Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 532

As for the remaining one percent, Cheng Wu will definitely need to change her appearance when she returns to the city to get married. This huge change in her attire should be enough to cover up this difference.

Cheng Wu is about the same height as Shen Lingjun, but because she often works in the countryside, she's a bit more robust. But that's easily solved; she can simply wear a layer of specially sewn fabric. After that, she won't even need it anymore; she can just say she's losing weight.

Xu Jingniang added, "If Your Highness truly intends to have Madam disguise herself as Cheng Wu, preparations should begin immediately. I saw her packing her things, so she will likely be returning to the city soon."

Shen Lingjun said without room for argument, "Jingniang, start making the mask right away."

Xu Jingniang then looked at Mo Zhonggui, and seeing that Mo Zhonggui did not object, she agreed: "It's probably too late to make a mask. I'll disguise you directly on your face first, a one-time one, to replace Cheng Wu. Later, I'll make you a mask like His Highness's that can be used for a long time and taken off at any time. Also, you need to learn to imitate Cheng Wu's movements and postures. I'll teach you today."

Xu Jingniang has this special talent: she can remember everything she sees and learn it at a glance. She can remember and imitate the demeanor and temperament of anyone she has met.

Cheng Wu grew up in the countryside and her behavior was rather rough, unlike the elegance of a noble lady, and her temperament was completely different from Shen Lingjun's.

Xu Jingniang hadn't observed Cheng Wu for long, so she only had a general idea of ​​what she was doing. She didn't know much about Cheng Wu's personal habits. But since no one in Ancheng knew Cheng Wu well, as long as she looked somewhat convincing, that was fine.

Xu Jingniang taught Shen Lingjun for a day, and the next morning, Mo Chonggui's men came to report that the carriage from the Lin Yuan Marquis's residence had already set off, presumably to pick up Cheng Wu and bring her back to the city.

Xu Jingniang immediately began to disguise Shen Lingjun.

Because it was a one-time use, she directly sculpted Shen Lingjun's face, changing his face shape, features, and skin tone. Then she put a wig on Shen Lingjun; the hair was messy and dry, like straw.

Then, a thin layer of silk floss was wrapped around Shen Lingjun and she was dressed in thick winter clothes, which immediately made her look much more robust.

When Shen Lingjun looked in the mirror one last time, she saw a plain-looking village girl with a dark complexion, coarse hair, and an air of earthiness about her.

Once the disguise was complete, Shen Lingjun immediately spurred his horse onward, hurrying to the manor as quickly as possible.

Mo Zhonggui had already gone ahead to deal with the real Cheng Wu.

When Shen Lingjun arrived outside the manor, Mo Chonggui came out to meet her, climbed over the wall, and brought her inside.

In Cheng Wu's room, a young woman who looks almost exactly like Shen Lingjun lies unconscious on the floor.

Shen Lingjun exclaimed in shock, "You killed Cheng Wu?"

Mo Zhonggui: "No, she just fainted. I plan to lock her up so I can ask her any questions I may have about her."

Shen Lingjun nodded: "Then hurry up and take her away. The carriage from the Marquis of Linyuan's manor will be arriving at the estate soon."

Mo Chonggui took away the real Cheng Wu, leaving only Shen Lingjun, disguised, waiting in the room.

From this moment on, she is Cheng Wu.

After a cup of tea, the carriage from the Marquis of Linyuan's residence arrived.

Although Cheng Wu was betrothed to the Seventh Prince by imperial decree, and logically speaking, for an unfavored daughter of a noble family to become a prince's consort would be a great honor, the Seventh Prince's position was quite awkward. Therefore, the head maid sent by the Marquis of Linyuan did not show much flattery or ingratiation towards Cheng Wu.

He didn't think much of her, but he didn't want to offend her either. He simply said in a nonchalant tone, "Miss, His Majesty has bestowed a marriage upon you, making you the seventh prince's principal wife. Pack your things and come back to the Marquis's residence with me to prepare for your wedding."