nyslfriends Chapter 1330: Marriage [10]
Chapter 1330: Marriage [10]
The wedding dress is too complicated; wearing such a dress must be uncomfortable for her. She should take it off.
Upon hearing this, Gu Jinli abruptly threw off the blanket, stood up, stepped back more than ten steps, and said to him, "Have you looked carefully? This is the only time in my life I’ll wear this. If you don’t hurry and look, once I take it off, you’ll miss it."
Qin San Lang chuckled, sat on the edge of the bed, and started to look at her seriously.
Gu Jinli cooperated quite well, even spinning around and posing for him... Her delicate and beautiful face, the skirt swirling like waves, and her joyful smile all made Qin San Lang’s heart race.
He suppressed the frantic beating of his heart, the urge to tear her wedding dress apart, walked over stiffly, and gently embraced her, saying, "Thank you, Xiao Yu. The wedding dress is beautiful, I see it clearly now, and I really like it."
However...
"This wedding dress doesn’t have to be worn only on the wedding day. Later, when we have some free time and when it’s just the two of us, you can wear it for me again," Qin San Lang said, gently kissing her earlobe, causing her to shiver. Filled with deep affection, he added, "I like watching."
Gu Jinli’s body stiffened a little, thinking... the matchmakers are still outside, shouldn’t they be a bit more proper and not overdo it?
Qin San Lang knew, of course, that the matchmakers were still outside, and he shouldn’t be doing this, but he had a reason: "Xiao Yu, don’t be afraid of me, I’m not scary."
He had kissed her, embraced her, but had done nothing more. He was worried she might be scared at night seeing how he looked... After all, men and women are different, and even though she’s a brave young woman, she hasn’t experienced these things. Seeing them all of a sudden, she would surely be frightened.
"Groom, the guests are seated outside, it’s time to go. The guests outside are still waiting for you to toast," the matchmaker urged from outside and added, "The sooner you finish toasting the guests, the sooner you can come back."
She understood the groom’s eagerness.
"I’ll be right there." Qin San Lang responded, then whispered softly to Gu Jinli, "Later, Nanny Tao and the others will come over, bringing you food and drink. The bathroom next door connects to this room, separated by a door, and you have the key. Open it if you want to take a bath."
In the bathroom, there’s also a partition with a screen hiding a chamber pot, specifically for her use, so she doesn’t have to go to the outhouse.
Gu Jinli nodded, "Hmm, I know, you better go out now, don’t keep the guests waiting too long."
Qin San Lang was reluctant to leave her, wrapped his arms around her, and said, "Wait for me."
He then released her, went out of the room, thanked the matchmaker, Ms. Chu, Aunt Tian, and He Dayuan’s wife before leaving.
Inside the room, Gu Jinli blushed... What did he mean by his last words when he went out? Was she overthinking? Or could he not wait any longer?
Gu Jinli stood in the room for a while, and once she snapped back to reality, she muttered to herself, "Idiot," then took off the wedding dress and wrapped herself in a quilt, waiting for Nanny Tao and the others.
An hour later, Nanny Tao and the others came, carrying a few chests containing all of Gu Jinli’s clothes to change into: "Madam, everything has been brought over. Xiao Ji is preparing hot water, so you’ll be able to take a bath soon."
Erqing came in with a few books and a food box, laying out the meals and hot soup from the food box: "Madam, the master ordered these dishes for you, they are all your favorites. Please eat something first, and take a bath afterward."
Nanny Tao, who had served Aunt Wu, understood propriety well. She told Erqing, Xiao Ji, and all the servants who came with the bride that as soon as the young master entered the Qin family, they had to address her as Madam.
Qin San Lang, having the rank of Company Commander, meant that Gu Jinli received the title of Madam.
"Hmm, they’re here." Gu Jinli had been hungry for a while and immediately sat down to eat before asking, "Aunt Luo, Aunt Tian, and the others, have they eaten?"
Nanny Tao said, "The matchmaker took them to the banquet. After they eat and take the groom’s family’s gift, they’ll head home soon."
Hearing this, Gu Jinli felt a little reluctant, now feeling the sense of truly being married as her family leaves.
She asked about how things were at home, "How is home? Is my mother alright?"
Nanny Tao replied, "Don’t worry, the lady of the house is fine. The eldest brother is taking care of everything, and You An and others are watching over secretly. Everything is good."
It turned out that Mrs. Cui fainted shortly after her departure, and something major happened at the workshop and house.
The Chai Sanfu brought by Manager Feng poisoned the people at the same table during the banquet, and the poison was quite deadly; it could kill people. Fortunately, the eldest brother noticed Chai Sanfu’s suspicious demeanor, had Qiu Lang and You An watch over him, and specially gave them a private room to eat. When trouble broke out in that room, it didn’t reach the outside.
Now the door to that private room is locked, and Doctor Wu, Doctor Dai, and Doctor Du, who came to the wedding, are inside trying to save people.
The groom was aware as well; he went over once, only to be sent away by his elder brother.
The elder brother said today is the joyful day of his marriage to Xiao Yu. Manager Feng wanted to stir trouble during the crowd to blackmail them, but they couldn’t let Manager Feng get what he wanted. He told Qin San Lang to return and entertain the guests properly without telling Xiao Yu, promising to handle it.
He had to be the one to handle it!
Xiao Yu, once married, would leave with Qin San Lang for the Northwest in a few days. Many people thought Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang were doomed and used the lack of these two key support figures to cause trouble for the Gu Family.
Gu Jin’an had to let these people know that even with Gu Jinli marrying away and Qin San Lang, who was one of their most promising young men had gone to the Northwest, the shops of the Gu, Qin, and Luotian families wouldn’t fall. Gu Jin’an could withstand it and show them his capabilities!
Tao Nanny and the others were instructed not to tell Gu Jinli what Chai Sanfu did so that she could have a happy wedding day.
Hearing this, Gu Jinli was relieved, "As long as everything is fine at home."
Before long, after she finished eating, she stretched, got up, and went to take a bath. After soaking comfortably in a hot bath, she changed into a red long skirt and was helped by Granny Tao to apply light makeup before curling up in the bed.
Nanny Tao said, "If you’re tired, Madam, just go to sleep. This old servant will keep an eye out and wake you up when the master returns."
Gu Jinli shook her head, "I’m not tired, Mother said on the first night of marriage, I must wait until the husband returns to rest."
While she said that, the bed was too warm, and Gu Jinli couldn’t resist. She cuddled the thick quilt and leaned against the bedpost, falling asleep without realizing it.
...
She was awakened by kisses; in the glow of the red candlelight was Qin San Lang’s handsome and smiling face. He held her, kissed her slightly open lips, and on seeing her wake up, he smiled and asked, "Awake now, still sleepy?"
Gu Jinli shook her head, looked at the window to judge the time, and asked, "It’s dark outside already. What time is it?"
Qin San Lang replied, "It’s just past the midway point of the hour of You, still early. But the guests were very considerate and have left already."
It was cold, and the wedding banquet had started after noon, so everyone made it home before dark.
"No wonder it’s so quiet outside." Gu Jinli said, turning her head to look at him, she was stunned and awkward, not knowing what to say. As she scrambled for words, Qin San Lang asked, "Are you hungry? I brought some food back, you can eat some if you’re hungry. I’ll go take a bath."
Taking a bath!
Gu Jinli was tense, was it about to happen now?
Seeing her facial expressions constantly changing, Qin San Lang couldn’t help but laugh, kissed her and said, "Don’t be afraid, I won’t hurt you."
With that said, under her shocked gaze, he got up and headed to the bathroom, even taking off his clothes as he went!
Gu Jinli wanted to cover her face, but didn’t succeed. His back muscles were just too perfect, it would be a shame not to sneak a peek in such a situation... But isn’t it too cold to be taking off clothes like that, young man?