A few minutes later, Liu Qingyun opened the door. Her hair was done up with a few red silk flowers tucked into it, and she was wearing a woolen coat with a bridal flower on her chest already in place.
Liu Qingyun is forty-two this year. Her looks are average, but as the old saying goes, a woman looks best when sheâs getting married. Thatâs true, even though Liu Qingyun is already in her forties.
Especially the shyness and anticipation for the future on her face, it is most touching.
A few attendants helped her walk out, with Jiaojiao and Duan Xi following behind, watching them tease the couple in the hall, unable to help but smile as well.
Next to her, Duan Xi glanced at her, curled his lips, and when the couple was surrounded and got into the car, he also took her little hand, following closely behind, and got into the car behind the brideâs.
Although the banquet wasnât held at a hotel, the Ruan Family didnât shortchange Liu Qingyun. There were eight cars just for the wedding, all sedans, which was quite respectable in this era.
The same four people were in Jiaojiaoâs car, and because the journey took about an hour, Jiaojiao took a nap in the car. By the time they arrived at Xiahe Village, it was almost eight oâclock.
Because Second Uncle Ruanâs house in Xiahe Village wasnât big enough, the banquet was held at the big house of the Ruan Family. Jiaojiaoâs task was completed perfectly, and as she got out of the car, she went to look for Ruanlin Family.
With her son getting married, Ruanlin Family was naturally incredibly busy. When Jiaojiao went to find her, she was inside looking for something with Wu Le. Jiaojiao laughed and rushed at her, hugging her from behind and coquettishly called, "Granny!"
"Oh my, my dear is here." Ruanlin Family cried out cooperatively, then hugged the bouncing Jiaojiao. Looking down, she saw her wearing a skirt. She frowned and reached out to touch, disapprovingly saying, "Why arenât you wearing pants? Itâs so cold with your bare legs."
"Granny, itâs not cold. Itâs almost June." Jiaojiao giggled and backed away.
"But the dew is heavy in the morning and evening. You really donât take care of yourself." She looked up to see Xiu Xi walking over with a cup of hot tea and complained, "Xiaoxi, you too. Why let her mess around like this? Next time sheâll be hurting again."
Jiaojiao has had a problem with cold uterus since her period started.
When she was twelve, there was an incident. To protect her body, she even used ice water to wipe over herself. So after Jiaojiao returned to her body, the condition worsened. When it hurts, itâs really unbearable. Unfortunately, no amount of tonic helps; it needs to be slowly nursed.
"Granny, Iâm really not cold. I even wore a little jacket when I went out, only just took it off because it was hot," Jiaojiao quickly proved she was warm and moved Ruanlin Familyâs hand to her face.
Beside her, Wu Le laughed and said, "Mom, Jiaojiao is at the age where she loves beauty. Fortunately, itâs already not cold now, so itâs no big deal."
"You just indulge her!" Ruanlin Family snorted, though she spoke like this, the curve of her mouth grew bigger. She fondly patted Jiaojiaoâs face and said, "You got up early today, didnât you? Must have tired you out."
"Yes! I got up really early!" Jiaojiao nodded, drank a few sips of hot water, then handed the cup back to Duan Xi, and began to complain: "And Brother Lei, he banged on my door early in the morning and scared me."
"That little rascal, I think heâs asking for trouble!" Ruanlin Family put on a serious expression as if she would go back and give a spanking.