I'm dressed up as the timid eldest daughter, and the whole family has to listen to me!

Zhang Feng, dressed in bright red, got off the oxcart. Everyone came up to him asking for wedding candy. Zhang Feng grabbed a handful of candy from his pocket and tossed it into the air. Everyone rushed to grab it.

Seeing this, Qin Shi hurriedly smiled and went inside to help Su Tao out. Zhang Feng was overjoyed to see Su Tao's condition.

"Mother-in-law, I've come to pick up Su Tao and take her home."

Qin happily handed Su Tao's hand to Zhang Feng, not forgetting to add:

"From now on, you two should live a good life together. Hurry up and go, don't miss the auspicious time."

Su Tao glanced shyly at Zhang Feng through the red veil, then turned to Qin Shi and called out...

"Mother, please take good care of yourself too!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shi, who had been holding back her tears all morning, suddenly burst into tears. She turned away and silently wiped them away.

"Oh dear, hurry up and don't miss the auspicious time."

Seeing this, Granny Liu glared at Qin Shi and then stepped forward to urge her on.

Su Tao glanced back at the Su family's courtyard, then at Qin Shi, whose back was turned and whose shoulders were trembling uncontrollably. Tears streamed down her face.

"Mother, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself."

Zhang Feng helped Su Tao onto the oxcart, then led his men away in a flurry.

Qin heard the sounds of gongs and drums fade into the distance before turning around, running to the front gate, and standing on tiptoe, peering intently outside.

Seeing this, Granny Liu sighed helplessly. She had just seen her youngest daughter off at her wedding not long ago, and she understood Qin Shi's feelings better than anyone. So she stepped forward and patted Qin Shi on the shoulder to comfort her:

"Don't be too sad. Su Tao will be back in three days when she returns to her parents' home. Alright, go back and serve the guests dinner."

Su Tao followed Zhang Feng's oxcart all the way to Qingshui Village. At this moment, she felt excited and joyful, but also a little apprehensive and reluctant to leave.

Now that she was finally leaving the Su family to marry someone else, she didn't know whether she was more joyful or reluctant. At that moment, her mind was a complete mess, and she let Zhang Feng pull her hand and lead her into the Zhang family's house.

As soon as Su Tao entered the door, she was surrounded by the villagers.

"This bride looks quite nice."

"That's right. I thought the second son of the Zhang family would never be able to find a wife again, but I didn't expect him to find one from outside."

"Haha, you wouldn't dare say something like that. Today is their wedding day."

“I’m telling the truth, didn’t you see his sister-in-law…”

"Alright, alright, just shut up!"

Su Tao was completely confused. Before the person who was speaking could finish, he was pulled aside to drink. Before she could think about it, she heard someone shout:

"The auspicious time has arrived; let's begin the wedding ceremony."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Feng pulled Su Tao a few steps forward.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

Su Tao and Zhang Feng turned around and bowed to heaven and earth.

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

Su Tao and Zhang Feng turned around and bowed to Zhang Feng's mother, Granny Zhang.

"Couple greetings!"

Su Tao and Zhang Feng stood facing each other. After they finished bowing, they heard the crowd cheering.

"Send to the bridal chamber!"

Su Tao's face flushed red instantly, and Zhang Feng's ears also turned red. He walked to Su Tao's side and whispered:

"Su Tao, let me take you back to your room first."

Su Tao softly hummed in agreement. After Zhang Feng led her into the small room that Granny Zhang had prepared for the second wife, he said:

"Su Tao, please sit down for a while. I have to go out to toast some guests now. Your sister-in-law will bring you food in a little while, so don't rush."

Su Tao nodded and said softly:

"Yes, my husband, you should go out quickly, lest the guests keep waiting."

Zhang Feng hadn't thought anything of it at first, but Su Tao's calling him "husband" made his heart flutter with a sweet, itchy feeling; he couldn't be happier.

So this is what it's like to get married. No wonder my older brother, even though he's always being controlled by his sister-in-law after getting married, smiles on his face much more often.

Zhang Feng was distracted while toasting outside, thinking only of seeing the guests off quickly so he could go inside and consummate his marriage with Su Tao as soon as possible.

Su Tao waited and waited inside, but no one came in. By now, she was starving. She hadn't had a chance to eat breakfast when she left her parents' house that morning, and now that it was afternoon, her stomach was growling loudly.

Helpless, she could only drink more water to fill her stomach. Just as Su Tao was about to finish the pot of water on the table, she heard the door suddenly being pushed open with a "thump!"

Su Tao was startled and turned around to see Zhang Feng staggering drunkenly into the house. Helpless, Su Tao had no choice but to get up and help him.

"Why did you drink so much, my husband?"

Zhang Feng reached out and touched Su Tao's face, then laughed:

"I'm so happy today, my wife, don't rush me, I'll give you, right away, right away, for our wedding night..."

Su Tao had just helped Zhang Feng, who could barely speak, to the bedside when he collapsed onto the bed and began snoring. Su Tao could only sigh helplessly.

He forcefully removed Zhang Feng's wedding clothes and shoes, straightened his body, covered him with a blanket, and then sat down on the edge of the bed, frowning as he looked at Zhang Feng, who was completely drunk.

"Oh dear, what happened to our wedding night? I'm starving, and no one has brought me any food. I'll go out and see what's going on."

When Su Tao pushed open the door and went out, the lively atmosphere in the courtyard that afternoon was completely gone. At this moment, the Zhang family's courtyard was empty, with only the quacking of a few ducks heard.

Looking at the courtyard now shrouded in darkness, Su Tao couldn't help but sigh. If her mother were here, she would surely be concerned about whether she was hungry, cold, or had eaten enough.

Now she stands alone in the courtyard, no longer able to feel her mother's protection at all times. She has never felt so isolated and helpless.

Su Tao had intended to find something to eat in the kitchen herself, but having just arrived at the Zhang family's house, she couldn't find the kitchen for the time being.

Furthermore, Su Tao was also worried that if she were caught eating in the kitchen, her in-laws might think something of her.

If word gets out, the villagers will surely say that no one is as greedy as her, getting up in the middle of the night to go to the kitchen to find food on her very first day at her husband's house.

Thinking this, Su Tao gritted her teeth, swallowed hard, pulled her clothes tighter, and went inside...

At this moment, the candles in the eldest son's room had just been extinguished. The couple lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), and Zhang Guang, who was usually quiet, surprisingly took the initiative to speak today:

"Wife, did you forget to bring your sister-in-law her lunch today?"

Liu straightened the quilt, rolled her eyes at Zhang Guang, and

"What, are you afraid she'll starve to death if she doesn't eat for a meal? Why are you so concerned about your brother's wife? She just got married today. As her sister-in-law, I have to teach her a lesson!"