Chapter 268

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After Shangguan Xingyu gracefully took her seat, the makeup artist spoke softly: "Miss Shangguan, there are many matters concerning the wedding day that are quite complicated and tedious. Today, I shall first try a bit of makeup on you."

Shangguan Xingyan nodded slightly, indicating her consent, and said: "That would be excellent." Immediately afterward, the makeup artist delicately picked up the exquisite makeup tools in her hand and carefully began to draw on Shangguan Xingyu's fair and tender face.

The makeup artist's technique was skilled and full of ingenuity; as she carefully sketched, she closely examined the contours of Shangguan Xingyu's features, striving to create a unique makeup style that complemented her temperament and appearance.

Just then, An Wangfei and Xiao Huang had finished tidying up and walked over. However, the makeup artist had not yet finished painting this exquisite makeup.

An Wangfei walked gracefully to the table and sat down comfortably. Xiao Huang, quick-eyed and quick-handed, hurriedly poured a cup of fragrant tea for An Wangfei. Several people sat around the table, leisurely drinking tea and chatting, the atmosphere very harmonious and warm.

In the meantime, the Wangfei and Yan Shuang'er discussed with great enthusiasm the items needed for shopping later, occasionally taking notes to avoid forgetting anything.

When the several people had roughly finished their discussion, appropriately enough, the makeup artist finally completed her work, let out a long breath, and said: "Alright, everyone please look."

Hearing these words, Shangguan Xingyu gently turned her head slowly. In an instant, everyone's gazes focused on her simultaneously. It was seen that Shangguan Xingyu was naturally born with a beautiful face, eyebrows like a painting, vermilion lips and white teeth.

Under the skilled hands of the most famous makeup artist in Jingcheng today, her advantages were fully displayed, and even the originally minor flaws were cleverly concealed. At this moment, her features appeared even more exquisite and unparalleled, her complexion rosy like rosy clouds, like a blooming gorgeous flower, exuding charming allure.

An Wangfei stood to one side, her gaze sweeping over Shangguan Xingyu, her eyes full of amazement, unable to help but exclaim: "Truly the best makeup artist in all of Jingcheng! Look at this technique, it is truly superb and flawless!"

Yan Shuang'er beside her also nodded in agreement hurriedly: "Yes yes, especially these eyebrows, painted like distant mountains holding dark pigment, not only making the whole person look gentle and moving, but also adding a sense of exquisiteness!"

Shangguan Xingyan, on the other hand, smiled slightly and said softly: "I am not good with words and don't know how to compliment people, but it indeed looks very good."

Hearing this, the makeup artist's face was full of smiles, and she said softly: "Miss Shangguan, you might as well look in the mirror first to see if there is anywhere you are not satisfied? If there is, we can still make modifications and adjustments."

Shangguan Xingyu walked to the bronze mirror as instructed and carefully examined herself. She first turned her head slightly, then gently turned her body, examining herself in the mirror from various angles. It was seen that the person reflected in the bronze mirror had eyebrows like distant dark pigment, eyes like autumn water, face like peach blossoms, cherry lips red without being painted, truly beautiful beyond compare.

Shangguan Xingyu looked more and more pleased, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curving up, revealing a brilliant smile, and she said in a coquettish voice: "No need to change, it's already very good like this, I like it very much."

Seeing this, the makeup artist was also full of joy, nodding repeatedly and saying: "As long as you like it. After all, marriage is the most important matter in life, and it only happens once in a lifetime. In this way, there are still several days until the wedding day; if you later feel that somewhere needs slight adjustment for a better effect, just tell me early on the wedding day."

Shangguan Xingyan smiled and said: "Okay, thank you very much!" The makeup artist responded: "Since that's the case, I will no longer disturb you and take my leave first." As soon as she finished speaking, the Wangfei quickly stood up and hurriedly instructed Chunxi beside her: "Chunxi, quickly send someone to safely send the makeup artist back to her residence." After receiving the order, Chunxi hurriedly followed the makeup artist out of the room together.

After the makeup artist left, Shangguan Xingyu impatiently began to remove the makeup on her face. At this time, the Wangfei, who had been observing from the side, couldn't help but feel curious and asked: "Yu'er, don't you like this makeup? Why are you in such a hurry to remove it?"

Shangguan Xingyu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she answered somewhat shyly: "Although this makeup is exquisite and gorgeous, it is indeed too heavy. If it were on the wedding day itself, it would naturally be just right; but now it's just going out to stroll the streets, such makeup would inevitably be too showy, and I'm afraid it would invite ridicule."

Yan Shuang'er, sitting to one side, upon hearing this, hurriedly spoke to comfort her: "Elder Sister Xingyu is born so beautiful and moving; no matter how she dresses up, she is extremely beautiful. How could anyone ridicule her?"

Shangguan Xingyu shook her head slightly and smiled bitterly: "Younger sister doesn't know; later we still need to go out to stroll the streets. Wearing such heavy makeup, I'm afraid others would treat me like a monkey and gawk at me."

After hearing this, the Wangfei couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh softly, saying softly: "Alright, since you feel it's not suitable, then hurry up and remove the makeup cleanly. We are not in a hurry; we'll just wait for you here." Shangguan Xingyu responded: "Okay!" and immediately sped up her makeup removal.

After a while, Shangguan Xingyu finally finished removing her makeup. She lightly patted her face, let out a long breath as if relieved of a heavy burden, then turned to look at everyone and said with a smile: "Alright, I have tidied up properly and can set out now."

Thus, An Wangfei, Shangguan Xingyu, Yan Shuang'er, and Chunxi, four people together, boarded the already prepared carriage and hurried toward the shop in the city that specialized in wedding supplies. It was said that this shop was the largest in scale, most complete in goods, and best in quality in all of Kyoto, and therefore quite favored by people.

An Wangfei, Shangguan Xingyu, and Yan Shuang'er walked ahead with great enthusiasm, picking and choosing among the dazzling array of goods. They carefully examined each item, sometimes exchanging opinions with each other, sometimes asking the shopkeeper for details.

Shangguan Xingyan, however, silently followed behind. Regarding these items, he truly could not offer any constructive opinions, let alone speak of unique aesthetic vision. Nevertheless, he patiently accompanied the others, occasionally echoing a few words.

Just like that, after the several people finished browsing the shops and wandered for a long time on the bustling streets, they finally purchased everything they needed. Approaching noon, everyone felt somewhat tired, so they decided to find a restaurant to rest for a while and enjoy a delicious lunch.

At the same time, Yan Si had originally been happily thinking that he could return home today and comfortably eat a lunch made by his own family.

However, when he returned home excitedly, the steward told him: "Young Master, An Wang has something to attend to outside today and cannot return for lunch at noon. Moreover, the Wangfei and Third Miss are dining outside and will not return." Hearing this news, Yan Si couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, but could only nod helplessly to indicate he understood.

Walking into the spacious dining hall, only Qianqian and Yan Si were seen sitting opposite each other in the vast space. Two plates of simple dishes were placed on the table, appearing somewhat cold and desolate.