novelhk Chapter 106 Newlywed Troubles
Chapter 106 Newlywed Troubles
On the eve of the wedding, Tian Shuo descended like a dazzling star, making the bed for his brother and sister-in-law. His auspicious words flowed like a string of melodious notes: "Stepping into the new room, my heart is filled with joy. The newlyweds sent me to make the bed. Make the bed, make the bed, may your house be filled with children and grandchildren, first a precious son, then a lovely daughter. This bed is a good choice; may the couple's love be stronger than gold until they grow old together. This bed is wide; may gold and silver mountains pile up like mountains. This bed is long and slender like an arrow; next year, a top scholar will surely emerge!" After he finished speaking, thunderous applause and cheers erupted.
The same procedure was followed at the Su family's side. The one making the bed was the eldest son of the Su family, who was also Su Yuning's nephew. His auspicious words were like heavenly music, which was very interesting: "Making the bed, making the bed, joy fills the room. First make the four corners, then the center. Husband and wife are deeply in love, sharing the same bed and pillow. May you have a long and happy marriage." Everyone applauded and cheered.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the long-awaited auspicious wedding day arrived. Sunlight streamed into the bustling city, where Su Yuning and Pang Niu arrived early, meticulously dressing up and donning their vibrant and gorgeous wedding attire. Meanwhile, the village chief's nephew and the handsome Ye Beichen, leading a beautifully decorated sedan chair and a lively band, joyfully set off for the city to welcome their beautiful bride.
At this moment, inside the Princess's residence, Princess Wan'er was gazing intently at Su Yuning, who was dressed in a phoenix gown and embroidered robes, looking stunningly beautiful. A slight smile of admiration played on her lips as she softly said, "Little sister, you are truly as beautiful as a fairy today, like a celestial being descended to earth." Hearing Princess Wan'er's praise, Su Yuning blushed, smiled shyly, and replied, "Sister-in-law, you flatter me too much!"
Afterwards, Su Yuning waited in the princess's residence for her wedding day. Princess Wan'er and the gentle and lovely Yang Yuyan served as bridesmaids, accompanying Su Yuning and preparing to send her off to the bridal sedan chair that symbolized happiness and bliss.
Meanwhile, the chubby girl chose to get married in a vibrant gym. Her best friend, Chestnut Girl, naturally became her bridesmaid, happily escorting her to the altar.
Finally, the long-awaited auspicious hour arrived, and a deafening barrage of firecrackers erupted, seemingly engulfing the entire city in a joyous and peaceful atmosphere. The two brides boarded their respective bridal sedan chairs almost simultaneously, beginning an important journey in their lives.
However, fate is unpredictable. Just as their bridal sedan chairs reached the city gate, a sudden incident shattered the peaceful and orderly scene. The elegant yet somewhat unruly Young Master Gu led a group of people to abduct the bride! Chaos erupted instantly; Young Master Gu's brothers and the sedan chair bearers grappled and fought fiercely. Taking advantage of the chaos, Young Master Gu swiftly grabbed one of the brides, whose head was covered by a red veil, leaped onto his horse, and galloped away, leaving behind only billowing dust and gasps of surprise.
Just then, Ye Beichen was frantic with worry, while the village chief's nephew was even more anxious, like an ant on a hot pan. Without a word, the two immediately mounted their horses, cracked their whips, and galloped off, trying to catch up with the figure that was already receding into the distance. However, despite their best efforts, Gu Wanfeng was far more familiar with the capital city. Like a nimble fish, he skillfully avoided all obstacles and tracking routes. In the end, Ye Beichen and the village chief's nephew could only watch helplessly as Gu Wanfeng and his bride disappeared from sight.
After a long journey, Gu Wanfeng finally arrived at a residence by the dock with his bride. He was incredibly excited, and with trembling hands, he slowly lifted the red veil from his bride's head. However, the moment the veil fell, Gu Wanfeng froze, standing there as if struck by lightning.
Almost simultaneously, the two widened their eyes and asked in unison, "Who are you?!"
The woman in front of me was plump and had a cute, innocent face. When she heard the question, she lowered her head shyly and said softly, "I am Tianqi's bride, Tiantian."
Hearing this, Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but smile bitterly, then shook his head and sighed, "Alas, what a twist of fate. Actually, I didn't mean to steal your bridal sedan chair. I just heard that Su Yuning was getting married today, but the groom wasn't me, so I impulsively did this absurd thing." Then, he raised his head, looking honestly at the plump girl in front of him, and continued, "I've always harbored feelings for Su Yuning, and I thought I could marry her, but in the end, it was all for nothing."
Upon hearing this, the chubby girl showed a hint of pity on her face. She frowned slightly and replied softly, "I sympathize with your situation, but to be honest, I'm not very familiar with Su Yuning, so I'm afraid I can't help you much." After saying that, the chubby girl sighed softly, looking somewhat helpless.
"It's alright, it's really my fault! It's all my fault for delaying such an important day for you, and for not being able to let you ride in the bridal sedan chair on time. How about this, I'll personally escort you to the bridal sedan chair." Gu Wanfeng suggested sincerely and apologetically.
Upon hearing this, Fatty Sweetie hurriedly waved her hands vigorously and said, "Oh dear, that won't do! If Brother Tianqi finds out there's no one in the bridal sedan chair, he definitely won't want me anymore." After saying this, tears welled up in her already small eyes, making her look extremely pitiful.
Seeing this, Gu Wanfeng scratched his head, his face full of guilt, and muttered to himself, "Sigh, it's all my fault, it's all my fault for making things like this. So... what should we do now?" For a moment, the two of them stood there, looking worried and helpless.
Just then, a commotion suddenly arose from afar. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people walking briskly towards them. It turned out that the wedding procession had finally arrived, and the person at the head of the procession was none other than Brother Tianqi himself.
When Tianqi saw Gu Wanfeng and Tiantian standing together from afar, his once handsome face instantly darkened, looking extremely unpleasant. Upon approaching, he frowned and demanded in a harsh tone, "What are you two doing here? What's going on?"
Gu Wanfeng didn't dare to delay for a moment and quickly stepped forward to explain the whole incident to Brother Tianqi. After listening, Brother Tianqi snorted heavily and said coldly, "Forget it, it's too late to say anything more. Tiantian, you should come home with me."
Upon hearing this, Tian Tian was slightly taken aback. She glanced at Gu Wanfeng beside her with a hesitant look, seemingly still harboring some concerns. However, in the end, she bit her lip, slowly turned around, and walked towards Brother Tianqi.
Gu Wanfeng was filled with dejection, like a withered leaf in late autumn, lonely and helpless. He slowly turned around, his heavy steps feeling as if they carried a thousand pounds, each step so difficult. Just then, a clear and sweet voice, like a nightingale's, suddenly came from behind him: "Brother Gu, don't be discouraged. Perhaps Miss Su does have a place for you in her heart." This voice was like a ray of warm sunshine, piercing through the thick gloom in Gu Wanfeng's heart.
Gu Wanfeng's heart skipped a beat. Yes, how could he have been so foolish? He hadn't even bothered to truly understand Su Yuning's innermost thoughts. Thinking this, he clenched his fists tightly, secretly resolving that no matter what fate awaited him, he would find Su Yuning and get to the bottom of things. Even if the final result wasn't what he hoped for, at least he wouldn't be left with a lifelong regret!
With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, Gu Wanfeng embarked on his journey to Xinghua Village to find Su Yuning. Along the way, his emotions surged and churned like a turbulent sea. Finally, he arrived at Xinghua Village and met the person he had longed for day and night—Su Yuning.
Gu Wanfeng took a deep breath and mustered his courage to ask, "Yu Ning, I just want to know... is there still a place for me in your heart?" However, Su Yu Ning's answer was like a bucket of ice water, mercilessly dousing his burning heart. Her face was cold, her eyes revealing a hint of resolve, as she coldly said, "Gu Wanfeng, let bygones be bygones. I now yearn for this peaceful rural life, to live my life with Ye Beichen. I no longer want to be involved in any emotional entanglements."
Hearing these words, Gu Wanfeng felt as if his heart had been struck hard with a sledgehammer, the pain almost unbearable. Yet, he was still unwilling to give up, and said in a trembling voice, "Yu Ning, have all those beautiful times and deep feelings we shared simply vanished like smoke?" Su Yu Ning turned her head slightly, not daring to meet Gu Wanfeng's pained and resentful gaze. She simply sighed softly, then turned away from him, speaking in an almost cold tone, "Go. From now on, don't come looking for me here again." With that, she took light yet firm steps and gradually disappeared from Gu Wanfeng's sight.
Gu Wanfeng walked back dejectedly. Passing a rice paddy, he saw an old farmer working hard. Seeing his forlorn expression, the farmer invited him to sit down and rest. Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but pour out his troubles. The old farmer laughed heartily, "Young man, things in this world rarely go as planned. Since the girl isn't interested, why not look around at the other beautiful things around you? The crops in this field, if you cultivate them diligently, will always yield a harvest; life, if you live it positively, will always have its joys."
After listening to the old farmer's words, Gu Wanfeng felt a sense of relief. Looking at the vast fields, he thought that perhaps he too could begin a new life and forget the unrequited love he had felt. He thanked the old man and hurriedly rode back to the capital.
The village chief's house was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and joy. The village chief's wife stood beaming at the door, holding a bright red curtain. The curtain was a full seven feet long, embroidered with exquisite patterns and adorned with a pair of glittering gold hooks, making it look exceptionally luxurious.
As the village chief's wife hung the beautiful curtain high, she murmured, "A seven-foot-long red curtain, with a pair of golden hooks on either side. Hanging the curtain above brings forth a noble son, hanging it below brings forth a top scholar." Her voice was clear and resonant, as if carrying endless blessings and expectations, which made everyone present smile with joy.
Meanwhile, at Old Su's house on the other side, a similarly joyous and peaceful scene unfolded. Helping to hang the door curtains was the warm and cheerful Aunt Sun, who was busy with her tasks, all smiles. She cheerfully proclaimed, "Eight Immortals above, Eight Immortals below, I hang the door curtains for the newlyweds. Hanging the upper curtain brings a precious son, hanging the lower curtain brings a top scholar, hanging both sides together, next year they'll have a pair of chubby babies!" These auspicious words immediately drew enthusiastic applause and cheers from the surrounding crowd.
Despite a few minor hiccups along the way, everything went smoothly in the end. In the village chief's spacious and bright hall, the village chief's nephew and the plump, auspicious-looking bride held a solemn yet heartwarming wedding ceremony. Tian Shuo bustled about, serving the newlyweds fragrant wedding wine and respectfully offering them steaming hot tea, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
After the ceremony, everyone was immersed in joy, celebrating the newlyweds' marriage and wishing them a happy and fulfilling life together. The wedding concluded perfectly in this joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, the Su family home was also filled with a joyous and festive atmosphere. Lanterns and colorful decorations adorned the ancient and dignified mansion, and red ribbons fluttered in the breeze, as if painting the entire world with a hue of happiness.