Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

"Rain, come and talk to your Aunt Qin for a while."

He called his daughter over, walked out of the east courtyard, and closed the gate, giving the impression of keeping a mistress hidden away.

Next, it was He Daqing's turn to showcase his culinary skills.

He Daqing went to the cutting board and used his best skills to cut, chop, mince, and peel the ingredients. In no time, he had finished processing them and set them aside.

Then he picked up a large ladle and cooked various dishes in front of the stove.

He Yuzhu assisted his father.

The father and son were of one mind and worked together seamlessly, making their work exceptionally smooth.

Before long, the guests arrived one after another, and the wedding banquet was also completed.

Including the neighbors in the courtyard, He Daqing's wedding banquet had a total of ten tables, which could be considered quite extravagant.

"Happy wedding, Great Qing Dynasty."

He Daqing's senior brother, Wu Dahai, led several junior brothers to offer their congratulations.

"Thank you all for coming. The food and drink are simple and the hospitality is lacking. Please have a seat."

Pillar, you're done here.

Go and entertain your master.

He Daqing stepped forward and greeted each of his fellow disciples.

In Beijing, it's essential to maintain good relationships, because you never know when you might need their help.

"Great Qing, the dishes are about to be served, why are you still hiding the bride?"

"Aren't you going to bring him out and introduce him to everyone?"

Wang Dahai patted He Daqing on the back and laughed.

"Okay, okay, okay."

I'll go and call her out.

"Pillar, let them serve the food."

After leaving the outside affairs to his son, He Daqing went to the east courtyard to call Qin Huairu and Yushui.

Chapter 23 The Big Wedding

As the sun sets, the fiery clouds on the horizon gradually fade in color.

The gentle breeze of an autumn evening swept through the courtyard, bringing a touch of coolness.

When the bride appeared before everyone, arm in arm with the groom, many people stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

"You, He Daqing, are truly blessed with good fortune."

Wang Dahai couldn't help but sigh.

He Daqing is already thirty-three years old, and he has managed to marry such a beautiful and charming wife. It is truly enviable.

Even the young men of marriageable age in the neighborhood don't get this kind of treatment.

"Everyone, please sit down."

He Daqing smiled faintly and invited the guests to take their seats.

The auspicious hour has arrived, the food and wine are served, and before the banquet begins, He Daqing raises a glass of wine and says loudly, "Today is the day of my wedding with Qin Huairu."

Thank you all for coming to our wedding.

Huai Ru and I will first offer a toast to everyone.

After speaking, He Daqing and Qin Huairu exchanged a glance and then toasted the guests present.

The two moved in perfect unison, showing great chemistry and looking very much like a married couple.

"Okay, congratulations on your marriage."

Everyone was very kind and drank it all in one gulp.

"Today is my father's big day, so I'd like to raise a toast to everyone."

He Yuzhu stood up and raised his wine glass to toast the people around him.

Everyone saw He Yuzhu's performance today.

He is efficient in his work, has proper manners, and possesses a mature appearance, making him seem old and steady.

The guests all praised him for being sensible, saying that He Daqing had done a good job of raising his son.

In a lively atmosphere, everyone began to enjoy the sumptuous meal.

Everyone was in high spirits and happy, except for Jia Zhangshi, who was sitting in the corner with her cane beside her.

Jia Zhangshi was ruthless towards He Daqing. Her mind became twisted with jealousy, and her face became ferocious.

Why is it that He Daqing, a widower, can marry a beautiful and charming wife, while Jia Xudong ran off with an old woman?

Today should have been the day Jia Xudong got married.

It's all He Daqing's fault for ruining the Jia family's plans.

The more Jia Zhangshi thought about it, the angrier she became. She grabbed her cane with one hand, struggled to stand up, and suddenly pointed at He Daqing and lashed out.

"He Daqing, you old scoundrel."

A man in his thirties, a widower who is said to have brought misfortune to his wives, actually dared to marry a young woman.

Do you think you're being fair to your wife?

You utterly wicked bastard, you'll get what's coming to you!

The incongruous shouts startled everyone, and they all turned their gazes toward it.

Jia Zhangshi is a shameless, brainless idiot.

He's used to bullying honest people by throwing tantrums and acting tough, but today, fueled by resentment, he unconsciously revealed his true colors.

"Jia Zhangshi, what are you saying?!"

He Yuzhu slammed his hand on the table, stood up angrily, and shouted.

"I'm telling you, you can't take your words back right now, or I'll beat you up!"

He Yuzhu suddenly became impulsive and reckless. If things continued like this, he might actually hit someone.

To seek out bad luck on such a joyous occasion is clearly an attempt to make enemies.

He Daqing's face was frosty as he coldly asked a question.

"Jia Zhangshi, have you paid the wedding banquet gift money?"

"Hmph, you bastard, how dare you ask me for money? Why should I pay you? You don't deserve it!"

Jia Zhangshi only had one million in savings left, which was her lifeline.

She wouldn't part with a single coin for He Daqing.

He Daqing sneered. He had long known that Jia Zhangshi would never pay the money, given her nature.

That makes things much easier.

"Everyone who came to the wedding banquet gave a gift of money, except you."

It seems you're not a guest, but a crazy old woman who's sneaked in to beg for food.

How can a beggar sit in a customer's seat?

"Zhu Zi, Liu Guangqi, Liu Guangtian, Yan Jiecheng, throw this beggar out."

Throw it far away, don't let it get in the way!

Since the visitor was a guest, He Daqing would have some reservations if Jia Zhangshi had come with proper etiquette.

Since Jia Zhangshi broke the rules first, don't blame He Daqing for being ruthless.

"Yes, throw this stinking beggar out!"

"Throw this shameless madwoman out!"

Jia Zhangshi frequently stirred up trouble in the courtyard, and everyone had long been fed up with her.

Everyone was enjoying their meal when she dared to cause trouble.

This instantly ignited everyone's anger.

The anger burned ever brighter, growing into a raging inferno.

Even Jia Xudong abandoned his mother, Jia Zhangshi, so what else did the people present have to worry about?

"Do it!"

He Yuzhu took the lead, strode forward, and unexpectedly pulled Jia Zhangshi off the stool and away to prevent her from continuing to cause trouble.

"You idiot, if you dare touch me, you'll die a horrible death!"

Jia Zhangshi, who had fallen to the ground, gasped in pain but continued to curse.

The people at the table instinctively protected their food, and no one went up to help. Some even kicked her unexpectedly.

What's more important than a sumptuous meal for a wretched old woman?

"Guangqi, Guangtian, what are you standing there for? Hurry up!"

Seeing that Jia Zhangshi had incurred public wrath, Liu Haizhong certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to steal the spotlight.

He immediately sent his two sons to join the battle.

Without further hesitation, the boys in the courtyard charged at Jia Zhangshi side by side.

Jia Zhangshi, who already had difficulty moving due to a leg injury, was pinned down and unable to move after only a short while.

Even so, she still bared her teeth and tried to bite.

He continued to hurl insults.