"Rest now," Pei Huaian soothed Shao He gently, his eyes filled with deep affection.
Shao He nodded and watched him leave before returning to the bed and closing her eyes to sleep.
The first ray of morning sunlight passed through the window and landed on Shao He's face as she was drowsily roused to start preparing for the wedding.
The sky was still a hazy gray, and the birds' songs were continuous, like a beautiful symphony.
"It's still dark," Shao He said with a hint of sleepiness in her voice.
"Miss, if we wait until it's light, it will be too late," Qingxia said while busily helping Shao He get ready.
Qing Shan carried over the bridal attire and gently placed it on the bed. The entire mansion was decorated festively, with red lanterns hanging at the front and pairs of auspicious animal sculptures symbolizing good fortune and blessings at the entrance.
