Denghuaxiao

Chapter 250: Lantern Flower Smile

As the sedan chair set out from Renxin Medical Clinic on West Street, the Pei Mansion was also bustling with activity.

The mansion was decorated with lights and filled with wedding characters.

This house used to be deserted, with not a single flower in the flowerbed. Now that the owner is getting married, everything has become lively. Not to mention the hibiscus in the garden, there have been a lot of fancy decorations, which caused the guards from the Palace Front Department to secretly discuss when they came: "I didn't expect that the master is so serious and serious in the palace commander's mansion, but he likes to decorate his own home with flowers, plants and rare decorations. You can't judge a person by his appearance."

Qing Feng, who was pinning a red flower on his chest: "..."

Pei Yunying's wedding was very lively.

Not to mention his popularity, Pei Yunying is now a trusted confidant of the new emperor, and there are many people who want to curry favor with him. Before the wedding invitations were even sent out, some people had already spontaneously sent gifts to Pei's house, saying, "When the adults get married, don't forget to serve me a glass of wedding wine."

Pei Yunshu was so busy that she couldn't finish posting.

Not to mention the people in the court who were trying to get married, the majority of Pei Yunying's guests were from the palace guards.

Five hundred ducks made a lot of noise all the way from the Palace Marshal's Mansion to the Pei Mansion, making the veins on Xiao Zhufeng's forehead throb.

A guest who was not very familiar with him saw that Xiao Zhufeng had been holding the little girl in his arms all the way and never let her go, so he joked: "When did Deputy Envoy Xiao get married? How come there is no news at all, even when he has a child? When we met at the martial arts arena before, he looked so handsome, but I didn't expect him to be such a kind father. Ask yourself, if it were me, I would never be so patient."

Xiao Zhufeng: "..."

Pei Yunshu, who accidentally heard it, was shocked. She took Baozhu from Xiao Zhufeng's arms and quickly explained with a red face.

"Oh," the guest suddenly realized, and perhaps felt that it was wrong, so he tried to make up for it, "So that's how it is. I saw that the little girl looked a bit like Deputy Envoy Xiao, and I thought that the little girl's father was the Deputy Envoy."

As soon as these nonsense came out of his mouth, the two of them became even more embarrassed.

Xiao Zhufeng came to Pei Mansion to help early in the morning. Pei Yunshu was also busy at that time. As soon as Baozhu saw Xiao Zhufeng, she held him tightly and refused to let go. So Xiao Zhufeng took on the responsibility of guarding the little girl and took care of the child diligently.

Those who don’t know would indeed think that this was Xiao Zhufeng’s daughter.

"Thank you, Deputy Envoy Xiao," Pei Yunshu said uncomfortably while holding Baozhu, "Now that we are done with our work, you can go sit in the hall first. I think A-Ying and the others will be here soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of firecrackers was heard outside the door, and the wedding procession returned.

Pei Yunshu's eyes lit up and she hurriedly walked towards the door holding Baozhu.

The gate of Pei's mansion was already filled with people watching the fun. Blind He stood aside, holding a large bucket filled with grains, beans, coins, and grass knots, which he scattered around while praying for blessings.

Yin Zheng helped Lu Tong get out of the sedan chair. Lu Tong was covered with a veil and could not see anything. She only felt someone stuffing a heart-knotted scarf into her hands.

Pei Yunying held the other end of the handkerchief, and seemed to sense her nervousness, so he gently pulled one end of the handkerchief. Lu Tong paused, and also pulled it, as if he knew. He smiled softly, and took her across the saddle and mocao in front of the door, which meant "safe and sound".

There were cheers everywhere, and the voices of the guards in the Palace Marshal's Mansion were particularly loud. Although it was indeed frustrating that Doctor Lu ended up marrying their immediate superior, the guards later thought that at least the master had fallen into Doctor Lu's hands, and in the future, any girls who came to the Palace Marshal's Mansion would at least not look down on a married man. In this way, they would have a chance, and wasn't it another kind of perfection?
Therefore, just wish you the best.

Pei Yunshu handed the pearl to Xiao Zhufeng, and walked to the front of the hall with the two of them. Lu Tong and Pei Yunying faced each other, bowed three times, and the ceremony was completed.

From the beginning to the end, Lu Tong tightly held the knotted scarf, and the gold veil covered everything. It was too noisy outside, and she didn't know what was going on. In the past, in Changwu County, in Southern Jiangsu, and in West Street, she had seen many people get married, but when it was her turn, she couldn't remember what to do at all.

At the moment the ceremony was over, cheers and applause were heard all around. Some guests who were watching the fun started to urge Pei Yunying to lift the veil. After being looked at, she was so frightened that she fell silent and dared not say another word.

So the two of them were escorted into the bridal chamber.

There were also a lot of procedures for entering the new house. Pei Yunshu specially invited the loving wives to scatter money and colorful fruits, which was called "scattering the tent". Pei Yunying and Lu Tong, with the help of others, each cut a lock of their long hair and tied it together.

Pei Yunshu smiled and said, "You have cut your hair into a bun, and he has parted his hair. Let's find a place where no one is around and tie it into a knot."

"Tie your hair in the same knot and tie it into a bun!"

Duan Xiaoyan's voice squeezed through the door: "Hurry, it's time to drink the wedding wine! Why is marriage so complicated?"

He also changed into a red brocade dress today, looking innocent and naive. He was the loudest during the wedding ceremony. Pei Yunying glanced at him, but perhaps because there were so many people, this glance was not very intimidating. Duan Xiaoyan urged: "Hurry up, what are you waiting for?"

Pei Yunshu smiled and pushed Pei Yunying: "Ah Ying, it's time to drink the wedding wine."

Pei Yunying looked at the person in front of him.

Lu Tong sat on the edge of the couch with a veil on her head. She was more well-behaved than usual. She was very calm from beginning to end today. If she hadn't almost fallen when she stepped over the threshold just now, she would have hardly looked nervous.

He then picked up the wine jug and filled two silver cups, which were also connected with colorful knots. He picked up one and gently placed the other in Lu Tong's hand, reminding him softly, "Hold it steady."

Lu Tong's hand touched the silver cup, his voice was close to her ears, so she looked up subconsciously, and what she saw was the vague dark light of the gilded veil.

She only felt someone's arm passing over her elbow, holding her tightly. It was clearly a separate posture, yet extremely intimate, like the heart-shaped scarf she was holding before entering the door. The two people who had nothing to do with each other were inexplicably entangled together and became one.

She lowered her head and placed her lips on the edge of the cup. The wine seemed to be honey wine, sweet and mellow without any spiciness.

After finishing the wedding wine, Lu Tong and Pei Yunying loosened their hands at the same time.

"Boom"——

Two wine cups fell under the bed at the same time, one upside down and one closed. Pei Yunshu took a look and said happily, "This is a very auspicious sign!"

Since ancient times, the wedding cup drinking has also been called "筊杯酒". After drinking, the cups are thrown on the ground and the fortune can be predicted by observing whether they face up or down.

This is a very good sign indeed.

Duan Xiaoyan was the first to say: "Of course, they are a perfect match made in heaven and will live happily ever after!"

Xiao Zhufeng held Baozhu and looked at him suspiciously: "Why are you so talkative today?"

The young man muttered quietly, "I have already collected a basket of prayers before coming here."

At this point, all the ceremonies were completed. Pei Yunshu closed the bed curtains and drove everyone out of the room. Pei Yunying wanted to talk to Lu Tong, but before he could get close to her, Pei Yunshu pushed him away and said, "The rules cannot be broken. Go to the front hall to entertain the guests first!" She turned around and whispered to Yin Zheng, "Finally, we can take a break. Miss Yin Zheng, let Tongtong eat something after we leave. She has been busy for half a day and has no time to rest. She has worked so hard today."

Yin Zheng nodded in agreement, and Pei Yunshu then pushed the door and left.

After she left, there was no one else in the room. Lu Tong lifted the veil without hesitation and breathed a sigh of relief.

Yin Zheng wanted to stop her, but seeing her suddenly relaxed expression, she thought for a moment and said nothing, letting Lu Tong put the veil aside.

"It's really hard." Lu Tong said.

In fact, before the wedding, she felt a headache when she heard about the complicated procedures, so she discussed with Pei Yunying to keep everything simple. Today's wedding was saved in all the steps that could be saved. Compared with Pei Yunshu's marriage to the Wenjun Prince's Mansion, it was already many times simpler. However, when it really came to it, Lu Tong still felt dizzy.

Or is it that now, as the remaining poison in her body is gradually cleared, and she is living a leisurely and comfortable life in Renxin Medical Clinic with no worries, her body has become more and more fragile and cannot withstand the slightest fatigue?

Yin Zheng picked up a few heart-shaped fruits from the mattress and handed them to Lu Tong: "Miss, eat something first. You must be hungry after being busy for so long."

As soon as she said that, Lu Tong also felt a little hungry, so he picked some snacks and fruits with Yin Zheng to eat. After eating some sweet food, he felt a little more energetic. He sat down to rest for a while, and then stood up and looked around the room.

The wedding room was decorated in a festive way, with colorful knots everywhere to add color. A pair of lotus vases were placed on the desk next to the rosewood couch, in the hope of having many children. There was also a statue of the two gods of harmony and unity, symbolizing the love between husband and wife.

Lu Tong was staring at the statue of the two immortals of harmony and unity when Yin Zheng suddenly approached from behind and whispered, "Girl."

Lu Tong turned around.

Yin Zheng's expression suddenly turned coy, and she stammered, "Well, there's something I want to tell you..."

Lu Tong looked at her in confusion.

"What about a girl getting married? On her wedding night, she will have her first experience of the joy of the boudoir. If a family has a bride, she will have to read some books to learn, otherwise she will be confused... I asked Widow Sun for a few books before. I guess Master Pei hasn't come yet. Do you want them... do you want them..."

Yin Zheng was embarrassed as she spoke. Actually, she was not shy, but she felt weird talking about this with Lu Tong. However, she was the only one around Lu Tong who could talk about this.

"I don't need to look." Lu Tong said, "I know what to do."

Yin Zheng's words were muted, she was stunned: "Ah?"

"I'm a doctor." Lu Tong looked at her strangely, as if her reaction was abnormal. "Of course I know this."

Yin Zheng was stunned: "Really?" "Yes, so you don't have to show it to me. I am very familiar with the human body."

Yin Zheng suddenly felt that this was a bit absurd.

Although I know that Lu Tong should not take things to heart, is this too calm? When the words "human body" came out, it seemed that tonight was not a romantic wedding night, but a piece of dead pork in the yard.

Scarily calm.

As they were talking, footsteps were heard outside. The two looked at each other, and Yin Zheng said, "Master Xiao Pei is back, hurry up!"

Lu Tong sat back in front of the couch, Yin Zheng helped her put the gilded veil back on, and Pei Yunying pushed the door and walked in.

Duan Xiaoyan and Xiao Zhufeng followed behind him. Xiao Zhufeng was fine, he just left after sending the person off, but Duan Xiaoyan was adamant, "Can I take another look? At least let me take a look and lift the veil before you leave."

Pei Yunying replied to him impatiently, "Get lost."

"Then we can't make trouble in the bridal chamber?"

The young man gave him a cold look, and Duan Xiaoyan turned around angrily: "Okay, I won't look at it, I'll just leave." He dragged Xiao Zhufeng away with him.

Yin Zheng stood up, bowed to Pei Yunying, and whispered, "I'm leaving too. Lord Pei, please take good care of the girl." After that, she hurried out of the room as if escaping and slammed the door behind her.

The room suddenly became quiet.

Lu Chen: "..."

She hadn't noticed it when she was with someone just now, but now there were only two of them in the room, and it was late at night, so she felt a little uncomfortable for no reason. She looked down and saw a pair of black leather boots stopped in front of her.

Lu Tong clutched the quilt tightly.

A wedding scale was gently stretched out to lift the veil on her head. Lu Tong looked up and was immediately met with a pair of dark eyes.

Pei Yunying stood in front of her.

Today, from morning till night, she finally saw him. He was wearing a bright red robe. Lu Tong was used to seeing him in his official uniform, but this warm color made him look handsome and different from his usual appearance.

He looked at Lu Tong with a smile, but his gaze was like the scorching summer sun, making Lu Tong's cheeks slightly hot.

"You seem very nervous, Doctor Lu," Pei Yunying raised the corner of his lips, as if he saw her momentary embarrassment, "Do you want to drink some wine to boost your courage?"

Drink...to give yourself courage?
Why are you so brave?

These words actually sounded somewhat threatening, but the threat also had a touch of eroticism, which made people imagine a lot.

All the things he should and shouldn't think about came to his mind at once. Lu Tong never knew that he was such a licentious person.

She tried her best to keep her face calm, as if showing a bit of timidity would mean losing, and said, "What's there to be brave about? There's nothing to be afraid of... Wait a minute," Lu Tong suddenly raised her head and looked at Pei Yunying suspiciously, "Why aren't you drunk?"

Lin Danqing said that on the wedding day, the groom would inevitably be forced to drink. A drunk person naturally couldn't do anything. Lu Tong had been prepared in advance, after all, Pei Yunying didn't drink much. However, at this moment, this man looked clear-headed, how could he be drunk at all? He was sober as could not be more sober.

"Why should I get drunk?"

"You can't drink much, right?"

Pei Yunying laughed: "I don't think I've ever said that I can't drink."

Lu Tong was surprised.

During the celebration of Renxin Medical Clinic, Pei Yunying didn't drink much, but he was drunk. At that time, Lu Tong thought that his alcohol tolerance was even worse than hers. But speaking of it, on New Year's Eve in Southern Jiangsu, Chang Jin and other colleagues from the Medical Officers' Institute also tried to get him drunk, but he didn't seem to react.

So this person can drink a lot?
As she was thinking, she didn't notice that Pei Yunying had walked over and sat down beside her. When she came to her senses, the cool "cold night light" and the faint aroma of wine on his body mixed together, like a gentle cloud, gradually enveloping her.

"Lu Tong," Pei Yunying stared at her with an ambiguous look in his eyes, "Good nights are short and good men are hard to find. At a time like this, you are not going to discuss your drinking capacity with me tonight?"

When the word "My dear" came out, Lu Tong's face turned a little red, and her eyes hesitated to the wedding candles on the table. The burning red candles were dripping tears like flowers, accompanied by the swaying flame of the copper lamp next to it.

"The wick is too long," Lu Tong made an excuse, "You can cut it."

He followed Lu Tong's gaze and was speechless for a moment. In the end, he said nothing. He leaned over, picked up the silver scissors, shortened the candle wick, and added lamp oil.

Lu Tong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at him.

The young man was dressed in red, and he bent his head and fiddled with the wick carefully. The flickering candlelight was dim and warm, with golden beads hanging down, making his eyelashes look like the shadow of a butterfly, making him look particularly gentle.

For some reason, Lu Tong suddenly remembered the lamp that he and she had lit together in the dilapidated temple in southern Jiangsu.

At that time he said to her: "The lamp flowers are smiling and everything is happy. You and I will have good luck in the future."

But that night it was bitterly cold and snowy in southern Jiangsu. She had just returned from picking up corpses from the execution ground, while he was seriously injured and was still being hunted. It was the worst and most difficult day for both of them. She thought it was just a casual consolation and never wanted to put much hope on it. Unexpectedly, fate took turns, and although it was a little late, it finally brought the good news of the lantern flower to her again.

Pei Yunying raised his eyes and saw her staring at him without saying a word for a long time. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Does it look good?"

Lu Tong's eyes fell on his face. His beautiful and deep eyes, his thin lips smiling... As if bewitched, she couldn't help but say: "Looks good."

This man was not very serious to begin with. When he was wearing his official uniform, he could still look quite down-to-earth. But now that he was wearing this red robe and had a half-smile on his face, he looked a bit deliberately seductive.

I really can't say it's ugly with a clear conscience.

Pei Yunying paused, his smile growing stronger: "I'm asking about the lamp."

Suddenly realizing that he had tricked her, Lu Tong coughed lightly and added in a dissembling way, "I also answered 'lamp'."

He stared at her for a moment, and finally couldn't help laughing.

Lu Tong turned his head away angrily, thought for a while, picked up the pot and poured a cup of honey wine into the cup and drank it. It was the first time that he hated his own drinking capacity so much.

Pei Yunying saw this and pushed the copper lamp to the corner of the table. He stood up and walked to Lu Tong and sat down. He took the silver cup from her hand and asked, "Do you really want to be brave?"

"I'm not afraid."

He nodded and said lazily, "I know. Doctor Lu is a doctor, so he naturally knows this."

"you……"

He curled his lips, his dimples were particularly seductive under the light, and he deliberately spoke slowly, "You are very familiar with the human body, so you naturally know what to do."

"Pei Yunying!"

Lu Tong was furious. This was what she had just said to Yin Zheng. This person had clearly heard everything and was teasing her on purpose.

He stared at Lu Tong and smiled playfully: "Unfortunately, I am not a doctor and I don't know how to do anything. I can only rely on Doctor Lu for help tonight."

Lu Tong couldn't bear it any longer and pushed him with her palm, but Pei Yunying caught her wrist.

She was still wearing the green jade bracelet that Pei Yunying had given her. The bracelet was icy cold, but it felt hot when he held it on his wrist.

The young man looked down at her, his dark eyes fixed on her face. His gaze met hers, his pupils darkened, and he gradually leaned towards her.

She put her arms around Pei Yunying's neck.

The refreshing aroma and the sweet smell of wine wafted over from her lips. Lu Tong couldn't tell whether it was due to the honey wine she had just drunk or something else. She could only subconsciously cling to him and follow him as he pulled down the curtain with colorful knots.

As the night deepens, the wedding candles on the table burn shorter and shorter, the candlelight flickers in the red sky, and the good night continues.

……

The moonlight is like a water cage made of incense, the golden ring is broken and the door is first closed. The cold shadow falls on the high eaves, and a curtain hangs down from the hook.

The blue smoke curls lightly, and the red and lantern flowers smile. That is to say, this is the Gaotang Dynasty, which conceals the long dream of autumn.

A car drove past.