A faint smile touched Zhu Yanyi’s lips. Her eldest uncle was truly a man of few words when it came to understanding. As the old saying went, if one did not look out for oneself, heaven and earth would destroy them. Her desire to climb higher was understandable.
Yan Aohan glanced at Xie Jingyu and smiled slightly. "The Capital is actually quite dangerous. Ani could stand her ground there only because she had elders like Old Man Yao behind her. People in the Capital gave her face because of those standing behind her."
Xie Jingyu pondered this but said nothing. He was not foolish. He had just entertained the thought of going to the Capital when Xie Zhong had stopped him. Even if he had the courage, he dared not bring it up again.
She knew her father’s temper well. If she continued to scheme against Zhu Yanyi, her father would certainly not spare her.
Years ago, when Xie Shengyu married, she needed to buy the "three major items." Xie Jingyu had clamored for them too. Her father did not have the tickets, so Zhu Yanyi had provided them. That was when she realized Zhu Yanyi was extraordinary. Although her family was not close to her, and she had used her tickets to secure her current position, she felt guilty. She had indeed schemed against her, even though she did not mind.
Zhu Yanyi said no more. This was mainly because Xie Xinlian had returned with all the female relatives. Seeing that it was nearly time, everyone began preparing for dinner.
When Taishu Yuanxiang and Zhu Yanli came down, a large group of children followed them. Zhu Yanyi laughed softly. "I originally thought these little ones went with Amah to distribute wedding candies. So you were making trouble for my eldest sister and brother-in-law on the fourth floor."
Tianyun took out a red envelope and waved the money inside it at Zhu Yanyi. "Second Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law gave me a red packet. There is no share for you."
"Really? Then I have no choice but to snatch yours." Zhu Yanyi made a move to grab the envelope. Tianyun immediately hid behind Zhu Shunyuao. "Grandpa, Second Sister is bullying me."
Zhu Shunyuao laughed heartily and lifted Tianyun onto his knees. "It’s fine. Sit here with Grandpa. I guarantee your Second Sister won’t dare come over."
"Mhm." Tianyun nodded, not forgetting to make a funny face at Zhu Yanyi.
"Everyone, please take your seats. Let’s eat early. After dinner, we can still chat and laugh. Who knows who will visit tonight?" It was a joyous occasion. People usually stayed late to show that the newlyweds would have a happy future.
Zhu Yanyi nodded directly beside her. "Mhm, let’s eat early. I still need to tease the bridal chamber tonight."
Zhu Yanli had just sat down. Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s words, she looked at her with a mix of laughter and helplessness. "Ani, you must know I cannot be overworked."
"Don’t worry, Sister." Zhu Yanyi grinned. "Your sister knows your physical condition. And haven’t you forgotten? Your sister is a little divine doctor."
(⊙o⊙)… So the divine doctor’s skills were used for teasing the bridal chamber.
Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Yanli with a grin, clearly determined to tease the bridal chamber today, regardless of what Zhu Yanli said.
Forget it. If they wanted to tease, let them tease.
However, when the teasing actually began, Zhu Yanli regretted it. She wished she had refused Zhu Yanyi, even if it meant acting shamelessly.
Zhu Yanyi happily brought an egg. "Brother-in-law, stand on this stool. Do not move."
Taishu Yuanxiang looked at Zhu Yanyi, unsure of her plan. But seeing her expression, she knew this hurdle would not be easy to pass.
Zhu Yanyi handed the egg to Yan Aohan and whispered a few words in his ear. Yan Aohan nodded, understanding. "Alright, I understand."
Zhu Yanyi grinned at Zhu Yanli. "This first round is not difficult. This egg must go into your brother-in-law’s left trouser leg and come out of the right one. Of course, you are the one performing this operation. I asked Aohan to demonstrate for you."
Yan Aohan smiled, placed the egg into Taishu Yuanxiang’s left trouser leg, and began to move it slowly. Zhu Yanyi commented from the side. "Just like this. Sister, you must use your hands to move the egg slowly. It cannot drop or break. If it drops, you start over. Do not think dropping and breaking the egg will solve it. That is impossible."
Seeing this, Zhu Yanli’s face turned red as if dyed with rouge. "Ani, wait. When you get married, see how I tease you."
"When I marry, as a married woman, you cannot tease my bridal chamber." Zhu Yanyi stated directly. This was why she was so confident.
"If I cannot tease, can I not give ideas?" Zhu Yanli huffed.
"Alright." Zhu Yanyi nodded. "But that is a matter for the future. Today, I am determined to tease your bridal chamber. So, Eldest Sister, good luck."
Zhu Zhibin nearby also laughed. "How about I time you?"
"A bunch of villains." Zhu Yanli glared at them. But teasing the bridal chamber was an ancient custom. Even if Zhu Yanli was unwilling now, she had no choice but to follow their requests.
At first, it was fine. But when the egg reached a certain important position, Zhu Yanli’s face turned so red it seemed to bleed. Ignoring Zhu Yanli’s blush, Taishu Yuanxiang’s face also burned red. Most importantly, he could not move.
Even though the two had already been intimate, and Zhu Yanli carried Taishu Yuanxiang’s child in her womb, the feeling of this bridal chamber teasing was still enough to make them shy.
Finally, after the egg task was done, Zhu Yanyi grinned. "Next is the second round. Bean sprouts."
"Coming, Second Sister." Zhu Zhibin brought a fishing rod. A piece of orange soft candy, about the size of a thumb, was tied to the fishing line.
"Eat this candy. I wish you a sweet marriage and a life as sweet as honey." Zhu Yanyi continued with a smile. "Actually, you know what to do without my explanation. You two hug each other. We place the candy between you. You cannot use your hands. You must eat it with your mouths, each eating half. Once finished, this round is passed."
"I say, sister-in-law, I wonder how many rounds you have prepared?" Taishu Yuanxiang looked helpless. He did not mind showing affection in front of everyone, but his wife was very shy. Especially after what they had just done, he still felt hot all over.
"Three times is the limit. Naturally, there are three rounds." Zhu Yanyi believed she was quite principled and had not set too many hurdles.
Taishu Yuanxiang took a deep breath and hugged Zhu Yanli to the center. "Let’s go."
Zhu Yanyi giggled. "Don’t worry, Brother-in-law. Today is your wedding day. After I finish teasing, you might even thank me."