Qi Zhenzhen always felt that Li Nuan's makeup was a bit too heavy, but since Madam Wang and Madam Tang hadn't said anything, she figured perhaps all new brides wore such thick makeup. Madam Tang and Madam Wang commented that she looked even more beautiful with it on, but Qi Zhenzhen felt her own aesthetic differed from theirs; the heavy makeup made her feel like she was looking at a mannequin. Da Feng Novel Network.
"Madam, the Qian family's welcoming party has arrived at the gate," a servant from the Li mansion announced.
"Are they being held back?" Madam Tang inquired.
"Young Master Zheng and Young Master Yu are already guarding the second gate."
Qi Zhenzhen exchanged a glance with Li Rou. After bidding farewell to Madam Wang and Madam Tang, they also proceeded to the second gate.
Da Feng had a custom of blocking the gate, signifying that their young lady was precious and not easily taken away. It also conveyed a wish for the groom to treat the bride he painstakingly brought home well in the future.
Li Yu was young and not deeply learned, so the main force in blocking the gate was Li Zheng.
Questions were posed from inside the gate, and answers were given from outside.
It had to be said that Qian Yuanbao was thoroughly prepared; all of Li Zheng's questions were answered correctly.
"Brother-in-law, let me ask you, if you marry my sister, will you treat her sincerely?" Li Rou asked.
As soon as her voice fell, Qian Yuanbao's voice echoed from outside the gate, "Sister-in-law, rest assured, I will cherish your sister like she's held in the palm of my hand and never let her suffer even the slightest grievance. Everyone present today will be a witness. If I fail to do so, then may I be subjected to the stench of nauseating perfumes every day and night."
Li Rou let out a snort. Those who were close to Qian Yuanbao knew that the groom-to-be couldn't stand the scent of any perfumes or powders since childhood. It was bearable from a distance, but up close, it would make him want to vomit his insides out. Therefore, his promise was not made lightly.
"Brother-in-law, you must remember your words," Li Rou said crisply.
With that, she nodded to Li Zheng and opened the second gate.
Qian Yuanbao led the way, followed by six other young men, one of whom was Gu Sinian.
"Can you be a little more subtle? Today is my brother's welcoming ceremony. What are you doing standing there motionless?" Qian Yuanbao pulled Gu Sinian's arm. "I know she's your future wife, and you can look at her however you please after you're married. But today, let's not stare, alright?"
The eyes of the young men accompanying the welcoming party turned uniformly towards Qi Zhenzhen. So this was Gu Sinian's future wife.
Qi Zhenzhen blushed crimson and pulled Li Rou aside. "Qian Yuanbao, if you dawdle any longer, you'll miss the auspicious time."
Gu Sinian withdrew his gaze and walked inside with Qian Yuanbao.
"Sister Zhenzhen, they've walked far away now, can you let go?" Li Rou teased. "If I hadn't been doing so much handicraft work recently and built up some strength in my hands, you would have broken my wrist just now. I say, what are you so nervous about?"
Nervous about what? This was the first time they had seen each other since Gu Sinian had confessed his feelings. For some reason, when she met his deep gaze, Qi Zhenzhen's heart couldn't help but race. She didn't know what she was nervous about.
"Let's go, let's go and take a look," Qi Zhenzhen replied without answering Li Rou, pulling her towards Li Nuan's boudoir.
*Gag—*
As the two reached the doorway of the room, they heard sounds of vomiting. The room was in disarray, with Qian Yuanbao leaning against a chair, retching uncontrollably.
Qi Zhenzhen and Li Rou exchanged a glance. This wasn't right. They knew Qian Yuanbao had this peculiar ailment. Today, the attendants by Li Nuan's side, including the incense burning in the room, used fragrances personally concocted by Li Nuan, fragrances that Qian Yuanbao had no reaction to. Earlier, after Madam Bai and Li Qing had arrived, they had specifically aired out the room and re-scented it. The attendants currently in the room hadn't been changed either!