Chapter 113.1 Engagement!!! (1)

As Bai Rong nervously yet expectantly continued to wait, the day of the engagement ceremony had finally arrived.

Early morning, Bai Rong was called awake, and he drowsily went to have breakfast together with Chongyan. After their meal had concluded, he was whisked away by Xia Qingshu to the vanity room on the second floor at the side palace.

The side palace’s hall was decorated elegantly and romantically. Bouquets, sashes and doors made of deep blue and milky white flowers could be seen everywhere. Behind the vanity room Bai Rong was taken to, was two openwork flower stands. The flower stands looked like a long-necked vase, its height reaching his chest. Inside were two ball-shaped fresh flowers, the deep blue and gentle white interweaved together. The soft, glossy petals slowly unfurled midair, emitting a romantic and beautiful scent….

“Rongrong, do your makeup here, I’ll take a look at Dea-…” Xia Qingshu suddenly paused, “I’ll take a look at Chongyan.”

Since they were surrounded by outsiders, he knew that he couldn’t call out his child’s nickname right in front of them.

“Alright.” Bai Rong nodded, “Uncle Xia, please be on your way.”

“En.” Xia Qingshu couldn’t resist rubbing Bai Rong’s head. After all, in a while, he wouldn’t be able to touch it.

After Xia Qingshu left, Bai Rong walked towards the side of the mirror and turned to the woman at the side. “Hello, am I supposed to sit here?”

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“…..”

Surrounded by a crowd in an instant, Bai Rong was inevitably taken by surprise, taking a step back in helplessness.

“What are you doing! You guys are putting my Tang Nila Studio’s face to shame!!” The air around the stylist had suddenly changed as she reprimanded her colleagues fiercely.

Everybody instantly froze in place before shooting Bai Rong reluctant looks and quickly returning to their original work.

Bai Rong’s eyes grew wide: “!!!”

Wow. This stylist was amazing. She certainly had manly potential!

The stylist originally thought that with this outburst, her idol would definitely be unhappy. Tang Nila couldn’t help but feel angry towards herself, however, she didn’t expect to see her idol staring at her with a look of appreciation upon turning around, making her turn stiff from excitement.

Ahhhhh! Her idol was actually looking at her! Was he admiring her?!!

Immediately, the worship and fascination she had towards her idol grew deeper. Tang Nila felt that she was about to evolve into a rational version fan of her idol.

“M-..Mr. Bai Rong. Shall we now get started?”

“Alright.” Bai Rong nodded and revealed a small smile, the dimple on his cheek showing faintly.

Tang Nila: “!!!”

Ahhhhhh. His idol was too f*cking cute!!!

Bai Rong quietly sat in his chair, getting his hair done and felt bored after a while. He spread out his perception, covering the entire side palace.

He ‘saw’ a group of people suddenly come in through the doors and the one in front was the smugly smiling Walter. At the side were Kuku, Dai Suo, Dai Ya, Du Han, Du Xiao, and Ze La’er.

Walter walked gallantly through the hall, playfully beating his buddy who still hadn’t changed into his ceremonial attire with narrowed eyes. “Congratulations! I didn’t think a pervert like you would actually be the first to take in a wife. You’re amazing, Mu Chongyan…wait no, Xia Chongyan!”

Bai Rong frowned. This Walter sure was as despicable as always. He didn’t have eyes at all!

How was he the wife?! He was clearly the emperor’s son-in-law, the husband(gong)!!

His Chongyan was the wife!!

Seeing Bai Rong knit his brows, Tang Nila grew anxious and she quickly inquired. “Mr. Bai, are-…are you dissatisfied?”

“I’m not. I was just thinking about other things.” Bai Rong smiled and comforted her. “You can continue.”

“A-…Alright!” Tang Nila couldn’t stop her heart from fluttering.

Her idol was too f*cking gentle! And youthful too!!!

On the other side, Mu Chongyan turned around and expressionlessly cast Walter a glance. He grabbed his shoulder and pushed him to the side. Today was his big day and he didn’t want to get into a scuffle with Walter.

Kuku walked out from behind Walter and glared at him. “What did you just say, Walter? You’re the pervert here!”

Even though he didn’t have any good feelings towards the person who’ll be taking his brother away, he wouldn’t allow anyone to call him a pervert. Otherwise, what would that make his brother?!

Walter had recently been thrashed around by Kuku very badly. Seeing Kuku glare at him ferociously, he reflexively shrank back. “Wh-…What are you planning to do? Xia Chongyan hasn’t said anything, what are you so in a rush for!”

“Who told you to run your mouth off? Xia Chongyan is my brother-in-law, of course I’m going to back him!”

On the second floor, Bai Rong spat out a mouth of blood on the inside.

What brother-in-law?!!

What! Brother! In! Law?!!!!

However, the people downstairs were ignorant of Bai Rong’s inner turmoil. Dai Suo, Du Han and the others were laughing. Lu Ya rushed over towards Walter and seriously supported Kuku. “Bai Ku’s right. You can’t call Brother Mu… Brother Xia that!”

Even though it had already been a month, he still ended up calling the wrong name out in a fluster.

“Che…what does a kid like you know? This is a term of affection between us buddies. Am I right?” Seeing Xia Qingshu smile walk down the stairs with a smile, Walter became even more rowdy as if he had obtained the imperial sword, prancing around in mischievous glee. “Am I right, Little Chongyan, Chongyan, Chong—ow!”

“Shut it.” The vein on Mu Chongyan’s temple popped and he retracted his legs.

“Alright alright. That’s enough. Chongyan, your vanity is in the first room on the right of the second floor. Go on.” Xia Qingshu patted Mu Chongyan whilst laughing at Walter who was still laying on the ground. “Walter. Quickly get up. The floor’s cold.”

Walter swiftly got up, crying on the inside. When he saw Uncle Xia before, Uncle Xia would always treat him extremely warmly. Now, he didn’t even comfort the injured him.

It was not that Xia Qingshu didn’t want to comfort Walter but that, in his point of view, the kids were merely joking around. They would probably just laugh this matter off.

“Take a rest here for now, everyone. If this place is a bit too tight, you can also head to the garden where the engagement ceremony will be held.” Xia Qingshu kept a smile. He was undeniably in great spirits today, thinking everybody looked cute.

Dai Suo and the others exchanged glasses and felt that they would only be a hindrance if they stayed here. As such, they nodded in accord. “Ok. We’ll head to the garden first. See you, Uncle Xia.”

“Ok, see you later.” Xia Qingshu waved at them before heading to the second floor. He looked left and right and first decided to go to the first room on the left – Bai Rong’s makeup room.

Seeing only a couple of busy servants were left in the hall, Bai Rong withdrew his perception and looked at Xia Qingshu’s figure reflected in the mirror. He smiled. “Uncle Xia.”

“Rongrong looks wonderful.” Xia Qingshu looked at the bright forehead, the tender small face, the long dark lashes and glittering eyes of Bai Rong in the mirror and sighed on the inside. His Dearie has truly stumbled upon a treasure….

Xia Qingshu smiled. “Later on, Rong Rong will definitely charm Dea-…Chongyan silly.”

Bai Rong’s face turned red, feeling embarrassment creep up. His current get-up made him look a little more mature than usual so he really liked it.

“Uncle Xia, what about Chongyan?”

“Chongyan is in the makeup room across. Why? Do you already miss him? You’ve only been apart for a small while.”

“It’s not that…” Bai Rong’s face turned into a darker shade of red. A manly man like him naturally wouldn’t be a slave to his wife! However, his father-in-law wasn’t exactly correct. He hadn’t seen Chongyan for half an hour already, it was not just a small while…

“Alright. It’s finished. Are you pleased?” Tang Nila’s cheeks were slightly red, unable to hide her excitement.

Ahhhh she had completely given her best effort, not only did she personally do his idols’ hair, she even personally saw the empress teasing him. He was really amiable and approachable. Moreover, he didn’t look like he was more than 80 years old. He was sooooo young!!

With the same gentle and handsome looks as before, it was no wonder her mom listed him as her dream lover!!!

“I’m very pleased. Thank you for your hard work.” Bai Rong smiled.

“Ahh it wasn’t hard at all!” Tang Nila hurriedly shook her head, her heart beating quicker. She’s doomed. It looked like a capable 40 year old like her was going to fall into her idol’s pit!

“Now that your hair is done, it’s time for makeup.” Xia Qingshu called the makeup artist and assistant on standby over.

“Your Majesty, Mr. Bai Rong.” The girls who were called over blushed from excitement. They stood in front of Bai Rong, staring at him intently, making him feel a bit embarrassed but they didn’t do anything.