Chapter 367: Wedding Feast, A Longing for Warmth p2
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The beaded curtain was lifted, and a beautiful figure, escorted by two maids, slowly entered the hall.
Lin Tianlu looked back, his eyes filled with a hint of amazement.
Unlike the red wedding dress he had seen in the backyard earlier, the young woman was now also wearing a light green robe, embroidered with exquisite and colorful patterns, the red veil swaying gently, accentuating her graceful and slender figure, a mature and dignified beauty, her appearance drawing gasps of admiration from the maids.
At this moment, the young woman exuded an unprecedented charm.
The red veil, adorned with gold threads, covered Hua Shuya’s face completely, making it impossible to see clearly, only adding to the mystery and anticipation, making one wonder about the breathtaking beauty hidden beneath.
“Young Master, please lift the bride’s veil.”
“Mm.”
Lin Tianlu took a deep breath, stepped forward solemnly, and gently lifted the veil. Hua Shuya’s face gradually came into view.
Her hair was styled in an elegant updo, adorned with gold and jade hairpins, the beads and jade ornaments shimmering in the candlelight. Her eyelashes curled upwards, her eyebrows delicately painted, giving her a dignified yet seductive and mature beauty.
Her wrist was adorned with a gauze bracelet, and she held a gold and silk fan, partially covering her face, only her beautiful eyes, shimmering like water, revealing a thousand tender emotions.
Lin Tianlu was about to compose a poem, as was customary, but Hua Shuya quietly moved the fan away and, with a faint smile, handed it to a maid beside her.
“S-Sixth Miss?”
“My… Linlang is a talented scholar, there’s no need for a poem.”
Hua Shuya parted her lips slightly, smiling gently, and then looked up at him, her bright eyes filled with tenderness.
Lin Tianlu, knowing her intentions, couldn’t help but chuckle.
The maids reacted quickly, reciting the wedding vows with smiles, while others brought over a box of meat dishes.
“Please partake in the ‘Tonglao’ ritual, sharing a meal together.”
Two maids carefully cut two thin slices of meat, dipped them in sauce, and offered them to the couple.
Lin Tianlu opened his mouth and ate the meat, seeing Hua Shuya also part her lips slightly, taking the meat delicately with her red lips.
“Present the gourds!”
The cold and elegant maid, called “Sister Qing,” quickly stepped forward, carefully cutting open the gourds placed beside her and pouring sake into them, like two exquisite wine cups.
Then, she carefully presented the nuptial cups.
Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya bowed, and the maid, her cheeks slightly flushed, handed them the cups.
“Sharing a meal and drinking from the same cup, symbolizes the union of two bodies and the bridging of differences to become one.”
They both raised their heads and drank the sake in one gulp, a bitter and spicy taste spreading through their mouths.
Lin Tianlu’s expression didn’t change, he knew that the gourds themselves were bitter and inedible, used only for this ritual. The couple drinking from the same cup and sharing a meal symbolized that they would share both joys and sorrows, and their hearts would be forever intertwined, regardless of their backgrounds.
This ritual wished them a happy and harmonious marriage.
The maid took back the two halves of the gourd, sewed them together with red string, and quickly restored them to their original form.
At the same time, another maid stepped forward, presenting a pair of golden scissors wrapped in gauze, and bowed her head: “Young Master, please remove the engagement tassel from Sixth Miss’s hair, and then exchange a lock of hair with each other.”
Lin Tianlu removed the red tassel, and he and Hua Shuya each cut a lock of their hair and handed it to the maid. She skillfully wrapped the hair together, tied it with a string, and placed it in a beautifully embroidered sachet, handing it to Hua Shuya with great solemnity.
“Husband and wife, your hearts intertwined, growing old together. May Sixth Miss and Young Master be together for a lifetime.”
“Thank you.”
Hua Shuya sighed softly, taking the sachet and clutching it tightly against her chest, her eyes lowered as if feeling the unbreakable bond between them.
“Now—”
The maid, Fen’er, smiled brightly and said in a clear voice: “The couple will bow to each other!”
Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya looked at each other, smiled, and bowed.
“Now bow to your elders!”
Holding each other’s hands, they turned and bowed to the old Prince and the two Madams.
Madam Huixin smiled and nodded, while Madam Ziyu, although her expression was cold, also nodded indifferently.
“Get up quickly.”
Hua Yanxing quickly said, waving his hand: “This ceremony is quite tedious, let’s skip the rest of the bowing, my Shuya can’t wait any longer!”
Hua Shuya blushed and remained silent.
She and Lin Tianlu turned to Mother Tan and bowed again. The elegant woman was momentarily stunned before quickly regaining her composure, forcing a smile and nodding in response.
“And then—”
They turned to face Mao Ruoyu, Cheng Yishi, and Yun Yue, who were sitting on the other side, each with a warm and slightly ambiguous smile.
Hua Shuya’s already flushed cheeks turned even redder, and she shyly lowered her eyes, not daring to look at them.
After all, these three were her “elder sisters,” bowing to them like this was…
Lin Tianlu’s expression was solemn and sincere as he bowed deeply.
“Thank you, my three wives.”
Mao Ruoyu and Cheng Yishi were speechless.
Yun Yue brushed her hair lightly and smiled gently: “Since you and Shuya have mutual affection, may you be together forever, and we three will always be by your side, sharing both joys and sorrows.”
“Th-Thank you, three elder sisters.” Hua Shuya raised her head slightly, her voice shy and soft.
Seeing her rarely seen shyness, Mao Ruoyu and Cheng Yishi smiled and nodded in response.
The maid beside them quickly said in a clear voice: “Finally, the couple will bow to heaven and earth!”
Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya held hands, turned to face the bright night sky behind them, took a deep breath, and bowed together.
With this, the main wedding ceremony was concluded—
The maids cheered and scattered flower petals and coins from their bamboo baskets, the music becoming even more joyful and celebratory, the entire villa filled with happy smiles.
“Escort the bride to the bridal chamber, the groom will stay for the banquet!”
As Hua Shuya was led away by the maids, Lin Tianlu sighed softly, looked at the maids sitting at the tables, and smiled: “Let the banquet begin!”
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A moment later, the wedding banquet officially began.
Dishes of steaming hot food were served one after another, laughter and chatter filling the air as they toasted each other.
Although the Prince was present, his personality was unexpectedly approachable and kind, his conversation witty and straightforward, creating a harmonious and lively atmosphere.
Although Lin Tianlu initially tried to avoid drinking too much, seeing the enthusiastic atmosphere, he couldn’t help but chuckle and join in, chatting and laughing with everyone, relaxed and at ease.
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After about an hour, the lively banquet gradually quieted down.
Many maids had drunk some wine and were slightly tipsy, some even completely drunk, swaying and needing to be supported by their companions, a comical sight.
Hua Yanxing helped his two slightly drunk wives up, exhaled, and shook his head, his voice hoarse: “Lin boy, Zisheng, I’ll leave the villa to you, I’ll take them back to the mansion to rest.”
Mother Tan hesitated: “Should I send some people—”
“No need.” Hua Yanxing chuckled: “There are already soldiers stationed outside the villa, and a few of my old friends are also here, there won’t be any problems on such a short journey. Besides, after that impressive display today, Lin boy, who would dare to cause trouble near Qingcheng?”
Lin Tianlu cupped his hands and chuckled awkwardly: “Please forgive me, Your Highness.”
“It’s fine, I should be thanking you for what happened today.”
Hua Yanxing, supporting his two wives, turned to leave, grinning: “Remember to call me Grandfather from now on, not Your Highness.”
“I will, Grandfather.”
Lin Tianlu bowed from afar.
After the old Prince and the others left, he turned to look at the messy hall: “Now let me help you clean up—”
“There’s no need~”
Chi Lingyuan, who had appeared behind him at some point, smiled and gently pushed him: “Mother Tan is here, there’s no need for you to worry. It’s getting late, and you just got married, you should go to the bridal chamber, Shuya has been waiting for a long time~”
Mother Tan smiled gently: “Go on, we can clean up here. As for Ruoyu and the others…”
She glanced sideways, Yun Yue was holding the slightly drunk Mao Ruoyu and Cheng Yishi.
“I’ll have the maids take them to their rooms to rest.”
Lin Tianlu scratched his head and chuckled: “In that case, I’ll trouble you all.”
Seeing him leave quickly, the smile on Mother Tan’s face faded slightly, a complex and indescribable look in her eyes.
“Are you feeling unwell, Madam Tan?” Chi Lingyuan frowned slightly.
“I just haven’t drunk alcohol in a long time, some fresh air will do.”
Mother Tan shook her head and quickly started arranging for the maids to clean up the hall.
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Creak
The closed door of the bridal chamber slowly opened.
Lin Tianlu quietly entered the room. The candles flickered dimly, and a graceful figure sat on the bed, her gorgeous red and green wedding dress making her look like a celestial being in the candlelight, her beautiful eyes slowly opening, seemingly filled with tenderness and affection.
“Master, is the banquet over?”
“It’s over.”
Lin Tianlu closed the door behind him, walked to the bed with a gentle smile, and sat down beside her, saying tenderly: “I’m sorry for making you wait here alone, it’s truly…”
“A few maids came and chatted with me for a while, it wasn’t boring.”
Hua Shuya smiled faintly, her eyes gentle and moist as she looked at him, her face filled with a captivating allure.
But she clutched the skirt on her lap, her cheeks flushing slightly, and shyly averted her gaze: “It’s… time for our wedding night, Master.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled: “Are you ready, Shuya?”
“I, I, I…”
Hua Shuya stammered shyly, her hands clasped together, nervously fidgeting with her fingers: “I don’t know… wh-what I should… prepare…”
Just a simple sentence, and the young woman’s cheeks turned bright red, as if the previous sacred and aloof aura was just a disguise for her shyness, now forcibly removed, her heart pounding with embarrassment, unable to utter the words related to intimacy and consummation.
Seeing her trembling slightly from nervousness, Lin Tianlu sighed softly and placed his hand on her back, smiling gently.
But just as he was about to speak, the young woman suddenly murmured: “M-Maybe Master can… practice swordsmanship with me…”
“…”
This girl, still thinking about martial arts at a time like this?
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but chuckle wryly and gently pushed her onto the bed.
“Mmm?!”
Hua Shuya gasped, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise, her hair coming undone.
Her breasts heaved with her rapid breathing, straining against the fabric of her wedding dress, a seductive blush appearing on her cheeks.
After a moment of silence, she looked at her beloved, tears welling up in her eyes, a sweet and innocent smile appearing on her face as she wrapped her arms around him: “—Master, I… am finally your wife.”
She sobbed softly, tears of joy and happiness.
Looking at her lovely and pitiful face, Lin Tianlu sighed inwardly, gently embracing her and kissing her lips.
This moment… was all he had ever wished for.
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The night was quiet, only the dim candlelight flickered.
Two intertwined shadows were reflected on the screen, their bodies moving rhythmically. Long, slender legs hung limply over his shoulders, twitching and tightening with each movement, her toes curling, her body trembling slightly.
Looking closely at the shadows, the graceful figure suddenly arched its back, its hair flying, its full breasts swaying enticingly.
Then, her delicate arms were lifted, and her body moved rhythmically, like a boat sailing on the waves, rising and falling, the two long and shapely shadows almost vertical, like the masts of a ship.
The faint sounds of splashing water and waves echoed.
Lin Tianlu suddenly leaned closer to Hua Shuya’s ear, her face flushed with passion, her eyes slightly unfocused, and whispered: “Tonight, I’ll personally teach you a few sword techniques.”
“Mmm, mmm—”
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Outside the bridal chamber, two maids were secretly keeping watch, in case of any unexpected incidents.
But a figure slowly approached.
The maids were about to stop her when they saw her face clearly and froze: “Y-Your Highness?”
“You’ve worked hard tonight.”
Mother Tan brushed her hair lightly and murmured: “You can go back and rest now, I’ll watch over Tianlu and Shuya.”
“B-But Your Highness, your body is delicate—”
“They’re my godson and daughter-in-law, what’s wrong with me watching over them for a night?”
Mother Tan glanced at them coldly: “Leave now.”
The two maids quickly bowed: “Yes, Your Highness!”
After they left, Mother Tan withdrew her gaze and slowly entered the courtyard, walking towards the dimly lit bridal chamber.
The night breeze blew, and she could faintly hear soft and seductive moans coming from inside, filled with passion and tenderness, as if they were still entangled in a passionate embrace.
“…”
Mother Tan silently arrived at the window, her eyes flickering, as if she could see the figures intertwined on the bed through the faint moonlight.
Especially that graceful figure, rising and falling rhythmically, her moans becoming more and more urgent and passionate, almost like a continuous melody, mixed with the sound of splashing water, a captivating and wild song.
“Hu—”
But a strange smile appeared on Mother Tan’s face as she unwrapped the cloth from her hair, revealing strands of blue.
And her previously fair face was suddenly covered in strange patterns!
Even her black hair had turned partially blue, her eyes shimmering with a different color, as she gently touched her seductive red lips, murmuring silently: “Silly scholar, a small wedding gift. But I wonder… if you have the fortune to… fully receive it.”
‘Mother Tan’ smiled seductively, her hand gently caressing her shoulder and the fabric of her clothes. The cloak draped over her shoulders slipped to the ground, revealing the thin and gauzy robe beneath, hinting at her alluring figure.
But her snow-white skin was now almost completely covered in strange patterns, shimmering with an eerie luster.
