Chapter 217: Ye Chen Ling’s death
Two months later, the sun shone brightly on Tang Xue Mei’s wedding day, casting a warm golden hue over the beautiful garden where the ceremony was set to take place. Delicate white flowers adorned the archway, and soft music floated through the air as guests mingled, their laughter echoing among the trees.
Xue Mei stood in her bridal suite, a vision in her elegant wedding dress. The fabric flowed beautifully around her, and a delicate veil framed her face. She felt a mixture of excitement and anxiety bubbling within her, knowing that today was not just a celebration of love but also a strategic move to draw out the villain who had haunted her family for far too long.
"Are you ready?" asked Auntie Gu, who had been with her through every step of the journey. Her voice was soothing, cutting through the tension in the room.
"Yes, I think so," Xue Mei replied, taking a deep breath to steady herself. She glanced toward the window, her mind drifting to the threats that lingered just beyond the edges of this joyous occasion. The knowledge that Ye Chen Ling, the woman who had caused them so much pain, had resurfaced made her heart race. Feng Shihan had told her that her mysterious backer was behind the scheme to ruin her wedding, but Feng Shihan had assured her that they were prepared.
As they made their way down the aisle, Tang Xue Mei felt her heart flutter at the sight of her father, Tang Zijun, sitting in a wheelchair near the front. Though he was still in rehab and working to regain the full strength in his legs, his presence provided a reassuring sense of stability. He smiled proudly, his eyes twinkling with emotion, and Xue Mei knew he would do everything in his power to protect her.
Feng Shihan stood at the altar, looking dashing in his tailored suit, his eyes locked onto Xue Mei with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. Their gazes met, and in that moment, all her worries seemed to fade away. They were together, and that was all that mattered.
The ceremony unfolded beautifully, with heartfelt vows exchanged and the promise of a future brightened by love and trust. Just as they reached the climax of their vows, a sudden commotion broke out among the guests. Whispers filled the air, and Xue Mei turned to see a figure emerging from the shadows—a tall woman with a dark expression, flanked by several men dressed in black.
"Ye Chen Ling!" Xue Mei gasped, her heart racing. The woman had a wild look in her eyes, a mixture of fury and determination.
"You think you can just steal everything from me?" Ye Chen Ling shouted, her voice slicing through the celebratory atmosphere. "You think you can have a happy ending after everything that happened?"