Marrying a villain

In the biting cold of the twelfth lunar month, it was the season when the red plums were in full bloom. After a night of heavy snow, the weather cleared up, and the sunlight shone brightly, creating a spectacular scene of colored glaze red plums, as splendid as rosy clouds. The Duke of Yue's mansion was famous for its ten thousand red plums, both inside and outside the capital, and on this day, a banquet was set up with a drama troupe to invite everyone to admire the plums and listen to the opera. Beside the plum forest, the pavilions soared high, and the warm rooms were exquisitely decorated. The fragrance from the black gold Boshan stove was as fine as silk, and the charcoal basin made the room warm and cozy. All the guests were noble ladies from prestigious families, dressed in silks and brocades, adorned with pearls, jade, and gold. Under their luxurious attire, their words were sharp and cutting— "Is Wei Youtong still coming? We've been waiting for half a day," someone asked. "After such a scandal, does she still have the face to come?" Someone covered their lips and laughed, "If it were me, after doing something like forcing myself to death by jumping into the water, even if I were saved, I should be ashamed to death." "Her face is thick. I heard she went to the Golden Light Temple yesterday to burn incense for the Buddha, asking for guidance," the voice was sour with mockery, hiding sarcasm, "In my opinion, even if the Buddha is merciful, he won't help someone as shameless as her. It's obvious that Prince Rui doesn't like her, but she still clings on." "After all, it's the high branch she's been dreaming of climbing. Seeing it given to someone else, tut-tut!" The sound of gloating laughter. The room was filled with chatter, mostly disdainful and contemptuous tones, occasionally interspersed with a calm voice, "It's also her infatuation, too deep in love..." But immediately interrupted by someone else— "What kind of infatuation is this? Prince Rui is marrying Sister Xu, the decree has been issued, who doesn't know in the capital? She still goes to make a scene and force, that's called being persistent and delusional!" "..." The voices fell into her ears, although lively, after listening for a while, there were only five or six people taking turns to sneer. Separated by a thick curtain, Youtong stood outside the warm room, a trace of irritation flashed across her brow. Her personal maid, Chuncao, couldn't bear to listen, and complained bitterly, "That voice is Xu Miao's, she must be trying to tarnish the young lady's reputation. The young lady has barely recovered, and she's trying to force the young lady..." "I know," Youtong interrupted her, lowering her head to brush her sleeves. She, of course, knew what the Xu family was plotting, and she also knew the reason for today's gossip. ... Wei Youtong's name was known to many in the capital. Her grandfather was the companion reader of Emperor Wenchang, and he had a deep friendship with the royal family, often accompanying the emperor. Her name was also given by Emperor Wenchang - harmonious and graceful, with blessings for all, and it also implied the meaning of the phoenix perching on the parasol tree. Such a name, the favor was evident. When Youtong was young, she was often taken into the palace to play and was very fond of the emperor. The most beloved grandson of Emperor Wenchang, who was later titled Prince Rui, was Xu Chaozong, three years older than Youtong. The emperor loved to have the two accompany him, and it is said that he even mentioned a marriage agreement with the old master Wei, waiting for the children to grow up and become a good match. Whether this news is true or false, no one knows after the old people passed away, and no one mentions it. However, the two grew up together, and even after Emperor Wenchang's death, their feelings remained strong and did not fade. The royal children were naturally of noble quality, and Youtong was also young and beautiful, with a natural grace that no one in the capital could match. When they reached the age of love, the young men and women fell in love, and Xu Chaozong promised to marry no one but her. Youtong also gave him all her true feelings, caring and considerate, even risking her life to save him several times in dangerous situations. She truly loved Xu Chaozong as a beloved person. The whole capital believed that Xu Chaozong would marry Youtong, and they were also very polite to this future royal daughter-in-law. Youtong also thought she was different, and her heart was all on Xu Chaozong. After being praised for a long time, her heart gradually became arrogant, and she occasionally treated people lightly, which led to a reputation for being arrogant and aloof. Although these girls in the capital seemed friendly, they secretly gossiped a lot, but they dared not speak because of Xu Chaozong. Two months ago, when Xu Chaozong was seventeen years old and ready to propose, everyone was waiting for the Wei family, but the proposer went to the Xu family, the most valued tutor of the current emperor, and proposed to the tutor's granddaughter, Xu Shu. The news came out like a bolt from the blue, cutting Youtong's heart. Xu Shu was her closest confidante, and they were always inseparable when they went out to play. She never dreamed that Xu Chaozong would marry someone else. And that person was her friend. Before Youtong could recover, the gossip in the capital came in waves, and in a moment, it turned from admiration to ridicule, laughing at her for her broken dreams. Youtong went to find Xu Chaozong, wanting to ask clearly, but he avoided seeing her. Until she cried and came to the door for the third time, he was willing to show up, saying that the two were too shallow in fate, and it was difficult to get married in this life, hoping that she could find another good match. But more than ten years of affection, the feelings that were paid with a hot heart, how can it be cut off with a sentence of shallow fate? The beloved person changed his mind, and the most trusted confidante took love away, and Youtong was extremely sad, and she couldn't believe it. She didn't listen to her family's advice and went to the Prince's Mansion three times, hoping that Xu Chaozong could explain clearly and change his mind. But Xu Chaozong seemed to have made up his mind and always avoided seeing her. And in the dark, all kinds of rumors spread, pointing to her visit to add fuel to the fire, all kinds of ugly rumors came out, and even the words that she seduced with her appearance, forced to death, and cursed Xu Chaozong and Xu Shu to die were spread, and it was said to be true. Wei Youtong has been walking in the brocade for so many years, with a reputation for being arrogant and aloof, which has attracted a lot of jealousy. With such rumors, the people who originally sympathized with her also changed their attitude, scolding her for being shameless and Wei's family for not teaching their daughters well. Wei Youtong has been living a life of luxury for fourteen years, and has never been discussed like this? Rumors and dirty water are like sharp arrows stabbing her body, making her full of holes and skinless, and Xu Chaozong's evasive attitude is like a curved knife digging into her heart, leaving Youtong's warm heart blood not a drop. She hid in the house crying all day, afraid to go out to see people, and finally, in the middle of the night in the cold winter wind, she desperately left her residence and jumped into the cold and aching heart of the lake. When she woke up again, she had changed her core and became the current Youtong. ... With the body that was frozen in the ice cave, Youtong took a lot of effort to sort out the original owner's memory. The past scenes are clearly emerging, playing and playing together when they were young, and playing together when they were young, and playing together when they were young, and playing together when they were young. Although she has no waves in her heart when she remembers, she knows that the original owner was very happy, nervous, and missed at that time. Looking back on the past, Youtong can be sure that the original owner loved Xu Chaozong. There have been many times when the fierce bear in the animal garden broke through the fence and rushed out, the stones at the foot of the mountain suddenly loosened, and Xu Chaozong was stabbed when he was plotted. Wei Youtong has been selfless and selfless in front, and has never hesitated to save his life, even if he left scars, almost disfigured, and almost died. However, such sincerity is still only a sentence of shallow fate, and there is a flood of rumors. As a passer-by who has seen countless gossip and rumors, Youtong of course knows how terrible this one-sided rumor is. But even if there are cold arrows all over the sky, she can't shrink back. Otherwise, she will take advantage of the Xu family's mind - From the beginning, she mocked Wei Youtong for being infatuated and persistent, and then took the matter of jumping into the water to make a big fuss, and did her best to be sarcastic and slanderous, using public opinion to wrap everyone up to despise the Wei family. What the Xu family wanted was nothing more than for Wei Youtong to be unable to bear the blow and die cleanly. But she is not the one who took the love away, so why should she die? The Xu family hoped that she would never recover, but she would go out and live well! At this moment, standing in front of the red plum pavilion of the Duke's mansion, the sound of ridicule came into her ears, and Youtong unconsciously straightened her back, hid her hands in her cloak, and gathered them in front of her chest, and said, "Chuncao, look at my makeup, is there anything wrong?" "The young lady is beautiful, even if she doesn't apply powder, she can compare with those who are red-eyed!" Youtong smiled and cleared her throat, and walked towards the door, elegant and calm, calm and calm. The thick curtain was lifted, and there was a beauty screen with a sandalwood base inside the room. The room was full of laughter, and the sweet fragrance was strong. Youtong went around the screen and glanced around, and then walked towards the empty seat left at the end. She came to the banquet just in time, and the people in the room were all full, and they all had a watching attitude. When she entered the door, all the people in the room looked at her. It has to be said that Youtong's face is really eye-catching. Her hair is as soft as satin, and her temples are like crows. Her face is particularly delicate, like a top-grade fine porcelain, without any flaws. Her complexion is also good, with a touch of rouge on her cheeks, soft and moist. Her eyes are the most beautiful, with almond-shaped eyes under her eyebrows, as if they were painted by a famous painter, lively and graceful, naturally a bit gentle and enchanting, and her eyes are just right.