Chapter 68: The Demonic Lord Junzhu's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 68: The Eve of the Wedding

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Time flew by like a white horse passing through a gap; in the blink of an eye, it was the eve of Yan Xiner's great wedding day. The entire Wangfu was immersed in a busy yet joyful atmosphere.

From the residence gate extending to the inner court, large red lanterns hung high between every courtyard. The vibrant red was like burning flames, illuminating the entire Wangfu especially brightly.

Exquisite large red double-happiness characters were pasted on every door and window. These characters were like blooming flowers, emitting a rich sense of happiness. Moreover, red silk hung down from the rooftops like waterfalls, swaying gently in the wind, like dancing fairy skirts.

Inside the house where Yan Xiner lived, the decorations were even more exquisite and festive. Colorful silk ribbons were tied to the window lattices, the bed was covered with embroidered quilts depicting mandarin ducks playing in water, and the dressing table was filled with all kinds of jewelry, everywhere showing the solemnity and luxury of this wedding.

An Wangfei was always worried, personally going to the warehouse to count Yan Xiner's dowry again. She carefully checked every item, fearing any omission. After all the dowry was counted, it was already time for dinner without realizing it.

The dinner table tonight was unusually quiet; the usual laughter and chatter disappeared at this moment. Everyone sat silently at the table, each lost in thought.

Thinking that Yan Xiner would marry tomorrow and leave this familiar home, everyone's mood became heavy. Qianqian, who originally had a big appetite and always wolfed down her food, was now just absentmindedly picking at the rice in her bowl, too lazy to pick up her chopsticks for even her favorite dishes.

Yan Shuang'er, who always doted on her younger sister, kept putting food into Qianqian's bowl, but she herself also looked worried.

The Wangfei noticed the gloomy atmosphere at the dinner table and said, "Qianqian, Shuang'er, Wang'er, Niangqin has already asked for leave from the Shangshufang for you all; you don't need to go to class tomorrow."

If it were usual days, hearing that she didn't have to go to school, Qianqian would definitely be excited and jump for joy. But today, she just replied in a low voice, "I know."

The other two also just responded lightly and said no more. The Wangfei parted her vermilion lips and said softly, "After dinner, if you have nothing to do, go together to Xiner's courtyard to help her carefully arrange the bridal chamber." Everyone nodded in agreement.

Thus, this sumptuous dinner ended hastily; among the mountain and sea delicacies on the table, quite a few dishes were untouched.

After everyone finished dinner, they each returned to their own courtyards to rest for a while. Soon, they carried items and walked in single file toward Xinxiang Yuan.

When Qianqian and Yan Shuang'er arrived, the Wangfei had been waiting there for a long time. At this moment, the Wangfei was chatting happily with Yan Xiner, not knowing what intimate words they were saying.

Only saw Qianqian and Yan Shuang'er each holding an exquisite box, walking into the room gracefully. And just as they stepped through the door, Yan Si and Yan Wang also arrived one after another.

After everyone gathered, Yan Si spoke first without yielding to anyone: "Big sister, I really didn't expect you to marry and leave home so soon!" While speaking, he carefully opened the box in his hand and continued: "Inside is my full heartfelt intention." As the box lid slowly opened, what came into view was a thick stack of silver notes, each worth up to one hundred taels; roughly speaking, there were at least twenty or thirty sheets! Immediately, Yan Si added: "Big sister, I sincerely wish you a happy marriage and health forever, never bullied by others. If one day that fellow dares to let you down and makes you feel you can't go on living, don't care about reputation; I can support you for a lifetime." Yan Si looked at Yan Xiner with a serious face. Hearing this, Yan Xiner's heart trembled violently; she wanted to refuse but felt as if her throat was blocked by something, unable to utter a word.

In her previous concepts, as a lady from a prominent family, reputation was more important than life. Even if she really reached that step, she would only choose to be a respectful couple with the other party to protect her own reputation, her husband's family's reputation, and An Wangfu's reputation. But Yan Si's words today were like a heavy hammer smashing hard against the extremely solid wall in her heart, instantly shattering it.

Yan Xiner stared wide-eyed, blankly looking at Yan Si before her, her lips slightly parted but unable to say half a word. At this moment, her mind was blank, completely not knowing how to deal with such a situation.

Just then, Yan Si gently handed the exquisite small box in his hand to Yan Xiner's personal maid Linglong. Linglong first glanced at her mistress, seeing her still standing there without any reaction; after hesitating for a moment, she still reached out to take the box.

Only then did Yan Xiner come back to her senses as if waking from a dream; a faint blush rose on her face, and she said somewhat embarrassedly, "Then... then I won't be polite; I hope there will never be a day when you have to support me."

Yan Si smiled slightly and responded softly: "That would naturally be best; but no matter when or where, as long as you need me, I will always be your strongest support."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Wang came over holding a similarly small box, smiling and saying to Yan Xiner: "Big sister, I'm not as rich as Second Brother, and my eyesight is truly not good either; after thinking it over, I really didn't know what to give you, so I finally had to give you some silver too."

Saying this, he handed the box in his hand to Yan Xiner. Yan Wang gently opened the exquisite small box; inside, a thick stack of silver notes was neatly arranged.

However, compared to what Yan Si had, the amount was obviously less. He said somewhat shyly: "Big sister, this is all the savings I have painstakingly saved over these years; although it's not much, please don't dislike it!"

Yan Xiner looked at this sensible younger brother before her; a warm smile appeared on her face, and she replied softly: "Silly child, how could Big Sister dislike it? Seeing you so sensible now, Big Sister is really happy; our Wang'er has grown up!"

Hearing Big Sister's praise, Yan Wang straightened his chest and continued with a determined gaze: "I know I don't have Second Brother's business head to make big money, but I will definitely work twice as hard to practice martial arts."

In the future, I want to become a mighty great general like Father Wang! If anyone dares to bully Big Sister, I will definitely rush up without hesitation, overturn all their houses, and beat all those who bully you to the ground, not leaving a single one!"

After hearing this, Yan Xiner's heart was full of emotion and comfort; she gently stroked Yan Wang's hair and encouraged: "Good younger brother, you must keep it up; you must realize your dream..."