Cui Ying sat motionlessly on the wedding bed, through the gap of the large red wedding veil, she could see the candle shadow swaying under the clear and cold glow of the green jade floor, which was vastly different from the luxury of her mothers Anning Bo Fu.

  Although green jade is easy to obtain, cutting it into square bricks and paving the entire house with them is a time-consuming and labor-intensive task that requires a significant amount of silver, which is not something that ordinary families or nobles can afford.

  The corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up with a hint of a smile, really good, it seems that the Yuan family is indeed as wealthy as rumored.

  The maid, Yinger, whispered in her ear, "Miss, just now a servant girl named Lin sent over a food box and said that your brother-in-law had brought some news. The previous princes and officials are still there, so he probably wont be able to return for a while yet. Shes afraid you might get hungry, so please have something to eat first."

  She helped Cui Ying up, "Brother-in-law is really thoughtful, that Lin Ayi has invited the bride and the people from the Yuan family out, now there are only me and Jie in this room, you can eat with peace of mind, no one will criticize your manners."

  In the prosperous dynasty, getting married is the greatest joy for a bride, but its probably also the most torturous and bitter experience in her life.

  From early morning, she started dressing up and putting on makeup, going through various tedious and lengthy rituals. Then, with a heavy golden crown on her head, she sat stiffly like a wooden puppet on the wedding bed, unable to move or make a sound, and of course, unable to eat or drink. It wasnt until the groom returned to the room, lifted the veil, and drank the nuptial wine that she could have some of the pastries placed on the wedding table. Only after the red candles were extinguished and the bedding was rumpled did the marriage become official.

  If a new daughter-in-law couldnt bear the hunger and secretly ate something, or got up and moved around, she would be criticized for not understanding etiquette. The mother-in-law thought that the new daughter-in-law was frivolous and lacked dignity as a person, and the sisters-in-law also had something to mock her about, even the servants looked down on her a bit.

  Cui Ling, although she despised the feudal etiquette of eating people, had to bow her head under the eaves. From now on, she would have to spend her days in the Yuan family, and couldnt afford to ruin her long-term meal ticket for the sake of a small moments dignity.

  Enduring for a whole day, her entire body was sore and aching, with the heavy golden crown weighing down on her neck, making it throb with pain.

  But physical fatigue was far less painful than the hunger that had been tormenting her, as a seasoned foodie with an enormous appetite, she had long been starving to the point of having her chest stuck to her back, if at this moment there was a steaming hot bowl of rice in front of her, she would be willing to trade it for all her wealth.

  She was moved to tears when she knew that her husband, whom she had never met before, had prepared food for her.

  Only the two dowry boxes, Mulan and Tangerine, were left in the house. The aroma of food wafted out of the food box, and Cui Ying couldnt bear it anymore. She hastily lifted her veil and sat down on the wedding stool.

  "Miss, the red veil should be lifted by the groom when he arrives. Its not proper for you to do it yourself! Quickly cover it back up. What would you like to eat? Just tell me and Mu Yan, well take care of it. Its not good if others see this."

  "Hey, isnt it just the two of you here? Ill make it quick and finish eating fast, then leave right away. No one will see me. Dont worry, nothing will happen."

  Just as Jie Xiang was about to say something, Cui Ling had already swiftly arranged the dishes from the food box on the joy table with lightning speed. Her eyes shone brightly as she stared at the delicious food that was full of color, fragrance and flavor. "The spotted fish from Nanhai, the sparrow tongue from Xichuan, the Yuan family is truly wealthy to the point of overflowing! This marriage arrangement really wasnt a mistake!"

  The words had barely fallen when the banquet table was already swept clean.

  Jié Gěng felt helpless. Her familys young lady was good in every way, but she had a weakness for food. When delicacies were in front of her, she wouldnt listen to anything else.

  She now begins to believe that the young lady agreed to this marriage, which others avoid, mainly because she heard that the Generals family, the Yuans, are wealthy and influential.

  It is said that the cooks in the mansion are extremely skilled, either bestowed by the emperor from the imperial kitchen or hired at a high price from famous restaurants. Marrying into such a family, without mentioning other things, at least every meal of the day can be a great enjoyment.

  After all, General Yuan Shitou was appointed to take charge of the crisis, leading his nephews and sons to fight in the northwest border against the invasion of the Rouran iron cavalry, which is a well-known fact in Shengjing City.

  Xin Gu Ye Wu Lang Yuan Jun was also on this expedition, but due to the joy of his wedding, the Emperor specially granted him a few more days before departing.

  Once on the battlefield, life and death are no longer in ones own hands.

  In these years, the border of Sheng Dynasty has had many big and small wars. The brave and good-fighting Yuan family army has been in and out of battles, although they have kept the country stable and the people safe, but many of the Yuan familys sons and nephews have fallen on the battlefield.

  The second son of General Zhen Guo, Yuan Ze, died in the suppression of the Tujue rebellion five years ago.

  Even if Yuan Wulangs life is spared, the war situation is complex and it will take several years to achieve a complete victory.

  At this time, no matter who marries in, it is equivalent to being a widow.

  The old lady of the Yuan family unexpectedly heard from somewhere that the daughters of the Cui family in Anning Bo Fu were particularly good at giving birth, and almost all the married-out daughters got pregnant soon after marriage, having twins within three years, and even gave birth to sons.

  The old ladys most beloved fifth son, Wulang, had not yet married. This time on the battlefield, his life was hanging by a thread. She made up her mind to let Wulang Yuanhuan marry a Cui family daughter before he left for battle, thinking that maybe he could achieve great success and have a good outcome.

  Then, the old lady went to Cian Palace and begged for the Empress Dowagers mercy with tears and snot. The Empress Dowager then asked the Emperor to issue a decree of marriage on the grounds of showing sympathy for meritorious officials, ordering Anning Bo Cui Hongjin to choose one of his unmarried daughters from the Cui family to marry Yuan Wulang as his wife.

  Originally, the Generals Mansion of the Town was a high-ranking official after the founding of the country, with a noble family background, accumulated wealth for generations, holding military power, and deeply trusted by the emperor. It was a good marriage that could not be better, but in extraordinary times, in the face of war, even the best sweet pastry became an unavoidable hornets nest.

  The daughters of the Anning Bo Fu family were all raised with great care and love, and their family was not lacking in nobility or wealth. Who would be willing to send their daughter away to live a life of widowhood? Wouldnt that be like pushing her into a fiery pit? As a result, overnight, the marriageable young ladies of the Cui family either fell ill suddenly or fled to their relatives homes. Those who couldnt leave in time took refuge in temples under the pretext of praying for blessings.

  Only the ninth lady of the Wu family, Cui Ying, was neither afraid nor evasive. In order to share the worries and difficulties of her elderly grandfather and allow the family to safely pass through this not-so-small crisis, she sacrificed herself for justice and took the initiative to accept this hastily arranged marriage, making Anning Bo feel both relieved and moved, as well as guilty and pitied.

  An Ning Bo Cui Hong Jin gave an order, and Cui Ying got not only the support of the whole family but also extremely rich dowry.

  Miss Choi was very calm and composed in front of people, her face didnt show any joy or sadness, only a sense of righteousness, but Jie knew that when no one was looking, Misss eyebrows, eyes, and face would occasionally reveal a smile, seemingly quite satisfied with this marriage.

  But she didnt quite understand that if something were to happen to the young master, and there was no child by Misss side, then even if she married into a very prominent family, with a very generous dowry, using priceless treasures, and eating delicacies from the Jade Pool, what would be the point?

  "Miss, I heard that your husband is leaving tomorrow. What do you really think in your heart? Are you... are you not worried at all?"

  Under the pagoda tree in the courtyard, a tall and handsome figure in red stopped involuntarily and stood still under the bright moonlight, listening to what kind of answer would come from inside the house.

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