Thanks to memory from my previous life, I knew the path Nanyang fought so hard for was one that would lead to a horrible dead end. Everything looked so familiar to me, except the bride had changed.
Even though I hated Nanyang, I didnât want her to walk my old path. However, everyone had the right to make their own choices. In this situation, Nanyang had no choice but to keep going.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
When the host asked if Nanyang was willing to take Jing Ning as her lawfully-wedded husband, Nanyang shouted loudly, âI do!â
When Jing Ning was posed the same question, his gaze glanced towards the guest. He couldnât find the person he wanted to see. The host had to repeat the question. Then Jing Ning pulled his gaze back and uttered indifferently, âI do.â
I could sense the host sigh in relief as he continued with the ritual.
At that moment, the door opened. This interrupted the ceremony and everyone turned to look. It was Master Gu Er who had arrived with Ye Qian and Gu Yan. Gu Nian was with them too.
Jing Ning instinctively took a step towards the door but Nanyang held him back.
Ye Qian didnât once glance at the altar. She held Gu Nianâs arm and walked in gracefully. Gu Nianâs eyes scanned the crowd to look for me. Before he spotted me, I hid behind Mai Qi. I accidentally saw that Lu Yanâs face had turned pale and her hands gripped into fists. Her eyes were on Ye Qian.?They are related somehow.
The wedding continued. But Jing Ningâs heart wasnât in it, he even got his vows wrong.
I pulled on Lu Yanâs cold fingers and whispered, âLu Yan, donât be nervous. This is a chance for you to learn. When you are getting married, Mai Qi and I will throw a bigger wedding for you.â I turned to Mai Qi, âAm I right, princess?â
Mai Qi raised her head proudly, âOf course!â Then she added, âWait. If Lu Yan is getting married, shouldnât her husband be the one organizing the wedding? Why should we get involved?â
I smiled, âNo one would mind a sponsor, right, Lu Yan?â
Lu Yan smiled gently, âOf course, if the sponsor is Mai Qi, Iâm all for it.â I noticed with shock that Lu Yan could handle herself well. Her gaze wandered around Ye Qian but the emotions in her eyes had dimmed. I sighed internally,?Sheâs good!
Nanxing from the previous life had truly lived in vain. She had never once experienced the beauty of life. She didnât even notice the web of complicated relationships around her.
After the ceremony ended, Jing Ning told Nanyang something and hurried down from the altar. He strode towards Master Gu Er and greeted him politely. Master Gu Er congratulated him with big smiles.
Jing Ning looked uncomfortable as he glanced at Ye Qian. Ye Qianâs hand was still on Gu Nianâs arm. She smiled and congratulated Jing Ning too. Jing Ningâs face darkened further as his eyes landed on Gu Nian. Gu Nian smiled faintly. He wanted to extricate himself from this situation but Ye Qian refused to let him go.
What a good show!
I stood at the buffet table and enjoyed it to my heartâs content.
Mai Qi yawned and asked, âWhy are you so interested in these fake dramas?â
I smiled. âMy dear princess, you have to put your heart into it. Once you figure out the background of each character, youâll find it exciting too.â
Mai Qi rolled her eyes. Mai Qi didnât know that I had been having a deja vu feeling all day. Everything was the same but the bride.
However, at least on my wedding day in my previous life, I was happy. I still had my happy bubble.
But Nanyang was not that lucky. She knew that her days ahead would not be related to any happiness.
Retribution had come too swiftly.