Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 528: Pranks in the Bridal Chamber

Luo Song, with a red flower pinned to his chest, sat proudly on a tall horse, followed by an eight-person sedan chair, accompanied by dozens of chests filled with bridal gifts. Even in Shanggu Town, such an extravagant display of gifts was a rare sight.

The bridal procession made three rounds around Hua Village, and everyone joined in the procession for three full rounds as well, creating an atmosphere of joy that Hua Village had not experienced for years.

Then, led by the wedding matron, Hua Jin entered her husband's home, stepping over a fire basin symbolizing vibrant flames and prosperity. With the matron's loud singing, the ceremony reached its joyous completion, and Hua Jin was led to the bridal chamber.

Hua Jin stepped over a saddle that symbolized peace and blessings, dispelling bad luck and bringing good fortune until she sat on the bridal bed, finally exhaling a sigh of relief.

After this onerous series of wedding steps, Hua Jin was quite exhausted, having only had a few sweetened eggs in the morning, her stomach began to growl.

The bridal chamber antics were what everyone anticipated the most. A group of young men had long been waiting to see the bride, rushing into the room to urge the groom to lift the bridal veil.

"Lift the veil, lift the veil," the young men shouted energetically, with some mischievously trying to rush towards the bride, only to be quickly stopped by Luo Song and a vigilant matron beside him.

"Zhao Lizi, you're quite bold, trying to compete with our groom..." Everyone teased with raised eyebrows and playfully egged on.

"I wouldn't dare, Luo brother, please, please..."

Seeing Luo Song's feigned punch, Zhao Lizi quickly surrendered, looking sheepish, which heightened the festive atmosphere in the bridal chamber as everyone clamored and encouraged.

The wedding matron cooperatively produced the gold scale wrapped in red silk that had been prepared in advance and began to sing loudly.

"The Southern Dipper's six stars are on the scale, blessings, longevity, happiness, and fortune gather auspiciously. Heavenly good fortune descends this night, lift the red silk to reveal the maiden."

Luo Song nervously gripped the wedding scale tightly. Though he faced thousands in business without a blink, his palms were now sweaty, eagerly looking at Hua Jin seated on the bed. Amidst the cheers, he raised the scale, gently trembling, as he lifted the bride's red veil, which fell alongside the matron's singing that continued unabated.

"The little scale is slick black, unveiling the bride. First, be a wife, then the head of the house. A wise wife first, then a prolific mother. Drop the scale and buy land aplenty, lean it against the wall and your heirs are strong. As the veil falls, loving couples grow old together, lift the veil and the couple will be wealthy and blessed. The veil falls to lavish riches, pairs will form, and sons will be born soon."

The mention of sons brought forth cheers and shouts, as everyone looked at this handsome couple with admiration. The groom was handsome, the bride beautiful—so beautiful she seemed like a celestial being. The children clapped and laughed, making the room ring with joyful sounds that made those outside unable to enter tiptoe anxiously.

At this moment, Luo Song could see nothing but the bride ahead, his eyes fixed solely on her.

His heart pounded rapidly, as the girl he had longed for finally belonged to him.

"Look, our groom is starstruck..." Someone shouted, causing everyone to laugh kindly and shift their gaze from the stunning bride to the groom.

Anyone would be awestruck by such a stunning bride.

Whether old or young, everyone marveled at the beauty of this bride, the most beautiful they had ever seen in bridal makeup, almost forgetting they were in the bridal chamber, each person stunned for a moment.

No wonder she is the village chief's granddaughter, her beauty incomparable!

The wedding matron was among those spellbound, until the laughter broke her trance, and she proceeded with the next steps, signaling the already prepared maids to bring the dumplings over.

"The bride is too beautiful; even the groom is stunned, but let's eat something first..."

The matron's words caused another round of laughter, with everyone urging her with their eyes to hurry.

Hearing there was food, Hua Jin instantly perked up; her stomach had long been hungry, her eyes gleaming as she looked eagerly at the matron, thinking how considerate she was.

The matron picked up a dumpling with red chopsticks, and Hua Jin instinctively opened her mouth to take a bite, impatiently chewing, then...she felt unwell, instinctively wanting to spit it out, but before she could act, she heard the matron ask loudly, "Is it raw or cooked?"

Almost on instinct, Hua Jin replied, "Raw."

"Oh...it's raw." The teasing voices rose, as almost everyone looked playfully at the couple, leading to a burst of laughter within the room.

Late to realize, Hua Jin then reacted, feeling her face turn hot, relieved that her rouge was thick enough—it was...embarrassing!

Beside her, Luo Song was laughing foolishly, biting into the dumpling handed by the matron, quickly responding "raw" even before she could speak, prompting yet another wave of laughter.

Hearing this outside, Old Master Luo stroked his beard with delight.

"Raw is good, wishing you'll have a healthy big boy next year. I wish the newlyweds abundance and auspiciousness!" The matron gleefully said.

"Alright then," everyone echoed, grinning from ear to ear.

"Wedding wine, wedding wine..." A lively youth yelled enthusiastically, saving the matron from having to speak.

Despite not wanting everyone to watch, facing their enthusiastic eyes, Hua Jin cast a glare at the teasing youth, thinking, 'It's just wedding wine, nothing difficult about it.' Hua Jin gracefully rose, took the prepared cups of wine, and handed one to that person whose eyes were fiery and whose gaze burned with intensity.

Seemingly wanting to encompass the person in front of him, Hua Jin's face felt hotter under such a naked gaze, yet she maintained eye contact with Luo Song, flashing a beautiful smile that could overthrow a city.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, she and Luo Song drank the wedding wine, or wedding goblets.

"Good, good, good, may their matrimonial joy bring harmony and beauty, happiness and health, and in three years maybe twins."

"Alright, alright, the bridal chamber has been lively enough, let's let the bride rest," said an elder aunt cheerfully, stepping forward to start ushering people out.

However, rare as it was to have a bridal chamber to entertain, no one wanted to leave. It took a good while, and the meal was nearly ready before everyone was finally ushered out, the young men mischievously dragging the groom out as well, leaving Luo Song no time for a lingering look.

In a moment, the bridal chamber was left with only Hua Jin and a matron with two maids. They were household members of the Luo family, staying behind to attend to Hua Jin.

The room became quiet at last; Hua Jin's head, buzzing incessantly, finally calmed down, and she let out a breath of relief.

She could endure an hour of continuous practice, but didn't expect the wedding would be so exhausting, especially with a head full of ornaments.

Never had she thought her head would be so heavy as today, and having to sit demurely and quietly on the bed was truly trying.

Finally, peace and quiet prevailed, and Hua Jin couldn't help but stand up to move slightly, prompting the matron and maids to quickly approach.