Chapter 2785 - 2786: Xue An Arrives
Chapter 2785: Chapter 2786: Xue An Arrives
No guests, no wedding banquet, nothing at all.
Zhuo Benzheng stood in the darkness, feeling a deep desolation in his heart.
Although Qie Weilan always said she didn’t care about those formalities, from the way she has been tirelessly sewing wedding handkerchiefs and the like, it’s clear she values these things deeply.
It’s only natural; which girl doesn’t hope to be married with great pomp and ceremony?
She only pretended not to care because she had no choice.
Thinking this, Zhuo Benzheng felt as though his heart was being cut apart.
He’s truly incompetent!
To think he doesn’t even have the capability to give the woman he loves a proper wedding!
The cold wind blew past, and Zhuo Benzheng suddenly felt an urge to cry.
Just then, he saw several lanterns flicker in the distance, and then noticed Yao Yachao, Han Bochao, and Wu Zizhang, carrying both big and small boxes, walking over with lanterns in hand.
"You guys..." Zhuo Benzheng widened his eyes in surprise.
"Hahaha, Brother Zhuo, how could we not come to celebrate your big day?" Yao Yachao laughed.
"That’s right, every wedding needs someone to keep watch overnight, today we’re here to do just that for you!" Han Bochao said.
"How can we keep watch without wine? See this? I stole this aged wine from my father’s cellar, today we brothers shall not return until we’re drunk!" Wu Zizhang chuckled, raising the wine pot in his hand.
Looking at the smiling faces of Wu Zizhang and the others, Zhuo Benzheng felt a warmth in his eyes, nearly dropping tears.
"Alright! Alright! I was feeling a bit sulky on my own, since you’re here, let’s keep watch overnight!"
"Yes, let’s keep watch overnight!"
That night!
The four sat together, discoursed on various topics, drank wine and composed poems, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
It wasn’t until dawn broke in the east that the hired bridesmaid and bridal sedan arrived, only then did Zhuo Benzheng change into his new clothes, then, surrounded by Yao Yachao and the others, he walked out of the Zhuo Mansion.
The entire Zhuo Mansion was eerily quiet, completely devoid of any signs of a wedding.
Even the hired bridesmaid was taken aback.
She had already heard that Master Zhuo was extremely displeased with this marriage, seems like it’s true!
But she didn’t dare say more, forced a smile and said a few words of congratulations, then quickly had Zhuo Benzheng mount his horse and head toward the Wu Residence where Qie Weilan was temporarily residing.
Meanwhile, after they left, Mrs. Zhuo was peeking from a distant side room, tears already streaming down her face, she then resentfully turned to her husband beside her and said.
"Are you satisfied now, you only have Benzheng as your sole descendant, yet you make things difficult for the child like this?"
Mr. Zhuo, though feeling regret in his heart, would never willingly humble himself, so he spoke with a grim face.
"It’s all his own doing!"
Saying this, Mr. Zhuo turned and left.
At the same time, the wedding procession had already traversed most of the route.
Early risers crowded on the roadside, watching the spectacle.
"Tsk tsk, is this the young master of the Zhuo Family? How come the wedding is so shabby, even less than ordinary people?"
"Haven’t you heard, this marriage was insisted upon by this Zhuo young master, Master Zhuo firmly disagreed, the father and son have already fallen out!"
"I heard this Zhuo young master is marrying a woman from a questionable background!"
Various discussions poured into Zhuo Benzheng’s ears.
His heart was mixed with emotions, unsure of what he felt.
Luckily, the distance was not far, and the wedding procession finally arrived at Wu Zizhang’s home.
In contrast, the temporary Wu residence actually had more of a celebratory wedding atmosphere.
The gates opened wide, red lanterns were everywhere.
There were even a few maidservants at the door demanding red envelopes.
Only then did the drowsy bridesmaid find the feeling, and began the next steps with a smile.
Entering the gate, offering wine, welcoming the bride, boarding the sedan...
After completing all steps, it was already midday, and the wedding procession started heading back.
Qie Weilan sat in the sedan, with Zhuo Benzheng riding beside her.
Though neither spoke a word during the journey, a sense of happiness surged in their hearts.
Finally, they returned to the Zhuo Mansion.
Everything was as cold and cheerless as when they left, completely devoid of any festive atmosphere.
Even Wu Zizhang and the others, who temporarily stood in as Qie Weilan’s family, couldn’t help but frown.
No matter how you look at it, Master Zhuo’s actions were somewhat excessive.
But given the circumstances, saying more was pointless.
The wedding procession stopped at the door, Zhuo Benzheng got off his horse, lifted the sedan curtain, and carried Qie Weilan into the Zhuo Mansion.
No firecrackers, no flowers.
Only the simple happiness of the couple.
Soon, they arrived at the main hall, where the bridesmaid had prepared the heaven and earth plaques in advance.
Zhuo Benzheng put Qie Weilan down, and the two stood quietly, waiting to bow to heaven and earth.
For some reason, everyone present was silent.
Wu Zizhang’s sister turned her head aside, tears welling in her eyes.
Such a shabby wedding, how cruel is it for a girl!
But at that moment, Qie Weilan gently reached out her hand, holding Zhuo Benzheng’s hand.
Zhuo Benzheng was taken aback, then their fingers intertwined, never to separate again.
"First bow to heaven and earth!" the bridesmaid voiced loudly.
The couple was about to bow down.
At that moment, a light laugh came from the air.
"Brother Zhuo, didn’t you say we’d be welcome to join you for a toast? Why start without waiting for us?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.
Zhuo Benzheng and Qie Weilan turned their eyes suddenly, looking at the sound’s source with full astonishment.
Meanwhile, Xue An smiled as he landed on the ground.
Behind him, Ren Ning, Sheng Hongqian, Niu Dali, Zhang Xiaoqiang and others landed one after another.
But the most eye-catching were the group of people who landed last.
"Sister Qie!"
"Miss Qie!"
With cries of excitement, the girls of Wan Hua Lou surged forward, surrounding Qie Weilan.
Qie Weilan snapped out of her shock, "You guys..."
"It was Mr. Xue who brought us here, we didn’t dare come before, afraid you’d be angered, given our poor backgrounds! But Mr. Xue said background is nonsense, as friends how could we not attend our dear sister’s wedding, so we came, you’re not angry, right sister?"
Tears of excitement welled in Qie Weilan’s eyes, "Certainly not, how could I be angry! I’m... I’m simply too happy!"
At the same time, Xue An surveyed his surroundings and couldn’t help but frown.
"No, this is too quiet! It’s a wedding, it must be lively! I’ll invite some guests over first!"
Speaking this, Xue An waved his hand, sending several messages soaring into the sky, flying off in different directions.
Next, Xue An stomped his foot, "Bloom!"
In an instant, the entire Zhuo Mansion and even the secluded city was in full bloom.
In a moment, flowers blossomed everywhere, creating an exceptionally festive atmosphere.
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