Chapter 3 - 2: Confessions in the Bridal Chamber
With a "creak," the door was gently pushed open from outside. Mrs. Xi's chatter and laughter flowed into the room like a stream. Following her in were the groom and the maids who served them.
"Alright, all of you may leave!" Shi Fengju suddenly interrupted Mrs. Xi, putting an abrupt end to her smooth and auspicious words.
Sang Wan remained motionless, her gaze flickering beneath her veil. His voice was still as clear and pleasant as ever, but it was faint, extremely faint. She could even imagine the expression on his face as he spoke. That countenance, that look, must be even fainter.
"Uh, yes..." Mrs. Xi was the most famous matchmaker in Qingzhou City, accustomed to traveling between villages and towns. She knew all about the relationships and gossip of men and women in and out of the city and the surrounding villages. She was well aware of Shi Family's eldest son's affair with his cousin from his aunt's side, Gu Fangzi.
If it were not for the fact that the marriage with the Sang family had been arranged by the Master before his death, and if the Shi family did not wish to break their engagement and be criticized, the position of the Shi family's wife would have nothing to do with Miss Sang!
However, it seems that although Miss Sang has entered the door and has become the Shi family's wife, perhaps her position was not secure after all.
Mrs. Xi gave a signal, pursed her lips, and the maids, including Liu Ya, retreated quietly and discreetly.
The door was gently closed, and the large room was silent, the atmosphere somewhat oppressive.
Shi Fengju, who was surrounded by an overwhelming world of red, felt even more stifling. He had never known that this bright, passionate, and flamboyant color could bring such a stifling feeling!
Indeed, the heart influences the surroundings.
As his gaze swept over the red double-happiness symbol adorned with gold powder and the high burning dragon and phoenix red candles, Shi Fengju's mood darkened, and he was lost in thought.
Enough! He let out a silent sigh and dispelled all his unpleasant emotions. Since he had followed the marriage agreement and ushered Miss Sang into the family, as long as she was not utterly unreliable, she would always be the wife of the Shi family and his, Shi Fengju's, legitimate wife! Cousin Fangzi had told him she understood, and he would not let her down either.