Chapter 1: The Wedding Night (1)
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Guo Ye lifted his cloth shirt and examined it for a moment, then walked over to the bronze mirror to take a look. He saw a rather handsome stranger in the reflection. Observing the hairstyle he had arranged in the mirror, he touched the cloth wrapped around his head, which was a type of turban that only appeared during the Tang Dynasty. Could it be that he had truly arrived in the era of the Great Tang?
After weighing the pros and cons, Guo Ye let out a sigh. Well, since I have come, I shall make myself comfortable. First, I need to find a place to settle down and secure my livelihood. Even if I am to resist, this is a long-term endeavor that requires a steady and methodical approach. I must at least have a place to ensure my basic needs are met
Chunxiang and Uncle Fu exchanged glances once more, each thinking to themselves, is this all there is? Could it be that the son-in-law never had hysteria at all?
Finally, Guo Ye clenched his fists and muttered resentfully: "Damn it, I want to see what this Miss Wu looks like, insisting on finding a husband. If it goes well, on this night of the wedding, just watch me torment you to death. Damn it, I am like an old tree with deep roots, I am like Guanyin sitting on a lotus, I have my own techniques, and I will not turn you into Akiyo, but I will definitely make you suffer like Maria Ozawa, damn it!"
Who would have thought that the soul would traverse over a thousand years and attach itself to the body of a destitute tenant farmer's son? What is a tenant farmer? It is a family that does not even possess a mere acre and three tenths of land, so impoverished that they cannot be any poorer.
Ah ... ... Ah ah ... ...
Look at him, the groom has a mournful expression on his face, just like a simpleton
One should not take advantage of cheapness; this is the first principle of Guo Ye's code of conduct.
Uncle Fu continued to shake his head and sighed, thinking to himself, you ask me, but who should I ask?
Shut up
The harsh reality lies before us; what else can Guo Ye do? When one is under the eaves, how can one not bow one's head?
Uncle Fu greeted with a smile, leading Guo Ye slowly towards the wedding hall.
Moreover, now that his father, Old Guo Han, has received money and land from the Wu family, as long as he dares to escape back home, Guo Ye believes that he and his current father, Old Guo Han, will certainly send him back to the Wu family the very next day.
Oh, my, the young lady's figure is truly remarkable, with curves in all the right places. Tsk tsk, could it be that what that little maid Chunxiang said is true, that her young lady is indeed very beautiful
Old Guo, my father, you have indeed become wealthy and prosperous, but you have pushed your son into the abyss and caused me great suffering
The maid Chunxiang pouted and whispered to Uncle Fu, "This is already the third time today. Which play is our new son-in-law performing?"
Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu was instantly rendered speechless
He adjusted his cloth shirt and straightened his turban, walking proudly towards the door.
Thus, still patiently, he explained softly: "Young master, our young lady is very beautiful, who in the ten miles and eight townships does not know our young lady..."
As they walked through the corridor, Guo Ye and Uncle Fu arrived at the main hall. Wow, it was a sea of people, with countless attendees there to witness and celebrate, truly a lively scene
But who the hell knew that I would end up with such a money-obsessed father-in-law, Guo Laohan, who, while I was in a daze with my soul attached, directly arranged for me to marry into the Wu family, in exchange for a bride price of twenty taels of silver and five acres of good land. What kind of situation is this
What the hell did I do to deserve this? Others can sleep at work and flirt with girls without any issues, but I, Guo Ye, just take a little break and have a drink, and suddenly I find myself in the body of a young man from the Tang Dynasty. This is truly bizarre.
Knock knock knock ... ... knock knock knock ... ...
Outside the chamber, the maid Chunxiang and the steward Fuber listened to the piercing screams from within, shaking their heads in succession, their faces revealing confusion.
Guo Ye, hiding under the Eight Immortals table, paid no mind to Chunxiang's taunts outside. He felt the legs of the table made of huanghuali wood, clicking his tongue in appreciation. Truly a fine piece; if it were in his previous life, it would surely be worth at least a million.
Upon thinking of this, and hearing the maid outside speaking about his father in an aggressive tone, Guo Ye was instantly filled with rage and jumped to his feet. He saw the maid at the door, placed one hand on his hip, and shouted angrily: "Nonsense! If my father agrees, then let him come to marry into the family, let him come to pay respects, but I will never bow in this ceremony, what can you do about it? Damn it!"
Although they are both called Guo Ye, they are worlds apart. How has this Guo Ye come to be described as tragic?
Listening to the accents of Chunxiang and Uncle Fu outside the house, it still resembles that of the Sichuan region. No, it should now be referred to as the Shuzhong area. Isn't that the place where I lived in my previous life
Once again, a wailing and howling sound abruptly emanated from a side room in the Wu family's backyard, even more mournful than the earlier cries of the old crow
Once the cover is gone, I rely on it, the peaks twist and turn, winding through the eighteen bends of the mountain road
Even though the little maid Chunxiang had spoken to this extent, Guo Ye remained unchanged, displaying a demeanor of defiance against the raging winds and flying sand, resolutely refusing to come out
The ideals are abundant and full, while reality is painfully stark
Meanwhile, the maid Chunxiang was filled with concern, as the young master’s illness fluctuated between good and bad, truly causing distress for the young lady, sigh...
In desperation, Uncle Fu could not help but shout, "Young Master, Young Master, please come out quickly. The auspicious time has passed; if you do not come out to marry our young lady, when the master gets angry, the entire Wu family will be in turmoil."
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The dusk is heavy and somber, the crows caw loudly, creating a profoundly desolate and sorrowful atmosphere that makes one feel utterly uncomfortable.
He slowly emerged from under the table, observing the antique furniture and the style of the doors and windows in the room, as well as the design of the ceramic incense burner, which likely indicated that he had arrived in ancient times
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Hello, if I am to traverse, then so be it, but Your Excellency Yan Wang, you are being rather oppressive
After shouting, Uncle Fu was also pondering. It is said that the new son-in-law, Guo Ye, is well-known in the village for being gentle and timid; otherwise, he would not have married into our Wu family. Why, today, is he acting so out of character, stubbornly refusing to come out and get married?
Upon catching sight of the bride's face, Guo Ye staggered back several steps, his body losing balance, and he fell to the ground with a thud.
As he walked forward, Guo Ye stepped closer, extending his right hand to lift the bride's veil
After the recent fragments of thoughts, Guo Ye has gained a rough understanding of the owner of this body, which is now himself
Before Chunxiang could finish her words, Guo Ye in the room abruptly interrupted her, impatiently exclaiming: "You say she is beautiful, so she is beautiful? I have never seen her, so it doesn't count. What if after the wedding, she turns out to be a pig? Am I supposed to marry her then?"
Haha, if that lad from the Guo family can marry the young lady from the Wu family, it would be as if the ancestral grave has emitted green smoke
Ignoring the reactions of the two people outside, Guo Ye glanced at the doors and windows, thinking to himself, why not take advantage of the fading light to make a run for it
Chunxiang listened as Guo Ye brazenly slandered her family's young lady, and even a clay figurine would have felt a spark of anger. She retorted coldly, "Young Master, you are truly ungrateful. Do not forget that your Guo family has accepted our Wu family's betrothal gifts. Your father personally agreed to let you marry into the Wu family. Are you thinking of going back on your word?"
The courtyard was bustling with voices, and the guests were in an uproar. Guo Ye and the Miss Wu, whose face was covered by a red veil and adorned in a phoenix crown and colorful robes, were escorted into the bridal chamber by a group of servants and maids
Upon thinking of his past life, Guo Ye's face immediately fell, for he recalled the present life and observed everything before him; all was so fresh, yet there was an oddity within that freshness
Suddenly, the bride, who had been sitting upright and composed, moved
No matter how loudly Uncle Fu shouted, Guo Ye in the room refused to come out, hiding under the Huanghuali wood Eight Immortals table and cursing at the outside: "I won't go out, even if you beat me to death. I don't even know what your young lady looks like, so what kind of temple am I supposed to worship at, and what kind of relationship are we supposed to have?"
Guo Ye immediately dismissed the idea of fleeing, as he felt around his sleeves and waist and found not a single purse. If he were to escape, he would be left in total darkness, not recognizing anyone. Even if he were not caught, he would surely starve to death.
He then continued to raise his hand and knock on the door.
Not too great? Guo Jiada Lang, a moment in spring night is worth a thousand gold pieces, hahaha
Guo Ye not only felt resentful in his heart, but also thought, "Yama, you old man, you brought us here in such a muddled way; at the very least, you should arrange for us to be born into a good family, right? Even if we are not descendants of kings or nobles, we should at least come from a wealthy and influential household, shouldn't we? How about letting us experience a life of indulgence, raising fighting cocks and walking dogs?"
Uh ... ...
Sure, the two of them have no mood to care whether Guo Ye has a mental illness; as long as they are willing to get married, that is better than anything else
After a while
I remember when I initially went to the director's house through the back door to build connections, I had seen this luxurious item made of Huanghuali wood before, but at that time, it was just a small tea table. I had never seen one this large before
Twenty taels of silver and five acres of land, is the young man really worth only this much money
Guo Ye swung his fists at the void, exhaling a breath of frustration, silently encouraging himself, "Guo Ye, you must not back down under any circumstances"
That small coffee table was regarded as a treasure by the director at the time, carefully wrapped in red silk and hidden away in the cabinet, indicating its extreme value
With a creak, he removed the door bolt and pushed the door open
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After entering the bridal chamber, Miss Wu, with her veil covering her face, was assisted by the maid Chunxiang to sit beside the wedding bed. The young maid then gently dismissed everyone and quietly left, slowly closing the door behind her
Uncle Fu knocked on the door with all his might, causing it to rattle and shake off the dust, yet the gentleman inside refused to open the door no matter what.
However, after all, Guo Ye is about to marry into the Wu family. Although he will be a son-in-law who enters through the back door, he is still half a master, is he not? One must not be disrespectful.
The Zhenguan and the governance of books? The Kaiyuan flourishing age? Or the Anshi Rebellion and the Huangchao Uprising?
As the young maid Chunxiang listened to Guo Ye's words, she couldn't help but furrow her brows. Hadn't the master and the young lady mentioned that the young master of the Guo family, Guo Ye, had studied the classics for several years? How could he speak in such a coarse and unsophisticated manner?
On the way to the bridal chamber, Guo Ye occasionally heard the sounds of laughter and congratulations from the guests taking their seats and starting the banquet
It is said that daughters are sometimes betrothed to wealthy families as concubines in exchange for a dowry.
With a disdainful glance at Uncle Fu and the maid Chunxiang at the door, he declared loudly: "Isn't it just a wedding ceremony? I will accompany you to the end, let's go."
I have never heard of treating one's own son like a commodity, sending him directly into someone else's home without even asking a word.
Uh ... ...
Miss Wu, who sat silently on the edge of the bed, and Guo Ye, who kept observing the bride, were alone in the bridal chamber
The urgent knocking at the door sounded once again
Being poor is acceptable, as long as one has the ability. As a person from the future, I can first stabilize myself in this prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, gradually making progress; surely I won't starve to death. Nobility and high officials, do they have any special qualities? Perhaps I, Guo Ye, can also make a name for myself in this great Tang Dynasty.
The young maid was immediately taken aback by Guo Ye's sharp words. Is this still the same timid and obedient Guo family young master as before?
Upon thinking of this, Guo Ye suddenly felt a surge of youthful passion, muttering to himself, "Damn the Wu family, since you want to take in a son-in-law, then I shall thoroughly ruin your daughter. A good opportunity should not be wasted. Tonight, I will have a night of seven encounters. Hmph, only through conquering the battlefield and turning the world upside down can I truly showcase my heroic nature."
Since fleeing is not advisable, why take unnecessary actions?
It seems that these two individuals have always thought that Guo Yegang was repeatedly experiencing hysteria. What is hysteria? The professional term is hysteria, commonly referred to as a mental illness
The bride suddenly lifted her delicate right hand, removing her veil, which fell to the ground like a cascade of evening clouds, radiating a dazzling red light.