Chapter 676: Into the Bridal Chamber (1/2)

Her skin was fair and translucent. Her eyebrows were curved, and her eyes were as clear as a clear pond. With a tall nose and rosy lips, two shallow dimples appeared on the sides of her face when she smiled shyly, making people intoxicated and unwilling to wake up.

Most people were used to seeing bridal makeup with thick powdered faces and bright red lips, so they were amazed by her refreshingly light but brilliant peach blossom makeup. The rough army men didn’t hesitate to praise her:

“Leader’s wife is so pretty ah! She’s simply a little peach blossom that just bloomed, looking fair and tender…”

“Leader, how did you manage to get such a tender little peach blossom? This is the prime example of ‘an old cattle eating tender grass’ ah!”

“I didn’t expect that the leader’s wife, who’s an expert in farming and business, to be different from what I had imagined. She’s a delicate and beautiful young woman! You have good eyes, Leader!”

“Leader’s Wife, do you have any sisters in your family? You should consider me. I come from a well-known family. I’m also tall, strong, and good-looking. Most importantly, I have a good character and good temper. I’m definitely the best candidate for a perfect husband…”

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Had it been another noble maiden, she would either be too shy to raise her head, or very angry. Xiaocao, on the other hand, looked openly at each person who spoke with a smile. She knew that these people were fellow soldiers of her husband, and they all had a rather close relationship.

The face of the young military official who spoke last flushed red upon her staring. He touched the back of his head and chuckled. In actuality, he was actually quite serious about the question. The leader’s wife had such excellent cooking skills, so her sisters also definitely wouldn’t be too bad. Last time, when he went on a mission with Leader, he had risked his life to snatch the last piece of dried meat that Leader’s Wife packed. That taste was truly unforgettable ah! If he could also marry a wife with such skills, would he still have to steal from the leader and risk the chance of being beaten and going through intense training?

“I have an older sister!” Yu Xiaocao looked at the young military official’s eager face and deliberately paused for a moment. Under the dazzling gaze of the other party, she slowly added, “We’re twins!“

All of the military officials in the room let out enthusiastic howls, which made Zhu Junyang so angry that he threw eye daggers at each of them. What did they mean? Why were these guys so excited about the lass’s older twin sister? What were they thinking about? It seemed like he had been so busy with the wedding preparations recently that these brats were too idle and relaxed!

All of the military officials, ‘Why did the temperature in the room suddenly drop a few degrees? What is this chilly feeling?’

“But…” Yu Xiaocao took the tea, which was just the right temperature, that Zhu Junyang handed her and drank a small sip of it. Then, under everyone’s anticipating gazes, she finally said, “But she got married last year!”

“Ah…” A series of pitiful cries sounded!

The wedding attendant, who had been pushed to the side, took advantage of this opportunity to squeeze to the front. She cut a lock of Xiaocao’s and Zhu Junyang’s hair with scissors, tied them together, and said with a smile, “Forever united.”

Then, they had to drink the nuptial wine. Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Yu Xiaocao and Zhu Junyang held the celadon cups, intertwined their arms, and drank the wine in the cups.

The wedding attendant took the plate of dumplings from the maidservant beside her and handed a pair of silver chopsticks to Xiaocao. The dumplings were small and exquisite. Xiaocao hadn’t eaten since the morning, so she had been hungry for a long time. She picked up a dumpling and put it into her mouth. She chewed on it, and then frowned, “It’s raw?![1]

The wedding attendant chuckled merrily on the side, “May you soon be blessed with a child!”

Seeing a trace of disappointment on the lass’s face, Zhu Junyang whispered in her ears, “Hungry? This prince will tell Ying’er and Yan’er to prepare some snacks so that you can eat something first. I have already ordered the kitchen to make your favorite dishes, and they will be sent over shortly!”

After that, the wedding attendant told them to sit side by side on the wedding bed. She sprinkled some longan, peanuts, and dates on them. After another bout of laughter in the newlywed’s room, the young guests finally withdrew from the room.

Zhu Junyang still needed to return to the front courtyard to entertain the guests. He clasped Xiaocao’s hands and said, “Let Wutong and the others help you change into comfortable clothes, eat something, and then rest on the bed for a while. This prince will return quickly.”