Although she had been married in her previous life, it was a distant memory. With Huangfu Qian's death, she had almost forgotten it. Now, she was getting married again to the man who loved her deeply. How could she not be nervous?
V47 Married in Our Youth (Part Two)
Although she had been married in her previous life, it was a distant memory. With Huangfu Qian's death, she had almost forgotten it. Now, she was getting married again to the man who loved her deeply. How could she not be nervous?
There was a rustling sound outside the sedan chair, followed by a jade ruyi being extended out. Then the curtain was lifted, and Meng Wan, though her head was covered by a veil, could still sense who was on the other side.
Before Meng Wan could react, the matchmaker brought over a plate of grains. Meng Wan knew this was a ritual called "scattering grains and beans" to bring good luck. She reached out, grabbed a handful, and tossed them out. The orange-yellow beans symbolized many children and grandchildren.
Next came a large red ribbon tied with a love knot in the middle, the other end of which was connected to Huangfu Mi. With his guidance and the help of the matchmaker, Meng Wan walked carefully in heavy shoes, afraid of accidentally falling and making a fool of herself.
But the more she worried, the more problems arose. The beans she had just scattered rolled far away and landed right under Meng Wan's foot. Her leg tilted, and she was about to fall. Meng Wan felt a chill run down her spine. How could she be so unlucky? This was the wedding she had been looking forward to for so long. Was she going to ruin it?
A pair of warm, large hands reached out, one hand supporting Meng Wan's waist, the other arm around her. Through the gap under the veil, only the bright red wedding dress could be seen. It was obvious who else could it be but the groom.
Meng Wan's face flushed red, burning as if it were on fire. The people around her burst into laughter, making Meng Wan wish she could disappear into a hole in the ground.
Huangfu Mi whispered in her ear, "Don't be nervous!"
With just that one sentence, Meng Wan felt at ease and followed him step by step, slowly walking towards a different life.
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After a simple wedding ceremony, Meng Wan was sent back to her bridal chamber.
The banquet outside had just begun when Meng Wan sat in her room, her heart, which had finally calmed down, began to race again.
And so they got married, she married him openly and legitimately, and became his wife.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't know how much time had passed when the door creaked open, revealing a weight tied with a large red flower ball. With a gentle lift, the bridal veil fell to the ground, revealing Huangfu Mi's smiling face.
At this moment, Meng Wan felt no longer nervous or shy. Seeing him staring intently at her, she looked up and met his gaze, her eyes filled with indescribable tenderness. From this day forward, she was his wife. This realization thrilled her, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Huangfu Mi also smiled and sat down next to her. The matchmaker came forward and tied their clothes together, saying auspicious words while scattering peanuts, dates and other grains on the bed, which was called "scattering the bed".
After the tedious rituals were over, Meng Wan was exhausted and dizzy. She was still wearing the so-called phoenix coronet and wedding robes, which weighed several pounds and made her extremely tired. After the matchmaker left, leaving only her and Huangfu Mi, she hurriedly pulled them off, shook her stiff neck, and sighed, "It's good that this kind of marriage only happens once in a lifetime, otherwise it can really exhaust a person."
"Haha--" Hearing her slightly childish words, Huangfu Mi laughed heartily, then reached out and wrapped his arms around her from behind, burying his head in her neck and inhaling her scent. He said, "Otherwise, how many more times would you want to succeed?"
The ambiguous actions made Meng Wan blush unconsciously. She wanted to break free but couldn't, so she could only turn her head to look at his slightly red face and hazy eyes, and ask, "Have you been drinking?"
"Mmm." Huangfu Mi pulled her down to sit, poured two cups of wine, and they drank from the same cup. He looked at her tenderly, his cheeks slightly flushed and his eyes hazy because of the wine. They each took a small sip from their cups, then clasped their arms together and slowly drank.
Huangfu Mi reached out, his slender fingers gliding across her cheek before landing on the phoenix crown. With a slight movement of his fingers, the incredibly heavy object was placed on the table. He rose and embraced her, showering her neck with delicate kisses.
"Wan'er, it's so good, you're finally mine."
Meng Wan's breath hitched, and her chest tightened. This guy, saying something like that at a time like this, made her blush. She hurriedly got up and said, "Don't drink anymore, I'll go make you some hangover soup!"
She tried to escape, but her hand was firmly held, and she leaned against his chest.
"I don't want the hangover soup, I just want you." He didn't make any further moves, but simply held Meng Wan tightly in his arms.
"I will be good to you from now on, only to you." He suddenly raised his head and made a solemn promise.
Meng Wan chuckled softly, "Mm."
Her smile was infinitely charming and shy, her face flushed, her beautiful eyes as bright as stars and the moon, and her rosy lips made one want to kiss her.
Just as he was about to speak, Huangfu Mi sealed his mouth with a kiss.
"Huangfu Mi, I—" Meng Wan turned her head slightly away, her heart pounding wildly, and she was so nervous that she didn't know what to do.
"Don't be afraid, I will be gentle." Huangfu Mi looked at her and gently comforted her in her ear.
"But—" She was still a little nervous, placing her hand on his chest and gently pushing him away.
This coy and alluring gesture made Huangfu Mi unable to resist any longer. He leaned forward and emotionally embraced Meng Wan, feeling her curvaceous figure through the thin wedding dress. A certain part of his body seemed to be ignited with countless flames, making him unable to control himself any longer.
His hot, thin lips instantly covered her luscious red lips, tender and lingering.
"boom--"
A sudden chill ran through her body, and Meng Wan's mind went blank for a moment. Her eyes widened in shock. Oh no, where is Huangfu Mi?
I almost wanted to scream, "Meng Wan, Meng Wan, what are you doing?"
On her wedding night, she actually kicked the groom off the wedding bed. You're probably the first person in the entire Lanling Dynasty to do that.
Overwhelmed with shame and regret, words like "ashamed" and "full of regret" couldn't even begin to describe her feelings at that moment. All she wanted to do was find a crack in the ground to disappear into and escape this embarrassing situation.
"Huangfu Mi, I---" Seeing Huangfu Mi lying on the ground and not getting up, she was even more at a loss. Where did she kick just now? Could it be there?
Good heavens! He suddenly sat up, scrambled off the bed, and knelt down in front of Huangfu Mi, looking at her anxiously. "Are you... are you alright?" he asked.
Huangfu Mi forced himself to stand up, giving her a disapproving look. "Meng Wan, do you know that you're murdering your husband!" he said, turning his head away and muttering, "If I had known this would happen, I would have gone to Western Shu with that Princess Hongxiu, and I wouldn't have been kicked on my wedding night!"
"No, no!" Meng Wan quickly waved her hand.
No matter how she tries to explain it, she's just too nervous because she's been waiting for this moment for so long!
However, not wanting her wedding night to end unpleasantly, she ran back to bed without thinking, pulled down her wedding dress, exposing her shoulders, and bravely lay down, saying to the bewildered and at a loss Huangfu Mi, "Come on!" looking like a martyr.
Amused by her righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, and understanding her fear, Huangfu Mi went over, helped her up, sat down next to her, and said with a smile, "Matters between men and women aren't as scary as you think. Just relax, okay?"
Meng Wan's eyes widened, her face turning as red as if it were about to bleed. Who would say something like that so openly and without batting an eye?
"You make it sound so easy. It seems you're quite experienced?" Meng Wan said, pursing her lips and emphasizing each word.