章 8: Wedding Crisis
編集者: Dragon Boat Translation
Unsurprisingly, the distinguished Young Marshal had not yet found a woman to marry.
The Young Marshal was said to be bald, ugly, short, fat, and bloodthirsty, a jinx to his mother and wife.
His first fiancée had died of illness before she could even see the Young Marshal.
His second fiancée was assassinated in an inn on the second day of their engagement.
His third fiancée fell into a river and drowned when she went out to play.
The fourth fiancée, the daughter-in-law whom the Military Governor was most satisfied with, moved into the Military Governor's Manor but accidentally fell from upstairs and died.
His fifth fiancée was said to have been killed by the brutal Young Marshal in the study.
When the Chu family received the news that their daughters would be married off to the Young Marshal, the concubines were overcome with grief and desperation. They wept and pleaded with Chu Qingze, desperately trying to protect their daughters from a potentially tragic fate. They could not bear the thought of their precious children losing their lives for no justifiable reason.
The Third Concubine, who was not very favored, reminded Chu Qingze that there was another legitimate daughter in the countryside.
Thus, Chu Yunyao skipped the engagement and was about to become the wife of the Young Marshal.
Even a servant like Uncle Liang knew about these rumors so clearly. The Military Governor's family seemed not peaceful, just like the Chu family.
However, it did not matter. If someone did not offend me, I would not offend them. But if someone offended me, I would eliminate them.
Chu Yunyao locked herself in her room. During the day, she would prepare medicinal herbs. At night, she would go out to eat and drink. She had a leisurely life.
Three days later, Chu Yunyao's face showed signs of improvement as the pus and bleeding ceased, and her facial wounds started to form scabs. Thanks to her improved diet, her overall health had significantly improved.
The Chu residence was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and red ribbon was hung everywhere.
On the fourth day, the servants rushed into her room, changed her into a red wedding dress, put on a crown, covered her head, and pulled her into the bridal sedan.
When she crossed the threshold, Chu Yunyao accidentally tripped, and the red veil on her head slipped off and fell to the ground.
Everyone could see her face covered by the black medicine.
The bridesmaid quickly picked up the red veil and covered Chu Yunyao's head again.
The daughters of the Chu family then burst into uncontrollable laughter and mockery after the room fell silent.
"No wonder the beloved cat of the eldest sister died. She didn't even bother to argue with her. It turns out it's not that she doesn't care, but that she didn't want to dirty her hands."
The Second Miss, Chu Yunlan, covered her eyes with a handkerchief, afraid that she would dirty her eyes if she took another look at Chu Yunyao's face.
"It's said that the Young Marshal looks terrifying and is extremely ugly. It's a perfect match for the ugly bride. No wonder Father doesn't want us to marry him."
The Fourth Miss, Chu Yunyan, raised her hand and fanned as if Chu Yunyao's presence was stinking the air.
"Is it that easy to be the Young Marshal's wife? It's not her turn as an ugly freak to marry. Didn't you see who came to pick up the bride today?
The Young Marshal did not offer a betrothal gift, and the Chu family did not prepare a single dowry.
Father said that she should not die in the residence even if something happened. She should die in the Young Marshal's residence if she wanted to die.
"Young Marshal is a murderous maniac. What kind of beauty has he not seen? When he lifted his veil and saw this disgusting face, guess what his reaction would be? Hahaha."
Chu Yunqian covered her mouth and smiled coquettishly.
"If he is in a good mood, he might kill her with a shot. He might torture her if he is in a bad mood."
Chu Yunyan lowered her voice and leaned closer to Chu Yunlan. She winked and said, "What if it's dark and the Young Marshal gets drunk and thinks she's a pretty lady? What if his fat and short figure of over 200 pounds is on top of her?"
"Think about it. Will the news of the Young Marshal's wife be crushed to death on the bedspread throughout Jin City tomorrow morning?"
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