freenovelworld Chapter 10 Poor Tom
Chapter 10 Poor Tom
Before he came to fetch the bride, he specifically instructed that a hand warmer be placed in the bridal sedan chair.
He also checked the temperature of the hand warmer.
Could it be that it's too cold and the hand warmer has gone cold?
"No, the temperature is just right. I just caught a breeze."
Wei Dongning squeezed his hand back, letting him feel the warmth of her palm: "Your palm is warm."
"That's good."
Relieved, Gu Peiyan took Wei Dongning's hand and stepped into the Gu family's gate.
Wei Xiuming, who was following behind, gestured towards Su Yizhuo with his lip: "He does have some redeeming qualities, though."
"Humph."
"Alright, stop with that old face." Wei Xiuming flicked Su Yizhuo on the forehead. "Second Prince, you don't even know how to keep your emotions in check?"
"You know I'm the second prince, right? Can't you give me some face?" Su Yizhuo rubbed his forehead, which was sore from being flicked, and complained.
Wei Xiuming truly lives up to his reputation as a general; his strength is truly remarkable.
He even wondered if he was about to have a concussion.
"Hurry inside, they need to go in for their wedding ceremony."
Wei Xiuming grabbed Su Yizhuo's arm and dragged him into the wedding hall.
They used overwhelming force to suppress him, forcing him to stay quiet and watch the wedding ceremony.
"Worship heaven and earth."
"Two thanks to the high hall."
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
Wei Dongning was pulled around by Gu Peiyan, and she almost couldn't hold back when the couple bowed to each other.
Fortunately, the red veil covered her face, otherwise she would definitely have burst out laughing.
In my mind, I complained to Xiao Wu: "Xiao Wu, do you think I look like a little camouflage soldier from military training? Moving at the slightest command?"
"Where do you come up with all these lame jokes? It's already a cold day." Xiao Wu was holding a steaming bowl of soup noodles.
Wei Dongning was incredibly hungry for it.
Since she woke up, the only food she has eaten is the few small snacks that Gu Peiyan prepared for her in the bridal sedan chair.
The sound of her swallowing was quite noticeable, and Gu Peiyan paused in her movements.
After the matchmaker announced that the ceremony was "complete," she whispered in her ear, "Are you hungry? I'll have someone bring you some food when we get back to your room."
"Okay, send more."
Wei Dongning's reply was blunt.
People are made of iron, and food is essential; you'll get hungry if you skip a meal.
Besides, she's still growing.
Gu Peiyan beckoned to her servant Qianrong: "Go and bring a table of food prepared at the banquet into the room."
Wei Dongning nodded vigorously under her red veil, echoing, "Hurry up, thank you."
Hehe, she finally got to attend her own wedding banquet.
The matchmaker had never seen a bride so impatient.
From the moment they entered the new house, they began urging them to quickly complete the remaining procedures.
The matchmaker looked helplessly at Gu Peiyan: "Young Master, isn't this against the rules?"
“What the young mistress said is the rule.”
Gu Peiyan did offer Wei Dongning her support.
Considering that the other party was the one who paid for it, the matchmaker didn't dare to say anything more.
She quickly recited her own lines, directing Gu Peiyan to lift Wei Dongning's red veil.
The moment their eyes met, Wei Dongning blushed.
I didn't expect Gu Peiyan to look so good in red.
With her rosy lips and white teeth, she's just as handsome as any of today's young heartthrobs.
The matchmaker cut a small lock of hair from each of their hair, tied them together with a rope, and put them into a love sachet: "Wishing the young master and young mistress a long and happy life together, and a lasting and loving relationship."
Xiao Fu, being quite perceptive, gave the matchmaker a reward and then led a large group of onlookers out.
Only the newlywed couple remained, sitting on the wedding bed.
Wei Dongning was unusually nervous.
Two index fingers kept twisting the hem of his clothes.
In broad daylight, he wouldn't be such a beast, would he?
"I'll help you remove these hairpins from your hair. I still need to go over there and deal with things. You can eat slowly in the room."
Gu Peiyan reached out and helped Wei Dongning remove the heavy hairpins and ornaments one by one.
With her long, dark hair cascading down, Wei Dongning shook her head.
Ah, that's so easy.
If you have to carry something this heavy every day, forget about growing taller; it would be good news if you didn't get shrunk.
"You should drink less too." Wei Dongning casually picked up a hairpin and tied her hair into a simple bun.
Otherwise, if you bend your head down, your hair might easily fall into your rice bowl.
It affects her cooking efficiency.
Gu Peiyan's dark eyes flickered slightly when he heard her words of concern.
He hadn't felt this sense of being cared for in a long time.
His relationship with his father is the most typical father-son relationship.
Aside from academic guidance, he rarely expressed this concern in words.
Gu Peiyan's Adam's apple bobbed: "Okay, I won't drink too much."
"Go on, go ahead." Wei Dongning sat down at the dining table and waved to him.
Once his figure disappeared through the doorway, Wei Dongning immediately picked up her chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
"I was starving. But I must say, this stuffed meat dish is quite delicious." Wei Dongning's cheeks were bulging from eating.
Like a little hamster preparing to stock up for winter.
"Ningbao, you seem to care quite a bit about your cheap husband, huh?" Xiao Wu was so tempted by her that he produced another skewer of lamb and ate it heartily.
Wei Dongning used the tea to clean her mouth before asking, "Me? Concerned about him? Do I?"
Why doesn't she remember caring about him?
"Yes, didn't you just tell him to 'drink less'? The way he looked at you, tsk tsk tsk, he was so touched."
"Oh, it's just a matter of saying it. If he likes to hear it, I wouldn't mind saying it to him every day."
Anyway, you don't have to pay anything.
Just touch your upper and lower lips together.
It's very simple.
I'll also take this opportunity to repay his kindness in remembering to prepare a hand warmer for me and all the delicious food he prepared.
"Alright, I knew it. You are the ultimate PUA master - Gu Peiyan Limited Edition." Xiao Wu shook his head: "Poor Tom Cat, she played him like a puppet."
"You're overthinking it. He's ranked ninth on the top list this year. With my brain, how could I possibly manipulate him?"
Wei Dongning didn't believe it.
How prestigious were the imperial examinations in ancient times?
They're practically experts in everything from astronomy to geography.
She's just a piece of trash who dropped out right after graduating high school; she's not even on the same level as other people.
"A high IQ doesn't necessarily mean a high EQ. Anyway, I think you have the ability."
"I think you're overthinking it."
Wei Dongning tried to reach for the dish furthest from her, but failed. She then got up and sat down near that dish, happily picking up a piece and putting it in her mouth.
"By the way, Xiao Wu, can you possess physical objects? Like small animals or something."
Xiao Wu shook his head: "No."
Wei Dongning clicked her tongue regretfully: "Oh, that's a pity."
What are you planning?
"I was thinking, if you could possess a small animal, I could take you out to eat and drink the best food in the world."
"Ningbao, have you considered a very serious question?"
"Ok?"
"There are many things that cats and dogs can't eat! Tell me the truth, are you just jealous that I get to eat so many delicious things that you can't?"
Wei Dongning coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment: "How could that be? I was thinking that if I had a bowl of porridge, you would have a bowl of soup too."
"I really am grateful to you. You should eat less."
Even with her large appetite, Wei Dongning couldn't finish all the food on the table.
He told Xiao Fu to find someone to clear the large table.
"I'm sleepy." Wei Dongning rubbed her full stomach. "I hope no one will say anything if I take a nap now, right?"