Blessed

Chapter 113 Marriage
When Shen Xian went out to greet the guests, there were not only the relatives and friends of the Shen family, but also his mentor, court ministers and family members, and Lord Shen was still on his way back. He was the eldest son of the family and could not refuse these entertainments.

When he walked to the door, he looked back at Jiao Jiao who was sitting on the brocade quilt of the big red mandarin duck, covered by layers of red curtains, he couldn't see her clearly, he could only see her reaching out to support the phoenix crown on her head.With a faint laugh, he strode out of the room and told the two maids standing under the corridor, "Go and bring some hot water in for Madam to wash."

The servant girl responded and stepped back to carry the hot water, Yuzhu was left sitting alone in the new house, the four maidservants who came over as a dowry were not around to wait on her, and they would not be able to meet until the next day.She has always had only three maids in Jiang's family, licorice, bletilla striata, and white peony. Good things come in pairs, and Jiang's family picked another maid from the second-class maids to marry as a dowry, a round-faced girl named Haitang.

The phoenix crown on the top of her head was too heavy, and with the small glass of fruit wine she just drank, her head was a little groggy.I can't touch alcohol at all, even if I exchanged it for fruit wine just now, I'm a bit overwhelmed now, I went to the dressing box and took off the phoenix crown, and the voice of the servant girl sounded outside, "Ma'am, my lord asked the servants to bring hot water in for you to freshen up .”

"Come in." Yuzhu saw two handsome maidservants coming in holding a large lotus-leaf-style famille rose peony copper basin with the word "Happy" on it.She washed off the makeup on her face with hot water, applied her usual balm, and then said to the two servant girls, "Go down first."

The two maids left, Yuzhu walked to the bedside and sat down, Shen Xian hadn't returned yet on this day of great joy, she just took off the phoenix crown and washed off her makeup, the pearl hairpin jewelry on her head never faded off.There was the crackling sound of the burning dragon and phoenix candles in my ears, and the noise of the guests could be heard outside. It was very lively, and all that should have been apprehension was left with drowsy thoughts. Really unable to think about anything else, she was going to lean on the bedpost for a while in her wedding dress.

Her face was clean, and there was no heavy phoenix crown on her head. She fell asleep soon.

Sleeping in the second half of the night was a bit uncomfortable. In a daze, she only felt hugged by something, her breathing was not smooth, and she was a little stuffy. She snorted, and felt a warm touch on her forehead and lips. She felt a little uncomfortable. Muttered twice, "Licorice, it's hot, remove the charcoal basin."

There was a chuckle in her ears, and Yuzhu woke up immediately. It was pitch black in front of her eyes, only some dim moonlight came in through the window lattice. She was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that today was her happy day. Leaning against the pillar of the new bed to rest for a while, waiting for Shen Xian to return to the room.

There was the sound of a watch watch outside, it was already the third watch, and she had been asleep for a while.

Not only that, but the pearl hairpins all over her head have also been taken apart, and her black hair is piled loose behind her. The wedding dress on her body has been taken off at some point, leaving only the middle coat, and there is a warm body against her in front of her. Being embraced in her arms, the nostrils are filled with a familiar smell, it's Shen Xian, I don't know when he came back, there is a scent of soap on her body after washing and grooming, she can't breathe right now, the stuffiness is all because of his embrace, she He even muttered to ask Licorice to remove the charcoal basin.

Yuzhu was buried in his arms, a little embarrassed, "When did you come back? Why didn't you wake me up."

Shen Xian said, "I came back at Haishi and saw that you were sleeping soundly, so I helped you take off your clothes." After a pause, he asked again, "But it's a bit stuffy? I'll ask the servant girl to remove the two charcoal basins." He said He let go of her body and sat up.

In the dimness, Yuzhu could vaguely see the white satin jacket he was wearing, with the slightly open collar revealing his firm chest.As soon as the brocade quilt was lifted, she felt a little chill on her body, and hurriedly grabbed him, "No need..." She happened to grab his wrist, which was firm and somewhat hard, but the softness on her body was Very stark contrast.

"Huh?" Shen Xian asked, "It's not hot anymore?"

Yuzhu nodded, "It's not hot anymore, Brother Shen, let's take a rest, there are still many things to be busy tomorrow morning." If you want to get up to meet the elders, and serve tea to your parents-in-law, you have to get up early.

"What are you calling me?" Shen Xian asked.

Yuzhu didn't understand, so she hummed for a while, and then realized what he meant. The two were married, and she shouldn't be calling him Brother Shen like before. After hesitating, she said, "Husband." Don't It's awkward, I'm really not used to it.

Shen Xian sighed slightly, "Forget it, you can call whatever you want, just pay attention in front of people."

After he finished speaking, he lay down beside her sideways. Yuzhu was not used to sleeping alone all year round, so she subconsciously moved her body back, but he grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.Yuzhu's body tensed up, and it was the first time in her two lifetimes that she slept with a man.The two are already married, and there are certain obligations that should be fulfilled. It would be a lie not to panic. She has just passed her fifteenth birthday, and her body is not long, so how can she bear it.

She held her breath, thinking that Shen Xian would do something, but he just pulled her into his arms, kissed her forehead, "Go to sleep."

Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief, some things don't need to be done now, she felt more comfortable, and she didn't feel so uneasy, being hugged by him like this, and pillowed on his strong arm, it seemed that it would not be too difficult to accept, maybe it was a busy day, she Thinking about it in a daze, he fell asleep.

I probably slept in a new bed, and there were many people on the bed. After all, I didn’t sleep well, it was a little airtight, and I always dreamed that I was wrapped in something, and my breathing was not smooth. There was a tall and tall voice who was getting dressed, she was stunned for a moment, remembered that this was the Shen family, and then half sat up, "Brother Shen, you are awake, do you want me to help you get dressed?"

Before she got married, her mother and aunts told her that marrying into her husband's family was different from being a girl, and she had to learn to serve her husband.At this moment, seeing that there was no servant girl serving him, he opened his mouth to ask.

Shen Xian looked back at her, he was almost fully dressed, and opened the curtains, "I'll let the servant girl come in to help you freshen up, eat something to fill your belly and serve tea in the past, I'll go to the study first."

On the morning of the first day a bride marries into her husband's house, she serves tea to her in-laws.In the middle of the night yesterday, Lord Shen hurried back all night just to drink his daughter-in-law's hot tea.

Looking at the back of Shen Xian walking out of the new house, Yuzhu was at a loss, still not quite used to being a bride.Although he is married, he is still very busy with official business, and he should be dealing with official business when he goes to the study at the moment. It is inconvenient for Yuzhu to ask, and he just waits for the maids to come in and help her wash up.

Licorice, Baiji, Baishao and Begonia came in with a blue and white copper basin with a yellow background and a blue border for a shepherd boy's flute, a lake blue folded silk sweat towel, a chrysanthemum petal jade mouthwash cup, and two other maids came with clothes. Well organized.Yuzhu is not used to being served by so many people, thinking that the two maidservants should be by Shen Xian's side, it is hard to refuse.

Waiting for Licorice and the others to clean and clean her face, the remaining two servant girls came over to help her put on the clothes, the begonia-colored embroidered peach petal placket, and the light pink silver thread twisted beaded soft silk long skirt.She is still a bride, so of course she has to dress festively. She also wears a set of ruby ​​hair masks.

The maids couldn't help but hold their breath.

Licorice has already brought a food box from the small kitchen, "Madam, you can use some porridge first, your lord ordered the servants to cook it in the small kitchen early in the morning, it's just right for you to eat right now."

Yuzhu nodded, and sat down on the stool outside. Licorice put the food boxes on it and opened them one by one. There were gold shredded jujube barley porridge, goat milk taro cake, peanut rolls, walnut crisps, preserved eggs mixed with vinegar, and fried winter bamboo shoots. , served in a white jade plate, looks delicate and delicious.She was indeed a little hungry, and the licorice helped her add a bowl of barley porridge, then she raised her head and asked the two servant girls, "What's your name?"

One of the maids with big eyes and a cherry mouth with an oval face stepped forward to bless her, "Returning to Madam, this servant is named Mo Hua." Then she pointed to another handsome maid beside her, "She is Mo Shu."

Mo Shu gave Yuzhu a blessing.

Ink calligraphy, ink painting, the name is very nice.

After Yuzhu spent the night with barley porridge and two goat milk taro cakes, Shen Xian came back from the study. Mo Hua came over with a copper basin to let him clean his hands. Then he sat down and saw Yuzhu looking at him, and asked, "Are you full? The peanut rolls and walnut crisps are very good. You can eat more."

He only ate barley porridge and stir-fried winter bamboo shoots. Seeing this, Yuzhu also felt that she was not full. She ate two pieces of peanut rolls and walnut cakes. They tasted really good. She ate two pieces and drank some goat milk boiled with tea leaves , fragrant and delicious, drink a bowl unconsciously, this is full.

Seeing that she had almost eaten, Shen Xian put down the bowl and chopsticks and got up, "Let's go, go to Xiao Feng Tang to serve tea to the elders."

Shen Xian lives in the Yihua Courtyard, with blue brick and tile walls, and the courtyard is decorated with rocks. When you leave the Chuihua Gate, you will find the Chaoshou verandah. The backyard is relatively simple, with only a pool and a few rockeries.It was already cold in December, and when I left the Yihua Courtyard, there was a rush of cold air. Yuzhu closed up the silver-white emerald-patterned cloak she was wearing.Shen Xian turned around and stretched out his hand, his palm was well-boned and slender, "Let's go quickly." He said.

The two are already husband and wife, Yuzhu is not used to the intimacy between husband and wife, but she also knows that some things must learn to change, learn to get along with him.Without further hesitation, Yuzhu stretched out her hand. Her fingers were slender and fair, and they looked petite and weak on his palm.

Shen Xian was wearing normal clothes and a cloak today. Looking from behind, the tall and straight figure was slightly hugging the petite and exquisite woman.

(End of this chapter)