Huafanchunzhengming

Chapter 1009: Marriage First and Love Later: Make a Cup of Wine

The days of high and crisp autumn are the days of great joy.

Yao Jingning stood in front of Yao's ancestral hall, looking at the countless ancestral tablets in the distance, feeling very delicate.

From then on, she was no longer a member of the Yao family, but a member of the Qiu family.

Her husband-in-law is the only younger brother of the empress of the current dynasty, the only heir and head of the Xuexi Qiu family, and is responsible for revitalizing the family.

A Niang once warned her that the person she married was extraordinary, and it would be very hard in the future.

Her father and brother also carefully told her to take care of her husband and teach her son, and told her that a husband is honorable and a wife is valuable, and that everything will be harmed.

She knows that the Empress is deeply loved and respected by His Majesty, not to mention whether the princes born by the Empress will inherit the throne, but in the past few decades, her marriage to Qiu Mao will be enough for Qingyang Uncle Mansion to have a good reputation for a long time up.

Uncle Qingyang's family started with martial arts, so it is only a fourth-rank title, which is really nothing in Beijing.

And among her brothers in this generation and nephews and nephews in the next generation, there were not many who were able to study well. This marriage was really important to the Yao family.

Although she acted recklessly at the beginning, she tested the school Qiu Mao in front of the empress, to check whether he was a fool, to compete with him in abacus, and to verify his riding and shooting skills to see if he was a sick man with a short lifespan.

In fact, she always knew in her heart that she would marry him no matter what.

Yao Jingning was a little sad. I heard that he and Lu Pingting had a past, but I don't know how far it has gone.

Originally, they wanted to get married after a while, but Princess Huguo was critically ill, and she was anxious to see them get married, so she had no choice but to hastily organize the wedding.

But she's not ready yet.

The sound of firecrackers and music sounded outside, and someone shouted: "The new uncle is here, hurry up!"

It's her elder sister-in-law, with a smile all over her face: "My sister is overjoyed, hurry up and go ahead, don't miss the auspicious time."

Yao Jingning held Mrs. Yao's hand in fear, and whispered, "Mother, I'm afraid."

Madam Yao's eyes were red, and she forced a smile: "Any woman has to go through this, don't be afraid, my uncle is a gentle and gentle person."

The eldest brother came in in a hurry and told her to go out quickly: "Hurry up, hurry up, the empress is waiting, and the princess protecting the country is also waiting."

Yao Jingning was a little aggrieved, for such a major life event as getting married, she couldn't take it easy, she was in a hurry, and she couldn't talk to her family more.

Mrs. Yao reassured her: "Follow the power in a hurry, under special circumstances, the empress and the princess protect the country treat you well, you are considerate and sensible, and they will compensate you afterwards."

Surrounded by people, she walked out, and two tears rolled down, soaking her wedding dress.

When the eldest sister-in-law saw it, she exaggeratedly shouted, and hurriedly wiped it off for her with a handkerchief, and while filling her with powder, said sternly: "Don't be ignorant!"

The tall, thin and handsome Qiu Mao stood under the autumn sun, with a warm and clean smile. He stepped forward and saluted her, gentle and quiet, elegant and kind.

Through the hijab, she heard him promise his parents: "...I will treat Jing Ning well for the rest of my life, don't make her sad, and grow old with her forever."

After arriving at the Qiu Mansion, the empress was really waiting, first worshiping heaven and earth, then the deceased Qiu's high hall, and finally the empress.

The empress did not stay long, and hurried to the mansion of the Great Princess Huguo.

When the country was in turmoil, and the Princess Huguo was critically ill, there were not many banquets, and it was not very lively. After everyone finished eating and drinking, they left without even making a fuss in the bridal chamber.

There are few people in the Qiu clan, once the guests leave, the whole Qiu manor becomes silent.

When Qiu Mao came in, just as she was taking off her hair and washing her face, he also sat quietly and waited until she finished tidying up, before saying, "Come and sit, are you hungry?"

She nodded nervously, watching him pour wine from the pot, with slender fingers, well-defined joints, and smooth movements, very good-looking.

The golden cup was filled with wine, and he handed it to her with a gentle tone: "Ah Ning, after drinking this glass of wine, you and I will become husband and wife."

She blushed, clinked glasses with him, stretched her arms and waited quietly.

Her mother once taught her that it is a complete set of etiquette to have a drink together, also known as handing over a cup of wine. The husband and wife put their arms together, take a sip, and then drink the remaining wine in each other's cup.

However, after Qiu Mao clinked glasses with her, he didn't intersect her arms, and took a sip on his own.

Yao Jingning was caught off guard and stared at him blankly.

Qiu Mao was a little surprised: "Why don't you drink?"

Yao Jingning shook her head and took a sip with astringency.

The wine entered her throat, it was hot and choking, she was so angry that she wanted to drink it all in one gulp, a warm and strong hand gently held her wrist.

Qiu Mao said gently, "Don't worry."

Holding her hand, he drank the remaining wine in her glass in one gulp, and then fed the little wine left in his glass to her mouth: "You are not good at drinking, so I didn't keep more for you."

Yao Jingning had never been so close to a young man other than her father and brother. She was so nervous that her teeth were chattering, and finally mustered up the courage to finish the drink with his hands. She was so nervous that she couldn't move.

On the contrary, Qiu Mao chuckled lightly: "Aren't you usually good at talking? Why aren't you talking now?"

Yao Jingning nodded stiffly: "Tired."

"I'm fine. I'm just a little worried." Qiu Mao gave her some vegetables: "I asked my mother-in-law, and I heard that you like fish. This sea bass dish is just out of the pan. It's neither old nor tender. It's just right. Eat it while it's hot."

The dishes on the table were obviously not for weddings, they were delicate and lovely, and most of them were her favorites, so it could be seen that he was not lying when he said that he had inquired about her preferences.

"It's delicious, and the cook's skills are very good." Yao Jingning's heart gradually warmed up. She carefully observed the dishes on the table. Since they are not set dishes for the banquet, apart from what she likes, the others are his favorites. .

"My sister chose the cook for us. She said that the marriage was too hasty this time, and she wronged you. She hopes to make up for it from other places." Qiu Miao seemed to have something in her words.

Yao Jingning's mood sank. He was telling her that the Queen's kindness to him was as high as a mountain, and everything from now on should be based on the Queen?
She thought about it, and felt that her family was counting on the queen to give them glory and wealth. Naturally, only when the queen is well can everyone be well. It is not bad to put the queen first.

She looked up at Qiu Mao, sincerely: "The Empress is very considerate, I remember her kindness, and I will treat her sincerely."

Qiu Mao was a little surprised, then smiled, as if he wanted to touch her face, but put down his hand when he was done, and said kindly: "I just want to tell you, Sister, I hope you are happy, and I hope you are happy too. "

Yao Jingning poured wine for him and herself, and wanted to toast with him: "Come on, we will be in the same boat through thick and thin from now on, sharing good and bad."

The smile in Qiu Mao's eyes grew stronger: "As you wish."

Neither of them had much appetite, so they quickly stopped their chopsticks and asked people to remove them. As soon as they finished washing, someone came to report: "The Princess Huguo is dead."

(End of this chapter)