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In Biqi Town, within a grand courtyard, the Crimson Gate stood closed, flanked by two imposing lions that gave an air of superiority.
Opposite the main gate, a corner door was being guarded by an old woman, and today, unlike usual, the door was wide open.
At the same time, a red sedan chair was carried out from the cave to the east of Ten Li Pu. The villagers rarely gathered together, forming a long line along the roadside.
A woman dressed in a light red wedding gown was carried out by a ten-year-old boy. The sedan chair moved steadily forward, without any bridal procession, no drums or gongs, no heavy dowry, and no groom adorned with a large red flower on his chest.
The wedding party consisted only of a few bearers and a Matchmaker, quietly leaving Ten Li Pu under the watchful eyes of many.
"What does Liu Family Girl want? On such a joyous day, there's not even someone to make noise!" A middle-aged woman scoffed at this.
Back when she got married, despite her husband's poor conditions, all the proper ceremonies were observed, and it was a lively affair.
But Liu Qingzhi was carried away in just this sedan chair; what woman wouldn't want a grand wedding? She simply decided her life in such an unceremonious way.
"Who said she has money? Being a concubine for someone in town is already her blessing!"
"Look at Wang's smiling face; who knows how much benefit she received!"
There were those who envied and those who were jealous!
The middle-aged woman who had spoken earlier disagreed with this view: "A woman shouldn't sacrifice her dignity for such wealth. What's so good about being someone else's concubine?
And to think she's marrying someone old enough to be her father! Just look at this sedan chair; there's not even any fanfare. It's quite pitiful!"
Silence filled the air; the woman's words held some truth. Yet the Liu Family quietly reassured themselves that better days were ahead!
Inside the sedan chair, the woman clutched her handkerchief tightly, twisting it as if it would fall apart. The woman's words pierced her heart like nails, leaving her feeling wounded.
Indeed, today's wedding is her humiliation, devoid of the joy that should accompany it, filled instead with heart-wrenching words that leave her utterly ashamed.
She had thought that with Wandehai's affection for her, he would personally welcome her, carrying her into the house in a grand sedan chair!
Who would have thought it would turn out to be such a desolate scene? She had hoped to hold her head high in front of the villagers, but instead, her dignity was trampled underfoot.
The louder the discussions grew, the more Liu Qingzhi's resentment festered within her!
Wang's delight shattered Liu Qingzhi's sorrow as she cheerfully welcomed guests: "Thank you, thank you! Please come in and have a seat!"
Receiving gifts from the villagers, she raised a smile to usher them inside!
The number of guests today isn't large; they are merely those who have been closer to the Liu Family recently.
Busy Liu Qingxi was not at all affected by Liu Qingzhi's marriage; she only knew it was a joyous occasion and had sent over some gifts through Song, just for appearances!
As for deep connections? If it weren't for the fear of severing ties with the Liu Family due to the village's gossip, she would prefer to distance herself from them as much as possible!
But there’s no way around it; regardless of the era, one cannot simply live quietly as oneself. The surrounding environment inevitably influences and changes you, restricting your actions and preventing you from acting freely.
On the Main Road leading to Biqi Town, the sedan chair moved slowly, stopping frequently. The reliance on human power indeed took quite some time, but fortunately, they arrived at Wanjia just before noon.
There was no grand welcome as imagined; her hope that Wandehai would greet her at the door remained unfulfilled. Liu Qingzhi gritted her teeth in frustration!
As the bride, she could not speak; everything was handled by the Matchmaker!
Outside, she heard a conversation: "Matchmaker, you're here! The master instructed that the Seventeenth Concubine can enter from this side!"
The Gatekeeper's attitude was relatively good, and the Matchmaker had nothing else to say. Wanjia knew the rules, and although Wandehai was mischievous, he had never allowed a concubine to enter through the main door.
"I know this, thank you, Mother-in-law. We will go in now!"
She was not a patient person to begin with. After a bumpy journey and thinking she would finally have her moment of glory, she lost face at Ten Li Pu. How could she be in a good mood now?
She secretly lifted the Red Veil and looked outside through the Palanquin Window. There was no Crimson Gate as she had imagined, no festive atmosphere at all, just an ordinary old Wife who had lost her looks!
Suddenly, a surge of anger rushed to her head: "You dead Wife, what is this? How dare you let me enter through this shabby door? Do you know who I am?"
She couldn't care less about the custom that brides should not speak!
With a harsh tone, disdainful gaze, and an air of superiority, she put on quite a show!
But who was the old woman at the door? She had seen many like her; even the master had never scolded her like this. What right did Liu Qingxi, a mere Girl, have?
Since she was marrying into the family as a concubine, she should be prepared for that role.
She was just a plaything for sale, not much higher in status than these servants!
"The Old Servant naturally knows the rules. Since ancient times, has there ever been a grand welcome for a concubine? It's just one palanquin brought in and that's it! Who do you think you are? Just a Country Bumpkin!"
"You!" Liu Qingzhi tore off her Red Veil and angrily pointed at the gatekeeping Wife. "What right do you have to teach me a lesson?"
"The Old Servant has no intention of doing so; it's merely the truth. These are all instructions from the master. If you are unwilling, you can leave right now!"
Liu Qingzhi's face turned crimson with anger as she stood there dumbfounded!
"Go back? Or should I be sent back like this, becoming the laughingstock of the entire village? How can that be acceptable?"
She cast a pleading look at the only woman who had accompanied her all the way, the Matchmaker.
Understanding her unspoken plea, the Matchmaker smiled and said, "Dear Madam, the Girl is just a bit clueless; she didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive her, and we will go in right away!"
If it weren't for the generous reward awaiting her after the task was completed, the Matchmaker wouldn't be so eager to help a girl who was so clueless.
No need for that; Liu Qingzhi was just a brainless Kid. In this treacherous inner courtyard, who knew how long she could survive?
Finally, the gatekeeper, seeing the Matchmaker's face, allowed them to enter.
Liu Qingzhi shot a fierce glare; this humiliation would surely stick with her!
As for the piercing gaze directed at her, the gatekeeper's Wife paid it no mind; after all, she was just an innocent Girl, not worth taking seriously!
After securing the door, she patted down her clothes and calmly walked toward the largest courtyard in Wan Mansion's inner compound.
In the center of the room sat a woman dressed in a dark red skirt with gold and white trim. The purple embroidery added an air of confidence to her attire.
Upon hearing from the Gatekeeper, she merely gestured with her eyes, and someone came to lead her over.
"What’s going on here?"
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