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A month before entering the palace, Xin'er felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. After all, with her humble background as an ordinary commoner, the thought of entering the palace had always seemed like a distant dream—something she could never hope for in her lifetime.
Moreover, she had never imagined that she would actually have a day to step into the palace, which made her even more nervous at this moment.
Thinking about the day she would enter the palace, with Xuan's parents present, only heightened her anxiety.
Perhaps it was because it would be her first time meeting Xuan's family!
Due to Xin'er’s upcoming palace entry, Xuan arranged for Xiao Huan to take over her daily tasks.
He even specially invited an elderly matron from the palace to teach Xin'er the proper etiquette and protocols.
During this time, Xin'er learned about Xuan's family situation through his words.
All along, she had known that Xuan was very wealthy but had never heard him mention anything about his family.
Perhaps he felt that the time wasn't right back then.
But now, things were different.
Since Xin'er had agreed to his proposal, he no longer held back and shared everything about himself with her without reservation.
Xin'er also discovered that Xuan was not an only child; he was the eldest in his family, with three younger brothers and one younger sister.
Prince Rui and Consort Rui had left court affairs behind when Xuan was fifteen years old. They traveled around various countries and enjoyed scenic spots, and they had not returned for three years.
This time, they came back only for the Emperor's sixtieth birthday celebration.
Leng Yixuan also provided Xin'er with detailed information about his siblings.
Because he was several years older than his younger siblings, they were still studying at school. Each of them had quite a mischievous temperament.
Although Leng Yixuan said this, Xin'er felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
She thought that such a lively family was much better than just relying on her brother alone.
Perhaps noticing the loneliness in Xin'er's eyes, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but pull her into an embrace, gently kissing her forehead and softly saying,
"Xin'er, from now on, I will give you a warm home."
A warm home!?
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er was even more deeply moved. After all, her greatest desire in this life was to have a warm home!
...
A month passed—neither long nor short—but for Xin'er, it felt like it had flown by in the blink of an eye.
During this month, under the guidance of the old matron, she learned all the court etiquette: how to behave when meeting the Emperor, how to interact with the Consort Empress, and so on.
Because Xin'er was diligent in her studies, she learned quickly.
During this time, Leng Yixuan even arranged for someone to take her measurements and custom-made many different styles of the latest fashionable dresses, hairpins, and jewelry for her.
Although Xin'er wasn't particularly enthusiastic about these things, she understood that entering the palace was different from being outside.
Now, as a maid at Cold Manor, she didn't need such things; that was perfectly normal. But it would be different in the palace.
So whatever Leng Yixuan gifted her, she accepted graciously.
Until the clothes that Leng Yixuan sent could no longer fit in the wardrobe, and the jewelry was spread all over the table, Xin'er finally pleaded with Leng Yixuan to stop sending more gifts, or else she would have no place to sleep.
Upon hearing this, Leng Yixuan smiled indulgently and agreed.
A month passed quickly.
Today was the day to enter the palace.
Early in the morning, Xin'er got up early. With the assistance of Xiao Huan and several maids, she took a bath, changed her clothes, and began to groom herself.
Being served for the first time made Xin'er quite uncomfortable, and she kept nervously waving her hands, insisting that she could manage on her own.
Seeing this, Xiao Huan couldn't help but laugh and said helplessly, "Oh my dear lady, others would beg for someone to serve them! Here you are, with your master treating you so well. Today you are entering the palace, which means you need to clarify your identity. From now on, you will be our lady. There will be plenty of maids to serve you; it's perfectly normal. You need to adapt well!"
Seeing Xin'er’s anxious expression only made Xiao Huan find it amusing.
However, she also felt a sense of relief for Xin'er.
After all, she had long considered Xin'er as her good sister. Even though Xin'er had now soared to great heights, all she had was blessings for her; her feelings wouldn’t change just because of Xin'er's different status.
Moreover, Xiao Huan knew that Xin'er wouldn’t feel any differently either.
Indeed, Xin'er didn’t feel that her status had changed at all.
Looking at the people around her who were serving her—friends she usually chatted with—she felt quite uneasy with them all surrounding her now.
So Xin'er could only stand still in front of the bronze mirror. Although she felt somewhat uncomfortable inside, she still allowed them to arrange everything for her.
After all, the outfit that Leng Yixuan had sent over was truly beautiful, but it was not easy to wear.
Moreover, today as she entered the palace, her hair was styled in a traditional palace hairstyle, one she would never have done by herself.
Watching Xiao Huan and the others busily preparing her makeup and hair, Xin'er sat in front of the bronze mirror, chatting lightly with Xiao Huan to ease her nerves.
After all, she was going to the palace for the first time today, and Xin'er felt extremely anxious!
Her nerves had kept her tossing and turning in bed last night, and she had only managed to sleep a little once dawn broke.
But now, she did not feel sleepy at all.
Instead, her heart felt like it was lodged in her throat.
Although Xuan had been telling her about his family’s matters over the past few days to help her feel more at ease, he also mentioned that his father, the Empress Mother, was very approachable and would surely like her. However, she knew those were just comforting words from Xuan.
What if she met Xuan's father, the Empress Mother, and they didn’t like her!?
What if they found out about her humble background and rejected her!?
Xin'er was troubled by these thoughts, her hands tightly clasped against her abdomen, revealing her inner unease.
Finally, after an hour had passed,
Xin'er had finished getting ready. Originally lost in thought, she snapped back to reality at Xiao Huan's enthusiastic clap and words of admiration.
"Oh my! Xin'er, you look absolutely stunning now!"
"Yes, Xin'er, no, our lady is truly beautiful!" The maids nearby chimed in with laughter.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huan immediately patted her forehead with one hand, feigning a look of sudden realization as she spoke.
"Look at me! That's right, now Xin'er is our lady! Oh my! She is just too beautiful. It's not just the master who is captivated; even as a woman, I can't help but feel enchanted!"
"Exactly, exactly..."
As the teasing and banter continued, Xin'er's charming face flushed, a rosy hue quickly spreading across her Cheeks, and her Beautiful Eyes sparkled with an unmistakable mix of shyness and playful annoyance.
"Stop saying such things!"
"We're not saying anything wrong! It's obvious that the master likes the lady, isn't it?"
"Right? Oh, how lucky the lady is to have such a wonderful man who adores her. I wonder if I will ever have the fortune to find someone who will cherish me like that!"
"Exactly! I'm not kidding; our master is truly amazing. He's handsome, wealthy, talented, and yet he's still Young Master. There are plenty of girls who would throw themselves at him, but he remains pure and self-respecting. Such a man is rare in this world!"
"Haha, look at you! You wouldn't happen to have feelings for the master, would you?"
"Pfft! Who wouldn't like such an outstanding man? Is there any woman in the household who doesn't admire him? Are you really going to say you don't like him?"
"Haha, well, I do like the master too!"
"Pfft! You're so shameless!"
"Haha, we're just being honest here!"
Listening to the laughter and playful teasing around her, Xin'er felt her previously tense heart gradually ease away.
The tension in her heart was deeply replaced by a sense of happiness.
Because she truly felt that Xuan cared for her sincerely!
At this moment, looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Xin'er was astonished by her own reflection!
Although she had always thought she looked good, she never expected that dressed in palace attire, she would appear so… stunning!
She wore a pure white palace gown, crafted from the finest silk. The sleeves and collar were embroidered with exquisite magnolias, enhancing its elegance.
On her feet were a pair of embroidered shoes adorned with magnolias.
Her hair was styled into a delicate updo, with several similarly exquisite magnolias pinned among the strands.
Her small face, no larger than a palm, was lightly dusted with rouge, adding just a hint of color.
Her dark eyebrows arched gracefully, naturally shaped without any makeup.
Her sparkling water-like eyes held a hint of shyness and allure, captivating anyone who gazed into them.
Beneath her charming nose lay a pair of rosy lips painted red, making her look even more enchanting and lovely.
As she looked at the girl in the mirror—so refined and beautiful, like a fairy stepping out of a painting—Xin'er couldn't help but feel delighted.
Moreover, everything she wore—the gown, the headdress, and the shoes—was adorned with magnolias.
Seeing all these details made Xin'er realize that this entire outfit and adornments were carefully crafted for her by Xuan.
The moment Xin'er thought of An Xuan, her heart felt as if it were filled with honey, sweet and delightful.
She wondered if, when Xuan saw her in this moment, he would like her.
With this thought in mind, Xin'er was eager to see Xuan and show him the person she had become.
Just then, someone outside reported that the carriage was ready and that the master was waiting at the front gate.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er's heart stirred. She then slowly left her room, surrounded by Xiao Huan and several maids, making her way toward the front gate.
At the entrance, she saw a luxurious Treasure-Canopied Carriage. On top of the carriage was a large ruby, adding to its grandeur.
The carriage was drawn by two spirited Superior Steeds.
Golden Tassels hung from the carriage, shimmering brightly in the sunlight.
However, all of this merely served as a backdrop for the tall man standing nearby.
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