Chapter 10: Returning to Her Family

Chapter 10: Returning to Her Family

The next day.

It was the third day of the marriage, the day for returning to her family home.

As Lu Lingyun was getting dressed and doing her makeup, she heard Chunxing talking about the affairs of the mansion in the room.

Nowadays, she was becoming more adept at gathering information within the mansion.

"Yesterday, after His Highness and that woman returned, they were so lovey-dovey. I heard that their door didn't open until dinner time. When the servants brought in the food, His Highness personally fed her bite by bite right beside the bed. It was so disgusting that the servants wanted to gouge out their eyes," Chunxing said with a sour tone.

Chunhe couldn't help but spit, "How shameless!"

"It gets worse! While eating, she kept asking His Highness if he loved her, only agreeing to eat when he said he did."

"Eek!" Chunhe blushed, "Stop it, this is too embarrassing!"

"You're not wrong. Everyone in the courtyard says she's a reincarnated fox spirit, always asking about love, bewitching His Highness into a daze."

Only Shuang Hong frowned after hearing this, "His Highness is so devoted to her, will he not accompany Madam back to her family today?"

The room fell silent as Chunxing and Chunhe, filled with jealousy, remained quiet.

They could be jealous and laugh, but they couldn't forget their positions.

Lu Lingyun was the legitimate wife of His Highness, and being overshadowed by a concubine was unacceptable!

Today was an important day for returning to her family, and if Lu Lingyun went alone, she would surely be ridiculed.

"It won't happen."

Lu Lingyun relaxed her brows, utterly confident.

Lu Lingyun had a keen eye for people.

Although her interactions with Cheng Yunshuo were brief, she had a good grasp of him. Cheng Yunshuo was indeed rebellious and daring, but he wasn't lawless or selfish.

If he hadn't explained himself on their wedding night, having already promised Xing Dairong a lifetime together, he wouldn't have accepted her.

Nor would he have been upset yesterday when Xing Dairong came to cause trouble.

He was a man who understood principles and right from wrong.

Since entering the mansion, she had never provoked him, always yielding and never causing him any trouble. Even if Cheng Yunshuo felt no affection for her, he should still respect her.

With just this respect, he would definitely accompany her back to her family.

Not long after Lu Lingyun spoke, Little Wei's joyful voice rang out from outside.

"Madam, His Highness has come to escort you for the return visit!"

Everyone in the room was surprised, except for Lu Lingyun, who smiled calmly as if everything was under control.

Soon, Lu Lingyun finished dressing.

Today, she was exceptionally well-dressed.

After finishing her attire, she put on the Cloud Crown given to her by the Qin family. The large silver-threaded floral headpiece was adorned with top-grade jade and various gemstones, each one dazzling and captivating.

She wore a new Floating Light Brocade robe, its material like cloud silk, shimmering with an extraordinary glow under sunlight. Every step she took radiated brilliance, exuding elegance and grandeur.

"Madam looks stunning," Chunxing couldn't help but say.

Unlike her usual sour tone, her voice now held admiration and awe.

She could look down on Xing Dairong, mock her, and envy her, because Xing Dairong was someone like her, even of lower birth.

A mere concubine, a servant of the mansion.

But Lu Lingyun was different.

She was the mistress, fundamentally different from them.

No matter how much Chunxing wanted to compete or stand out, she couldn't dare to overstep with Lu Lingyun.

"Who else could our Madam be? With such grace, everyone knows she is the legitimate wife of the Prince of the prestigious Marquisate!" Chunhe admired.

"Exactly!" Shuang Hong nodded in agreement.

Lu Lingyun tapped their foreheads, "You three are just sweet talkers."

Amidst laughter, they slowly opened the door.

Sitting in the main hall drinking tea, Cheng Yunshuo looked up to see a dazzling figure appear before him.

A woman emerged from the light, adorned in utmost luxury, yet her elegance surpassed the richness, complementing her aura perfectly.

Her delicate eyebrows resembled crescent moons, her phoenix eyes like twin stars, her face radiant with joy, her crimson lips slightly curved, neither fawning nor stern, exuding an air of divine nobility like a celestial deity, and her beauty akin to a blooming peony.

For a moment, Cheng Yunshuo thought only of the words "golden and jade body, incomparably noble."

He had always admired Xing Dairong's uniqueness and wit, but in this moment, even her individuality seemed shallow and frivolous.

After all, in the face of absolute grandeur, all other charms fade away.

"Our Madam is truly a celestial being, perfectly matched with His Highness!" Cheng Yunshuo's attendant Qingfeng exclaimed.

Hearing Qingfeng's voice, Cheng Yunshuo snapped back to reality, realizing he had been staring at Lu Lingyun for a while. Meeting her calm smile, he quickly looked away and scolded Qingfeng, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

Qingfeng immediately fell silent, muttering softly to himself, "I didn't say anything wrong. A noble like His Highness clearly matches a celestial maiden like Young Lady Lingyun."

Though his voice was low, everyone present heard him.

Cheng Yunshuo's expression darkened even more. At this moment, Lu Lingyun spoke up.

"His Highness, it's getting late. We should set off now."

"Mm."

Cheng Yunshuo responded indifferently and turned to walk away.

Lu Lingyun followed him, pausing slightly as she passed Qingfeng. "You're called Qingfeng?"

"Yes! Young Lady, I'm Qingfeng, always by His Highness's side."

"You didn't come to collect my wedding gift last time."

"At that time..."

Without waiting for Qingfeng to explain further, Lu Lingyun gave Chunxing a look, and Chunxing handed Qingfeng a red envelope.

"You've worked hard serving His Highness."

Lu Lingyun smiled warmly at him before turning to leave.

With the money in hand, Qingfeng was overjoyed, looking at Lu Lingyun's back. "Young Lady is Young Lady! She's the one who should be our future mistress!"

At this moment, in the Lu residence.

In Madam Liu's courtyard.

The room was filled with people, bustling with activity.

"Our Second Miss is back!"

"Being married really does make a difference; you can tell she's grown up!"

"Just by looking, you can see she's married well!"

The aunts and uncles who had watched Lu Hanyi grow up teased her.

The woman at the center of attention wore a bright red robe embroidered with golden peonies, adorned with sparkling jade and pearls. She covered her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief, her smile revealing her satisfaction.

She had indeed married well this time.

Not only would Li Wenxun become a prime minister and grant her the title of First Rank Noble Lady, but even now, Li Wenxun was a real, normal man.

After two lifetimes, she finally experienced what it meant to be a woman.

During their first three days of marriage, they lived in blissful harmony.

This husband she had fought for was perfect!

As everyone continued teasing her, one of the aunts asked, "Why hasn't our Eldest Miss arrived yet?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Hanyi's smile grew even wider. She put down her handkerchief and said confidently, "She won't come."