Chapter 295 Wedding
The Marquis' Mansion was going to hold a wedding, so Shen Qingyuan asked for leave in advance.
On the wedding day, guests came to the mansion early in the morning. The three uncles of the Shen family greeted the guests outside the door, while Shen Qingyuan took Shen Qingyue, Shen Qingyu and others to entertain the guests in the front hall.
Chunxi was not stingy this time. Red silk and wedding characters were hung everywhere in the mansion, making it very festive. However, Shen Qingyu was not happy with anything about it.
He couldn't help but sarcastically criticize Shen Qingyuan: "The first time is strange, the second time is familiar. I heard that big brother quickly changed his way of calling me mother. Big brother, why don't you teach us how to overcome that hurdle in our hearts."
When Mo married into the family, Shen Qingyuan was less than ten years old and had no say in the Marquis's Mansion. Shen Qingyu's words made it sound as if he was cold-hearted by nature and could recognize anyone as his mother.
After Shen Qingyu finished speaking, he curled the corners of his lips and laughed mockingly, but the next moment, Shen Qingyuan slapped him in the face.
Shen Qingyuan attacked Shen Qingyu left and right, hitting him six times before stopping.
Shen Qingyuan was very strong, and Shen Qingyu's face was swollen, burning, and his head was buzzing.
After a long while, he finally found his voice: "Shen Qingyuan, why did you hit me?"
This slap came out of nowhere and would definitely be seen by the guests. Shen Qingyu was furious.
Shen Qingyuan straightened his sleeves and raised his eyelids slightly: "Third brother, aren't you humbly asking for advice? I was just teaching you how to change your words. Why, third brother, haven't you learned it yet?"
Shen Qingyuan asked the last sentence softly, but it was full of pressure.
If Shen Qingyu still doesn't understand, then he'll get slapped some more times.
Shen Qingyu's face tightened, and he quickly covered his face and said, "I understand. Don't worry about it, big brother."
Only after Shen Qingyuan went to entertain the guests did Shen Qingyu grit his teeth viciously.
What the hell? Let’s see how arrogant he and Cao Chunxi can be after today!
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Marquis Qingyuan brought people to welcome the bride early in the morning.
In the backyard, Wu and Shen Jinhua were mainly responsible for the reception. Chunxi sat aside observing the etiquette of the younger generation and did not try to steal the limelight. Shen Qingchi, who sat next to her, was even quieter.
Not long after, Madam Zhao from the Taifu Mansion arrived with Yun Wantang.
The Marquis' Mansion didn't have many respectable relatives, and the relative from the Taifu Mansion was considered to have the highest status among all the guests today. When the two arrived, Wu and Shen Jinhua happily went to greet them.
Different from what Shen Jinhua said, Zhao warmly took Wu's hand to congratulate her and chat about family matters, and she also cared a lot about her daughter-in-law Shen Qingchi.
"Chi'er is a well-behaved and sensible child. Now she has given me a warm and sweet little girl. I'm so happy. She and the children were not at home these past two days, and I missed her so much."
Zhao's face was all smiles. Anyone who didn't know her would have thought she doted on Shen Qingchi and his mother. Shen Jinhua couldn't help but roll her eyes when she heard Zhao say, "My fifth brother has just been appointed as the Maritime Customs Commissioner, and Xian'er has gone with him to Wengzhou for training. The mansion has been very busy lately. Thanks to my aunt-in-law's careful care over the past month, Chi'er has recovered so well. I've prepared a shop to thank you, aunt-in-law, so please don't be disgusted."
Shen Jinhua's half-rolled eyes suddenly gleamed with brilliance.
Chunxi had given her two shops before, but the Shen family insisted that Chunxi took them from the dowry left by Xiao and insisted that she give them out. This time, she said she would not give out the shop given by Zhao no matter what.
Thinking of this, Shen Jinhua smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, you are so polite. I am Chi'er's aunt. Her mother is gone, so it's my duty to take care of her. You've been busy with work lately, and we all understand. Even though Chi'er gave birth to a girl, you didn't dislike her at all. I can see how good you are to her."
Shen Jinhua changed her tone and kept praising the Taifu Mansion.
Wu was jealous of Shen Jinhua's acquisition of a shop, and her attitude towards Zhao became increasingly attentive and enthusiastic.
Shen Qingchi, who was sitting next to him, bit his lips and his face turned pale.
Shen Jinhua knew very well what kind of life she had spent in the Taifu Mansion in the past month. Shen Jinhua often helped her to scold the people in the Taifu Mansion for being unscrupulous. She unconsciously regarded Shen Jinhua as her backer, but Zhao Shi just gave her a shop and made Shen Jinhua change her tune. Who would believe that she and her daughter were treated harshly in the Taifu Mansion in the future?
Shen Qingchi was lost in thought when Yun Wantang's gentle voice came over: "Chi'er, why don't you see the child?"
Shen Qingchi shuddered all over, and when he looked up, he met Yun Wantang's face with a faint smile.
Before, she thought that Fifth Aunt spoke softly and gently, always thinking of her, and was better to her than her mother. But now, when she saw her again, she felt a chill on her back.
Shen Qingchi opened his eyes slightly and stared at Yun Wantang without saying a word. Yun Wantang was not angry and asked again in a soft voice.
Wu, who was happily chatting with Zhao, heard this and immediately frowned and scolded, "Chi'er, what are you standing there for? Your fifth aunt is asking you a question."
Wu's voice was loud, and Zhao immediately stopped talking and looked over. Shen Qingchi came to his senses and subconsciously stood up: "Aunt Wu, the child is too young to eat much. I fed him this morning and asked the wet nurse to watch him in the room, so as not to bring him here to disturb everyone."
Yun Wantang smiled and said, "It's normal for children to make noises. I'm experienced in taking care of two children. You can bring the child here and I can help you look after him."
Wu and Shen Jinhua immediately agreed. Regardless of whether Yun Wantang was sincere or insincere, it was a good thing that she was willing to get close to Shen Qingchi's child.
Shen Qingchi clutched the handkerchief tightly, not knowing how to refuse. Just as they were at a stalemate, Chunxi spoke up, "We're going to set off firecrackers later, and it would be bad if the child was startled. Madam is here as a guest today, so there's no reason for us to ask you to help take care of the child. If you didn't know better, you'd think our mansion didn't even have a servant to take care of the children."
Chunxi said this and glanced at Wu and Shen Jinhua, and they both shut up in disappointment.
Shen Qingchi breathed a sigh of relief. Yun Wantang smiled and said, "Ah Xi is really thoughtful."
Soon, Marquis Qingyuan returned with his bride, and firecrackers were heard at the door.
After A Li came to report, Chunxi and Wu and other female guests went to the front hall to watch the ceremony.
Marquis Qingyuan felt sorry for Yao Niang, so he carried her out of the sedan chair, carried her all the way over the brazier and into the main hall. Everyone couldn't help but make a fuss, teasing Marquis Qingyuan for being so strong and healthy at his old age, marrying a second wife who was more than ten years younger than him, and who would have more children to bring to the marquis's mansion in the future.
Hearing these compliments, Marquis Qingyuan's face flushed, as if he had returned to the most glorious days of his youth.
At that time, he relied on his fearlessness to repeatedly achieve remarkable feats on the battlefield, returned victorious from battles, and was promoted to higher positions. No matter where he went, he was praised by everyone.
After entering the hall, Marquis Qingyuan put Yao Niang down and, under the auspices of the master of ceremonies, he and Yao Niang bowed in the hall.
After the ceremony, the two of them offered tea to Mrs. Wu.
Yao Niang was just about to reach out to serve the tea when her body suddenly shook and she knocked over the tray. The tea fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Everyone was shocked. The next moment, Yao Niang pulled back her veil, revealing a pale face. She grabbed the hand of the Marquis of Qingyuan and said in pain, "My Lord, it hurts! My stomach hurts so much!"
As soon as she finished speaking, blood began to seep out from under Yao Niang's body.
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