Chapter 32
“Miss, Miss, Madam Huang is urging again. Please let us come in and help.” The red door was being knocked on frequently, and Xiu’er’s anxious voice kept ringing out.
“I said no need. Do you all not have ears? Don’t disturb me while I’m talking with my brother. I won’t miss the time.” Murong Qiuyun’s impatient voice came from inside the room.
Xiu’er’s small face wrinkled with worry. Talking with the Sixth Young Master? Oh my, Miss, do you know what time it is? You’re just getting married to the prince, not going to another country. You can still see each other in the future.
In fact, she was mainly worried that her lady might do something impulsive.
Since the wedding date was set, others might not know, but she knew very well that her lady was very unhappy with this marriage. She worried every day that her lady might do something reckless, like running away. Although the prime minister’s residence was heavily guarded, she was still uneasy.
She hoped the young master could counsel her lady properly. To marry Prince Ye and become the only princess consort of Yan Kingdom was a dream for many girls.
Inside the room, it was a sea of red, very festive. The red bridal gown and phoenix coronet were placed on the table, untouched. Trays of gold and silver jewelry were also left aside.
“Brother, I’m sorry.” Murong Qiuyun sniffled, holding tightly onto Murong Qiufeng’s hand, while Yu Hui quietly waited on the side.
Murong Qiufeng sighed and lovingly patted Murong Qiuyun’s head. “Silly girl, you’ve apologized so many times. As long as you live well in the future, it’s worth it for me.”
“Brother… sob…”
“Alright, alright, time is short. You can see each other again later. For now, let’s resolve this. Qiuyun, be good, go change your clothes. Qiufeng, you too. Here are the Bone Refining Pill and Voice Imitation Pill, quickly take them.” Yu Hui, finally impatient from waiting, stepped forward, pulled Murong Qiuyun back, and stuffed the clothes and pills into her arms, pushing her into the inner room. He then handed the pills to Murong Qiufeng.
Holding the pills, Murong Qiufeng felt the bottle weigh a thousand pounds. He was still very conflicted. Is this really the right thing to do? Can he really deceive him like this? How will he face him afterward? He would surely be very angry and disappointed.
“Stop dawdling and change your clothes.” Seeing Murong Qiufeng staring at the bottle in a daze, eyes full of hesitation, Yu Hui straightforwardly stepped forward to help him undress, preparing to change his clothes for him.
Murong Qiufeng was startled, then frowned, instinctively stepping back, resisting his approach. “I can do it myself. Yu Hui, Qiuyun is my most cherished treasure. I hope you won’t make promises you can’t keep. If I ever hear that Qiuyun has been mistreated, I will not only take her away but also not spare you.”
“Don’t worry.” Yu Hui smiled slightly and reached out to pat his shoulder.
Murong Qiufeng turned away, taking the bridal gown to the other side. “Please turn around.”
Yu Hui retracted his suspended hand, awkwardly touching his nose, thinking, this little guy turns out to be a prickly little hedgehog. “Hehe, we’re both men, why so reserved… Alright, alright.” Seeing Murong Qiufeng’s indifferent gaze, he sighed and turned around.
The sound of clothes rustling came from behind, and Yu Hui had no intention of peeking. As he said, they were both men, and although he was somewhat interested in Murong Qiufeng, he wasn’t inclined that way.
After a while, the inner room door opened, and Murong Qiuyun emerged in white clothing. If her face were slightly disguised, as long as she didn’t speak, it would be hard to tell them apart. They really were very alike, except that Murong Qiuyun lacked Murong Qiufeng’s demeanor.
Murong Qiuyun frowned, tugging at her sleeves, and instinctively looked at her brother. But upon seeing her brother’s appearance, she couldn’t help but burst into laughter, almost laughing until she was out of breath.
Yu Hui was stunned and then turned to look. He also couldn’t help but laugh. Murong Qiufeng’s appearance was indeed amusing.
His figure had become slightly smaller, matching Murong Qiuyun’s. The bridal gown hung loosely on him, somewhat disheveled, and his fair, sharply defined face was completely red. He looked somewhat enticing, with eyes full of annoyance and helplessness.
Yu Hui finally understood why Shangguan Ye was so interested in this guy. Such an enticing appearance, such a cute side— even though he wasn’t inclined that way, he suddenly felt a fleeting sense of possessiveness.
“Hurry and help me.” Murong Qiufeng gritted his teeth, already sweating. It wasn’t his fault—women’s clothes were different from men’s, especially such a complicated bridal gown.
Seeing her brother genuinely angry and about to lose his temper, Murong Qiuyun quickly stifled her laughter and ran over to help him dress.
After they finished dressing, the people outside began urging again.
Murong Qiuyun hurriedly sat him at the dressing table and started applying makeup.
Feeling the things being applied to his face, Murong Qiufeng’s brow remained furrowed the entire time.
“Qiuyun, Qiufeng, are you ready? The wedding procession has arrived.” This time, it was the prime minister’s wife herself. Although she asked gently, it was clear that if they delayed any longer, the people outside would break in.
“Hurry, the bridal veil!” Murong Qiuyun urgently whispered to Yu Hui.
Yu Hui handed over the bridal veil.
Murong Qiuyun carefully placed it over him. Watching the veil slowly descend, she felt a mix of emotions, frowning slightly. “Why do I feel like I’m marrying my brother?”
“That’s exactly it. Hurry up, or they’ll come in.” Yu Hui, amused, pulled her aside. Together, they lifted the now trembling Murong Qiufeng. “Calm down, you’ll be free soon.”
