Chapter 373 The Leng Family Celebrates a Happy Event
The Leng family.
The house was grand and imposing, with vermilion doors and red tiles, exuding an air of wealth and power.
Large red lanterns hung under the eaves, and a large "double happiness" character was pasted on the vermilion door. The servants guarding the door were dressed in red servant uniforms. Anyone passing by could tell at a glance that the Leng family was celebrating a grand occasion.
"Congratulations, Master Leng! Congratulations!"
"Miss Leng and the top candidate in this year's college entrance examination are a match made in heaven, how enviable!"
"Who would have thought that the embroidered ball would hit the scholar? Congratulations!"
The guests were notified on the same day and rushed over to offer their congratulations. Although everyone knew that the marriage seemed a bit strange, they could accept it because of the incident of throwing the embroidered ball a few days earlier. They brought their gifts and were led in by the butler and settled in seats in the courtyard.
It was already noon, and most of the guests had arrived, making it extremely lively.
However, neither Master Leng nor Madam Leng showed up; the steward was in charge of managing the situation.
Inside the main house, the three members of the Leng family all had somber expressions.
"Shuang'er, the auspicious time is almost here. Just listen to your mother and hurry up and get ready for your wedding dress." Madam Leng sighed and advised, "You are the apple of your parents' eye. We never want you to suffer. You must believe that your parents would never harm you. Be good, put on your wedding dress first."
Leng Rushuang, the eldest daughter of the Leng family, said with an icy expression: "I don't care for a marriage that's been arranged. Father, Mother, you'd better release Young Master Cheng immediately. He's a scholar, a registered scholar with the prefect. Don't go too far!"
"What nonsense are you spouting, child!" Master Leng frowned. "Last time you threw the embroidered ball, and Young Master Cheng caught it. So, he is the one destined for you. The whole of Huzhou saw it. Does he want to go back on his word? Besides, the Leng family has already invited all our relatives, friends, and business partners. Almost everyone has arrived. Today's wedding must be a grand affair!"
"Father!" Leng Rushuang gritted her teeth. "I'm not getting married. I won't marry anyone. If you want to marry, you can marry yourselves!"
Her fingers trembled with anger, and a metallic taste began to spread through her throat.
She should have been more decisive and bolder, and gone straight to Cheng Zhao to tell her about the Leng family's plans.
She was too concerned about the reputation of the eldest daughter of the Leng family, so she missed the best opportunity.
However, she would never surrender without a fight.
Just then, Master Leng's servant rushed in: "Master, Madam, the son-in-law has arrived... However, he's not cooperating and has been knocked unconscious. The wedding ceremony is about to begin, what should we do..."
"Then let's skip the wedding ceremony and go straight to the bridal chamber. Take her to the new room first." The wealthy man made up his mind. "Shuang'er, if you don't cooperate, then your father will have no choice but to..."
"Cough cough cough!"
Leng Rushuang coughed violently, and the handkerchief she covered her lips was stained with crimson blood.
She couldn't catch her breath and fainted.
"Shuang'er!"
Madam Leng's eyes reddened with anxiety.
"It's good that you're dizzy. Let's change your clothes and prepare for the wedding night." Master Leng tried his best to ignore the scarlet handkerchief. "After these two get married, Shuang'er's health will definitely improve day by day. Our decision will not be wrong, it definitely won't be wrong."
Madam Leng slowly hardened her heart, called her maid, and took her daughter away to change clothes and put on makeup.
At this moment, Cheng Wanwan arrived at the entrance of the Leng family's courtyard in a carriage.
She nimbly jumped out of the car, and Shen Zhengchong led the way. As soon as she stepped onto the steps, two servants at the door stretched out their hands with cheerful smiles on their faces: "Please show us your invitation."
"My brother's getting married, and I can't even get in?" Shen Zhengdu laughed angrily. He pointed at Cheng Wanwan beside him and said, "Do you even know who this is? How dare you stop me?"
The two servants looked at Cheng Wanwan. The woman's attire was not outstanding, and she did not look like a person of status at all.
This young man was arrogant and looked like he was there to cause trouble. Today was a joyous occasion for the Leng family, and we couldn't let someone like him in.
The servant's attitude changed: "Our master has instructed that only those with invitations can attend the wedding banquet. If you two have not received an invitation, then you cannot enter. Please leave."
Cheng Wanwan said coldly, "Go in and announce that I am the second aunt of your Leng family's future son-in-law. What? My own nephew is getting married, and I, his aunt, am being kept out of the door? There's no such logic in this world!"
Upon hearing this, the two servants immediately straightened up.
The master personally instructed that if any of the future son-in-law's family members came, they must not be allowed to enter!
The two exchanged a glance and were about to make a move.
At this moment, an exquisite and luxurious carriage stopped in front of the Leng residence.
Qian Hui was the first to jump off the carriage and help Old Master Qian down from it.
The Qian family had many businesses in Huzhou and had visited the Leng family several times. The two servants at the gate naturally recognized Old Master Qian and immediately asked respectfully, "Old Master Qian, please come in, please come in."
People who know each other so well don't even need to see the invitation; they will respectfully welcome you inside.
Old Master Qian didn't even glance at the two servants. Instead, he walked directly to Cheng Wanwan, took out an invitation from his sleeve, and handed it to her: "Madam Sui, this is an invitation to the Leng family's wedding banquet. There's no need for further words. Go and get on with your business."
Cheng Wanwan felt grateful; Old Master Qian had really helped her a lot, otherwise, she would have had more to rely on.
She took the invitation, turned around, walked up the steps again, and handed it over: "Now, may we go in?"
The two servants looked at each other in bewilderment.
Because the wedding was arranged so hastily, the invitations didn't have the inviter's name on them, so anyone could have them. They couldn't find an excuse to stop it for a while.
"Get out of the way, both of you get out of my way!" Shen Zheng shoved the two men aside. "Now that we have invitations, you think you can keep us out? Hmph, you two bastards, just wait and see how I deal with you after I've finished this important business!"
He cleared a path and respectfully let Cheng Wanwan go first.
Cheng Wanwan strode in, and after passing through a door, she entered the main hall where guests were being entertained.
The lobby was filled with at least thirty or forty tables, brimming with joy and extremely lively.
Master Leng and his wife, dressed in bright red and festive attire, stood at the head of the table to greet the guests.
Master Leng, bowing respectfully, said, “Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my daughter’s wedding banquet. It’s an auspicious time now, and by all accounts, the two children should immediately begin the wedding ceremony… But as everyone knows, my daughter has been frail and sickly since childhood. She didn’t sleep well all night, and this morning she was completely exhausted and unable to attend the ceremony… Fortunately, my son-in-law is considerate and has agreed to forgo the tedious rituals of bowing and kowtowing. Let’s begin the meal now. Men, bring out the dishes…”
"Wait!"
A cold, clear voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned around and saw an ordinary-looking woman slowly walk in.
Although the woman's clothes were not particularly outstanding, her demeanor was exceptionally refined. As soon as she appeared at the door, everyone's attention was inexplicably drawn to her.
Upon seeing her appear, the expressions of the Leng couple immediately changed.
“Master Leng, Madam Leng, isn’t this a bit improper?” Cheng Wanwan smiled gently. “My nephew is getting married, and I, his own aunt, haven’t received an invitation. Is this a custom of Huzhou City, or a rule of your Leng family?”
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