sjar Chapter 550 After the clouds disperse, the moon shines bright
Chapter 550 After the clouds disperse, the moon shines bright
On the auspicious day, the entire Zhenguo Duke's Mansion was adorned in festive red.
Lanterns hang high, and red silk flutters in the breeze.
In Yu Ling's room, Chu Ruohan was personally doing her hair and makeup.
The woman in the bronze mirror wore a phoenix crown and a red robe, the bright red color making her originally delicate face even more charming.
Chu Ruohan picked up a hairpin inlaid with red jade and carefully inserted it into her hair, looking at her slightly red eyes through the mirror.
"Look at you, on such a joyous day, why are you acting like a crying little rabbit?"
Yu Ling looked at Chu Ruohan in the mirror, and she could no longer hold back her tears. A tear slid down her cheek, wetting her delicate makeup.
“Madam…” her voice choked with emotion, “This servant…this servant cannot bear to part with you.”
"Silly girl." Chu Ruohan took the handkerchief and gently wiped away her tears. "It's not like we're parting ways forever."
"Qin Fang's residence is only two streets away from ours. If you miss me, you can come back anytime. If I want to order you around, I can just send someone to call you."
Even as she said that, Chu Ruohan's own eyes were a little red.
She put down the comb, took Yu Ling's hand adorned with a gold bracelet, and said softly, "From now on, you will be the mistress of the Qin family, no longer my little maid."
"You should have your own opinions on everything, and don't always think about compromising yourself."
Yu Ling nodded vigorously, but her tears fell even more fiercely.
Just then, a lively commotion came from outside the door. Song Ruyan, with a huge pregnant belly, was carefully helped in by Doctor Qian and two maids.
"Oh my, I've come to see my bride!"
As soon as she entered the door, she exclaimed excitedly, "Let me see! This little guy, Qin Fang, has really struck gold!"
Doctor Qian followed behind, his face full of anxiety: "My dear lady, please slow down, the threshold is high!"
"I know, I know, you're so long-winded." Song Ruyan waved her hand impatiently, her gaze falling on Yu Ling, full of amazement.
Yu Ling hurriedly tried to get up and bow, but Chu Ruohan pressed her shoulder down.
"Sit down. You are the most important person here today, so there's no need for formalities."
Chu Ruohan looked at Song Ruyan and shook her head helplessly: "With your health like this, why did you come here to join in the fun?"
“How is this just joining in the fun?” Song Ruyan walked up confidently, took Yu Ling’s hand and looked her up and down. “Yu Ling and I are like sisters. She’s getting married today, so of course I have to come and contribute to her wedding!”
As she spoke, she took a brocade box from Doctor Qian's arms. Doctor Qian held on tightly, unwilling to let go, looking quite embarrassed.
Song Ruyan pulled it over forcefully and stuffed it into Yuling's hand. "This contains some really good stuff, but I begged Doctor Qian for a long time before he agreed to make it."
"I guarantee your wedding night will go smoothly..."
Yu Ling's cheeks were flushed, and all traces of the heartbreak from their earlier parting had vanished. She put down the brocade box in her hand, finding it even more awkward to hold onto it.
Just then, a deafening sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers came from outside the mansion gate; the wedding procession had arrived.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became both joyful and tense.
Chu Ruohan coughed lightly, straightened Yu Ling's clothes, and said softly, "It's time, let's go out."
She personally helped Yuling out of the room step by step.
In the courtyard, Qin Fang, dressed in a brand-new bright red wedding robe, waited with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation on his face.
When he saw Yu Ling being helped out by Chu Ruohan, he was completely stunned, his smile sincere and honest.
Gu Junze was already waiting under the corridor, standing with his hands behind his back, looking serious.
Qin Fang snapped out of his daze, quickly stepped forward, and bowed deeply to Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan. "Lord Duke, Madam."
Gu Junze's gaze swept over him, his voice steady and powerful: "Qin Fang."
"Your subordinate is here." Qin Fang immediately stood up straight, his expression respectful.
“Yu Ling has been by my wife’s side since she was young. She is called a servant, but she is really like a sister to her.”
Gu Junze said, word by word, "Today, I entrust her to you. You must treat her like a precious jewel, respect and love her, and for the rest of your life, you must not be negligent in the slightest."
He paused, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "If my wife and I find out in the future that you have wronged her in the slightest, the gates of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion will be open to her at any time, and you can decide your own fate."
A bead of sweat trickled down Qin Fang's forehead, but he showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he straightened his chest and made a resounding promise.
"Rest assured, Master! I, Qin Fang, swear to the heavens that I will never betray Yu Ling in this lifetime! If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning!"
Gu Junze's expression softened, and he nodded.
Chu Ruohan personally handed Yu Ling's hand to Qin Fang.
The slightly cool hand was grasped by a warm and generous hand. Qin Fang looked at Yu Ling, his eyes overflowing with love and affection.
"Go ahead." Chu Ruohan patted Yu Ling's hand, her voice trembling slightly.
With the help of the matchmaker, Yuling was escorted to the bridal sedan chair, looking back every few steps.
The moment the sedan curtain fell, she could no longer hold back her tears.
Firecrackers went off again, drums and gongs filled the air, and the wedding procession marched in a grand procession toward the new house.
Chu Ruohan stood at the gate of the mansion, staring at the red sedan chair until it disappeared around the street corner before turning her gaze away.
Gu Junze appeared beside her at some point, reached out his arm, and pulled her into his embrace.
"Don't worry, Qin Fang is reliable."
"I know." Chu Ruohan leaned on his shoulder, feeling both gratified and somewhat empty. "It's just that watching her grow up and now get married, it feels like my own daughter is getting married."
She sighed softly, "This mansion seems a bit empty all of a sudden."
Gu Junze lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his voice gentle: "How could we be empty? We have Xuan-ge'er and Qing-chen, and that darling Song Ru-yan, her baby is coming out soon too."
He took her hand and led her into the mansion, a smile playing on his lips.
"It will only get more and more lively in the future."
After Yuling left, the mansion was indeed a little quieter, but this quiet did not last long.
As the weather grew hotter day by day, Song Ruyan's belly grew as big as an inflated balloon.
She was always a restless person, and now, with her big belly and limited mobility, she became even more irritable every day.
He complained about the heat or that the food didn't suit his taste, causing Dr. Qian to become increasingly thin.
Finally, on an exceptionally hot and humid afternoon in early summer, the ball was ready to be unloaded.
In the delivery room, midwives and maids went in and out, bringing in basins of hot water and bringing out basins of bloody water.
Chu Ruohan stayed inside, constantly wiping Song Ruyan's sweat with a handkerchief and gently comforting her.
But Song Ruyan was not someone who could be appeased.
"It hurts so much! Ouch!" She clutched the blankets beneath her, sweating profusely from the pain, and cursed, "Is this little bastard trying to kill me? Why isn't he coming out yet!"