Chapter 993 Doesn't Xu Da have any pride?

"I'm not going."

Xu Da stood there, head held high, looking aloof. He admitted that he had made a mistake by not informing his mother and Wuya before coming to Yingcheng.

However, right now, his mother and Wuya have come to Yingcheng from the Northwest and made a big decision without him knowing!

This time, we're even.

Xu Da is one of the main characters tomorrow and has a significant role, so at least give him three to five days' notice in advance so he can be mentally prepared.

"That won't change anything. You should have been mentally prepared for this when you got engaged."

Lin Yuesha couldn't stand Xu Da's awkwardness any longer and said, "Aunt Xu is very efficient. The decorations for the bridal chamber are all ready, so you don't need to worry about it."

As Madam Xu said, Xu Da gathered enough people to cooperate in the performance, taking advantage of the festive atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival to successfully complete the ceremony and give Wuya an explanation.

The fact that Lord Wu and Wuya set out for Wucheng, despite its distance from Yingcheng, demonstrates their sincerity.

Lin Yuesha thought Xu Da's performance was very substandard and gave him a bad review.

"It would be nice if you could send me a message three to five days in advance."

Xu Da glanced at Qi Heng, who was watching him intently, and braced himself to ask to speak with Lin Yuesha in private.

"Knowing it three to five days in advance makes no difference compared to knowing it today."

Lin Yuesha estimated the time; the big fish was already stewing. Just before it was ready to be taken out of the pot, she stuck large flatbreads made of four kinds of dough around the sides of the big iron pot. Once the flatbreads were soaked in the fish broth, she would plate them.

When it's hot, make a few small salads with seaweed and kelp strips; they're refreshing.

"The difference is huge!"

Xu Da turned around, blocking Qi Heng's view, which made Qi Heng's scalp tingle.

Noticing that Lin Yuesha was distracted, Xu Da said urgently, "Cousin, a woman's face is her public image. How do you take care of it on a daily basis?"

Xu Da struggled with the choice of words; he truly didn't understand them.

Exposed to the wind and sun all day, Xu Da's skin was dark. After he was captured and taken to Qiubai Pavilion, the male madam gave him some mud-like stuff to apply to his face. After a few times, he could clearly feel that his skin had become much smoother.

If Xu Da had known the news beforehand, he could have tidied himself up so as not to tarnish the reputation of his beloved Xu Meiren.

After rambling on and on for a while, Xu Da finally got to the point.

Lin Yuesha twitched her lips and said bluntly, "Cousin, you don't need to worry about your image. After all, Wuya has had her eye on you for a long time."

Wuya chose to forgive Xu Da every time he crossed the line, which shows her deep affection for him and that she viewed him through a biased lens.

"When a woman gets married, she applies makeup and draws her eyebrows, her face is as white as if it's been painted with varnish, and she even has to apply bright red lipstick..."

Xu Da was dissatisfied with the bride's makeup, but fortunately the wedding was in the morning. If she had appeared in the middle of the night, she would have scared people to death.

The fact that the bride's face was covered had one advantage: it was impossible to see what she looked like.

The conversation had drifted off course, but Lin Yuesha pulled it back, asking, "Cousin, do you want to use the face mask that was applied at Qiubai Pavilion?"

"Of course! Tomorrow is my big day. Don't I have any pride?"

Xu Da touched his face, thinking that he could make amends tonight; it should be enough time.

"I don't know what Qiu Bai Ge uses, I use seaweed granules as a face mask."

The sun was too strong at the beach, so Lin Yuesha wore a veil and hat to protect herself from the sun when she went out, and she also applied a face mask every night.

The seaweed granules Zhao Jingya gave her were cool and refreshing, which felt very comfortable.

"Okay, I'll take this one."

After receiving a box of seaweed mud, Xu Da left furtively. Before leaving, he told Lin Yuesha, "If my mother asks, just say I'm going back first to prepare for the wedding."

Upon learning this, Madam Xu exclaimed, "Dog has really grown up; he even knows how to be vain now."

Lin Yuesha smiled. Everyone loves beauty, but Qi Heng doesn't care about appearance, and the mask he wears is unusually ugly.

Lin Yuesha repeatedly suspected that Qi Heng had poor taste, but if Qi Heng really liked ugly people and had taken a liking to her, it meant that Lin Yuesha was ugly and she couldn't accept it.

"Sister Yue Sha, could you give me a copy of your seaweed lotion?"

Uya touched her face, a rare blush creeping across her cheek.

She only wanted to become a better version of herself, worthy of Xu Da.

“Daughter-in-law, although it is said that women dress up for those who appreciate them, there is no need to force yourself.”

Madam Xu could tell that Wuya didn't like wearing makeup, so she said, "You've come to the Xu family to enjoy a life of luxury, not to serve Xu Da."

Marry a man, and you'll have food and clothing. Xu Da will provide for the family, while Wu Ya will only be responsible for being happy and doing what she likes.

In the future, if Wuya still wants to return to Wucheng to live, Madam Xu will not force her. She only hopes that her son and daughter-in-law will come back to Beijing to visit her every three to five years.

"Mother, I'm not going back to Wucheng."

Uya was startled. She had never imagined that her mother-in-law was so open-minded and always considered things from her perspective.

When a woman marries, she doesn't stay at her parents' home forever. Besides, Wucheng is a thousand miles away from the capital, and Xu Da is an only son. If he moves to Wucheng, wouldn't he become a live-in son-in-law?

Her mother-in-law is a good person, but Wuya must not be arrogant. Her father said he hoped she would keep to her proper place.

“My child, what I’m saying isn’t just polite talk; it’s what’s in my heart.”

Women have it tough, and men should be more understanding. Marriage is for a better life, not for compromising one's principles.

Madam Xu was confident that as long as she was alive, Wuya's status would definitely surpass Xu Da's, and she would unconditionally support her daughter-in-law.

When a woman leaves her hometown to get married, she will not be able to see her parents and relatives, and she will inevitably find it difficult to adjust at first.

“Sister-in-law, there are many delicious and fun things to do in the capital. There are also markets that stay open all night. If you like horseback riding, there are horse farms nearby.”

Lin Yuesha chimed in, saying that since Wuya was in the capital, she would definitely take care of her.

However, to be honest, she didn't make many friends in the capital.

"I've been to Beijing a few times and I really like it."

Uya made it clear that she would stay in the capital, and her family would buy a house there so that her father could come and stay occasionally.

Both sides were considerate of each other and had a pleasant conversation. Qi Heng kept putting food on Lin Yuesha's plate.

After the meal, Madam Xu led her people to start decorating the bridal chamber, and Lin Yuesha finalized the banquet arrangements for tomorrow.

Since we're going to have a lively time, let's take this opportunity to get everyone involved and have a good time.

Lin Yuesha was busy until late at night, and then she got hungry again.

Qi Heng had moved the grill to a spot not far from the sea and was grilling fish over charcoal, occasionally sprinkling some seasonings on the fish.

On one side of the grill, there were also oysters and scallops that Lin Yuesha liked to eat, and they smelled delicious.

On the evening of the fourth day of the fifth lunar month, the crescent moon looked like a hook.

Listening to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, Lin Yuesha played barefoot in the water on the beach.

Not far away, the dock was dotted with lights. The sea breeze carried a slight dampness and saltiness. Qi Heng looked at the scene before him and smiled sincerely.

Lin Yuesha always thought he was her support, but she didn't know that in Qi Heng's heart, Lin Yuesha was his salvation.