As the bridal procession drew closer, exclamations from the crowd rose one after another.
If the people had still been doubtful about the identity of the rider earlier, they were now completely certain.
“So it really is His Highness the Regent!”
“But I haven’t heard that the Regent is getting married—why is he dressed in wedding attire?”
With such a grand display and a procession of ten miles of red bridal gifts, this must be the ceremony of a principal wife.
Hearing the discussions around him, Shen Yu found them increasingly irritating.
His gaze subconsciously fell on Chu Ningwan, and an uneasy suspicion had already formed in his mind.
Shen Yu walked up to Chu Ningwan with feigned ease, still carrying that condescending attitude.
“Miss Chu, you keep insisting that the one you’re marrying today isn’t me—don’t tell me it’s the Regent?”
Seeing that Chu Ningwan ignored him, Shen Yu grew even more irritated.
“Miss Chu, you should understand what kind of figure the Regent is. How could he possibly come to marry you?”
Before Chu Ningwan or Madam Qin could speak, Qin Yi’s expression had already darkened. If not for fear of ruining his niece’s joyous occasion, he would have long since killed Shen Yu for his behavior.
“With just my niece’s talents in the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she excels in everything. As the legitimate daughter of the general’s estate, she is worthy of anyone!”
Qin Yi praised Chu Ningwan at length, but when mentioning Shen Yu, his tone paused and the contempt in his voice deepened.
“As for certain people, they should stop deluding themselves!”
Shen Yu’s expression darkened; he naturally understood who Qin Yi was referring to.
Just as he was about to flare up again, the bridal procession had already arrived.
Xiao Changyan was dressed in wedding robes today, making him even more captivating—his bearing alone was not something Shen Yu could compare with.
“Look, the Regent is coming—but why does it look like he’s heading toward the Second Miss?”
Su Qingyao stood not far from Chu Ningwan. Hearing the crowd’s comments, she couldn’t help but look toward Xiao Changyan, her eyes filled with admiration.
Although she had just returned to the capital and did not know much about the great figures here, the reactions of the crowd and the way they addressed the newcomer made one thing very clear—this man was of extraordinary status.
If the Regent was indeed coming toward her side, could it be that he had taken a liking to her?
Su Qingyao thought this, feeling a hint of excitement. Although she already had Brother Yu in her heart, if the Regent fancied her, that wouldn’t be…
But when Xiao Changyan drew closer, he suddenly stopped.
His gaze swept coldly over everyone present, and upon seeing the two bridal sedans, the chill in his eyes deepened.
Then, Xiao Changyan strode directly toward Chu Ningwan. Unlike the coldness he showed others, his eyes toward her were so gentle it seemed as if they would overflow.
“Apologies, I am late.”
Chu Ningwan smiled, meeting his gaze softly as she replied, “No, Your Highness arrived just in time.”
These words stunned everyone present. What had once been speculation was now completely confirmed.
The Regent had indeed come today in wedding attire, with such a grand entourage, all to personally marry the general’s estate’s legitimate daughter, Chu Ningwan.
Though no one knew what had happened in between, she was still a legitimate daughter—how could she willingly become someone’s concubine?
Just as Chu Ningwan was about to leave with Xiao Changyan, Shen Yu finally panicked. He quickly stepped forward, barely maintaining his composure as he blocked her path.
“Miss Chu, I didn’t expect you to go so far as to invite even the Regent just to spite me!”