Chapter 495 Wedding Night
But after pausing, he didn't say anything more, probably because it was something he couldn't possibly know!
She didn't ask any further questions, simply saying, "Okay, I understand!"
Ling Buqi scratched his head, feeling a little guilty.
Watching his wife's departing figure, he hurriedly went to find the family physician and also sent someone to invite the imperial physician over.
Qian was really angry and didn't give Zhou Xiangxiang a kind look. When she had someone send her back, she specifically chose a crowded place on the street.
Since Xiangxiang has become so shameless this week, let's make this matter even bigger!
As for Tang Bugui... he's just a man. Even if someone says something, they'll only think that Tang Bugui got into trouble because he's too good-looking.
She was standing in the room, watching Xiao Su Bao nervously looking at Yang Nuan Nuan. For some reason, she felt that the two children seemed to have something in common.
Tang Bugui brought over a glass of warm water, his handsome face showing concern.
Qian paused, wondering when Tang Bugui had started treating Yang Nuannuan so differently!
Ms. Qian hadn't figured out the reason, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"Mother!" Sun Cuihua glanced at the time and called out softly to Madam Qian.
"Mother, we need to go and greet the guests!"
Qian nodded, a strange look appearing in her eyes.
I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I feel like Yang Nuannuan’s gaze towards Su Bao is off, and there’s something wrong with how she looks at Tang Bugui too!
"Okay, I understand!" Qian replied, and still went over to check on Yang Nuannuan.
Yang Nuannuan is currently unconscious, but her complexion looks alright.
"Su Bao, little brother, you two watch over Miss Yang, I'll go and greet the other female guests!"
Qian spoke to Xiao Su Bao and Tang Bu Gui.
Little Su Bao paused slightly. She wanted to stay with her mother, but she also wanted to stay. The little girl was conflicted.
Tang Bugui looked at Xiao Subao's appearance with a hint of doting in his eyes: "With Daddy here, your sister Nuannuan will definitely be fine. You and Second Sister-in-law go over and keep an eye on the others. Today is Fourth Brother's big day, so nothing can go wrong!"
Little Su Bao glanced at Yang Nuan Nuan and instructed her father, "Then Daddy, don't let Sister Nuan Nuan leave. I'll be back as soon as I'm done with my work!"
Tang Bugui nodded.
Little Su Bao followed Qian Shi, turning back every few steps.
"If you want to stay, you don't need to go there. Mother can help you!"
Looking at the little girl's appearance, Madam Qian couldn't help but smile and say something.
Xiao Su Bao shook her head firmly when she heard Qian Shi's words.
She wanted to see her fourth brother get married safely so that she could feel at ease!
Looking at the child, Mrs. Qian felt a warmth in her heart, and her smile broadened.
"What your mother said is the truth. Actually, you don't have to come along. With your royal grandmother backing us up, and the second and third princes just arriving from the male guests' side, nothing will happen!"
Mrs. Qian stroked Xiao Su Bao's little head, her smile growing even gentler.
Little Su Bao nuzzled Qian Shi's hand with her little head, a sweet smile appearing on her small face.
"But Su Bao also wants to accompany her mother to watch her fourth brother's wedding!"
Little Su Bao held Qian Shi's hand and looked at her earnestly as she spoke.
Feeling warm inside, Mrs. Qian took the little girl's hand and walked towards the female guests.
When the female guests saw Qian return, their faces showed a strange expression.
Little Su Bao calls Qian Shi's mother and Tang Bugui's father, could it be...?
After all, in the Great Shang Kingdom, if a woman's husband dies, she can remarry.
Some people worry that their children will be bullied by their stepfathers, so many of them marry their unmarried brothers into the family.
However, Qian was clearly much older than Tang Bugui...
Moreover, Ms. Qian was not the kind of woman who was exceptionally beautiful; at best, she was only pleasing to the eye.
As everyone looked at Madam Qian, some people, remembering what had happened before, had already given up on sending their daughters over.
However, a few people didn't look at the Qian family with friendly eyes.
Regardless of what these people thought, Madam Qian simply led everyone to drink tea and eat pastries in the courtyard.
Despite it being winter, their garden was full of flowers.
Besides winter plum and winter jasmine.
There were even peonies, chrysanthemums, and some excellent varieties of orchids!
Despite the freezing weather, the ladies couldn't help but take a second look.
"It's already winter, but I never expected there to be so many flowers in the General's Mansion's garden. It's truly an eye-opener for us!"
Mrs. Shi was particularly surprised.
They weren't sure if it was just their imagination, but they felt that the courtyard of the general's mansion wasn't that cold!
"These flowers were originally in the greenhouse, but today is our fourth son's wedding, so his uncle had them moved out!"
Madam Qian spoke casually, then, fearing the ladies might find it strange, said, "As you ladies have probably noticed, it's not as cold in our corridor as it is outside."
After Qian finished speaking, she noticed that all the ladies were looking at her curiously.
Madam Qian then said, "We've also installed a ground heating system here, but it's not usually used because there aren't many people around!"
"Besides, we're using black stone, so we don't waste much wood or charcoal!"
Seeing the expressions on the ladies' faces, Madam Qian then spoke up to explain further.
"Black Stone!" someone exclaimed.
Everyone was stunned, and quite surprised.
After all, if the entire general's mansion were to be covered with underground heating, the amount of firewood needed for burning each year would be unimaginable.
So, how much silver does the general's mansion actually have?
But they said they used black stones, and they actually knew a little about these black stones.
After all, many families in Beijing buy black stones in the winter.
This burns much longer than coal.
Actually, when it comes to this matter, we have to thank Xiaosubao.
Last winter, Xiaosubao and some other children went to play in the mountains and accidentally discovered a black stone.
The stone was right where the children had started a fire, and somehow, it caught fire.
It's pretty much the same as charcoal, and that's how Little Su Bao brought these things back.
Tang Bugui sent people to search, and they found many of these stones near Tangjia Village.
There was another mineral vein, which Tang Bugui simply had mined.
Nowadays, the general's mansion uses this kind of stone for burning, so there's no waste of firewood.
Because when His Majesty conferred the title of Xiao Su Bao, he also granted her a fiefdom, and now An County belongs to Xiao Su Bao.
Anxian County is a lower-level county, and it has only improved slightly in the last two years thanks to Fulin.
The emperor assigned An County to Xiao Su Bao simply because he wanted to provide some subsidies to Tang Bugui.
Therefore, this black stone mine now belongs to Xiao Su Bao's private property.
Each year, simply selling these black stones can bring in a considerable amount of money.
"I wonder if the General's Mansion has any way to buy black stones? The black stone shop supplies too few black stones every day, and the price is quite high!"
A slightly plump lady looked at Madam Qian.
"This is the wife of Lord Guan, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!" the nanny whispered to Madam Qian.
"That's right, you don't know, the price of black stone is only a little higher than that of silver wire charcoal, but it burns much longer. It's a pity that each household can only get a maximum of five catties of charcoal per day, how can that be enough!"
Another lady chimed in.
Madam Qian sat in the pavilion drinking tea, a hint of a smile in her eyes.
Of course it has to be limited, after all, this thing is very useful!
Madam Qian smiled but did not answer. Madam Guan noticed this and couldn't help but ask again.
Madam Qian pretended not to see it, and simply smiled slightly, saying to the group, "It's almost time, ladies, why don't you move on?"
This was the first time Madam Qian had entertained so many officials' wives, which was actually quite generous of her.
However, in the eyes of these people, Qian was just a country bumpkin, and they only came because of Tang Bugui and Tang Si.
Little Su Bao blinked and secretly squeezed Qian Shi's hand.
Qian noticed Xiao Su Bao's little movements, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. She then reached out and pulled the little girl back.
They don't want anyone to know about the Black Stone incident yet!
When everyone saw that Madam Qian did not respond, they sensed that something was amiss.
Several shrewd women exchanged glances and began to make their calculations.
Qian ignored them; it was already nearing dusk, and the event was about to begin.
When Qian arrived, Tang Cheng and the others had almost finished their work.
"Mother, please sit down first!"
Tang Cheng breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw Madam Qian approaching.
If Qian doesn't come soon, I'll have to go and call for help.
"Yes!" Madam Qian nodded and pulled Xiao Su Bao to sit in the head seat.
The second and third princes didn't seem like princes today; they seemed more like elders...
Indeed, the two men came over today and kept referring to Tang Si as their nephew, causing the court officials to twitch at the corners of their mouths.
However, many people know that Tang Bugui has a good relationship with these two princes, so they naturally know what's going on.
In terms of seniority, Tang Si is indeed a nephew or niece of these two.
Tang Si was grateful, but remained calm on the surface.
"Alright, it's almost time for the wedding ceremony. Xiao Si, you go ahead and get busy. We'll take care of things here!"
The second prince patted Tang Si on the shoulder, his smile widening.
Tang Si smiled and clasped his hands in gratitude to the Second Prince, saying, "Thank you, Second Uncle!"
The second prince laughed heartily and led his men off to get to work.
Tang Si went to pick up his wife.
Upon seeing Gu Xi, Tang Si's smile deepened.
"It's time for the wedding ceremony!" Tang Si said, holding Gu Xi's hand in a slightly low voice.
"Hmm..." Gu Xi agreed and followed Tang Si to the wedding ceremony.
A large red flower was strung between the two, making them a very pleasing sight.
When they arrived, Madam Qian was already ready. As an elder, Tang Bugui also came over, but today he sat in the lower seat, sitting on either side of Tang Yu.
Tang Yu looked at Tang Si, who had grown much taller, and felt a mix of emotions.
The little guy was just a tiny baby when he came to live with me in An County.
At such a young age, he has more knowledge than I ever imagined!
Over the years, the two have relied on each other for survival, studying in An County.
Seeing the boy grow up, Tang Yu felt as if he were seeing a son, not a nephew.
The woman beside Tang Yu also looked at Tang Si, her eyes filled with a strange expression.
She glanced at Tang Yu, then at Qian Shi.
Qian seemed to sense Tang Yu's wife's gaze and nodded slightly towards her.
Tang Yu's wife quickly returned a smile.
The situation between me and Tang Yu is a bit complicated, but now it seems that the Tang family are all good people.
Tang Yu had already expressed his affection for Qian Shi before their marriage.
So even though Tang Yu's current wife felt a little strange, she was still not jealous.
She knew all this; if she hadn't worked so hard, she might not have had the chance to stand here at all!
Thinking about this made her feel much more at ease.
If Qian really wanted to marry Tang Yu, how could I possibly succeed!
Now that she has become Tang Yu's wife, she should get along well with Qian Shi. Otherwise, jealousy will only push her man further away!
She looked at Tang Yu's handsome face, her eyes shining brightly.
No matter what, I will let this man know how good I am!
"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"
Just then, a voice came.
Tang Yu's wife quickly put aside her own thoughts and looked at the newlyweds.
The couple bowed and prayed towards the outside.
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
As the butler finished speaking, the two turned around and bowed to Madam Qian.
When Madam Qian saw that her fourth son had also gotten married, her nose tingled slightly, but she couldn't hide the smile on her lips.
“Good boy, you are both good children!” Madam Qian said to the two of them.
"Husband and wife bow to each other..."
Tang Si and Gu Xi held the red silk ribbon, their heads slightly bowed.
Wearing a green wedding dress, Gu Xi smiled, her smile unmistakable even by a fan.
She was really happy!
"Send them to the bridal chamber!"
As the words fell, the two were led into the bridal chamber.
The courtyard became lively.
Little Su Bao followed behind the two of them, happily helping them into the bridal chamber.
Unbeknownst to anyone, a faint golden light emanated from the little girl and entered the bodies of the two men.
After escorting the person into the house, the young girl stole another glance at the bride before leaving with a smile.
Tang Si seemed to realize something, and his face flushed slightly.
"Are you tired?"
Tang Si asked in a low voice.
Gu Xi pursed her lips, but shook her head: "Not tired!"
She had been resting in her room, so she wasn't that tired.
It was already dusk when the two looked at each other and smiled.
"Ahem... I still have to go toast. If you're hungry, have something to eat first!" Tang Si looked at the person by the bedside, his lips curving into a bright smile.
Gu Xi couldn't stop smiling. She said, "Okay, you go ahead. I'll be fine on my own!"
Tang Si scratched his head, wanting to say something, but then a shout came from outside: "Hey, Xiao Si, hurry up and go toast the wine!"
Tang Qi rushed over anxiously and called out.
Tang Si glanced at his wife and called out, "I know!"
After saying that, he looked at Gu Xi's face longingly and said, "Wait for me!"
Gu Xi nodded, her eyes filled with an intense smile.
When Tang Qi saw Tang Si come out, his smile became even brighter.
Seeing that no one was around, Tang Qi said, "You should study this book carefully and not be reckless, understand?"
"Second brother...I...I know!"
Tang Si said with a slight stutter.
My heart was pounding nonstop.
Just then, a figure quietly emerged from behind the tree.
The man's expression was rather unpleasant.
He was none other than Young Master Wei. When he took a liking to Gu Xi, he arranged for someone to bring the two together.
Who knew that a Cheng Yaojin would suddenly appear out of nowhere and ruin his plans?
And he didn't even dare to take revenge!
Tang Bugui's intimidation was truly immense, but today he had drunk some wine, and a strange glint flashed in his eyes.
Young Master Wei seemed to realize something and looked toward the location of the new house.
Gu Xi is so beautiful, if I sleep with her today... they'll just have to suffer in silence!
At worst, I can sleep with Gu Xi and then go to the Northeast to find my father!
Thinking this, he became emboldened and headed towards the new house.
Little Su Bao had already gone to find Qian Shi, but she had only gone halfway when she suddenly turned around.
She explained why she had been feeling uneasy all day; even seeing Sister Nuannuan didn't lessen her anxiety.
I just went with my fourth brother to make sure they were safe.
But now...
The little girl lifted her skirt, turned around, and walked away!
Fu Manduo and Su Yun exchanged a glance, and the two followed closely behind.
Neither of them asked why; they simply followed the little girl closely.
Xiao Mobao was even quieter; if he hadn't been standing right next to Xiao Subao, everyone would probably have overlooked his presence.
"Little tiger!" Fu Manduo called out.
Immediately afterwards, a young man appeared.
Upon seeing the young man, Fu Manduo breathed a sigh of relief.
Little Su Bao had just arrived and was now heading towards the new house with practiced ease.
Just as everyone reached the door, they heard a gasp of surprise coming from inside!
Little Su Bao's hair stood on end, and she rushed over almost immediately.
The children were no less formidable, each one displaying a ferocity that surpassed the last.
The door was closed from the inside, but Xiao Su Bao kicked the latch open.
As soon as they entered, they saw a man with his face covered.
The man was startled when he heard the sound behind him.
But when he turned around and saw that they were all children, his malice grew even stronger.
Especially Fu Manduo and Su Yun, the two little girls are growing up to be even more beautiful.
As for Xiao Su Bao, although she's cute, she's too small!
When Xiao Su Bao saw the man turn around, she rushed over almost immediately.
"You bad guy!" Little Su Bao was so angry she almost ground her teeth to powder.
Thankfully they arrived quickly, otherwise...
Little Su Bao thought about what she had just witnessed and wished she could tear that guy to pieces.
"Heh, you little brats, you came here on your own..." Young Master Wei's eyes flashed with a hint of madness!
Little Su Bao didn't care about any of that; she kicked the man hard in the shin.
Click!
Almost at the same time, Young Master Wei's shinbone shattered.
He bent over in pain, and Xiao Su Bao kicked him again, this time directly in his other leg.
Wei Hu screamed in pain, instantly regaining consciousness.
Gu Xi, who was standing to the side, got up from the ground and rushed to Xiao Su Bao.
Gu Xi, protecting Xiao Su Bao, said with a pale face, "Quick, you all get out of here!"
Gu Xi had a wound on her forehead and looked rather disheveled.
Seeing her fourth sister-in-law like this, Xiao Su Bao felt very sad.
Fourth Sister-in-law almost died just now!
"I'm going to kill you all!" Young Master Wei's eyes were bloodshot as he reached out to grab Xiao Su Bao and Gu Xi.
However, before he could make a move, Xiao Mo Bao and Xiao Nao Hu had already charged over.
Fearing that the bridal chamber would be stained with blood, the two worked together perfectly. Little Tiger knocked the man unconscious, while Mo Bao grabbed a stick and hit Wei Gongzi's hands.
"Ah..." Young Master Wei's cry was only for a moment before it came to an abrupt end!
Before Gu Xi could react, she saw two people grab Young Master Wei and drag him out.
Just as she opened her mouth to say something, she felt a small hand pull her hand from behind.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't be afraid!"
The little girl looked tiny, but her eyes were surprisingly bright.
Gu Xi was initially very scared, and even worried that Tang Si would be angry because of this!
But the moment she saw Xiao Su Bao, all her fear vanished!
"I'm not afraid. Are you hurt? Let me see!" Gu Xi asked anxiously, holding Xiao Su Bao's hand.
Little Su Bao shook her head and smiled innocently, "It's okay!"
Xiao Su Bao's lips curled up, and a smile appeared in her eyes.
She secretly opened her third eye and took a look. Fourth Sister-in-law's face was radiant, so it seemed that she was really alright!
Xiao Su Bao breathed a sigh of relief, but she vaguely sensed that something had broken.
On the other side, Lan Chou's face darkened, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
"Who has ruined my plans again!" He stood up abruptly, a cold glint in his eyes.
What Lan Chou wants to do is make the Tang family unlucky and unhappy, and then the dog emperor and his sister will definitely be unhappy too!
The desired effect has been achieved!
But now!
Lian Chou's expression turned slightly unpleasant, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Have someone investigate what's going on with the Tang family!"
Lan Chou's eyes showed a hint of annoyance.
It seems that nothing has been good since I came to Kyoto!
Seeing their boss like this, the men behind him all tucked their tails between their legs and became very obedient.
The eldest is the youngest Yama King in the Yama King's Palace!
This shows just how formidable the leader is.
However, Xiao Su Bao and the others are unaware of this matter at the moment.
Little Su Bao is currently comforting Gu Xi.
On my wedding night, I was almost...
Gu Xi was startled. Qian Shi was entertaining guests when she heard that something had happened, so she rushed over.
Seeing that Gu Xi was alright, he finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Madam Qian was furious; the Wei family truly deserved to die!
This is not only going to ruin Gu Xi, but also his own son!
"This matter cannot be resolved peacefully!" Madam Qian gritted her teeth, wishing she could tear that Young Master Wei to pieces!
"Mother, this matter... cannot be blown out of proportion!"
Just then, Xiao Su Bao seemed to have thought of something and spoke to Qian Shi.
Qian was stunned, and Gu Xi, who was standing next to her, also turned a little pale.
Madam Qian paused, looked at her daughter-in-law's pitiful appearance, and sighed inwardly.
I was so angry that I forgot how much harm this would do to my fourth son's wife.
"Rest assured, even if I have to plead with His Majesty, I will not let that little beast from the Wei family get away with this. We, the Tang family, neither cause trouble nor are we afraid of trouble!"
Even if she had to lose face, she would still go and cry to His Majesty and the Empress.
"Don't worry, if Fourth Brother complains about this, I'll beat him to death!" Knowing what Gu Xi was worried about, Madam Qian walked up to Gu Xi and said gently.
Ms. Qian's hands were a little rough, and she gently patted the back of her hands.
Gu Xi burst into tears.
Since her mother died, Gu Xi has felt like an outsider in the Gu family, with no one to support her.
Even if her biological father knew that her stepmother was bullying her, he wouldn't side with her.
Gu Xi felt a mix of bitterness and trepidation, and for a moment she didn't even know what her emotions were.
"Alright, stop crying. Today is your big day, you can't cry!" Madam Qian said with a smile, gently patting the girl's back.
"Mom, I'm not crying, I'm happy, thank you Mom!"
Gu Xi cried her eyes out, but her heart was filled with warmth.
Her mother-in-law is different from the people in the capital!
Wang Xiuer also ran over, holding a kitchen knife in her hand.
The moment she stepped inside, she quickly hid the kitchen knife behind her back.
"Mother, where is that bastard?" Wang Xiuer lowered her voice, but her eyes held a fierce glint in them!
She watched her fourth son grow up. Although he was a younger brother, she really treated him like a son!
You bastard, how dare you bully Fourth Brother's wife? Do you think they're dead?!
Mrs. Qian rubbed her temples. This second son's wife, she really is…
"Alright, don't scare the fourth son's wife!" Madam Qian glared at Wang Xiuer before looking at Gu Xi.
"Fourth brother's wife, don't be angry with your second sister-in-law. She's a good person, she just doesn't think things through when she does things!"
Madam Qian said something to Gu Xi, then, as if remembering something, continued, "However, you should also practice more at home from now on. Also, ask your little sister for some medicine powder. If anyone bullies you and you can't beat them, use the medicine!"
Gu Xi paused, her big eyes slightly dazed.
fight!
Spread the medicine!
She paused, wanting to say something, but then didn't know what to say!
Something just doesn't feel right!
The Tang family seems different from anyone I've ever met before!
Gu Xi's eyes softened with a smile, and she felt much more at ease.
Seeing that her fourth brother's wife seemed to be really alright, Wang Xiuer finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mother, where is that bastard? I'll go and break all three of his legs!"
Wang Xiuer glanced at Gu Xi, then spoke in a low voice to Qian Shi beside her.
Madam Qian paused for a moment, then said, "Ahem, this child!"
When Wang Xiuer saw Qian Shi's eyes, she instantly put on a fawning expression.
"Ahem, Mom, if there's nothing else, I'll take Su Bao out for a walk!"
After Wang Xiuer finished speaking, she picked up Xiao Su Bao and walked out.
The Qian family...
Never mind, this girl is just deliberately trying to hug Su Bao!
Qian didn't hold it against Wang Xiuer.
As Wang Xiuer turned around, both Qian Shi and Gu Xi saw the kitchen knife tucked into her waistband!
The Qian family...
Gu Xi's eyes widened, and she was momentarily stunned!
This second sister-in-law must truly care for me, otherwise she wouldn't have acted this way.
Gu Xi's eyes welled up with tears, and her nose started to sting.
Looking at her delicate fourth daughter-in-law, Madam Qian felt a bit of a headache.
The eldest son's wife is someone he doesn't have to worry about anything; she's efficient at everything and learns everything quickly.
The second son's wife... is a good person, with no bad intentions, she's really a simpleton.
The third son's wife is skilled in martial arts and has even played the role of a bandit before, so there's even less need to worry about her.
But the fourth son's wife...
She's so delicate and frail, what will become of her in the future?
You know, the fourth son is the top scholar in the imperial examination and will become an official in the future. What should we do?
Ms. Qian sighed, feeling a bit of a headache.
However, these are not things to consider today.
Madam Qian waited inside the house until Sanbao came over and said that the fourth son had drunk too much. Only then did Madam Qian have someone carry the fourth son back.
Qian looked at the fourth son, then at his wife.
He turned to Gu Xi and said, "This kid seems to have had too much to drink. You... you'll have to work harder tonight!"
After saying that, Ms. Qian turned and left!
It wasn't that she didn't want to say more, but her son's face turned red, and Qian knew how much he could drink.
So, this guy did it on purpose!
Suppressing a laugh, Ms. Qian closed the door behind her as she left.
Gu Xi helped Tang Si sit down to the side.
She stole a glance at the young man; he was very handsome, and his cheeks were slightly flushed, making him look exceptionally good-looking.
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