flstandardbreds Chapter 117 Do You Know (12)
Chapter 117 Do You Know (12)
In the Linqi Pavilion, red candles flickered and warm fragrance filled the air.
Sheng Hong held Lin Qinshuang's hand, stroking her tender skin with his fingertips, his eyes as gentle as water.
"Shuang'er, you have been wronged over the years."
His voice was low and full of apology.
Lin Qinshuang's eyes were slightly red, and tears rolled down her long eyelashes, about to fall but not yet.
She shook her head slightly and said softly:
"Honglang, I am already very satisfied to be able to stay by your side."
Sheng Hong held her in his arms, feeling her slender body, and an indescribable pity welled up in his heart.
"I will definitely make it up to you later."
His tone was firm and unquestionable.
Lin Qinshuang snuggled up to his chest, a barely perceptible smile on her lips.
"Xue Niang," Sheng Hong called out, "ask the kitchen to make a few of Shuang'er's favorite dishes, and bring us the best Hua Diao wine. Today, I want to celebrate with Shuang'er."
Xue Niang bowed and agreed, then turned and left with brisk steps, as if she also felt the joyful atmosphere in the house.
The wet nurse held Molan in her arms and took Changfeng by the hand, and slowly walked into Linqi Pavilion.
The two children were still young and had no idea what had happened today. They only knew that their mother was particularly happy today.
When Lin Qinshuang saw her children, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face.
She stood up and walked forward, took Molan from the wet nurse, and held him tightly in her arms.
"My dear children," she choked, "from now on, no one will look down on you anymore."
She knew that Sheng Hong cared about his status as a bastard, so she squeezed out a few tears to look even more pitiful.
"Feng'er," she said softly, "Hurry up and thank Daddy. It's Daddy who gave you the honor today."
Chang Feng looked at Sheng Hong with a confused look, and called out in a baby voice:
"Thank you, daddy."
Sheng Hong was moved and walked forward to hug Lin Qinshuang and the two children in his arms.
The room is cozy and warm.
He looked at his beautiful wife and young son in his arms, his heart filled with satisfaction and joy.
Inside Weiruixuan, Wang Ruofu's face turned ashen, her chest heaving violently, and she was obviously burning with anger.
She grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it hard to the ground.
With a crisp "bang", the teacup shattered and the tea splashed everywhere.
"Lin Qinshuang! What a great Lin Qinshuang!"
She gritted her teeth, wishing she could tear Lin Qinshuang into pieces.
Upon seeing this, Matron Liu hurried forward to dissuade them.
"Madam, calm down! Don't get yourself hurt by getting angry!"
She grabbed Wang Ruofu's hand to stop her from throwing things.
"Aren't you falling into the old lady's trap by doing this?"
Wang Ruofu paused when she heard this, and her anger subsided a little.
"Mammy, what do you mean?"
Madam Liu lowered her voice and said slowly:
"Madam, the master has been made an earl, and you will be the mistress of the earl's mansion. You will also receive this real benefit."
"The old lady has lost her ability to control her master. Isn't she taking this opportunity to stir up trouble and find a sense of her own existence?"
"If you quarrel with the Master now, wouldn't that be exactly what the old lady wants?"
After hearing this, Wang Ruofu gradually calmed down.
She took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in her heart.
"Mammy is right. I can't fall into the old lady's trap."
Wang Ruofu sat on the chair and carefully considered what Madam Liu said.
Her clenched hands gradually loosened, and the anger in her eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a deep calculation.
"If Lin Qinshuang is crowned as a princess, the Sheng family will also benefit from it," she murmured to herself. "By then, our family will have two prominent members, and we will be able to hold our heads high in Bianjing."
"It seems that not only can I not stop my master from making her his concubine, but I also have to send gifts to him in a grand manner as a sign of reconciliation."
Her tone was firm and unquestionable.
Seeing this, Matron Liu nodded secretly in her heart.
The lady finally figured it out.
The next morning, Lin Qinshuang slowly opened her eyes and felt relaxed all over, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her body.
Sheng Hong had already left, and the room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood mixed with the fragrance of cosmetics, which was refreshing.
Zhou Xuenniang walked into the house quietly, with a smile on her face, and helped Lin Qinshuang get up and wash.
"Congratulations, madam, congratulations, madam," Zhou Xuenniang complimented Lin Qinshuang cheerfully while combing her hair. "Madam, you are truly as foresighted as a god. Now that you are the princess, let's see who dares to humiliate you in the Sheng family from now on!"
Lin Qinshuang looked at her beautiful face in the bronze mirror, a smug smile appearing on the corner of her mouth.
"Is there any movement from the Madam?" she asked casually.
Zhou Xueniang hesitated slightly and cautiously probed, "I think the Madam will definitely not let this go. I'm afraid she'll make a big scene..."
Lin Qinshuang chuckled and interrupted Zhou Xuenniang, "She won't."
Her eyes moved, a shrewd light flashing in them, "The lady still has a few smart people around her. Not only will she not stop it, but she will do her best to promote this matter."
Lin Qinshuang picked up a golden hairpin and gently inserted it into her bun, saying with a firm tone, "As long as I can maintain my position in the Sheng family, it will be most beneficial to Changbai and Hualan."
Zhou Xuenniang nodded as if she understood, her eyes full of admiration.
Not long after, Wang Ruofu arrived at Linqi Pavilion with her maids and servants.
Her face was full of smiles, and she was holding an exquisitely carved mahogany box in her hands. Her posture was humble, completely different from her usual arrogance.
"Sister Shuang'er," Wang Ruofu called Lin Qinshuang affectionately, her tone so gentle that it seemed like water could drip out of it. "I was wrong before. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive my previous rudeness."
She handed the mahogany box in her hand to Lin Qinshuang, "I brought a few small gifts, one to apologize to you, and the other to celebrate your title of Princess."
Wang Ruofu paused and continued, "Don't worry, I will arrange the ceremony for you and my master to become equal wives. I will ensure that the title of princess will not be dishonored."
Lin Qinshuang took the box and opened it gently, only to see that it was filled with a wide variety of jewels, dazzling and valuable.
The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and she smiled faintly, "Then I'll trouble you, Madam."
In order to make up for the grievances Lin Qinshuang had suffered over the years, Sheng Hong specially held a grand wedding for her.
The entire Sheng Mansion was decorated with lights and was filled with joy, as if it were the New Year.
In Linqi Pavilion, Lin Qinshuang, wearing a phoenix crown and a red robe, sat in front of the dressing table, allowing the matchmaker to dress her up.
She looked at her elegant self in the mirror, her heart filled with joy and satisfaction.
When getting married, one bows first to heaven and earth, then to parents, and then husband and wife bow to each other.
Sheng Hong looked at Lin Qinshuang affectionately, his eyes full of love.
Wei Shuyi felt mixed emotions as he listened to the noisy sounds coming from the front yard.
She sat alone by the window, looking at the dark night sky outside, her mind full of thoughts.
Once upon a time, Lin Qinshuang was just the descendant of a criminal. Even though she was favored by Sheng Hong, Wei Shuyi never took her seriously.
Now, Lin Qinshuang has transformed herself into a noble princess, and her status and position have suddenly become extremely high.
This sense of disparity made Wei Shuyi feel extremely depressed, and his heart was filled with resentment and jealousy.