N-M Chapter 169 Don't miss out!
Chapter 169 Don't miss out!
The next morning, Su Yaoyao was still dreaming about studying the book "One Hundred and Eight Styles" with Xiao Chenyuan when she was woken up by a knock on the door.
"Little sister! Wake up!"
Su Qingrun's voice was full of energy.
Su Yaoyao pulled the blanket over her head.
"Sleep a little longer..."
"What are you sleeping for!" The door was pounded on so loudly it shook the heavens.
"Get up and check your dowry! You're getting married tomorrow, and you won't even glance at your own dowry?"
Su Yaoyao let out a wail and crawled out of bed.
She rubbed her eyes, groggily got dressed, took Su Qingrun's arm, and walked towards the front yard.
Dozens of large boxes, tied with red ribbons, were neatly arranged in the courtyard, creating a festive atmosphere.
Su Yaoyao yawned and glanced at it.
"Yes, that's good."
Su Qingrun felt choked with anger.
"That's great?! I've been running around doing all this, and you really only glanced at me?"
Su Yaoyao leaned over, took his arm, and smiled obsequiously.
"Oh dear, the eldest brother is like a father to me," she said, shaking his arm. "With such a capable brother, why would I need to worry about anything?"
Su Qingrun glared at her, but there was clearly a smile in her eyes.
Don't give me that.
Su Yaoyao chuckled, then suddenly changed the subject.
"But then again, my dear brother—"
She drawled out the sound, her eyes sparkling.
"When are you going to bring me a sister-in-law?"
Su Qingrun's handsome face flushed red instantly.
"What are you saying!"
Su Yaoyao was overjoyed to see him like this.
"Brother, you can't do this." She stood with her hands on her hips, completely serious. "You've already hugged me, and you said you missed me, you have to take responsibility! You can't be a heartless man! Otherwise, I won't acknowledge you!"
Su Qingrun's face turned even redder.
"When did I—"
Before he could finish speaking, the gatekeeper came running over to report.
"My lord, young lady! Um... the second prince's concubine has arrived, saying she's here to add to the young lady's dowry."
The brother and sister exchanged a glance.
Su Qingrun frowned: "Well, she's here. She's definitely up to no good."
Su Yaoyao smiled.
"Let her in," she said slowly. "Why not take advantage of something that's offered to you?"
Su Qingrun looked at her.
"So you found out?"
Su Yaoyao blinked.
"Just you wait and see."
---
When Su Yun'er was led in by the maid, she immediately saw the brother and sister standing side by side.
The morning light shone on the two of them; one was handsome and dashing, the other radiant and beautiful.
A fleeting hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes.
But soon, the jealousy was suppressed, and she put on a pitiful look instead.
"Sister." She stepped forward, her voice soft, "Tomorrow is your wedding day, and I've come especially to help you with your wedding preparations."
She took a brocade box from the maid and presented it with both hands.
"This is a memento from my stepmother. I finally found it and brought it to you. My sister will take it with her when she gets married. My stepmother in heaven will surely be happy."
Su Yaoyao took the brocade box and opened it.
Inside lay a jade-green bracelet, its surface smooth and lustrous, its carving exquisite.
A slight thought crossed her mind.
These are indeed my mother's belongings.
Back then, Aunt Liu seized a lot of things. Later, she took some back, but some things were hidden deep and have never been found.
"My sister is so thoughtful." She closed the brocade box and smiled gently.
Su Yun'er was secretly delighted.
Become!
But Su Yaoyao's next words froze her smile on her face.
"However—" Su Yaoyao looked at her innocently, "Little sister, I remember that this bracelet was part of a complete set of jewelry."
Su Yun'er's expression changed slightly.
Su Yaoyao continued, "That headdress set includes a bracelet, a hairpin, a hair ornament, and a pair of earrings. I'd like to wear it for my wedding, but it wouldn't look good without the other pieces."
She sighed.
"Never mind, it's already quite an achievement for my sister to find this bracelet. As for the rest... I'll figure it out myself."
Su Yun'er's smile was almost impossible to hide.
That set of jewelry was her most treasured possession! She didn't even take it out on her wedding day!
But thinking of the medicine in that small porcelain bottle, and of the position of principal wife promised by Xiao Qiming—
She gritted her teeth.
"Oh dear, what a terrible memory I have!" she forced a smile. "That set of jewelry is indeed with me. I'll have someone go back and get it right away."
Su Yaoyao smiled, her eyes crinkling.
"Thank you very much, little sister."
Su Yun'er instructed her maid to go back and fetch her things, her heart bleeding.
But she still had to maintain a gentle and demure demeanor on the surface.
She looked at Su Qingrun standing to the side, and suddenly changed the subject.
"Big...Big Brother..." she whispered, "Tomorrow is my sister's wedding, where is Father? On such a joyous day, for Father not to be present, isn't that...too unfilial?"
She paused, her face filled with worry.
"If outsiders knew, they would think that my sister couldn't tolerate my father."
Su Qingrun's face darkened.
Just as he was about to speak,
A cheerful voice suddenly came from behind.
"Hey, who's farting here?"
Anar strode in, followed by Ashina Lie, who looked helpless.
She walked up to Su Yun'er and looked her up and down.
"You're that illegitimate daughter?" she asked, her tone utterly impolite.
Su Yun'er's expression changed.
"I am the Second Prince's concubine—"
"I know, I know." Anar waved her hand, "It's about stealing my sister's fiancé."
Su Yun'er's face turned bright red.
"you--"
Anar ignored her and turned to look at Su Yaoyao.
"Sister, what did you just say about being unfilial?"
Su Yaoyao smiled and repeated Su Yun'er's words.
Anar burst out laughing after hearing this.
"Unfilial piety?" She looked at Su Yun'er. "Your father favored his concubine over his wife, abandoning his first wife's legitimate daughter to his concubine to be abused, leaving her hungry and cold from a young age—does this kind of person deserve to talk about filial piety?"
Su Yun'er was speechless, utterly bewildered.
Anar continued, "Aren't you Central Plains people supposed to be the most particular about etiquette and law? What crime is it to favor a concubine over one's wife? What crime is it to mistreat one's legitimate daughter? Your father wasn't divorced or demoted, which is already a sign of the Marquis's mercy. How dare you come here and talk about filial impiety?"
Su Yun'er's face turned pale and then flushed.
She opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't say anything.
Su Yaoyao stood aside, watching Anar's explosive fighting power, and couldn't help but feel happy.
This grassland princess is a master at roasting people.
Su Qingrun also looked at Anar, his gaze carrying a hint of... a gentleness he himself was unaware of.
Su Yun'er was speechless, choked by her words.
Just then, the maid who went to fetch the jewelry returned, carrying a box and panting heavily.
Anar took it and stuffed it into Su Yaoyao's hand.
"Little sister, take this." She glared at Su Yun'er. "The things have been delivered, aren't you going to leave? Waiting for me to take you?"
Su Yun'er's face turned ashen.
But she knew she couldn't beat Anar, so she could only glare at Su Yaoyao resentfully before turning and leaving.
As she reached the door, she suddenly turned back.
"Sister," she said, her voice still gentle, "I wish you all the best on your wedding day tomorrow."
But his eyes were as cold and sinister as a venomous snake.
---
With the person gone, the courtyard finally became quiet.
Su Yaoyao opened the box, inside which the set of jewelry was neatly arranged.
Bracelets, hairpins, hair ornaments, and earrings—everything was there.
She picked up the hairpin, held it up to the light, and said, "Aunt Liu must have been quite greedy back then."
Anar leaned closer and said, "That Su Yun'er, she clearly has bad intentions. Are you really going to wear it?"
Su Yaoyao nodded.
"Wear it, why aren't you wearing it? But... it needs to be taken care of."
She carefully put away the jewelry and handed it to Chuntao.
"Send it to Ling Feng and return it before tomorrow."
Chuntao agreed and took the box out.
Anar looked at Su Qingrun with sparkling eyes.
Why didn't you run away today?
Su Qingrun remained expressionless.
"Why should I run away?"
Anar leaned closer to him, grinning.
"So you want to see me?"
Su Qingrun's ear tips turned red again.
"……No."
"have!"
"I said no!"
Anar ignored him and took his arm.
"Come on, come with me to see your sister's dowry! I've never seen a dowry like those of people from the Central Plains before!"
Su Qingrun was dragged along by her, looking utterly hopeless.
Su Yaoyao stood behind, watching this scene, her eyes crinkling with laughter.
Cold Noodle King of Hell, you've finally met your match, huh? Hehe~