Late at night, the guests finally dispersed. Xie Yongnian, who had been busy all day, was in high spirits. After everyone had left, he specially instructed the kitchen to warm a few jars of wine and set up a separate table of food and wine to entertain a few close friends. After Xiao Qi and his wife and Wan Yuechi sat down, he called out the bride without any formality.
The bride stepped out gracefully, and when she lifted the veil, Wanwan almost choked on her wine. The face under the veil was none other than Lin Yang'er.
Having passed the age of marriage, Yang'er has blossomed into a beautiful young woman, as lovely as a peach blossom in spring. Her childishness and immaturity have faded, making her even more elegant and refined.
"Sister Wanwan!" Upon seeing everyone, Lin Yang'er abandoned her husband and sat down next to Wanwan, affectionately hugging her arm.
"Everyone, I'm late!" A loud voice drew everyone's attention. The newcomer was Wan Yuekui, still wearing his armor, with Lin Lan by his side.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Wan Yuechi raised an eyebrow, both surprised and delighted.
Wan Yuekui put the helmet on the table and said generously, "Our military camp happens to be stationed nearby, and there's no reason for a brother not to come when his sister gets married."
As he spoke, he reached out and patted Lin Lan on the shoulder, and everyone burst into laughter.
The wine was now warm, and Xie Yongnian, as the host, poured wine for everyone.
Amidst laughter and conversation, the group became somewhat tipsy.
Wanwan naturally rested her head on Xiao Qi's shoulder, and Xiao Qi carefully put his arm around her.
With a gentle breeze in the mountains, a bright moon shining among the pines, and a lover in one's arms, even the most ordinary and mundane days afterward would fill one with anticipation.
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