Chapter 70

Having gone to the Ye family, the matter was settled. Yu was quite surprised to hear Zhou Jingchen say that Ye Jia had not mentioned their remarriage to the Ye family. But when she asked, Zhou Jingchen simply said that the Ye family had too much going on, and that remarriage was just a willful decision by him and Jia Niang, so they should not alarm the Ye family.

This statement could only fool those without a clear mind. Yu Shi understood after a moment's reflection. When her daughter-in-law first married, she often drained the family savings to support her parents' family. Only after she stopped associating with the Ye family did she gradually correct this habit. She was avoiding them now because she was afraid that Jia Niang would be manipulated by the old couple in the future.

She nodded: "Well, since you have decided so, then it's up to you."

Yu thought for a moment and asked again, "Have you mailed those letters to me?"

Seeing that Zhou Jingchen agreed, she felt relieved and sent the letter.

Yu hadn't previously considered informing her friends and family outside the northwest about Zhou Jingchen's marriage, and only now did she remember to do so. Life had been so difficult before, and Yu hadn't dared to imagine returning home alive. Now, with Ye Jia and their son, the Zhou family would only get better and better, and they would definitely return.

The days passed by in a flash, and in the blink of an eye it was already the third day of the first lunar month.

New Year's Eve was also a lively occasion. Although the Zhou family was small, with Ye Jia's two sisters and three children, the noise and noise were quite joyful. Yu Shi, remembering that Zhou Jingchen's followers were in a similar situation to those in Prince Jing's mansion, and that Liu Yuan and Chen Shiqing's families had long since died out, asked Zhou Jingchen to invite them to his home for the New Year celebrations.

Liu Yuan, Chen Shiqing, Sun Yushan, and Bazatu, who ate as much as five people, also took the opportunity to call Guo Huai over from Libei Town. Liu Yuan and Guo Huai were both talkative, and together they chatted endlessly. This year was not at all bleak.

They all knew that Zhou Jingchen's wedding was going to be held again, and they started making arrangements on the third day of the New Year.

The Zhou family's courtyard was already large and spacious. Someone, who knew where they'd gotten the colorful lights and ribbons, had strung ropes across the courtyard, tied them with ribbons, and hung lanterns all over it. Rural houses weren't as impressive as the pavilions and towers of the past; they certainly couldn't accommodate anyone. A few people set up a square arena in the front yard, draped with a bright red cloth to create a realistic atmosphere.

Speaking of aesthetics, Zhou Jingchen and the others naturally had good taste. After the arrangement was completed, everyone felt that it was grand and solemn.

Firecrackers are quite common, but fireworks are quite rare. Liu Yuan suddenly had the idea to get a bunch of fireworks for some fun. He didn't know where he got them, but he actually managed to get a large bundle of fireworks, saying he wanted to set them off in the yard on the night of the wedding.

Conditions in the countryside are difficult, and Zhou Jingchen tries his best to hold a decent wedding for the two.

A few grown men were tinkering around near the courtyard wall when they discovered the trap below. Liu Yuan, the unlucky man, stepped on every one of them accurately. If he hadn't dodged quickly in broad daylight, his leg would have been broken. Hearing that Ye Jia had set it up personally, Liu Yuan immediately praised her, "Your sister-in-law is truly amazing at protecting herself, and she's also quite ruthless."

Zhou Jingchen was too lazy to pay attention to him and just wanted to deal with it as long as no one was hurt.

You wouldn't know until you're married, but it does take time to organize. Setting up the house and the arena took a day, and there were all sorts of rules to learn. Worried that Ye Jia wasn't young enough to understand the rules, Yu Shi specifically explained a number of things to keep in mind. Ye Jia listened carefully. While a woman wasn't necessarily expected to marry only once in her life, if Zhou Jingchen wasn't a serious problem, she still wanted to spend time with him.

Looking at the red lanterns and colorful flowers filling the yard, some onlookers came over to take a look, clutching their chests and praising how beautiful it was. Of course it was beautiful; these decorations were worth at least a hundred taels of silver.

Zhou Jingchen hadn't asked Ye Jia for the money; he'd gotten it from somewhere. Ye Jia was hinting at this, not because he wanted to, but because he was worried that he might be corrupted by the bureaucracy and embezzle the people's money.

Zhou Jingchen just smiled and said nothing: "I've given you all the money, don't worry."

Ye Jia felt a little guilty: "...I didn't say I wanted it."

"Well," Zhou Jingchen smiled, his eyebrows curved, "You don't want it, but I want to give it to you."

Ye Jia: “…”

In the end, he still didn't find out where he got the money to prepare for the wedding. Ye Jia snorted and lay down silently.

The night passed quickly, and Ye Jia felt like she'd barely closed her eyes before she woke up. As per protocol, Zhou Jingchen had been banished to Ye Simei's room to share space with Ajiu. Ye Jia slept with Ye Simei, leaving Xiaoqi and Xiaoba there with Ajiu. Before dawn on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Ye Jia felt someone jostling her.

Ye Simei's gentle voice whispered in her ear, making Ye Jia's ears itch.

Fortunately, Ye Jia had the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, so it was not too difficult for him to get up at this time. He just rolled over twice and got up.

A large number of people had already gathered in the main hall, all of them the lively and auspicious people invited by Yu, chattering and talking in a lively manner. A faint light shone through the crack in the door. Ye Simei had already dressed and fetched water, dragging Ye Jia off the kang to wash up.

It was naturally Yu who did the makeup. No matter how good others praised her, Yu did not believe in their skills.

What a joke! How can someone who can’t even figure out how to use rouge and powder do makeup well?

To create this makeup look for Ye Jia, Yu had someone get her a set of makeup tools and even made her own powder from rice milk. She didn't know how she managed it, but the powder was incredibly fine, and surprisingly, she was obedient. "I checked the powders at the rouge shop, but they were terrible. They might ruin your face. This makeup is easy to wear off, but just remember to reapply it often."

Ye Jia nodded. The ancient incense powder seemed to contain lead. "Use this."

Although it was indeed a bit against the rules for the mother-in-law to do the makeup, the two of them had already been married and this was just a remarriage.

The lucky couple came in, combed Ye Jia's hair with a mahogany comb, and said some auspicious words. Yu Shi didn't know these lucky people very well, so she asked the people in the town to invite them. They were invited simply to make the wedding of the two young people more lively and bring more blessings to the wedding.

Many people crowded into the room, and seeing Ye Jia sitting in front of the dressing table, they couldn't help but praise her. They said those nice words without asking for money.

On such a happy day, Ye Jia naturally accepted all the nice words.

The countryside wasn't bustling these days, so with the rare occasions of celebration, everyone gathered together, reluctant to leave. Yu's hands were incredibly deft, and the makeup she achieved was breathtaking. Country women wouldn't know how to style elaborate buns, but her fingers effortlessly pulled them in and out, tying them up. It was then that she noticed a bundle on the kang. Opening it revealed a phoenix crown inlaid with oriental pearls.

Conditions were poor, and Yu had only time to embroider a wedding gown, but she hadn't hired anyone to embroider the phoenix corona. She stared at the corona for a long time. Inside the unfolded bundle was an exquisite wedding gown, with a phoenix fluttering its wings, illuminated by the lights, looking lifelike.

It was the first time for the country women to see such a beautiful wedding dress, and they all wanted to touch it without caring whether their hands were clean or not.

The touch was too rude, and was rudely slapped away by a hand. Ye Wumei came over from the kitchen at some point and saw the unruly hands picking at the wedding dress.

Although she didn't understand, she was a discerning person. This dress was obviously worth a fortune. After all, the pearls on it were bigger than her eyeballs. Ye Wumei knew these country women all too well. If one wasn't watching closely, someone would definitely take advantage of the situation and snatch a pearl away. She knew that Yu had worked hard for over twenty days sewing the wedding dress, so she looked at Yu while protecting the dress.

It was not until now that Yu found out that Zhou Jingchen had used his connections to find someone to make another wedding dress, which was much more exquisite than the one she had sewn.

Looking at these clothes, the one that Yu had sewn herself seemed a little awkward to take out.

"Didn't mother make a set?" Ye Jiaben was still waiting, but when Yu suddenly stopped moving, she turned her head to look. She saw the clothes on the kang and immediately frowned. She didn't know whose hands were so quick to take out the bundle she had left in the cabinet and untie it. She was not very happy to hear the praise from others, so she said to Ye Wumei, "Fifth sister, please help me put this set away."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wumei immediately slapped the hand that had taken the opportunity to touch her again, and folded the wedding dress neatly. She wrapped it in a cloth and went to Yu's room with it: "Sister, I'll take this to the eldest lady's room."

"Yes," Ye Jia nodded, turned to Yu Shi and said, "I'll wear the one my mother made."

Yu hesitated a little: "...This one looks better."

Ye Jia smiled confidently: "That's not necessarily true. The more complicated the clothes are, the more beautiful they are. Perhaps a simpler one can better show off my natural beauty."

"You just keep saying nice things to coax me!" Yu was so flattered by these words that her face opened to smile.

Without any pretense, she turned and went into her room to get the set she had made. As soon as she took it out of the cabinet, she saw Ye Wumei frowning as she spread the wedding dress on the kang and looked at it: "What's wrong?"

"Auntie, someone has loosened the gold thread." Ye Wumei was glad that she had put it away early. "If it had been later, the big pearl would have been pulled out."

"...Lock these clothes in the closet." Yu's smile faltered upon hearing this. But on such a happy occasion, it was hard to talk about such things. She simply told Ye Wumei to carefully put the clothes away, then, clutching the bundle in her arms, smiled and stepped out again.

After putting on makeup, tying her hair up and putting on the phoenix crown, there was another burst of amazement.

The busy men outside the house listened to the exclamations from inside and couldn't help but glance at Zhou Jingchen. He had just happened upon the most beautiful girl in the area. Everyone's luck was different. Liu Yuan and Chen Shiqing set up the fireworks in the open space in the backyard, ready to be set off at nightfall for some fun.

Originally, this piece of land was used by Old Man Sun to grow fruits and vegetables. In the winter, it was covered with snow and had not been cleared, so it looked very empty.

After finishing the work in the house, Yu solemnly took out an exquisite veil and covered Ye Jia with it, smiling.

Ye Jia was very hungry, but it was only for one day and he could bear it.

After a busy day, everyone who was watching the fun was sent outside. Ye Jia had a cup of tea and a snack early in the morning and hadn't eaten since then. Yu said that this was the way it was after marriage, no noodles or changes of clothes, so naturally, they ate and drank little.

Outside, everyone was bustling about, playing and having fun. Some had agreed to come over for the meal, bringing their children along. Yu Shi didn't mind; she was so happy today that she was willing to give up a meal. Amidst the clamor outside, Ye Jia sat inside, her stomach growling with hunger. Fifth Sister Ye had been busy outside for a while, then came in with Fourth Sister Ye to keep Ye Jia company.

Ye Simei held a small bundle in her hand for a long time, as if she was a little embarrassed to take it out.

They were waiting inside. Since the auspicious time hadn't arrived yet, it didn't matter if the veil was removed. Ye Jia lifted the veil and, after watching her hesitate for a long time, finally spoke. Ye Simei then sheepishly pulled a small bundle from her sleeve and opened it, revealing a set of sterling silver headwear. It wasn't much: a pair of earrings, a pair of pearl hairpins, and a pair of bracelets. The earrings and bracelets were sterling silver, and the pearl hairpins were bought from outside.

It’s not a valuable thing, but it has a good design and is very elegant.

"It's not a good thing," said Ye Simei, who had been thinking about the jewelry Ye Jia had stuffed into her chest before she got married. Now that she had some savings, she wanted to make a pair for Ye Jia as well. But she didn't have much money, so she and Ye Wumei pooled some money to make these. "If you don't mind, please accept them."

To be honest, Ye Jia was very touched. She had given the things to Fourth Sister Ye purely out of pity, and had never thought about her returning the favor: "Of course I don't mind."

Seeing how readily she accepted it, Fourth Sister Ye's awkward feelings vanished completely. She tucked her hair behind her ears and smiled, "I didn't take it all. Fifth Sister took half."

Seeing this, Ye Wumei grinned at Ye Jia and said, "Sister, you still owe me a wedding headdress. I remember that."

"Yours is indispensable." Ye Jia pinched her cheek.

Before she knew it, Ye Wumei's features were growing more and more like hers. Speaking of which, the three sisters in the Ye family all looked somewhat similar. It was just their different personalities that revealed their different features. Ye Jia was bright and beautiful, Ye Simei was gentle, and Ye Wumei had a certain fierceness to her. This fierceness only became more pronounced with age, but Ye Jia was very fond of it.

The three sisters talked for a while, and then they heard someone outside shouting that the auspicious time had arrived.

Ye Jia frantically removed the veil. A moment later, someone pushed the door open. Since they lived in the same courtyard, Yu Shi didn't bother with the bridal sedan. She skipped the custom of kicking the sedan door and passing the brazier, and instead told Zhou Jingchen to go in and carry the bride out himself.

The incense table for worship is set up in the courtyard. It is spacious and convenient for others to pay their respects.

Yu had indeed changed many of the rules. If it had been the same as before, no matter how complicated these steps were, no single one would have been omitted. But the couple's purpose in remarrying wasn't to look good, but simply to make up for their regret of not having a wedding ceremony.

Zhou Jingchen walked out of the backyard in a red wedding gown, which really shocked many people.

The country woman didn't know what "gentlemen" meant by "orchids, jade trees, and refined men." She only knew that Mrs. Yu was incredibly beautiful, and she assumed her son would be handsome. But she hadn't expected his appearance to be so astonishing. The young man was tall and graceful, his black hair like forged steel, and his movements were like a collapsing jade mountain. When he approached, one could hardly help but hold their breath.

Zhou Jingchen had naturally cleaned the door specially. He pushed it open with a creak and his heart began to beat when he saw the person sitting on the kang.

As the firecrackers blared outside, it seemed as if the only person inside was the one sitting on the kang. His breathing softened slightly, and he leaned forward to solemnly pick her up. Each step was incredibly steady, and Ye Jia, leaning against his chest, could hear her heartbeat, almost like a drum. She hadn't been nervous to begin with, but that sound made her heart tighten. Her hands unconsciously clenched around her sleeves, and she let out a deep breath.

Zhou Jingchen heard it with his sharp ears and chuckled softly. The two of them walked up the stairs to the ring, and there was a burst of cheers outside.

The excitement was truly thriving, and Ye Jiana's inexplicable anxiety was finally put to rest. Her veil obstructed her vision, and she listened intently to the sounds outside. Besides the incense table, there was also Yu Shi, dressed festively, sitting nearby.

The person who performed the ceremony was Quanfu, a man specially invited by the Yu family, and the lyrics were written by Zhou Jingchen himself.

It was a bit literary, and the Quanfu people had memorized it beforehand to avoid stuttering. Zhou Jingchen recited it word by word, setting Ye Jia aside and letting her stand. As the Quanfu people chanted the ritual, they bowed to heaven and earth, to their parents, and then to each other, promising to be together forever.

As soon as the ceremony was over, Zhou Jingchen went forward and picked up Ye Jia horizontally. He seemed to be taking his time, but in fact, he quickly carried her back to the house.

Naturally, there were people praising them all around, and even the fourth and fifth sisters Ye below felt a little jealous.

Fourth Sister Ye regretted her initial marriage to Ajiu, having hastily given her away with nothing more than a banquet at home. While Ajiu treated her well after their marriage, seeing Zhou Jingchen treat Ye Jia this way made her feel both sad and envious. Fifth Sister Ye, on the other hand, didn't dwell on this, simply yearning for him. She vowed to herself that if she ever married again, she would marry in a glamorous manner like her third sister.

After bowing to heaven and earth, and to their parents, and the couple bowed to each other, Ye Jia was escorted into the house. The bride was not allowed to move too much, so Ye Jia obediently followed the instructions.

The boys who were to sit on the bed were already there: Rui Jie'er and a young grandson from the Sun family. The boy and girl sat on the kang, smiling at their uncle and aunt. The people of good fortune followed them in, saying auspicious words: "The first child will be a boy, the second a girl, and you'll have both a son and a daughter!"

The women who came to watch the fun all crowded in, even Ye Wumei and Ye Simei came over and said auspicious words to ask for money.

There was another commotion, and Yu hurried in to chase them out. Zhou Jingchen was called out for a toast, and he slipped a small paper bag into Ye Jia's hand. He then smiled and responded, closing the door behind him as he left.

Ye Jia peered through the gap under her veil to see what was in her hand. It was a small piece of dried meat. It was about the size of a thumb joint, perfect for one bite. Ye Jia tasted a piece; it was crispy and fragrant, leaving a lingering taste in her mouth.

She had only eaten one bowl of porridge from morning till night, and was starving. The house was quiet, but outside, people were having a lively meal and drinking.

It was still cold, the days were short, and it got dark early. The banquet was for lunch. Besides, Yu had specifically reserved a nighttime time for Zhou Jingchen and Ye Jia, so naturally they wouldn't arrange the banquet in the evening. This would prevent the commotion from lasting too long and disrupting the couple's daily routine.

The feast lasted until dark, and the women who had gathered had never tasted such delicious food. As they ate, they wanted to take some food home, but with so many people at the table, it was difficult to do so. They just had to eat as much as they could. The food on the men's table wasn't as quickly consumed, as they were drinking, leaving much food uneaten. The women then urged the children to go to the men's table and ask for food, creating a noisy and lively atmosphere.

When the kids are making noise, it's really lively.

Yu had been accompanying the guests for a long time, and was helped into the house by Ye Wumei, staggering. She insisted on sitting at the back, saying that she was waiting for Liu Yuan and the others to set off those "fireworks" and would not leave until she had watched them all.

It's no wonder Liu Yuan got so drunk that he forgot to set off the fireworks. If Chen Shiqing hadn't been there, constantly reminding him, poking him in the ribs, and telling him to go ahead and set them off, he would have just gotten away with it. Liu Yuan drank a little over a pound of alcohol and staggered to the open space in the backyard. He squatted in the snow and fumbled for a long time, but couldn't find the fireworks he had placed there.

He was wondering at the time, thinking it must be here, so he stretched his neck and stuck out his butt to feel around on the ground.

Ye Wumei had drunk too much and was just about to relieve herself in the restroom. As she opened the door, she was met with a neck stretched out in the snow and a pair of sparkling eyes. A surge of anger washed over her, and she rushed over and kicked the man in the raised buttocks.

Liu Yuan, dazed, didn't even touch the object, but instead, someone kicked him hard in the butt. Already seeing double and unable to stand steadily, he slid forward, sprawled on the ground, and landed on a mouthful of snow. His chin smacked against the snow, rubbing painfully. After a long pause, he struggled to support his chin with his hand and turned his head, only to discover that the person who had kicked him from behind was Ye Jia's little sister.

"Hey, you, why did you kick me?" Liu Yuan was drunk and walking unsteadily, but his mind was still clear.

Ye Wumei covered her belt and was about to scold him: "What are you looking at while squatting on the ground in front of the toilet?"

"I'm looking for fireworks!" Liu Yuan couldn't get up, so he fell to the ground and used the snow as a bed. His hands loosened, and he lay on his back, looking at the dark sky and mumbling, "I still have to light fireworks to celebrate for your brother-in-law!"

Ye Wumei stared at him for a long moment, then raised her leg and kicked him twice. Startled by someone grabbing her ankle, she instinctively stomped her other leg between Liu Yuan's legs. The pain intensified Liu Yuan's grip, and he instantly let go, hunching up like a shrimp. Then, startled, she trotted away. Liu Yuan rolled on the ground for a long time, clutching his thing, until Chen Shiqing stumbled over to relieve himself, nearly stepping on his face before noticing him.

"What are you doing? Are you lying here looking for death?" Chen Shiqing was sobered up by him.

Liu Yuan was sobered up by the pain: "No, I'm here to save my descendants."

Chen Shiqing: "If you are sick, take medicine."

Liu Yuan: “…”

As the fireworks burst into the sky, the Zhou family's courtyard became the busiest place in the area. People from the other quarters even sneaked over to watch the fireworks. Large fireworks exploded in the air, sending brilliant sparks flying everywhere, drawing applause from many.

In the end, everyone left, so Zhou Jingchen naturally didn't have to clean up.

Yu had already sent him back to his room. She had summoned Rui Jie'er and Ye Wumei to the back kitchen, under the pretext of washing dishes, and had instructed no one to disturb the front room. Only after everything was arranged did she leave with peace of mind. Ye Wumei guessed why. She had seen Yu worrying about her sister and brother-in-law all these days while living at the Zhou family's house, so she naturally understood.

At the same time, Zhou Jingchen entered the room and Ye Jia lay down on the kang with her head covered with a veil, her hands on her chest, her head covered flat.

Zhou Jingchen: “…”

It's amazing how carefree she is. She's not even worried about suffocating when she lies down like this... That's all Jia Niang is good at, she's very open-minded. Thinking of this, Zhou Jingchen stepped forward, put his arm around her shoulders, and helped her up.

A slender white hand pinched the hem of the veil and carefully lifted it off her head.

As the veil was lifted, Zhou Jingchen's eyes caught the sleeping face of a beautiful woman. Her eyelashes were long and curled, her lips were crimson, and her features were picturesque. Zhou Jingchen's breathing suddenly stopped. The faint scent of Ye Jia's body reached his nose, and his eyes darkened.

Zhou Jingchen confidently put his hand under Ye Jia's armpit and held her in his arms, shaking her.

I saw her eyelashes tremble. Then they shook.

Ye Jia struggled to open her eyes, and the moment she looked up, she was met with Zhou Jingchen's handsome face, so close to her. He seemed to have just rinsed his mouth, and there was a scent of tea on his lips. Zhou Jingchen smiled softly at her, his eyes curved. As their breaths met, he slowly tilted his face to rub the side of her neck. Then he gently kissed her earlobe: "Jia Niang, stand up and salute. Perform the Zhougong Ceremony."

Ye Jia shuddered and opened his eyes wide.

Zhou Jingchen tilted his head. It had already darkened outside without him noticing. Everything was quiet; the feast had clearly disbanded. Two red candles on the table swayed gently in the breeze, and a refreshing fragrance filled the room.

Her face flushed suddenly, and she sat up abruptly, almost hitting Zhou Jingchen's head with her abrupt movement.

Zhou Jingchen helped the person sit steadily, turned around, took two glasses of wine from the small table, and handed one to Ye Jia.

Ye Jia clutched the glass of wine and looked up at Zhou Jingchen, dressed in red. The light from the lamplight shone a vibrant crimson hue on him, transforming it into a breathtakingly vibrant color. The contrast between the jade-like figure beneath the red robe, with its white skin, dark hair, and crimson clothing, created a vibrant, vibrant hue. The belt tied around his waist flowed down smoothly, revealing his wide sleeves and bare hands as he smiled at her beautifully under the lamplight.

He walked over and sat down next to Ye Jia, raised his glass, and put his arm through Ye Jia's arm before moving closer. His red lips parted slightly, his eyes gentle, and he whispered to Ye Jia: "Today we are husband and wife, and we will be together till we grow old together."

Ye Jia's heart skipped a beat as if hit by a heavy hammer. She met his eyes, tilted her head back and finished the wine.

Zhou Jingchen's eyes grew darker. He set Ye Jia's cup aside and gently removed her phoenix crown. The crown was made of pure gold and was quite heavy. Ye Jia had deliberately dangled her head before lying down, fearing it might get crushed.

At this time, he took it off and put it aside. Zhou Jingchen caught a strand of black hair from Ye Jia's temples and cut off a section of Ye Jia's hair with a bang: "Jia Niang, help me take off the crown."

It was a very ordinary sentence, but Ye Jia's heart suddenly started beating fast when he heard it.

Although it was easy to remove, just by pulling out the gold hairpin, Zhou Jingchen's hair was of excellent quality, smooth and shiny. Almost as soon as it was untied, the black hair fell down like water, covering his entire shoulders. Zhou Jingchen slowly gathered a lock of his own hair, twisted it around his index finger, and cut it off. Then he tied his hair together with Ye Jia's and put it in his purse.

"Married at birth, they will always be together."

Ye Jia looked at the purse he held in his hand, his slender finger bones against the auspicious patterns embroidered on it. She said charmingly and solemnly, "I'll take this with me, is that okay?"

"Do I need to carry this thing with me?" This was a strange thing to say, and Ye Jia was a little confused.

Zhou Jingchen laughed, "How about we cut another one?"

After saying that, he quickly cut another section of hair for himself and Ye Jia. He actually took out an identical purse from his pocket, put the hair inside, and gave it to Ye Jia: "One for you, one for me."

Ye Jia was really confused holding the purse: "..." This thing also requires one for you and one for me?

I don't understand, but I can't waste such a happy day. They say a night of love is worth a thousand gold. As they breathed, Ye Jia tilted her head and smiled at Zhou Jingchen, leisurely examining her legal lover. His eyelashes drooped, his eyes flickering in the light. Suddenly, Ye Jia reached out and grasped his shirt, then lifted her face and kissed him.

Zhou Jingchen laughed, bent down obediently and let her do what she wanted.

Ye Jia smiled slyly, gently kissed his lips for a while, and deliberately asked him: "Zhou Yunan, are you still asking me if I dare today?"

Zhou Jingchen's gaze was silent and shrouded in the person before him, deep and long. As if deliberately or out of genuine curiosity, he uttered a light, "...then Jia Niang, do you dare today?"

"Why not?" Ye Jia frowned.

"Well, let's wait and see."

Ye Jia's mouth tasted of dried meat. Zhou Jingchen hadn't meant to laugh, but the taste forced it. But when her warm tongue parted his lips and teeth, slipping into his mouth and entwining his tongue's, a tingling sensation washed over him. The subtle sound of water echoed through the quiet room, and Zhou Jingchen's rationality gradually vanished, and he couldn't laugh.

Unbeknownst to them, they had been dragged onto the kang, their neatly-made wedding attire now in disarray...

The oil lamp on the table had long been replaced by two dragon and phoenix candles, each as thick as a baby's arm, flickering with flames. The flames illuminated the figures stacked on top of each other on the bed, like a captivating shadow play.

Zhou Jingchen let Ye Jia's hand reach into his clothes and hold her waist.

The sky outside the window grew darker, and a wind had picked up at some point. The wind rattled the window frames, leaving only the woman's occasional whimpering and the man's short, heavy breathing. Ye Jia bit his Adam's apple, raging recklessly, and even bit his chest maliciously. Zhou Jingchen felt his scalp tingle, and the rationality he had been so proud of for two lifetimes was about to collapse.

The bright red wedding dress was half hung at the waist, the top of the dress was wide open. Someone had been trying for a long time, but it was still like this.

Zhou Jingchen lay on his back on the kang, his dark hair covering half the bed, a few strands cascading gracefully below. He raised his chin slightly, revealing his thin jawline.

"Have you let out enough anger?" Cutting flesh with a soft knife is more painful than not giving it anything at all. Zhou Jingchen's self-control has been somewhat lost at this point.

Ye Jia felt like a mere armchair strategist, Zhao Kuo, all talk and no action, a mess. But this kind of nonsense was driving Zhou Jingchen mad. He held his breath for three breaths, then suddenly reached out, grabbed Ye Jia's ankle, and yanked her to the side. Their positions swirled, and in a trance, a certain spot, deeply felt, suddenly joined seamlessly through two layers of fabric.

As the lights flickered, Ye Jia couldn't help but let out a cry.

The man with the gentle smile was ruthless and spoke little. He grabbed one side of his belt and tugged it hard. He lowered his eyes and smiled politely at Ye Jia: "My wife, your husband will do it for you."