The traditional wedding procession involved many steps. First, the groom would make merry at the door, and then he would help the bride put on her wedding shoes.
Given the absence of the groom, Huo Beian, the wedding was simplified to the tea ceremony and farewell ceremony.
The tea ceremony was held in the courtyard.
Song Daqiang sat high on the throne.
When Song Ning appeared in her wedding dress, everyone couldn't help but admire her.
The bride had fair skin, a slender waist, and beautiful features. She wore a red Xiuhe dress, exuding a strong classical charm.
A chorus of gasps of amazement rose from the surrounding area:
"The bride is so beautiful."
"Yeah yeah."
Meng Yuming was also in the wedding procession. He saw Song Ning at that moment and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. If it weren't for his insistence on breaking off the engagement, he would probably be the groom standing in this courtyard now.
But it was too late to say anything.
Huo Zhengang also held his tongue for the time being. Putting aside Song Ning's family background, her face was truly stunning, like that of a fairy.
Having such a daughter-in-law is indeed something to be proud of.
He gestured to Meng Yuming, who was holding a camera, and said, "Take a picture quickly."
"Good leader."
Meng Yuming raised the camera on his chest and frantically pressed the shutter button on Song Ning.
Song Ning took the tea from the bridesmaid and handed it to Song Daqiang with both hands.
"Dad, please have some tea."
"Okay!"
Song Daqiang had a big smile on his face, but in his heart he was thinking that the girl was finally married and he wouldn't have to worry about her anymore.
He had already asked someone to buy ferry tickets to Hong Kong, and they would set off as soon as Song Ning returned to her parents' home.
As for how Song Ning fared in the Huo family in the future, he wouldn't see it or care.
Even if I never see my daughter again, I'll still do it neatly and efficiently.
Little girl, may you have good luck.
But the thought of the 30,000 yuan dowry that Song Ning had taken made him want to cry.
His eyes immediately turned red.
"Song Ning, you must be filial to your parents-in-law and live a good life from now on..."
Song Ning was also incredulous to see that Song Daqiang was actually crying; how could this scumbag father cry?
He didn't cry when his mother passed away, so why is he pretending to cry now?
It's alright, he'll cry even louder when the notice to go to the countryside comes down in a couple of days.
"Don't worry, in-laws, we will definitely not mistreat Song Ning."
After Song Daqiang finished giving his instructions, Li Yun also made a promise on behalf of Huo Beian, and the tea ceremony was considered complete.
The original wedding plan was for Huo Beian to ride a bicycle with Song Ning through the streets in a grand display.
Since Huo Beian wasn't there, they simply used Huo Zhengang's military jeep as the lead wedding car.
Just as Song Ning was about to get into the wedding car, someone suddenly appeared and shouted.
"Wait a moment!"
Song Ning turned her head and saw that it was Zhao Liang.
Why is this guy here again? What does he want this time?
Zhao Liang stepped forward, pointed at Song Ning, and said, "Song Ning, the groom didn't even come. It's obvious he doesn't want to marry you. Are you still going to get married?"
"What's it to you? You're worrying too much!"
"Song Ning! You clearly said you would marry me, how could you turn around and marry someone else..."
As Zhao Liang spoke, he began to shed tears.
The people around immediately erupted in an uproar!
"My God! Song Ning actually slept with Zhao Liang!"
"No wonder the groom didn't come! He probably already knew he was being cuckolded!"
"Pah! Song Ning is shameless!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhengang immediately lost face and gave a wink to the guards.
Everyone immediately stepped forward and dragged Zhao Liang away.
Even as Zhao Liang was dragged away, he continued to threaten her. "Song Ning, you said you'd marry me..."
Song Ning was furious. This Zhao Liang, on her wedding day, suddenly spouted nonsense—even a fool could tell he was being manipulated!
Intending to ruin her reputation!
That's so vicious!
"Don't believe Zhao Liang. He's slandering me!"
Song Ning tried her best to explain, but the people around her seemed unwilling to believe her.
People are more inclined to believe that a kind-hearted bride is actually a promiscuous woman who has lost her virtue!
This is what is known as slut-shaming. When a girl is subjected to slut-shaming without her knowledge, she cannot defend herself and instead gives others more ammunition to criticize her.
It's truly laughable, and also a tragedy for women.
She had no choice but to explain to Huo Zhengang, "Dad, don't believe him. He's just slandering me."
Huo Zhengang was displeased, but he still showed that he believed Song Ning. "Okay. As for whether it's slander, we'll know when Bei'an returns."
Unfortunately, it's unclear when Huo Beian will return.
I'm afraid rumors and gossip will start to spread during this period.
Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
Meng Yuming was driving, Huo Zhengang was in the passenger seat, and Song Ning and Li Yun were in the back.
Huo Zhengang remained silent the entire way. Song Ning knew that at this crucial juncture, explaining too much would only make her seem guilty, so she also kept quiet.
Finally, the wedding party arrived at the Huo family's residence.
Song Ning got out of the car.
The Huo family's gate was packed with relatives, all praising the new bride...
But there were still a few gossipy women talking behind people's backs.
"You didn't see it, did you? Just now, when they were getting into the wedding car, a man came out and caused trouble, saying he was Song Ning's lover."
"Wouldn't that mean Little Huo is going to be cuckolded...?"
"Who says otherwise..."
Hearing these comments, Song Ning felt a pang of sadness. She also worried about how to explain herself.
Huo Zhengang quickly coughed lightly, "Rumors stop with the wise. Everyone, please don't talk nonsense, let's go to the banquet."
...
When the wedding banquet began, Song Ning was toasting the guests.
She had so many relatives in the Huo family that she was overwhelmed by them all.
Just then, Song Ning suddenly felt a stomachache. Oh dear, she needed to go to the toilet.
Back then, toilets in the county town were all public toilets; there were no toilets in homes.
The toilets are all public toilets. There's roughly one public toilet for every eight households.
Moreover, they were all dry toilets, requiring people to empty the waste; there were almost none that could be flushed with water.
Since Song Ning arrived in this era, she has been holding it in, only urinating once.
At this point, I simply couldn't hold it in any longer.
She wasn't very familiar with Huo Beian's home.
She wanted to use the restroom in the space, but she was in the middle of toasting, and it wouldn't be right for her to just disappear.
She had no choice but to ask Li Yun, "Mom, where is the toilet?"
"Turn right after you go out, there's a public restroom. The left one is for men, and the right one is for women."
"Okay, Mom, excuse me for a moment. I need to go to the restroom."
“I’ll have Chunmei go with you. Chunmei, you accompany your sister-in-law to the toilet.”
Huo Chunmei was somewhat reluctant, but seeing Li Yun say this in public, she felt embarrassed to refuse. She frowned and said irritably, "Come with me."
Song Ning followed behind her. Huo Chunmei was quite far from the restroom, but she simply pointed without any politeness and said, "It's right there, you can go."
Okay, thank you.
Song Ning quickly ran over and entered the women's restroom.
I held my nose and went in, not caring about the smell.
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