Mu Ru sat in front of the dressing table and stared blankly at herself in the mirror. She was already wearing a red qipao wedding dress.
It was a wedding dress that Nangong Xun had specially customized for her. He said that since Mu Ru married Dongfang Mo in a western-style wedding dress, she would have to wear a traditional Chinese wedding dress for their own wedding. The older the style of the dress, the better. He was determined to marry Mu Ru.
The red qipao fit her very well, making her figure appear even more slender. Her long hair, which was originally draped over her shoulders, was tied up into a bun. Her thick bangs were neatly combed to cover up the ugly birthmark on her forehead.
After the two maids saw her birthmark, they exclaimed, "Miss, isn't your life too good? Mr. Nangong insists on marrying you, yet you're still not satisfied? You really don't know how lucky you are."
Mu Ru felt extremely uncomfortable. She thought about her childhood and how things have unfolded for her. She was abandoned three days after she was born and was raised by a servant. She finally managed to get into university through her own hard work, but she had only attended school for a few days. She was then ordered by her father to be Mu Xue's substitute and marry the devil, Dongfang Mo.
After her wedding to Dongfang Mo, she was willing to fulfill her duty as his wife. However, Nangong Xun appeared out of nowhere and kidnapped her. He was even forcing her to marry him. Everything was becoming too much for her to handle.
She felt very unlucky, like there was some sort of curse lingering around her.
However, she had no choice but to endure the bitterness. It would be useless telling the two maids about everything because they might not believe her. Moreover, she was not familiar with them, so there was no need for her to tell them anything about her personal life.
The two maids were clearly skilled in putting on makeup. With their care and attention, Mu Ru looked exceptionally beautiful.
"Aiyo, Miss Xi, why don't you go and get that birthmark on your forehead removed?" one of the maids said softly as she applied powder on Mu Ru's face. "Actually, you're very beautiful. If you have that birthmark removed, you might even become a celebrity. Many celebrities are not as beautiful as you are without makeup."
Mu Ru smiled wryly and remained silent. Fortunately, the two maids were used to her silence, so they did not mind. They just continued talking to each other enthusiastically.
When they finished with her face, they helped her put on her shoes. Shortly after, Mu Ru heard someone knocking on the door and shouting, "Is everything ready? It's time. Brother Xun is already ready."
"Okay, okay. She'll be out soon," one of the maids answered quickly while tidying up Mu Ru's dress. The other maid quickly pinned a flower on Mu Ru's chest.
The two maids helped and assisted Mu Ru as she walked out of the door. In fact, they seemed to be dragging her because she didn't want to go, and she didn't even want to take a single step forward.
The wedding was held in the largest banquet hall near the base of the cruise ship. Some guests were already gathered in the hall. Mu Ru didn't know anyone.
Nangong Xun had already changed into a red robe and was fixing the boutonniere on his chest. Nangong Xun looked very happy and excited, while Mu Ru looked gloomy and anxious.
The host was waiting on the stage. When he saw that the groom and bride had arrived, he immediately shouted into the microphone. "The auspicious time has arrived. Now, the wedding begins! Let us offer one bow to heaven and earth, two bows for other guests, and three bows for the bride and groom—"
Suddenly, someone from outside screamed, "Brother Xun! That Dongfang Yu is here!" Everyone stood in shock.