[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the-":3,"chapter-exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--chapter-658":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1211560,1576,"Chapter 658 - 0613: Wedding Night Pranks (1)","exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--chapter-658",658,"\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi called the maids and guards to attend to the Big Master’s bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sick person, after refreshing himself, felt much more spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two burly guards helped the Big Master to a wheelchair and seated him comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi crouched down in front of him, smiled slightly, and said, \"Godfather, rest here, I will go and do my hair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Big Master’s head tilted, eyes smiling, uttered \"oh oh\" twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After instructing the attendants, Ling Yuezi left and returned to her own place to do her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, she encountered the Second Master and his seven or eight followers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following closely, Ah Qing and Ah Lan immediately became vigilant, moving closer to Ling Yuezi’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master squinted, looking at Ling Yuezi, \"Yuezhi, why did you suddenly decide to marry a bookworm? And a stranger at that? Aren’t you afraid the kid with an unknown background will harm you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi smiled gently, \"If I don’t even understand the person beside me, I, Ling Yuezi, shouldn’t be in this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept a cold face and brushed past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master turned around, glaring at Ling Yuezi’s retreating figure, gritting his teeth and sneering, \"We’ll see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Master, Miss Ling is determined to marry that scholar.\" One of the Second Master’s men also glanced at Ling Yuezi and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Determined...\" The Second Master squinted, sneered, \"By then, she better not cry and beg me, go, act according to plan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time gradually moved into the afternoon, and the village’s banquet was already set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi began to do her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this time, a rumor spread through the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Second Master’s side, everyone was indignant, mocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi and the Big Master’s people, hearing the rumor, all changed their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing was shocked, hearing what people were saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately reported the rumor to Ling Yuezi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, everyone in the village is saying, Miss and Mr. Li are faking a marriage, and Miss’s aim is to let Mr. Li take over the Big Master’s position. Many people are saying, as a stranger, Mr. Li has no right to take over the Big Master’s position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Lan said angrily, \"Who spread this? This is clearly to make Mr. Li a target of criticism.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing shook her head, \"Unclear, now the village is already in an uproar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Lan looked at Ling Yuezi, \"Miss, what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids had been with Ling Yuezi for many years, they understood her thoughts clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi marrying Mr. Li was indeed a fake marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She intended to use the marriage to escape the Second Master’s entanglement, and also to seize the Second Master’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, someone revealed Ling Yuezi’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi turned around, her gaze cold as she looked at the two maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing and Ah Lan were startled, knelt together, \"Miss, we didn’t say anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi shook her head, helping them up, \"Seven years ago, godfather sent you to me as maids; we grew up together, how could I suspect you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids said desolately, \"We failed to protect the Miss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Second Master must be unwilling to give up, ruining Mr. Li’s reputation!\" Ling Yuezi looked toward the courtyard gate, \"How can I let him succeed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Miss plan to do?\" The two maids looked at Ling Yuezi together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we’re acting, let’s act the whole set.\" Ling Yuezi walked to the bronze mirror, looking at her own reflection, \"The best way to defeat rumors is to speak the truth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the rumors flying around the village, Ling Yuezi remained indifferent, as if she hadn’t heard them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had the two maids carry Li Xingsheng’s wedding clothes to the Star-picking Pavilion for him to change into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one intruded into the Star-picking Pavilion, and Li Xingsheng was unaware of the situation outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bathing, with Lou Chengye’s help, Li Xingsheng put on the wedding clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These clothes seemed tailored for him, fitting perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright red wedding outfit, made Li Xingsheng look even more like a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing and Ah Lan were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Chengye complimented, \"Second Young Master, you look better than any of my brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing glanced at Lou Chengye, \"Can your brothers compare to Mr. Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Lan also said, \"Xiao Yezi, how can your country bumpkin brothers compare to Mr. Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Chengye thought to himself, his brothers were not country bumpkins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\" Two little snobbish maidservants! Lou Chengye hummed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It soon came to the time for the evening ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall of Feihu Village, it was brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Big Master was carried out and seated at the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him sat the Second Master, smiling shadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officiant, the Pavilion Chief, stood before the two leaders, so frightened that his face turned pale, and he forgot his opening words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker led the way in front, with Li Xingsheng and Ling Yuezi each holding one end of a red silk ribbon, escorted by Ah Qing and Ah Lan, arriving at the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Ling Yuezi was taking a husband to the house, she didn’t wear a veil and openly revealed her jade-like face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her hair styled in a married woman’s bun, she exuded both charm and a bit of heroic spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng glanced at her twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall, besides the two leaders, there were eight chiefs and some of their servants and trusted subordinates; all others with no status stood outside the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the couple was in place, outside, firecrackers roared to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the crackling sound, the officiant began chanting auspicious verses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First bow to heaven and earth, second bow to adoptive father, and finally, the newlyweds bow to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they were being led to the bridal chamber, someone shouted for a wedding prank. Once one person shouted, many others joined in the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi’s face changed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing and Ah Lan both glared angrily at those making noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Big Master, who was rendered speechless due to a stroke, also suddenly had a cold look in his eyes, but he was powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker and the Pavilion Chief noticed the tense atmosphere and were even more frightened, eager to escape quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when the tension was at its peak, Ling Yuezi suddenly smiled lightly, \"This is a local custom, and as newlyweds, we should follow it, don’t you think, husband?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at Li Xingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng blinked and smiled with her, \"Yes, my lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their confident and unashamed response took the fun out of the crowd’s teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s noise gradually subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber!\" The Pavilion Chief, having completed his task, shouted and inwardly sighed with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he allowed to go back now after completing his duties?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker sang congratulatory words with a smiling face, \"Congratulations to the couple on growing old together and having children soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her job was not yet done; she still had to send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large group followed Ling Yuezi and Li Xingsheng to Lianyue Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Ling Yuezi’s residence, now converted into the bridal chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About thirty people causing a commotion squeezed Lianyue Residence’s main hall to capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker felt nervous seeing these rowdy men and thought to herself, what kind of situation is this? This girl is quite bold to allow these people to play pranks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t they afraid of knocking down the doors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng was not timid, cooperating fully with Ling Yuezi’s act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drank the wedding wine, ate raw dumplings, and exchanged handkerchiefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was to lie down for the night, which wasn’t suitable for public viewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker plucked up the courage to ask everyone to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Qing stood at the door shooing people away as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of lackeys giggled and ran outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed, shutting out the noise, leaving a room full of warmth inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng sat under the lamp, looking at Ling Yuezi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi glanced at him, her heart skipped a beat, and she turned her head away, \"It’s getting late, let’s sleep early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng smiled faintly, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi walked behind the screen, took off her hairpins, removed her outer garments, crawled into bed, and pulled up the quilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng followed, seeing that she had laid down, he also took off his hat and clothes and approached the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi’s body stiffened, and she looked at him defensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candlelight in the room flickered, clearly illuminating Ling Yuezi’s nervous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng coughed lightly, \"Why don’t I sleep somewhere else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi took a deep breath and pulled him onto the bed, \"Come up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could understand, Ling Yuezi had already knocked him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng laughed with his brows and eyes, \"My lady, why are you on top of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi secretly gritted her teeth, thinking if this fellow dared to laugh like that again, she couldn’t guarantee she wouldn’t take a knife to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband...\" Ling Yuezi, suppressing her anger, called out with a tender voice, \"Blow out the candle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng, \"...\" He deliberately asked, \"My lady, why blow out the candle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too bright! It hurts the eyes.\" Ling Yuezi said sweetly and softly, while secretly sharpening her knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight is our wedding night; the candles should burn till dawn. If I blow it out, how will I see my lady?\" Li Xingsheng said, staring deliberately at Ling Yuezi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Yuezi gave him a glare and pulled down the bed curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a sound came from the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingsheng understood that someone was eavesdropping on the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Feihu Village were indeed bold to eavesdrop from the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>",1645,"2026-06-03T14:19:07.748Z",1,"novelbin.me","80fafcf91fc07f9ee04d4fb8789973e37c22fa9dc9ce1d39c710bceeb356baf8","exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--chapter-659","exile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--chapter-657",912,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fexile-with-storage-space-family-fortunes-in-the--cover.jpg"]