The daughter was ruthlessly driven out of the wealthy family and went to the countryside

After Liu Juan finished counting the dowry items, she packed them into the dowry chests and placed them in the living room. These items would be taken along with the bride when she went to pick her up later.

After getting ready, Liu Juan went to the kitchen to cook. Since this was her home and there were no servants, she had to cook for herself. She didn't need to make anything complicated for breakfast; just glutinous rice balls with poached eggs and some fermented rice wine, enough for one person to eat.

Liu Juan quickly finished cooking and then took the food to Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou, while the others ate in the dining room.

After eating breakfast, the group went to change clothes and waited for the makeup artist to do their makeup and styling.

Grandma Shen said to the makeup artist, "It's such a blessing to be with Xue Ning. This is my second time getting my makeup done. It's like I have a completely different face after the makeup. I look so beautiful."

The makeup artist smiled and said, "Madam, you are very beautiful to begin with. It's just that you're getting on in years and don't pay much attention to your appearance, so you look a bit ordinary."

Grandma Shen was very pleased to hear this: "You're such a good talker, young lady."

“I’m just telling the truth,” the makeup artist added. “I’ll do the old lady’s in-laws’ makeup in a bit, and she’ll look even more beautiful then.”

Grandma Shen listened with curiosity: "In-laws' makeup?"

Seeing that Grandma Shen didn't understand, the makeup artist explained, "We call it 'bride's family makeup,' which means the makeup of the bride's relatives."

Grandma Shen understood, and then added, "Oh, I know, today is my eldest granddaughter's big day, you must draw a nice picture for me."

The makeup artist said confidently, "Don't worry, I will definitely make you look beautiful."

Grandma Shen nodded: "Yes."

After everyone finished their makeup, Grandma Shen, Liu Juan, and Shen Yingying went to Shen Xuening's dressing room, while the other three went to Qin Zizhou's dressing room. Separating the men and women made things easier.

When Shen Yingying and the other two entered Shen Xuening's dressing room, Shen Xuening was doing her hair up; her wedding makeup was already done.

"Sister, I used to think that being as beautiful as an angel was just an imagined phrase, but now that I see you, I feel that beauty has become a reality." Shen Yingying moved closer to Shen Xuening, looked at Shen Xuening in the mirror, and said sincerely.

Shen Xuening looked at Shen Yingying in the mirror; her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her face was like a peach blossom: "My sister is beautiful too."

Hearing Shen Xuening's praise, Shen Yingying was very happy: "Everyone says that I look about 50% like my sister, and I think I do too."

Shen Xuening compared the two women's eyebrows and eyes: "We have the same parents, so we're bound to have some similarities, but that's not important. What's important is that we're both very beautiful."

At this moment, the makeup artist said, "Your little sister hasn't fully grown yet; she'll be even more beautiful when she does."

Shen Yingying smiled and said, "Thank you."

Shen Yingying asked, "Makeup artist, today is my sister's wedding. Have you always done her makeup?"

The makeup artist shook her head: "No, we are a team. The whole team is here today to serve your sister. Don't worry, we will definitely do our best to get things done."

Shen Yingying nodded: "Then you'll have to take good care of it."

The makeup artist said, "We will, and we are professionals, so please rest assured."

Men are quicker at putting on makeup. About half an hour later, Qin Zizhou knocked on the door and said to Shen Xuening, "Xuening, I've gone to the manor to prepare. I'll come pick you up to go home in a little while."

Shen Xuening replied, "Okay, drive carefully on the road."

"No problem." Qin Zizhou kissed Shen Xuening before turning and leaving, satisfied.

The makeup artist said enviously, "Miss Shen and Mr. Qin have such a good relationship, it's truly enviable."

The warmth of Qin Zizhou's kiss still lingered on Shen Xuening's lips: "Don't envy others, you'll have it too."

The makeup artist shook her head: "There are only a handful of couples like you in the whole world. Ordinary people like us aren't that lucky."

Shen Xuening looked at herself in the mirror: "Don't aim too high, don't settle for less, just find what suits you."

The makeup artist seemed to understand: "Miss Shen is right."

The room was quiet for a while, then Grandma Shen's voice rang out: "Xue Ning, there's a family custom that when a woman gets married, her mother has to help her comb her hair. I see your hair is almost done, so hurry up and ask your mother to help you comb it."

Shen Xuening nodded: "Okay."

The stylist handed the comb to Liu Juan: "Auntie, please."

Liu Juan picked up the comb, looked at her bright-eyed, white-toothed daughter in the mirror, and tears streamed down her face.

Shen Yingying quickly handed Liu Juan a tissue: "Mom, why are you crying?"

Shen Xuening turned around and grasped Liu Juan's hand: "Mom, I will often stay at home after I get married, so don't feel bad about it."

Liu Juan didn't want to cry, but she couldn't help it: "Ningning, Mom..." She couldn't say anything, only tears were flowing, and she couldn't control them at all.

Grandma Shen stood up and patted Liu Juan on the back: "Crying before marriage is a custom, and a good one at that. Ningning, don't mind it."

Shen Xuening shook her head to indicate that she didn't mind, and then quickly comforted Liu Juan: "Since you can't help it, then cry for a while."

Liu Juan cried until she had soaked two tissues before calming down: "Ningning, Mom is so sorry. If that family hadn't come looking for you, I wouldn't have been able to find you. You were with their family all along. I'm such a bad mother. After I found out the truth, I was really afraid you wouldn't be able to adapt when you came back. But I never expected you to be so successful. I really don't know what to say. Anyway, thank you. Without you, Mom and Dad wouldn't be living like this. Your younger brother and sister might not even be able to afford to go to school. With you, our family has hope. Thank you, Mom."

Shen Xuening was both amused and exasperated: "Does Mom not treat me like her daughter anymore?"

Liu Juan quickly replied, "Don't mention it. I've been wanting to tell you these things, but I haven't had the chance. I'm just saying it today. I'm truly grateful to you."

Shen Xuening said, "If Mom really treats me like a daughter, then she shouldn't say such formal things anymore."

“No, that’s not right. You’re not my daughter, you’ve always been my daughter.” Liu Juan finally smiled a little.

Shen Xuening waved and said earnestly, "Mom, I don't have a single complaint about you getting me mixed up. I think it's all fate. Besides, if we hadn't been switched at birth, I wouldn't have learned so much. I'm still very grateful for these experiences."

"I know." Liu Juan wiped her eyes. "Ningning, let's not talk about the past. Today you are getting married, which is also the beginning of a new life for you. Mom wishes you happiness and joy for the rest of your life, without any worries. I wish you good health and much wealth and happiness."

Shen Xuening smiled: "Mom, I like hearing that."

Liu Juan laughed, picked up a comb, and carefully combed Shen Xuening's hair: "One comb to the end, no worries about wealth; two combs to the end, no illness or worries; three combs to the end, many children and long life; another comb to the end, a harmonious and loving marriage; two combs to the end, flying wing to wing; three combs to the end, a lifelong bond of love, with a beginning and an end, sharing wealth and honor in this life."

After she finished reading, Shen Yingying smiled and clapped: "I didn't expect Mom to be so eloquent. Sister, you will definitely have a safe and smooth life in the future."

Shen Xuening praised, "I never expected my mom to be so eloquent. Just because of her auspicious words, my life will only get better and better."

"This is the best way to look at myself." Liu Juan returned the comb to the stylist and then sat down to the side.

After getting the styling done, the next thing to do is change clothes.

The stylist checked the time; it was seven in the morning, an auspicious time for changing clothes. Qin's mother had a master calculate the time for everything, and had already instructed the staff on it. If the staff didn't do it properly, they would definitely be blacklisted from the industry.

The clothes she changed into this time were also the ones she would wear for the wedding ceremony later, so she wore the exquisite wedding dress that Zhang Shufen had embroidered for her.

This outfit has many layers, and you wear it layer by layer, with every detail meticulously crafted.

Shen Xuening didn't need to do anything herself; she just needed to cooperate throughout the process.

When the last layer of clothing was taken out, everyone present was stunned. Under the light, the clothing shone brightly, with intricate silk threads interwoven together, making it exceptionally gorgeous, like a precious treasure.

The stylist had never seen such a beautiful dress before: "Miss Shen, this dress of yours is probably priceless, isn't it?"

Shen Xuening smiled and nodded: "It was sewn for me by an old man."

The stylist exclaimed in amazement, "This old man must be a leading figure in the industry. No other wedding dress in the world can match the embroidery on this one."

Shen Xuening nodded: "I think so too."

The staff carefully helped Shen Xuening change into the wedding dress, afraid of damaging it, because they couldn't afford to pay for it if they did.

After changing her clothes, Shen Xuening was completely transformed. Before, she was beautiful, but now she had an added air of nobility, an air that made her unapproachable.

Shen Yingying stared in disbelief: "Sister, your wedding dress is definitely collector's item, isn't it?"

Shen Xuening said, "Yes, I will keep it after we get married."

A staff member exclaimed, "It's so beautiful! It's like it was made for Miss Shen. I don't think anyone else could pull off such a gorgeous dress."

Shen Xuening didn't agree with that statement, otherwise she would seem too narcissistic, but she genuinely thought the clothes were beautiful, otherwise she wouldn't have replaced her original wedding dress.

Shen Yingying took out her phone: "Sis, can I take some pictures of you?"

Shen Xuening nodded: "Sure, there's still plenty of time before the wedding procession, feel free to take pictures."

All three of them took out their phones to take pictures of Shen Xuening. The staff were even more excited to take group photos with Shen Xuening. This would be a great asset to their resumes, and Shen Xuening would be a living advertisement for anyone who wanted them to do makeup and styling.

Shen Xuening was in a good mood today and let them take pictures as they pleased.

Midway through, Zhang Qianwen, Zhou Manjun, and Han Yifei arrived. When they saw Shen Xuening, they were all taken aback by her beauty, and their eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing the three people's reactions, Shen Xuening couldn't help but say, "Is it really necessary?"

Zhang Qianwen said with a slightly exaggerated tone, "Of course it's that bad. Don't you ever look in the mirror?"

Shen Xuening turned to look at herself in the mirror: "I think I look a little bit better than usual, but not to the point of making you all lose your minds, right?"

“You really have no self-awareness about your own beauty,” Zhang Qianwen said, pointing at Shen Xuening in the mirror. “I’ve never seen anyone prettier than you.”

Zhou Manjun and Han Yifei chimed in, "We haven't seen it either."

Shen Xuening smiled demurely: "Alright, alright, I know you want to praise me, I accept it. By the way, have you had breakfast yet?"

Zhang Qianwen said, "There's definitely no more. We just came to mooch your breakfast and share in your good fortune."

"I'll go make it." Liu Juan got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Grandma Shen got up and said, "I'll go help." She left with Liu Juan.

Zhang Qianwen watched the two leave: "Xue Ning, actually your grandma and mom are quite pretty too, I don't know if you've noticed?"

Shen Xuening said, "They must have noticed. I always encourage them to dress up more and wear more beautiful clothes, and they have changed a lot now."

Zhang Qianwen nodded: "Yes, beautiful people should wear beautiful clothes."

Han Yifei waved to the makeup artist: "Can you do our makeup now? After we're done, we'll take a photo with Xue Ning."

"Sure, sure," the makeup artist replied readily.

Just then, Qin Yaoyao, Qin Dandan, and Yin Yuwen pushed open the door and walked in. The three of them said in unison, "Big Sister-in-law."

Shen Xuening nodded to them: "Have you eaten?"

The three replied, "We've already eaten."

Shen Xuening then said, "Alright then, you guys do your makeup first."

Next up is makeup time for Zhang Qianwen, Zhou Manjun, Han Yifei, Qin Yaoyao, Qin Dandan, and Yin Yuwen. These six are Shen Xuening's bridesmaids.

Shen Yingying has already finished her makeup; now she just needs to wait.

A team did makeup for the six of them, which took a full hour and a half. The clothes were all custom-made by Qin's mother. Once the makeup was done, they could just change into the clothes.

Zhang Qianwen asked a staff member, "Could you take photos and videos for us? We want to keep them as souvenirs."

The staff member agreed without hesitation: "Of course! It's rare to see so many beautiful women, I can't help but want to take pictures of you."

It was still early, so everyone could take their time taking photos. But just as everyone was getting into it, Shen Xuening's phone rang. She saw it was Qin's mother calling and immediately answered, "Mom."

Qin's mother asked with concern, "Xue Ning, is your makeup done?"

Shen Xuening replied, "It's finished. I'm waiting here."

Mrs. Qin said with satisfaction, "That's good. Zizhou will be leaving to pick you up in half an hour. Make sure you're ready. That's the most important thing."

Shen Xuening acted sweetly and obediently: "Mom, don't worry, everything is fine on my end, and I'm all ready."

"Okay, I'll talk to you in a bit." After saying that, Qin's mother hung up the phone. She had a lot of things to do, and the phone kept ringing one after another.

Zhang Qianwen said, "Xue Ning, we all got nervous after hearing your mother-in-law's phone call."

Shen Xuening chuckled: "Why are you all so nervous? Aren't I the one who's nervous?"

Zhang Qianwen said in a serious tone, "We're just nervous for you. Have you ever heard of a couple where the wife doesn't experience morning sickness, but the husband does?"

Shen Xuening reached out and pinched Zhang Qianwen's cheek: "Haha, are you serious about that analogy?"