The house was draped in red silk as the newlyweds bowed to heaven and earth amidst the cheering crowd. However, Wen Shuyue stood rigidly, delaying her movements. She looked toward the hall's entrance. Why hadn't the messenger arrived yet?
"Wen Shuyue," the groom reminded her in a hushed voice. "Your aunt is going to notice."
Wen Shuyue felt a heavy weight in her chest. Although this was a fake marriage, once the ceremony was complete, she would officially be a twice-married woman. If she returned to the Marquis Mansion in the future, the gossip would only multiply. Biting her lower lip, she felt truly resentful. Her cousin had cared for her so deeply in their past life!
"Husband and wife, bow to each other!" the master of ceremonies chanted in a long, drawn-out voice.
Left with no choice, she leaned forward to bow—
CRASH!
The courtyard doors were thrown open. Ren Jiang walked in with a solemn face, leading a group of men and interrupting the wedding ceremony.
