Chapter 327 The Belated Wedding Night

After the second branch moved out, half of the Qi Mansion was left vacant.

Qi Shuyan suggested: "I will take my aunt and my sister-in-law to live in the mansion next door, so that we can all have more space."

Before, half of the mansion was big enough for a large house.

But the yard has to be used as both a bedroom and a study, so it seems a bit cramped.

Once the people from the second house leave, everyone will be able to get at least two courtyards.

Qi Yanzhou thought this arrangement was good, "I'll listen to my brother."

***

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day when Ye Chutang was discharged from confinement.

An An and Le Le are also one month old.

The two little ones have grown a lot bigger than when they were born and now weigh about six kilograms.

Her eyebrows and eyes have grown bigger, and they are white and tender, so cute.

When adults tease them, they will respond with babbling sounds.

And he is not as noisy as when he was just born.

He only cries when he is hungry, pees or has a bowel movement. He is usually very well behaved.

Although Qi Yanzhou did not plan to hold a full-moon banquet, people who had a good relationship with the first wife and those who wanted to establish a relationship with the Qi family all came to congratulate him with gifts.

So much so that a family dinner turned into a small banquet.

But the snow had not stopped yet, so tables and chairs could not be placed in the yard, so everyone was crowded in the main hall, the side hall and the dining room.

Fortunately, each room is big enough, otherwise it would be difficult to even turn around after placing two tables.

"It's rare to have twins, a boy and a girl. It's really a cause for celebration that Master Qi has both a boy and a girl at once."

"It's obvious that the young master and the young lady are not ordinary people. They will definitely be outstanding people when they grow up!"

“…”

The compliments were endless and never repeated.

Ye Chutang was not a vain person, but she was also very happy when her child was praised.

"Thank you all for your concern. I will eat and drink well later and will not leave until I am drunk!"

While eating and drinking, some people talked about the current situation of the second branch of the Qi family.

"Qi Wenhua has closed another shop. It looks like his business can no longer continue."

"Before, everyone patronized us because of Master Qi's honor. Now that the family has split up, there is naturally no need to support us anymore."

"Yeah, but the things sold in Qi Wenhua's shop are really good."

Ye Chutang knew that these people deliberately mentioned the second wife in order to test the reaction of the first wife.

As a result, the people of the Qi family seemed not to have heard anything. They really treated the second branch as strangers and no longer paid any attention to them.

The guests were all smart people, and although they didn't get any results from their test, they were tactful enough not to mention the second room again.

The next topic of conversation was about the two children.

After An An and Le Le were born, they met a lot of people and were not shy at all.

Song Jingning held one in each hand and was so happy.

Suddenly, someone said, "Do all good-looking people look similar? I feel like these two children's eyebrows and eyes are quite similar to Governor Song."

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately explained.

"Mrs. Qi and Mr. Song have similar facial features, so naturally the two children will look like him too."

Many people didn't realize this before.

It was because Ye Chutang had seldom gone out since she came to Tianshan County, and not many people had seen her.

Now that the topic was brought up, the guests' eyes turned to Song Jingning and Ye Chutang's faces.

Qi Yanzhou immediately stood in front of Ye Chutang with an unhappy look on his face.

"Everyone, if you don't want to drink, please leave!"

The guest knew that he had offended Ye Chutang, so he quickly picked up his glass and drank three glasses as punishment.

Those who said that the child looked like Song Jingning hurriedly tried to make up for it.

He slapped his mouth with his hand and said, "Look at my broken mouth. I didn't even finish my words and caused everyone to misunderstand me."

"Mr. Qi and Mrs. Qi's mouths and noses are exactly the same, and the same goes for their two children."

He actually said that Master Qi's child looked like another man.

I'm really going to die!

But his words were fiercely refuted by everyone in their hearts.

Tell lies with open eyes.

no the same!

Totally different!

But no one dared to say this out loud. They all pretended to be blind and nodded in agreement.

Song Jingning didn't want people to misunderstand that there was something going on between him and Ye Chutang, which would damage her reputation and cause the two children to be lied to.

He handed An An and Le Le to the two nurses and said with a smile: "Mrs. Qi and I met in the capital. Because our eyebrows and eyes are so similar, we feel that we are destined to be together, so we became sworn brothers and sisters."

Ye Chutang echoed this while teasing the child.

"It is my blessing to have a sworn brother like Mr. Song. From now on, the education of my two children will be left to Hua Ting Academy."

"Don't worry, sister. I will let the teachers at the academy teach them well."

You can’t get into Huating Academy just because you have money and power.

As soon as the news that the Song family was going to open a branch in Tianshan County came out, countless people wanted to send their children there.

But if you don't meet the academy's admission standards, no matter how hard you try, you won't be able to get in.

Now, Ye Chutang's two children have been guaranteed admission by Song Jingning without having to go through the academy's assessment, which makes the guests envious.

They no longer paid attention to the similarity in their facial expressions and congratulated Ye Chutang sourly.

While the guests were envious of Ye Chutang, Song Jingning said another sentence.

“My sister mentioned to me before that the North is poor and does not pay much attention to literature, so the students are naturally not as well educated as those in the South.

She also said that the branch should relax the admission requirements appropriately, otherwise it might not be able to accept many students.

I felt that what my sister said made sense, so I decided to relax the admissions criteria a little. ”

This was not entirely to help Ye Chutang gain favor, it was also true.

The guests enthusiastically agreed with Song Jingning's words.

He no longer felt jealous towards Ye Chutang, but was extremely grateful to him.

The meal was a great success for both the host and the guests.

The guests left one after another, and Song Jingning stayed.

An An and Le Le were probably being quarreled for too long, so they were a little grumpy and sobbing, which was both cute and pitiful.

Qi Yanzhou and Song Jingning each hugged one of the babies, coaxing them while talking about the wedding.

"It won't be long before everyone knows that Chu'er is my adopted sister. I want her to marry out of my house."

Qi Yanzhou looked at Ye Chutang and let her make her own decision.

Ye Chutang knew that Song Jingning wanted to make it up to her.

Although she didn't need to and didn't want to make the wedding more complicated, she nodded anyway.

"Okay, but the wedding process needs to be simpler."

Song Jingning had no objection.

"Just follow your previous arrangements. Just come to my house the day before the wedding."

He would not add any additional procedures to the wedding reception, nor would he make things difficult for Qi Yanzhou, he would just go through the motions.

After the discussion, Song Jingning left and Qi Yanzhou went to write the invitations.

The wedding is in a month.

The reason why it was arranged so late was because getting married was a very tiring thing, and he wanted Ye Chutang's body to recover better.

Have a perfect wedding and wedding night.

***

One month later.

Governor's Mansion.

After Song Jingning became the governor, he always lived in the house he bought.

In order to give Ye Chutang a grand wedding, he moved into the governor's mansion.

The day before the wedding.

Ye Chutang took the wedding dress and phoenix crown prepared for her by Qi Yanzhou, and moved into the governor's mansion with Jinzhi.

The red silk that can be seen everywhere looks particularly festive against the backdrop of white snow.

The air is filled with the fragrance of winter plum blossoms, refreshing the heart.

Song Jingning led the way and said, "Chu'er, don't be polite. If you need anything or want to eat something, just tell me directly."

Although the governor's mansion was large, he was the only master there, so he only hired a few servants to do the rough work.

Except for the fixed daily cleaning time, servants are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard.

So he didn't need to avoid suspicion when talking to Ye Chutang.

Ye Chutang smiled and said, "Brother is a thoughtful person, just watch over the arrangements."

As soon as they finished speaking, the three of them arrived at the courtyard that Song Jingning arranged for Ye Chutang.

Ningchuyuan.

"I like this name very much, so I used it."

"Chu" is Ye Chutang.

"Ning" is Tang Wanning and also Song Jingning.

Ye Chutang felt that the only thing the Ye family did right was to give her yard a very meaningful name.

"I like it too. Brother uses it well."

"Chu'er, this will be your mother's home from now on. Bring the children back to stay for a few days when you have time."

"Okay, as long as you don't mind me bothering you, I'll come and stay for a day or two during the holidays."

Song Jingning touched Ye Chutang's head lovingly.

"The governor's mansion is deserted, and my brother hopes you will come to visit every day."

After saying that, he pushed open the door of Ningchuyuan.

Everywhere you look, you see dowry boxes wrapped in red silk.

Without counting, Ye Chutang knew it was the highest standard of 128.

"Brother, didn't you say to keep everything simple? Why did you prepare so much dowry?"

Qi Yanzhou also wanted to prepare a dowry before, but was rejected by Ye Chutang.

I didn’t expect Song Jingning to have prepared so much in secret!

Song Jingning stepped into the yard first and said with some guilt, "Tianshan County is poor and there are not many good things. These dowries are good-looking but useless. Just don't despise them, Chu'er."

Ye Chutang knew very well that even if the quality of the dowry was not very good, it was the best that Song Jingning could find.

She was touched by this thought.

She stepped forward and gave Song Jingning a hug.

"Brother is thoughtful."

"The eldest brother is like a father, it should be my duty. What do you want to eat tonight? I will cook it myself."

Ye Chutang let go of Song Jingning and held his arm.

"Brother, take me to the kitchen and let's do it together."

Jinzhi quickly interjected, "I'll help you."

So the three of them made a sumptuous dinner.

After eating, Ye Chutang and Song Jingning chatted about the branch of Huating Academy.

The branch has been built.

However, several teachers were trapped on the road due to heavy snow, and some classes could not be taught, so the start of school was delayed.

The women's college was also built, but there were only two teachers, Ye Chutang and Cui Shuyue.

"Brother, I want to open a girls' school first, so that the daughters of officials of school age can enroll first."

The world today is unfair to women, and few people are willing to send their daughters to school.

Even if they don't have to pay tuition, they will feel that sending their daughters to school will mean the family loses a labor force.

Only when people see the benefits of going to school and realize that their daughters' schooling can bring fame and fortune to the family will they change their minds.

Song Jingning thought Ye Chutang's idea was good, but he disagreed.

"Chu'er, now there are only two female teachers, you and Shu Yue, you must be too busy."

"I won't teach the Four Books and Five Classics. Shu Yue will teach you how to read. I'm afraid I'll teach you medical skills, so I'll be busy."

"This method is feasible, but studying medicine is difficult, and those officials' daughters may not be able to endure this hardship."

Ye Chutang smiled and said, "It's fun teaching, they will be willing to do it."

For example, studying medicine can make you more beautiful.

Seeing that Ye Chutang had thought of everything, Song Jingning said, "After your wedding, I will notify the officials and ask them to send their daughter to school."

After saying that, he stood up.

"Rest early and recharge your batteries. You'll be a little tired at the wedding tomorrow."

The next day.

Because the wedding was at dusk and the procedures for the wedding reception and wedding were simplified, Ye Chutang slept until he woke up naturally.

After breakfast, Song Jingning found a lucky person to help Ye Chutang dress up.

Open your face, comb your hair, and dress yourself.

I was busy until noon.

After lunch, Ye Chutang leaned against the head of the bed and took a short nap.

At 3 p.m., Qi Yanzhou, wearing a bright red wedding dress, came to the door.

It is said that the eldest brother is like a father. He and Ye Chutang said goodbye to Song Jingning and offered him tea.

Song Jingning looked at Ye Chutang wearing a red veil and felt as if he was marrying off his daughter. He was reluctant to let her go and his eyes became red.

"Qi Yanzhou, treat my sister well, I wish you two a happy marriage."

"Don't worry, brother. I love Atang more than my life, and I will definitely make her happy for the rest of her life."

"Let's go, don't delay the auspicious time."

Joy arises.

Song Jingning squatted in front of Ye Chutang and carried her into the bridal sedan.

Qi Yanzhou rode a tall horse and Ye Chutang sat in the wedding car. They drove along the main street before returning to the Qi Mansion.

Get off the sedan chair, step over the fire basin, and worship in the hall at an auspicious time.

"The couple bows to each other and is escorted to the bridal chamber!"

As the best man finished his last words, Qi Yanzhou took Ye Chutang to Tangzhou Courtyard and asked her to sit down beside the wedding bed covered with a mandarin duck quilt.

He picked up the wedding scale and put the red veil aside.

Even though he had seen Ye Chutang's stunning beauty in her wedding dress once, he was still speechless at her beauty at this moment.

Seeing Qi Yanzhou staring in amazement, Ye Chutang raised her hand and waved it in front of his eyes.

"It's time to drink the wedding wine."

Qi Yanzhou came back to his senses, "Let's make a knot of love first."

He took a strand of hair from himself and Ye Chutang, tied a knot expertly, and put it into a brocade bag.

Then put it in the secret compartment next to the bed.

After finishing his work, he picked up the wine jug, poured two glasses of wine, and handed one to Ye Chutang.

The two of them passed their arms through each other and drank the wedding wine.

Qi Yanzhou put down his wine glass and said, "Atang, I'll be back soon."

He had to toast the guests who came to congratulate him.

Ye Chutang warned: "Drink less, I don't want to spend my wedding night with a drunkard."

Hearing this, Qi Yanzhou's already rosy face turned even redder.

"Don't worry, my lady, you are the only one who can make me drunk."

After saying that, he quickly pecked Ye Chutang's red lips, turned around and left for the front yard.

Ye Chutang was attracted by the shy Qi Yanzhou, so she grabbed his arm and pulled him back.

The red lips are attached to the sexy thin lips, from light to dark.

Qi Yanzhou's heart was beating like a drum and his head was dizzy from the kiss.

When he reacted, she immediately took the initiative and deepened the kiss.

Domineering and affectionate.

Ye Chutang was a little breathless, and his sexual desire was aroused.

Just when things were about to go awry, she grabbed Qi Yanzhou's restless hands.

"Go and toast first, I'll wait for you."

The red lips moved, teasing the thin lips.

Qi Yanzhou was reluctant to leave and picked up Ye Chutang.

"No, my parents and brother will toast for me, I will stay and spend the wedding night with you."

While kissing Ye Chutang, he strode towards the bed.

Impatient.