Chapter 69

There was an auspicious hour for the wedding ceremony, and this mob of beggars blocking the path was clearly an attempt to make them miss it.

“Li Fan, hand out wedding candies and red envelopes to get them to clear the way,” Rong Mo commanded.

He didn’t know the exact motive of the beggars, so he decided to try a diplomatic approach before resorting to force. If they still refused to budge, they couldn’t blame him for what came next.

As the saying went, one shouldn’t shed blood on their wedding day. But to people like Rong Mo and Cheng Ruyi, who never followed conventional rules and acted entirely on a whim, such superstitions meant absolutely nothing.

Li Fan took the order and stepped forward. However, this group of beggars proved to be incredibly thick-skinned. They readily stuffed the wedding candies and red envelopes into their shirts, but absolutely refused to clear the path, remaining sprawled out right in the middle of the street.

Li Fan handed out candies and red envelopes three times in a row, with each batch being larger than the last. Yet, like stubborn deadbeats, the beggars didn’t move an inch.

Losing his patience, Li Fan turned and walked back.

By now, the onlookers understood the situation completely. These beggars weren’t after money; they were deliberately looking for trouble.

“Mo, if they won’t get out of the way, just roll right over them!” A crisp voice rang out from inside the bridal sedan. It wasn’t overly loud, but it carried perfectly into everyone’s ears.

Though the statement was incredibly domineering, it sent a cold shiver down the spines of everyone who heard it.

“Raise the sedan! Move forward, do not stop!” Rong Mo narrowed his eyes. Since his little wife didn’t care, there was no need for him to show any restraint either.

A string of firecrackers was lit, the gongs and drums started up again, and the bridal procession continued its forward march.

The onlookers stared with wide eyes, not daring to breathe a single loud breath.

Hidden among the crowd, Cheng Qingyao’s face twisted at the sight. She shook all over with pure rage. How can this be? How can Cheng Ruyi care so little about the rules?

Inside the bridal sedan, Cheng Ruyi sat perfectly steady, though her little face—as striking and beautiful as a blooming peony—had hardened beneath the veil. She had waited so long for her wedding day, and someone actually dared to ruin it?

They were asking for death!

It took no genius to figure out who had orchestrated this mob of blocking beggars. On such a grand, joyous day, Cheng Qingyao really knew how to ruin the mood.

Unfortunately for her, Cheng Ruyi was no ordinary bride.

No shedding blood on a wedding day? What nonsense! She wanted to see if this mob of beggars valued coin more than their actual lives.

The beggars, who had been lounging lazily in the middle of the road, nearly wet themselves when they saw the grand procession charging forward relentlessly to the roar of firecrackers. These beggars weren’t stupid; everyone in the capital knew the fierce reputation of the eldest young lady of the Cheng family.

She always meant what she said. This Eldest Miss Cheng might genuinely order the carriages to roll straight over them.

Since staying alive was far more important than getting paid, the beggars didn’t dare play dead any longer as the procession drew closer. They scrambled up from the ground in a frantic rush and scattered in every direction.

The crowd: “…”

“Dammit!” Witnessing this, Cheng Qingyao stomped her foot in fury and vanished back into the crowd.

Inside the sedan, when Cheng Ruyi heard Rong Mo mention that the beggars had fled, a triumphant smile spread across her face beneath the veil.

“When dealing with brazen scoundrels like that, you just have to be more brazen than them! If they want money over their lives, you might as well grant their wish!”

“Don’t you think so, Mo?” Her crisp voice carried a distinct note of dominance.

Rong Mo let out a low chuckle, his eyes gleaming with warmth. He had to admit that his little wife’s words made perfect sense.

“Ruyi speaks the truth!”

With Cheng Ruyi’s terrifying reputation serving as a deterrent, the bridal sedan completed the rest of the journey smoothly and arrived at Prince Rong’s estate.

“Lower the sedan!”

Following the loud announcement, Rong Mo ignored the traditional prompts from the master of ceremonies and the wedding matron to shoot arrows at the sedan and kick the door. Instead, he walked straight up to the front, lifted the curtain, and extended his long, elegant hand inside.

The master of ceremonies stood frozen. “…” The Heir Apparent isn’t following protocol, what do we do?

Inside the sedan, Cheng Ruyi showed no sign of bashfulness. She gracefully clasped Rong Mo’s large, warm hand, stepped out of the sedan, and crossed over the brazier. Before the wedding matron and the master of ceremonies could even finish uttering their auspicious blessings, the two had already grabbed the ends of a red silk ribbon and marched straight into the estate.

The master of ceremonies and the matron could only stare blankly at their retreating figures, feeling entirely redundant.

The imperial princes following behind were completely speechless. Was there really a need to be this impatient?

In the end, under the guidance of the master of ceremonies, the couple performed their formal wedding vows and were escorted straight to the bridal chamber.

Watching his son and daughter-in-law walk away, Prince Rong couldn’t help but beam with joy, already imagining holding a grandson in a year’s time. Seeing his delight, the attending guests swarmed forward to offer their congratulations. No one was foolish enough to ruin the mood on such an occasion.

Upon entering the bridal chamber, Cheng Ruyi sat down by the edge of the wedding bed. Mo Xiang, Nanny Yang, and the other close servants filed into the room, where the large red “Double Happiness” candles crackled and burned brightly.

The wedding matron approached with a beaming smile, handing a scale-beam tied with red silk to Rong Mo.

“May the Heir Apparent lift the bridal veil!”

The corners of Rong Mo’s lips curled up slightly. He gently lifted the red veil from Cheng Ruyi’s head, revealing a countenance that looked even more exquisite and striking now that her bridal makeup was complete.

With bright eyes and flawless teeth, she radiated absolute beauty!

For a moment, Rong Mo completely lost his train of thought. Scenes of the intimate, passionate positions from that exquisite picture book flashed unbidden through his mind. His Adam’s apple bobbed as a sudden wave of heat surged through his body, and his deep voice turned slightly raspy.

“Ruyi, you look so beautiful today.”

Cheng Ruyi felt the tips of her ears grow hot. For some reason, she felt a rare wave of shyness, her face flushing slightly. She asked with a joyful grin, “Really? You look very handsome too!”

“Yes… a feast for the eyes.”

Rong Mo stared intensely at his wife’s charming, captivating face, wishing he could devour her right then and there.

Cheng Ruyi felt a little smug. Judging by the burning look in his eyes, she was still highly alluring!

Seeing the newlyweds staring at each other with such undisguised passion, the wedding matron cleared her throat, braving the awkwardness to interrupt them. “…May the Heir Apparent and the Consort drink the nuptial wine!”

With that, she hastily had servants bring over a pair of jade mandarin-duck cups.

Drinking the nuptial wine, envying only the mandarin ducks and not the immortals!

Cheng Ruyi and Rong Mo couldn’t help but shoot a collective glare at the matron. They quickly drained their cups, and Rong Mo immediately dismissed her.

“We won’t be needing you here anymore, please leave.”

“Heir Apparent, you still need to eat the raw dumplings…” the matron protested hastily. The rituals weren’t finished yet!

“We will handle the rest ourselves!” Rong Mo refused, his tone leaving no room for argument.

The wedding matron: “…”

Ultimately, the reluctant matron was politely but firmly escorted out of the room by Mo Xiang and Nanny Yang.

In an instant, all the extra people vanished from the room.

Inside the bridal chamber, the red candles flickered.

Rong Mo, whose mind had long since wandered and whose body was burning with desire, quickly removed the heavy phoenix coronet from his little wife’s head. Without a moment’s delay, he gathered her into his arms and kissed her passionately.

Their lips met, their breaths mingling.

His tongue swept in, conquering territory. Unlike his usual gentle kisses, this one was fierce, intense, and dripping with raw passion, as if he wanted to swallow her whole, declaring his ultimate possession.

Caught off guard, a dazed Cheng Ruyi was pressed down by Rong Mo onto the vibrant red wedding bed…

Suddenly, Cheng Ruyi remembered something, and she instantly snapped back to her senses.

She firmly pushed away the highly aroused Rong Mo, eagerly reaching under the bed to pull out a chest. This was something she had specifically ordered Mo Xiang to deliver straight to the bridal chamber during the move. Inside the chest lay an assortment of adult booklets—including the hidden one her mother had given her, as well as several others she had specifically ordered people to buy.

She waved excitedly at Rong Mo.

“Mo! Look at these booklets I specifically bought. Let’s study them together!”

Rong Mo, whose throat was parched and who had been just about to unravel his wife’s wedding robes, felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped over his head.

Why are we studying books instead of consummating the marriage? He had already studied those positions inside and out; the most urgent matter right now was to enjoy the feast. They couldn’t get their priorities mixed up!

“Ahem… Ruyi, a night of marital bliss is worth a thousand gold pieces!”

Rong Mo climbed off the bed, tossed the booklet out of her hands, and hooked his long arm around her waist. He pulled his little wife into a dominant embrace, and just as they were about to roll back onto the wedding bed, a set of footsteps suddenly echoed from outside.

A familiar voice traveled into the room.

Outside the door, Cheng Yu stared at the tightly shut chamber doors and said excitedly, “Cousin, let’s go crash the bridal chamber!”

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow, agreeing with a smile, “Sure!”

“Wait up, we’re joining too!” Several imperial princes hurried over to join them. Crashing bridal chambers was their absolute favorite activity.

Mo Xiang and Nanny Yang, who were guarding the door, cast a look of deep sympathy and pity toward them.

“Young masters, if you intend to crash our young mistress’s bridal chamber, are you all looking to get beaten up together?”

The group looked at one another. Remembering Cheng Ruyi’s volatile temperament and her terrifying, monstrous strength, they realized she might genuinely beat them black and blue right inside her bridal suite. They all let out a collective, awkward chuckle.

“No… no need. Let’s go drink instead, let’s drink!”

“Right, right, off to drink we go!”

The imperial princes linked arms and beat a hasty retreat. Seeing this, Cheng Yu and Luo Fei muttered a few grumbles before reluctantly leaving as well. It was a bit frustrating, but what choice did they have when their sister (and cousin) had the bigger fists?

Mo Xiang and Nanny Yang let out a quiet laugh.

Inside, Cheng Ruyi’s sharp ears caught the commotion outside. Today was her grand wedding day, and time was incredibly precious; those boys really lacked any awareness. Fortunately, they left out of fear of getting beaten up. Otherwise…

Cheng Ruyi clenched her small fists, her fighting spirit momentarily surging.

The romantic, hazy atmosphere they had just built up vanished entirely.

Rong Mo decided he couldn’t let any more distractions happen. Without another word, he slid the jade hairpin from his wife’s hair, and her silky black locks cascaded down like a waterfall. Beneath the glow of the candlelight, she looked as enchanting as a fresh peach, incredibly alluring.

Rong Mo felt a rush of heat surge straight to his head. Giving his little wife no time to adjust, he quickly pinned her down onto the red wedding bed and tore open her wedding robes. Her lush, perfect body was instantly revealed before his eyes, flawlessly radiant and impossible to look away from.

Cheng Ruyi had been caught completely off guard. By the time she processed what was happening, she found herself completely bare, her little face turning an instant, bright crimson.

“Mo…”

“Ruyi, I’ve waited a very long time for this day!”

Rong Mo’s voice was incredibly husky. As soon as he finished speaking, he ripped off his own wedding robe, the sharp sound of tearing fabric echoing through the room.

The layers of red bed curtains cascaded down.

The red candles crackled and burned, and within the shifting shadows behind the curtains, their figures intertwined. The bridal night of these two beginners began to play out in earnest.

“Mo, do you actually know what you’re doing… or should I take the lead?” Cheng Ruyi’s voice carried a mix of eager curiosity and slight hesitation.

“No need, I know how!”

Rong Mo’s eyes were completely clouded with passion, and heavy beads of sweat dripped from his forehead, clearly pushing his restraint to its absolute limit. This was a matter of his masculine dignity.

Even though he had already thoroughly savored his wife in his dreams countless times, when it came to the actual execution, his first few attempts ended in failure. Rong Mo couldn’t help but grow anxious.

“Could it be that you’re too small?”

Cheng Ruyi mumbled with a trace of bashfulness, “I’m not small! You just lack experience, you can’t find the way in!”

“I’ve read the illustrated manuals!” Rong Mo countered between heavy breaths, burying his head to continue his frantic efforts.

“Is it because you’re not using enough force? Nanny Yang mentioned that the first time hurts a bit, but I don’t feel anything at all!” Cheng Ruyi continued to guess with a flushed face; truth be told, she had also been teased to the point of restlessness.

“That must be it, let me try!”

Rong Mo had been gritting his teeth and holding back, terrified of hurting his little wife. But at this point, he couldn’t hold back anymore. He held her tight and gave a firm, downward thrust.

A sharp, tearing sensation shot through her. Even Cheng Ruyi, who usually never feared physical pain, cried out.

“Ah! It hurts!”

“I’m sorry, Ruyi, I used too much force…” Rong Mo was both panicked and overjoyed. He was panicked because he had hurt his wife, but overjoyed because he had finally succeeded. That tight, warm sensation was simply incredible. He wanted nothing more than to dive into a passionate, unrestrained rhythm immediately.

“It doesn’t hurt anymore, Mo, hurry up and move!”

The pain lasted for only a fleeting moment. Cheng Ruyi secretly channeled a bit of her wood-element ability, and the discomfort vanished, replaced by a wave of pleasant numbness. It was exactly like the descriptions in those adult novels. It felt incredibly good!

With a bright red face, Cheng Ruyi reached out, wrapping her arms tightly around Rong Mo’s neck to surrender herself completely to him.

“Then I’m moving…”

The sweat on Rong Mo’s forehead multiplied. He had clearly been holding back just now, but hearing his wife’s encouragement, he immediately threw himself into the task with powerful, sweeping movements.

The red candles flickered, and the exquisite censer quietly burned, releasing a delicate fragrance. Behind the swaying curtains, the sound of passionate, breathless sighs echoed softly through the bridal chamber.

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