"Young Miss, don't say that. Today is your big day. If Master and Madam are watching from the heavens, they would definitely wish for you to be happy. Moreover, Second Aunt wouldn't dare to harm you now!"
Yong county seat, Li Jingchu's boudoir. Seeing Li Jingchu's sorrowful expression, Yuelan couldn't help but console her.
"Hmph! She's not afraid of me. She's afraid of the Wang family's power! "
Li Jingchu frowned and coldly retorted.
Back then, Li Zexuan had gone north to eliminate the locusts and untied the knot in her heart. Only then did she open her heart to Wang Renbiao, and their relationship progressed at lightning speed. During that time, Li Jingchu's status in the Li family in the western part of the city soared. Even Second Aunt, Liu Yuerong, who had always bullied her, became respectful when she saw her!
However, good times didn't last long. Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an, who were far away in Suizhou, found out about Li Jingchu and Wang Renbiao. These two' boss' level bosses had personally come to Qizhou a few days ago to break up this pair of lovers. Li Jingchu didn't want to make things difficult for Wang Renbiao in the family, so she took the initiative to leave Yong county and go far away!
Liu Yuerong was naturally overjoyed when she saw this. She seized control of the Li family once again and replaced all the shopkeepers with her own people. She also announced to the public that Li Jingchu had been expelled from the Li family. She wanted to use this to draw a line between the Li family and Li Jingchu so that Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an wouldn't vent their anger on her!
At that time, Liu Yuerong was in high spirits and extremely pleased with herself! After all, the Wang family of Taiyuan was a thousand-year-old family. How could Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an allow their eldest son to marry a merchant's daughter? Without Wang Renbiao's protection, Li Jingchu posed no threat to her!
Just when she thought that the Li family would forever be under her control, Li Jingchu actually returned. She had returned for the bedridden Wang Renbiao! What was even more inconceivable was that after Li Jingchu returned, Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an didn't send people to capture her. Instead, the Li family received a letter of appointment and betrothal gifts from the Provincial Governor's Office!
The dignified eldest son of the previous family, as well as the Governor of Qizhou, actually wanted to marry a merchant's daughter?
Liu Yuerong felt as if her worldview was about to be overturned. But for her, after the confusion came fear. If this marriage went through, then Li Jingchu would completely leap onto the branch and become a phoenix. She had done so many things to Li Jingchu when Li Jingchu was "depressed". If Li Jingchu really climbed onto the branch of the Wang family, how could she let her off so easily?
Therefore, driven by fear, Liu Yuerong had completely transformed into a "bootlicker" during this period. She did her best to prepare for Li Jingchu's marriage. Whenever Li Jingchu had a request, she would readily agree to it. Moreover, she often acted as if she did not retaliate when hit or scolded. As a result, Li Jingchu found it difficult to punish her!
However, Li Jingchu knew that Liu Yuerong's change in attitude was entirely due to her marriage with Wang Renbiao. Once there was a change in the marriage and she couldn't get married to Wang Renbiao, Liu Yuerong would immediately revert to her former attitude!
That was why she said that Liu Yuerong was not afraid of her, but of the Wang family's power!
"Young Miss, no matter what, after you marry Provincial Governor Wang, you can be considered to have escaped the sea of bitterness. In the future, you won't have to look at Concubine Liu's face. You should be happy!"
Maid Yuelan's expression froze when she heard this. After a moment of silence, she softly spoke.
Li Jingchu gently shook her head and said,
"Yuelan, although I'm married, I won't ignore the matters of the family. Father worked hard for half his life to establish this large family business, especially the carriage business. It is the culmination of Father's blood, sweat, and tears. I don't need to say what Concubine Liu's character is like. I can't leave the family business to her! Otherwise, Father's blood, sweat, and tears will be ruined in her hands! "
Back when Li Xingyun committed suicide in the county's prison, Liu Yuerong quickly took over the Li family's business and replaced all the family's shops with her own people. The key was that this woman was not cut out for business. Under her control, the Li family's business deteriorated day by day. In the end, it was Li Jingchu who took back the family's power that the Li family's business gradually improved!
It was because of the lessons learned from the past that the preliminary experience came about!
"But Young Miss, you're about to marry Provincial Governor Wang, and the Wang family is a large aristocratic family. After you become the Provincial Governor's wife, I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to manage the family business, right?"
The maid carefully said as she combed Li Jingchu's hair.
Li Jingchu thought for a moment and said, "Don't I still have you? Yuelan, you've been by my side since you were young. I've never treated you as a servant. When I get married this time, you'll come with me. If it's inconvenient for me to appear in the family business today, then help me! Moreover, I believe that Young Master Wang will understand my difficulties! "
"Pfft ~!"
The maid was very touched by the first half of Li Jingchu's words, but after hearing the last sentence, the maid covered her mouth and laughed. "Young Miss, now that you're about to marry Provincial Governor Wang, why are you still calling him Young Master Wang? You should be calling him Lord Husband, hehe ~! "
"Wretched girl, how dare you make fun of me!"
Hearing this, Li Jingchu's face turned slightly red, and she couldn't help but reach out to scratch Yuelan.
Yuelan hurriedly begged for mercy and said, "Ah ~! Young Miss, please spare Yuelan. Yuelan won't dare to do it again! "
The two of them fooled around, and Li Jingchu's reluctance to part with her about to get married was somewhat diluted.
"Creak ~!"
At this moment, the door to Li Jingchu's room was pushed open from the outside, and a woman in luxurious clothes walked in. As she walked in, she said with a face full of smiles, "Jingchu, are you done with your makeup? The Provincial Governor's wedding procession is about to arrive. Let Auntie help you with your makeup! "
The newcomer was Li Xingyun's second concubine, Liu Yuerong. She was sarcastic, but during this period, she had been Li Jingchu's super bootlicker.
"There's no need! Yuelan has already helped me with my makeup. Auntie, you should help me greet the guests in the front yard! "
Li Jingchu, who had been fooling around with the maid a moment ago, said coldly as she tidied up the phoenix hairpin and crown on her head when Liu Yuerong came in.
Today was her wedding day, and she didn't want to get into a conflict with Liu Yuerong, so she didn't call her by her name. Instead, she called her Auntie.
"Okay, okay, okay! Then I'll go greet the guests in the front yard! Jingchu, our Li family hasn't been so lively in a long time. Your aunt, uncle, and some of your husband's friends from the business world are all here to celebrate! Auntie, you must greet them well! "
Liu Yuerong nodded and beamed with joy.
"Mm! Go ahead, Auntie! "
Li Jingchu said lightly.
"Hehe, that's good! Oh, that's right. Jingchu, when Provincial Governor Wang comes to escort the bride and recites the makeup poem, you should come out after he recites two. Don't embarrass Provincial Governor Wang, understand? Auntie is doing this for your own good! "
Liu Yuerong was about to leave when she suddenly turned around and said this.
"Understood, Auntie!"
Li Jingchu replied carelessly.
She and Wang Renbiao were originally in love, but after a long period of suffering, they were separated and reunited. Now that they were together in public, she naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Wang Renbiao over such a small matter. Most importantly, she couldn't bear to part with him!
Only then did Liu Yuerong leave with peace of mind.
"When Father was framed by that dog official Zhang Liang, no one was willing to speak up for the Li family. But now, those people are all here to congratulate me. Yuelan, do you think they're sincere or not?"
Li Jingchu muttered with a sigh after Liu Yuerong left.
It was clear that Liu Yuerong's words about the Li family's front yard being filled with distinguished guests had provoked Li Jingchu.
"Young Miss …"
The young maidservant didn't dare to answer. She could only lower her head and keep her mouth shut.
"The fickleness of human nature, the fickleness of the world. I will make the Li family better and better! "
After a moment of silence, Li Jingchu muttered to herself.
… … …
"The bridegroom is here! The bridegroom is here! "
Near the hour of the evening, Wang Renbiao, wearing his wedding robes and a large red flower on his chest, rode on a large horse and led the escort party to the Li residence.
The guests of the Li family in the front yard all rushed forward to congratulate Wang Renbiao, all kinds of auspicious words coming out of their mouths. The scene was very lively!
Wang Renbiao was anxious to see the bride he yearned for day and night. After dealing with the guests with a few words, he led the party to the rear yard.
"The bride, hurry her out! The bride, hurry her out! The bride, hurry her out! The bride, hurry her out! The bride, hurry her out … "
The guests of the Li residence also followed and they all began to jeer behind Wang Renbiao.
Because the next step was the most important part of the escort ceremony — makeup urging.
At this time, Liu Yuerong walked over with a smile on her face and said enthusiastically, "Governor Wang is very knowledgeable and talented. I'm sure you can easily compose a make-up hastening poem. My Jingchu is waiting inside!"
After saying that, she leaned close to Wang Renbiao and whispered, "Provincial Governor Wang, this humble woman has asked someone to prepare a few makeup urging poems. Do you think they are useful?"
While speaking, Liu Yuerong took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and wanted to give it to Wang Renbiao.
She wanted to help Wang Renbiao 'cheat'! It had to be said that this woman really had no bottom line when it came to being a bootlicker!
Her little action naturally couldn't escape Leng Yuyao's eyes. Seeing this scene, Leng Yuyao couldn't help but turn her face away with disdain in her eyes. She thought that Li Jingchu was indeed an outstanding woman, but this concubine of hers was really a bit … a bit vulgar. Her young master was the eldest son of the Wang family's first wife and had read tens of thousands of books. Why would he need to rely on others for two mere makeup urging poems?
Wang Renbiao clearly didn't expect Li Jingchu's concubine to be so lacking in integrity. When a woman got married, shouldn't the elders of the bride's family be reluctant to let their daughter get married? When it came to Liu Yuerong, why did it seem like she was afraid that Li Jingchu wouldn't be able to get married today?
After being stunned for a moment, Wang Renbiao discreetly pushed away the small piece of paper Liu Yuerong handed over and said, "Thank you for your good intentions, but I don't need it!"
After saying that, Wang Renbiao flung his sleeves and stood with his hands behind his back. Then he looked towards Li Jingchu's boudoir. At this time, the boudoir door was open, but Li Jingchu was sitting behind a screen. Wang Renbiao could only vaguely see Li Jingchu's figure. As for when Li Jingchu would come out, it would depend on whether his makeup urging poem could move Li Jingchu's heart!
Regarding this, Wang Renbiao was already prepared. In fact, he had already thought of a few makeup urging poems last night. At this time, he pretended to ponder for a moment and then said, "It's said that the candlelight lowers the rouge powder, don't be pretentious in front of the mirror. You don't need to put on heavy makeup, leave your eyebrows to be painted. "
(The general idea is that the bride is sitting in front of the candlelight, combing her hair and putting on makeup in front of the mirror. You don't need to put on a full set of makeup, leave your eyebrows, and someone will come and paint them for you. Wang Renbiao's makeup urging poem was simply a clear stream in the makeup urging world. Most people urging makeup were praising the bride's beauty, but he directly said that he didn't need to wait, he didn't need to wait, he would help her draw her eyebrows in the future. However, it wasn't easy for him and Li Jingchu to be together, so he naturally had a reason to be impatient.)
Everyone was stunned at first, but after they understood the meaning of this poem, they all cheered loudly, "Haha! Good! What a good 'you don't need to put on heavy makeup, leave your eyebrows to be painted'! "
"Provincial Governor Wang really has deep feelings for Miss Li!"
"That's right, that's right! Provincial Governor Wang and Miss Li are really a match made in heaven. Miss Li, quickly come out! "
Li Jingchu, who was behind the screen, couldn't help but tremble after hearing this poem. Wang Renbiao was willing to recite this poem in public, it was enough to show his feelings for her.
At this moment, the servant girl YueLan covered her mouth and laughed, "Hehe! Miss! Son-in-law can't wait any longer! Should we go out … Hey, Miss, wait for me! "
However, before she could finish her words, Li Jingchu had already stood up and ran out.
"She's out! The bride is out! "
Everyone didn't expect that Li Jingchu would come out from behind the screen after Wang Renbiao recited a makeup urging poem. They couldn't help but burst into cheers.
At this moment, Li Jingchu was wearing a phoenix coronet on her head, wearing a bright red shirt with a long skirt that reached the ground. The skirt was tied with a belt, making her look slender and luxurious. She originally had a peerless appearance, and today, she had specially put on light makeup on her face, making her originally pure and beautiful face appear even more beautiful and moving. Wang Renbiao was greatly stunned. After he reacted, he hurriedly went up and said,
"Jingchu!"
"… Renbiao!"
Looking at the lover in front of them who they yearned for day and night, Li Jingchu and Wang Renbiao's eyes were filled with tears at the same time. Carefully counting, it had been nearly a month since they last met. In this month, they had almost paid the price of their lives for this love. Today, they were finally together!
The two of them looked at each other for a long time. At this time, Leng Yuyao stepped forward and said, "Young Master, the auspicious hour is almost here. You have to go back and perform the ceremony!"
"Oh! Okay! "
Wang Renbiao came back to his senses and pulled Li Jingchu's hand. He looked at Li Jingchu affectionately and said, "Let's go, Jingchu. Let's go back and perform the ceremony. From now on, you and I are husband and wife, and we will never leave each other!"
"En!"
Li Jingchu nodded heavily and replied.
Thus, after the two of them bid farewell to Liu Yuerong, the nominal elder of the Li family, Li Jingchu boarded the bridal sedan and Wang Renbiao rode on the horse. The wedding procession turned around and went back to the Provincial Governor's Mansion.
That was the main event of this wedding!
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