Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 1144 - 364: Secret Medicine_5

Chapter 1144: Chapter 364: Secret Medicine_5

Liu Tinglan let out a snort of laughter, raising her hand to slap away the wandering hand and sternly scolded, "Look at you, you licentious lothario, aren’t you afraid of being forced by the tiger mother at home to kneel and scrub the washboard?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Yan subconsciously replaced the image of the tiger mother with that of her ever stone-faced fiancé and couldn’t help but collapse into a fit of laughter on the bed.

Liu Tinglan was puzzled by her friend’s uncontrollable laughter, but she laughed along, feeling genuinely better.

As 7am approached, the Shen family would arrive to escort the bride, and after greeting Mr. and Mrs. Liu, Mo Yan hurried off to the Cui family with the wedding gift for Cui Pingan.

The Liu and Cui families had sent wedding invitations to the father and daughter of the Mo Family; since both couldn’t be away, after discussing, Mo Yan would serve as the maid of honor at Liu Family and then deliver the gift to the Cui family before returning. Mo Qingze would stay with the Cui family, offer congratulations to the Liu family, and then return. At this moment, Mo Qingze was already at the Cui family’s home.

Upon arriving at the Cui family’s residence, Mo Yan was led by a servant to meet Old Lady Cui. After exchanging greetings and explaining the purpose of her visit, Old Lady Cui was very understanding and let Mo Yan leave so as not to miss the auspicious time.

However, Princess Fuyun made a few underhanded remarks. Mindful of her royal status, Mo Yan just smiled and didn’t say anything.

Exiting the room, Mo Yan encountered her father who had come to pay his respects to Old Lady Cui. Seeing him alone, she hurriedly asked, "Father, did you come by yourself?"

Mo Qingze smiled and shook his head, "Zhenzhen and Zhaozhao have already paid their respects to Old Lady Cui and have been led away by the boys of the Cui family."

Mo Yan nodded and hurriedly said, "Then I won’t wait for you; there’s not much time left."

Mo Qingze waved his hand, urging, "Hurry on, I’ll follow shortly."

Mo Yan uttered a quick "mm-hmm" and walked away, led by a maid. Mo Qingze averted his gaze, about to step inside, when he caught sight of a slender figure hurrying over. Looking closely, he recognized an acquaintance.

Cui Wanqing also spotted Mo Qingze standing across from her and involuntarily halted her steps, momentarily forgetting to avoid any impropriety.

Feeling the unusual gaze of the maids around him, Mo Qingze regained his composure and distantly nodded to Cui Wanqing, then stepped aside, gesturing politely for her to pass.

Cui Wanqing’s expression dimmed, and after showing respect to Mo Qingze with a curtsey, she went in first.

Meanwhile, Mo Yan hurried back to the Liu family just in time to encounter the Shen family’s wedding procession being blocked outside the gate.

The Liu family had only one child, Ting Lan, and those obstructing the wedding party were all relatives from both Liu Family and Mrs. Liu’s maternal family, who would also be part of the wedding escort soon.

On the groom’s side, there were also several young men, some literate and some martial, who could handle whether the Liu family proposed a literary or a martial challenge, earning much applause.

Watching for a while, Mo Yan saw that the Liu family was almost unable to hold them off any longer and promptly entered through the side door.

In the bridal chamber, Liu Tinglan sat on the bed without the bridal veil yet placed over her, accompanied by her cousins who were teasing her playfully, with a hint of jealousy underlying their words.

It was understandable; after all, Shen Ji came from a wealthy background with the title of Scholar, and was exceptionally handsome compared to his peers, it was no wonder they were envious.

Liu Tinglan’s mind was elsewhere, and she simply ignored their indiscreet remarks.

Seeing Mo Yan walk in, these few individuals immediately toned down their boisterousness and started to fawn over her instead, saying that even though their older cousin sister (Liu Tinglan) was to marry and leave Jing City, they were still there and could continue to visit each other in the future.

Mo Yan responded with some perfunctory remarks and took a seat next to Liu Tinglan. Noticing that her hands were trembling slightly, she knew her friend was nervous and gently comforted her, "I’m here with you, don’t be afraid."

Liu Tinglan nodded, clutching her friend’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with both tension and anticipation for a beautiful life ahead.

At that moment, Shen Ji had successfully passed the rigorous tests set by a dozen of his cousins, and, after scattering a basketful of celebration money, he finally made it to the doorstep of Liu Tinglan’s bridal chamber and knocked on the door.

The auspicious time was approaching, and Mo Yan had no intention of making things difficult for Shen Ji. She let him in after he composed a quick poem urging the bride to finish dressing and slipped a few embroidered purses through the door.

The young men who came with Shen Ji teased and tried to squeeze into the room, but Mo Yan slammed the door shut with a bang, standing at the entrance and watching them without saying a word.

"Ay, Yun Jin has already gone in, so let’s not crowd the room," the one who had been shouting the loudest quickly stopped the others from pushing forward and smiled ingratiatingly at Mo Yan.

Seeing this, the rest of the group dared not act recklessly and stood obediently at the door, waiting.

Prior to their arrival, these men had been sternly instructed by Shen Ji that the bridesmaids were not to be taken lightly and to show restraint in their revelry. Now, even if they were given a hundred times the courage, they wouldn’t dare to cause a commotion in the bride’s chamber.

Mo Yan saw that they were behaving themselves and nodded in satisfaction. Seizing the moment, she inconspicuously probed for information about the Shen family, especially that cousin of theirs.

The men were no fools, but they assumed that Mo Yan was deeply concerned for the bride, worried that she’d be at a loss in her new home, and thus they one-upped each other in telling Mo Yan about the Shen family, emphasizing the elders’ temperaments. Naturally, they spoke well of them, claiming both elders were kind, loving, and cherished the younger family members, reassuring her not to worry.

As for that cousin of the Shen family, she was mentioned only in passing. Coincidentally, the man she was to marry was among this group. When they talked about Shen Ji’s cousin, they did not forget to tease their companion about it.

Mo Yan discreetly observed Shen Ji’s soon-to-be cousin-in-law for a moment, noting that although his appearance might not rival Shen Ji’s, he had a rare and gentle temperament of a modest gentleman. From his proper demeanor and attire, it was clear his family was well-off. If he was on good terms with Shen Ji, his character was likely not far off either.

Consider that without the support of her own family, it would be unlikely for her to find such an outstanding husband and in-laws. Shen Ji’s cousin should be content with the match. Thus, Mo Yan felt somewhat relieved. However, to really understand what the cousin thought, she’d have to see for herself by visiting the Shen family.

The door opened and Shen Ji came out first, his left hand holding a big red flower, while his right hand held Liu Tinglan’s, his face wearing a blissful smile.

Their actions were clearly inappropriate for the occasion, but beholding the seemingly tangible affection between them, even the matchmaker said nothing, let alone the others.

Surrounded by a throng of guests, the newlyweds slowly made their way to the main hall, where they would give their final farewell to the bride’s parents. Along the way, Shen Ji held Liu Tinglan’s hand tightly, occasionally reminding her to watch out for steps, a gesture that touched many young women and daughters-in-law, who secretly sighed in admiration for Liu Tinglan finding such a match.

When crossing the threshold, Liu Tinglan stumbled slightly. Shen Ji, ever attentive, quickly steadied her and anxiously asked if her foot was twisted. Seeing her shake her head and able to walk, only then did he relax.

Watching this scene, Father Liu and Mother Liu felt some consolation in their hearts. When Shen Ji and Liu Tinglan knelt down to bid their final farewell to the two elders, Mother Liu held her daughter’s hand and shed tears again, offering a long list of careful instructions.

Mo Yan watched, unintentionally imagining herself in her friend’s shoes, wondering whether her father would be like Father Liu and Mother Liu, suffering while earnestly advising her on how to be a good wife and daughter-in-law.

Thinking of these things, her heart started to ache...

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