, who was already extremely beautiful, had taken away the color of the surroundings with this dress. Seeing her mother like this, she acted coquettishly in Seventh Madam's arms." Mother is so beautiful."”
The Seventh Mistress was initially upset, but she laughed out loud at Lou Huan's words. She covered her mouth and smiled lightly. Her fingers brushed across her eyebrows and said," Once my Huan 'er passes this ceremony, everyone in the world will know that Lou Huan is a peerless beauty who can topple a city with a glance and topple a country with a glance."”As she spoke, the Seventh Mistress was filled with pride. Her Huan 'er was so outstanding that ordinary men could not hope for her.
"That's because Huan 'er has the most beautiful mother in the world.”Lou Huan teased.
The Seventh Mistress stroked Lou Huan's ink-black hair, her eyes filled with love." Huan 'er, you're more beautiful than Mother."”
That's right. You won't know why. Not only did you inherit the beauty of the Lu family's twin flowers, but you also inherited his. The man that all the women in the world adored.
"Furen, Young Miss, Old Master said that all the guests outside have arrived. Please get ready, Young Miss. The wedding ceremony will begin soon.”
"Got it. You may leave." The Seventh Mistress tidied the hair on Lou Huan's forehead and smiled." Let's go."”
The ceremony was grand and grand. The guests present were all famous figures and gave the Lou family enough face. Lou Huan was like a puppet, at their mercy until the ceremony was completed.
All the guests present were amazed. They had always heard that the Fifth Miss was famous for her beauty, but they did not expect her to be so beautiful. Her face was so beautiful that it was as if it could not be born in the human world. She was young and beautiful, especially her pair of demonic and clear eyes. Coupled with her clear and refined temperament, she had long surpassed her mother, the Seventh Madam.
Lou Beiye glanced at the audience with satisfaction and pride. He knew that Huan 'er would become famous today. In the past, although she was beautiful, she did not have any spiritual aura. Now, she was comparable to all radiance.
" Master, there's a distinguished guest outside..." The butler whispered in Lou Beiye's ear.
"Alright, quickly invite him in." Lou Beiye was overjoyed. He waved his sleeves and walked to Lou Huan's side. He held her hand and said," I'm going out to welcome our distinguished guests."”
Everyone was puzzled and guessed who it was that made Old Master Lou welcome him personally.
Lou Huan could vaguely guess that it had something to do with her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have brought her along and walked in front of everyone.
"The imperial edict has arrived. Lou Beiye, receive it." As soon as everyone came out, they heard a loud shout. Then, everyone knelt down respectfully and waited for the eunuch to read out the edict. "The five daughters of Lou Beiye, Lou Huan, are as beautiful as jade, demure and dignified. They have won my heart. I have specially bestowed them with the seven sons of the marriage emperor.”
"This commoner receives the decree." Lou Beiye received the edict. There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness on his lips." Please come in, Eunuch."”
"I still have something to do, so I'll leave now. Today is Miss Lou's wedding gift, so the Seventh Prince ordered this servant to send a small gift to congratulate Miss Lou.”After staying in the palace for a long time, he was naturally a discerning person. He could tell who was the main character today at a glance. When he handed the jade pendant to Lou Huan, he also took a look and sighed at the Seventh Prince's good fortune.
"Thank you, Eunuch." Lou Huan took the box and looked at it. She knew that it was not an ordinary item. It was a box made of amethyst, so there was no need to think about what was inside.
The guests exclaimed. Although there was news that the Lou family would have another princess, they didn't expect that this Fifth Miss, who had just come of age, would be the one to propose marriage after today.
Lou Yuzhan, who had been standing at the back of the team, had a sense of loss and sadness in his gentle eyes. He was isolated from the world.
After the imperial edict was read out, everyone no longer saw the main character of today's grand ceremony.
"Where's Miss?" Lou Beiye frowned and asked Biyue, who was sent by Lou Huan.
"Young miss asked this servant to tell old master that young miss said that old master's goal has been achieved and there is no need for young miss to appear. Young miss said that she was tired and left the rest to old master to handle.”Bi Yue repeated Lou Huan's words.
Lou Beiye had a plan in his heart. He thought that today's goal had been achieved, so he no longer cared.
Lou Huan sat on the roof, and the silver moon became her foil. Her purple dress fluttered in the wind, and her long black hair fluttered. She was indescribably lazy and refined, and her bearing was peerless. She was like a fairy on the horizon, graceful and graceful.
The green robe fluttered down and sat beside her leisurely. Looking from afar, the two of them were like an immortal couple, a match made in heaven.
"I told Father that I will personally escort you to the capital.”
Lou Huan didn't say anything. She just turned her head to look at the person in front of her and smiled faintly. After a long time, her red lips parted." Okay."”
"What did the Seventh Prince give you?" Lou Yuzhan smiled and was full of affection. He pretended to ponder and guessed," It should be a Nine Phoenix Pendant. It is said that the Seventh Prince has a pair of Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes Jade Pendant. It is very special. Now that he wants to marry you, he should give you this."”
After the previous dynasty was replaced by the Qi Dynasty, Emperor Mingxi abolished the absolute status of the Four Holy Seals and the use of the Four Square Pendant. He only used the best jade in the world to create a pair of Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes Pendant, which also witnessed the love between Emperor Mingxi and Empress Qingqian. From then on, this pair of jade pendants became one of the love tokens of the past emperors and empresses, and also became the highest symbol of power in the Qi Dynasty. Although the whereabouts of the Nine Dragon Nine Phoenix Pendant was unknown, he had received news that the jade pendant was actually in the hands of the Seventh Prince.
"Then let's see what it is.”Lou Huan took out the crystal box and opened it. Inside lay an exquisite suet jade daffodil pendant. She took out the jade pendant and sneered," It seems that Third Brother guessed wrong. Huan 'er is not worthy of that phoenix pendant."”
Lou Yuzhan pulled Lou Huan into his arms and said softly," Huan 'er, in Third Brother's heart, you will always be the best.”
Lou Huan blinked slyly and said playfully," What about Nan Xianwan and Bei Shaoying?”
"I told you, you're the best."
The best? Lou Huan was speechless. She would never be able to repay this love and this feeling in this lifetime.
The two of them no longer spoke and just sat there. This night was so quiet that there was not a single sound. Even the rustling cold wind was silent at this moment.
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