From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 812 - 808: The Perfect Moment for a Confession (Third Update)
Old Mrs. Mu opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she was scared into silence by Mr. Mu’s intimidating gaze.
"Shuangshuang, this matter concerns the reputation of the Old Mu Family. Just treat it as your grandpa begging you, will you?"
Mr. Mu was pleading humbly with Mu Shuangshuang, something he had never done before.
Mr. Mu had needed to use Mu Shuangshuang before, but mostly, he didn’t take her seriously.
A bit of benefits exchanged with Mu Shuangshuang, that’s all.
Seeing Mu Shuangshuang silent, Old Mrs. Mu began to reproach her: "You ungrateful girl, don’t forget, you’re part of the Old Mu Family. If the family falls, you’ll be in trouble too!"
Mu Shuangshuang smirked, "Grandma, the third branch has separated, we can’t enjoy the Old Mu Family’s glory!"
"You..." Old Mrs. Mu was furious, if it weren’t for Mr. Mu being beside her at this moment, she would have surely slapped Mu Shuangshuang twice.
"Shuangshuang..." Mr. Mu looked at Mu Shuangshuang.
"Grandpa, this matter isn’t hard to handle. Calm the people outside, then announce to everyone that Aunt has gone mad. You should have contact with the Qin Family, let them reject this marriage publicly, with the reason being Aunt’s madness. As for anything else, there’s no need to change, what’s done is done!
Also, today’s atmosphere needs to be stirred up, didn’t we buy fireworks? Set off more; the children like them, their laughter will lighten everything!"
Mr. Mu followed Mu Shuangshuang’s suggestions and went to the front yard to calm everyone.
Though he became the laughingstock of Er Gui Village and all the relatives, Mr. Mu still thick-skinnedly kept up a smile.
Stacks of wedding candies, fruits, and pastries eased the crowd’s anger at last.
Mr. Mu breathed a sigh of relief; the matter was finally resolved.
In the front yard, people started eating quickly, as they were eager to see the bride and groom bow and marry afterward, it was a major festive event they didn’t want to miss.
The members of the Old Mu Family, including the children, hadn’t sat at the table, since yesterday Old Mrs. Mu had assigned them to wait until after the guests finished eating, and Mu Dalang and Huang Bita had entered the bridal chamber before they could eat.
Their task was to assist the couple in completing the ceremony smoothly.
This meal was finished quickly.
The people from the front yard began moving towards the back yard, heading to the Old Mu Family’s main hall.
The main hall looked especially festive at this moment.
The ancestral tablets of the Old Mu Family were all placed on the table, Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu along with Mu Dazhong from the second branch occupied the right side, while the Huang Brothers sat on the left.
Without parents and close elders, Huang Bita treated her eldest brothers as parents for this ceremony.
Smart villagers found their spots, while the less clever ones stood outside watching.
Large red candles burned on the table, and Mr. Mu, Old Mrs. Mu, and the Huang Brothers all had smiles on their faces.
Mu Dashan, in charge of announcing the wedding, shouted after everyone was seated: "The auspicious time has come, the couple enters!"
Huang Bita, covered with a red veil, was led into the wedding hall by Matchmaker Sun, while Mu Dalang waited in the center for her to enter.
"The couple steps over the fire basin..."
A series of rituals were announced by Mu Dashan and completed by Matchmaker Sun leading Huang Bita.
It reached the most classic part when Huang Bita was handed to Mu Dalang.
Mu Shuangshuang grinned and energetically said to Lu Yuanfeng beside her, "Fengzi, Fengzi... they’re bowing and marrying...!"
Mu Shuangshuang was visibly excited, as a modern person, she had seen mostly modern wedding ceremonies, and few of these complex, yet interesting ancient ones. This was her second time seeing such a ceremony.
The first was Yu Liulang’s.
His wedding didn’t have as many rituals as the Old Mu Family’s, which used all sorts of elaborate customs.
"Bow to Heaven and Earth..."
Mu Dashan’s rich voice rang out, everyone craned their necks, following the couple’s actions with their eyes, attempting to glimpse Huang Bita’s appearance under her veil.
Some even playfully blew towards her red veil from afar, as if hoping to blow it open.
Lu Yuanfeng suddenly found some courage, stretched out his hand, and gently cupped Mu Shuangshuang’s face.
He said, "Shuangshuang, if I have the chance to marry you, I, Lu Yuanfeng, will never fail you in this lifetime, the next, and every life to come."
Mu Shuangshuang’s eyes welled up with tears; she felt both amused and moved.
Luckily, everyone’s attention was on the couple; otherwise, this silly boy might have overshadowed Mu Dalang today.
Confessing at another’s wedding; what a notion from this silly boy.
But responding seemed harmless!
Mu Shuangshuang thought so, then whispered in a soft voice, "I also... want to marry you, so... keep working hard!"
Lu Yuanfeng blushed, attempting to pull Mu Shuangshuang outside, only to be held back by her.
"Silly boy, don’t get too excited; wait until the ceremony’s over. There’s plenty of time."
After all, it’s Mu Dalang’s wedding; Mu Shuangshuang didn’t want to miss such a good moment.
Lu Yuanfeng nodded heavily, obediently watching the main hall with Mu Shuangshuang.
"Bow to the parents..."
Bowing to Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu wasn’t a big deal; after all, Mu Dalang was part of the Old Mu Family, so it didn’t matter!
But the Huang Brothers were emotional because Huang Bita was getting married, eyes reddened.
The sister they watched grow up had finally reached seventeen or eighteen, married, and now she had to stay with her husband’s family.
"Dalang, please treat our sister well, Bita has been sensible since she was little. Though we lost our parents, she’s an obedient girl.
We’re entrusting you with our precious sister. It’s not about how much money you make, just hoping you’ll be good to her."
The heartfelt words of the Huang Brothers moved everyone deeply.
Huang Bita began to sob; though not much, Mu Dalang, who was holding her hand, could feel it.
He tightened his grip on her hand.
"Trust me, Bita, I have already planned our future, you won’t lack food, nor will our future children..."
Huang Bita felt comforted upon hearing this.
What could be better than a man’s promise during the wedding ceremony?
The ceremony continued, yet it was not peaceful outside the Old Mu Family’s kitchen.
A shadow sneaked towards the kitchen, with a tattered cloth wrapped around her forehead, eyes fixed intently on the kitchen.
Inside were tonight’s dinner materials for the Old Mu Family, and she intended to steal some to eat...
