The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1620 - 1615: What Kind of Monster?

After being sent into the bridal chamber, the groom and bride must sit happily, scatter the wedding bed.

At this moment, close friends and relatives will also follow into the new room, watching the groom lift the bride’s veil, and then, under everyone’s witness, they drink the wedding wine.

Of course, those who can enter the new room are usually the groom’s family’s women, some elders, but mostly young wives who are already married. Even if there are men, they must be extremely close relatives of the groom, either juniors or brothers.

The bride’s side, accompanied by the Escorting Lady, will also stay in the bridal chamber, usually someone who is well-acquainted with both families, able to help the bride introduce the groom’s family members.

At this moment, after Gu Changque entered the bridal chamber, he sat on the edge of the bed with the bride, the room was filled with voices of congratulations, very lively.

Gu Changque just nodded slightly, but his eyes swept through the crowd of well-wishers until he saw Wang Yongzhu standing in the corner, which caused the corners of his mouth to twitch, his whole aura softening. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Wang Yongzhu silently said congratulations with a smile. Seeing Gu Changque in this state today, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she could promise to be filial to Gu Changque and take care of him in old age, ultimately, in this era, to have a family and children is true fulfillment, right?

Others did not know Gu Changque was happy to see Wang Yongzhu, thinking he was happy to marry a new bride, and they laughed at him: "The groom always looks stern, strangers are not welcome, but now marrying a wife, his face looks much better, he even just smiled!"

"Isn’t it so! You can see the groom is truly happy!"

The bride sitting next to him, upon hearing this, also slightly relaxed her always tense body.

The people beside them followed up with excitement: "It’s time to unveil the bride and take a look!"

The Matron of Honor handed the ceremonial scale to Gu Changque.

Gu Changque hesitated for a moment, then gently lifted the red veil, revealing the bride’s snow-white face.

These days, for brides, a Matron of Honor is called to do the makeup, and it’s customary to have the bride’s face whitewashed, lips painted blood red. It looks okay in the daylight, but at night without caution, one might think they saw a ghost!

Truth be told, no matter how beautiful a beauty is, with at least three pounds of powder plastered on, one cannot see their beauty or ugliness.

Fortunately, the weather is not hot, at least the makeup is not smudged.

If it were hot, reportedly many bride’s makeup was smudged by sweat, lips also blurred, making the face look like it was beaten, truly frightening.

Luckily Zhuo Die today is considered extremely appropriate.

Therefore, people present praised unanimously, what a beautiful bride!

Gu Changque usually saw more women like Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu, mother and daughter.

Later, it was Old Lady Gu and Lady of the Gu Family, the old lady, being old, has long ceased to care about such matters.

Lady of the Gu Family is always steady and generous, even her makeup is plainly elegant.

As for those few nieces-in-law, Gu Changque always avoids them, where do I have time to examine their makeup?

The last time I spoke with Zhuo Die, although separated by a screen, I glimpsed, knowing Zhuo Die, while not a great beauty, has a graceful demeanor.

Suddenly seeing this appearance of the bride, Gu Changque’s first reaction wasn’t to jump up and ask: What demon are you?

He was extremely calm.

Just trembled slightly, eyes widened a bit.

Those not knowing the truth beside him still laughed: "The groom is happy to the point of stupidity, right?"

In the room full of people, only Wang Yongzhu guessed Gu Changque was startled by the bride’s makeup.

Could not help but internalize the humor.

Fortunately, Gu Changque stabilized himself soon and quickly regained composure.

Unable to see any flaws, under the Matron of Honor’s congratulatory words, calmly drank the wedding wine with the bride.

Then he got up because he still needed to greet the guests upfront, after all, he is today’s main character.

Once Gu Changque left, Lady of the Gu Family brought people forward.

Zhuo Die having met Lady of the Gu Family before, quickly got up to greet her.

Pressed back into sitting by Lady of the Gu Family again: "Today you’re the bride, you’re the most important, stay seated!"

Meanwhile, she introduced her to the women in the room and their relations.

After all, Gu Changque holds a high position, in this room, except for Lady of the Gu Family and the Second Madam, basically everyone is her junior.

All came forward and greeted Zhuo Die.

Others were fine, but when Wang Yongzhu came forward to greet, Zhuo Die quickly helped her up, looked at her a few more times, and smiled at her.

Wang Yongzhu seeing Zhuo Die’s expression, knew Gu Changque must have mentioned her before Zhuo Die, and the Zhuo Family must have investigated her from different sources, otherwise, their attitude wouldn’t be so clear.

Afterwards, others came forward to greet, Zhuo Die’s performance was not bad, at least she kept a smile, maintaining the shy manner of a bride.

After seeing all the ladies, Zhuo Die seemed tired, Lady of the Gu Family thoughtfully said: "You’re tired today, we’ll leave first. I’ve already instructed the kitchen to specially prepare some food for you, it’ll be delivered soon. Hot water is also prepared, you can wash up. Tomorrow morning, come to our place to greet your mother-in-law and introduce you to other family members."

She spoke as she rose and took her leave with her party.

Zhuo Die hurried to send them off, stopped by Lady of the Gu Family: "No need to see us out, go rest now!"

Zhuo Die then smiled and saw them to the door, turned around and went back.

In the bridal chamber, the Matron of Honor and Escorting Lady had already been invited to the front to drink, now in the room, apart from maids who accompanied Zhuo Die in her dowry, there were only a few elderly maids attending.

Due to Lady of the Gu Family’s instructions, it wasn’t long before a steaming hot meal was delivered, though not lavish, it was light and easy to digest.

This was Lady of the Gu Family’s carefulness, as tonight is the bridal chamber, naturally light food is preferred.

The maid beside Zhuo Die served her while eating, couldn’t help but speak: "Miss, Lady of the Gu Family is indeed kind and considerate—"

Zhuo Die casually ate a bit, ultimately nervous, so she put down her chopsticks, stood and walked a bit, seeing the room filled with her maids but no maids from the Gu Family.

Only a few maids at the door, couldn’t help but call one over and question. Only then did she learn, in Gu Changque’s court, there’s never been maids, only a few Chief Attendants tending daily needs, and some maids for laundry and cleaning.

Zhuo Die’s heart leapt with joy, she signaled her personal maid to reward each of these maids with a purse, then sent them away.

Once the maids left, the accompanying maids couldn’t help but be overjoyed, since the esteemed groom was so prudent, didn’t even have anyone attending to him personally. This means our young lady will be carefree after marriage!

They couldn’t help but congratulate Zhuo Die: "Miss, this is wonderful news! Finally, the suffering has come to an end!"

Zhuo Die, being a woman, who would want another woman by her husband’s side? Hearing this, she too felt joy.

The master and servants were quite cheerful until a maid brought hot water for bathing, ending the conversation, as they attended Zhuo Die bathing without mentioning it further.