Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 275 - 179: Touched_2

Chapter 275: Chapter 179: Touched_2

Shopkeeper Cui’s wife, Lady Hong, and daughter-in-law, Lady Hua, were also seated.

The siblings paid their respects in a round and then were beckoned by the two old ladies. Both were fond of the beautiful children, each holding one’s hand and not letting go for some time.

The siblings sat with Lan Jiejie and Qing Jiejie on a few small brocade stools near the edge of the hall, whispering to one another.

Lan Jiejie said, "Brother Jin, Sister Xiu, I want to see your Monkey Brother and the Wolf Dog."

On hearing this, Qing Jiejie quickly added, "Qing Jiejie wants to see them too, Qing Jiejie wants to see them too."

"Alright, come home with us today and stay for a couple of days. The golden lotuses in our lake have bloomed, they are incredibly beautiful," Qian Yeejin invited enthusiastically, and began to describe the unique charm of their lotus flowers.

Hearing this, the little sisters were even more eager to visit.

While Yixiu chatted with the little sisters, she also listened intently to the adults’ conversation, which centered around Liang Jinzhao.

It seemed that Uncle Liang’s grandfather was not only Master Duke, but also held a high position, being a First Rank Commander-in-Chief. However, he had resigned from this actual post two months prior, and the Emperor had conferred upon him the honorary title of Taifu. Liang’s father had not only inherited the rank of Duke of Weiguo but also been promoted three ranks, being appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Army of the second grade—a testament to the profound grace of the Emperor.

Although Yixiu was quite familiar with Uncle Liang and knew he came from the Duke Mansion with extreme wealth, she had no idea of the overwhelming power they wielded. No wonder even servants like Shopkeeper Cui treated the Master County Magistrate with extra respect—their family possessed enormous influence.

Old Lady Song chuckled, "My son-in-law has been busy with imperial court affairs for decades and has finally gotten some rest. He plans to bring my daughter to Xizhou Mansion next year to visit the old man and the old lady."

Upon hearing this, a round of enthusiastic praise followed, making Old Lady Song’s eyes crinkle into joyful slits. The two proudest achievements for the old lady were that her eldest daughter had married into the prestigious Weiguo Duke Mansion, once most reliant upon by the Emperor, and her eldest son had become Minister of Revenue.

Sometime later, someone reported that the bridal procession had set out from the Huang family, and Lady Song was promptly urged to go to the main hall in the front courtyard to receive the newlyweds’ kowtows. The children assigned to "rolling on the bed" also needed to prepare in the bridal chamber, where, following the completion of the ceremony, the bed-rolling would begin.

Qian Yeejin and Qian Yixiu were led to the bridal chamber. Lan Jiejie and Qing Jiejie made a fuss to follow, along with a few young brides and girls.

The bridal chamber was festooned with bright lights and many strips of red silk. The furniture, part of the bride’s dowry, consisted of all the necessary carved red sandalwood pieces. Especially astonishing to Yixiu was the Fortune, Wealth, Longevity, and Happiness red sandalwood elevated bed—it left her stunned.

Her experiences were limited, and this was the first time she had ever seen a bed that was three compartments deep. My heavens, what exquisite craftsmanship it was—the bed’s four sides were carved with an array of patterns symbolizing fortune, wealth, longevity, and happiness, with many places even inlaid with gold. Adjacent was a red canopy embroidered with paired lotuses, and even the hooks for hanging the canopy were made of pure gold.

Such extravagance.

Inside the bed lay several layers of red Gold Brocade Satin quilts, with a pair of Jacquard pillows embroidered with dragons and phoenixes at the head, and a red satin bedsheets scattered with dates and peanuts.

The siblings sat down on the auspicious bed, and Yixiu momentarily slipped into a daze—it all seemed as if they were a living miniature bride and groom.

The charming younger siblings absolutely captivated a group of ladies who swarmed over for both praise and touch. Touching would have been fine, but they even squeezed. While Yixiu knew they were expressing affection, she couldn’t help rolling her eyes internally. People were not dolls; such lack of respect was intolerable.

In particular, an older woman coaxed a younger one to touch them more. The younger woman came over hesitantly for a feel, which did not satisfy the older woman, who then took the younger woman’s hand and made her touch Yeejin from head to toe, as if he were a money-spitter at the entrance of a temple.

The little boy kept his legs tightly closed, his face flushed red, but with great self-restraint, he allowed them to continue touching, as it was not the time to lose temper.

It left everyone else speechless and unsure of what to say.

After finishing with Yeejin, they started touching Yixiu, but they were more perfunctory with her. Otherwise, Yixiu would certainly have cried—it felt like outright lewd behavior.

Soon, sounds of firecrackers and gongs could be heard from the front courtyard.

Not long after, a portly lady began to coordinate, "Quick, quick, the newlyweds have finished the ceremony and are heading this way. It’s time to roll the bed."

She then started to chant loudly, "Make the bed, make the bed, with dragons and phoenixes hoisting auspiciousness, may the couple be loving, and their days reddened with joy. Make the bed, make the bed, with children filling the hall, may the gentleman have a precious son, followed by the birth of a girl. Make the bed, make the bed, with dignity and wealth, may riches fill the floor, and granaries brim with grain. Make the bed, make the bed, with happiness abounding, may all be joyous, and luck auspiciously profound."