Chapter 1282: Chapter 1282 Wedding
Dong Mei hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "I will act according to your words, but you must promise not to harm Ye You."
The person in the dark chuckled lightly and said tenderly, "I like him so much, how could I bear to hurt him? I only want Qin Sisi dead."
After a pause, she continued, "Actually, we are the same, loving Ye You and hating Qin Sisi. You don’t need to guard against me; my love for Ye You is absolutely no less than yours."
Dong Mei’s expression relaxed a little, she nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll go deliver it to Ye You now, be careful yourself."
Having finished speaking, she took the newly sewn garment from the bed, held it with her only hand, and slowly walked out of the room towards the door.
A gust of night wind blew in, causing the empty sleeve to flutter ghost-like as if rootless.
Back when the plot against Qin Sisi failed, Ye You spared her out of respect for Patroness Gewan; he only crippled one of her hands. She didn’t hate Ye You, instead, she transferred the hatred of her lost arm to Qin Sisi.
If it weren’t for Qin Sisi, how could Ye You be so heartless to her? How could she end up in such a miserable state?
Thus, when another person who also hated Qin Sisi appeared and asked her to help kill Qin Sisi, she readily agreed.
"Qin Sisi doesn’t deserve the Ye You she watched grow up. Once Qin Sisi is dead, Ye You will naturally have better choices." Thinking so, she entered the Royal Palace accompanied by a guard from the Panhu family.
Even though Ye You had punished her, she was previously Patroness Gewan’s close maid; others still showed her some respect.
After Dong Mei left, the figure in the dark slowly emerged, the dim twilight pouring in through the window illuminated her delicate face, it was none other than Meng Yu.
Watching Dong Mei’s silhouette gradually fade away, a sinister smile played at the corner of her mouth. She had never intended to kill Ye You; she would keep him like a plant to accompany her forever.
After busying herself for so long, the wedding was finally about to take place. Thinking that tomorrow they would receive Qin Sisi into Wang City with the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin, then stay overnight at Phoenix Palace, Ye You’s heart overflowed with tenderness and sweetness.
He gently patted the red wedding attire hanging on the coat rack, his lips slightly curled. Qin Sisi’s gown had already been sent to Miaoyin City, and tomorrow when she wears it, she will surely look beautiful.
At this moment, a guard reported from outside that Dong Mei had come to seek an audience.
Ye You slightly frowned. Since punishing Dong Mei for plotting against Qin Sisi at Taiyi Mountain, he rarely saw her. Occasionally he saw her from afar, her solitary figure was especially desolate, he instructed Yun Wang to show her kindness, not let her days be too hard.
Thus, though Dong Mei was disabled, no one in the Panhu family dared disrespect her.
On the eve of the wedding, what was she here for?
Ye You hesitated for a moment, but still instructed the guard to bring Dong Mei in.
Dong Mei, holding the newly sewn shirt in her single hand, entered with her head lowered and slowly knelt before Ye You, humbly and respectfully greeting, "Servant Dong Mei pays respects to Sage Ruler."
Though extremely courteous, there was an air of continued unfamiliarity that pained Ye You slightly. His mother died early, and from the age of five to ten, Dong Mei had been the one taking care of his daily needs, he still felt some affection for her.
If only she could remain gentle and courteous, loving Qin Sisi as she loved him, how wonderful it would be.
"Aunt Mei, no need for formalities, please rise!" Ye You said warmly.
But Dong Mei did not rise; instead she raised her lone hand high, presenting the shirt to Ye You, saying in a slightly hoarse voice, "Congratulations Sage Ruler on your wedding. This servant presumptuously crafted a shirt to gift you. Before Patroness Gewan passed away, she instructed this servant to sew a shirt for you on your wedding day, so wearing it would be as if she saw you marrying. She’ll surely be comforted in the afterlife."
At the mention of his mother, a deep sorrow surged within Ye You. He leaned forward and accepted the shirt, the black fabric was embroidered with fine patterns using gold silk; delicate stitches showed it was crafted with considerable care.
Ye You nodded and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I’ll accept it, thank you."
Dong Mei’s lowered eyes twitched fiercely. She controlled her inner excitement and replied respectfully, "I dare not; it is a great fortune for the servant if Sage Ruler wears the shirt I tailored for the wedding, leaving no regrets in life."
Ye You wanted to say something to comfort her, but Dong Mei had already stood up, bowed her head, and said, "My wish is fulfilled, this servant shall take leave now. May Sage Ruler and Ms. Qin be perfectly matched, and may their love endure."
Having said this, she slowly retreated, leaving Ye You’s room.
Ye You looked down at the shirt in his hands, deep in thought.
The next day, before dawn, brilliant fireworks bloomed over Wang City, and the people watching with uplifted heads were filled with cheerful laughter.
Ye You dressed neatly and activated the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin, sealed for many years.
At first glance, the legendary magical Phoenix Spirit Palanquin seemed nothing special, just an ordinary palanquin.
However, when Ye You infused it with magical power, the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin sensed the summon of the Jiuxi Royal Family, its entirety glowing golden and dazzlingly radiant.
Moments later, nine phoenix illusions gradually formed around the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin; nine colorful phoenixes, elegant and noble, flapped their beautiful wings, lifting the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin into the sky.
The largest phoenix in the front had the brightest colors, its long neck proudly raised and tall crest both glamorous and majestic.
Following the etiquette book, Ye You conjured magical wings and flew into the sky, seating himself on the frontmost phoenix.
The front phoenix let out a clear and resonant cry, the other eight seemed to be summoned, also crying in harmony.
A six-member ceremonial team flew ahead to lead the way; all six had high magic levels, could conjure magic wings, and fly steadily and swiftly in the sky. The nine phoenixes flapped their wings in unison, carrying Ye You, escorting the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin, following behind the ceremony team towards Miaoyin City.
Behind the Phoenix Spirit Palanquin, stretched an endless line of red-clad men; each paired group carried an exquisitely crafted large box, containing the Sage Ruler’s wedding gifts to the patroness.
The grand procession arrived over Miaoyin City; the city had long been adorned with lanterns and streamers, imbued with festivity.
The Meilan Family’s Chief Mansion was filled with bright red lanterns, on which were inscribed auspicious blessings in golden letters: "Harmony for a century, deep love, a match made in heaven, and flourishing prosperity..."
Ye You’s gaze took everything in, only feeling a stirring sweetness in his heart, and a joyous smile constantly gracing his lips.
