Chapter 40: Setting Rules

As the procession drew closer, the crowd finally saw the full picture of the bridal procession.

One, two, three… sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-four.

Those paying attention began counting.

Sixty-four sedan chairs of dowry—such a grand display was something they had never seen before. They were already dumbfounded.

In the past, the most extravagant wedding in the county had only thirty-two sedan chairs, but here, it was doubled.

Not to mention the brides in their village, who only needed a bundle and a small cart to be married off.

The wealthier families might use a little donkey to pick up the bride.

This grand occasion today truly opened their eyes.

When Shen Xiuyan, in high spirits, brought the bride inside, someone finally dared to walk over and ask.

“Big Brother, can you find out which family the bride is from?”

The person was puzzled, how could the villagers not know?

But he still answered honestly, “The Su Family!”

“Which Su Family?”

“Naturally, the richest Su Family in Linzhu County.”

“——”

The silence that followed was almost suffocating.

After a moment, everyone’s hair stood on end.

“!!!”

Oh my! The Shen Family is going to get rich!

Shen Xiuyan actually married a Su Family daughter. Why does it seem like all the good things are happening to the Shen Family?

Could it be that their ancestral tomb is positioned so well? How else could they be so lucky?

Should they move their own ancestral tomb to that mountain?

At this moment, Shen Xiuyan was focused on holding Su Mingyue’s hand as they entered the room, completely unaware that people outside were contemplating moving ancestral tombs.

If he knew, he’d probably be jumping around in panic.

What ancestral tomb? He got this soft meal because of his own abilities!!!

Inside the room, Liu Fuzi and Madam Zhou sat at the high seats.

Shen Xiuyan’s father had passed away, but as the saying goes, “A teacher for a day, a father for life.” Liu Fuzi could still sit in this position.

Liu Fuzi looked at his smiling and proud disciple, still unable to believe it.

He had only learned a few days ago that Shen Xiuyan had married a Su Family daughter.

No wonder, a woman who could make ginseng chicken soup with a hundred-year-old ginseng wasn’t someone from an ordinary family.

He couldn’t even dream of doing something like that.

Thinking of that chicken soup, his hand couldn’t help but tremble again.

Looking at his carefree disciple smiling away, he shook his head. As expected, foolish people do have their own luck.

And here he was, a teacher, feeling a little jealous of his disciple.

“The auspicious time has arrived!” The matchmaker called out.

“Bow to Heaven and Earth.”

“Bow to your parents.”

“Couple bow to each other!”

“Rites completed!” The matchmaker happily said, “Shen Xiuyan, please lead the bride to the room.”

Shen Xiuyan smiled and nodded, then took Su Mingyue’s hand and walked inside.

Their fingers intertwined. Because of the nervousness, Shen Xiuyan could feel Su Mingyue’s slight trembling, and Su Mingyue could feel the sweat in his palm.

As they walked, Shen Xiuyan asked, “Are you nervous?”

Su Mingyue, with her red veil on, gently nodded. “A little.”

But more than that, she was filled with endless anticipation and joy for the future.

Because at this moment, by Shen Xiuyan’s side, she felt warmth and sweetness.

After they entered the room, Shen Xiuyan closed the door and gently lifted Su Mingyue’s red veil.

A delicate and beautiful face appeared, her skin as tender as jade. Her eyes, full of affection, made Shen Xiuyan feel an irresistible urge to kiss her.

He blurted out, “Wife, you’re so beautiful!”

Su Mingyue’s eyes shone with a bright radiance. “Thank you, my husband.”

A sweet atmosphere rose between them, but suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted this moment.

Shen Xiuyan snapped out of it.

A voice came from outside, “Xiuyan, once you’ve sent Mingyue to her room, come out to toast.”

It was a matter of etiquette, and Shen Xiuyan couldn’t refuse. He smiled apologetically, “I’ll go out for a moment.”

“Mm.” Su Mingyue shyly nodded.

As soon as Shen Xiuyan left, Madam Zhou entered the room.

Su Mingyue was startled. Could it be that she had come to set some rules…?

Although her mother-in-law had said nice things before the wedding, it was just talk. Everyone knew how tricky mother-in-law-daughter-in-law relationships could be. She had seen enough of them.

Before she married, her father had even comforted her, telling her to tolerate what she could from her mother-in-law. As long as the couple got along, it wouldn’t matter.

If, however, Shen Xiuyan mistreated her, her father swore he would make Shen Xiuyan regret it.

Su Mingyue straightened up and stood. “Mother-in-law.”

Madam Zhou was momentarily stunned by her smile. What kind of luck had she had in this life? First, she gave birth to Shen Xiuyan, and now even an angel from heaven was calling her “Mother-in-law.”

She hurriedly said, “Sit, sit. You must be exhausted after such a long day. Here, this is the dinner that Xiuyan asked me to bring to you. See if it suits your taste. If not, I can make something else.”

There was no intention to make things difficult, let alone set any rules. Given that Su Mingyue was now part of the family, Madam Zhou even thought about pampering her.

This was the blessing of the Shen Family!

Su Mingyue nodded repeatedly. “It’s fine, it’s fine. I’m not picky.”

Madam Zhou beamed with pride. “Good. Eat, and I’ll step out for a bit. After you’re done, leave it here. Xiuyan will take it out later.”

“Alright.” Su Mingyue nodded softly.

As the door closed, she became even more eager for the future.

Thinking about her unique husband, perhaps her mother-in-law was different as well?