Chapter 24 She is a Heroine
Tao Shuang was a little surprised, but she also felt that this day would come sooner or later. She had been weighed down by the eldest daughter's marriage, so she had not been in a hurry to move.
Now that the eldest daughter is getting married, she doesn't have to endure it anymore.
The big red sedan chair, accompanied by music and drums, finally arrived at the Duke's Mansion. Qin Sheng took Chu Yian's hand and got off the sedan chair, entered the Duke's Mansion, and bowed in the hall.
His view was blocked by the veil, so Chu Yian couldn't see who was coming.
But no kidding, she really felt like there were several murderous gazes on her, making her feel uneasy. She was a little afraid that these people would rush up and kill her without any care.
Chu Yian rolled her eyes again and again under the veil and couldn't stop.
Aren’t Qin Sheng’s adulterers asking for trouble?
Knowing clearly that Qin Sheng's wedding was going to be held today, he still came to watch. Seeing his beloved marry and walk into the marriage hall hand in hand with someone else, isn't this asking for trouble?
Chunchun is sick. Not only does she bring trouble upon herself, but she also comes to harm her.
Moreover, Chu Yian didn't believe that Qin Sheng and his group of adulterers didn't know about the agreement between her and Qin Sheng, otherwise she might have been killed by now.
Even if they were not attacked, there would probably be many people who would come to her and talk about the details between them and Qin Sheng, challenging her status as the wife.
Although he was secretly complaining in his heart, Chu Yian still bowed to heaven and earth with Qin Sheng in a proper manner, and was then sent to the bridal chamber.
There were many people in the bridal chamber, saying all kinds of auspicious words.
After waiting for everyone in the bridal chamber to leave, she hurriedly lifted the veil. Her posture and bold action scared Xiaofu.
Xiao Fu's mouth twitched, and she quickly picked up the veil again and was about to press it on Chu Yian's head: "Miss! My eldest lady, today is your wedding day after all, why don't we sit here for a while and wait for our son-in-law? Let him lift the veil."
Chu Yian resisted and shook her head. The phoenix crown on her head was too heavy and it made her neck feel very uncomfortable. Moreover, it was too heavy. She had to hold it whether she was standing or sitting, which was very uncomfortable.
Chu Yian said: "Xiao Fu, help me take off this phoenix crown. My neck is about to break. It's so painful."
Xiao Fu had a sad face and didn't dare to move. She had just gotten married, and the wedding night hadn't even started yet, but the young lady had already started to act like a spoiled child.
Why do I feel like every day in the Duke's Mansion might be filled with misery?
Xiao Fu suppressed her frustration and persuaded Chu Yian: "Miss, how about we wait a little longer? We can at least wait for the son-in-law to lift the veil."
Chu Yian didn't listen and took action on his own.
She and Qin Sheng had originally agreed to get married, and they just needed to go through the formalities. They could be sisters and family members in the future, but they could never be husband and wife.
Wait for him to lift the veil?
Let’s just forget it.
She was afraid that Qin Sheng's adulterer would rush in and stab her to death.
Although she didn't see anyone there, Chu Yian knew that there were probably countless spies planted around her by those adulterers.
If she showed any sign of being attracted to Qin Sheng, they would probably kill her without mercy.
Of course, this was Chu Yian's guess, but she didn't dare to verify whether this guess would come true.
If she tried, she would die, so her best attitude towards Qin Sheng was to stay away from him.
Xiao Fu certainly wouldn't understand her concerns, but after all, she was one of her own, and she would have to live with her in Duke Qin's Mansion in the future, so she would see everything.
In order to avoid scaring Xiaofu later, Chu Yian thought about it and decided to give her a vaccination first.
So Chu Yian asked, "Xiao Fu, what kind of person do you think Qin Sheng is?"
Xiao Fu didn't understand why she suddenly asked this, but Chu Yian didn't stop moving his hands while asking the question. In just a moment, she had pulled out all the hairpins on her head.
Xiao Fu thought for a moment and said, "My dear son-in-law, you are a young hero who protects his country. You are a very powerful person."
Chu Yian nodded: "He is indeed amazing, but what I admire most about him is not this, but his broad mind, which is indeed far beyond the reach of ordinary people. And his ideas... are quite avant-garde."
"In front of him, I feel like I'm too feudal."
Xiao Fu didn't understand. She spoke as if she knew Qin Sheng very well, but hadn't they never met? How could the young lady know so much?
Chu Yian coughed and asked tentatively: "Um, Xiaofu, do you like handsome men?"
Xiao Fu:?
Xiao Fu's mouth twitched. Weren't they talking about Qin Sheng? Why were they talking about handsome men again?
But her words were quite honest: "I like it!"
Chu Yian smiled, took off the phoenix crown and placed it on the table: "Then remember, in order to be able to see more handsome men to feast your eyes, no matter what you see in the future, if your mother asks, just tell her that Qin Sheng and I have a harmonious relationship. Got it?"
Xiao Fu: ...
Xiao Fu's eyes suddenly became indescribable. Having taken care of Chu Yian for so many years, she knew Chu Yian too well.
He looks well-behaved and is also well-behaved when he doesn't speak. He pretends not to exist in front of outsiders.
People who don’t know her think she is just an ordinary lady from a wealthy family with no sense of existence, and she even thought so at one point.
It was not until three years ago that the young lady wanted to do something extraordinary from time to time, which made her realize that Chu Yian was just a well-behaved boy, but she might be thinking about something extremely rebellious every day.
That's really quite unorthodox.
She should have been alert when she was able to marry Qin Sheng peacefully without causing trouble for the master and mistress or making any trouble.
I don’t know if Qin Sheng said something to bribe the young lady, so that she would even give up her own lifelong affairs.
Thinking of the handsome man Chu Yian mentioned, Xiao Fu couldn't help but gasp.
No, it can't be what she thinks, right?
Well, in that case, my son-in-law is indeed too generous, too generous.
No wonder her young lady agreed. It would be unlike her style if she didn't agree.
Xiao Fu didn't know what to say. She watched Chu Yian take off all the jewelry on his head and comb his hair straight. She didn't know what to do.
Maybe that's what will happen if the sky falls.
Xiao Fu's mind was in a mess and the expression on her face became increasingly ugly.
Chu Yian advised: "What's the big deal? Xiaofu, as a woman, we can realize our value in life not only by getting married and having children."
"Everyone pursues different things. Some girls pursue love, some pursue power, and some pursue money."
"You can't expect everyone to live the same way. I think it's best to choose a way that makes you feel comfortable."
Xiao Fu's face still looked ugly, and she looked like she was about to cry.
Chu Yian just glanced at her and felt that this little girl might break in the next second.
The corners of her mouth twitched. Is it really that serious?
She was the one getting married, but with Xiao Fu's reaction, I didn't know what she was thinking, thinking that she was being married to Qin Sheng.
But since they were already so upset, Chu Yian could only comfort them, so he took Xiaofu's hand and said, "You've read the storybook I wrote. Although it's not finished yet, what do you think of that woman?"
Xiao Fu's eyes were sore. Why did she feel that the young lady was actually forcing a smile?
You know, the young lady’s previous dream was to find a good husband, marry him, and live together as a couple.
Why did you suddenly change your mind?
The young lady must be acting like this because she cannot cancel the marriage with General Qin. She is just trying to comfort herself by finding joy in misery.
Xiao Fu suppressed her heartache for Chu Yian and said in a choked voice, "She is a heroine, very powerful."
Chu Yian nodded: "She... I once had a very long dream. In the dream, I dreamed of a hero. Her name was Qin Liangyu."
"In an era when men were respected, she followed her husband on his campaigns. After her husband died and their children were still young, she took over his duties and quelled the war."
"He accumulated great military merits on his own, and was posthumously awarded the title of Marquis of Loyalty."
"Even the Emperor himself wrote four poems in praise of her. She learned the Eight Diagrams of Xichuan, and held the military order in her sleeves. It's a tradition that women are willing to accept, so why should a general be her husband?"
"I cut my Shu brocade battle robe myself, and I ask for a long tassel on my peach blossom horse. There are so many extraordinary men in the world, but who is willing to travel thousands of miles to the battlefield?"
"You see, the value of us women isn't actually reflected in bearing children. Those who leave their names in history are often those who refuse to accept their fate and are rebellious."
Xiao Fu pursed her lips. That was true, but...
She opened her mouth and whispered, "But you also said that it was just a dream. At least I have never heard of a female general who could even be praised by His Majesty."
"In this world, women are not allowed to serve as officials, let alone lead troops on the battlefield to kill the enemy."
"If she really were to go, people wouldn't say this female general defended her country, they would only say she was unfaithful and spent all day hanging out with men."
"So, Miss, your dream... the background is different from the Dashun we live in, so it cannot be used as a reference."
"Besides, you will also be criticized by others. They won't say anything on the surface, but they will say all kinds of nasty things behind your back. I don't want you to be pointed at when you go out in the future."
"That's not fair to you."
Xiaofu's words are very objective. It is true that not all dynasties allowed women to hold official positions.
Those who dare to defy the world, who among them did not endure all kinds of criticism before they found their way to the right path?
But more heretics were drowned in rumors and left no name behind.
It sounds so long-term and lofty, but Chu Yian doesn't need to defend his country.
There is no need to leave any trace in history to prove that you existed.
She was just telling Xiaofu that they didn't have to stick to the same path until the end.
Chu Yian smiled and rubbed Xiaofu's head: "Xiaofu is right, but we have come to this point. If we really want to worry about how to get along with Qin Sheng in the future, we will only blame ourselves."
"Do you hope that your daughter will become a bitter woman in the future? Will she die of anger in this deep mansion?"
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