IBTSOME Chapter 19 Part 1: Family

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 19 Part 1: Family

 

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On the fifth day of May, the servants of the Yan Wang Mansion had started moving around since dawn. Today the emperor set up a dragon boat in Xiyuan (west park), and Yan Wang Mansion was the highlight of the accompanying list. Afterwards there would be a series of activities such as the Dragon Boat Festival feast and the sacrifice of the five poisons in the palace. Afraid that Yan Wang need to go out at the earliest time.

　　

Seeing that the whole day there would no times to rest, since early in the morning the servants of the mansion already stretched their nerves. The calamus hanging screens and other things in the mansion were arranged yesterday. Early this morning, the carriage for the womenfolk stopped at the second gate. Nowadays, high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital traveled with arrogance, but Yan Wang had been in the army for many years, he long ago already developed iron-like rules, how could he take a sedan chair? Not only Gu Hui Yan, even Gu Cheng Yao, who grew up in the capital, was not allowed to riding arrogantly no matter how far he went.

　　

Gu Mingda was holding Zhaoxue¹, standing outside the Chui Hua Gate like a post, Zhaoxue puffed his nose. Gu Hui Yan wore a dragon imperial robe with a first-grade Qinwang jade belt tied around his waist, standing with his hands in front of him. Gu Cheng Yao also changed into corresponding imperial clan clothing, but his specifications were one level lower than Gu Hui Yan's in all aspects. Didn’t know if it’s because of the reduction in patterns, obviously the same color, Gu Cheng Yao wore a Qinwang Shizi clothes, he clearly an elegant noble son, but once standing next to Gu Hui Yan, he was immediately suppressed and completely lack power to compete. People passing through the Chu Hua Gate could see Yan Wang at first sight, and they could only see Yan Wang. They hold their breath and bow their heads, did not dare to rise.

　　

Gu Hui Yan was waiting outside Chu Hua Gate, the carriage behind him was ready, just waiting for the womenfolk inside to leave. Normally Gu Hui Yan would not wait exceeding half a cup of tea from the time of issuing order to the departure of the whole army. He ruled the army extremely strictly, and it was absolutely impossible for people not showed up when the time is up. No one below dared to let Gu Hui Yan wait. But the capital was different from his fief, and person he was waiting for was also different from the strictly obedience soldiers.

　　

All the men and horses stood quietly. Unknown who was the first to make a sound, it was like a stone being thrown into the middle of the lake. The quiet and solemn corridor immediately came alive: "Miss Lin is here."

　　

Lin Wei Xi accompanied by Wan Xing and Wan Yue arrived at the second gate, she saw the outside scene through the gate, she was startled, immediately quickened her pace: "Your Highness, you have already arrived? Since you have arrived, why didn't you go in and call me? It’s my fault to make you wait."

　　

Lin Wei Xi walked across the streak of morning light, and the vermilion pillars and the white morning ray became her background. Gu Hui Yan took a second look at this scene. Lin Wei Xi today wore a white silk top and silvery red horse-face skirt, around the knees were embroidered with large jewel-like flowers with silver thread, and on her hair was a simple hairpin that was covered with fine crystals, which slightly reflected the broken light as she walked. The facial features were more and more beautiful, unlike a real person. When she was still in her mourning period she used to dress plainly, and her beauty already stunning enough. Now she put on a magnificent dress, and the whole person simply like it had a built-in soft focus, which naturally attracts attention.

(TN: the author break historical genre’s wall here lol)

　　

No matter who was passing by, they always had to look back and look again when they ran into her. Everyone had their own opinions about beauty, but for Lin Wei Xi's kind of bloomed to the utmost beauty, even if they didn't say anything, their eyes still revealed their most honest thoughts. Some beauties were like tea, weak but delicate. Some beauties were like peony, magnificent but silly. And Lin Wei Xi was probably a rough ruby ​​polished to the extreme. You can dislike her, but you cannot say that she is not good-looking.

　　

From the moment Lin Wei Xi showed up, everyone present uncontrollably cast their eyes on her. When she walked these eyes followed her secretly. Until Lin Wei Xi stood in front of Gu Hui Yan, the men present then looked away nonchalantly.

　　

Gu Hui Yan also silently complimented. Before, he knew Lin Wei Xi was good-looking, but he would get used to it after seeing the same face every day. He also paid more attention to Lin Wei Xi's noisy character. At this moment, Lin Wei Xi dressed up and her essence was finely crafted, immediately showed its powerful lethality.

　　

But Gu Hui Yan only exclaimed in his heart, and that was it. Women with different shapes, each with its own beauty, in any case he already experienced many strong wind and big waves. Even if Lin Wei Xi was so beautiful, except for the first moment of surprise, it was difficult to shake Gu Hui Yan's mind afterwards. Gu Hui Yan didn't say anything, and signaled Lin Wei Xi to enter the carriage behind: "It's okay, get in the car."

　　

Lin Wei Xi didn't pay much attention to the surrounding. She sincerely felt apologetic: "To make you wait is very rude of me. Have you waited for long? Why didn’t you let people go in and call me, I thought it’s not ready outside..."

　　

"It’s okay." Looking at Lin Wei Xi’s guilty and beautifully contoured eyes, who could get angry, not to mention Gu Hui Yan would never blame Lin Wei Xi. After he finished speaking, seeing Lin Wei Xi still couldn't let go, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, they should wait for you. Get in the carriage first."

　　

Lin Wei Xi was originally ashamed, but couldn't help chuckle when she heard this. This smile was like a gem reflecting colorful luster under the sun, which made people dizzy. After Gu Hui Yan said this, Lin Wei Xi's heart really relaxed a lot. She looked away from Gu Hui Yan, stepped back slightly, and saluted to Gu Cheng Yao and Gu Mingda who followed behind. After she greeted them in a unified manner, she took her maid to get in the carriage.

　　

Gu Cheng Yao was a little impatient at first, but seeing Lin Wei Xi appear stunningly, immediately that little impatience gone without a trace. Later, Lin Wei Xi ran towards Yan Wang, Gu Cheng Yao had a strange feeling for some reason. After Lin Wei Xi and his father had finished speaking, Lin Wei Xi finally turned her gaze to the back. After a hasty greeting, she turned away. Gu Cheng Yao felt very subtle in his heart. With so many of them waiting outside, could Lin Wei Xi only see Yan Wang?

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1 Zhaoxue means shining snow, Gu Hui Yan’s horse.^↩

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