Chapter 321 Marriage by Imperial Decree
Bai Yu slowly got out of the car and walked up to her, his handsome face showing no sign of anger.
“I didn’t force you to marry,” he said slowly. “I was just marrying by imperial decree.”
Then, Sheng's father took out a red booklet from his pocket, handed it to Bai Yu without even glancing at her.
It's her family's household registration booklet.
Sheng Weiwei's pupils dilated in shock, and she turned around sharply to glare at Bai Yu.
"You tricked me?"
Bai Yu smiled, took the household registration booklet, and put it in his pocket.
"It's just a matter of reciprocity."
After saying that, he didn't bother with any more words. He stretched out his arm, picked Sheng Weiwei up horizontally, and strode into the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Sheng Weiwei struggled in his arms, shouting angrily.
"Old man! We haven't even settled the dowry yet! You're just going to marry me off like this, aren't you losing out?!"
"Mom! Shouldn't you test him again? He has a criminal record, what kind of mother-in-law are you?"
Mr. and Mrs. Sheng stood there, looking at each other and smiling.
Finally, this little troublemaker has been successfully "married off"...
A short while later, Bai Yu led Sheng Weiwei out of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Sheng Weiwei's lips were rosy and full, but the expensive lipstick on them had long since disappeared.
Clearly, inside, Bai Yu had used his "handsome man charm" quite a bit to get her to stamp and sign the document.
She turned her head away, not wanting to see the smug look on his face.
I had just reached the door.
"Bang! Bang!"
Two rows of bodyguards in black simultaneously activated the firework tubes in their hands.
Golden sequins danced in the air, scattering gently onto their hair and shoulders.
They made such a big fuss, as if they were afraid others wouldn't know they were getting married.
Mr. Sheng strode over, his eyes blazing, and extended his hand directly to Bai Yu.
Bai Yu immediately understood and respectfully handed over the two gold-embossed red books.
When Sheng's father opened the photo and saw the two well-matched people in it, the serious lines on his face finally softened, and he nodded in satisfaction.
He returned the notebook to Bai Yu and gave a stern explanation.
"Madam Bai will arrive this afternoon. I have arranged for someone to pick her up."
"Go home for dinner tonight and discuss the wedding date."
"Okay, Uncle," Bai Yu replied quickly.
Sheng's father glared at him and commanded sternly, "What are you calling 'uncle'? Change your address."
Bai Yu's reaction was perfect; he didn't hesitate at all, and his voice was deep and pleasant.
"Okay, Dad."
He then turned to his mother, Sheng, and obediently called out, "Mom."
Sheng Ma's smile was almost impossible to hide. She quickly took out two thick red envelopes from her bag and stuffed them into Bai Yu's hand.
"Hey, sweetie!"
"Alright, hurry up and take Weiwei back to the company."
She pulled Bai Yu aside and lowered her voice, as if handing over some important task.
“If Weiwei is ever this willful and disobedient again, don’t spoil her. Just call me!”
The more Sheng's mother looked at this son-in-law, the more pleasing he became; he was practically sent by heaven to tame her little devil.
"Okay, Mom."
Bai Yu gripped the red envelope tightly and solemnly made his promise.
"Weiwei isn't willful; she just has a bit of a temper, which is what I like most about her."
"Don't worry, Dad and I will never let her suffer the slightest grievance."
These words made the Sheng family elders feel extremely pleased, and they both nodded and got into the car with satisfaction.
Looking at his obedient son-in-law appearance, Sheng Weiwei couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
The next second, the phone was snatched from my hand.
Bai Yu's long fingers had distinct knuckles, and his movements were astonishingly fast.
He unlocked the screen, snapped a picture of the two of them in the marriage certificate, and quickly posted it on his WeChat Moments.
Sheng Weiwei leaned over to take a look and almost fainted from anger.
He posted it using her account, with the caption:
[Official announcement: He's mine. @BaiYu]
"Bai Yu, how childish are you!" she stomped her foot in anger.
Bai Yu was in a very good mood, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but turn up.
He carefully tucked the two red books into the inside pocket of his suit jacket, right next to his heart.
Then, in a gentlemanly manner, he opened the passenger door.
"Get in the car, Mrs. Bai."
"I'll take you back to your company, and I'll pick you up to take you home tonight."
He bent down to fasten her seatbelt, his warm breath brushing against her neck.
"Which one of our wedding rooms do you choose? The one near your home, or the one by Shui Tian Ming Yue, or the one on the hillside? It's up to you."
"I'll come over tonight and help you pack your things."
His voice carried an undeniable force.
"I'll stay at the Sheng family's house, I'm not going anywhere else!" Sheng Weiwei said stubbornly, this was her last act of defiance.
Bai Yu closed the car door and went around to the driver's seat to sit down.
Instead of starting the car immediately, he leaned over and pressed down on it.
The car was cramped, but the clean, woody scent emanating from him instantly enveloped her.
He was very close, his nose almost touching hers, his voice low and hoarse, full of seductive meaning.
"That won't do."
"We are now a legally married couple, so of course we should live together."
“Otherwise…” He paused deliberately, his burning gaze sliding from her eyes to her lips that had just been kissed.
"How can I fulfill my duties as a husband to you?"
Sheng Weiwei's brain went blank, and she felt that the days ahead would be difficult.
...
As night fell, the Sheng family's house was brightly lit.
Gu Xingnian and Fu Beichen took Xiao Yuyu home. Bai Yu and Sheng Weiwei also appeared. Sheng's father even drove to pick up Jiang Cheng.
Madam Bai came all the way from the capital, bringing gifts for the three little ones and a set of extremely valuable jewelry for Sheng Weiwei.
After all, Sheng Weiwei is now the Bai family's undisputed daughter-in-law, and her two children are the Bai family's grandchildren.
On the long dining table, the dishes were so plentiful that they were dazzling, and Qingning happily buried her head in her rice.
Madam Bai looked at Fu Beichen and asked gently.
"Bei Chen, how are the wedding preparations going? If you're short-handed, I'll transfer people from the capital."
Fu Beichen put down his chopsticks and answered seriously.
"Don't worry, everything is ready, all that's left is to send out the wedding invitations. Ten days before the wedding, someone will come to the island to set up the venue."
Madam Bai smiled with satisfaction.
"That's good. I'll compile a list of relatives in the capital for you later."
Fu Beichen nodded slightly.
"OK."
Madam Bai then turned to Madam Sheng, her tone suggesting a discussion.
"After Xixi and Beichen's wedding is over, I think Ayu and Weiwei's wedding will be scheduled for the middle of next year. Ordering dresses, choosing venues, everything takes time. The Bai family getting a daughter-in-law is a big deal, it will take at least three to six months to prepare. Madam Sheng, what do you think?"
Madam Sheng smiled broadly.
"No problem, as long as the kids like it."
Madam Bai turned to look at Sheng Weiwei, her voice becoming even gentler.
"Weiwei, is it okay?"
Sheng Weiwei was startled when her name was called.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Bai Yu held her hand tightly under the table and whispered comforting words.
"Don't be nervous. After the New Year, we'll go on our honeymoon first. There's no rush for the wedding; we can take our time."
Just then, the butler strode in and announced the news.
"Madam, Old Madam Huo and Young Master Huo have arrived."
Mr. and Mrs. Sheng immediately stood up.
As soon as she finished speaking, Old Madam Huo walked in, leaning on her cane. Behind her were the butler and a handsome, tall man, Huo Shenyuan.
"This old woman of mine has come to join in the fun today," said Mrs. Huo, her voice full of energy.
Aunt Sheng greeted her with a smile and immediately gave instructions to the servants.
"Quickly, add another set of chopsticks and bowls for Old Madam Huo and Young Master Huo."
She personally led Old Mrs. Huo to the seat of honor.
With a wave of her hand, the housekeeper presented a generous gift.
"I heard that Miss Sheng and Young Master Bai have tied the knot. This is a small token of my appreciation for you both. I wish you a long and happy life together, and that you will be of one heart forever."
Bai Yu and Sheng Weiwei quickly stood up to express their gratitude.
"Thank you, Madam Huo."
Grandma Huo's gaze swept across the table, then suddenly stopped on Jiang Cheng, and she asked in feigned surprise.
Who is this?
Sheng's mother quickly introduced the situation.
"This is Nian Nian's friend, Jiang Cheng."
Grandma Huo sized up Jiang Cheng, her eyes filled with an indescribable scrutiny and unfriendly expression.
Jiang Cheng nodded at her, said nothing, and continued to eat her rice.
Grandma Huo didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"The Sheng family is truly blessed. One of their sons-in-law is from the Fu family, the richest family in the country, and the other is from the Bai family, a powerful and influential family in the capital. They are the envy of everyone."
She paused, then changed the subject.
"I'm here today specifically for your Sheng family's third young lady. I hope that Madam Sheng can marry her off to our Huo family and make her my granddaughter-in-law."
"I wonder if our Shen Yuan has the good fortune to become the third son-in-law of the Sheng family?"
Upon hearing this, everyone at the table froze, and the air seemed to freeze.
No one expected that Old Mrs. Huo would actually come to propose marriage.
"Cough. Cough cough!"
Qingning was so shocked by this bombshell that her father quickly patted her gently on the back.
"Eat slowly, here, have some water."
Mrs. Sheng was the first to react, and a polite smile bloomed on her face.
"Young Master Huo is a man of exceptional talent and outstanding ability. It is Qingning's good fortune that he has taken a liking to her."
“However,” she said with a hint of difficulty, “this girl is still young, not even twenty years old yet. I’m reluctant to marry her off so early and want to keep her by my side for another two years.”
This was a clear rejection from Sheng's mother.
Both of her daughters are married, so she has to cherish this youngest one and keep her for a few more years.
Old Mrs. Huo smiled, her eyes gleaming with wisdom.
Nineteen is indeed a bit young. There's no rush to get married, but we can get engaged first.
She added meaningfully.
"The engagement banquet of Young Master Bai was held a few days ago. Our Yuan'er can also hold a grand engagement banquet for Miss Qingning."
"Let them get engaged first, then slowly cultivate their relationship. What do you think, Madam Sheng?"
Instantly, all eyes turned to Jiang Cheng, who was pretending to be a quail.
She felt her cheeks burning and quickly reached out her paw to tug at her father's clothes under the table.
Upon receiving his daughter's distress signal, Mr. Sheng immediately smiled and smoothed things over.
"On behalf of my Qingning, I thank the old lady for her kindness. How about this, since the child is not home now, I will personally take her to visit the Huo family after she returns from her trip. As long as she doesn't object, we, as her parents, will naturally have nothing to say."
Grandma Huo's smile deepened.
"Then it's settled. I wonder when Qingning will be back?"
Aunt Sheng quickly replied, "Soon, she'll definitely be back before the New Year. I'll take her to visit your home before the New Year."
Grandma Huo nodded in satisfaction.
"That's great, it's settled then."
From beginning to end, Huo Shenyuan's gaze remained fixed on Jiang Cheng, his eyes deep and unfathomable, holding a thousand unspoken words.
Qingning felt a chill run down her spine under his gaze. She quickly met his eyes, then lowered her head again, feeling a little guilty.
Everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts during the meal.
After the meal, Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian accompanied Madam Bai, Old Madam Huo, and Huo Shenyuan to drink tea and chat in the hall.
Sheng Weiwei and Bai Yu held hands and went for a walk in the garden to digest their food.
Then, Sheng's mother pulled Jiang Cheng aside and went into the kitchen to whisper to each other.
“Tell me the truth,” Mrs. Sheng said softly as she closed the door, “Do you like Young Master Huo?”
Qingning looked up at her mother, her cheeks flushed, and finally nodded shyly.
When Sheng's mother saw it, she laughed.
"That's fine! Mom will make the decision for you. Just like your sister Weiwei, get married at twenty-six, that'll be perfect."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a tall figure appeared at the kitchen doorway.
Huo Shenyuan's heart skipped a beat, and his handsome face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Why didn't she get married at twenty-two like Gu Xingnian?
Twenty-six years old? Then he'd have to wait a full seven years.
He feels like he's about to vomit blood.
No, he needs to get the baby-making plan started right away...
(Otherwise, the author would write until he was exhausted, but still wouldn't be able to get to the point where Qingning is 26 years old; that would be too biased.)
Inside the Vanstar Hotel.
Qingning had insomnia tonight.
She felt a little uncomfortable sleeping alone in the empty room at night.
She seemed to have gotten used to Huo Shenyuan's embrace.
Suddenly, she heard the sound of the door opening.
She was so frightened that she immediately closed her eyes, her body stiffening.
All I could feel was the mattress beside me sinking down; it was Huo Shenyuan's presence.
The next second, she was pulled into his arms tightly.
His warm kisses landed on her forehead, on her lips, and then traveled down to her snow-white neck, bringing a slight tickle.
"Qingning, how long are you going to hide from me? Do you know how much I miss you?"
He whispered something in her ear, then suddenly tightened his arms around her.
Qingning's body froze completely.
It turns out, he had always known she was Qingning...
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