Zhao Qingshan didn't even turn his head.

"Yes, Huaijing, you must remember what you said today. If you ever really upset your younger sister in the future, I will definitely beat you up."

"Even if the tigers on the mountain are fierce, the Zhao family can still defeat them."

The weak and helpless Wang Huaijing trembled. The string of obedience in his heart tightened even more.

Upon entering the main hall, Zhao Qingyi was placed on a large prayer mat, just in case her feet touched the ground while she was kowtowing.

After kowtowing to his grandparents and parents, the elders of the Zhao family said some auspicious words of blessing. Zhao Qingshan then carried his younger sister on his back again and placed Zhao Qingyi in the bridal sedan chair.

With a single command of "Lift the sedan chair," the daughter you've raised for over a decade is now someone else's.

Tears welled up in Zhao Changgeng's eyes after his business failed. Watching the bridal sedan chair disappear into the distance, he held his bride's hand...

"I always said I couldn't have a daughter."

"Look at you, you only have one daughter, and you raised her to be so beautiful and graceful, only to have her stolen away by another man's brat."

Wang Caixia watched the departing wedding procession through teary eyes, not hearing a word her husband said.

She only calmed down when the handkerchief she used to wipe her tears was soaked through.

"Alright, look at you, so pathetic. It's just your daughter getting married."

"We don't live far apart. If we miss our daughter, we'll bring her back to stay for a few days. If our son-in-law has any objections, we'll bring him over to stay too. What's there to worry about?"

Zhao Changgeng, reminded by his wife, perked up and echoed her words.

"Yes, that's what we'll do. If they dare not agree to bring my daughter back, we'll beat them until they agree."

Huang overheard this and slapped her son on the back.

"You brat, how old are you? Stop talking nonsense."

Our family is a family of farmers and scholars, so naturally we should persuade people with reason.

Our land is big enough; we'll hire workers tomorrow to build a few more small buildings.

Whether it's a wooden building or a brick building, even if the daughter gets married and brings her children back, the whole family will have a place to stay when they return.

The mother is truly magnanimous; the couple gave her a thumbs up.

On the Zhao family's side, after seeing the bride off, a grand banquet was held. Plates of food and wine were placed on the table, and the lively atmosphere eased the sadness of the bride's departure.

Today, the Wang family's house is packed with guests, mostly scholars and local gentry.

As for the Wang family relatives, the few who came were those who had never said anything strange before.

Some of Wang Guangzu's biological father's relatives came, including some cousins, but the elders had all passed away early due to various circumstances.

After a series of procedures, Zhao Qingyi was finally led into the bridal chamber.

Feeling something uncomfortable under her buttocks, Zhao Qingyi subtly reached out and touched it, then pushed the walnuts and other items aside.

Holding the large apple in her hand, she sat down and watched as Wang Huaijing lifted the veil with a scale rod. Zhao Qingyi's expression was perfectly captured.

Luckily, on the way, I looked at my face in the small mirror Zhao Qingyan gave me and quickly touched up my makeup, otherwise I would definitely look like a mess right now.

When I was doing her makeup today, I was worried that Zhao Qingyi might cry. Zhao Qingyan repeatedly emphasized that she should not wipe her face or eyes. And sure enough, even though she had cried, her eyes were not red or swollen at this moment.

As soon as the veil was lifted, Zhao Qingyi lowered her head slightly and slowly raised it. The process was very slow. By the time she looked up and saw Wang Huaijing's entire face, the bridal chamber was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Wang Huaijing's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of his chest.

Before the wedding, his married classmates had told him that the bride's makeup on her wedding day would be a disaster, and he was mentally prepared.

When Wang Huaijing saw Zhao Qingyi's face, which was even more exquisite than usual, he was surprised and amazed.

I never imagined that my usually aloof and reserved wife could be so alluring.

After recovering from the shock of his wife's beauty, he looked back and found that his classmates' eyes were practically popping out of their sockets.

He quickly stepped forward and blocked Zhao Qingyi's face.

"Classmates, let's hurry up and go out to drink the wedding wine. My wife is tired and needs to rest first."

Without waiting for a reply, they started to drive people out.

They were all refined people, and no one bothered to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber, nor did they dare to, given Wang Huaijing's status as a scholar.

The men left, and the women did much the same; those who were supposed to go out all went out.

The matchmaker from before has now become the mother-in-law, so she can no longer help preside over the current ceremony.

The newly hired matchmaker arranged for the couple to drink the nuptial wine, and then the old woman had to hurry out to eat at the banquet.

Wang Huaijing was worried that Zhao Qingyi would have a hard time after marrying into the family, so he specially went to the brokerage to buy a young maid.

The couple had just finished drinking their nuptial wine when the maid brought over a large plate of food.

Seeing that Zhao Qingyi was being taken care of, the Zhao sisters also went out to eat at the banquet, since the bride's family members who had accompanied her would return home after the meal.

There's a banquet and guests to entertain at home.

Zhao Qingyi got up before dawn to bathe, change clothes, and put on makeup. Makeup was easy, but hair took time.

I was completely exhausted, so when I saw food, I washed my hands and started eating.

Wang Huaijing was relieved to see that his wife had food to eat. He instructed the maid to take good care of the young mistress and then went to the front yard to greet the guests.

Otherwise, if they stay in the bridal chamber for too long, they will be labeled as lustful.

Even though he's a hundred times unwilling to go to the front yard for social engagements, it's no use.

After finishing her meal, Zhao Qingyi instructed the maid to fetch water so she could wash up.

The little girl was obedient and quickly filled the bathtub with water for Zhao Qingyi.

Zhao Qingyi smiled; her original intention was simply to get some water for washing her face and enough for brushing her teeth.

After sending the little girl away, I sat in front of the mirror and quickly removed all my head jewelry and took down my updo. My scalp was finally free.

After removing the layers of wedding attire, she submerged herself in the water and counted to thirty before emerging from the bathtub.

After taking a shower and changing into clean undergarments, I wrapped my hair in a clean, fine cotton cloth.

He called the maid to pour the water out of the room.

Luckily, this little girl is strong, otherwise she really wouldn't have been able to move such a large tub of water.

After tidying up, Zhao Qingyi quickly went to bed, without waiting for the groom who was being forced to drink in the front yard.

The reason Wang Huaijing was forced to drink in the front yard was largely due to jealousy.

Why is it that we all studied and took the imperial examinations the same way, yet this kid was able to pass smoothly and become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations), while I didn't?

They're all getting married, so why is it that Wang Huaijing gets to marry a woman who's as beautiful as an angel, while the women they marry are only considered average-looking?

Why is it that when people get married, their wives either have no dowry or only a few wooden boxes, while Wang Huaijing's wife not only has a generous dowry, but also a storefront in town and 20 acres of fertile land?

The acid was almost overwhelming the classmates, and Wang Huaijing's stomach was almost full of alcohol.