"Rou Niang, congratulations on your marriage!" Madam Wu said cheerfully.
"Ruanruan, the Liu family will always keep its doors open for you." Liu Fufeng said reluctantly. He was regretful but also gratified. He was regretful that his sister would not be able to see Ruanruan get married, but gratified that Ruanruan had finally found a good man.
"You have to be good to our sister from now on, or we'll be a force to be reckoned with!" Liu Qingyun said, pulling Liu Qingfeng along. But he was too young, and what was meant to be a kind gesture sounded rather comical, though it swept away the adults' sentimentality.
Liu Qingfeng covered his face, but he only had this one silly younger brother. Although his words and actions were childish, he had to stand up for him! So he puffed out his chest and said, "Qingyun's words are exactly what I want to say. You have to be good to my sister, or we won't let this go!"
Rou Niang felt a surge of warmth in her heart upon hearing this. She recalled that when she was getting married, her half-brother exclaimed, "Great! The good-for-nothing is finally gone!" But it turned out that this was what her brother should have done. How wonderful.
Mo Bei said earnestly, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I will naturally take good care of Rou Niang."
Mo Bei took Rou Niang's hand, and the two walked out the door. Suddenly, Mo Bei picked up Rou Niang, and Rou Niang quickly hugged Mo Bei's neck. Then they heard Mo Bei say, "Wife, let's go home!"
The sounds of firecrackers and suona horns mingled together, and Rou Niang blushed and her heart raced as she sat in the sedan chair!
"First bow to Heaven and Earth..."
As the matchmaker chanted her prayers, Rou Niang and Mo Bei bowed to heaven and earth, and then knelt before Old Man Mo, who beamed with joy.
The moment the couple bowed to each other, Rou Niang's heart was filled with joy. She too, dressed in a red wedding gown, phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, formally married her husband!
There was no compromise, no helplessness, only mutual affection, only a lifelong commitment!
The bridal chamber was quiet, with only Chunhong beside her. "Master, would you like something to eat?"
This whole set took a whole day to complete. Mo Bei was out socializing, while Rou Niang was hungry. Not only that, the headdress looked nice, but it was too heavy, and she suffered a lot after a whole day.
Rou Niang shook her head again. She had heard that the groom had to lift the bride's veil himself for the couple to live a harmonious and happy life together.
So, she waited for Mo Bei.
A short while later, Mo Bei entered with the matchmaker and others. "The veil is lifted, revealing a dragon and phoenix, a symbol of good fortune. Blessings to the newlyweds, may you have a happy and fulfilling life together," the matchmaker said.
Mo Bei, holding the Ruyi scale, lifted Liu Rou Niang's red veil!
Mo Bei was stunned; his Rou Niang was so beautiful!
Amidst the cheers and jeers of the crowd, the two blushed as they drank the nuptial wine, and then the group ushered Mo Bei out for more drinks.
Rou Niang knew that the people in Mo Bei's army camp were all forthright and generous, so naturally she wouldn't let Mo Bei off the hook.
"Master, would you like to eat something first?" Chunhong asked.
Rou Niang nodded: "Chun Hong, please help me take off this headdress. It's too heavy!"
Chunhong helped, and Rou Niang only felt relieved after the neck was removed.
Mingyue brought over the wine and dishes, and just as she set them out, Mo Bei unexpectedly returned.
"Why are you back so soon?" Rou Niang asked, surprised.
"A moment of blissful night is worth a thousand pieces of gold, my lady," Mo Bei said ambiguously.
"You're going to die~" Rou Niang watched Mingyue and Chun leave with flushed faces, and she herself blushed with embarrassment.
"What, you haven't eaten yet?" Mo Bei asked, looking at the food on the table.
"Yes, apart from a little food this morning, I haven't had a drop of water all day," Rou Niang said pitifully.
"Then hurry up and eat!" Mo Bei quickly pulled him down to sit and fed him.
"Getting married is exhausting," Rou Niang remarked between bites.
"Yeah, it's tiring," Mo Bei said with a mischievous grin.
After Rou Niang finished eating, Mo Bei picked her up and said, "Now that my wife is full, it's my turn to eat!"
Rou Niang blushed and said, "You're so shameless!"
"We're husband and wife, what's there to be ashamed of, being completely honest with each other!" Mo Bei emphasized the word "completely honest."
Then he was proven wrong: "Madam, why is your dress so complicated? How can I untie it?"
Rou Niang was so embarrassed. She had originally planned to change out of this outfit and get another set of pajamas, but now she couldn't use the pajamas, and she couldn't even untie this one.
Actually, Rou Niang couldn't untie it either. The two of them worked on it for a long time, but in the end, thinking that it would be even more embarrassing for others, Mo Bei finally used all his strength and tore it open!
Beneath the festive tent, a scene of enchanting spring beauty unfolded...
When Rou Niang woke up the next day, it was already broad daylight. It was all Mo Bei's fault. Yesterday, the way he looked like he had just received rain after a long drought was terrifying!
"Would Madam like to sleep a little longer?" Mo Bei asked.
"Still sleeping? Father must be getting impatient." Rou Niang got up and dressed, with Mo Bei helping her. The two then playfully wrestled for a while. Mo Bei tried to help draw her eyebrows and comb her hair, but ended up making things worse, which earned him a few playful punches and kicks from Rou Niang!
"Father," Mo Bei entered first.
Rou Niang followed closely behind, and Chun Hong served her tea. The couple knelt down, and Rou Niang respectfully offered the tea: "Father, please have some tea."
"Okay, okay, okay." Old Man Mo took the cup and drank it. He had been waiting for this cup of tea from his daughter-in-law for far too long!
Old Man Mo gave Rou Niang a complete set of hair ornaments. He didn't know much about them, but he was willing to buy the best for her, which showed his sincerity!
"Thank you, Father!" Rou Niang accepted the gift, feeling a warmth in her heart. It was so good to have no elders to make things difficult for her and to live in harmony!
After dinner, Mo Bei planned to take Rou Niang out to play. Naturally, he asked her what was going on, but all three daughters obediently declined.
So, just like any ordinary couple, Rou Niang and Mo Bei strolled intimately through the market, enjoying the food and drinks!
Yes, the two of them strolled around leisurely, eating, drinking, and enjoying snacks.
It's not a fancy restaurant, nor does it offer gourmet food, but it's the warmth of everyday life, holding hands with you.
That evening, Mo Bei took Rou Niang to see the starry sky. It was a beautiful building called the Star-Picking Tower.
The two were chatting on the rooftop.
"Mo Bei, do you remember the first time you saw me? What were you thinking back then that you almost tripped and fell?" Rou Niang teased.
"At the time, I thought, 'Is this a fairy descended from heaven? How can there be such a beautiful woman in this world?'" Mo Bei said glibly.
Rou Niang had intended to tease Mo Bei, but ended up being teased instead. "You're getting more and more shameless!"
"Thank you for your kind words, Madam. Actually, it could be even thicker." With that, Mo Bei leaned forward.
"No, we're outside!" Rou Niang exclaimed in panic.
"It's alright, I've dealt with everyone. This is the highest point, no one saw us," Mo Bei said in a low, hoarse voice.
Using the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed...
On the third day after her husband's return to his parents' home, Rou Niang looked at Mo Bei, who was looking very serious, and couldn't help but find it amusing.
"How was your wedding, Rou Niang?" Zhou asked.
Rou Niang blushed, but still said, "That's fine."
"That's good. Mo Bei's feelings for you are genuine. You two should hurry up and have another child; that would make your relationship even more harmonious," said Old Madam Liu.
Yes, both of them are getting older, so Mo Bei is naturally anxious to have a child. Old Madam Liu consulted a doctor and learned that Rou Niang's health has improved over the years, which is the real reason the Liu family delayed until after the New Year.
Rou Niang touched her belly. It would be a lie to say she wasn't looking forward to it, but would she really have another child?
It wasn't that she disliked her three daughters; she loved the three Yu Rong sisters very much.
But she also longed to have a child with the man she loved!
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