Chapter 1921: Chapter 954: Wedding Night (Part 2)
The bride needs to step over a horse saddle and onto roof tiles.
It went smoothly when stepping over the saddle, but when it came to stepping on the tiles, Gu Xiaoshun gasped and patted Gu Yan quietly, saying, "That’s my cement tile! Who took it by mistake?"
"What cement tile?" The tile was taken by Gu Yan, and he picked the thinnest piece so it would be easy to shatter.
Gu Xiaoshun desperately grabbed his head, "It’s over, it’s over. These tiles are what Sis taught me to make, and I brought them to fix the madam’s rooftop... Even I can’t break them!"
In Zhan Country’s customs, if the bride fails to shatter the tile, it is seen as a bad omen and a sign of unchastity.
Yuan Baolin was oblivious to this and lifted one foot onto the tiles.
Gu Changqing’s gaze swept over the tile and immediately sensed something was wrong. Almost as soon as Yuan Baolin’s foot landed, he combined his fingers and released inner strength, smashing the cement tile beneath her foot.
Yuan Baolin stared at the tile she had supposedly crushed to powder, shocked, "Wow? I’m that strong?"
Gu Xiaoshun gave a thumbs up, "Sister-in-law... amazing leg strength..."
Gu Changqing calmly took Yuan Baolin into the Grand Hall.
Gu Marquis and Yao Family were seated high on the Grand Master Chair, Marquis Gu laughed so heartily his eyes disappeared, and Yao Family was also delighted.
"First bow to heaven and earth."
"Second bow to the parents!"
"Bow to each other as husband and wife—"
Yuan Baolin and Gu Changqing didn’t manage the distance well and bowed so earnestly that their heads bumped into each other.
"Ouch!" yelled Yuan Baolin, in pain.
Gu Changqing’s expression stiffened, and he whispered, "Sorry."
The guests watching burst into laughter.
The bride was sent to the bridal chamber first, where she sat on the wedding bed already rolled over by Gu Xiaobao. Gu Changqing glanced at her and said, "I’ll go outside to entertain the guests. If you’re hungry, feel free to eat something first."
Yuan Baolin said, "Then help me take off the wedding veil."
Since their marriage is fake, it didn’t matter who removes the veil, but since Yuan Baolin requested, Gu Changqing picked up the Yu Ruyi on the table and lifted her veil.
What met his eyes was a familiar yet strange face.
Familiar because he did know her, strange because he had never seen her look like this.
The bride’s tender softness, bright as rosy clouds, was beautifully complemented by her attire.
It was also Yuan Baolin’s first time seeing Gu Changqing looking so festive: "You look pretty good in wedding clothes."
Who else besides the Little Marquis could match Gu Family’s junior master in Zhaodu?
"You too," Gu Changqing politely responded.
Yuan Baolin smiled, thought for a moment, then looked at him, asking, "Tonight..."
"Tonight I’ll sleep on the floor." Gu Changqing said, noticing her surprised expression, thinking she was against it, explained, "If I’m not here on the wedding night, people might say I dislike you."
Yuan Baolin awkwardly smiled, "That’s not what I meant; I was asking if I can sleep without waiting for you?"
Gu Changqing: "..."
"You can," he replied.
Yuan Baolin asked again, "So, will anyone come to disturb the bridal chamber? Should I prepare for it?"
Gu Changqing calmly said, "No."
Currently, in the whole Capital City, no one dares to disrupt his bridal chamber.
Xiao Hen and Shangguan Qing might dare, but the former doesn’t have such quirky interests, and the latter is not in Zhan Country.
Yuan Baolin felt reassured, "Then go ahead and be busy, don’t mind me!"
"Okay." Gu Changqing turned and left the room.
He instructed the secret guards to throw out anyone who came to disturb the bridal chamber.
Soon, Gu Xiaobao arrived.
Yuan Baolin looked at the suddenly appearing little child and curiously asked, "Who are you?"
"Xiaobao." Gu Xiaobao introduced himself, "Are you my sister-in-law?"
Yuan Baolin remembered that Gu Changqing had a younger brother, apparently named Xiaobao.
She laughed and said, "Yes, I am your sister-in-law."
"Okay, then this is for you." Gu Xiaobao extended the miniature snack box in his hands to her.
The box looked just like a large meal box, with several layers of drawers and a handle, appearing as if it was made for children to play house.
This family is really thoughtful, paying attention to even the smallest needs of children.
Yuan Baolin took it. As she opened it, a delightful aroma wafted out, and only as she took out each layer did she realize it was filled with food.
There were meats, vegetables, and even steamed buns and snacks—all small and exquisitely made.
"Did your brother ask you to bring it?" Yuan Baolin asked.
"Mm." Gu Xiaobao nodded nodding his head.