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After Tao'er made the arrangements, everyone went about their own business.

They were busy until dusk, and after everyone had dinner, they went back to their rooms.

Dongkui returned to her room, and Tao'er pulled her aside for a while to have a private chat, which consisted mainly of some advice and comfort.

As she was leaving, Tao'er turned back to look at Dongkui and whispered, "Sister Dongkui, don't worry. With Qingfeng protecting you, and with me and Brother Shiqi here, no one will dare to bully you."

Just settle down, get married, and live a peaceful life.

"If Xiao Yi dares to break his oath, then you can dump him and continue following me."

Dongkui nodded, tears welling in her eyes with gratitude, and gave a deep, resounding "Mmm."

In the candlelight, her face was bathed in a soft glow, like a flower bud about to bloom.

She was content to have such a good sister like Tao'er and such a good husband like Qingfeng in this life.

Qingfeng tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, his mind replaying the moment Dongkui nodded over and over again.

Thinking of Dong Kui's radiant smile, he couldn't stop grinning like an idiot.

Today, thanks to the encouragement from the young master's words, he wouldn't have dared to take this step.

The next day, as soon as it was light, everyone got busy.

Xiao Yi sent people to the market to buy red silk, red candles, wedding cakes and candies, and also sent someone to hire a chef to prepare the banquet.

Most importantly, I bought two sets of jewelry for Dongkui. Although they weren't top-quality, they were still in good condition.

Tao'er, along with several elderly women from the neighborhood who came to help, cleaned the small courtyard Xie Jingchen had mentioned inside and out, hung up red lanterns, and pasted red double happiness symbols on the windows.

Xie Jingchen kept his word and had someone select a brand-new set of mahogany furniture, complete with a bed, table, cabinet, and chairs. He also ordered thick cotton mattresses to be laid out and newly fluffed cotton quilts to be placed on the floor.

Tao'er looked at the newly decorated house and nodded in satisfaction.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the bright red bed curtains and bathing the entire room in a warm glow.

I don't know why, but suddenly I felt a little reluctant to part with it.

In any case, Dongkui has been with them for some time along the way, and if they get married, she will definitely live with Qingfeng.

Then we'll have to part ways with them.

However, all good things must come to an end; it's only a matter of time.

It's good to see that Sister Dongkui has found a good home.

Xie Jingchen appeared behind her at some point and whispered, "Reluctant to part with her?"

Tao nodded without turning around.

Xie Jingchen paused for a moment, then said, "It's not like we're never going to see each other again, so you don't need to be too sad."

Tao turned around and smiled at him: "I'm not sad."

I'm just... happy for her.

Seeing this scene from not far away, Xiao Yi's eyes darkened, and he clenched his fists.

In the end, he turned and left.

The third day was the wedding day.

There was no grand sedan chair carried by eight men, no suona gongs and drums, but all the festive cheer was still present.

Early in the morning, Qingfeng changed into the bright red wedding clothes that Xiao Yi had prepared for him. He was used to wearing dark clothes, and when he suddenly changed into such a bright color, his whole temperament became much softer.

He has lost some of his coldness and gained more of the youthful vigor and spirit of a dashing young man.

Xiao Yi circled him twice, praising him with admiration: "Not bad, not bad. Qingfeng, if you went out for a walk today, you could charm a whole bunch of young women and wives."

Qingfeng was embarrassed by his praise, her ears turned red, but she said, "Young master, please don't tease me. I... I only want to charm Dongkui."

Elder Li, Xie Jingchen, and the two children all burst into laughter.

The blessed woman that Tao'er invited combed Dong Kui's hair in her room.

Dongkui, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, sat regally before a bronze mirror. The blessed woman held a comb, combing her hair while chanting: "First comb to the end, second comb to white hair reaching the eyebrows, third comb to a house full of children and grandchildren..."

As Dongkui listened, tears began to fall.

Tao'er, seeing this in the mirror, quickly smiled and comforted her, "Sister Dongkui, don't cry, don't cry. Today is your big day, crying will make you less beautiful."

Dongkui reached out and wiped away her tears, choking back sobs as she said, "Sister Tao'er, I'm happy."

The woman with perfect fortune immediately added, "Miss Tao is right. We mustn't cry, or we'll ruin our makeup and become less beautiful."

"Okay, I won't cry anymore!"

Dongkui's beautiful hair was styled into a pretty bun, and Tao'er personally inserted the jade hairpin into it.

The jade hairpin, warm and smooth, makes the winter sunflower appear even more dignified and beautiful.

Tao'er took a step back, looked her up and down, and said sincerely, "The bride is really beautiful."

"Qingfeng is incredibly lucky to have married you."

When the auspicious hour arrived, Qingfeng, accompanied by Xiao Yi and Xie Jingchen, came to the courtyard to pick up the bride.

Since there was no bridal sedan chair, Qingfeng simply carried Dongkui on his back all the way to the main hall.

Dongkui lay on his broad back, smelling the faint scent of soap on him, and felt that his back was steady and reliable, like a mountain.

Elder Li was already seated in the main hall, waiting to officiate their marriage.

The two children watched intently from the side, and Ayan whispered to Huanhuan, "Sister Dongkui looks so pretty today."

Huanhuan nodded vigorously, her eyes shining like stars.

He bowed to Heaven and Earth first, then to his parents, but since they were not present, he bowed to Elder Li and Xiao Yi.

Tao'er called out for the third time: "Husband and wife bow to each other."

Qingfeng and Dongkui bowed deeply to each other, their two bright red figures intertwined in the candlelight, radiating happiness.

"Send them to the bridal chamber..."

Elder Li's voice was old yet loud, filled with joy.

A round of applause and laughter erupted in the courtyard. Xiao Yi took the lead in cheering, and Xie Jingchen, for once, also smiled. The two children jumped around, clapping their little hands and laughing and shouting.

Standing at the back of the crowd, Tao'er watched Qingfeng lead Dongkui into the new house and suddenly felt her eyes welling up with tears.

Xiao Yi walked up to her without her noticing and handed her a handkerchief.

Tao'er took it, didn't wipe it, but just held it in her hand and whispered, "Thank you!"

That evening, several tables of food and drink were set up in the courtyard.

Xiao Yi, Xie Jingchen, Elder Li, and some neighbors sat together and had a lively drinking session.

Qingfeng had been given a lot of wine, and his face was as red as Guan Yu's, but his eyes kept drifting towards the direction of the bridal chamber.

Xiao Yi saw through his thoughts and smiled, letting him off the hook: "Alright, alright, I know your heart has already flown to the bride."

Go on, go on, drink less, don't let it interfere with important business.

Everyone burst into laughter. Qingfeng was so embarrassed that he wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground, but he still walked quickly toward the bridal chamber.

The door to the new house closed gently, and the courtyard gradually quieted down. Candlelight shone through the paper windows, warm and bright.

Tao'er stood under the eaves, looking at the window with the light on in the distance, and the corners of her mouth curved into a smile.

Xiao Yi walked to her side, followed her gaze, and said, "Now you can rest assured."

Tao'er was already a little drunk, and said with a smile, "Brother Shi Qi, do you think Qingfeng, that greenhorn, is up to the task of getting married for the first time?"

We can't leave Dongkui alone in the empty room...

Xiao Yi was taken aback by Tao'er's question and choked up. "This..."

I don't know either...

"How about we go and cause some mischief in the bridal chamber?"

Peach, her eyes still blurry with sleep, pointed in the direction of the bridal chamber.