Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife – o
Chapter 735: Engagement Underway (2)

Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Engagement Underway (2)

Trailing down from the fishtail dress was a white train shaped like a fan, adorned with exquisite embroidery. With every step An Yiqing took, these threads shimmered with a translucent, dazzling glow under the lights of the banquet hall.

The dress designed by Ling Shuang was like a true piece of art, vividly showcasing An Yiqing’s unique blend of gentle and domineering qualities—a perfect transition!

All the female guests couldn’t take their eyes off An Yiqing standing there, their eyes filled with envy for the dress she wore.

As for the male guests, they were amazed by An Yiqing’s beauty.

They had seen beautiful women before, but never had they encountered one dressed so simply yet so stunningly.

Beautiful, so beautiful!

An Yiqing’s beauty was not that of a fragile flower, nor was it an overwhelming fierceness that left one breathless. In her, the men seemed to glimpse the purest, softest place in their hearts, a gentle serenity like the stillness of time.

Standing by An Yiqing’s side was An Zisheng, in his black suit. Although it was only the engagement ceremony, as a doting father, An Zisheng insisted on personally handing his precious daughter to Gu Yelin.

This had been his dream for the past several decades!

In the warm gaze exchanged between father and daughter, An Zisheng and An Yiqing took their first steps together down the red carpet leading toward Gu Yelin.

The walk wasn’t long, but An Zisheng felt as if he had made up for the nineteen years he had lost.

"Niuniu, remember that your mom and dad will always be your strongest support," An Zisheng suddenly spoke up in a low voice.

An Yiqing was startled at first, then smiled warmly and nodded gently.

"If you ever feel wronged in the future, remember to tell dad. I will definitely stick up for you."

"Also, when you’re not at home, make sure to take good care of yourself."

"Luckily our house is close to the villa, so you can come back anytime. Call us when you miss us, or if you’re tired, let your mom cook for you."

"Niuniu, I felt so much pain for those years you were gone. From now on, I’ll love you twice as much."

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Listening to An Zisheng’s intermittent instructions and ramblings, An Yiqing’s eyes gradually reddened and her heart soured with the overwhelming reluctance that spread through her heart.

Although she had only been reunited with her family for half a year, she had already felt the kind of kinship she longed for—unconditional giving and trust. These were her family members, the ones who had searched for her for nineteen long years.

Such kinship, even for An Yiqing, who had been accustomed to bloodshed and death, could not be ignored.

On the short red carpet, An Zisheng seemed eager to get all the words of past years out, quietly but continuously offering advice.

Seeing An Yiqing’s red-rimmed eyes approaching, Gu Yelin knew her heart was heavy with sadness.

No longer able to wait, Gu Yelin strode forward with long steps, quickly descending from the main stage, firmly walking towards An Yiqing and An Zisheng, extending his right hand, and gazing steadfastly at An Zisheng.

"Dad, rest assured," he said confidently.

Gu Yelin’s word "Dad" completely dispersed the sorrow and reluctance An Zisheng had been feeling; he opened his mouth but was unable to utter a single word.

Gu Yelin wasn’t wrong to call him "Dad" now that they were engaged, as it was customary to start doing so. However, An Zisheng inwardly grumbled that Gu Yelin was a little too eager with his address, suspecting that the young man must have practiced countless times in his heart.