Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 658 - 0613: Wedding Night Pranks (1)
Ling Yuezi called the maids and guards to attend to the Big Masterโs bath.
The sick person, after refreshing himself, felt much more spirited. ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ.๐๐๐
Two burly guards helped the Big Master to a wheelchair and seated him comfortably.
Ling Yuezi crouched down in front of him, smiled slightly, and said, "Godfather, rest here, I will go and do my hair."
The Big Masterโs head tilted, eyes smiling, uttered "oh oh" twice.
After instructing the attendants, Ling Yuezi left and returned to her own place to do her hair.
On the way, she encountered the Second Master and his seven or eight followers.
Following closely, Ah Qing and Ah Lan immediately became vigilant, moving closer to Ling Yueziโs side.
The Second Master squinted, looking at Ling Yuezi, "Yuezhi, why did you suddenly decide to marry a bookworm? And a stranger at that? Arenโt you afraid the kid with an unknown background will harm you?"
Ling Yuezi smiled gently, "If I donโt even understand the person beside me, I, Ling Yuezi, shouldnโt be in this world."
She kept a cold face and brushed past him.
The Second Master turned around, glaring at Ling Yueziโs retreating figure, gritting his teeth and sneering, "Weโll see!"
"Second Master, Miss Ling is determined to marry that scholar." One of the Second Masterโs men also glanced at Ling Yuezi and said.
"Determined..." The Second Master squinted, sneered, "By then, she better not cry and beg me, go, act according to plan!"
"Yes!"
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Time gradually moved into the afternoon, and the villageโs banquet was already set up.
Ling Yuezi began to do her hair.
But at this time, a rumor spread through the village.
On the Second Masterโs side, everyone was indignant, mocking.
Ling Yuezi and the Big Masterโs people, hearing the rumor, all changed their expressions.
Ah Qing was shocked, hearing what people were saying.
She immediately reported the rumor to Ling Yuezi.
"Miss, everyone in the village is saying, Miss and Mr. Li are faking a marriage, and Missโs aim is to let Mr. Li take over the Big Masterโs position. Many people are saying, as a stranger, Mr. Li has no right to take over the Big Masterโs position."
Ah Lan said angrily, "Who spread this? This is clearly to make Mr. Li a target of criticism."
Ah Qing shook her head, "Unclear, now the village is already in an uproar."
Ah Lan looked at Ling Yuezi, "Miss, what should we do?"
The two maids had been with Ling Yuezi for many years, they understood her thoughts clearly.
Ling Yuezi marrying Mr. Li was indeed a fake marriage.
She intended to use the marriage to escape the Second Masterโs entanglement, and also to seize the Second Masterโs power.
But unexpectedly, someone revealed Ling Yueziโs thoughts.
Ling Yuezi turned around, her gaze cold as she looked at the two maids.
Ah Qing and Ah Lan were startled, knelt together, "Miss, we didnโt say anything!"
Ling Yuezi shook her head, helping them up, "Seven years ago, godfather sent you to me as maids; we grew up together, how could I suspect you?"
The two maids said desolately, "We failed to protect the Miss."
"The Second Master must be unwilling to give up, ruining Mr. Liโs reputation!" Ling Yuezi looked toward the courtyard gate, "How can I let him succeed?"
"What does Miss plan to do?" The two maids looked at Ling Yuezi together.
"If weโre acting, letโs act the whole set." Ling Yuezi walked to the bronze mirror, looking at her own reflection, "The best way to defeat rumors is to speak the truth!"
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Despite the rumors flying around the village, Ling Yuezi remained indifferent, as if she hadnโt heard them.
She had the two maids carry Li Xingshengโs wedding clothes to the Star-picking Pavilion for him to change into.
No one intruded into the Star-picking Pavilion, and Li Xingsheng was unaware of the situation outside.
After bathing, with Lou Chengyeโs help, Li Xingsheng put on the wedding clothes.
These clothes seemed tailored for him, fitting perfectly.
The bright red wedding outfit, made Li Xingsheng look even more like a painting.
Ah Qing and Ah Lan were stunned.
Lou Chengye complimented, "Second Young Master, you look better than any of my brothers."
Ah Qing glanced at Lou Chengye, "Can your brothers compare to Mr. Li?"
Ah Lan also said, "Xiao Yezi, how can your country bumpkin brothers compare to Mr. Li?"
Lou Chengye thought to himself, his brothers were not country bumpkins.
"Yes, yes." Two little snobbish maidservants! Lou Chengye hummed inwardly.
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It soon came to the time for the evening ceremony.
In the main hall of Feihu Village, it was brightly lit.
The Big Master was carried out and seated at the top.
Opposite him sat the Second Master, smiling shadily.
The officiant, the Pavilion Chief, stood before the two leaders, so frightened that his face turned pale, and he forgot his opening words.
The matchmaker led the way in front, with Li Xingsheng and Ling Yuezi each holding one end of a red silk ribbon, escorted by Ah Qing and Ah Lan, arriving at the main hall.
Since Ling Yuezi was taking a husband to the house, she didnโt wear a veil and openly revealed her jade-like face.
With her hair styled in a married womanโs bun, she exuded both charm and a bit of heroic spirit.
Li Xingsheng glanced at her twice.
In the main hall, besides the two leaders, there were eight chiefs and some of their servants and trusted subordinates; all others with no status stood outside the main hall.
Once the couple was in place, outside, firecrackers roared to the sky.
After the crackling sound, the officiant began chanting auspicious verses.
First bow to heaven and earth, second bow to adoptive father, and finally, the newlyweds bow to each other.
As they were being led to the bridal chamber, someone shouted for a wedding prank. Once one person shouted, many others joined in the commotion.
Ling Yueziโs face changed immediately.
Ah Qing and Ah Lan both glared angrily at those making noise.
The Big Master, who was rendered speechless due to a stroke, also suddenly had a cold look in his eyes, but he was powerless.
The matchmaker and the Pavilion Chief noticed the tense atmosphere and were even more frightened, eager to escape quickly.
Just when the tension was at its peak, Ling Yuezi suddenly smiled lightly, "This is a local custom, and as newlyweds, we should follow it, donโt you think, husband?"
She turned to look at Li Xingsheng.
Li Xingsheng blinked and smiled with her, "Yes, my lady."
Their confident and unashamed response took the fun out of the crowdโs teasing.
The crowdโs noise gradually subsided.
"Send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber!" The Pavilion Chief, having completed his task, shouted and inwardly sighed with relief.
Is he allowed to go back now after completing his duties?
The matchmaker sang congratulatory words with a smiling face, "Congratulations to the couple on growing old together and having children soon."
Her job was not yet done; she still had to send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber.
The large group followed Ling Yuezi and Li Xingsheng to Lianyue Residence.
This was Ling Yueziโs residence, now converted into the bridal chamber.
About thirty people causing a commotion squeezed Lianyue Residenceโs main hall to capacity.
The matchmaker felt nervous seeing these rowdy men and thought to herself, what kind of situation is this? This girl is quite bold to allow these people to play pranks?
Arenโt they afraid of knocking down the doors?
Li Xingsheng was not timid, cooperating fully with Ling Yueziโs act.
They drank the wedding wine, ate raw dumplings, and exchanged handkerchiefs.
Next was to lie down for the night, which wasnโt suitable for public viewing.
The matchmaker plucked up the courage to ask everyone to leave.
Ah Qing stood at the door shooing people away as well.
Dozens of lackeys giggled and ran outside.
The door closed, shutting out the noise, leaving a room full of warmth inside.
Li Xingsheng sat under the lamp, looking at Ling Yuezi.
Ling Yuezi glanced at him, her heart skipped a beat, and she turned her head away, "Itโs getting late, letโs sleep early."
Li Xingsheng smiled faintly, "Alright."
Ling Yuezi walked behind the screen, took off her hairpins, removed her outer garments, crawled into bed, and pulled up the quilt.
Li Xingsheng followed, seeing that she had laid down, he also took off his hat and clothes and approached the bed.
Ling Yueziโs body stiffened, and she looked at him defensively.
The candlelight in the room flickered, clearly illuminating Ling Yueziโs nervous expression.
Li Xingsheng coughed lightly, "Why donโt I sleep somewhere else?"
Ling Yuezi took a deep breath and pulled him onto the bed, "Come up."
Li Xingsheng, "..."
Before he could understand, Ling Yuezi had already knocked him down.
Li Xingsheng laughed with his brows and eyes, "My lady, why are you on top of me?"
Ling Yuezi secretly gritted her teeth, thinking if this fellow dared to laugh like that again, she couldnโt guarantee she wouldnโt take a knife to him.
"Husband..." Ling Yuezi, suppressing her anger, called out with a tender voice, "Blow out the candle."
Li Xingsheng, "..." He deliberately asked, "My lady, why blow out the candle?"
"Itโs too bright! It hurts the eyes." Ling Yuezi said sweetly and softly, while secretly sharpening her knife.
"Tonight is our wedding night; the candles should burn till dawn. If I blow it out, how will I see my lady?" Li Xingsheng said, staring deliberately at Ling Yuezi.
Ling Yuezi gave him a glare and pulled down the bed curtain.
Occasionally, a sound came from the roof.
Li Xingsheng understood that someone was eavesdropping on the roof.
The people of Feihu Village were indeed bold to eavesdrop from the rooftop.
