Chapter 392: Getting Married

Xiao Yunhao nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law! A man's words are as good as his words. I will never tell anyone!"

Chen Fenghe patted his little head and said with a smile: "Hao'er is so good!"

After coaxing Xiao Yunhao, Chen Fenghe just breathed a sigh of relief when she suddenly heard a commotion outside the courtyard gate. Then the gate was pushed open and Madam Yang's voice was heard.

"Madam Qin, Madam Shen, please go and take a look. Madam Shen's father... oh no, I mean Shen Shian, is making a scene at the gate of the Yun family!"

After hearing this, Shen Fenghe knew what Shen Shian was up to without having to think about it, and couldn't help but sneer.

Qin Mengyue walked out and couldn't help but frowned. "This family is really shameless. They should have made it very clear last time. Now they are still making trouble. They are simply asking for trouble."

A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Chen Fenghe's lips, and he said, "Mom, you stay at home. I'll go take a look and come back soon."

Qin Mengyue shook her head and said, "How can I let a young woman like you handle this kind of thing alone? I'll go with you."

After hearing this, Chen Fenghe did not refuse anymore, and the two of them went out together.

The Yun residence was right next door. After walking out of the courtyard and taking about ten or twenty steps, and turning around a section of the courtyard wall, he saw Shen Shi'an and Yang Cuicui standing outside the high gate of the Yun residence, supported by Chen Meixin and Xiao Yunqi.

Opposite them was Yuan Xu with five or six servants, blocking the gate.

In addition to them, there were many onlookers who gathered in a circle and pointed at Shen Shian and others.

Shen Shian's face was gloomy. Just as he was about to speak, he coughed violently and gasped for air. Then he said angrily, "Call out your young master! Ahem... Old Taishan, the father-in-law, is at the door, and he... not only didn't come out to greet him in person, he even... dared to send his servants to block... block the door. You are... ahem... what... what thing! A... a dog who relies on the power of others! Get out of here!"

Chen Fenghe saw him gasping for breath several times while speaking, and then looked at his expression, as well as the situations of Yang Cuicui and Xiao Yunqi beside him, and her eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly.

Before, she was still somewhat unconvinced that Chen Meixin could be so cruel, but now, seeing the situation of the three people, she had to admire that Chen Meixin was really cruel and ruthless. It would have been fine if she had killed Xiao Yunqi, but she could even kill her biological parents who had always loved her.

Shen Shi'an, Xiao Yunqi and Yang Cuicui were clearly showing symptoms of poisoning. It must have been the rat poison that Chen Meixin had obtained from Zhang Youcai in the neighboring village when she had run into them before.

I have to say that Chen Meixin is really talented in doing bad things. She should have given the poison to the three people in small amounts at different times, and she should have mixed it with more than one kind of poison. In addition to the poison, there is probably also powder that can make people look like they have a cold, and even... maybe she would mix in some antidote for a certain poison from time to time.

Therefore, given the current condition of the three people, even if they were found to have been poisoned, if the doctor was not highly skilled, he would probably be helpless.

Of course, if it was her, there would naturally be a way to detoxify her.

However, she didn't intend to be a good person, so naturally she didn't intend to take any action, so she just stood quietly by and watched the fun.

Xiao Yunshuo and Yuan Xu should be able to figure things out. Yuan Xu should know how to deal with it without her having to say anything.

As expected, Yuan Xu chuckled twice and said, "My young master's 'father-in-law, Old Taishan'? That's something we've never heard of. We only heard that the future mistress of our Yun Mansion had severed all ties with her scumbag father on the day she was exiled from the capital, and would only treat her father as dead. How come... could he have resurrected today? If so, I'll ask my young master. Maybe he'll be merciful and light a few incense sticks as a memorial for this 'resurrected' father-in-law, Old Taishan. Even if that so-called father-in-law isn't worth a few incense sticks, our Yun family doesn't mind a few cents."

These words were clearly a curse to Shen Shian to death. Ancient people were most taboo about matters like life and death. Shen Shian was so angry that his face turned green.

The people around couldn't help but laugh secretly.

Xiao Yunqi couldn't help but say, "You...how can a servant like you speak so harshly? Ahem...call out...your young master...let's talk to him directly!"

The life he had been living during this period was simply worse than that of pigs and dogs! The Yun family was so rich, so although he had hit a wall before, he thought that the young master of the Yun family might not dare to deny Shen Shian, his "father-in-law", in order to gain a good reputation in the village.

Once the relationship is recognized, the rest is a matter between men, and there is no room for women to interfere.

What Chen Fenghe and Qin Mengyue had said before, whether they acknowledged it or not, was no longer important.

That's why he followed along.

Unexpectedly, I was stopped by a housekeeper and I didn’t even see the real owner!

Yuan Xu glanced at Xiao Yunqi with cold eyes.

If it weren't for the presence of His Highness, he would have already cut this person who harmed his brothers and stabbed them in the back into pieces. How dare he appear in front of him now?

Xiao Yunqi couldn't help but shudder when he saw this look.

Why... did he feel that this housekeeper seemed to want to tear him into pieces?

He should have no grudges against the Yun family, right?

Yuan Xu stared at it for a moment, then finally began to restrain his gaze and said sarcastically, "Why? You young man, do you think we Yun family would pay you a few cents for incense? That's not difficult."

Suddenly, laughter broke out all around again.

Originally, when Shen Shian and others entered the village, although the whole village was grateful to Madam Qin and Madam Shen, they did not welcome them very much, but that was just a lack of welcome.

Later, when it happened that two grown men, Shen Shi'an and Xiao Yunqi, stayed at home all day, leaving two women, Yang Cuicui and Shen Meixin, to go out in public, borrow things late at night, and go up the mountain to pick wild vegetables and hunt, the whole village began to look down on them.

It is unbelievable that the former prince and prime minister, after losing their power, would only be able to beat and scold women. This kind of thing is despised even in the countryside.

Therefore, when they saw Yuan Xu being sarcastic towards them, they did not feel sorry for them. Instead, they just watched the fun and no one came forward to speak for them.

Seeing this, Yang Cuicui couldn't help but feel a little angry: "How can you people have no sense of etiquette and moral principles? That little bitch Chen Fenghe doesn't even recognize her parents and sister. I'm afraid she must have drugged you. You are actually standing on her side and not even saying a word of justice!"

Before he finished speaking, a maid came out from the Yun Mansion, carrying a bucket of water, and splashed it towards Shen Shian, Yang Cuicui and others.

Several people were unable to dodge and immediately became drowned rats.

"You!" Yang Cuicui shouted angrily.

The nanny put her hands on her hips and sneered, "I was wondering who this is! Isn't this Madam Yang who always flirts with the men in the village? The mother of the future mistress of our Yun Mansion is the legitimate daughter of the late Emperor Gu. Where did this wild chicken come from? How dare she call herself the mother of our mistress? Why doesn't she take a piss and look in the mirror to see if she's worthy? As for father, my wife has the letter of severance in her hand. You were afraid of being implicated, so you wrote the letter of severance yourself when my wife was in trouble. What's more, you have bullied my wife many times in the past. Why are you claiming to be related to her now? There is no such good thing in the world! Get out of here now! If you make a noise in front of our mansion again, we will release the dogs!"

Chen Fenghe watched from the side and couldn't help but sigh in her heart that Xiao Yunshuo was really thoughtful.

Although Yuan Xu's words just now were quite powerful, when it comes to fighting ability in an argument, he still has to look to the experienced and fierce nanny.

Putting all these aside, the nanny kept calling her "my Madam", but it still made Chen Fenghe feel warm in her heart.

She has always been independent and strong, and has a strong heart. She never demands protection from others, but she has to say that the feeling of being protected is not bad.

Especially since the person who protected her was someone she had a crush on.

Chen Fenghe sighed inwardly. This is how the fall happened step by step...

Chen Meixin glanced at Chen Fenghe beside her and immediately turned around, crying pitifully, "Sister, the other day you treated Dad and Mom like that, Dad only thought you were angry about him breaking off the relationship with you on the day you were exiled, so I didn't blame you. Now that it's been so long, you see how much suffering Dad and we have endured these days, it can be considered retribution, your anger should have subsided, right? Now it's the happy occasion of your remarriage, Dad is also happy in his heart, but he is also afraid that you will be wronged in your new husband's family, so he came to the Yun family, isn't it for your own good? How much hatred and resentment can there be between father and daughter that we have to make it so that we have to never see each other again? To put it bluntly, if Sister is wronged in her new husband's family in the future, her family has Dad and brother-in-law to support her, which is always better than you being alone and helpless, right?"

Chen Fenghe glanced at Chen Meixin indifferently, smiled, and said indifferently: "Don't call me sister all the time. My sister is only six years old, but she is not as good at dancing with sleeves and speaking eloquently as you. Speaking of which, what you said is not without reason. However, I am a person who holds a grudge. The Shen family broke off relations with me first. Even earlier, my grandfather's family was emptied out, and my mother was driven to the countryside and died of depression. The huge family property of the Gu family was all taken away by Shen Shi'an, and you and your mother, who came from a brothel, have been occupying the magpie's nest and enjoying wealth and glory for many years? If you really want me to recognize you as your relative, well... that's not impossible. First, return all the property of my grandfather's Gu family. It won't be too late for Shen Shi'an and your mother to commit suicide in front of my mother's grave to apologize for their crimes. "

After hearing this, Shen Shian was so angry that he was about to rush over to hit him, but before he could move, Yuan Xu blocked his way. Suddenly, Shen Shian's legs went weak and he fell to the ground with a thud, yelling "Ouch! Ouch! Someone hit me!"

Chen Fenghe: “…”

After all, Shen Shian used to be the prime minister, but he could do such a thing that only a scoundrel could do. It is really... jaw-dropping.

But, come to think of it, maybe it's just human nature.

When living conditions are sufficient, anyone can act righteously and pretend to be a gentle and humble gentleman. But when it comes to the point where even basic survival cannot be guaranteed, it is hard to say to what extent people can be ugly.

Shen Shian originally had an opportunistic character. Now that he has fallen to such a state, he is just acting a little like a rogue. It is understandable.

Xiao Yunqi and Yang Cuicui, standing by, cooperated and pointed at Yuan Xu, saying, "How dare you hit someone! You've injured my master, how are you going to compensate me?"

It is obvious that the "recognition" failed, so he wants to "scam" and make a fortune.

Seeing this, Yuan Xu couldn't help but sneer for a moment, squatted down and said: "Was he injured by me? Then I have to take a closer look. The thing that our Yun family has the most is probably money. If it is really me who 'injured' him, compensation of one hundred taels of silver is not a problem. However, that is a broken arm and leg, and even a few broken ribs. The injury will make you paralyzed in bed for the rest of your life. Shen Shian, are you really sure...you want to be injured by me?"

Yuan Xu spoke the last sentence word by word, as if he was afraid that Shen Shian might not understand.

When Xiao Yunqi and Yang Cuicui heard that they could be compensated with one hundred taels of silver, their eyes turned green.

Xiao Yunqi immediately said, "My father-in-law's leg was broken by you..."

Before he could finish his words, Shen Shian immediately stood up from the ground and said, "I remember that I fell down by myself just now. It has nothing to do with Steward Yun! I'm not injured!"

After saying that, he glared at Xiao Yunqi gloomily.

One hundred taels is good, but Butler Yun’s words clearly told him that he can take the money, but he will lose his limbs!

He would have no objection if someone else was beaten and paralyzed for life.

But that person was himself, and he was not stupid. Would he sacrifice himself to help Xiao Yunqi and others earn a hundred taels?

Especially what Xiao Yunqi meant just now was that he clearly wanted to deliberately agree to what Butler Yun said, let him get really beaten up, and then exchange it for money!

No cruelty, no hero!

He was blind in the beginning and chose to support the fifth prince, which made him so miserable now.

The onlookers around couldn't help but burst into laughter when they saw Shen Shi'an suddenly get up.

"Tsk! He used to be the prince and prime minister, but now he's resorting to tricks like feigning injury to defraud money. He's worse than a scoundrel!"

"The key is that he's still a coward! At least the scoundrel was ruthless enough to treat him like that. He only tried to scam me after a brick hit him on the head!"

Shen Shian and others were ridiculed by everyone, and this time they came to make trouble, but they got nothing, so they went back with gloomy faces.

The nanny who came out of the Yun Mansion walked towards Chen Fenghe and said, "Madam Chen, you should go back quickly. You can't see your future husband before you get married, otherwise it will be unlucky. You must stay at home for the next few days and don't go out."

Chen Fenghe was stunned for a moment, remembering that there were indeed many messy rules in ancient times.

However, she had no intention of showing off how unconventional she was, so she went back without hesitation.

Since she had been staying in the house, Xiao Yunshuo would not suddenly come out from the secret passage due to this "rule". Instead, it would be convenient for her to go out through the space to do some things.

Chen Fenghe, the nanny, and Qin Mengyue turned around and went back. Yuan Xu then said loudly, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed everyone. In a few days, when a good date is set, I will go to everyone's house one by one to invite them to come for a wedding banquet."

Chen Meixin had long anticipated the consequences of Shen Shian's disturbance.

She vaguely felt that her elder sister's personality had changed drastically since she hit her head against the wall in the palace and fainted before waking up. She was no longer the weak, tolerant and stupid girl she used to be.

If it were the eldest sister in the past, I am afraid that before she and her father were exiled to Shili Village, she would have personally and respectfully come out to greet them and provide them with the best food and accommodation.

But Chen Fenghe did not do any of these things, and was very determined to turn them away many times.

However, no matter what Chen Fenghe becomes, she will not admit defeat!

Since she was a child, although she was loved by Shen Shi'an and her food, clothing and living expenses were provided according to the standards of a legitimate daughter, but... this could not change the fact that she was only a concubine's daughter.

Otherwise, how could she end up marrying Xiao Yunqi as a concubine - in other words, a concubine, while Chen Fenghe was the legitimate Crown Princess?

If Xiao Yunqi's wife had not fallen ill and died on the way to exile, she would still have to serve the wife like a maid!

Therefore, from childhood to adulthood, in her heart, Chen Fenghe has always been her enemy.

But now, Chen Fenghe has won another step, she absolutely cannot tolerate it!

The reason why she instigated Shen Shian to cause trouble to the Yun family again this time was just for the next step!

Inside the house, Shen Shian, Xiao Yunqi and Yang Cuicui all had gloomy and dejected expressions. It was unclear whether it was because they were angry at being humiliated or because of the poison.

Chen Meixin clutched the corner of her clothes nervously.

Just a little bit more...

The next day, Yuan Xu personally went to tell everyone in the village that the auspicious date had been set, three days later, and invited everyone to attend the wedding banquet.

Of course, Shen Shian’s family is not included in this entire village.

Soon the auspicious day arrived, and people from the village and even the neighboring villages came to watch the fun. Both the Yun Mansion and Chen Fenghe's residence were decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, and it was very festive.

It was not until evening that the bridal sedan and the music troupe came out of the Yun Mansion. Xiao Yunshuo rode a maroon horse with a red flower tied on his chest. He and the wedding procession circled the village twice before heading towards Chen Fenghe's house.

In ancient times, weddings were usually held in the evening, so wedding banquets were naturally held at night as well.

But if she remarried or took a concubine, it would usually be done during the day, and she would be carried into the house in a sedan chair.

The villagers couldn't help but admire the sedan chair as they looked at it.

"I've never seen such a grand ceremony for marrying a widow! It's really strange!"

"You should be more polite with your words! The Yun family invited the whole village to a wedding banquet, and you are included, yet you are still making up lies about the host behind his back. Let's see if you feel guilty about eating at the banquet later!"

"Hey, I just sighed..."

As everyone was chatting and laughing, the sedan chair finally arrived at the gate of the bride's house.

Chen Fenghe had already put on her phoenix crown and bridal robe, with a veil covering her head, and was waiting in the house.

She did not have the nervousness and anxiety of other brides. On the contrary, she had a calm determination.

From the moment Xiao Yunshuo told her, she could try to leave.

Even if there are various concerns, if you are really determined to leave, those concerns will not be a big deal.

The only possible explanation is that she subconsciously... was unwilling to leave, so she delayed until now.

Now that it has come to this, then... she decided, at least at this moment, when Xiao Yunshuo has not yet regained his status as the Crown Prince and has not yet reached the point where he must take a concubine, to follow her heart.

Just treat it as a love affair with a time limit, until he regains his status as crown prince.

When the time limit is up, no matter how difficult it is, she will leave without hesitation.

Qin Mengyue knocked on the door, walked in, and whispered, "Feng He, the bridal sedan is here."

Chen Fenghe gently closed her eyes under the veil, then stood up.

Qin Mengyue held her hand and led her out of the room. Matchmaker Wang, who had come earlier to propose marriage, came forward and said festive words and other etiquette, and finally welcomed Chen Fenghe into the bridal sedan.

On the way back, they made two special circles, and the wedding procession began to scatter some snacks, fruits and the like for the villagers to pick up.

When they arrived at the Yun Mansion, they followed the rules of getting out of the sedan chair and entering the house. Matchmaker Wang did not forget to tie the red silk worn by Chen Fenghe and the red silk worn by Xiao Yunshuo together, which meant that the couple would be together forever. Then came the ceremony of getting married.

For Shen Fenghe, the entire wedding process can be summed up in one word: tiring.

They knelt before the heaven and the earth, and only Qin Mengyue was present among the parents of both sides, and finally the couple knelt down.

As a modern person, she didn't know how many times she had knelt. Although she was covered by the veil, it was not socially fatal, but it was still embarrassing enough.

If it weren't for Xiao Yunshuo, she would never force herself to endure these things in her life...

After finally getting to the stage of being sent to the bridal chamber, the bride's job was temporarily done. Next, the groom would entertain guests outside while the bride just had to wait in the room.

After the matchmaker and others left and she was the only one left in the room, Chen Fenghe finally breathed a sigh of relief and directly took out a roast chicken from the space to eat.

After several hours of struggling, she was almost starving. If she had to wait until late at night, she was afraid she would go crazy.

Just when I was enjoying my meal, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Chen Fenghe was stunned for a moment. Fortunately, she did not take off the veil on her head in order to hide it. Now she quickly and calmly hid the "evidence" in her hand with the red handkerchief and put it into the space.

Although there was a veil between them, Chen Fenghe could still tell from the footsteps that it was Xiao Yunshuo who came in.

There was the sound of a door closing, followed by footsteps approaching her, and Shen Fenghe inexplicably began to feel nervous.

Doesn't the groom still have the task of entertaining the guests? Why did he come in so early?

After the footsteps stopped beside him, Xiao Yunshuo smiled and said, "I brought you some snacks and food, you can fill your stomach first."

Chen Fenghe saw a food box placed on the table from the bottom of her veil.

"Oh..." Chen Fenghe was a little stunned.