Young Master Wei, who frequented brothels, got out of bed and rushed out. In his haste, he lost a shoe and is now sitting on a round stool, asking a maid to put it on for him.
While enjoying his wine at home, the Third Young Master Wei learned that an angel was about to arrive. He sent someone to fetch a bucket of cooled well water and poured it over his head to sober up and maintain his dignity.
Marquis Yiyang and his wife waited outside the gate of the Wei residence, and at first glance, it looked as if they were welcoming a concubine in a sedan chair.
"Why hasn't the angel arrived yet?" Wei Er complained, which drew a reprimand from the Marquis of Yiyang.
"They're here! They're here!"
With a shout from the sharp-eyed Third Young Master Wei, everyone straightened their clothes.
The royal procession led the way for the Fourth Miss, an honor that made countless eyes in the Wei family green with envy.
Madam Wei smiled broadly, but her hands, hidden in her wide sleeves, suddenly tightened, her nails digging into her palms until she forgot the pain.
"I have seen an angel!"
From the patriarch down to the doorman, everyone in the Wei family bowed and knelt in worship.
The bridal sedan chair landed, and Wei Pingxi dismounted.
The chief eunuch rushed over with a smile to help the old man up: "Oh dear, you're too kind, too kind."
After finishing the pleasantries, he said with a kind expression, "Let's observe the ceremony first."
Attending the ceremony?
It's just taking a concubine, what's so special about that?
The Wei family members were filled with doubt.
The old man, a shrewd man who had lived most of his life, turned his head and calmly instructed the steward to arrange a grand ceremony and proper etiquette for the guests from the palace.
In other words, taking a concubine was a grand affair, even more elaborate than a wedding.
However, this was a favor given by the Emperor and Empress, and no one else could refute it.
Wei Pingxi is, after all, a member of the Wei family. Regardless of whether it's proper or not, giving her face is giving face to the Wei family.
Since it's a matter of face, we must accept it properly and treat it with respect.
Night fell, and a cool autumn breeze blew.
The newlyweds first bowed to the vastness of heaven and earth, and then to the emperor and empress for their grace. An angel, who had traveled thousands of miles, inadvertently took away the bow that Lady Wei was entitled to. Perhaps the day was too absurd, because no one noticed anything amiss.
Even if it's wrong, who would dare to say it?
Yu Zhi was, after all, a concubine. According to the custom of taking a concubine in the Great Yan Dynasty, it was her turn to bow to Wei Pingxi for the third time.
Moreover, with angels above, it's natural that the Fourth Miss wouldn't deign to lower herself.
Wei Pingxi stood there steadily, dressed in a wedding gown, bathed in the gentle moonlight.
"bye--"
At the shout of praise, Yu Zhi knelt down, her waist bent.
"rise--"
"The ceremony is complete! Lead them to the bridal chamber—"
...
The thrilling and exciting day seemed to have come to an end.
The angel came and went in a hurry, like a gust of wind, without spending the night at the Wei family's house.
After the wedding banquet ended, Madam Wei once again entered the small Buddhist hall and refused to see anyone.
The Wei family breathed a sigh of relief. The second young master of the Wei family slumped into a chair and said, "I'm exhausted. Fourth sister is taking a concubine, and we've suffered because of this. I wonder what people outside are saying!"
"What can we say? Who dares to say it?"
Everything I discovered today is as absurd as a dream.
That's the Empress, the woman revered and praised by the world for her virtue. Would she make such a big fuss over her niece's simple words, "Enjoy yourself, have fun"?
His Majesty still indulges the Empress's behavior, which is truly... enough to make people afraid to speak out.
"Wei Pingxi is incredibly lucky!"
Young Master Wei murmured, his tone ambiguous, unsure whether it was more envy or jealousy. They were both nephews of the Empress, so why did the Empress show him no favoritism?
Marquis Yiyang looked around at his sons, and seeing that the old man had closed his eyes and remained silent, he sighed, "It is Pingxi's fate, and it is also our fate. However... the Empress probably knows that the old man hit Pingxi earlier. The imperial envoy has come from afar, which is an honor, but also a warning."
"Her Majesty the Empress is displeased."
...
"Of course my aunt was unhappy."
Wei Pingxi took off his wedding dress, and the jade figure was soaking in the bathtub in the next room.
"The Yan family has never had a cripple or paralyzed person in its 100-year history. My aunt loves me very much. Do you know why I gave my cousin an extra self-portrait? The extra painting is for the Yan family to send to the palace."
As the steam rose, she closed her eyes contentedly: "My aunt, being the mother of the nation, cannot easily leave the palace. She doesn't see me for many years, so naturally she misses me."
"She knew I was injured and disabled, especially since I wasn't by her side."
"It's rare for the Yan and Wei families to have a junior who is favored by her, and the old man doesn't even care about me. To put it mildly, this is an unkind elder; to put it more bluntly, it's disrespectful to the Empress."
"Anyone who disrespects the Empress will surely be punished by her thunder. Today's incident is merely a reminder."
Yu Zhi listened intently, never daring to imagine that there were so many twists and turns hidden within.
She hid in the bathtub, too shy to get up, and whispered, "Your Majesty really spoils you."
"Yes. I haven't seen her for two years."
Yu Zhi was secretly surprised that he was still being so doted on after not seeing him for two years.
Water splashed as Miss Wei stepped out of the half-person-high bathtub.
Clad in a snow-white silk robe, her long, dripping hair was instantly dried by her inner energy. She raised an eyebrow and said, "Aren't you getting up? Don't forget what day it is tonight."
Yu Zhi's breathing became slightly disordered, and as she stood up, a myriad of alluring colors appeared on her brows.
Springtime is in full bloom, and beauties are as lovely as jade and as graceful as willows.
She slowly turned her waist and walked to Miss Wei in front of her in the candlelight. Her clothes were half-covering her body, and she exuded a charming and alluring aura.
"nice."
Upon receiving her praise, Yu Zhi's alluring charm began to falter again.
"Don't be shy. If you're shy, how can you enjoy yourself?"
Wei Pingxi, arm in arm with her waist, slowly walked towards the bed: "Considering it's your first time here, I won't play any more tricks on you tonight, but at least..."
She smiled and said, "At least you have to be well-behaved."
A thin veil concealed the hibiscus-colored fabric, and Yu Zhi felt a chill run down her spine. She asked nervously, "What...what does it mean to be well-behaved?"
"I'm not good at this."
Wei Pingxi said without batting an eye, "So you have to take the initiative."
Chapter 21 Extremely Delicious
Taking initiative sounds simple, but it's difficult to do.
Red lanterns hung in the courtyard all night, and Yu Zhi's voice was dry and hoarse all night, crying and sobbing like a cat.
Only after this night did she officially become the fourth young lady's concubine.
The servants kept their distance, not daring to disturb the Fourth Miss's enjoyment.
The incessant meowing of cats continued until the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn.
The room was dimly lit. Yu Zhi had only rested for a quarter of an hour; it was hard to tell whether she had fainted from exhaustion or from crying.
Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was streaked with tears, her eyes were red, and her raven-feather-like eyelashes were wet with tears. Her fully grown body exuded a perfect charm. Wei Pingxi looked at her without blinking, and finally, satisfied, covered her with the brocade quilt.
She pulled the man into her arms, grabbed his earlobe and kissed it, the faint sound of his sobbing still echoing in her ears.
It sounds really good.
I felt pity for him.
Showing pity is one thing, but ruthlessly 'skinning and dismembering' is another.
Since returning from his previous life, Wei Pingxi has always been the type of person who never suffers a loss and only seeks to gain an advantage.
She squandered a fortune of gold and silver, and the wonderful woman she raised certainly did not disappoint the money she spent.
It was worth it.
She's just too fragile. You can't expect her to be this proactive. She's timid, delicate, and cries an unusually large number of tears.
After savoring the moment for a while, she tightened her arms, buried her face in Yu Zhi's neck, and fell into a deep sleep.
The sun was high in the sky, and the cat in the yard jumped up and down four or five times, but the main house remained completely still.
The Fourth Miss's words were the only rule of Jingzhe Courtyard; she could sleep as long as she wanted. After all, the Emperor and Empress had made a grand show for her yesterday, and no one dared to displease her at this time.
If Wei Pingxi were to file a complaint against him before the Emperor and Empress, who would be able to bear the consequences?
In a hazy dream, Yu Zhi woke up whimpering in the arms of the Fourth Miss. As her consciousness slowly returned, she saw the Fourth Miss's face and almost burst into tears again.
As a woman herself, she couldn't understand how the Fourth Miss could be so wicked, no matter how hard she tried.
Not good at this?
Those who deceive ghosts are not good at this!
She sobbed twice, her eyes blurry with tears.
Halfway through her tears, she realized that she was truly the Fourth Miss's woman. Her body ached, her delicate brows furrowed, and she belatedly realized how close she was to the Fourth Miss.
So close that I was momentarily stunned by her breathtaking beauty.
Yu Zhi's heart was pounding, and she was completely trapped in the Fourth Miss's arms, unable to move.
She counted Wei Pingxi's long eyelashes, trying to forget everything from last night, but tears still streamed down her face.