Chapter 11: The Eleventh Day of Restraint She thought to herself, so this is...
After all, she didn't get enough sleep the night before. Dan Yin was tired of dealing with the coming and going guests and the complicated wedding process, and she felt sleepy before the ceremony officially started.
After yawning several times in succession, she forced herself to keep her eyelids open, with the gentle smile on her face unchanged. The guests who came and went praised her on the surface, but some people began to whisper about her behind her back.
"Maybe they have no feelings. They were all fake smiles at the wedding."
"All marriages are like this, just superficial."
"They look like a good match, but it's a pity that there is no love."
"I don't know how long this superficial effort will last..."
It's not that Shan Yin didn't hear it. Even if she didn't hear it, she could still understand what those people meant. However, they were right. Shan Yin didn't care. She just wanted to get the wedding done quickly and make the marriage final.
Finally, Pei Yunhe couldn't bear it anymore and looked at the time on his watch. The ceremony was only about a minute or so away, so he walked over to the emcee and asked him to start early.
The emcee was unsure, but Xi Minxia repeatedly reminded them that the ceremony must start at an auspicious time so that the couple could have a smooth and harmonious marriage.
Without Xi Minxia's order, the emcee didn't dare to move forward rashly.
Pei Yunhe's eyebrows were slightly frowned, the wrinkles on his double eyelids widened a lot, and his usually gentle facial features became deeper.
He said lazily, "If you insist on delaying it until then, I don't know if my marriage will be harmonious, but if the news of my wedding gets out, it might not look good."
As people say, he has a gentle face and extraordinary temperament, but the words he said made people feel inexplicably scared.
The more careless Pei Yunhe was, the more he seemed to have a hidden edge. The emcee heard something, hinting that his reputation might be at risk. After hesitating for a moment, he changed his words and told Xi Minxia a more auspicious one.
Xi Minxia immediately decided to hold the ceremony in advance. Nothing was more important than Pei Yunhe's harmonious marriage.
The emcee secretly breathed a sigh of relief, sorted out the process in his mind, and the team members took their positions.
Shan Yin was still daydreaming over there. When she heard the melodious piano music replaced by the orchestra's unison performance, she raised her eyelids and looked outside. Pei Yunmiao was already walking towards her in a hurry, holding up her skirt.
"Sister-in-law, it's too late! Come with me!"
The following process is like pressing the speed-up button.
The guests all took their seats, and a path lined with flowers was cleared across the lawn. Pei Yunmiao spread the hem of Shan Yin's fishtail skirt on the ground and led her forward. A little flower girl followed behind, scattering petals and almost tripping over her own left foot.
Shan Yin was led to Pei Yunhe in a daze. She was stunned and didn't know what was going on. She looked up at him, but was blinded by the shining sunlight behind him.
He was very handsome, with a pair of shallow, clear eyes that reflected everything he was gazing at. The sunlight formed circles of colorful halos behind him, making his gaze even more solemn.
The sequined tassels hanging from the chest and shoulders of the silver-white suit were as bright as the Milky Way, shining against the sparkling sunlight, making it impossible for Shan Yin to open his eyes.
Unable to think.
She was fascinated by Pei Yunhe's appearance for a moment, and when she came back to her senses, she saw Pei Yunhe's thin lips slightly parted as if he was saying something.
She didn't hear clearly, but she realized that she could no longer indulge in the light. She immediately looked away and happened to hear the host speaking.
"Miss Shan, do you have anything to say to your husband?"
Oh, it’s time to take the oath.
Shan Yin remembered the process and nodded. She wanted to look back at Pei Yunhe but her heart skipped a beat. She cleverly set her sights on the silver-white letters not far behind Pei Yunhe, and secretly congratulated herself on how smart she was.
That was the initials of her and Pei Yunhe's names, a logo made of flowers. Because Pei Yunmiao mentioned that the initials of their surnames spelled together sounded weird, they were replaced with the initials of their names.
HY.
Shan Yin stared at the two letters and recalled the speech he had prepared long ago.
"He Yun..."
The moment the two syllables were uttered, they were transmitted throughout the entire manor by the speakers. The orchestra's performance came to an abrupt halt, and the last note of the word "cloud" floated faintly above the lawn.
The whole room was in uproar.
Even Pei Yunhe in front of her was stunned for a few seconds in disbelief, then his eyebrows lowered instantly, the corners of his eyes raised, his lips slightly parted, and he asked her in a low voice with gritted teeth.
"He Yun? Shan Yin, who is your husband?!"
Some of the guests sitting below were already whispering to each other.
"I……"
Shan Yin's head was buzzing, and only now did he realize how big a mistake he had just made.
Embarrassment instantly enveloped her. Even though she looked gentle and composed, her slender fingertips were already digging into the lace on her cuffs, almost digging her nails into the lace.
"Aha! Are your nicknames so affectionate? Miss Shan, don't be embarrassed. Come and solemnly swear to your husband, Pei Yunhe!"
At this critical moment, the emcee demonstrated his lifelong professionalism. He waved to the orchestra, and the melodious music continued. The guests also sat back in their seats, still smiling at the two newlyweds, as if nothing had happened.
The microphone was handed to Shan Yin's lips again. The host kindly reminded and even emphasized the name of the groom Pei Yunhe.
Shan Yin had no choice but to smile at him gratefully, and then looked at Pei Yunhe's obviously unhappy face.
She deliberately turned her eyes away, lowered her eyes slightly, nodded her head and straightened her neck, revealing beautiful lines from her collarbone to her jaw.
She looked as reserved, steady and composed as usual.
"Ahem, Pei Yunhe."
This time, she read each word clearly, seven parts solemn and serious, and three parts intentional to make up for it.
"I, Shan Yin, solemnly swear here today—I am delighted to be tied with red string today, a perfect match. May we grow old together, bearing the fragrance of your noble orchid. May the flowers bloom and the moon be full, and I will happily marry you. May the seas run dry and the rocks crumble, and we will remain as lovebirds forever. I solemnly make this covenant."
Only after he finished speaking did Shan Yin dare to look Pei Yunhe in the eye.
She happened to see Pei Yunhe slightly raising the corners of his eyes, his eye bags bulging slightly, and his slightly narrowed eyes locked onto her.
Although she had only known him for a short time, for some reason she had already memorized all of his micro-expressions. She could tell at a glance that she was still angry with him.
But Pei Yunhe was still angry and kept a note of Dan Yin in his mind.
It would be a good omen that we will be together forever in the years to come. It would be a good omen that we will make this promise until the end of time.
These nice words sound good when recited, but I don’t know whether people really mean it that way in their hearts.
But he couldn't do anything about it. Since the two of them were already married, there were so many gods in heaven and on earth, both ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, watching. She had made a vow and couldn't go back on her word.
Otherwise, Pei Yunhe would be the first to disagree.
Sooner or later, she will have to pay back the mistake of calling the wrong name today with interest.
The wedding march happened to be at its most exciting part, and the MC was so focused on eliminating the awkwardness that had just happened and not letting his career be tarnished that he hurriedly carried on to the next process without being urged.
"The ceremony is complete, the groom may now kiss his bride!"
These words were obviously quick and light, but they sounded particularly sacred and solemn in Pei Yunhe's ears.
He also took it as God's guidance, and when the sunlight was at its best, in a place with lush flowers and grass, he suddenly leaned over, held his bride in his hands with great piety, and kissed her.
Shan Yin blinked. The soft touch on his lips was better than the softest petals falling on her heart in spring.
The light filtered through Pei Yunhe's black hair and fell onto her eyelashes, bringing the warmth of spring. He closed his eyes, and her heart stopped beating.
She thought to herself, so this is what kissing is.
He was kissing her.
Bang bang.
My heart started beating violently again.
Suddenly, cheers from the guests rang out from outside the world. Shan Yin suddenly regained her breath, while Pei Yunhe had already retreated halfway while wiping her lips.
Her hand holding the bouquet was still frozen in mid-air, having lost her usual dignified and steady demeanor, allowing him to leisurely see the blush on her ears and the helplessness in her eyes.
There was still a hint of smile on the corner of his lips, and he silently said two words to her.
She traced the shape of his lips with her eyes and read his lip language.
"Interest."
She took a look but didn't dare to look again. Shan Yin was ashamed to imagine that those thin and soft lips had just rubbed against hers.
She thought Pei Yunhe wouldn't really kiss her.
He clearly didn't even bother to pose during the rehearsal, and he didn't even want to look her in the eye these past two days. Even the emcee had to smooth things over several times by saying he could just use a different position.
After all, it is common for couples to not want physical contact at their weddings.
But Pei Yunhe actually kissed her.
Although they are husband and wife, there is nothing wrong with that, but...
Dan Yin's heart was beating like thunder, but he couldn't figure out the reason for a long time.
They are husband and wife, so this kiss is natural.
Even further, it is taken for granted.
She had nothing to say.
She was shy about the closer contact, and even more shy because she didn't seem to have any intention of pushing Pei Yunhe away.
The next two wedding banquets lasted until the evening. Dan Yin was always a little dazed because of the kiss and because the wedding made her feel so tired.
Like a puppet, she maintained a standard and polite smile as she followed the Pei family and Pei Yunhe to toast with the guests.
"You're drunk."
After seeing off another wave of guests, Pei Yunhe had no idea how many times he had said this to her. Shan Yin blinked and came back to her senses.
She was tired, but not drunk yet. The alcohol content of the drink Xi Minxia prepared for her was not high, and she was not someone who could not drink.
"I'm not drunk."
She didn't know how many times she had replied to Pei Yunhe like this.
Hearing her reply, Pei Yunhe's chest suddenly heaved, as if he had held a breath.
"You're drunk."
In the night, under the soft light of the street lamp, he stared into her eyes and spoke word by word.
Shan Yin didn't know why Pei Yunhe was so persistent in saying that she was drunk. Could it be that she had done something to displease the young master again?
She thought about it and felt that she couldn't just admit what the man said. It would be more polite for her to accompany and entertain the guests.
Maybe this will calm him down?
So Shan Yin turned around and faced him, extending the hand that was not holding the wine glass to Pei Yunhe. Her slender fingers were as white and tender as green onions, swaying rhythmically in front of him.
"Five, four, three, two, one. I can tell the difference. Don't worry, I'm not drunk."
Looks so serious.
And told him not to worry.
The anger that was about to erupt in Pei Yunhe's heart was easily extinguished by Dan Yin.
He surrendered, but the gentle and youthful figure swaying before him only made him more confused.
How could he not know that the alcohol content of the wine was not high? He also knew that the wine had a strong aftereffect.
I saw that she was tired after a whole day and didn't look very energetic. I thought that she would feel even worse when she got drunk, so I planned to ask her to pretend to be drunk and go back to rest.
But she had no tacit understanding with him at all, so it was impossible for her to leave first, so he might as well take her away.
Pei Yunhe suddenly reached out and grabbed Shan Yin, pulled her and followed Pei Kelang and Xi Minxia in front.
"Dad, Mom, I'm drunk. Shan Yin will take me back first."
But he didn't look drunk at all, even his speech was full of energy.
Shan Yin stared at him.
Pei Kelang and Xi Minxia also looked back in surprise, but Pei Yunhe still raised his head slightly and frankly left the wedding banquet to his family.
Before he let go of Shan Yin, he pulled her back to the villa in the manor to get something.
Dan Yin changed into several sets of dresses during the day and prepared several bags of various sizes, which he would need when he went back to rest.
Shan Yin was led by Pei Yunhe, following him in and out without even saying a word.
Pei Yunhe was quite considerate. He seemed to have barely looked at her during the day, but now he was quite familiar with where her things were.
By the time they had collected all their belongings, the driver, Lao Chen, had already driven a Bentley to pick them up in front of the villa.
"Master, are you going back to Songlingju?"
Pei Yunhe got into the car and suddenly turned around to look at Shan Yin.
"Go to Yilanzhou."
The author has something to say:
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Happy today, the red string has tied the knot, a perfect match. May we grow old together, forever fragrant with the sweet aroma of orchids. Even as the seas run dry and the rocks crumble, the lovebirds will remain together forever. From the internet.
The flowers are in full bloom, the moon is full, I am delighted. From Du Fu's "Remembering My Brothers on a Moonlit Night".
Tell me loudly! What comes after the wedding ceremony—
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