Upon entering the room, a sea of red came into view.
Whether it's the red bedding on the bed or the red tablecloth on the table, everything exudes a sense of warmth and passion.
Pink gauze curtains hung low on the bed, creating a hazy atmosphere. The walls were covered with red brocade, and even the ceiling was covered with embroidered felt, making it both warm and cozy.
Two tall red candles sat on the tablecloth, covered with a faint layer of dust, indicating they had been there for some time. Combined with the overall atmosphere of the room, all that was missing was two large red "囍" characters printed on them.
In this situation, it would be foolish for Jing Zhe not to be able to guess Liu Jinghong's feelings!
It seems she had already prepared the "new house" and was just waiting for him to arrive; she was even more eager than he was!
"Fifth Sister..."
Jing Zhe let out a soft cry, then wrapped his arms around Liu Jinghong's slender waist from behind, pulling her into his embrace with a slight pull.
"Hmm~"
Liu Jinghong let out a soft hum from her nose, looking somewhat lazy and quite enjoying herself.
Liu Jinghong had indeed prepared this room a long time ago, almost as long as she had just returned from Jingzhou. She was already imagining that one day when Jing Zhe came to Liangzhou, she would put herself here...
Thinking of all this, Liu Jinghong felt a rare moment of embarrassment. She glanced towards the doorway, then patted Jing Zhe's hand: "Zhe'er, the door..."
Jing Zhe quickly closed the door, then eagerly returned and picked Liu Jinghong up in his arms.
"Zhe'er, let's light the candles too~"
Wedding night.
How could we forget the wedding candles?
Jing Zhe chuckled and quickly went over to light the two candles, thinking to himself, "With the candles ready, how far away can the wedding night be?"
The next moment, the pink veil was lifted, and Liu Jinghong was slowly placed on it, followed immediately by a kiss.
Just as he was about to touch Liu Jinghong's pink lips, she cheerfully blocked him with her hand.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Let's talk for a bit!"
Jing Zhe pursed his lips: "It seems like Fifth Sister isn't in a hurry, otherwise why would she prepare this room?"
That's what he said, but Jing Zhe stopped what he was doing.
After such a long time apart, it would be a bit unreasonable for them to start arguing so passionately right away without exchanging a few words.
He had no choice but to follow Liu Jinghong's instructions, and was pulled by her hand to get off the bed and sit down at the table.
...
It has to be said that Liu Jinghong put a lot of thought into this room.
There were also wine jars stored in the cabinet near the door, sealed with mud. When opened, a mellow aroma wafted out.
As Liu Jinghong poured the wine into the flask, she explained to him, "After returning from Mangshan last time, I sent someone to brew several jars of fine liquor using the method you taught me, and they've been stored there ever since. Now that you're here, you can try it and see if Fifth Sister's brewing is correct."
After saying that, he poured the wine from the wine pot into two small wine cups.
This gesture clearly indicated that "Jinghong's intention was not in the wine," so Jingzhe naturally couldn't just pick it up and drink it. Instead, he grabbed the wine cup, sat down next to Liu Jinghong, and said with a smile, "Fifth Sister, in this situation, wouldn't it be a shame not to drink a cup of nuptial wine?"
Liu Jinghong rolled her eyes at him, but did not refuse.
She made so many preparations for this.
Sometimes, a sense of ritual is just that important.
Liu Jinghong's skills are indeed excellent, and you can tell from the taste that this wine has been repeatedly distilled, with a higher alcohol content than the wine he brewed on Mangshan Mountain.
After a couple of drinks, Jing Zhe felt a little dizzy, and Liu Jinghong's cheeks turned rosy. She certainly wouldn't get drunk with her alcohol tolerance, but it seemed that she was intoxicated by her own state of mind rather than the wine. Liu Jinghong started rambling on and on.
"Zhe'er, your fifth sister has been waiting for this day for so long..."
"Since returning from Jingzhou, I feel like every day has been an eternity..."
"Never before have things been this difficult. Even during the years of fighting in the Western Frontier, things were much better..."
"Zhe'er, do you know how much your fifth sister misses you?"
Jing Zhe was both touched and heartbroken. He took her hand and said softly, "Fifth Sister, it's all my fault for being late. But don't worry, Fifth Sister, once the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment retreats, I will take you back to Jingzhou, and we will never have to be separated again!"
Liu Jinghong nodded, but did not respond to his words. Instead, she continued talking to herself.
"Zhe'er, I want to be your wife..."
"We are... siblings without blood ties. Even if I were to become your wife, it wouldn't matter..."
"Those who know our identities are none other than those in the imperial court. Actually, I'm not afraid of their opinions, and I know you're not afraid either..."
"But ever since you wrote about me in the newspaper, all the people of Anguo know that I am your fifth sister. If news spreads that you are going to marry me, all the people of Anguo will gossip about you behind your back..."
"Zhe'er, I'm scared, I can't..."
"..."
As Liu Jinghong spoke, her voice grew softer, and she appeared somewhat forlorn.
It turns out that when the Da'an Daily published its first issue, it included Qi Gulong's death in the military section. Since Jing Zhe couldn't write about defeating Qi Gulong, he gave the opportunity to Liu Jinghong.
That was the time he introduced the sibling relationship between Liu Jinghong and Jing Zhe in the newspaper. At the time, he didn't think much of it, but little did he know that it would sow the seeds of disaster.
Jing Zhe immediately gripped her hand tightly.
"Fifth Sister..."
But before he could continue, Liu Jinghong covered his mouth with her hand again and whispered, "Zhe'er, listen to your fifth sister. I'll only say this once. After dawn, I probably won't say these things again..."
Jing Zhe nodded, ultimately remaining silent.
"Actually, I understand. I don't care about those things in name only. I only care that Zhe'er has me in her heart."
"So I secretly prepared this new room for this day. It doesn't matter if I can't be formally married to Zhe'er, as long as we drink the nuptial wine, bow to heaven and earth, and enter into marriage today..."
Liu Jinghong was too shy to say the words "bridal chamber," her face flushed as she said, "Then I am Zhe'er's wife! And from now on, I will never ask Zhe'er to marry me again... In front of outsiders, I am Zhe'er's fifth sister, but in front of Zhe'er, I will always be your wife!"
Liu Jinghong looked at Jing Zhe with bright eyes, just like the little girl who held his hand and walked side by side with him in the sunset many years ago. Her eyes were slightly open and sparkled like stars.
But Jing Zhe still felt a little sad when he heard this. How could he not give the woman he liked a ceremony?
Perhaps guessing what he was thinking, Liu Jinghong smiled and shook her head, saying, "Although I wasn't formally married to Zhe'er, I am Zhe'er's first... woman. Even if others are formally married, they still have to call me 'Big Sister' after entering the family!"
"..."
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