Chapter 255: Chapter 255

Ever since that night, Lin Yanran eagerly awaited, hoping for the Crown Prince to visit and for the imperial decree of marriage from the Emperor, gazing tirelessly with longing.

A full seven days passed, and she hadn’t received any news.

Lin Yanran could hardly contain her anxiety; if not for Mrs. Qin’s dissuasion, she would have gone to the Eastern Palace to find Nangong Jue herself.

Mrs. Qin said, "In facing matters, you must remain calm; a small impatience can spoil big plans. You are destined to become the Empress one day, so you must stay composed."

Lin Yanran was restless and uneasy, "Does he not want to marry me? What if he’s unwilling to marry me? Does he think that because we are not yet married, he finds me unreserved and is unwilling to proceed with the marriage? Or has he perhaps found someone else?"

A series of questions was thrown out, clearly showing she was so anxious that she had lost her composure.

Mrs. Qin had to comfort her quite thoroughly before she slightly regained her rationality.

She resisted going to find the Crown Prince but tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night, waking the next day with noticeable darkness around her eyes and looking quite unwell.

Lin Yanran’s mood was downcast and irritable, not even in the mood to dress up, when unexpectedly, the old maid came running to report, "Miss Lin, quick, quick, quick, tidy yourself up, Eunuch Gao has come to deliver an imperial edict!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanran stood up suddenly, rushed forward in a few steps, and grabbed the old maid’s arm, "What did you say? Say it again, who has come?"

The old maid, panting and sweating, had an excited smile on her face, "Eunuch Gao has arrived! Mr. and Mrs. Lin are already in the main hall, Miss Lin, please follow this old maid quickly."

Eunuch Gao is a favored person before the Emperor, with significant status—his personal arrival to deliver an edict at this critical moment...

Lin Yanran was almost moved to tears with joy, "Is it the Emperor conferring a marriage?"

"What else could it be? Eunuch Gao has come personally! Hurry, hurry, you all, quickly help Miss Lin with her grooming!" Fresh chapters posted on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝔫𝔢𝔱

Lin Yanran naturally wanted to dress beautifully, to meet her conferment edict in the most beautiful and noble manner.

However, Eunuch Gao’s special status meant that Mrs. Qin had specially instructed the old maid for Lin Yanran to hurry and not keep Eunuch Gao waiting long.

Even though Lin Yanran was reluctant, she had to hurriedly groom herself and rushed to the main hall.

Throughout the journey, Lin Yanran regretted not having slept the previous night, resulting in celebrating a major event in her life in such an imperfect state.

And she secretly vowed that on her wedding day and at the conferring ceremony, she must appear in the most beautiful manner!

"Yanran, Chief Gao has been waiting for you for a while, hurry and come over to kneel and receive the edict."

As Lin Yanran just entered the door, Mrs. Qin pulled her over.

Lin Yanran respectfully bowed slightly to Eunuch Gao, "Yanran was unwell, causing Chief Gao to wait a long time, please forgive me."

Eunuch Gao glanced at her, wearing an official smile, neither warm nor indifferent, responding, "Miss Lin, you’re being too polite!"

Lin Yanran struggled to suppress her overwhelming joy and excitement, maintaining an elegant and reserved expression, kneeling to listen to Eunuch Gao read the edict.

As she expected, it was indeed a marriage conferment edict; the Emperor officially bestowed her the title of Crown Princess Consort, yet the date of marriage was not specified in the edict.

Although Lin Yanran felt a slight doubt in her heart, it was overwhelmed by boundless joy, and she did not delve deeper.

Lin Qianqiu and Mrs. Qin were both all smiles, forcibly offering gifts to Eunuch Gao, who, after repeated refusals, simply accepted.

"Here, congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Lin! This humble one must return to report back to His Majesty, so I will take my leave first."

Lin Qianqiu personally escorted Eunuch Gao to the gate of the Minister Mansion and watched him board the sedan chair before turning back to the mansion.

In the backyard, Lin Yanran was holding the imperial edict with a face full of delight, her mouth almost curling up to her forehead.

"I’m finally the Crown Princess Consort! The Emperor’s officially sanctioned Crown Princess Consort! I’ve finally awaited this day!"

Mrs. Qin watched from the side, unable to contain her laughter, "This edict must be kept well! In the future, consider it a family heirloom."

Lin Yanran tilted her head, lightly rubbing her face against the edict, "I feel like I’m dreaming, both happy and unreal. Am I really the Crown Princess Consort?"

"How can it be unreal? Our Yaner’s dream has come true! From today on, you’re the noble Crown Princess Consort of Tianchu!"

Immediately, Mrs. Qin’s tone changed, looking proud and haughty, "From now on, that little rascal Lin Wanyue must bow and salute when seeing you! Let’s see if she dares to be arrogant and smug again?"

Upon hearing the name ’Lin Wanyue’, Lin Yanran’s blissful expression instantly changed, a little arrogant, a bit disdainful, along with a trace of gnashing hatred.

"Speaking of which, I’ve recovered quite well by now, and it’s been a long time since I last went out for a stroll. The weather is nice today, suitable for going out to relax."

Mrs. Qin almost immediately understood, directly ordering the servants, "Go, dress up the lady nicely, find the best clothes and most expensive jewelry."

"Come to think of it, Yaner should get some new clothes and jewelry; while out relaxing today, stop by the store and pick some styles you like."

Lin Yanran, one hand holding the imperial edict, the other arm wrapped around Mrs. Qin’s, coquettishly said, "Thank you, Mother~ Mother is indeed the dearest, spoiling Yaner the most!"

On a bright and sunny day, Yun Ran was in the courtyard working on her poisons, with the stone table in front filled with bottles and jars of various colors.

Nangong Mo sat under the veranda basking in the sun, watching Yun Ran from afar, his mouth twitching slightly.

The young lady had just threatened to poison him last night, and now she was brazenly preparing poison right in front of him—isn’t she being too audacious?

Feeling his gaze, Yun Ran pointed two fingers at him, gesturing a few times, "Keep looking, and I’ll poke your eyes blind!"

Nangong Mo snorted, "When did I ever look at you, you conceited girl!"

Yun Ran raised her hand, and with a ’whoosh’, a small pellet flew over, "Here, have a ’Dog Head Pill’!"

Nangong Mo thought it might be another ’pear blossom with rain’ or ’smiling in the nine springs’ kind of thing; without a second thought, he instantly floated three zhang away with his wheelchair.

[This qinggong is quite something! Not only flying while seated but taking the wheelchair along too?]

It didn’t explode? It turned out to be just a... sugar-coated hawthorn? My image! My face...

Just as the atmosphere was getting peculiar, Ying Yue reported, "Master, Princess, Miss Lin is here. Ying Yue has placed her in the flower hall to wait."

Yun Ran’s eyes shifted towards Nangong Mo, "Master, your old flame has come to see you! Aren’t you going to take a look?"

Nangong Mo’s handsome face turned dark, his gaze cold, "Lin Wanyue, please watch your words. Does the master care nothing for his reputation?"

"Master has no old flames; I am a devoted good man, do not slander and defile my good name!"