Soon, the wedding date arrived as scheduled, and Xiao Li was pulled out of bed early in the morning.
Yun Yuniang first brought over a bowl of beef noodles. After Xiaoli finished eating, she began the tedious process of dressing up.
First, the matchmaker opened her face, and the slight stinging pain made Xiaoli perk up. Then came the hair tying and makeup. Everyone took care of each step, so she didn't really need to do anything. She just had to sit there and be a tool.
By the time everything was done, it was already noon. Mo Xiaoya walked in with a group of her sisters. Xiaoli finally got excited. It was time to do her makeup, and she was also looking forward to receiving gifts.
Mo Xiaoya indeed gave her a pair of red embroidered shoes, with many beads adorning the toes, making them particularly beautiful.
"These shoes have finally been given away. I've been waiting for them for so many years." Mo Xiaoya is now a mother of two. She has become more charming than before, but her complexion is excellent. You can tell at a glance that she is living a very comfortable life.
Xiao Li blushed, a rare occurrence, and let Mo Xiaoyue help her change into her embroidered shoes. Mo Xiaoyue also remembered that when she left home, it was Xiao Li who helped her change into her embroidered shoes, and now it was her turn.
The sisters all offered their blessings, mostly small trinkets or handkerchiefs and pillowcases they had embroidered themselves. Xiaoli liked them all and accepted them one by one, thanking them in return.
Mo Daya also got married last year. She married her neighbor Shidunzi. After Grandpa Su bought Shidunzi's house, Shidunzi's family moved next door to Mo Daya's house.
After he returned from military service, he and Daya started to interact more, and they gradually fell in love. Daya also felt that marrying someone from next door was a good thing, as her younger siblings were still young and needed care, which would save her a lot of trouble.
The dowry that Daya gave to Xiaoli was a jade bracelet, an emerald one at that. This was very rare, with exceptionally good clarity. It must have been something Shidunzi had acquired from elsewhere. Daya knew that Xiaoli liked jade, so she specially found it to give to her.
Shi Dunzi didn't refuse. When they got married last year, Xiao Li gave them two silver bracelets, which were much more valuable than this.
Someone outside shouted that the wedding procession had arrived, and everyone became excited. After all, the groom was a rare handsome man in the countryside, truly a gentleman as beautiful as jade, unparalleled in the world.
As soon as Mo Yunxiao entered, he saw his younger sister's charming smile, and his eyes immediately welled up with tears. His little sister was about to become someone else's.
He stepped forward and looked at his sister, choking back tears as he said, "Little sister, if... if that boy Shen treats you badly, I'll beat him up and bring you back."
Yun Yu Niang heard this as soon as she entered, and immediately grabbed her son's ear, "What nonsense are you talking about? Shen Qi and Xiao Li will definitely live happily ever after, from now on, from now on..."
Before she could finish speaking, her throat tightened, and she forced back her tears while trying to force a smile.
Xiao Li's eyes reddened, and she weakly called out, "Mother..."
"Don't cry, don't cry, your makeup will be ruined and you won't be pretty anymore," Yun Yuniang said, but tears fell first.
"Mother, I won't get married. I'll stay home with you and Father."
"Look at you guys, isn't it close by? It's right next door, just a few steps away from home if you miss it, so stop crying..."
Upon hearing what the matchmaker said, Yun Yu Niang thought to herself, "That's right, it's right next door."
She immediately suppressed her reluctance, took a handkerchief to wipe her daughter's tears, and then applied some powder to lightly rub them on, and the atmosphere became lively again.
Everyone chuckled inwardly, but were secretly quite envious; Aunt Yun and her husband were truly good to their daughter.
After the veil was put on, Mo Yunxiao carried her out of the boudoir and placed her in the bridal sedan chair. After circling the village once and swaying for a while, this time Shen Qi led Xiao Li into the Su residence.
I bow to Heaven and Earth!
Second bow to the parents!
Send them to the bridal chamber!
As the matchmaker offered her congratulations, Shen Qi lifted the red veil. At that moment, he felt extremely content, for the expectations of two lifetimes had finally come true.
He knew Xiao Li was beautiful, and at this moment he was amazed again. Her small, delicate face and bright, sparkling eyes reflected his image, as if she could only see him.
Her bright red lips curved slightly upward, contrasting with her porcelain-white skin, revealing that her mood was the same as his, which made him even happier.
After drinking the nuptial wine and eating raw dumplings, Shen Qi brought over the small pastries she had specially made on the table, fed Xiao Li a few, and then had a cup of tea. After leaving Xiao Jiu'er to keep her company, she went out to entertain the guests.
Because the two families lived close by, the banquet was held in one place, with both families' courtyards hosting the banquets simultaneously, each serving eight cold dishes and eight hot dishes.
First come the cold dishes: red duck, dried fish, jellyfish skin, colored eggs, shiitake mushrooms, celery, roasted ribs, and oil-fried chicken. Then come the hot dishes: eight-treasure crispy duck, auspicious sea cucumber, stuffed shiitake mushrooms, premium jujube and lotus seed soup, Qilin delivering a child, three-delicacy sea dumplings, lotus flower chicken mousse, and family reunion soup.
Each table was also provided with wedding candy, peanuts, melon seeds, longan, red dates and other dried fruits.
In the countryside, this is a feast that even the Lunar New Year can't match. Fortunately, in recent years, every household has become wealthier, so there's no situation where the food is snatched up as soon as it's served.
The lively meal lasted until late afternoon, when it finally ended. The aunties and sisters-in-law who knew each other in the village stayed behind to clean up, and Mo Yunxiao and his apprentices returned the tables, chairs, bowls, and chopsticks to the villagers. Only then did the two families gradually quiet down.
Shen Qi was helped back to his room. As soon as the person left, he immediately sobered up, though his face was still a little red.
Looking at the once aloof and quiet boy, Xiao Li saw that he had become like a friendly neighbor, and she immediately felt like teasing him. She moved closer and stared at the boy's face without blinking, which made Shen Qi blush even more.
Knowing she was bold, he never expected her to be so mischievous. Shen Qi grabbed her hand and pulled her into a tight embrace. This time, Xiao Li blushed; the two had never been so close before.
"Ali, is it okay if I call you that?" Shen Qi looked at the pretty girl in his arms, and at this moment, he felt extremely satisfied.
Xiao Li nodded.
“You can call me by my courtesy name, Yichen. It’s the courtesy name my maternal grandfather gave me.” Shen Qi stared at Xiao Li nervously, not missing the momentary surprise in her eyes.
He was suddenly overjoyed; she remembered.
He had long suspected his girl had a secret, but only now did he realize the true value of what he had found.
Shen Qi made up his mind and carefully considered his words before speaking.
"Ah Li, what I'm about to say might sound a bit far-fetched, but don't be afraid. I'll take you somewhere."
Xiao Li instantly understood his meaning; he intended to reveal the secret about their space. She breathed a sigh of relief. If they both kept their secrets, they might only ever be a respectful couple.
The two entered the space directly. Seeing that Xiao Li was not afraid, Shen Qi also breathed a sigh of relief and slowly explained how she obtained the space.
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