A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 368 Ending (37)

The Palace of the Prince of Zhongshan.

As dawn broke, Mu Qingcheng opened her eyes.

She slept very restlessly that night.

In her dream, the nine-year-old Song Shuyu and the twenty-one-year-old Song Shuyu appeared repeatedly. When he was young, a snake coiled around his ankle, and he cried his heart out in fear. She killed the snake to save him. When he was young, a snake bit his ankle, and he bravely pushed her away. She sucked his blood to save him.

A mysterious fate, manipulating time, caused Mu Qingcheng and Song Shuyu to repeat the same story at different ages.

"Why did you abandon me? Didn't you say that as long as I listened to you and went to the mass grave with you, you would agree to be my wife when I grew up? Waaah..."

"You, you stop crying. You're a boy, how can you cry so easily?"

"What kind of woman are you? You left me in a mass grave for one night, and I was so scared that I fell ill. And you still complain about me?"

"I'm sorry. How about we cancel our agreement, and you find someone else to be your wife? I... I'll compensate you with another jar of candy..."

"No! A gentleman's word is as good as his bond! If you dare to go back on your word and abandon me as your husband, you will be my mortal enemy!"

"..."

"Also, I am the second son of the Duke of Song's family. My name is Song Shuyu. My grandmother, father, and brother all call me Ayu. And you? I must remember you well, so that when you come of age, I can go to your family to propose marriage!"

"I... my surname is Mu, my name is..."

"What's your name? Tell me now, or I'll cry myself to death in front of you!"

"Ah... Ah Yuan!"

"Ah Yuan? How many daughters do you have? Don't try to fool me. I know Lord Mu, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Once I'm fully recovered, I'll find a pretext to visit you at the Mu family."

"Ahem, I am the only daughter of the Mu family."

"Okay, my name is Ayu, and your name is Ayuan. Let's pledge our lives to each other, get engaged, and never leave each other in this lifetime!"

Under the weeping willows, by the koi pond, the young Song Shuyu contentedly took the little girl's hand, and her jade-like face, as beautiful as a fairy, blossomed with a pure yet captivating smile.

Mu Qingcheng was mesmerized and blurted out, "Ayu is so beautiful! I'm so lucky to have such a handsome husband!" Outside the window, the shadows of leaves swayed.

Mu Qingcheng sat on the bed, hugging the quilt, her eyes glazed over, motionless, her mind still immersed in the dream, unable to pull herself out.

Ayu, Ayuan.

She silently pondered the two names in her heart, a faint smile unconsciously curving her lips.

That idiot, he's been just as gullible since he was a child.

"Knock knock!"

The sudden knocking startled Mu Qingcheng awake.

She quickly dressed, got out of bed, opened the door, and let Shen Che in.

"Song Li told me that the Empress Dowager intends to poison you, control you, and threaten Song Shuyu and the Duke of Song. Song Li has already replaced the poisoned comb and veil, but to avoid any oversights, you must be vigilant after the hairdresser arrives, lest the Empress Dowager have multiple backup plans. Also, once you are on the public trial platform, you can take advantage of the situation. You can pretend to be poisoned, or you can do whatever you want without considering the consequences. Someone will cooperate with you and cover for you."

Shen Che spoke rapidly, then paused to catch his breath, his teeth clenching slightly. "Finally, Song Shuyu has something to say to you. He said that if you truly regain your memories, then please believe that Ayu's promise to Ayuan will never change in this lifetime. The grudges of the previous generation can also be resolved. Song Shuyu and Mu Qingcheng have not yet reached a dead end. Please do not abandon him again."

Mu Qingcheng felt as if a fishbone was stuck in his throat.

She slowly turned her back, desperately suppressing her surging emotions, burying the feeling of "longing" deep in her heart.

At 7:45 AM, the headdresser, the matchmaker, and the maids all arrived to help Mu Qingcheng bathe, change clothes, and style her hair.

According to the rules, Shen Che was not allowed to stay in the boudoir. When he left, he gave Mu Qingcheng a look that reminded her to be careful. Mu Qingcheng gave him a smile, pretending to be shy.

Seeing this, the nanny's expression relaxed a bit, and she even made a few teasing remarks. Mu Qingcheng responded with ease, portraying herself as a happy woman who had married into a prestigious family.

She sniffed everything used on her without making a sound. With her keen sense of smell, she could detect even the slightest odor. Unless the poison was colorless and odorless, in which case she would have to gamble with her life.

At the beginning of the hour of Si (9-11 AM), the veil fell, and Mu Qingcheng, dressed in a wedding gown, was helped out of the house by the matchmaker. They walked out of the palace and into the bridal sedan chair.

Shen Che, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, sat on a tall horse and led the wedding procession toward the imperial city gate.