Chapter 124 The Grand Wedding
On her wedding day, the bride must remain on an empty stomach until nightfall.
It was already broad daylight, and Ji Shu was starving. She sat alone in her room, waiting for someone to come.
At 3:45 AM, Pei Yanzhi, dressed in a red robe and with a gold and jade belt around his waist, symbolizing his status, appeared much gentler than before, with a hint of a smile in his eyes.
He rode his steed all the way to the gate. The whole city knew that it was the day of the Marquis of Yan's wedding. If it weren't for the soldiers clearing a path on both sides of the street...
I wonder how crowded it will be.
Lu Changming and Wu Yang carried silver coins and scattered them along both sides of the street, loudly proclaiming, "Our lord is overjoyed today, sharing the happiness with the people!"
The people all shouted, "May the Marquis of Yan enjoy a harmonious marriage!"
"Congratulations on your great joy, my lord!"
"My lord, you are overjoyed!"
Soon, everyone saw the dignified Marquis of Yan personally helping a woman with a red veil on her head step out of the gate. Her exposed chin and red lips were already stunningly beautiful.
Ji Shu could feel the rough lines on his palm, and even just holding his hand like this, the scent of sandalwood wafted from the man.
She was quickly led to the sedan chair, and Chunzhi and Lian'er hurriedly stepped forward to settle the young lady in. After she sat down, the cheerful music of suona horns immediately began.
After Ji Shu sat down, she took out her handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her palms. Just now, when she got into the sedan chair, the person let go of her hand, and his fingertips subtly hooked her palm.
If she hadn't known his character all along, she would have spat at him and called him reckless!
Because the Pei residence and Yongning Lane were not far apart, the wedding procession deliberately took a detour and only entered the backyard at the auspicious time.
Ji Shu sat in her room in the West Garden of Wenxin Pavilion. She looked up and quietly observed that the room was no longer as cold and impersonal as before.
Her presence permeated the entire space; perhaps Granny Chang had tidied it up like her own boudoir these past few days. If he were of his nature, he would never have thought of such a thing.
The room was completely silent. She knew the wedding banquet would last until at least the evening, but there were still several hours until then, and sitting there like this was really unbearable.
Just as I was pondering this, I heard the door open, and a steady gait brought in a gentle breeze.
Ji Shu couldn't help but twitch her hand on her knee. Apart from Chunzhi and Lian'er, no one else would come to this room. She knew their footsteps better than anyone else, so the sound of this person's footsteps could only be his.
Pei Yanzhi watched as she sat there, her slender and graceful figure covered by a handkerchief embroidered with five-colored mandarin ducks, and then approached her.
But there was no sound. Ji Shu raised her head slightly, about to listen carefully, when the obstruction in front of her was suddenly lifted, and the sudden light made her squint.
He was the only one standing in front of her.
Ji Shu's features were already exquisite and beautiful. Without makeup, she had an even more aloof air, but with makeup, she was even more captivating.
Pei Yanzhi sat on the edge of the bed and stroked her chin, feeling its delicate texture.
His eyes were fixed on her, and he suddenly whispered, "My wife is very beautiful!"
A blush crept across her cheeks. These words, spoken so bluntly, left Ji Shu with an indescribable feeling.
She told herself that it was the atmosphere of the wedding that made her feel this way, and that she had no one else to blame.
Granny Chang, who was at the door, knew that Lord Junhou had come in. She instructed people to prepare his things, and the two of them sat down at the same table.
Listen to Granny Chang talk about the upcoming ceremony.
They washed their hands and feet together, sitting at opposite ends of each other. She and Pei Yanzhi each washed their hands and feet in a copper basin to show respect.
The husband and wife shared a meal and drank together.
After everyone had gathered together, a table of food and drink had already been set out outside. Once seated, Chunzhi arranged the meat, rice, and wine.
Ji Shu took the wine cup, closed her eyes briefly, and drank it down with him. Only then was the ceremony considered complete.
When she opened her eyes, the person beside her had already left. Ji Shu glanced up casually and saw his dark eyes staring intently at her.
That look in his eyes was as if the hunter had finally taken his long-awaited prey into his mouth, just waiting to enjoy it properly that night. Just thinking about it made Ji Shu shudder.
She was really afraid of his physique. At first, she thought that although sex was difficult, she could still endure it for one night. But that time, it really refreshed her understanding.
Not only did they torment her, turning her over and over, they even pressed her against the window and in front of the bronze mirror...
Every time she looked in the mirror, she wished she could move it away.
If this were to happen every day after marriage, she could even imagine whether she would ever be able to walk again.
Pei Yanzhi noticed her cheeks suddenly flush red and her eyes sparkling, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and ask, "Is this wine too strong?"
Ji Shu came to her senses and mumbled, "I guess so, I feel a little dizzy."
Pei Yanzhi frowned as he looked at the ornate yet heavy crown on her head and said, "How can you not feel dizzy wearing something so heavy? Take it off!"
Hearing this from outside, Granny Zhou hurriedly said, "My lord, it will have to wait until evening."
Pei Yanzhi said in a deep voice, "Is the person more important, or the rules?"
Granny Zhou dared not utter another sound.
As he spoke, he stepped forward to remove the crown, which weighed several tens of kilograms. Ji Shu was indeed feeling uncomfortable under the weight, but he didn't seem to mind, so of course she didn't care.
Only two gold hairpins remained to hold her hair up, touching the powder on her face, and Pei Yanzhi rubbed a little with his fingers.
He asked gently, "Would you like to wash and groom yourself?"
"I have to go to the front hall for a business meeting now. Can I come find you after I'm done?"
Ji Shu nodded. Seeing that he had already stood up, she also wanted to get up to see him off, but he pressed her back down.
"You rest for a while, I'll come over later."
After he went outside, he instructed Granny Zhou, "Prepare some food for Madam to have something to eat. She can't go hungry forever."
Granny Zhou curtsied and replied, "Yes."
She had come to realize over the past few days that the most powerful person in this mansion was not the Marquis, but the person inside. As long as the lady frowned...
I'm afraid the entire household will be terrified.
At this time, the main gate of the Pei residence in Yanzhou was wide open, and inside, red silk was intertwined, and a grand banquet was being held.
After entertaining his guests, Pei Yanzhi walked into Wenxin Pavilion with slightly tipsy steps. The front hall was still bustling with activity, and the noise of some drunken generals could be faintly heard.
At this moment, he was in a better mood than ever before. Thinking of the beautiful woman rightfully in the room, he felt the surge of alcohol transform into tenderness.
In any case, she is now Pei Jingchen's wife and the mistress of Yanzhou. He no longer takes the agreement made a year later seriously.
Seeing that his lord was already unsteady on his feet, Wu Yang hurriedly asked, "My lord, would you like some hangover soup?"
Seeing that no one was behind him, Pei Yanzhi's drunkenness vanished, and he said with a smile, "Couldn't you tell I was faking it?"
"These bastards, if I hadn't pretended, they would have been drinking for who knows how long, and they wouldn't have known that tonight was my wedding night!"
Normally, these people wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous because of their lord's authority. They would only dare to be so presumptuous when making a ruckus in the bridal chamber. Of course, Wu Yang wouldn't dare to say that.
"Alright, you don't need to follow me. Go have a drink. You've been working hard these past few days, keeping things busy in the manor."
Watching his lord's retreating figure, Wu Yang smiled and responded, then bowed and went to the front hall for a drink.
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