Upon hearing this, Wen Xiaosi, who had been missing his elder brother, also sat up straight.
The two brothers' eyes fell on Jiang Sheng at the same time, filled with scrutiny and murderous intent.
It looked as if he was about to draw his sword and chop someone down at any moment.
Zheng Ruqian happened to be carrying a large braised pork knuckle back when he saw his two younger brothers' appearance and couldn't help but wonder, "Who stepped on their tails? They look so menacing."
“Yes, yes.” Jiang Sheng nodded. “It’s understandable that Fourth Brother is anxious, but Fifth Brother, why are you getting involved?”
The more I talk, the more confused I get.
Wen Zhiyun looked up in confusion, not understanding what was going on.
Holding a plate of pastries, Wang Xiaozhu walked over, placed the bowls and plates in front of him, and said softly, "Dr. Wen, this is my wedding banquet."
Chang Yan was taken aback, but breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion.
Wen Zhiyun was left staring wide-eyed, unsure whether to be surprised or offer her congratulations.
After being away for more than half a year, he returned only to find that the female doctor had been kidnapped.
But Wang Xiaozhu is already eighteen years old, and it's only natural that she has settled down and started a family. He feels happy and gratified.
"That's wonderful, Xiaozhu." Wen Zhiyun offered his sincere congratulations. "I hope you'll be happy."
"Thank you, Dr. Wen." Wang Xiaozhu smiled politely, her movements revealing the tinkling silver bracelet on her wrist. "Don't worry, I won't delay your appointments at the clinic."
This indicates that even if they get married, they will stay at the Wen family's medical clinic.
The female doctor wasn't abducted; she simply found her own happiness.
Wen Zhiyun's smile widened, "You came back just in time, so you didn't miss the chance to do Xiaozhu's makeup."
"Not only does it add to the makeup, it can also help with a lot of other things," Jiang Sheng chattered from the side.
The two of them started discussing the wedding date, schedule, requirements, and the wedding attire, among other things.
They just couldn't find out who the groom was.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Changyan glanced at everyone present and asked, "May I ask, Sister Xiaozhu, which family are you going to marry into?"
Could they be ordinary people receiving treatment at Wen's Medical Clinic?
Or perhaps it's a family that often calls female doctors and massage therapists?
Wen Zhiyun finally realized what was happening and looked over with her big, watery eyes, "Who is it that married our clinic's best sister, Xiaozhu?"
Wang Xiaozhu smiled shyly and glanced at the corner of the courtyard.
That person was actually there?
Wen Zhiyun looked up in surprise and found two men in coarse clothes sitting in the corner. They were none other than the Gao brothers, who were in charge of transporting chestnuts.
They were veterans under Zheng Ruqian, and their loyalty was beyond question.
However, Gao Dawan already had a wife and children, and Gao Yan was taciturn and stuttering, so they were not a good match for the tall and slender Wang Xiaozhu.
In a time when daughters of high-ranking families marry into lower-ranking families, Wang Xiaozhu, a woman of noble birth and with a clean reputation, could marry the county magistrate and become his wife, provided she had the support of people like Jiang Sheng and Chang Yan.
Even if all else fails, you can choose a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination and try your luck to become the wife of a provincial-level official in the future.
It's better than picking a long-term laborer who isn't even that good.
“It’s Gao Yan.” Wang Xiaozhu said calmly, “He’s been very good to me. I haven’t met such a gentle and considerate person in all these years. The key is that he’s only good to me.”
“Your birth doesn’t determine everything, nor does excellence. A kind heart is priceless. Being with him makes me feel at peace, and that’s enough.”
"It's not about having a lot of money, just enough to get by; it's not about having a turbulent life, just a peaceful and ordinary one."
As she introduced him, Gao Yan stood up awkwardly, seemingly wanting to say something but unable to.
Finally, he could only bow shyly and stammer, "I will... I will be good to Xiaozhu, for the rest of my life."
When he straightened up, his eyes shone with light as he looked at her, making her ordinary face appear pleasing to the eye.
No one knows the future. In the present moment, he loves Wang Xiaozhu very much, and Wang Xiaozhu is willing to accept his affection.
That's enough.
Chang Yan put away his scrutinizing gaze and gave the soon-to-be-married couple a kind smile.
Wen Zhiyun smiled and nodded, showing no disdain or contempt for the status of a farmhand.
Gao Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Wang Xiaosong stood by, pouting resentfully, his eyes filled with hatred. Occasionally, when he glanced at his sister, his expression would turn to sadness and relief.
Wang Xiaozhu pretended not to see, and encouraged Gao Yan by taking his hand and leading him to the round table.
Once Zhang Xianglian brought over the last bowl of soup, the lively meal began.
People of all social standing and genders sat down at will, raising their glasses in toasts.
As the brother-in-law, Wang Xiaosong couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, and also spat at his future brother-in-law a couple of times.
Zheng Ruqian, always eager for a good show, deliberately asked, "Xiaosong, Xiaozhu is already married, why haven't you found a wife yet?"
"I'd like to find one, but can I?" Wang Xiaosong said with a long face. "Auntie, please find me a wife. I'm already twenty years old."
"I'll find it for you, I'll find it for you." Zhang Xianglian said helplessly, "A young man like you misses his wife, isn't he? He's not that anxious."
"I'm not impatient, I just want a wife. I don't have a mother anymore, so Auntie, you are our mother. It's very common for a mother to choose a wife for her son." Wang Xiaosong shamelessly persisted, "Auntie, I want a wife, I want a wife."
Zhang Xianglian sighed and patted his back to comfort him.
This kid doesn't want a wife, he clearly misses his mother.
She didn't confront them directly, but instead tried her best to comfort these motherless children, again and again.
"Mother, Mother, my sister is getting married. You can rest in peace now." Wang Xiaosong hadn't been drinking, but he was extremely drunk. He hugged the table, crying and laughing at the same time. "Mother, rest in peace. Don't worry."
Wang Xiaozhu had never really wanted to talk to this older brother, but at this moment she couldn't hold back any longer and hurriedly ran away, covering her eyes.
Time flies. The brother and sister who once cried bitterly because of their mother's death, were bullied by their clan and didn't know what to do, and could only cherish oil pancakes as their treasures, are now about to start their own families.
Gao Yan felt sorry for his wife and hurriedly put down his chopsticks to chase after her.
The two stood in the corner, one sobbing and the other trying to comfort them, and it took them a long time to calm them down.
The long banquet wasn't something I went to intentionally; I just drank too much of the tea my sister poured and needed to go to the latrine to relieve myself.
He had been as careful as he could, but when he turned to the side, he still heard Gao Yan's stammering voice.
"Xiaozhu... Xiaozhu, don't be sad. Brother Xiaosong is also... also concerned about you."
“Dr. Wen also cares about you a lot... You used to admire such an excellent doctor, but you are still willing to be with me, a stutterer.”
"Xiaozhu, I, Gao Yan, swear to heaven that I will never...never betray you in this life."
"forever."
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