Chapter 002: Marriage

After speaking, he retreated to his original position

Dismounting the sedan chair

Feeling someone peering in, I truly wish I could slap them back, yet I am unaware of the situation. I might inadvertently offend some noble, and losing my life would be a grave loss. It is better to obediently accept the arrangements of fate.

The beautiful woman first appeared startled, but after realizing the situation, she hurriedly approached. It seemed that the bait was thrown quite well, and He Chuchu quickly put on a smiling face.

! .

He Chuchu instinctively opened her eyes, covering her forehead. What was in front of her? A horizontal beam. Was she going to take her own life? Naturally, she thought of palace dramas, but this beam seemed a bit thin. Looking around, what was this place? A regular cubic shape, adorned with luxurious brocade featuring peonies, still swaying gently. It appeared to be a sedan chair.

A voice that was neither male nor female pulled these two words to an incredibly high pitch, startling He Chuchu's muddled mind into instant clarity

In summary, I, He Chuchu, am not your family's young lady; I do not even know who your young lady is. Do you understand

Looking at the tear-streaked pearls before me, reminiscing about her words, it seems that I am still a key figure in some conflict. In this life-and-death matter, how can one conclude a clichéd drama where a petty mistress triumphs, while another drama, whether a historical or an idol series from an unknown era, awaits? However, the only certainty is that this is a time-travel drama

Aside from the different surnames, the names are the same, which is quite easy to adapt to. What about the appearance

Baidu, dial 114, and find the police officer

Sighing deeply while looking at myself in the mirror, even though I, in the twenty-first century, am suffering from heartbreak and betrayal, it is still a good time of high technology. I must find a way to return home.

There has been an incident at the government office, and it has offended Prince Yi. This mistake should not fall upon the young lady. The young lady has awakened from her coma, blessed with great fortune and a strong life, and must hold on. I, Pearl, will vow to stay by the young lady's side until death. Young lady, quickly put on the bridal veil; we are about to arrive at the prince's residence.

Pearl seems to have returned to normal, her head nodding like a rattle drum

This series of unexpected events left He Chuchu, a city white-collar worker who had never encountered such grand occasions and had only experienced minor challenges, utterly overwhelmed

The beautiful woman spoke and then wiped away her tears

Xipa Xipa, He Chuchu touched her head, finding nothing, just seen a moment ago

To escape like this would mean losing all face and jeopardizing one's life. Forget it, forget it, let things take their course and adapt to the situation.

He Chuchu chuckled softly, helped Zhenzhu up, pressed her into the chair, poured a cup of tea and firmly placed it in her hand, then moved a round stool to sit opposite her

Looking down at the brightness beneath the veil, He Chuchu realized that the curtain had been lifted. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Although she felt emotionally numb at that moment, being married off like this truly left her with an unpleasant feeling inside

Ah, my mind is in a state of chaos, what kind of situation is this

It is quite lively outside, with music and performances, creating a festive atmosphere, reminiscent of weddings in historical dramas on television

I have caught up with Sleeping Beauty, and this question has piled up like a mountain in Chu Chu's mind

He Chuchu's hand was taken by a large hand, and a warm sensation spread throughout her body along her fingers. The palm felt the thin calluses at his fingertips, indicating that this Prince Yi was not the delicate scholar he appeared to be, making him even more formidable.

Miss, you should wear the hijab properly and wait for His Highness to arrive, as being seen like this could lead to...

Thank heavens, I have finally been brought into the bridal chamber. The groom, who is also a prince, has been dragged away to drink, leaving only He Chuchu and her maid, Pearl.

Heavens, who can tell He Chuchu what is going on

"No!" He Chuchu shouted with all her might, using the last bit of her strength to sit up straight

Miss, the Wang residence has arrived. Please put on your hijab, the prince is here to greet you.

Miss, the prince has issued an order that even if you do not wake up, you must be carried to the sedan chair. There is no other way, Miss, your fate is too great; even the King of Hell does not accept you

Do not give up, try again.

He Chuchu looked at Pearl with a sincere expression, only to see the little girl shaking her head in confusion, even more perplexed than herself

Suicide attempt, Yu Wangfu, extremely cruel, are these related to He Chuchu

Hastily looking at myself, I am dressed in a bright red satin wedding gown, with a phoenix embroidered on the hem, poised to take flight. Lifting the hem, I see my feet adorned with exquisite red embroidered shoes. In front of the shoes lies a red handkerchief, its silk thread patterns clearly indicating high quality. Touching my head, I find my hair styled in a bun, whereas before the accident, I used to wear it in a ponytail.

After a long while, I came to my senses, which means this is a bridal sedan chair, which means He Chuchu is the bride, which means this is my own wedding, which means I am getting married.

The excruciating pain gradually faded away, yet she felt her body becoming lighter and lighter. He Chuchu's mind wandered from the greetings of Guanyin to the Buddha and then to God, but still, there was no sense of gravity. She gave up the struggle, and a wave of sadness washed over her. Dear Mom and Dad, dear colleagues, even the boss who always urged everyone to work overtime felt endearing. Losing herself, they would surely miss her excessively.

Pearl widened her eyes, and He Chuchu thought she understood. Just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Pearl suddenly covered her face and began to cry.

Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching from a distance, steady and measured. It seems this Prince Yi must be over forty years old. Although I am also in my twenties, this age difference could be considered akin to an old bull courting a young calf, hm.

The flower sedan has already landed. Who can tell He Chuchu what to do next? Should she rush out or remain seated in the flower sedan like a fossil? It has been quite a while, yet no one has spoken a word. Where is her maid, Sister Pearl, who is supposed to accompany her?

Your Highness, Miss, these are all titles from ancient times. Could it be that we have crossed over from the past, following the trends of ancient books and illustrations? This is completely non-mainstream, utterly fantastical

Pearl, I don't know how to explain it. Even if I did, you wouldn't believe me. I also don't know why I am here. I was dumped, then got into the sedan chair, and when I woke up, I found myself in the flower sedan. I can't escape, and now I don't know what to do next. Does this count as a clear explanation? Do you understand?

After searching all around, it was right under my feet. I hurriedly picked it up, not even bothering to dust it off before putting it on my head. I could clearly hear my heart racing, and my breath felt like it was about to stop.

All I heard was a "thud," it hurt so much

Please do not leave, please do not leave; the matter has not yet been clarified, so why are you withdrawing already

Calm yourself, I must first discreetly assess the situation. According to common practice, there should be maidservants accompanying the bridal sedan chair, so I will start with them.

Pearl, I am feeling quite weak and have experienced some memory loss. I have a few questions, and you must answer them accurately and in detail so that I can make a decision about what to do for the Yu family

What is this about? He Chuchu is completely confused. Even if one were to speak, it should be about how to avoid disturbing the items in the scenic area. Forget it, let's not think about these things for now; let's clarify the situation first.

Have I not been awake all this time

Without a computer, I searched my entire body but could not find my phone.

Lifting the curtain to steal a glance, I let out a bitter smile. Is this a military drill or a wedding? Why are there so many soldiers, comparable to the poplars on the Gobi Desert

The current situation is that the Emperor is aging. Among the major princes, Prince Yi and Prince Zhi are the most formidable contenders for the throne, and both are currently vying for political power. Prince Zhi has already secured the support of two of the four major ministers, Mo Hanlin and Chancellor Cui. In contrast, Prince Yi, known for his violent temper and ruthless methods, has only General Qin backing him. Minister Yu, the father of Yu Chuchu, is inclined to support Prince Zhi. However, Prince Yi suddenly requested the Emperor to grant him a marriage to the precious daughter of the Yu family. Yu Chuchu refused and attempted suicide, which failed. While in a coma, she was forcibly sent to the wedding sedan on hetushu.com. Subsequently, the unfortunate character He Chuchu made her appearance.

When the word "wedding" appeared in my mind, it felt like a sudden short circuit

Help Pearl dry her tears and put on an innocent expression

The thirty-six stratagems suggest that retreat is the best strategy; how could such an important principle be forgotten

Hearing the sound of the door closing, He Chuchu pulled off her veil with one hand and collapsed onto the bed

Miss, you are awake

"Miss, I understand that you have attempted suicide and are still speaking irrationally due to your physical condition. However, both the master and mistress, as well as the Yu Wangfu, are still under the control of Prince Yi. It is well known throughout the entire Luoyi Kingdom that Prince Yi employs extremely cruel methods. For the sake of the Yu family, you must pull yourself together"

After approximately an hour of roundabout questioning at an FBI level, He Chuchu gained a general understanding of the entire dispute and confirmed that she had traversed to a fictional country—Luoyiguo

These eight characters are the survival manual summarized by the people over thousands of years; while they cannot guarantee that things will improve, they advise against allowing them to deteriorate further

Fortunately, the program is quite similar to what is portrayed on television, with the couple bowing to heaven and earth, then to their parents, and finally to each other. Let us not dwell on the details; we can consider it merely a performance.

Upon this thought, He Chuchu rushed to the mirror. Although it was a bronze mirror, she still saw her familiar features. Thankfully, thankfully; otherwise, it would be quite awkward to see a stranger's face every day

Pranked, kidnapped, or taken away to act in a film

However, after ten minutes of inner turmoil, He Chuchu decided to accept this reality. In the absence of any explanation, she could only yield to this conclusion, which she herself found utterly foolish.

So what should we do next? Is it really true that I have to marry that mysterious Prince Yi, whose identity is unknown? He ChuChu has just experienced a painful breakup.

Your Highness, how fortunate is He Chuchu?

Zhenzhu glanced towards the door while speaking, her face filled with vigilance

In critical moments, one must rely on oneself; for now, I can only hope that my not-so-bright mind starts working quickly

Zhen Zhu turned around to see He Chu Chu kneeling on the ground, which startled He Chu Chu into jumping up from the bed, thinking there was some new development

What is it all about? Everyone has a heart that can cry like He Chuchu.

Let us clarify this matter: your boyfriend has been unfaithful, and the person he cheated with is Xiao He. After leaving the coffee shop, you went to a scenic area, where you saw a sedan chair. You then entered it, but while inside, you felt unwell, which is how you ended up here

Lifting their feet to step over the vermilion threshold, the joyous hall was immediately filled with music, the well-known suona piece "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" resonating through the air, reflecting just how antiquated the appreciation level of these individuals is

He Chuchu secretly lifted a corner of the window curtain, and as expected, a girl of similar age to He Chuchu was standing beside the sedan chair. She had a light application of powder, an oval face, and willow-leaf eyebrows, exuding a classical charm that was distinctly different from the onlookers, the middle-aged women nearby.

Led by Prince Yi, they first ascended the steps, then traversed the flat bluestone pavement, crossed the arch bridge, and finally ascended more steps. Upon seeing the threshold ahead, He Chuchu finally breathed a sigh of relief, estimating that they had been walking for half an hour. The size of the Yi Prince's residence was indeed impressive. Couldn’t the bridal sedan chair be carried directly to the wedding hall? The bearers were being too convenient.

There is no doubt that this is a political dispute. The damned Prince Yi wants to use this young lady to control Minister Yu and ultimately gain political power. Poor young lady, she may have already perished. If she is fortunate, she might have, like He Chuchu, her soul transported to He Chuchu's era, living in place of He Chuchu. My goodness, wouldn't she be extremely ill-suited for that?

He Chuchu took a deep breath, lifted the curtain, and coughed once

He Chuchu added gestures and also employed body language, yet the result was still a shake of the head

What should I do by myself

As soon as the thought crossed my mind, I heard the sound of pearls being pressed down from outside the curtain

Looking at the facial features, one appears quite kind

It doesn't seem like that at all

Tears unknowingly slid down the corners of my eyes, my body became icy cold; am I about to lose consciousness