Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Cheng Erping and Ru Yu Niang's wedding was scheduled for September 15th.

Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin have been quietly preparing for Cheng Erping's marriage for a long time, and have purchased almost everything that needs to be prepared.

Especially after the beginning of spring this year, Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin discussed and decided to demolish the thatched house they lived in before and rebuilt several spacious and bright brick houses.

The couple truly cherishes Ru Yu Niang as their daughter-in-law, and they sincerely hope that Cheng Erping will marry Ru Yu Niang into the family so that they can live a good life together.

Now that the wedding date has finally been set, Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin were so excited that they couldn't sleep well for several nights.

The two of them even held a lamp in the middle of the night more than once to carefully check if there was anything they had not prepared.

Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin were busy preparing for Cheng Erping's marriage.

As for the Cheng family, apart from Cheng Wan who continued to prepare for the imperial examination, other members of the Cheng family, including Old Lady Lin, were also busy.

Everyone can contribute their efforts if they have the strength, share their ideas if they have ideas, and express their emotions if they have nothing.

In short, the Cheng family became lively on the day the wedding date was set.

……

On September 15th, the sky is high and the clouds are light.

Pingnan Village outside Shuoyang City seemed to be covered with a layer of golden light by the autumn sun.

The newly built blue brick and tile house of Cheng Erniu's family is now decorated with bright red silk and lanterns, making it look very festive.

The courtyard was bustling with people, and the Cheng family, including the villagers who came to help, were busy all the time.

The air was filled with the sweet aroma of fried snacks and the smell of gunpowder from freshly lit firecrackers, brewing a grand and dignified event in which Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin poured all their efforts.

"Is it about time? Where's Erping? It's time to pick up Yu Niang. Don't delay the auspicious time!"

Old Mrs. Lin was wearing a brand new dark purple jacquard satin dress with dark gold piping on the edges and a "pine and crane longevity" pattern embroidered on the front. She exuded an indescribable spirit and style.

She looked around and didn't see Cheng Erping, one of the protagonists of today, and couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

Cheng Wan came over with Cheng Erniu's little daughter Cheng Jinzhao in her arms, smiling, "Second brother went to relieve himself. He said he was a little nervous."

"Are you so nervous that you want to pee?" Old Lady Lin put her hands on her hips and scolded with a smile, "You useless thing!"

"Grandma, I know you are anxious to see your granddaughter-in-law, but don't be in a hurry.

Our village is close to Shuoyang City, so we don’t need to set off too early.

Besides, at this time, maybe my second sister-in-law is still dressing up."

Just as Cheng Wan estimated, Ru Yu Niang was indeed dressing up at this time.

The Ru family in Shuoyang City.

As red and lively as Cheng Erniu’s house.

In the yard, several members of the Ru family were greeting relatives, friends and neighbors.

In Ru Yu Niang's room, the hairdresser was dressing her up.

A quarter of an hour later, Ru Yu Niang sat in front of the mirror, looking at herself in the mirror wearing a red wedding dress and with a face as beautiful as a lotus, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Beside her, Ru Yu Niang's mother, Ma, stared at Ru Yu Niang's profile without blinking, her eyes gradually turning red.

"Yu Niang..." Ru Yu Niang's mother Ma's voice choked with sobs: "The Cheng family is a kind family, Erping is a sincere child, parents can rest assured, but...but our family is just a small family, the Cheng family's status..."

Ma wiped his eyes and continued:

"Zhaoping Hou is already a marquis, and now he has the title of a scholar, and maybe he can even pass the imperial examination and become a juren!

"Yu Niang, the Cheng family is too high-ranking. If you are bullied in the future, what can you do?"

"Mother," Ru Yu Niang held her mother's hand, her eyes clear and firm:

"My daughter likes Brother Erping as a person and the Cheng family tradition of being a team regardless of wealth or status.

Awan is a marquis and a scholar, and may well become a juren or jinshi in the future. But at home, she is just Awan, Erping's sister.

Mother, when my daughter marries, she will be Cheng Erping's wife, not trying to curry favor with the Marquis's family.

My daughter will respect her parents-in-law and live an honest life with Erping. She will never bring shame to her parents, nor will she be looked down upon by the Cheng family. "

Ru Yu Niang's words made Ma burst into tears, but she also felt relieved.

Ru Yu Niang's father Ru Yifeng originally wanted to ask Ru Yu Niang if she was ready, but he didn't expect to hear such words.

Ru Yifeng raised his hand to wipe away the moisture from the corners of his eyes, took a deep breath, and there was a kind of pride in his eyes for what Ru Yu Niang said.

……

Time passed, and at a certain moment, the sound of wedding drums and music came from far away, disrupting the tranquility of Shuoyang City.

Cheng Erping's wedding procession was considered quite grand in Pingnan Village and even in Shuoyang City.

The vermilion lacquered sedan chair was carried by eight people, with swaying tassels on the roof and twin lotus flowers and entwined mandarin ducks on the body, shining brightly in the autumn sun.

Cheng Erping was wearing a brand new red robe, and the bowl-sized silk flower on his chest made his face glow. He was riding on a tall horse that was also covered in red and decorated with ribbons, and he was more energetic and spirited than ever before.

The bridal sedan stopped in front of Ru's noodle shop, but was turned away.

Ru Yu Niang's sisters held the red silk to block the door, and with a smile as beautiful as a flower, they threw out the tricky "Fan Poem" that they had memorized by rote after asking others for advice: "Fan Poem requires the words of a talented scholar, who can understand the meaning of Yu Xinwu?"

Cheng Erping's palms were sweating, and he looked for help at Gu Yan, who had come to accompany him to pick up the bride.

As for Cheng Daping and Deng Xiong who also came to accompany him to pick up the bride.

Cheng Erping simply ignored them.

Gu Yan leaned close to Cheng Erping's ear and whispered the answer.

Cheng Erping's eyes lit up, he cleared his throat, and answered loudly: "The lotus is covered with dew and faces the morning sun, and its fragrance can penetrate the wall without concealing it!"

The laughter inside the door intensified, and she handed over a bowl filled with the secret spicy sauce of the Ru family: "Our Yu Niang's craftsmanship, do you dare to try it, son-in-law?"

Cheng Erping drank it all without blinking, his throat burning but he laughed happily: "It tastes good! It's strong enough! I'll have a good time in the future!"

The red silk was finally washed away amidst the laughter in the room and the copper coins and wedding candies scattered all over the place.

When the door opened, the bride's figure finally appeared.

The phoenix coronet is decorated with pearls and gilded tassels that half cover her face. The bright red wedding dress is densely embroidered with pictures of singing phoenixes and blooming peonies.

Only a section of her white jaw was exposed from under the red veil, but it was enough to make Cheng Erping mesmerized.

With the help of the bridesmaid, Ru Yu Niang solemnly stepped over the blazing charcoal brazier in front of the door, and green smoke that warded off evil and welcomed good luck rose up with blessings.

Before getting on the sedan chair, Ru Yu Niang suddenly turned around, bowed in the direction of Ru Yifeng and Ma, and choked up and said, "Dad, Mom, the stove in the noodle shop will always be warm... my daughter is gone."

Ru Yifeng and Ma Shi suppressed their sadness and just kept reminding him: "Be fine, be fine!"

The bridal sedan started moving, and the Ru family members looked at the receding procession. The uneasiness in their hearts caused by the Cheng family's background was finally soothed by the real dignity and respect shown by the Cheng family. All that was left was excitement and indescribable glory.

Half an hour later, the sedan chair landed steadily in front of Cheng Erniu's new house.

The courtyard had already been decorated. A huge "囍" character was hung in the center of the main hall. Red candles were burning on the table below, and three sacrificial animals, red dates and peanuts were piled up like a mountain.

When Ru Yu Niang was helped down from the bridal sedan, a man with complete happiness had already laid a string of sacks on the road leading to the main hall.

Ru Yu Niang stepped carefully, placing each step in the center of the sack. The sack behind her was quickly passed to the front to be stepped on - the congratulatory voice of "Carry on the family line and climb higher step by step!" echoed throughout the courtyard.

As everyone was watching and blessing, the host sang a long and loud song to suppress all the noise: "Bow to Heaven and Earth!"

There was an instant of silence inside and outside the hall.

Cheng Erping and Ru Yu Niang stood side by side, bowing deeply towards the sky and earth outside the door.

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

Cheng Erniu and Xiao Lin sat upright on the armchairs, their eyes filled with unconcealable excitement and relief.

"Couple greetings!"

Bend both ends of the red silk at the same time.

Done!

Cheers, applause, and the screams of children fighting for wedding candy and coins surged up like a tide, instantly flooding the entire yard.