Compared to her heavy makeup earlier, she now had less of that majestic aura but exuded more youthful vibrance and the essence of collagen.
"Wife, you’re truly a beauty."
Liua Ruolan blushed slightly with shyness, having been secretly observing Wang Shouzhe all along. She shyly muttered in a mosquito-like voice, "Husband also looks quite handsome and extraordinary."
It was very obvious; she was quite satisfied with Wang Shouzhe’s appearance.
Even though it was an arranged marriage, with no choice in the matter.
But if the husband turned out to be a handsome and spirited young man, naturally, she’d be happier. Besides, this husband was gentle and considerate too.
Beside the bed, there was a small table with some exquisite pastries and a little brazier warming a pot of wine.
Wang Shouzhe knew she probably hadn’t eaten all day, so he quickly picked up a plate of pastries and said with concern, "You must be hungry, dear. Would you like something to eat?"
Liua Ruolan gently nodded and replied, "Yes," thanking her husband.
Then, she delicately picked up a piece of pastry, slightly turned her graceful body, and covered her mouth with her hand, chewing gracefully and reservedly.
After all, she was a lady from a prominent family, Wang Shouzhe silently marveled.
Unlike his own family member Wang Lici, who ate like a bandit. Eating with her at the same table, if you weren’t quick, you’d starve.
Just as he thought of Wang Lici, suddenly!
There was a commotion outside the courtyard. The most update n0vels are published on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝙣𝙚𝙩
"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, are you there?"
It turned out to be Wang Lici’s voice, and then she was pounding on the door. "Fourth Uncle, why did you lock the door?"
Wang Shouzhe broke out in a cold sweat, thinking of something at just the wrong time.
Didn’t this big niece know it was his wedding night?
If he didn’t lock the door, he’d be welcoming uninvited people barging in.
Liua Ruolan’s almond-shaped eyes opened wide, appearing somewhat puzzled.
"My dear, don’t mind it. That is the Big Girl Wang Lici, who’s always boisterous and careless," Wang Shouzhe said helplessly, "She’s one of the Little Demon Kings of Chaos in our family."
"I’ve heard about this child," Liua Ruolan hid her mouth and chuckled softly, "It’s no big deal. Which family doesn’t have a few Little Demon Kings?" Speaking of which, there were quite a few quirky ones among the young ones in the Liua Family too.
Wang Shouzhe knew Wang Lici’s character well; if he didn’t open the door, it would be trouble.
She might even pry open the door and storm in.
After obtaining Liua Ruolan’s consent, Wang Shouzhe went to open the door. Before he could scold them with a stern face,
he saw Wang Lici complain, "Fourth Uncle, what are you dawdling about?"
Saying this, she had already picked up a large wooden basin and stormed into the bridal chamber.
A whole group of people followed behind her in a rowdy procession.
Several younger sisters, Wang Luqiu, Wang Luojing, surprisingly even the younger ones Wang Luomiao and Wang Luolan followed in.
Additionally, there was the second niece Wang Liwan, nephew Wang Zongchang, and the youngest brother Wang Shouye.
This sight left Wang Shouzhe dumbfounded, wondering what on earth was going on. Were they planning a rebellion?
"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle! Why do you have that expression? I just saw that Fourth Aunt hasn’t eaten for a while, so I specifically brought her some food. And you, Fourth Uncle, busy drinking, haven’t eaten much either."
Wang Lici pouted, looking as if her good intentions were taken as trash.
"And what about all of you?" Wang Shouzhe looked at the others.
"We’re here to see sister-in-law," Wang Luqiu was quite straightforward, "We didn’t see her face because of the red veil during the day." This girl, apart from her Emperor Road, had few things left she was curious or concerned about.
Wang Shouzhe saw Liua Ruolan smiling at the corners of her mouth, not appearing to mind. So, he said to Wang Lici, "Why do you still stand there? Quickly serve your aunt the food you’ve brought!"
Then the young ones from the Wang Family began their respective tasks, those who needed to offer greetings did so, and those setting up a hotpot stand went ahead, creating a lively atmosphere.
Liua Ruolan, in her dignified manner, took out prepared red envelopes and handed them out one by one.
"Fourth Aunt, this is the clear soup hotpot my Fourth Uncle loves. I especially prepared this late-night snack for you today."
Wang Lici skillfully aimed to curry favor. She had already noticed keenly who in the house would be the one to please in the future.
Only newlywed, she hurried over to show her solicitousness, trying to ingratiate the Fourth Aunt.
The girls were quite efficient.
Very soon, a table was set up with clear soup hotpot, the copper pot in the center bubbling with hot water.
Wang Shouzhe and Liua Ruolan accompanied the younger ones around the table, cheerfully enjoying the clear soup hotpot.
Even though having hotpot was a fun affair, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t shake off a slight unease, thinking, right, this was supposed to be his wedding night! Surely, these kids weren’t here to ruin the moment?
Liua Ruolan, however, had never tried clear soup hotpot. In front of the children, she was generous and unpretentious, seemingly enjoying herself quite a lot.
Moreover, her anxiety seemed to ease quite a bit.
Gradually, the brothers and sisters grew more familiar with her. Especially Wang Luomiao, who often wrote to her previously, making them quite well-acquainted.
A meal of hotpot was shared happily among everyone.
Wang Shouzhe observed quietly, noticing that Ruolan had almost finished eating, setting her chopsticks down.
So he coughed lightly, "It’s getting late. You all go ahead and do your own things." He made the gesture to begin ushering them out.
Joking aside, a night of springtime was worth thousands in gold, especially when it was the first bridal chamber in two lifetimes. Surely, they couldn’t have hotpot till dawn?
"Fourth Uncle, are you kicking us out after crossing the bridge? I haven’t had my fill yet," Wang Lici said, aggrieved.
"When have you ever not eaten your fill? Take some home and eat slowly."
Without mercy, Wang Shouzhe chased all the young ones out and quickly locked the door.