Chapter 40: How to consummate the marriage? +
Not long after the Gu family discussed Yang Jiaojiao’s marriage, Yang family’s eldest son, Yang Zhiwen, came to inform them that they would be going to the Yang family tomorrow to give Yang Jiaojiao wedding gifts.
He came at dinnertime, likely assuming he would find everyone at home.
However, Yang Zhiwen, unlike his second brother Yang Zhiwu, was not as overbearing or crude. He simply conveyed the message and left quietly.
He did not show off in front of the Gu family trio. Instead, he appeared exhausted, which left them quite puzzled.
Gu Yu was not familiar with the people from the old Yang family, except for their shamelessness. He barely knew Yang Zhiwen and Yang Zhiquan.
Yang Zhiwen was a relatively obscure figure in the Yang family. Yang Zhiquan, on the other hand, had been living in town for a long time and had never returned. Therefore, Gu Yu naturally had no impression of him.
“What’s wrong with Yang Zhiwen? He looks so listless. Shouldn’t he be happy that his sister is getting married?”
“Brother-in-law, you don’t know. I heard from the village… Yang Zhiwen wanted to break away from the family, but Old Man Yang adamantly refused. Although the family separation didn’t happen, Yang Zhiwen’s family has given up. They don’t do any work and are not diligent in the fields. His wife, Juan Wang, is now fighting with Madam Li every day. Chen Gouzi, who lives next door, has to go to the village chief to complain repeatedly, but it’s no use.”
“Hearing you say that, it’s indeed quite troublesome.”
“I think, since it’s like this, they should just separate the family. I don’t know why Old Man Yang is holding on so tightly. It’s clearly so easy for you, Brother-in-law, to separate, but it’s impossible for Yang Zhiwen.”
“Can it be the same? After all, I’m not biologically related to the Yang family. Moreover, I was a sickly child back then, gasping for breath after just a few steps. They probably thought I wouldn’t live for many more years! So, it was naturally easier to separate, and it also meant one less burden for them to feed.”
“That’s true. However, the old Yang family misjudged. Brother-in-law, you are incredibly amazing!”
“You’re just saying that because you have a sweet tongue.”
At the dinner table, when Gu Yu mentioned that Yang Zhiwen seemed a bit off, Gu Qingheng became energized. He opened his mouth and revealed the information he had gathered.
It turned out that Yang Zhiwen’s attempt to separate the family had failed. Afterwards, the door of the old Yang family’s house was closed, and a commotion ensued inside.
In such an awkward environment, even with Yang Jiaojiao’s wedding approaching, Yang Zhiwen probably wouldn’t have much energy to deal with it.
Gu Yu didn’t know what to say about this. He was just glad that when he transmigrated, this body had already been living in the Gu family. Otherwise, if he were still in the Yang family, he would have been stifled to death.
“Tomorrow, when we go to give wedding gifts, Yu, will you go with me?”
“I’ll go, I’ll go! Sister! I’ll go!!!”
“What are you going for? You should diligently go to the academy to study tomorrow.”
“……”
Afterward, when Gu Mengyao asked Gu Yu if he would accompany her to give wedding gifts tomorrow, Gu Qingheng, who was nearby, immediately spoke up, saying he would go.
However, Gu Mengyao shook her head at Gu Qingheng and then told him to go to school honestly and not to think about such trivial matters.
This made Gu Qingheng almost want to cry. He wondered why he had to go to the academy every day! He couldn’t even join in the excitement tomorrow and would only be able to listen to his brother-in-law’s account when he returned in the afternoon.
However, Gu Qingheng also knew that academics were the priority. Even if he argued to the heavens, his sister wouldn’t agree. So, at this moment, he could only honestly eat his meal, feeling incredibly wronged.
Gu Qingheng’s pitiful appearance made Gu Yu unable to help but laugh. He thought of his younger brother-in-law as a true comedian.
Gu Qingheng was very enthusiastic about listening to gossip and joining in the fun!
“Yeah, I’ll go with you tomorrow. I’ve never seen this ‘adding a chest’ ceremony before.”
“Okay, after you bring Qingheng back, it should be almost time. I’ll take you to see it then.”
Gu Yu naturally didn’t refuse when it came to something he had never experienced before, like the ‘adding a chest’ ceremony.
Besides, Gu Yu was a bit worried about letting Gu Mengyao go alone… Although there would be many people from the village, based on his past dealings with the old Yang family, Gu Yu still felt uneasy.
That family was truly bizarre!
The matter of giving wedding gifts was thus settled. After dinner, Gu Mengyao sent her younger brother off to study and then took Gu Yu out for a stroll.
Since he had just returned and had experienced too much on the battlefield, Gu Mengyao didn’t rush Gu Yu to study with Gu Qingheng, planning to do so in a few days.
Even if Yu had transmigrated, he couldn’t bear too much pressure. It was better to balance work and rest to avoid any health issues.
“Mengyao, did we have a wedding banquet when we got married?”
“No, we were so poor back then that we could barely afford to eat. How could we think about having a banquet! Moreover, we were too young. Having a banquet would have been like playing house.”
After dinner, the sky outside began to darken.
The setting sun had disappeared, and the light was gradually fading. In a little while, the sky would turn completely dark.
While strolling, as they were going to give wedding gifts to Yang Jiaojiao tomorrow, Gu Yu suddenly thought about what his wedding with Gu Mengyao was like.
At that time, Gu Yu had not yet transmigrated, so he was naturally unclear about the situation. Moreover, the villagers had never mentioned it, making it impossible for Gu Yu to know.
Hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Mengyao chuckled lightly and said that there was no wedding ceremony at that time.
After Yang Zhishuang helped Gu Yu separate the family, he sent Gu Yu to the Gu family that very day… Thinking about it now, it felt like a long time ago!
Since Gu Yu transmigrated, the Gu family’s life had gradually improved, and the Gu Mengyao siblings had also become happier.
They no longer felt that the days were too difficult to endure, but rather that time passed too quickly.
In the blink of an eye, Gu Mengyao was already fourteen years old.
Her coming-of-age ceremony would also arrive soon.
“After Mengyao’s coming-of-age ceremony, I will marry you formally, following the traditional steps of a matchmaking process.”
“Yu! There’s no need to go through all that trouble. We are already husband and wife now. Don’t worry about those formalities. As long as Yu can be by my side for a lifetime, I will be content.”
“I will naturally be by your side for a lifetime, but marriage only happens once. I don’t want you to have any regrets.”
Upon hearing that Gu Mengyao did not want a banquet, Gu Yu did not agree.
Since he had decided to spend his life with Gu Mengyao, Gu Yu wished he could give her everything he had. Moreover, a wedding only happens once, and Gu Yu wanted neither himself nor his little wife to have any regrets.
Moreover, now that they had everything they needed, they didn’t have to worry so much!
It’s just that his wife was still too young to consummate their marriage and engaging in intimate activities… For Gu Mengyao’s health, Gu Yu felt he had to wait until she was an adult.
Although this was ancient times, even at Gu Mengyao’s age of fourteen, it was perfectly fine to consummate their marriage, and many people had
