Chapter 001: Wedding Night

The tavern was conveniently located near the county office, and Kong Ning often went there to drink with his colleagues. As time went by, they became acquainted, and mutual feelings developed between the man and woman, ultimately leading them to come together and marry

Kong Ning, who has lived two lives yet is marrying for the first time, unites both body and soul with the girl he loves on this night

My lady, we are married

Even the cicadas, which are usually noisy during the summer, have fallen silent, as if unwilling to disturb the happiness of this wedding night.

In a hazy state, Kong Ning had a strange dream

When saliva drips onto the belly, there is a sensation of coolness.

Wearing a bright red wedding dress, Kong Ning smiled as she sent off one guest after another, thanked the neighbors who helped tidy up the aftermath, and was finally pushed into the backyard amidst the cheers of her friends and family

Although unable to achieve a grand undertaking like other time travelers, the inherently lazy Kong Ning was quite content at this moment

In the not-so-large Huai Tree Alley, twenty-four tables were set up for a flowing banquet, with dish after dish of fresh and warm food being served and continuously cleared away. Dressed in a bright red wedding outfit, Kong Ning laughed heartily, constantly welcoming and sending off guests, ushering each one to their seats amidst the crowd.

The word "sleep" at the back became rigid in my throat

Here, it is tranquil and silent

The cool moonlight filtered through the window adorned with bright red double happiness characters, casting its glow upon the wedding bed that was gradually settling into silence

The windows adorned with large red characters of joy reflect the red glow of the celebratory candles inside the house

As the young girl whispered shyly, a dark and eerie object extended from behind her, aiming at the writhing intestines of Kong Ning.

Fortunately, he has a stable family and caring parents, leading a relatively secure and prosperous life. After inheriting his father's traditional martial arts, he secured a position in the county office of Shanlan after reaching adulthood, receiving a salary from the fast track.

During the grand ceremony conducted by the officiant, the couple bows to heaven and earth, then they bow to each other as husband and wife, and finally, the bride is escorted into the bridal chamber

Thereafter, with the assistance of Kong Ning, the lonely and destitute young girl managed to secure a menial job at a tavern in the county town

Then, in the midst of the groom's terrified gaze, the enormous poisonous stinger viciously pierced into his lower abdomen

Under the cold moonlight, the lights in each household extinguished, shrouded in darkness. On the empty streets, only the watchman struck the gong, producing a sound that was intermittent and lifeless.

The bright red suona emits a festive and piercing sound, penetrating the crowded throng, announcing to the world the completion of the ceremony for the newlyweds

As summer is coming to an end, the county town remains sweltering at noon, with most people seeking refuge under eaves and in the shade of trees, unwilling to be tormented by the scorching sun

By the afternoon, the county magistrate even personally came to Huai Tree Alley to present gifts and warmly congratulate Kong Ning on his marriage, which further intensified the festive atmosphere at the scene

The happiness and fulfillment of life is nothing more than this

Standing outside the wedding house, Kong Ning couldn't help but rub his hands together, feeling somewhat nervous

Looking back now, the acquaintance, understanding, and love between the two individuals, while not necessarily fraught with twists and turns, has certainly not been easy.

Kong Ning couldn't help but smile, opening his eyes and saying: "Wife, why is it still not..."

By the dim light of the moon, Kong Ning was able to clearly see the full appearance of that strange black object

The town of Shanlan outside has completely fallen silent

Although they had met many times before, and even secretly held hands and kissed before their marriage, the sight of her in a bright red wedding dress, looking shy and delicate, still left Kong Ning momentarily stunned

Husband

Upon opening her eyes, Kong Ning witnessed an incredibly horrifying scene

The weather is dry ... ... be cautious with fire ... ...

Thus, the lively wedding night continued for quite some time, and it was not until nearly midnight that the guests began to leave one after another

However, what touched his belly was not the soft and tender tongue, but rather the slender and sharp nails of his wife

Upon seeing Kong Ning wake up, the wife, dressed in thin undergarments, shyly said: "Oh dear... husband, why are you awake? You were so tired just now; shouldn't you be resting well?"

The matchmaker, adorned in red and green, wore a beaming smile as she received the congratulations from the crowd

With a beaming smile, she welcomed one guest after another to their seats, engaging in conversation with friend after friend, leaving Kong Ning extremely busy

The cold moonlight silently spills over the wedding chamber

The cool moonlight filtered through the paper-covered window, casting its glow upon the wedding bed

She is not from Shanlan County, but hails from the distant Jiangyun Prefecture. Due to a disaster in her hometown, she came to Hejian Prefecture with her parents to seek refuge with relatives. However, unexpectedly, her relatives perished in a flash flood. With nowhere to turn, the family soon encountered bandits, and her parents were brutally killed by them. Only the girl, in the pouring rain, jumped into the rushing river and was swept away by the current to the outskirts of Shanlan County.

The old locust tree, its leaves rustling in the night breeze, casts a huge shadow under the moonlight, perfectly enveloping the small courtyard of the Kong Ning family. Yet, only the wedding room adorned with red double happiness characters remains outside of this shadow.

Then a smile appeared.

In two lifetimes as a person, it is still the first time stepping into the hall of marriage, becoming a couple with the girl of his dreams. Lacking any experience, he cannot help but feel a bit excited at this moment

A low cry of pain came from the room

The glaring sun, silently scorching the streets of Shanlan County

The cold moonlight filtered through the paper-covered window, casting its glow upon the wedding bed

The young girl shyly nodded, her hands slightly clenched.

Today is the wedding day of the constable Kong Ning from Huai Tree Alley, thus many relatives, friends, and neighbors have gathered in the streets.

Only the Huai Tree Alley in the west of the city is bustling with activity, with shadows flitting about. The crackling sound of firecrackers occasionally erupts, creating a stark contrast to the overall tranquility of the county town

Soon, the lights in the wedding chamber were extinguished

Exactly at the moment when the early riser went to the county office to report for duty, Kong Ning was fishing in the river.

Is that... a gigantic scorpion tail?!

The festive red veil concealed her face. Her pure white hands lay quietly on her lower abdomen, with long fingers and delicate skin

In the dream, the lady, dressed in thin undergarments, with her fair and delicate skin largely exposed to the air, is lying beside him

Lunar calendar June 13, Major Heat

Then came the lively and joyous wedding banquet

It has been eleven years since I crossed over to this world. Although I have not achieved fame through poetry, nor have I topped the examination list, I also have not invented any cement perfume to amass great wealth

And there, on his lower abdomen, lay a woman dressed only in a thin garment.

This bride, named Su Yan, is not a wife chosen by her parents or through an arranged marriage, but rather a kind girl whom Kong Ning met through free love.

People are all envious of this young and already somewhat famous constable, speculating on how long it will take for him to attain the position of head constable

The room, adorned with large red double happiness characters and lit by bright red candles, is filled with a warm red glow. In the midst of the crimson bed curtains, a figure entirely clad in red sits quietly.

An unparalleled agony suddenly surged through his mind, causing him to faint in pain

Now, it is indeed a small achievement in life, having married a virtuous, beautiful, and gracious wife

But in the end, he gently pushed open the door to the marital home and walked in with a beaming smile

"When someone lays eggs... such a shy thing, you are not allowed to look!"

Suddenly, a delicate little face, adorned with a hint of shyness, appeared in Kong Ning's line of sight

Beneath the segmented black carapace, the enormous venomous stinger at the tip is a sinister blood red. Now, this massive stinger, the size of an infant's head, is aimed directly at the exposed, writhing entrails after the belly of Kong Ning has been sliced open.

What followed was a low, labored breathing sound

As she approached the wedding bed, Kong Ning smiled and, following the matchmaker's instructions, lifted the bride's veil with a scale beam

In the final moment, what I heard was my wife's softly spoken words, tinged with a hint of shyness

He, bearing the family legacy of martial arts, possesses extraordinary skills. Although young, he is the most renowned constable in the county office, highly valued by the county magistrate, and shares a close camaraderie with his colleagues

On the bustling Huai Tree Street during the day, it is now so quiet that not a single figure can be seen

The oddly shaped nails glimmered with a cold, pale light under the moonlight, continuously scratching at his belly. As the sharp nails moved, the skin on his stomach quickly split open and fell to the sides, revealing the writhing intestines and liver within

Consciousness quickly fell into a state of confusion