Tomb raiding: Intercepting Yin Xinyue and building a family of immortals

"That's good!" Patriarch Xu nodded in satisfaction, then said, "I'll arrange a few guest rooms for you. Please rest for now."

"Delay will only lead to complications, so let's get married today and fulfill our engagement!"

After saying this, the head of the Xu family summoned a servant, "Xiaocui, arrange guest rooms for the young master and his party so that the young master can rest."

"Okay, sir!"

A maid gestured for them to go to the guest rooms to rest.

What's going on?

Upon arriving at the guest room, Su Chen called Su Renxiu, Su Yitian, and the others to his room.

"Sixth Uncle, the Xu family's attitude is a bit different from what I expected," Su Chen pondered. "I have a feeling that this matter is not so simple."

"Chieftain, please don't overthink it."

Su Renxiu said, "Since the Xu family has taken a liking to our Su family, I think you should get married as soon as possible, so that we can have more children and set a good example for the younger generation."

"Originally, I valued Yin Xinyue quite a bit, but unfortunately, the difference in our families' social status is too great."

"Although the Xu family is better off than our Su family, the difference is only slight. We can barely be considered a good match."

"If we could get married today, that would be wonderful."

Su Yitian nodded, "Sixth Uncle is right, Brother Chen. If you get married today, you'll be able to give the Su family a big, healthy son next year."

"You are the head of the family, so getting married is not a bad thing. When we get back to the Su family, we'll have to dress up and have a big celebration."

Both of them agreed.

Su Chen then looked at Black-backed Old Six, "Old Dao, what's your opinion?"

“Don’t look at me, I don’t understand these intricacies.” Black-backed Lao Liu shook his head. “But if things can be settled, it might be a good thing.”

"Those who live on the edge, if they have descendants, can cause all sorts of trouble outside without any consequences."

In traditional society, the greatest responsibility is to continue the family line.

As long as there are descendants to carry on the bloodline, one can actually have fewer concerns when doing many things.

However, this also introduces some constraints.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages; the most important thing is to find the balance.

"Clan leader, let me be frank, the Xu family doesn't agree to annul the engagement. Now it's either get married or run away."

“This is the capital city. Even if the Xu family is incompetent, they still have some connections and resources in this vast city. Running away from the marriage is to trample the face of the entire Xu family.”

"In that case, a good thing will turn into a bad thing, and former in-laws will become enemies."

Another person tried to persuade Su Chen.

"Fine, fine, let's get married then."

Su Chen sighed, "It's still early, let me rest for a while."

After a long and tiring journey, Su Chen lay down on the bed to rest, and the others voluntarily left the room.

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the other side.

Suddenly, a joyous atmosphere filled the entire Xu family home.

The entire mansion was being cleaned by servants, and two red lanterns were hung in front of the gate, along with two large "囍" (double happiness) characters.

There weren't enough servants, so they even had to ask many neighbors for help.

Everyone in the Xu household was busy.

The head of the Xu family sat upright in the central hall, brewed a pot of tea, and quietly watched the servants busy themselves.

"Sir, time is too tight. There's simply no time to invite many relatives and friends."

The housekeeper was perplexed.

"No need to invite anyone. Today is a family dinner, just our own family and the Su family having a meal together."

"As for the chefs, we'll invite a few from the restaurant."

"In addition, we can't miss Quanjude's roast duck. Order a few more so that the new son-in-law can try some of Beijing's local snacks."

The head of the Xu family gave his instructions in a calm and unhurried manner.

"Okay, I'll get on it right now."

The butler nodded.

"The house still feels a bit deserted. Here's what we'll do," the head of the Xu family instructed, "buy some more festive red cloth, and some fireworks and firecrackers."

"Don't be afraid to spend money, get it done before 5 p.m., don't be late."

After giving these instructions, the head of the Xu family took a leisurely sip of tea.

There's still plenty of time, so there's no need to rush.

During the Republic of China era, weddings were usually held around dusk.

Ancient people believed that at dusk, the yang energy recedes and the yin energy rises, which is the time of transition between yin and yang and is the most suitable time for conjugal relations.

The earliest meaning of "wedding" was actually "dusk ceremony," where "dusk" refers to twilight.

The Book of Rites states that the marriage ceremony is to unite two families, to serve the ancestral temple above, and to continue the lineage below. Therefore, the gentleman values ​​it.

Dusk is generally the eleventh hour of the twelve-hour system, which is between 7 pm and 9 pm.

It is indeed still early.

When Su Chen woke up, he saw that the Xu residence had been completely renovated inside and out, and a festive atmosphere was everywhere.

Several children were playing and laughing, filling the air with joy.

"Young master, this is the mandarin jacket you will be wearing in a little while."

A servant brought a brand new dress to Su Chen's room.

So eager?

Can't we postpone it for a few days?

"Leave it here, I'm going out for a walk."

Su Chen's desires led her away.

"Young master, you should wait peacefully in your room. There are many people outside, and it would be bad if they bumped into you."

This is difficult for the servants.

Is this a form of self-imprisonment?

Worried that Su Chen might back out of the engagement?

Su Chen suddenly became worried. Could it be that the young lady of the Xu family had some kind of problem?

Why is the Xu family head in such a hurry to marry his daughter to him?

Su Chen could only sit in the room and wait anxiously.

He didn't arrive at the front hall until around six o'clock in the afternoon.

The festive atmosphere here is even stronger.

Su Chen appeared before the Xu family head, wearing a brand-new mandarin jacket.

"My dear son-in-law, you truly are a man of exceptional talent."

The head of the Xu family smiled and said, "This time it was a bit rushed, so we didn't invite too many relatives and friends."

"But rest assured, my dear son-in-law, when you come to the capital next time, I will definitely gather our relatives and friends to meet with you."

The head of the Xu family invited Su Chen to take a seat.

Before long, Su Renxiu, Su Yitian and the others also arrived.

After chatting for a while, the auspicious time arrived.

There weren't many complicated steps; they bowed to heaven and earth, then to their parents, and finally to each other before being led into the bridal chamber.

Since Su Chen's parents were not present, Su Renxiu, an elder, took the seat of honor in place of Su Chen's parents.

When the head of the Xu family sat on the high hall and knelt in worship, his expression was somewhat nervous.

However, Su Chen didn't think much of it.

After the ceremony, Su Chen escorted the bride back to her room.

He himself came out to offer a toast.

Even now, Su Chen is still in a daze, feeling like it's all a dream.

"Xiao Tian, ​​you guys keep an eye on things, don't get Xiao Chen drunk."

Su Renxiu cautioned, "The four great joys in life are meeting an old friend in a foreign land, receiving rain after a long drought, the wedding night, and passing the imperial examination. Today is Xiao Chen's wedding night, so don't ruin it."

Not only could they not get Su Chen drunk, they also had to help him fend off drinks.

As for the wedding night pranks, no one participated.