Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Chapter 641: Third Uncle (1/2)

Chapter 654: Chapter 641: Third Uncle

While she was daydreaming, Zhuang Qingning seemed to hear Xiangqiao moving about.

Zhuang Qingning guessed that Xiangqiao was probably tidying things up in the bridal chamber, trimming the wicks, and making the pair of dragon-and-phoenix candles burn brighter. She didn’t think much of it.

But then the footsteps looped around in the distance and seemed to head towards her, stopping beside her.

“Xiangqiao?” Zhuang Qingning called out.

But there was no response.

Zhuang Qingning instinctively reached out.

However, just as her hand gave way from her sleeve, it was immediately caught by a broad and sturdy hand, which began to gently caress it.

Subsequently, her hand was released. The veil in front of her was lifted, and through the bright candlelight, Zhuang Qingning saw Chu Jinnian’s face filled with smiles.

Seeing it was Chu Jinnian, Zhuang Qingning let out a sigh of relief. Seeing they were alone in the room, she looked around in curiosity. “Why are you alone?”

According to tradition, wouldn’t there be people creating a commotion together when the groom lifts the bride’s veil?

Chu Jinnian chuckled mischievously, “I have driven all those people to the front hall for proper entertainment.”

Today was his wedding day. His bride was meant only for his eyes to behold. Why should others see her?

Furthermore, the wedding night should ideally be an intimate occasion between two people and shouldn’t be spoiled by others.

Zhuang Qingning chuckled at Chu Jinnian’s childish prank. At the same time, she felt relieved that they wouldn’t be disturbed and reached up to remove the heavy head ornaments she was wearing.

“Allow me to help you with that.” Chu Jinnian offered, and gently he removed all the golden hairpins from Zhuang Qingning’s hair. He then ordered someone to prepare hot water for Zhuang Qingning to wash.

He did not forget to order someone to prepare a few dishes that Zhuang Qingning usually enjoyed.

After eating and drinking her fill, Zhuang Qingning let out a satisfying belch. Seeing Chu Jinnian smiling and seated on the edge of the bed, she couldn’t help but blush.

Having lived two lives, even though this was her first marriage, she knew exactly what was about to happen.

“Feeling shy?” Chu Jinnian teased.

Zhuang Qingning’s face turned red all the way to the roots of her ears. She pouted, “Not shy. I’m just feeling hot.”

“Alright, alright. Move over.”

Zhuang Qingning practically leapt into the bed and crawled under the covers, turning her back to Chu Jinnian.

Chu Jinnian smirked and let down the bed curtains on both sides.

The red dragon and phoenix candles brightly illuminated the room, creating a beautiful spectacle on the wedding night.

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In the height of spring, the peach blossoms were in full bloom.

Two adorable dumplings were ambitiously circling the roots of a blooming peach tree, occasionally looking longingly at the abundance of flowers up above.

“Brother.” Chu Siyu tugged at the sleeve of Chu Zimo with a troubled expression, “This tree is too tall and we’re too short to reach the flowers.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll climb it.” Chu Zimo raised the hem of his robe and tucked it into his waist.Jinnian is sick. Mingliang please contact the doctor.”

He then grabbed a branch and, gritting his teeth, began to climb upwards laboriously.

Extending great effort, he managed to reach the upper part and sat on a sturdy branch.