History of Empress Dowager Development

Chapter 126

Shen Yulian looked at the set of clothes on the table, the embroidery patterns, patterns, accessories, and embellishments were all chosen by her, even the set of hairpins and earrings were made to complement this.It was the twelfth lunar month when the clothes were delivered. At that time, she had already been scalded by Zhu Hanxiang, but she still had some hope, hoping that her appearance would recover soon, so that she could wear them to her admiring man at the Lantern Festival.

But who would have expected that after countless ointments were carefully prepared, there would be no improvement in the end?
Tonight, on New Year's Eve, she was supposed to go to the Star Tower in new clothes.

The servant girl had already been reprimanded by Shen Yulian, she was the only one in the room at the moment.She unfolded the new clothes and put them on slowly. When she looked in the mirror, she was a slim and graceful girl. If it wasn't for the deep red or even purple scars on her face, she would definitely attract the attention of many young men.

Not wanting to linger on those ugly scars for a moment, she took out a veil and covered it with bangs covering the scars on her forehead, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed.Wearing those hairpins one by one, Shen Yulian temporarily forgot her face, and dressed up as usual - sachet, ribbon, embroidered shoes, bracelets, earrings, tassels... everything was exquisite.

In the end, only the powder and rouge box remained intact.

Shen Yulian looked away, only looking at the girl in the mirror.Still beautiful, right?The figure and dress are not much worse than Zhu Hanxiang.

The room was very quiet, but the string, bamboo and flute played far away could be heard clearly.Suddenly remembered last year's New Year's Eve, the night lights in the Zhaixing Building, the charming young man, and the young girl with a spring heart... Of course Shen Yulian was happy when Zhu Chengyu said he wanted to marry her, if her face hadn't been ruined.

But what is it now?mercy?compensate?None of those she wanted.

His face had been ruined long ago, even if he married Zhu Chengyu, he definitely didn't want to see his ugly face.I have been looking forward to it many times, fantasizing about him coming to propose marriage, fantasizing about wedding candles in the bridal chamber and wedding dress for the king.

But now, all this is gone.

Do you wait for your parents to seek revenge on Zhu Hanxiang?She can't wait for that day.

Because Shen Yulian lost her temper during dinner, the maids had already hid outside the courtyard, and some even sneaked out to watch the lanterns.Mrs. Shen still has a party tonight, so the huge mansion is actually very quiet.Shen Yulian went out the door quietly, in order not to attract attention, she even wrapped a black cloak around her body.

The road to Zhaixinglou is very familiar. Shen Yulian walked through the bustling crowd and passed the continuous lanterns. The delicate and beautiful girls smiled like silver bells, and the tall and straight men were gentle and elegant.All these happiness should belong to her.

Walking through the winding streets and alleys, the bustle outside the Zhaixing Building remains as usual.Shen Yulian took out the letterhead and silver taels that she had prepared long ago, found a messenger boy, and then picked a secluded place to the fourth floor.

This place was originally a secret passage, and Shen Yulian used to like to play, so she explored this place very clearly when she was in Zhaixing Tower.The secret passage is hidden and quiet, with few people coming and going, but the back is open, and the moonlight has a special taste. There are many painting boats parked by the Lingbo River below the Star Reaching Building. In fact, this is also a good viewing platform, but it is cramped. some.

In the private room, Zhu Hanxiang was biting a soft cake, leaning against Mrs. Zhu, talking softly and acting like a baby.The maid who was close to her came in, and when others were not paying attention, she handed her a piece of letter paper folded into a heart shape, and a small and round jade ring.

(End of this chapter)