flstandardbreds Chapter 139: Slapping the Bride
Chapter 139: Slapping the Bride
Zuo Kexin sat at the table in the temporary new house, listening to the hustle and bustle outside, but there was no trace of expectation on her face.
Zuo Shiyi Niang and Mrs. Huo were helping her dress up, and Old Madam Huo slowly walked into the bride's temporary boudoir.
In a drought year, this wedding was destined to be without the scent of fresh flowers, and the lack of fragrance reduced the festive atmosphere.
Zuo Kexin's fingers gently stroked the pieces of the wedding dress embroidered with intricate patterns.
The sunlight reflected on her black hair, which was as smooth as satin and shimmered with light.
Mrs. Huo walked up to her, her gentle eyes revealing love and care.
"Don't be nervous, child. Today is your happiest day. I will dress you up like a fairy."
As she spoke, Mrs. Huo picked up the comb and gently combed the bride's long hair, "One comb to the end, two combs to the eyebrows, and three combs to have a house full of descendants.
Comb your hair three times for health and freedom from worry, comb your hair four times for everlasting harmony, comb your hair five times for harmony between father-in-law and sister-in-law, comb your hair six times for good fortune, comb your hair seven times for good luck and protection from disaster..."
Old Madam Huo kept muttering blessings without stopping her hands. Every strand of Zuo Kexin's hair seemed to have life in her hands.
As the comb slid, the hair became smoother. The old lady's technique was skillful and gentle, as if every combing was a soothing to the soul.
While combing her hair, she would tell everyone stories about her youth, like a river flowing through the years, with an irresistible charm.
Zuo Shiyi Niang felt a sense of relief in her heart, a faint smile bloomed on her face, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
She could imagine that at the wedding later, all eyes would be focused on her daughter.
Mrs. Huo combed Zuo Kexin's hair into a ladylike hairstyle. As the strands of hair intertwined, they gradually formed a gorgeous bun.
It is dotted with a few delicate flowers, like buds blooming in the morning dew.
"You are really a fairy-like girl," Mrs. Huo looked at the bride in the mirror, her eyes full of satisfaction and pride.
Zuo Kexin wondered if her brother Leng Zhou would be sad if he knew that she was married.
Thinking about whether Mo Lengzhou would be sad, Zuo Kexin's eyes revealed deep anticipation.
It is not a vision of future life, nor is it an endless yearning for the coming love.
But Mrs. Huo and Mrs. Huo didn't know, they all thought the bride was looking forward to her wedding.
Mrs. Huo carefully put on the headdress that symbolized happiness for the bride.
In an instant, the bride was like a princess from fairyland, "Sister Zuo, your Xin'er is so beautiful."
Mrs. Huo said to Zuo Shiyi Niang, who was sitting next to her, with a smile on her face, "Look at this little girl, she's even more beautiful than someone who walked out of a painting."
Zuo Shiyi Niang looked at her pretty daughter in the mirror and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
She had never remarried since her husband's death. Now, as a mother, she was naturally happy that her daughter had found her ideal husband.
“Xin’er has been beautiful since she was young, and the elders in our village all praise her for being beautiful and smart.
But what the eldest sister-in-law of the Huo family said was too much. What does it mean to walk out of a portrait?
You have a really lovable mouth! " Zuo Shiyi Niang rolled her eyes at Mrs. Huo in feigned anger.
Zuo Kexin felt very annoyed after hearing this. Instead of feeling happy about her marriage, she felt a little upset.
The person she most wants to marry in her life is Brother Leng Zhou.
The second was General Xiao, but unfortunately neither of them was willing to marry her, so she kept backing off.
Now she can only marry a small centurion. Although his father is a general, his position is too low!
"Is it my son-in-law who is here?" Mrs. Huo asked cheerfully when she heard the footsteps.
The door curtain was lifted, and I saw my third sister-in-law walked in with a dark face, "Third sister-in-law, what's wrong?"
"Mrs. Huo, whoever made you angry, I will help you scold him back." Zuo Shiyi Niang immediately walked over and took Song Zhuxin's hand to comfort her.
"Don't touch me!" Song Zhuxin glared at Zuo Shiyi Niang fiercely and angrily shook off her hand.
"I...I..." Zuo Shi Niang was confused and was about to explain.
Then she heard her daughter's angry roar: "Song Zhuxin, why are you being so mean to my mother?"
Song Zhuxin rushed to Zuo Kexin and shouted, "Okay, Zuo Kexin, how dare you be so mean to me?"
"What's wrong with me being mean to you? You want to seduce my future husband, but unfortunately he doesn't like married women..."
"You're talking nonsense! I haven't even told you about seducing my husband yet, and you're actually blaming me? Just wait and see how I deal with you!"
After saying that, Song Zhuxin raised her hand and slapped Zuo Kexin in the face, "Pa!"
Zuo Kexin stood there in a daze, covering her burning cheek with her hands. Her eyes were red and pitiful tears were welling up in her eyes.
Mrs. Huo was frightened and quickly ran over to stand in front of Zuo Kexin to protect her.
Mrs. Huo also scolded Song Zhuxin: "Third daughter-in-law, are you crazy? If you have something to say, can't you just say it nicely?"
"Talk nicely?" Song Zhuxin pointed at Zuo Kexin and scolded, "Look at her vixen-like appearance, how can she look like a decent woman?
She's clearly a bitch, don't you know she's been seducing Brother Ziyuan time and time again?"
Song Zhuxin stared at Zuo Kexin viciously, wishing she could tear her into pieces with her eyes.
How could a village girl like her marry Lieutenant General Li as his daughter-in-law? Moreover, Li Qianfu is quite good-looking.
She had wanted to seduce him before, but unfortunately he ignored her, which made Song Zhuxin very embarrassed.
She didn't know that it was Xiao Ji who had given the greeting, so those soldiers didn't dare to accept Song Zhuxin's goodwill.
"Mrs. Huo, we can discuss anything. No matter what happens, we can always handle it." Zuo Shiniang patiently advised.
"Hmph!" Song Zhuxin snorted coldly, "Who do you think you are? I have no relationship with you.
Why should I talk to you nicely? Take your slutty daughter away now, or I'll be rude to you!"
As she spoke, she waved her arms and was about to pounce on Zuo Kexin again.
"Third sister-in-law, how could you ruin someone else's wedding?" Mrs. Huo asked with a confused look on her face.
Zuo Shiyi Niang also pleaded with Song Zhuxin with tears in her eyes, "Even if my daughter gets married, I will always follow your Huo family. Please stop making trouble."
"I didn't mean to make trouble. You saw it just now. She was the one who yelled at me first."
Mrs. Huo sighed, shook her head and said, "Alas, Third Sister-in-law has been wronged, just bear with it for now!"
Song Zhuxin said fiercely: "You also know that I have been wronged. Today I will prevent her from getting married."
"My daughter is ignorant. Madam San, please let my daughter go!" Zuo Shiyi Niang pleaded in a low voice for her daughter's wedding.
"Mom, please get up quickly. Why are you begging her for help? Who does she think she is?" Zuo Kexin said disdainfully.
Song Zhu wanted to ruin the wedding, she really didn't care. She agreed on impulse yesterday, and today she wanted to go back on her word!