Chapter 2 Two, welcome

The rain continued for another two days, and finally stopped on the night of the third day. At dawn, the Yin family ushered in a guest—Zhu Hu. The wedding rituals of the Han Dynasty are divided into six parts: Nacai, asking names, Naji, Nazheng, asking for a date, and welcoming each other, which are commonly called "six rituals". I thought it was an extraordinary period in an extraordinary period. Since it was supposed to be simplified, it was unexpected that Liu Xiu entrusted this classmate to be a big matchmaker even though it was an extraordinary method in an extraordinary period, and followed the steps of the six rituals to handle it without skipping a single step.

However, it can be seen from the final date that the wedding is still a little rushed. I heard that Liu Yan's funeral was worse than my wedding. It simply seemed that there was no such person as Liu Yan in the world. I felt sour, but I also knew that there was no way to do it. The day was chosen on the first day of July, but it was also the hottest day this summer. Fortunately, the wedding reception was at night, and according to the rules, the groom would not come to pick him up until the sun went down, and it was near dusk. wedding, funeral... I smiled, spread my arms flat, and let Amber kneel on the mat and smooth the folds of the skirt for me, doing the final makeup.Black curly train deep dress, long skirt dragging to the heels like a phoenix tail, I turned my head and saw the meandering skirt being held in the hands of a boy and girl aged five or six years old, I couldn’t help but look A moment of trance—if the black skirt is replaced with white, does it look like a wedding dress?

The golden steps on the top of the head trembled, and the tassels in the shape of cinnamon sticks collided with each other, making a pleasant ding-dong sound. "Oh, my sister really looks like a fairy!" I blinked and came back to my senses. Liu Ji smiled happily and looked at me softly. "Really?" I smiled happily. No matter what the meaning of this wedding is, after all, this is the first time in my life... I am getting married, and the groom is Liu Xiu, no matter how awkward and weird my feelings for him or his feelings for me are. Relationship, at least, for a girl, is the same from ancient times to modern times-to be a beautiful and admirable bride is every woman's dream of eternal life.

I slightly twisted my waist, and asked complacently, "Is it weird? I never do such a complicated bun!" The bun on the top of the head is a bit heavy, and when the hairpin is used to fix the wig, the scalp is a bit painful to pull, but the woman who combs the hair said that this is necessary, otherwise even if the wig is twisted together with the real hair, it will not be enough. Firm and fall off. "No!" Liu Ji said with a smile, "Sister-in-law wears this high-looking fairy bun and matches it with this attire, it really looks like a fairy, as if a fairy descended to earth."

I shyly scratched my tingling scalp with my fingers, but she hurriedly stopped me: "Don't move around, you just don't get used to it, you will get used to it..." She held my hand, the palm was very hot, warm Warmly, "Sister-in-law, you will be a wife in the future. Although the Liu family has no parents-in-law to serve you, my sister-in-law is still here, you..." I fell silent at this point, probably thinking of myself, she is also a woman, and I am the sister-in-law of the Yin family. Sure enough, marriage is not fun, and every family has its own hard-to-read scriptures.Thinking of this, I suddenly felt very lucky again. Fortunately, my marriage with Liu Xiu was just a joke.

It's a scene... It's just that I don't know how many people will seriously complete this scene. What is Liu Xuan thinking in his heart now?Yin consciousness can see through Liu Xiu's mind, could it be that the shrewd Emperor Gengshi would miss it alone? Compared with these people, I am obviously not deep enough in the world, and I have only scratched the surface of these conspiracies and calculations.Moreover, I am too straight-tempered and can't hide things. Compared with IQ, I may not be much worse than a modern person with a bachelor's degree, but it is far worse than Chengfu's scheming.

Well, if only Deng Yu was here, at least I can discuss some things with him.In this world, no one is smarter than him, right? "Sister, it's time!" When she came back to her senses, she saw two brothers Yin Xing and Yin Jiu standing at the door.Yinjiu has a happy face, and Yinxing is also smiling, but the smile is a bit weird, no matter how you look at it, it feels fake. Hu Po helped me to go out, boys and girls followed behind, Yin looked at me happily, and praised: "Sister is such a beauty!" I blush. Yin Xing looked me up and down, but cut off my way, pointed to the road leading to the gate and said, "Brother told my sister not to go to salute, the wedding family's welcome team is at the gate, so let's go!"

My heart tightened, an indescribable feeling. Because of the tight marriage schedule, Yinmu Deng and the elders of the clan still stayed in Xinye and did not have time to come. Speaking of the elders, this place has the greatest sense of insidiousness. When a girl gets married, she should leave. He asked me to go out without saluting. It sounded like he was caring for me, but in fact he left me in the cold. I felt uncomfortable in my heart, but I couldn't show it on my face, so I smiled, turned around and said to Liu Ji: "Brother is not here, elder sister-in-law is like a mother, this courtesy is also suitable for sister-in-law!"

Liu Ji looked surprised, I didn't wait for her to evade, I bowed my knees respectfully and bowed down. Before he could go out the gate, he saw a tall man in the same black curly train and deep clothes from a distance, standing straight outside the gate, looking forward to it. I pursed my lips and smiled, feeling happy for no reason, and swept away the depression just now.Many people gathered outside the door, some from the married family came to welcome them, and some from the married family sent them off.Liu Xiuzha was very conspicuous in the crowd, like standing out from the crowd, seeing me stepping out, he ran towards me quickly, causing the crowd to roar with laughter.

My cheeks were flushed, and I glanced at him coquettishly and shyly, feeling more and more anxious and excited. I haven't seen him for a few days, Liu Xiu's complexion is no longer as miserable as when he was ill, but the bruises on his chin are still there. I raised my head and met him with twinkling eyes.His eyes were bent, and he smiled happily, but I suddenly felt a bit lost, and I couldn't help asking myself, how much of this smile is real? Liu Xiu held my hand, the palm was hot, my fingers trembled a little, and finally smiled frankly.All relatives and friends cheered and congratulated outside the door. I counted them. There were not many people from the in-laws who sent off their relatives. Even Liu Jia, who is usually the most affectionate, has never met.

My heart is clear. Liu Xiu happily helped me into the car, and while I was looking around, someone tied Liu Xiu and me together. This is similar to the scene where the bride and groom each hold one end of the red silk in an ancient costume drama, except that I don’t wear a red handkerchief. Scarves, nor Fengguanxiapei. Such a scene is more like a modern wedding, but...my natal family doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic. Thinking back when Deng Chan got married, the number of people sent off by the in-law’s family was no less than the number of people greeted by the in-law’s family. Looking at me now, the people standing at the gate are almost all servants, and even the acquaintances are few. Consciousness is even more avoided, and even the shadow of a person can't be seen. My eyes were a little swollen, and my heart was inevitably blocked. Yin Xing was busy with Zhang Luo, and Yin stood under the car and looked at me reluctantly, and kept saying to Liu Xiu: "Brother-in-law, you must treat my sister well..." Liu Xiu promised with a smile, his eyes were so gentle that they seemed to soften everything, I almost couldn't hold back, I was drunk to death in his soft eyes.If I didn't know it well, if I didn't still have a sliver of reason, I would almost be moved by his earnest and earnest expression, thinking that what he said was true. "Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law!" Yin grabbed Liu Xiu's arm and shook it vigorously, "Although my sister has a bad temper, she has the most pure and kind heart. If there is anything wrong with her in the future, don't be too close to her." Comparing..." There are three black lines hanging on my forehead, what is this kid talking about? Just as he was about to stare at him as a warning, he suddenly lowered his head, his words choked with sobs: "She loves duplicity the most... Even though her face is cold, the kindness she treats you, brother-in-law, is rare in the world... Sister, brother is so happy today, My sister has been looking forward to her wish for so many years, and finally..." I couldn't bear it anymore, and pushed him off the car with a palm. Yin threw a solid butt on the ground, screaming in exchange for a chuckle from Liu Xiu beside her. I tugged on the belt, sweating uneasy on my back: "He...what he said is not true, yellow-mouthed kid talking nonsense, you..." When the back of her hand became hot, Liu Xiu reached out to hold my hand with a smile, her face full of tenderness. His smile is the best weapon to defeat the enemy, under such a gentle knife, he will not die or be injured.I stared blankly at him in a daze, this man... Will he really be my husband from now on? Someone yelled outside, and the carriage jolted, as if it was about to leave.Liu Xiu still looked at me unabashedly, there was an indescribable pampering and affection in her smile, and a trace of imperceptible sweetness surged in my heart. The car swayed twice, but didn't continue to move forward. After a while, a shadow covered the top of the head, and when I looked up, it was Yin Xing who came in with his head looking at us with a strange expression. He pursed his lips, his eyes swept over me lightly, and finally settled on Liu Xiu.A fifteen-year-old boy, undersized, with childish facial features, but what he said had a forceful air that could not be ignored.The volume is not high, but anyone can hear the hidden pressure: "This woman is stupid, but no matter how stupid she is, she is still a member of our Yin family, even if she marries into your Liu family, she is still a member of the Yin family. Today you begged her to be your wife. No matter what your purpose is, since she has become your wife, you must treat her sincerely. If there is anything wrong with her in the future... ..." He turned his face and glanced at me, as if he was saying to Liu Xiu, but also seemed to be saying to me, "Since this marriage can be formed, it can naturally be separated!" I swallowed my saliva, good guy, I just started getting married, and I seem to have expected that I will get divorced.But...Yin Xing, this kid, has a cold face and a warm heart, and he really has a sharp mouth.Although he didn't treat my sister very much in the past few years, he said nothing big or small, and behaved rudely and arrogantly, but in reality, his heart is still towards me. My heart was full of joy, and it was the first time I felt the cuteness of this younger brother. I couldn't help stretching out my hand to hook his neck, and the bang sound imprinted a bright red lip mark on his cheek. Yin Xing's face turned blue, then turned pale. After a few seconds of being dazed, he wiped his cheek with his sleeve desperately, angrily scolded in a low voice, "Crazy!" He shrank his head, disappeared in front of me, and fled in a hurry . I covered my lips and laughed so that my shoulders trembled. Liu Xiu stretched out his arms to hug me. I leaned on his chest and felt the same tremor in his chest. I raised my head in amazement, and the bright smile like the morning glow jumped into the room without any hindrance. my eyelids. Heart pounding, missed a beat. "How lucky is Xiu, to marry Lihua is a treasure." He bowed his head and gently pressed a kiss on my forehead. The carriage finally started, and most of the relatives and friends who greeted us walked along with the carriage, and the team did not move fast.I snuggled into Liu Xiu's arms while I was shaking, smelling the faintly familiar aroma, I felt as if I was drunk. The car was driving for more than ten meters, and suddenly there was a melodious sound of silk and bamboo behind me. I listened intently for a moment, and then yelled: "Stop!" As a result, I tripped halfway up and fell on top of him. "Be careful!" He wrapped his arms around my waist. I picked up the carriage and turned my head to look. Yinxing and Yin were standing at the door with a large group of people. The music of silk and bamboo came from the wall of Yin's courtyard. My eyes felt hot and my fingers trembled with excitement. "Lihua." Liu Xiu hugged me and sighed slightly. I lowered my head and said with a half-crying smile, "Brother didn't blame me..." Liu Xiu patted my back lightly, with a trace of relief on her face. The following wedding ceremony will be kept simple, and it is unavoidable to have a big banquet in the general's mansion, but the guests are all Liu Xiu's subordinates, such as Zhu Hu, Ji Zun, Zang Gong and others are all present, and Liu's clan is still missing. .Besides, Wang Feng, Chen Mu, Zhang Ang and others, and even Li Yi and Zhu Tuan were also present at the banquet. During the toast, seeing them talking and laughing happily, saying congratulations in the open, but full of provocative words in the private, I almost couldn't control my swollen anger on the spot.Looking at Liu Xiu again, he dealt with it very well, pushing the cups and changing the cups, there was nothing wrong with his beaming face, and he looked like a happy groom. What does it mean to keep a low profile? After all the fuss of the night, I finally understood everything. Weidao Yinzhi bluntly said that Liu Xiu is not an ordinary person, and even I have to obey him at the moment.How can ordinary people be able to bear this breath? After the banquet was over, everyone started a bridal chamber with the help of drunken madness. I was drunk a lot of wine by them. Fortunately, I can drink a lot, otherwise I would have to be embarrassing.This nonsense lasted until Yinshi, and the talents dispersed. I was so tired that I fell on the bed, and I didn’t even bother to take off my makeup, but when I closed my eyes, the faces of Li Yi, Zhu Yu, Zhang Ang and others kept appearing in my mind, dangling and disturbing me. No sleep at all. There was a creaking sound of the door closing not far away, and I sat up from the bed in a jerk. After closing the door, Liu Xiu walked into the inner room with heavy steps.Under the flickering yellow candlelight, his smile has disappeared, replaced by a tired and sad face. "Liu..." He walked towards me, and suddenly pulled off his belt, and the dark black clothes on his body fell apart immediately.I was dumbfounded, and the second half of the sentence stuck in my throat. My heart was beating fast, and I couldn't help shrinking back to the corner of the bed. The front of his clothes was opened, and the large wedding clothes fell off the bed.Unexpectedly, what Liu Xiu wore in her wedding clothes was not obscene clothes, but a serious white plain silk straight skirt and deep clothes. I gasped in horror!He never expected that in such a hot summer, he would actually wear a plain suit under the black wedding dress. This is... this is putting on mourning for Liu Yan! "Xiu..." I choked up, tears came out of my eyes, I got up from the bed and threw myself into his arms, crying bitterly. Before the cry escaped, his lips tightened, and his big hand tightly covered my lips.I burst into tears, looked up for no apparent reason, but saw him looking at me with pain and pity, and said in a hoarse voice, "I can't cry." can't cry... Can't cry! Once upon a time, crying became a luxury!I shed tears silently, the tears never stopped, but my voice was already hoarse. Yes, don't cry!The partition wall has ears, who knows how many eyes and ears are watching outside, just waiting to catch our missteps.Liu Yan was killed by them, and Liu Xiu will be next. As long as they find some excuses, Liu Xiu will die tragically at their hands just like Liu Yan. I shivered, not daring to imagine such a result, I hugged his waist tightly in fear.I want to protect him!This idea may be ridiculous, but I just want to try to keep him! So many familiar people disappeared from my life one by one, I don't want Liu Xiu's fate to be like them again! "Lihua, Lihua..." He also hugged me tightly, resting his chin in the socket of my shoulder, his warm breath brushing against my ears.Calling again and again, he repeated my name repeatedly, his voice was weak, low, sad, and even desperate. This scene reminded me of that day after the defeat of Little Chang'an, in the cramped and damp cave, he also had such uneasy sadness. Holding my breath, I bit blood from the corner of my lips. The sweet smell stimulated my taste buds, a little astringent and a little bitter: "Cry! Please...cry out!" If there are tears, please don't cry in your heart!please believe me…… Laughing is far harder than crying!Especially at this time, crying has become a luxury, and smiling has become a disguise of perseverance.This kind of life is too miserable, the pressure on his shoulders is too heavy, I can't even imagine if the same feeling is spread to me, whether I can bear a ten thousandth of the pain. The suppressed panting sound gradually increased, from thin to thick, and each weak pant finally turned into sobs, which got into my ears muffled.My heart is like a knife, I can't share his pain, his pain, I can only tremble and hug him tightly, tightly... hug him tightly. I won't let go!If he drowns in the water, I will definitely go into the water to save him.Whether I can swim or not, I will save him! The night of wedding candles in the bridal chamber, accompanied by candle tears until dawn! The truly painful trials and trials, with the dawn of the rising sun, kicked off quietly.