Chapter 469 (End) (1/2)

Chapter 469 – The finale of the spring boudoir dream (2)

Ning Yuxuan gave her a disapproving sidelong glance. “Since you know that I spent half of my life being a Casanova, then you should also know that I've already gotten bored of looking at beautiful women. I just want to have a peaceful life now. Alright, laugh behind your sleeve. You just happen to be lucky that you met me when I've reached the point in my life where I was looking for one person to grow old with, someone to be with for the rest of my life.”

The corners of Ji Man's lips twitched.

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After she went out when her one-month recovery period had ended, it seemed unusually lively outside. Dengxin and Zhu Yurun had come over to tidy up her appearance, then they brought her to the Nie Clan's former main residence.

Since the day that Nie Clan had been exterminated, this residence had been left unused. Ji Man didn't know why, but there were people entering and exiting the residence. She curiously walked inside and saw that red ribbons were hung up everywhere. Paper cut outs for the words ‘double happiness' were also pasted everywhere too.

Swinging her handkerchief, the good luck matron came over to her. She supported Ji Man by the arm and led her further inside. As they walked, she said, “Aiya, dear bride, we need to hurry up and get your hair and makeup done. The marriage sedan will be here soon -”

Stunned, Ji Man let herself be pulled into the room. They changed her out of her clothes and into a wedding dress and draped the wedding veil over her head. Then, they led her to the main hall for her to say her goodbyes.

Nie Qingyun was sitting in the top seat that Nie Xiangyuan used to sit in. His eyes were red as he copied the words that his father had once said, “You're getting married. Once you arrive at Marquis Moyu's estate, behave respectfully and virtuously. Don't act contrarily to your husband's wishes.”

Ji Man twitched her lips. Truly an example of ridiculous feudal code of ethics, ah.

Still, she knelt down and bowed forward until her head touched the ground. She softly a.s.sented, “Understood.”

Outside of the hall, there was a clamoring sound from gongs and drums being struck. A long line of women dressed in splendidly beautiful clothing were waiting outside to follow her from Nie Residence to Marquis Moyu's estate.

Errong stayed by her side to support her. Several unmarried young women, who were serving as the bride's attendants, were walking in front of them. From the servant girls to the good luck matron, everyone was wearing bright red clothing.

Underneath the sunlight, her wedding dress glittered. There were mandarin ducks symbolizing a happily married couple as well as mythical birds embroidered on the wedding dress. Compared to the wedding dress that Nie Sangyu had embroidered herself, this one was incomparably exquisite. One glance would be enough to tell that this wedding had been planned for a long time.

As Ji Man walked out Nie Residence and got onto the marriage sedan, she felt a bit absent-minded. During this moment of absent-mindedness, she saw her dreamland disintegrating. Everything in front of her disappeared, and she was the only one left.

“I dare not love for I fear this is only a dream.”

Ji Man felt it was hard to breath. There was tightness in her chest. The marriage sedan continued to move forward, but she felt aimless. What would she do if she woke up from the dream? What should she do?

The sounds from the percussion instruments and the strings of firecrackers seem to fade away. She felt as if she was being wrapped up in nightmares. When you had something, you would be afraid of losing it. Wouldn't it have been better to have never had it?

But, she wasn't willing to part with it…

A pair of hands pulled her out of her nightmares. Ji Man opened her eyes. Her wedding veil had already been taken off without her noticing. She was in the bridal room that was lit by ornamental candles.

Ning Yuxuan curiously looked at her, “What's wrong?”

Ji Man blinked and looked around.

“Too stunned?” Ning Yuxuan broke out into laughter. He took down her hair ornaments and gently brought her into his arms to hug. “It's clearly a joyful day. Why does it seem like you're scared instead?”

“If I pinch you, will it hurt you?” Ji Man stupidly asked him.

Ning Yuxuan raised his eyebrow. “Of course. If you want to check if this is a dream, why don't you just pinch yourself?”

Ji Man lowered her eyes. She followed his suggestion and pinched her thigh. She hissed in pain. “It's not a dream.”