Seeing that the bride had remained unresponsive for so long, looking unwilling, the entire hall was stunned.
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The smiles on the guests' faces gradually stiffened, and the hubbub died down.
Everyone knew that if the bride refused to cooperate during the wedding rites, the consequences could be serious. If word got out, Rongguo Immortal Estate would lose face.
Some people began whispering to one another and pointing at her, while discordant voices grew louder. The festive atmosphere in the hall gave way to a dark cloud hanging over the Jia family.
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Seeing that Annie (Lin Daiyu), the bride, was refusing to cooperate, Grandmother Jia, Jia Zheng, Lady Wang, and the others seated at the head of the hall all frowned. Their faces showed confusion, shock, or displeasure.
Lady Wang in particular made no effort to hide her disgust and disdain.
"!!"
The matchmaker beside Annie was sweating with anxiety. She hurriedly leaned close to Annie's ear and whispered urgently:
"Dear bride?"
"Dear bride! It's time to bow!"
"Go on, bow!"
"We mustn't miss the auspicious hour!"
But beneath the veil, Annie (Lin Daiyu) acted as though she hadn't heard a word.
Then...
"Tch!"
She gave a scornful little snort. It was faint, but seemed to pierce the red veil and carry clearly to those nearby.
They actually expected her, the great immortal Annie, even in Lin Daiyu's body, to bow to Heaven and Earth with Jia Baoyu, that big-faced Baoyu?
What a joke!
Even if this was only an illusion, the very thought made her feel sick.
Besides, in her heart, Lin Daiyu was her disciple. Though she hadn't taught her much, and though she'd never been all that willing, she still believed that the sensitive, thoughtful, clever fool deserved better than someone