Chapter 129
Changsheng finally arrived at Yunxiang two days before Yueming's wedding to escort her to her wedding. Yueming was very surprised to see him: "Brother, I thought you wouldn't be able to make it back!"
Chang Chang pushed his glasses up on his nose with his long finger and said with a smile, "What nonsense! It's not fair for a brother to be absent from his sister's wedding. If I don't come back, who will carry you out? Are you going to walk out by yourself?"
When he was in Hong Kong, he received a telegram from his father saying that Yueming was going to marry Yunkai. He was not very surprised. He felt that this day had finally come.
Although his father told him that the eldest son of the Du family was very attentive to Yueming, he still felt that Yueming and Yunkai would not let it go so easily.
Otherwise, why did Yueming reject his proposal to marry into her family? It's true that Yueming did consider him her own brother, but if she was truly heartbroken, wouldn't it make any difference who she chose? The Du guy might have a better chance, but once Yunkai showed up, everything would be in vain. Because this guy, while of noble birth, was completely shameless, worse than a street urchin.
So, upon hearing the news, he was the most nonchalant of the family. But even though he knew this day would come, he still locked himself in his hotel room and got drunk. He drank and cried. His beloved Yueming, the one he had held in his hands since she could only walk, was finally getting married!
A little later, Du Song arrived, escorting the second master of the Tao family. The Tao chieftain was bedridden, and the eldest master was still imprisoned by Yun Kai, leaving the second master in charge of Lishengmeng. The chieftain was marrying his own niece, so Du Song, the uncle from the natal family, had to come no matter what.
Seeing that his wife's brother now holds great power in Lishengmeng, Lan Yingde is relieved and asks Du Song to withdraw half of his troops from Lishengmeng to come to the Tusi Mansion to serve as guards for Yueming.
Du Song had anticipated Lan Yingde's plan and had already made his selections. He entrusted Li Shengmeng's caravan to his senior apprentice, who he had personally trained, and selected a few skilled warriors who had received favors from the Lan family to escort Master Tao and his family.
Among the people he selected was Little Lahu, who had been entrusted to Dusong when the Lan family left and asked to work with him to sell salt.
Yueming was also very happy to see the little Lahu and asked him, "Has your reluctance to talk been cured after traveling all over the country with Uncle Song?"
Little Lahu scratched his head embarrassedly and smiled with his lips pursed.
Du Song patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "This kid may not speak clearly, but he's a great singer. He managed to sing himself a wife. They got married just before the Water Splashing Festival."
Yueming saw her father remarry, Yehu get married, and little Lahu marry. She herself would soon marry into the Tusi's mansion, leaving only her brother and Aiye alone. At night, she would sit at her dressing table and sigh.
Ai Ye, who was combing her hair behind her, saw her gloomy face in the mirror and asked cautiously, "Miss, do you want to break off the engagement?"
Yueming was almost mad at her: "Who in my family can forgive me if I break off the engagement now?"
It doesn't look like she is afraid of marrying into a chieftain's mansion and being bullied. She has brought a generous dowry and skilled guards. The old lady is sincere in her proposal of marriage. The second young master doesn't dare to go west just because the young lady says east. What else is there to worry about?
Seeing her puzzled expression, Yueming sighed and said, "I'm worried about you, silly sister! You're two years older than me, and your sisters are already married, while you still don't have a husband. How can I not be worried?"
So he was worried about her lifelong event! Ai Ye breathed a sigh of relief and said to Yue Ming as if it was no big deal: "Who said I have no place to stay? Isn't my place to stay in your hands? You are dominating the Tusi Mansion, and I am following you and taking advantage of your power. Isn't it better to serve you than marrying and serving someone else's family?"
Is that the truth? Yueming was stunned: "No, can you really serve me forever?"
Ai Ye blinked in confusion: "Is it not possible?"
Yueming was stunned by the question: "It's not impossible... No, you should have a family of your own! A girl's youth is limited. If you waste it, it will be a lifelong thing."
Ai Ye held the comb and looked at Yue Ming sadly: "Miss, are you going to drive me away?"
Yueming held his forehead with his hand in pain: "Don't make trouble, I'm talking to you about something serious!"
Ai Ye blinked her eyes innocently and said, "I'm not causing any trouble. I'm telling the truth! Instead of serving someone else's family, I'd rather serve you. Serving you means eating well, dressing well, and getting paid. Serving my husband's family, I'm exhausted, but my in-laws think it's my duty. Not only do I not contribute anything, but they might even find fault with me. Why should I endure that?"
Unexpectedly, Ai Ye's ideas were so modern. Yue Ming squinted at her and murmured, "I didn't have any thoughts at first, but after hearing what you said, I really want to run away from the marriage."
Ah! Her confession actually led the young lady down a wrong path. The master knew she would be beaten to death. She quickly said, "You are different from me. There is no need for you to personally serve your parents-in-law. The second young master protects you, so no one dares to pick on you."
"You can't wait on me all your life. You say having a family is a burden, but when you see others loving their husbands and enjoying life with their children, while you're all alone, you still envy them."
Ai Ye compromised and said, "Okay, okay, if I really want to get married, the worst that can happen is that I marry Feng Xiaosai!"
Yueming was dumbfounded. "What do you mean by 'at worst I can marry Feng Xiaosai'? Would Feng Xiaosai agree with you talking so self-righteously?"
Ai Ye curled her lips and snorted, "Feng Xiaosai really likes me! Otherwise, why would he always follow me around in Tengchong? No matter how much I scolded him or chased him away, he wouldn't leave."
Yueming was puzzled: "Isn't that to help Han Yunkai find out if there are any men pursuing me?"
Ai Ye asked confidently, "Then why didn't he ask Ye Hu? Why would he just keep chasing after me and seeing my cold face?"
Of course, it's because you're easier to talk to! Yueming wisely swallowed the words back. To puncture a young girl's pink dream would be to be struck by lightning. She calmly said to Ai Ye, "I'm sleepy and want to sleep. Let's discuss this issue next time."
Ai Ye helped her draw the mosquito net and close the door. As soon as she left, Yue Ming couldn't help laughing and rolled on the bed.
Feng Xiaosai, you, Han Yunkai's lackey, have finally met your end! Since my Ai Ye has chosen you, then you should just wash yourself clean and offer yourself to me. Otherwise, I'll have your dear master personally tie you up and send you to Ai Ye's bed.
Because Yunkai was already a chieftain, according to the rules, he couldn't come to the wedding in person. After Madam Lan and Madam Tao Er helped Yueming with her makeup, the head steward Tao had already entered the mansion to urge her to marry. He had the accompanying maid bring the tray containing the Yintai ceremonial crown and Yunjian, and clasped his hands together to salute Yueming: "Your Excellency Zhaofa Yintai, I am here to take you back to the mansion on the orders of the supreme Zhaofa chieftain. Together with our supreme chieftain, we will form a Qinjin and Yanmian family."
Lan Yingde personally helped Yueming put on the ceremonial crown. Looking at his daughter, who was about to leave home, he should have given her some words of advice, but his mind was in a mess and he completely forgot all the auspicious words about marital harmony. In the end, he could only hold Yueming's shoulders and, with trembling lips, said, "Be well."
Yueming nodded with tears in her eyes: "Don't worry, I won't be willful again."
Hearing this, Lan Yingde almost burst into tears. How could a woman who had left her natal family and tolerated the fact that her relatives were not around her still be so willful?
He gritted his teeth and said to Changsheng, "Carry your sister out!"
Changsheng half-knelt in front of Yueming, bowed and said to Ai Ye: "Help the young lady up."
Lying on Changsheng's broad back and hugging his neck, Yueming whispered in his ear, "Brother, thank you."
Changsheng smiled and said, "What are you thanking me for? There's no need to talk about this between us siblings."
Yueming buried her head and choked up, "I should thank you. You carried me on your back when I was little, and now you're carrying me to get married. You carried me on your back for so many years, and I took it for granted. I never even said thank you."
Changsheng's eyes moistened, and he held back his tears as he said, "Of course a brother should carry his sister on his back! Even if you get married, you can still climb on your brother's back whenever you want."
Yueming shook her head: "No, from now on, the only ones you can carry are my sister-in-law and my nephew and niece."
The dangling tassels on the earrings slid across his neck, and Changsheng's breath hitched. He wanted to say something, but it was too late. The elephant sedan was right in front of him, carrying his sister to her husband's home.
The elephant servant ordered the elephant to kneel down, and Changsheng carried Yueming into the sedan chair. Ai Ye stepped forward to help her put her clothes in order. Looking at Yueming, who wore a golden crown and a red wedding dress embroidered with gold lotus flowers, Changsheng smiled tearfully and said, "Whether you marry or I marry, our brother-sister relationship is lifelong. You will always be number one in my heart."
Yueming also smiled with red eyes and said, "If you were so sweet to other girls, you would have found me a sister-in-law long ago."
Changsheng covered his face with his hands to hide his tears, and forced a smile, saying, "I can't say these words to other girls." After that, he turned around and went into the house in a hurry.
Lan Yingde knew his adopted son's thoughts and did not blame him for his impoliteness. He just waved to Yueming in the sedan chair and said, "Go!"
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