Chapter 204 Block First
Chapter 204 Block First
Liu Song felt a little dizzy and knew he couldn't drink anymore. Just as he was about to say some polite words, the three sisters of the Zhou family arrived.
Zhou Wen took the lead and said with a smile: "Logically, we girls shouldn't act so foolishly, but today is our eldest brother's big day, so we have to help greet the guests."
She pushed Zhou Qi, and Zhou Qi nodded at Liu Song with the wine glass in hand: "Please do me the honor, Lord Liu." He drank it first.
How could Liu Song dare not drink? This was the Crown Prince's cousin! She was very likely to become the Imperial Concubine!
Zhou Mian didn't know what to say, so he raised his glass to Liu Song and drank first.
This person is also the prince’s cousin!
Liu Song drank another glass.
Zhou Wen pushed his two sisters to the back and stepped forward with the wine glass. He said with a smile, "Master Liu, you are a close minister of the Crown Prince. Your arrival is an honor to our humble home. Please be sure to drink this glass."
"Miss Third, you are too kind, too kind..." Liu Song drank another glass.
"Alright!" Madam Zhou Er waved her hand, "Let's not disturb Master Liu's peace anymore. Let's go back quickly!"
A group of people left in a hurry.
Liu Song touched his forehead, which was covered in sweat. He turned his head to look at Zhang Jinzhi and felt that he was seeing double. He said with a thick tongue, "Brother Zhang Nian, I'm afraid..."
"Eat your food!" Zhang Jinzhi interrupted him, made him sit down, and asked him to eat.
However, the wine used to entertain Liu Song was very strong. He drank it on an empty stomach and drank it quickly. At this moment, the alcohol started to rise, and he fell asleep as he lay down on the table.
Zhang Jinzhi's smile faded, and he thought that this man's alcohol tolerance was acceptable. He asked someone to carry him into the inner room and put him on the kang, and then he continued to attend the wedding.
As Madam Zhou Er and her group left the courtyard, Zhou Wen couldn't help but laugh. He took Madam Zhou Er's arm and said with a smile, "Mother, you are so naughty. You let us drink plain water as wine!"
Mrs. Zhou Er tapped her forehead with her finger and said, "You're a girl, why are you in such a hurry to drink?"
He apologized to Aunt Zhao again: "My dear, I'm sorry for putting you in such a difficult position!"
"Oh!" Aunt Zhao waved her hands, "What's the big deal? He's an official!" She knew that Mrs. Zhou also saw Liu Song's disdainful look.
Mrs. Zhou Er pushed her daughter aside, took Aunt Zhao's arm, and said with a smile, "They are irrelevant people. Let's ignore them! Let's go, let's get down to business!"
Normally, the mother from the bride's family is not allowed to attend the wedding, but special arrangements were made, so Aunt Zhao and her son were arranged to sit at the main table.
The wedding process was interrupted due to Mrs. Zhou's departure, but can now continue.
After the wedding ceremony, Zhou Yu sent Qin Ying back to the bridal chamber.
The bridesmaid spread the tent and sang a song. She watched them eat the longevity noodles and cakes made with descendants' cakes and drink the wedding wine. She then helped them braid their cut hair into heart-shaped knots, put them into a special purse and gave it to Zhou Yu, then she and the other happy people withdrew.
Zhou Yu was so nervous that his palms were sweating and he even forgot how he had just used the brand new weighing rod to lift the veil.
Qin Ying lowered her head slightly, and the gorgeous phoenix crown covered most of her face.
"Um," Zhou Yu swallowed his saliva, "Madam...Madam..."
Qin Ying couldn't help but burst out laughing. She was originally very nervous, but when Zhou Yu made her laugh, her nervousness faded away.
"Madam," Zhou Yu said awkwardly, his face flushed, "I, I'm nervous."
Qin Ying raised her head and glanced at him quickly, then lowered her head again and replied softly, "Me too."
Zhou Yu exhaled and asked softly, "Are you tired? You didn't eat anything this morning, did you? Are you hungry? Those things weren't cooked yet. Should I ask someone to bring you some more food?"
"Don't worry about me here," Qin Ying whispered, "Qi'er and Mianmian agreed that you can come and accompany me after you go to toast."
Zhou Yu said worriedly, "Why don't you take off the phoenix crown first? It looks very heavy." He wanted to help and raised his hand, but didn't know where to start.
"Well," Qin Ying said, "although the phoenix crown is gorgeous, it is indeed heavy. After wearing it for a whole day, her neck is sore. "You go and toast first. It's not good to keep the guests waiting for too long."
Zhou Yu was still a little worried. "My sisters are quite obedient. If you need anything, just tell them directly."
Qin Ying looked up at him quickly, a smile on her lips, and responded softly.
Zhou Yu then left, but he still couldn't let go. He asked someone to call the three sisters over, asked them to bring some food, and told them to accompany Qin Ying well.
Zhou Wen said with a grin, "Don't worry, brother. We will never let your sister-in-law suffer any injustice!"
Zhou Qi also said, "The guests are waiting in front. Come on, brother, we are here!"
Zhou Mian didn't say anything, but just smiled and raised the food box in his hand. They had already prepared the food!
An An poked his head out from the corner and made a face: "Uncle Zhou, I'm here, just don't worry!"
"You kid," Zhou Yu patted her head and said with a smile, "Why don't you change your words?"
An An reached out to him for a red envelope, "You haven't expressed your gratitude yet!"
Everyone laughed.
Zhou Yu was afraid that the food would get cold if he waited too long, so he urged them into the house and went to the front.
Four girls, three big and one small, came into the house and saw Qin Ying taking off the phoenix crown, so they hurried over to help.
Zhou Mian put the food on the table and said, "Sister-in-law, come and eat something first, and don't rush to remove your makeup."
"Yes, yes," Zhou Wen pulled Qin Ying over, "Sister-in-law's makeup looks really good today. Let's look at it a little longer!"
"My mom looks beautiful every day!" An An put her hands on her hips and shouted, "No, that's not right! She looks prettier every day!"
Everyone started laughing again.
This made Qin Ying's shyness disappear. Although she changed her address, the person in front of her was still someone close to her. She asked, "Have you all eaten? Let's eat some together. I can't finish all this."
"Okay," Zhou Qi handed her a pair of chopsticks first, then sat down with An An in her arms, "Then let's eat together."
After a simple meal, several people gathered together to chat and laugh. Qin Ying was not used to wearing makeup like this, so she washed it off and changed into a lighter red dress.
The lights of the dragon and phoenix wedding candles popped and An An's little head nodded. She got up early and was busy all day, so she was already very sleepy.
Zhou Qi held her up and said softly, "I'll take her to bed first, you guys chat."
Zhou Wen stood up immediately and said, "Eldest sister, I'll accompany you." Although they were only separated by a wall, Zhou Wen was worried about the guests at today's banquet and people coming from the capital.
Zhou Qi wanted to say no, but Qin Ying persuaded her: "Listen to Wenwen."
After the two men left, Zhou Mian whispered, "Sister-in-law, the messenger from the capital has arrived today. I don't know what bad news he brought."
"How do you know it's all bad news?" Qin Ying put her arm around her shoulders and said soothingly, "Don't forget the bad side of things. Even if you encounter something unpleasant, how do you know there won't be a turning point?
"Besides, with so many of us, we can work together and solve any problems we encounter."
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