Chapter 237
The kiss was restrained; Lu Youning's movements were somewhat cautious.
Even now, he still feels a sense of unreality, yet his movements are so practiced, simply because he has done it countless times in his dreams.
Sweetness and happiness filled Lu Youning's mind and body, and he didn't know when his face became moist.
Rong Rong felt the deep love from Lu Youning; that kind of extreme tenderness was easy to become infatuated with.
Rong Rong was enveloped in deep affection until the kiss ended, at which point Lu Youning buried his head in Rong Rong's shoulder and neck.
"Rongrong, I can die without regrets now that I can see you again." Lu Youning sighed softly, with a deep sense of satisfaction.
Rong Rong frowned. "You want me to remain a widow?"
Her voice was soft and sweet, yet filled with dissatisfaction and arrogance.
Rong Rong pushed Lu Youning away forcefully and turned to leave.
"Since I'm destined to be a widow, I'd better go back to the capital. I can't bear this suffering!"
Lu Youning quickly grabbed Rong Rong's wrist, pulled her into his arms, and held her tightly, "Don't go!"
Rong Rong gave a soft snort and tried again, but Lu Youning held her tighter and tighter, and Rong Rong could even feel Lu Youning's arms trembling.
Rong Rong finally softened and quieted down. She gently rested her head on Lu Youning's chest and whispered, "Brother Youning, I will always be with you."
Lu Youning suddenly tightened his grip, his large hand forcefully grasping Rong Rong's arm.
It was only at this moment that he finally realized that Rong Rong's way of addressing him had changed back to "Brother Youning" from "Big Brother".
Lu Youning laughed silently, feeling that heaven was treating him very well.
Before long, news of General Lu's upcoming marriage spread throughout the Northwest Town.
Everyone was shocked.
People were even more surprised after learning that the bride was Lu Youning's former fiancée.
The woman Lu Youning had been thinking about for so long, the one who had rejected countless wealthy young ladies for him, had finally appeared.
No one expected that the other party would actually end up with Lu Youning.
The ladies who had been ruthlessly rejected by Lu Youning were all resentful.
They believed they were just as good as others and were unwilling to accept that they had easily lost to other women.
They secretly developed a competitive spirit, and each of them put in a lot of effort to dress themselves up, wanting to trample others underfoot.
In a short time, the jewelry stores and fabric shops in Northwest Town were all swept clean.
Many people even asked their family members who were doing business in other places to bring them the most fashionable clothes and jewelry from the capital.
The entire Northwest Town was rife with undercurrents.
Du Meimei lay in the tent recovering from her injuries.
Lu Youning showed almost no mercy when he struck that palm.
If it weren't for Song Heling's exceptional medical skills, Zheng Meimei would probably have lost her life.
Looking at his carefree apprentice lying on the bed.
Song Heling shook his head and sighed repeatedly, feeling both heartache and resentment.
She resented Lu Youning's cold heart and felt indignant for Zheng Meimei.
In his opinion, Zheng Meimei was perfect in every way; who could compare to her?
General Lu was truly blind and incompetent, looking down on his apprentice.
Not only that, but it almost cost his apprentice his life.
Song Heling was furious, and this anger was directed not only at Lu Youning, but also at Rong Rong.
Perhaps Rong Rong was being wrongly accused, but Song Heling, who was protective of his own, didn't care. He only felt that his disciple had suffered so much because of Rong Rong.
Just as everyone was filled with curiosity and eager anticipation to see Rong Rong, Lu Youning's wedding finally arrived.
The scene was incredibly grand, far more elaborate than any wedding in Northwest Town to date.
Not only were all the officials and merchants of Northwest Town invited to the event, but even ordinary people were able to enjoy the banquet.
The wedding was a lively affair that lasted for several days, with everyone eating and drinking.
Especially the soldiers of the Northwest Army, they drank wine from large bowls and ate meat in large chunks, making a great commotion.
In the past, there was a rule in the military that no one was allowed to drink alcohol while in the military.
Now that they finally have a chance to relax, the soldiers just can't stop.
Although they were very curious about the bride, Lu Youning protected her very closely.
They only allowed him to appear on the first day of the wedding ceremony, and even then, he was covered with a red veil.
There was no wedding night prank; Lu Youning canceled the prank on his wife, citing her timidity and dislike of noise.
Many people ridiculed him for being afraid of his wife, but Lu Youning didn't care at all.
Since no one could be seen, everyone's attention gradually shifted.
Everyone was drinking heartily, except for Jiao Xiongfei and the others who were distracted and kept glancing toward the inner courtyard of the general's mansion.
They were all people who had seen Rongrong at the General's Mansion that day.
They were still injured, and sitting on the stools was torture for them, yet they sat there steadily, as if waiting for someone.
"Captain, you don't still want to see Madam, do you?"
Some people laughed and joked, but Jiao Xiongfei didn't refute them. Instead, he looked a little embarrassed and annoyed.
Damn it!
Even rough men can be shy?
The person making the joke was stunned, and the people drinking around them also widened their eyes and stopped what they were doing.
Some people even had the alcohol drip down their chins and onto their chests halfway through their drinks.
Seriously? Jiao Xiongfei and his group really want to see Madam? Or rather, they actually dare to covet Madam?
There were also many other generals' personal guards present, but they hadn't followed Jiao Xiongfei and Zheng Meimei into the general's mansion that day.
They knew that Jiao Xiongfei and the others had almost been beaten 100 times with military rods, and that it was the appearance of the lady that saved them in the end.
So, Jiao Xiongfei and his group have met the lady?
Looking at the hesitant expressions on Jiao Xiongfei and the others' faces, it was clear that they were delusional and wanted to see the lady again.
What else is there to doubt?
That mysterious lady seemed to have captivated Jiao Xiongfei and his companions.
Suddenly, the crowd, who hadn't been so keen on seeing the general's wife before, felt a strong curiosity about her.
How could they not be curious? What could make their general so devoted, and what could make Jiao Xiongfei and his men so audacious and delusional?
That person is definitely not an ordinary person.
"What does the lady look like? Have you really seen her?"
Finally, someone asked the question.
Everyone around them pricked up their ears, pretending not to care, but in reality they were itching to know what was going on.
"No wonder the general keeps thinking about it." Jiao Xiongfei sighed, then picked up the strong liquor in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.
Huh? Everyone was surprised. What kind of answer was that?
But that wasn't all. Suddenly, the others started talking non-stop, one sentence after another, all filled with deep sighs.
"With a fiancée like that, the general will never be interested in anyone else."
"I really envy the general! How can he be so lucky and happy?"
"I would never dare to marry a wife like that!"
"If it were me..."
The last person had barely started speaking when the others slapped him several times.
"You dare to challenge me?"
"Shut up!"
"dream!"
...
To others, their performance seemed like that of a madman.
The crowd unconsciously distanced themselves from Jiao Xiongfei and his group, as if they were avoiding a plague.
Soon everyone returned to their previous lively state, and they didn't take Jiao Xiongfei and the others' words to heart. They only felt that the beating of these people was abnormal.
Everyone continued eating and drinking, but deep down they all remembered the general's wife as a great beauty.
However, beauties are too far removed from their lives; it's best for them to eat well, sleep well, and enjoy the meal to their heart's content.
After all, who knows when we'll be able to drink together again?
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