Chapter 81: Sister Gets Married

  Please help, this person is always finding ways to follow her around and talk to her for no reason.

  Yao Cun's mind was filled with vigilance, originally thinking that Ma Shi had intentionally placed him as a spy by her side to monitor her actions. However, upon closer inspection, it didn't seem like it. Besides, Ma Shi already had her own maid, so why would she need to bring someone from her hometown to spy on her?

  Looking at Ma Huai'an's words and deeds, his appearance and demeanor, if Yao Cunhui still doesn't know what he is up to, then she would be a fool!

  Yao Cunhui was furious: This thing that doesn't know life or death has decided to hit her on the head!

  In that case, she might as well learn from Wang Xifeng!

  Ma Huai relied on his parents' doting, and from an early age, he was a bold one. He also managed to win over the favor of the Ma family, and even the slaves in the Yao household looked up to him. In the Yao household, his boldness was just as great. At this time when he was infatuated, how could he care about anything else? Yao Cun Hui easily lured him into her trap.

  On a dark and windy night, Ma Huai'an hid quietly in a deserted corridor waiting for a secret meeting with Yao Cunhui, when he was suddenly drenched by cold water falling from the sky. When he came to his senses and wanted to leave, the doors on both sides of the corridor were already tightly closed.

  In early March, the capital city was still chilly in the evening. Ma Huai'an was again secretly manipulated by Yao Cunhui during the day to eat food that easily caused diarrhea. At night, he was doused with cold water and blown with cold wind, causing his intestines to churn immediately. This night could be described as a living hell. The next day, when he was discovered by others, he had already fainted on the icy ground, surrounded by filthy things that he couldn't hold in, and the stench filled the air from afar.

  A big man stayed in the inner house at night and didn't go out, which already made Old Master Yao furious. Seeing this appearance of being neither human nor ghost made him so angry that he almost died, and he scolded Mrs. Ma severely. Mrs. Ma also felt ashamed and swallowed her anger without daring to argue back in front of Old Master Yao, instead she had to accompany him with soft words to beg for mercy.

  "Send him away! Don't let him come back again!" Old Master Yao ordered coldly: "At least, before Jia'er gets married, I don't want to see this person in the mansion again!"

  "Isn't that a bit too much, Old Master? He's still someone from my mother's family!" Madam Ma couldn't hold back her face and heart, and muttered under her breath.

  "Hmph!" Old Master Yao sneered coldly, "If you weren't from your mother's family, I would have had people beat him to death with rods and thrown him into a chaotic grave long ago. How could he get off so easily?! Appearing in the inner courtyard at midnight, Madam, what intentions does he have that need me to say?!"

  However, Old Master Yao only thought that Ma Huai'an was trying to flirt with one of the servant girls and never expected that he had set his sights on his own daughter.

  Ma was shocked, his face suddenly turned pale, and he didn't dare to argue anymore. He turned around and scolded Ma Huai for being useless. When asked why, he refused to say anything. Seeing his pale face, constant coughing, and weak appearance, he couldn't help but feel heartbroken. At the same time, he was worried that if his brother and sister-in-law found out about this, they would be unhappy, so he didn't say anything more. In his heart, he secretly regretted not sending him away from the mansion to avoid trouble.

  Ma Huai was furious and humiliated by Yao Cun Hui's teasing, but he dared not speak out, his heart seething with anger, wanting to teach her a lesson. Yet, thinking of her appearance, he couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart, feeling both love and hate at the same time, secretly vowing to get her into his hands no matter what.

  Ma Huai'an was driven away, and Yao Cunhui's life returned to calm.

  Before long, it was the day of Yao Cun Jia's inauguration. On this day, the Yao family was crowded with people, firecrackers were ringing, gongs and drums were loud, and the atmosphere was extraordinary. Guests came and went to congratulate and offer their best wishes, and everyone's face was filled with smiles.

  In the midst of this lively and festive atmosphere, Yao Cun Jia bid farewell to his parents with the support of his bride, said goodbye to his sisters and brothers, got into the large red flower sedan chair, and walked out of the main gate of the Yao family.

  Looking at the sister's fiery figure in the midst of the crowd, amidst the deafening gongs and drums and the laughter and chatter of the people, Yao Cunhui stood quietly by the wall. All the sounds wove together into a chaotic background, filling her ears but unheard, her eyes had only that one flash of red.

  Sister finally got married! No matter what, compared to her past life, she is now radiant and boundless. As for the future, it depends on how she manages it! She believes that a good start means better development, and her sister in this life will surely reap her own magnificent life! After all, her previous life was too bitter!

  After Yao Cunjia's lively and joyful wedding, everyone in the Yao family felt a sense of relief that a major event had been completed.

  Old Master Yao has given his word that after someone from the Xie family comes to report the good news, everyone in the mansion will be heavily rewarded!

  Only when Yao Cun Jia and Xie Fu Yun had gone through the wedding ceremony, entered the bridal chamber, and the mother-in-law had inspected the red silk handkerchief and drunk the tea offered by the new daughter-in-law, was the new daughter-in-law's status officially recognized. It was only then that this marriage was truly settled.

  It will be around April 12th or 13th before news from the Xie family can arrive.

  Mr. Yao was absolutely convinced of his daughter's innocence, and the good news from the Xie family would definitely come, so he didn't worry about it at all. He had already instructed Mrs. Ma to prepare the reward money early on, and when the Xie family reported the good news, they would distribute the reward money and let everyone share in the joy.

  On the side of Yao Cun Jia, along the Grand Canal by waterway south, fortunately at this time the water flow is calm and has not yet reached the flood season, all the way it's still relatively peaceful. Lan Xiang, Liu Li four accompanying maids fainted all the way, vomiting out yellow bile, but Yao Cun Jia and Lu He, Lu Ye were fine. Yao Cun Jia and her servants didn't know that this was the effect of the sachet given by Yao Cun Hui.

  On the auspicious day, after a series of ceremonies including entering the door, bowing to the ancestors and exchanging vows, they finally entered the bridal chamber. Yao Cun Jia's head was spinning, her mind foggy and disoriented, but that handsome face in her mind became clearer and clearer. She had thought it through and made up her mind long ago, but at this moment, she couldn't help feeling a little nervous again, her palms sweating as she held his hand.

  Xie's family this time married the eldest daughter-in-law, who would be the future mistress of the house. In order to maintain her dignity as the mistress from the very beginning, it was not allowed to make a fuss in the bridal chamber, and even more so, no one was allowed to play tricks on the bride to embarrass her and affect her future image. The crowd that rushed into the bridal chamber to watch the excitement only laughed and jokingly teased for a few sentences, said some auspicious words, and then retreated one by one under the kind and polite smiles and words of the matchmaker and the elderly nannies.

  The red silk had been scattered, the auspicious words on the wedding veil had been read out, and the nuptial cups had been drunk. After the matchmaker and the old women had sung their congratulatory songs in sections, they finally withdrew, leaving only the newlyweds and their attendants, Green Lotus, Green Leaf, as well as two maids from the Xie family, Starlet and Ruo Fang.

  The house was filled with bright red and gold colors, festive and vibrant. Several dragon and phoenix red candles as thick as a wrist were placed on the table, their bodies intricately carved with gilded peony patterns. The three or four inch long flames flickered softly, casting a warm glow over the entire room. The air was filled with a sweet, soft, and intoxicating fragrance that made one feel dizzy.

  Yao Cun Jia wore a glossy and smooth peony eight treasure hairpin, at this time the phoenix crown had been removed, on the coiled and complex bun there were only a few red gemstone hairpins used to fix her hairstyle, the ruby pendants in the shape of double happiness characters hanging from her ears made no sound as they swayed gently in the windless air, just like her mood at this moment.

  Her hands were clasped together on her knees, and her slender fingers, like frost, stood out against the intricate beauty of the large red fabric. She slightly lowered her head, not daring to look at her husband, this handsome man with whom she had a fleeting acquaintance.

  For a moment everyone was silent. The two masters did not know what to say, and the four maids dared not speak. The atmosphere in the room was somewhat awkward for a while.

  A red spark "crackled" out a faint sound, bursting into dazzling fireworks, sparks splashing everywhere, the only sound in the silence.

  "After a day of fussing, Grandma must be hungry. Help Grandma eat something, I'll go take a bath." Xie Fu Yun finally said lightly after clearing his throat.

  The green lotus finally let out a breath of relief, and the hanging heart quietly put down.

  "Yes, sir!" The four of them bowed their heads in unison. Green Lotus and Green Leaf naturally went to support Yao Cun Jia, while Xing Er and Ruo Fang stepped forward to serve the Shuai family's sedan chair.

  Xie Fu Yun stopped Star and Ruo Fang, and when she spoke again, her tone was somewhat natural, with a slight smile: "I don't need anyone to serve me, you two go check if the water for Big Madam's bath is still hot or not, tell the kitchen to send some more hot water over, later we'll also be serving Big Madam washing her face."

  Xing Er, Ruofang was dazed for a moment, her soft knees seemed to be responding, and she turned around and left.

  Xie Fu Yun raised her eyes to look at Yao Cun Jia, her bright and shiny eyes were warm and deep, her handsome face smiled at her, "I don't know if the dishes from the south suit your taste, Jin Tang Yu Rong and Qing Tang Yan Cai are not bad, remember to try them."

  Yao Cun Jia's servant was stunned, Yao Cun Jia's heart skipped a beat, his face felt slightly warm and flushed, he nodded lightly and said in a low voice: "Thank you."

  Green Lotus and Green Leaf exchanged a silent glance, both of them delighted in their hearts. Green Lotus hurriedly smiled and replied: "Master, rest assured that I will serve Mistress properly!"

  "What a loyal and good girl!" Xie Fu laughed loudly and lifted his foot to enter the compartment behind the screen to take a bath.

  Yao Cun Jia raised her eyes and swept a glance at the green lotus and leaves, two maidservants were overjoyed, smiling with curved eyebrows and eyes, calling out "Big Madam!" They came forward to help her up and went to the outer room for dinner.

  In front of the big red round table, under the table, green lotus and green leaves were scooped into golden fish soup and clear soup with swallows' nest, and said with a low smile: "Big lady, you quickly taste it, the flavor must be good!"

  Yao Cun Jia's face suddenly turned red with a hint of anger, and she glared at the two maidservants before smiling lightly and saying "Too much!" After taking a sip, it was indeed good. Upon recalling that person's words, her heart began to beat erratically.

  Facing a table full of dishes, Yao Cun Jia didn't have the heart to eat and simply took a few bites before stopping. He ordered Green Lotus and Green Leaf to just take some too. Green Lotus and Green Leaf thanked him and hastily ate some, then saw Xing Er and Ruo Fang bring back hot water and busied themselves attending to Yao Cun Jia's bath.

  Yao Cun Jia smiled and said to Xing Er and Ruo Fang, "Have you two had dinner? If not, have some now, so you won't have to go back to the kitchen later."

  Xing'er and Ruo Fang exchanged a glance, bowed together to express their gratitude. Ruo Fang smiled again and said: "Thank you so much, Madam! It's also the good fortune of us servants to share in the joy of you and Master!"

  A witty remark made a few people laugh, and the atmosphere also relaxed a bit.