The lively wedding banquet finally came to an end, and the guests, slightly tipsy and filled with heartfelt blessings, gradually departed. Lu Zean tightly held Lin Xiao Yu's hand, both of them filled with a mix of shyness and excitement as they slowly stepped into the festively decorated bridal chamber.
As soon as they crossed the threshold, Lu Zean keenly noticed Lin Xiao Yu's unsteady steps. His brows furrowed in concern. He quickly steadied her with both hands and carefully guided her to sit by the bed. Kneeling on one knee, his eyes filled with tenderness, he gently lifted her foot and slowly removed the delicate high heels that had left her heels red and sore. Looking at her swollen heels, Lu Zean couldn't help but murmur, "It's all my fault. I was so focused on not making mistakes today that I didn't take care of you. Did it hurt too much?" Lin Xiao Yu's eyes glistened with unshed tears, but she forced a smile and softly reassured him, "Silly, marrying you is something I've longed for. A little pain is nothing."
At that moment, Song Ying and Lin Wufeng also entered the bridal chamber. Song Ying held a thermos cup filled with steaming red date and longan soup, its sweet aroma wafting through the air. She quickly sat down beside Lin Xiao Yu and gently brushed her daughter's hair back, saying tenderly, "My dear daughter, you've been busy all day; you must be exhausted. Come on, drink some soup while it's hot to replenish your energy. The days ahead are long; you need to take good care of yourself." Meanwhile, Lin Wufeng busily arranged the bedding nearby. The bright red wedding quilt rustled as he smoothed it out and tucked in the corners. After checking the windows to ensure they were securely closed, he turned to Lu Zean with a half-joking admonition: "Son-in-law, it might get chilly at night. Don't just sleep soundly; remember to cover Lin Xiao Yu with a blanket. If I find out you've bullied my daughter, you won't get away with it!" Though spoken in jest, there was genuine concern behind his words.
With the elders gone, the room fell silent except for their breathing. Lu Zean slowly rose to his feet, his hands trembling slightly with nervousness and anticipation as he gently lifted Lin Xiao Yu's dreamlike veil. In that instant, their eyes met, love burning brightly within them as if it could melt away everything else. Lu Zean leaned in closer and placed a soft kiss on Lin Xiao Yu's smooth forehead; his warm breath brushed against her face as he whispered hoarsely, "From today onward, you are completely mine. For all the years to come, I will stand by your side and protect you from any harm." Lin Xiao Yu felt a lump in her throat as tears welled up in her eyes. She wrapped her arms around him tightly and buried her face in his embrace, softly murmuring an agreement.
Outside the window, the moonlight poured through the intricately carved window panes, casting a silver glow across the room. They took a moment to calm their emotions before starting to unwrap the wedding gifts sent by friends and family. Each box opened revealed intricately designed jewelry, meaningful ornaments, and heartfelt letters filled with blessings. With every gift unwrapped, they reminisced about moments from the wedding that brought laughter—sometimes stifling giggles at guests' awkwardness or playfully feigning annoyance at each other's friends' pranks.
As drowsiness began to settle in, Lu Zean remained attentive to her needs. He quietly got up and carefully prepared a basin of warm water at just the right temperature. After wetting a towel and wringing it out, he returned to Lin Xiao Yu's side and meticulously wiped her face clean of makeup. His touch was incredibly gentle; his gaze focused as if he were handling the most precious treasure in the world while murmuring softly, "You must be so tired today; removing your makeup will make you feel more comfortable."
Once everything was taken care of, they lay down side by side on the bed, fingers interlocked. The bright red wedding candles flickered softly in the dim light, blending with the moonlight outside as it illuminated their faces filled with happiness. Initially shy, they lay quietly facing each other, feeling each other's breath. Lu Zean broke the silence first by gently tapping Lin Xiao Yu's nose playfully and affectionately saying, "Wife, from now on we will truly live our lives together." Lin Xiao Yu blushed deeply and snuggled closer into his embrace.
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