Chapter 187 The Two-in-One Cave Room
Lin Shu was wearing a veil and had no idea what was happening outside. Wang Yingen and the other kids probably went out to watch the fun and didn't come to deliver any more messages. She only heard the noisy laughter inside and outside the courtyard.
About a quarter of an hour later, or perhaps even less, the courtyard door opened wide and the groom-to-be walked in.
Lin Shu couldn't help but pinch her fingertips and was about to lift the veil to take a peek, but unexpectedly, He Guixiang, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed, immediately slapped her hand.
He Guixiang scolded her, "I know you're being unruly. Ping'er, I don't care, but now that the veil is on, you can't lift it off. You have to wait until tonight for Aye to lift it off for you, understand?"
Lin Shu said "oh" in a sullen tone, thinking that there were quite a lot of details to pay attention to.
In the courtyard, the villagers who were watching the fun started to make noises.
According to the normal procedure, the groom would present a pair of wild geese. Real wild geese are extremely difficult to find, so most families use a pair of wooden geese instead. However, people in the countryside don't care about these things. They can take the bride away from her husband's family by saying a few pleasant words.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Ye had prepared not only a pair of wooden geese, but also a pair of live mandarin ducks! Mandarin ducks are not much easier to hunt than wild geese, and I don't know where Zhou Ye hunted them.
"Uncle, I will treat Ashu well in the future and will not let her suffer any grievances. Please marry Ashu to me." Zhou Ye said to Lin Dashan.
Lin Dashan's face was about to break with laughter, and he quickly responded: "Okay, good son-in-law, from now on, my Ah Shu will be handed over to you!"
After his daughter gets married, the family will still live together, so at this moment Lin Dashan does not have any sadness about parting, but is full of joy.
Inside the house, the bride-to-be was already prepared, waiting behind the threshold with her arm around He Guixiang's. Since she had no older brothers, her father, Lin Dashan, carried her into the bridal sedan.
As they walked out of the courtyard, Zhang Qiaohua, who had prepared early, took a bamboo basket and grabbed some beans from it and scattered them on the bride and groom, shouting, "Sprinkle the beans! One for gold, two for silver, three for the bride, four for a money tree, five for a treasure bowl, five for sons, and six for good luck!"
Lin Shu was carried into the bridal sedan amid the laughter of the villagers.
The sedan chair was much smaller than she had imagined, and people couldn't even stretch their legs when sitting in it, but a soft cushion had been prepared for the seat. It was obvious that Aye had prepared it specially for her.
Lin Shu felt the softness of the mat beneath her and listened to the laughter outside, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.
She and Aye were happily married, while the villagers were happy to join in the fun. She liked the atmosphere of fireworks and liked to see everyone's rosy and happy faces.
The sedan started to move, bouncing away to the sound of drums and trumpets. The naughty children in the village chased after it, making noises as they went, and only stopped when they reached the village entrance, still unsatisfied.
"When I get married in the future, I'm going to ride a mule to marry him like Brother Zhou Ye did. It looks so impressive!"
"Hahaha, shameless! How old are you and you're already thinking about getting married?"
"What's wrong with wanting a wife? I'm going to get married sooner or later. If I were as tall and strong as Brother Zhou Ye, I'd be able to marry a beautiful wife like Sister Lin Shu..."
The wedding party left Tianshui Village and slowly wandered around several nearby villages, which made Lin Shu in the sedan chair drowsy. It was her time to take a break, and with the sedan chair rocking up and down, she fell asleep without realizing it.
When Lin Shu woke up from her nap, she didn't know how much time had passed. The bridal sedan had stopped in a quiet field. She pricked up her ears to listen to the chatter of the sedan bearers outside. They said that the groom was so considerate that he had stopped the sedan to let the bride rest. They had been there for more than half an hour.
Lin Shu's heart was gurgling with sweet bubbles, and then she called out to the outside, "Aye."
Zhou Ye came over immediately and asked outside the sedan: "Ashu, did you sleep well?"
"I slept well, so why did you stop the sedan chair for me to sleep? It would be so embarrassing if others knew that I fell asleep on the road." Lin Shu snorted, looking like she was deliberately looking for trouble.
However, Zhou Ye could hear a smile that was meant to tease him.
"Don't worry, Ah Shu. If anyone is embarrassed, it's me. Now these sedan chair bearers and drummers all know that I'm a henpecked man."
"Pfft." Lin Shu was amused by him. "Let's go quickly. It would be embarrassing if you told others that the sedan chair stopped mid-journey and let me sleep."
Zhou Ye was not in a hurry, "It's okay, it's still early."
After passing two more villages, Zhou Ye was asked by villagers which family the bride was from. He calmly replied, "I am Zhou Ye from Tianshui Village. My wife's surname is Lin."
I'm so skilled at it that I don't know how many times I've answered the same question.
As soon as Zhou Ye's name came out, others knew about it.
In fact, Zhou Ye didn't even need to say his name; just saying he was from Tianshui Village would have allowed the nearby villagers to guess who he was. After all, it was hard to find a man as tall and strong as him in the surrounding area. Furthermore, the story of Zhou Ye's bear hunt had spread, and several surrounding villages had heard about it, and many even came to Tianshui Village specifically to identify him.
The villagers from other villages who often visited Tianshui Village recognized Zhou Ye without his introduction and said congratulations with a smile.
Zhou Ye returned on time. When the sedan chair returned to the Lin family's home in Tianshui Village, Zhang Qiaohua, who had received the news, was already waiting at the door. As Zhou Ye took the red silk in Lin Shu's hand and led her out of the sedan chair, she immediately scattered handfuls of grain beans, shouting: "One is for the blessing of the heavenly officials, two is for the early birth of a son, three is for the blessing of the stars, four is for peace in all seasons, five is for a good harvest, six is for a harmonious family, seven is for the reunion of the seven friends, eight is for filial sons and virtuous grandchildren, nine is for a long and lasting marriage, and ten is for a long and happy life together!"
The courtyard was already full of guests, and they all stretched their necks to look.
Someone laughed, "Mrs. Lin, where did you learn this auspicious phrase? Why is it the same as when you went out last time?"
Zhang Qiaohua said happily, "My son Yushu taught me!"
Everyone took a look at Lin Yushu, who was sitting at the same table with Lin Dashui. Although Lin Yushu was still young, he looked very different from before. He had a proper posture when standing and sitting, and even had some of the scholarly demeanor of the precious grandson of the headmaster's family.
The newlyweds enter the main hall and perform the ceremony, first bowing to heaven and earth, then to their parents, then the couple bows to each other, and finally they are escorted to the bridal chamber.
The bridal chamber was the one Lin Shu and Lin Xiaopu had previously lived in. A few days ago, a separate door was opened outside, making it a separate room for the couple. They had a new wooden bed, a new wooden cabinet, and a small bedside table, all the necessary things in the room.
After Lin Shu entered the bridal chamber, Zhang Qiaohua, who acted as the matchmaker, helped her sit on the bed.
"Aye, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and lift your veil." Zhang Qiaohua urged with a smile.
Lin Zhaodi, Li Chunmiao and several other familiar women also came in to watch the fun.
Zhou Ye wiped the hot sweat from his palms imperceptibly, lifted the red veil on Lin Shu's head, and faced a peach-like face with smiling eyes. Even his breathing became lighter.
Ah Shu looks really pretty today.
"The bride is so beautiful! Look, the groom is staring at her in a daze!" Several women laughed in good faith.
"Come, come, drink the wedding wine."
On the bedside table stood a small jar of rice wine and a pair of split gourds, each connected by a colorful string. Zhang Qiaohua poured wine into the gourds and handed one to each of them.
"Aunt San, wait a moment." Zhou Ye intercepted the gourd that was being handed to Lin Shu, poured most of the wine into his own gourd, and returned it only when there was only a little left.
Zhang Qiaohua said happily, "There's not much in this gourd to begin with. After you poured it out, I'm afraid there's only half a mouthful left."
"Ashu has never drunk alcohol, just let her put a little on her lips."
Several women laughed out loud. Aye boy really loves his wife.
Lin Shu couldn't help but laugh. She didn't know about this life, but in her previous life, she could not only drink, but also had a strong alcohol tolerance.
After drinking the wedding wine, they sat on the bed and spread the tent.
The two sat upright on the new bed, which had been replaced with a bright red mattress. The bridesmaid Zhang Qiaohua scattered dates, peanuts, copper coins and other items on the bed, saying as she did so: "Enter the bridal chamber, full of joy, come and spread the tent. One sprinkle on the ceiling, for a happy marriage. Two sprinkle on the mandarin duck pillow, for a talented man and a beautiful woman, both of them are satisfied. Three sprinkle on the golden bed, for a happy marriage. Four sprinkle on the red silk quilt, for the bride and groom to sleep in the same bed. Five sprinkle on..."
After the tents were spread out, a group of people left. As the groom, Zhou Ye also had to go out to entertain the guests.
Before leaving, he looked at Lin Shu deeply. Although he didn't say anything, Lin Shu blushed.
What are you doing? Your eyes look like they can eat people.
My father was very generous this time and asked Father Liao to buy two large jars of wine. I'm afraid we will have to drink outside for a long time. It will probably take at least an hour after all the guests leave.
Lin Shu refused to sit there idly. After a while, she took off her shoes and socks and lay down on the wedding bed.
"Sister!" Before she could rest for a moment, Lin Xiaopu came in, carrying a bowl of rice and two plates of vegetables in a bamboo basket. One plate contained several kinds of food, both meat and vegetables.
He Guixiang is the chef for today's banquet, and Zhang Qiaohua and Lin Zhaodi are helping out. They are very busy because they have to prepare several large tables of dishes.
"How do you know I'm hungry?" Lin Shu asked with a smile, and started eating as soon as the rice bowl was placed.
Lin Xiaopu scratched his head and said with a smile: "I'm not that thoughtful. It was my brother-in-law who reminded me. Sister, you eat slowly. I'll come to get it later. If I come back late, all the delicious dishes on the table will be eaten up by others!" After that, he ran away.
Lin Shu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Xiao Pu was such a greedy girl, did the family need her to feed them?
Speaking of which, it was she who drew up the menu for this banquet.
The family had a fish pond, so there was plenty of fish, so one of the main meat dishes today was pickled fish, followed by purslane and dried pork, and pheasant stewed with taro stems. The portions weren't huge, just one plate per table, enough for everyone to grab a bite, but these few hearty dishes alone would have been a unique offering in Tianshui Village, not to mention the half-meat, half-vegetarian dishes like stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat, fried fragrant cakes, and stuffed shiitake mushrooms filled with minced pork.
Tung leaf cakes and glutinous rice cakes that are loved by local villagers were also served on the table.
Lin Zhaodi also gave everyone a bowl of the ice jelly that she sold every day. The villagers were all very happy when they ate it. This bowl of ice jelly was a good thing that cost twelve cents!
No one knew where the rumor started from, but soon everyone knew that Zhao Laosan and Lin Zhaodi were living a very good life now. If their ice jelly business continued, it wouldn't be long before they became the richest people in the village!
It is impossible to have no one be jealous, but jealousy is useless. After all, you don’t have their ability. Instead of being jealous, it is better to build good relationships with others.
After a clever association of the past and present, he suddenly realized something: it seemed that the closer a family was to Lin Laoer's family, the better off their family would be.
First, there's Lin Dashui's family. Lin Dashui's wife, Zhang Qiaohua, is a capable woman, embroidering handkerchiefs and making straw sandals. It's said she's planning to send Lin Yushu to school in town next month. Has her family always had such a smooth life? Now, not only can her son study with Lin Shu, but he's also earned enough money to go to town.
Then there is Lin Zhaodi's family. They and Zhao Laosan used to always look sad, but now, although they have separated, they look better day by day, especially on this festive day, their rosy complexion is as if they have taken a tonic.
And there is Li Chunmiao. Her son used to be the little devil in the village. He led a group of equally naughty kids to jump around and cause trouble everywhere. He was hated by everyone, but now he has become much more sensible.
After some inquiries, the villagers found out that these idiots had been learning to read and write from the girls of the Lin family. The idiots could now write a few big characters!
Then there is Old Man Liao, who was originally a lonely man. A few days ago, he brought home a little boy. The boy is capable and sensible. Now he drives the ox cart with him. Old Man Liao's life is getting better and better, and he will have a son to take care of him in his old age.
Finally, there is the old man Gao and his family. They have been staying in the yard for some time, making some bamboo lounge chairs. It is said that they took them to the town market to sell a few days ago, and a bamboo lounge chair was sold for three hundred coins!
Of course, the one whose life is getting better and better is Lin Laoer's family.
Lin Lao Er smiled foolishly the whole day long and looked full of energy. His wife He Guixiang was beautiful when she was young. Now that her complexion has improved, you can even see some of her youthful beauty. In addition, He Guixiang is thrifty, manages her family well and is gentle, which makes men of the same age envious.
And then there's that daughter, Lin Xiaopu, who used to be a skinny little sickly kid who drank medicine every day. But how long has passed, her cheeks have grown fleshy, and she's grown taller. Today, she's wearing new clothes and a red hair flower, and she's clearly a New Year's doll from a painting. From such a young age, you can tell that she'll be a beauty who's no less beautiful than He Guixiang in the future!
We also have to mention Zhou Ye, who is becoming more and more capable and has better luck. If this girl Lin Shu marries him, she will definitely live a good life in the future.
The more the villagers thought about it, the more frightened they became. It seemed like everything got better after Lin Shu came back?
Lin Shu is incredible, she is definitely a lucky star...
After the meal was full and the wine was drunk, the people at the table gradually dispersed.
Several families who were on good terms with each other stayed to help with the packing. Since there were so many people involved, it didn't take long to finish most of the things. The remaining trivial matters could be cleaned up tomorrow morning.
"Aye, you are tired today, go and rest early!" He Guixiang urged with a smile, and then asked Lin Dashan and Lin Xiaopu to go back to their respective rooms.
Lin Xiaopu pouted. From tonight on, she would sleep alone. She had slept alone before her elder sister came, and it was no big deal. But when she thought about not being able to hold her sweet and soft elder sister in her arms in the future, she felt regretful.
From now on, such a sweet and soft sister will belong to Brother A Ye, alas.
Zhou Ye didn't rush back. There were still sparks in the stove, so he started a fire and boiled a small pot of hot water. He then washed himself thoroughly with cold water from the courtyard, cleaned his teeth with willow branches, and rinsed his mouth with salt water. When the water in the pot was ready, he filled a large basin with water and brought it into the house.
A red candle was lit in the room, placed on the small table beside the bed, illuminating a dim and quiet area at the head of the bed.
Zhou Ye closed the door and came in, only to see Lin Shu already asleep on the bed.
"Ashu?" He walked to the bed and sat down, leaning closer and calling her softly.
He drank a lot today, and even after wiping himself and rinsing his mouth, there was still a faint smell of alcohol lingering around.
Lin Shu wrinkled her nose and replied vaguely, "Is it over?"
"Well, everyone's gone. Mom and Dad have gone to bed. Ah Shu, wipe yourself off before going to sleep. You've sweated a lot today."
Lin Shu didn't open her eyes, but she smiled and said, "I don't want to move. You wipe it for me."
Zhou Ye stared at her for a long time without saying anything, but a moment later the sound of a handkerchief stirring in water was heard in the room.
Zhou Ye carefully untied the bright red wedding dress she was wearing outside, but did not take it off completely. He only piled it up at the waist. After taking off the outer part, he realized that Ah Shu was also wearing a small red dress inside. The dress wrapped her tightly, showing off her exquisite figure.
Zhou Ye didn't move for a long time, but his eyes became darker and hotter.
"Hurry up." Lin Shu opened her eyes lazily and closed them again, urging.
Zhou Ye hummed, and began to wipe her face with the wet handkerchief, then her neck and arms...
As he wiped, his breathing became heavier and heavier uncontrollably.
At a certain moment, Lin Shu, who was still in a daze, let out a low cry and arched her body unconsciously, which scared away all the sleepiness in her mouth.
Aye actually put it in his mouth.
Lin Shu's face flushed slightly, "It's all sweat, and I haven't wiped that place yet."
Zhou Ye was so busy eating that he didn't bother to talk. He replied vaguely, "It's not dirty, it's fragrant."
Lin Shu whimpered, pulled the big red wedding quilt from the side to cover her face, and hummed from time to time.
It’s too, too tiring, oooh.
The room was too quiet, with only the embarrassing sound of "tsk tsk". She couldn't help but lift her legs and hook them around the man who was bent over for fear of crushing her. She rubbed her legs gently against his, and felt his body suddenly tense up, and couldn't help but smile maliciously.
"Ah!" Lin Shu felt a pain and angrily pulled Aye's ear, "Asshole Aye, you hurt me."
"I'm sorry, Ah Shu. I, I'll be gentler behind you." Zhou Ye raised his head, his lips still touching Xuemei, his breathing already becoming disordered.
Before she knew it, all of Lin Shu's underwear was lifted up and hanging on her body, with her pants half pulled down. I don't know if it was intentional or if someone was too hasty, but the thing was hanging on her ankles, half-closed and unable to fall off, which was very embarrassing.
Zhou Ye seemed to be unable to bear it any longer and pressed down like a mountain.
Lin Shu was very happy just now, but soon she couldn't smile anymore, and her pretty little face wrinkled into a ball.
"Woo woo, get off, no more."
The most painful thing in the world is that two people are ready to do something big, but when the time comes, they find that the treasure chest cannot be opened because the size does not match, and they can't force the lock open.
Lin Shu was in so much pain that tears came out. Zhou Ye was also in pain, unable to move forward or backward, and sweating profusely.
Finally, looking at Lin Shu's face which had begun to turn pale, he gave up. But the next moment, Lin Shu's eyes suddenly widened in shock.
"Aye, don't, don't..."
Zhou Ye supported her and buried his head.
…
With Zhou Ye's patience, Lin Shu became soft like a puddle of water, and now she let him toss her around as he pleased.
They didn't know when, but the two of them had hugged each other tightly, stuck together like conjoined monsters, and hadn't separated for a long time. Only the newly built wooden bed couldn't bear it and made embarrassing creaking sounds, sometimes soft, sometimes rapid and dull, one louder than the other, as if disturbed by a violent storm, which made people worry that the newly bought wooden bed would suddenly fall apart with a clang.
Zhou Ye was also worried, so he carried her off the bed from behind, leaving the puddle of water in his arms completely wrapped around him. The two of them were deeply entangled in the open space of the room like a century-old thick vine, inch by inch, becoming increasingly tight and deep...
"Wow, Aye, I can't stand it anymore."
Zhou Ye was like a tireless laborer pounding rice, but he was not pounding rice, but flowers. The gorgeous flowers were scattered into the mortar, and then he controlled his pounding hand and pounded it hard again and again. Soon, the mortar was filled with flower juice and the fragrance was fragrant.
Lin Shu cried because she was bullied, but Zhou Ye had been holding it in for too long. This time he was ruthless and decided that enough was enough. When she almost fainted, he hugged her tightly and buried his head in her neck.
When Lin Shu was carried to the bed, tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, the corners of her eyes were red, her whole body was trembling, and even her toes were twitching.
She pulled open the quilt and wrapped herself in it, leaving the back of her head exposed to Aye, obviously angry.
Zhou Ye realized it belatedly and felt a little guilty, "A Shu, I'll listen to you next time."
Lin Shu: ...
Damn it, there won’t be a next time!
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The author has something to say: Celebrating the wedding of the young couple, this chapter will drop a red envelope~
Note: The auspicious words about scattering beans and spreading tents in the article are from the Internet.
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