Chapter 1265

Two days later, Elder Brother Chen Chusheng got married again.

Chen Chuyang returned early, bringing Hongxue and Hongchen; the whole family came, daughter Chen Qingmeng followed back, of course Aunt Yu'er also came, the entire family, young and old, all arrived—except Hu Yueer, everyone else came down the mountain.

Chen Hu and Chen Li were invited but didn't return; they didn't want to go down the mountain, preferring to stay up there to accompany their mother, and since they didn't have strong feelings for the Chen Clan, they didn't want to get involved in these matters, just wanting to live quietly.

In response, Chen Chuyang didn't insist, nor did Elder Brother Chen Chusheng; seeing Chen Chuyang arrive early, Chen Chusheng was delighted, repeatedly hugging him and extending his hand: "Chuyang, remember to have your gift ready."

"……" Chen Chuyang looked at his shameless elder brother, speechless: "My good elder brother, you're the older one—shouldn't you be preparing a gift for me?"

Chen Chusheng blinked, turning to ask Long Ming, who had come along: "Mother, is that right?"

"Smack." Long Ming slapped him directly, not hard enough to hurt, just enough to make Chen Chusheng grit his teeth.

"As an elder brother, how can you ask your younger brother for a gift? Behave—don't do something embarrassing; for Mother's sake, you still need to save face."

"Oh." Chen Chusheng grimaced, not daring to defy his mother's words, and pulled back his outstretched hand.

Seeing this, Chen Chuyang chuckled: "Pfft, big brother, you really can take a beating—Mother, you should beat him more often; look at big brother now learning bad things, not the good, insisting on learning this sort of badness, ruining the Chen Clan's morals."

Behind them, Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen covered their eyes, simultaneously turning away, not wanting to look at this embarrassing husband.

The one who first ruined the Chen Clan's morals was you yourself—how can you say such a thing? You're truly shameless.

Long Ming's mouth twitched, his breathing grew ragged; after several deep breaths, he calmed down.

"Chuyang, how can you say such a thing?"

Chen Chuyang laughed: "Naturally I'm fine with it—this is something big brother should learn from me: be devoted and sincere."

Chen Chusheng: "……"

Everyone else turned to look at Chen Chuyang, stunned.

Chen Qinger's eyes blinked, her heart full of admiration: "This cousin is truly heaven‑defying, lying without blinking—compared to him, I'm far behind."

When Third Uncle Chen Shen walked over upon hearing the commotion, he heard this and his face twitched several times.

"Good grief, Nephew Chuyang is shameless enough." He thought, compared to this nephew, his uncle really can't compare—there's still so much to learn.

Xiao Qian'er's eyes lit up seeing a different master; she felt: "My gap with my master isn't just in pill refining—I also fall short in cheekiness."

Even given ten thousand years, she couldn't catch up.

As for the others, they all lowered their heads, afraid to laugh out loud.

"Alright, that's enough—hurry up and get ready." Long Ming's mouth twitched, keeping himself from laughing, as he hurried to have Chen Chusheng and Chen Chuyang prepare; although he'd arranged everything, Chen Chuyang didn't need to lift a finger.

Chen Chuyang, meanwhile, obediently followed the arrangements.

What needed preparing was prepared, what needed busying was busied; soon it was time to go out and greet the bride. Elder Brother led the party, a splendid procession.

This wedding naturally drew many guests; Qi Ruohua also came.

Moreover, Zhuge Ruolan, though she didn't come, sent someone with a gift.

Qi Ruohua truly didn't care; she walked up to Chen Chuyang, took Shang Hongxue's hand, and they chatted and laughed.

Shang Hongchen sat nearby, occasionally interjecting; she greatly admired her younger sister, who could chat and laugh with Qi Ruohua, and the two seemed like old friends who hadn't seen each other in years—something Shang Hongchen couldn't match.

Even acting, she couldn't reach that level.

Fortunately, the parents‑in‑law arrived, freeing Shang Hongchen to leave early, not wanting to join Qi Ruohua's group; the pressure Qi Ruohua brought was great, and though not aimed at her, as the Female Emperor she naturally exuded an aura.

I had expected the wedding to descend into chaos, but it was surprisingly peaceful; elder sister‑in‑law Feng Lingling didn't show up, or perhaps she stayed behind the scenes, never appearing outright.

The wedding went smoothly.

So smooth it was astonishing; after the wedding, Chen Chuyang did not disturb Elder Brother's bridal night.

That night, Chen Chuyang naturally stayed at home, and naturally saw his three nephews as well as the new sister‑in‑law, Yang Xue.

After meeting, he gave her a meeting gift, then Chen Chuyang led the party back to Longshe Shan.

All in all, the wedding was very calm; after returning to Longshe Shan, Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I was terrified—I was so worried they'd start fighting."

She patted her chest; Shang Hongxue was truly worried, and truly afraid.

Shang Hongchen, on the contrary, wasn't that afraid; Qi Ruohua wanted to follow her back, but unfortunately, she couldn't leave the Great Qi Dynasty's side; after her son went to Tianwai, she was left alone, the huge foundation fell on her shoulders, and over time she wasn't as enthusiastic.

Last night, Qi Ruohua mentioned to Chen Chuyang that she wanted to have another child so the child could inherit the Great Qi Dynasty's foundation, after which she could retire and accompany Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang naturally had no objection; as long as they were willing, he allowed them to have a child.

But it also depends on luck.

"Me too—if a fight breaks out, who do you think we should help?" Shang Hongchen asked.

Shang Hongxue thought for a moment and said helplessly, "I'm not really sure either; helping either side isn't good—they're both my elder sister-in-law."

Chen Chuyang tapped their heads, laughing and crying, "Enough, you two think the matter isn't big enough? You actually want to see them cause a scene?"

"Hehe." Shang Hongxue waved her hand and said, "I'm not just getting ready to handle it?"

Shang Hongchen also nodded, "If your older brother can't settle it, wouldn't that let outsiders laugh? Looks like your older brother really has some ability—he actually managed to settle the elder sister-in-law."

Both were very worried, worried all night; fortunately, things didn't unfold as they imagined—instead, everything was very calm.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have returned to Longshe Shan feeling at ease.

On the other hand, third uncle and the others didn't return so quickly; third aunt was also left at the Chen Clan to handle the ensuing matters.

At this moment, Shang Hongxue came over and asked, "Chuyang brother, what did Ruohua sister say to you last night?"

Shang Hongchen cast a curious glance over.

Chen Chuyang spread his hands and said, "What else could it be? She wants to have another child; after Haoyang went to Tianwai, she needs someone to inherit the Great Qi Dynasty's foundation, so."

Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen lowered their heads, their thoughts racing.

"Husband, do you think we...?" Shang Hongxue also felt a bit lonely; her son had gone to Tianwai, so it seemed she could also have another child.

She wanted a daughter, a cute daughter like Qingmeng.

"Cough cough cough, actually I..." Shang Hongchen also said.

Chen Chuyang immediately embraced the two and went back to the room; since the ladies all said that, he naturally had to satisfy both of them.

Everyone gets a share; the rain and dew are evenly distributed.