Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties -
Chapter 812 - 810: Utterly Fascinating
Chapter 812: Chapter 810: Utterly Fascinating
Mr. Xia’s old face turned from black to red, then from red to white, a truly remarkable display of colors.
With the reputation of the matriarch of the family head tarnished to such an extent, Mr. Xia, whether to silence the wagging tongues or for his own reputation,
had no choice but to repudiate Madam Xia Song.
Yet deep down, he still held onto that last bit of tenderness.
So in reality, Mr. Xia did not truly repudiate her; instead, he demoted her to a serving concubine and stripped her of all managerial authority. Naturally, she could no longer manage household affairs.
After returning from court, Mr. Xia directed all his rage toward Madam Xia Song: "It’s all because of your rotten ideas, not only did they not ruin that vile wench, but they ruined yourself and our beloved child!"
"You’d better reflect on yourself in your courtyard and stop meddling in household affairs!" Mr. Xia came in fury and left in rage.
Madam Xia Song cried her heart out, her hatred so intense that she clenched her teeth and smashed everything in the room to pieces.
She hated!
Truly hated!
Never before had a matriarch of a family fallen from her position to that of a serving concubine!
Xia Ningxing was practicing her calligraphy in the boudoir when she heard the news, her gaze became slightly more profound.
Without the matriarch, it was a favorable turn for her and Prince Tingli.
If they could get their own people into the Minister Mansion to serve Mr. Xia, constantly monitoring him... that would indeed be a good thing!
The more Xia Ningxing thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
"Serves her right! That’s for harming my sister!" Xia Tuandzi didn’t think as much and burst into schadenfreude laughter, feeling utterly liberated in body and mind.
No matter what turmoil the Minister Mansion was in, the wedding date for Xia Ningxing and Prince Tingli arrived as scheduled.
On that day, the drums and gongs resounded loudly, while the street was adorned with festive red decorations for miles.
Xia Ningxing, dressed in a phoenix crown and a bridal cape, had a delicate beauty, as if possessing a magical charm that could captivate hearts and souls.
The matchmaker couldn’t help but silently exclaim that for a lady of such beauty, it’s no wonder Prince Tingli insisted on marrying her despite her rustic upbringing!
Once the red bridal veil was placed over her head, Xia Ningxing could no longer see anything. She was eventually carried out on the back of Xia Tuanzi.
The young boy’s back was very steady, giving her a full sense of security.
The sounds of firecrackers and drums grew louder around her as Xia Ningxing was placed into the sedan chair.
Lu Tingli, who was on horseback today, wore a dark red wedding robe that made his normally aloof and transcendent aura appear warmer and more human.
His distinct and handsome features exuded an overwhelming charm, his hair tied high, with a faint smile gracing his thin lips.
"Lift the sedan!"
Following that command, the sound of music and gongs erupted once more.
Xia Ningxing, sitting in the sedan, swayed slightly as it was hoisted up.
She quickly steadied herself, gripping the apple in her hand.
Even though it was but a sham wedding, her heart was inexplicably racing.
To calm herself down, Xia Ningxing looked down at the apple in her hand and then...
She took a bite and ate it.
Ancient wedding ceremonies were really too cumbersome; by the end of it, Xia Ningxing was so hungry she could feel her stomach stuck to her back.
Upon entering the bridal chamber, with no regard for formalities, she took off her bridal veil herself and started devouring the fruit platter to sate her hunger.
There was no helping it, she was really too famished!
When Lu Tingli returned, he saw Xia Ningxing sitting on the edge of the bed, cheeks puffed out like a little squirrel, munching away contentedly.
Her legs casually swung back and forth, the picture of ease.
His gaze fell on the tossed aside bridal veil, then to the phoenix crown thrown casually aside, and he couldn’t help but twitch his lips: "Today is after all your joyful day, and you’re behaving quite out of decorum!"
Xia Ningxing glanced at him, tossed another peanut into her mouth, and then said, "Prince, we both know very well that this wedding is nothing but a farce."
"If you really can’t stand me, just give me a divorce letter, and I’ll get lost immediately. I won’t bother you one bit, okay?"
Xia Ningxing’s eyes shone brightly as she stared at him, as if she was eager to become a discarded wife.
Lu Tingli stepped forward, slightly bent down, and looked down at her, enunciating each word as he told her, "You, dream on!"
Xia Ningxing already knew this man would not let her go easily, so she wasn’t disappointed; she just curled her lips and, as if to provoke him, rudely kicked off her shoes, crossed her legs, and continued to eat.
She even deliberately scattered food all over the wedding bed.
This made Lu Tingli, who was a clean freak, almost furrow his brows into a "chuan" character.
This woman, she really needs a lesson!
But why should a majestic prince like him stoop to argue with a country girl?
Lu Tingli stretched his hand out to her directly: "Give me your white handkerchief."
"What white handkerchief?" Xia Ningxing paused in her seed-cracking and looked at him with suspicion.
What does he want a white handkerchief for?
Lu Tingli’s temple darkened slightly as he added a reminder: "You know, that kind of... handkerchief!"
The white handkerchief is an essential part of the dowry for every ancient woman when she gets married.
After the wedding night, a servant will specifically take the handkerchief to the bride’s mother-in-law’s house.
If it’s an ordinary family, the daughter-in-law will take it to her mother-in-law for inspection.
For women married into the royal family, the white handkerchief will also be sent to the empress for a look later on.
Just thinking about it feels extremely perverse!
Xia Ningxing’s cheeks suddenly grew hot.
She hastily threw down the seeds, got out of bed, and from the dowry box, she found that white handkerchief.
When handing it to him, Xia Ningxing’s expression suddenly became somewhat indescribable: "What are you going to do with it?"
Should she find some chicken blood to fake it?
Just as Xia Ningxing was about to suggest this, unexpectedly!
Her finger was grabbed by him, and the next second, she saw him emotionlessly prick her fingertip with the needle.
"Hiss!" Xia Ningxing screamed in pain, and immediately started fighting back against him.
"You actually dare to take my blood?"
Lu Tingli nonchalantly replied, "What else, could it be that you want to take this prince’s blood instead?"
While speaking, he exchanged blows with her.
The man’s inner strength was exceptionally strong, and after a few rounds, Xia Ningxing was already at a disadvantage. Two more rounds later, she was pressed down on the bed in an embarrassing position.
"Let go of me!" Xia Ningxing struggled in humiliation, having never suffered such a great indignity.
Lu Tingli narrowed his eyes and stared at her: "It was just a matter of taking some of your blood, and you have to try to kill your own husband over it?"
The last few words, he deliberately whispered in her ear, teasing her with an ambiguous tone.
Xia Ningxing’s cheeks burned hotly, as if they had been splashed with chili water.
"My own husband, my foot! You have hands yourself, why do you prick mine to take blood?"
She was already extremely upset about being forced to marry him, but this damn man would not even let go of a drop of blood!
Lu Tingli countered with a retort: "The blood ought to come from your body in the first place!"
"You... you..." Xia Ningxing, despite being skilled in argument, was at a loss for words when she heard such shameless remarks, and could only glower at him with her eyes: "You have no shame!"
"I’m merely stating a fact," Lu Tingli replied casually, then set the white handkerchief aside, waiting for the servants to collect it tomorrow.
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