Upon hearing Madam Chen’s words, Su Muqing was taken aback. But she quickly realized that Chen Wenyi must have already told Madam Chen that she was a woman.
Otherwise, with Madam Chen’s status as a matriarch, she wouldn’t have asked her, a "man," to apply bridal makeup for her soon-to-be-married daughter.
So, Madam Chen wanted her to do Chen Wenyi's makeup! This was Su Muqing’s second time acting as a temporary makeup artist. She had done the makeup for Leng Kui’s wedding, and many people had felt the makeup wasn't festive enough back then.
However, it was only because they had just arrived in Huaxia City, and she was the City Lord, that no one dared to speak up.
Although Su Muqing hadn't seen what brides looked like during weddings here, she had heard from others that the makeup for weddings in the Great Yu Dynasty was very exaggerated. Seeing Chen Wenyi’s resistance, she guessed the makeup must have been quite frightening!
After all, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it was normal for Chen Wenyi not to want her wedding ceremony ruined!
“Is Madam here just for this? I am very willing to help.” Just as Chen Wenyi had expected, Su Muqing didn't refuse and readily agreed.
Upon hearing her agreement, Madam Chen felt somewhat relieved. However, upon seeing Su Muqing’s attire, she hesitated for a moment before speaking hesitantly.
“Miss Su, could you perhaps change your attire? If you enter Sui Sui’s boudoir dressed like this, it might attract gossip, which could harm both your daughter’s and your reputation. So…”
Indeed, Madam Chen’s address confirmed Su Muqing’s guess. She had initially thought that disguising herself as a man would make things easier, but it seemed that wouldn't work now.
“Madam Chen’s concerns are valid and understandable! Please allow me to wait here for a moment. Once I change my clothes, I will accompany you.”
“Thank you so much for your trouble, Miss Su. I will sit here and wait for you. Please take your time!” Madam Chen expressed her gratitude and sat on the stone bench. Su Muqing returned to her room and entered her space.
She found a relatively ordinary set of women’s clothes to change into. The dress was pale yellow, layered with a light gauze. But when she looked in the mirror, she felt very awkward.
Perhaps because she had previously applied makeup to look more natural, her makeup leaned towards masculine. To make the effect convincing, she had even applied a fake Adam's apple. While she looked quite delicate even in men’s clothing, with little masculine vigor, now in women’s clothing, her face appeared more effeminate, which was very awkward!
In the end, Su Muqing meticulously removed the makeup traces from her face. Once her true appearance was restored, a breathtakingly beautiful and stunningly gorgeous young face appeared in the bronze mirror. With every raised brow, blink, and flowing glance, her eyes sparkled with a captivating and unforgettable beauty.
Today was Chen Wenyi’s grand wedding day, and she was sure to steal the bride’s spotlight with this face. Although it sounded a bit presumptuous, Su Muqing happened to have such a face!
Chen Wenyi's makeup hadn't started yet, and it would surely take a lot of time. It was too late for her to apply makeup to conceal her features now.
With no other choice, Su Muqing quickly found a simple half-face mask to wear, revealing only the area below her nose.
Su Muqing emerged from her space, opened the door, and walked into the courtyard, carrying a large black makeup case.
Madam Chen was surprised by how quickly she had returned. When Su Muqing stood up, Madam Chen, seeing her dressed as a woman, looked at her masked face with some confusion.
Madam Chen pointed to her face in the air. “Miss Su, what is this?”
“Oh! I’ve broken out in some rashes, which are a bit unsightly, so I found a mask to cover them.” Su Muqing adjusted her mask and casually offered an excuse.
“Oh… Oh! Alright, alright…” Madam Chen looked puzzled. Why would she break out in rashes? Wasn't she fine just before going in? How did she get covered in rashes in the time it took to change clothes?
Su Muqing didn’t miss the doubt in Madam Chen’s eyes but didn’t want to explain further. “Let’s go. We should go and do Miss Chen’s makeup first, so we don’t delay the auspicious hour.”
Madam Chen also snapped back to reality, realizing she was almost delaying the important matter because of a mask. “Yes, yes, you see my memory! Let’s hurry!”
The two quickly arrived at Chen Wenyi’s courtyard. She was currently wearing a bright red bridal inner garment, and her hair was neatly styled. However, her clean little face showed no signs of makeup.
Chen Wenyi saw Madam Chen and the young girl with her face covered. She immediately stood up and ran over, first hugging her mother, then tightly hooking her arm around Su Muqing’s.
“Mom, Xiao Mu Mu, why did it take you so long to come? I’m so hungry waiting!” Chen Wenyi was almost thirty before she transmigrated, while Su Muqing was only nineteen. However, in this life, Chen Wenyi was sixteen, and Su Muqing was eighteen! By that calculation, Chen Wenyi should call Su Muqing elder sister!
Chen Wenyi absolutely refused! She, who was almost thirty, had to call a young girl not yet twenty her elder sister, and she felt it was too awkward to say.
So, after their conversation yesterday, Chen Wenyi gave Su Muqing this nickname.
“It was me who took some time changing clothes. Madam, I will do Miss Chen’s makeup first. Please ask a servant to cook some sweet rice porridge with eggs for her. Eating something will help her stomach, as she’ll be busy all day, and she won’t be able to endure without eating.”
After speaking to Madam Chen, Su Muqing turned and guided Chen Wenyi to sit in front of the bronze mirror. She then placed the makeup case on the dressing table. The moment she opened the case, all eyes were drawn to it!
Chen Wenyi’s gaze was also firmly fixed on the pile of cosmetics. Wow! Both skincare and makeup products were all high-end brands! Some brands were ones she had been reluctant to use before.
Moreover, the lid of the entire makeup case was a high-definition mirror, unlike the bronze mirror that distorted people’s reflections.
She couldn’t remember how long it had been since she had seen these things. Back then, she was a beauty blogger and had quite a bit of research into skincare and makeup.
Seeing Chen Wenyi’s eyes almost popping out at the makeup case, Su Muqing gently patted her hand. “Don’t move around! I’ll do your makeup first. After I’m done, this set of cosmetics will be yours. You can look at them whenever you want! But for now, please sit still obediently!”
“Really? All of these, you’re giving them all to me? That’s wonderful! I promise I won’t move at all and you can do whatever you want with me!” Chen Wenyi was overjoyed to be so fortunate.