My Husband Is Not Easy To Mess With. - Chapter 40: The New Palace, Ready in Advance
Chapter 40: The New Palace, Ready in Advance
Nie Yao still didn’t know how his subordinates were slandering him behind his back.
Right now, his entire focus was on the red silk ribbon in his hand.
During the wedding ceremony, the father-in-law sat in the main seat, and on the other side was a memorial tablet for Du Suilan’s deceased father.
Kneeling to the ge’er’s father and father figure—logically, this was something only a man marrying into the wife’s family should do. Nie Yao had only agreed to marry, not to become a son-in-law living with the wife’s family.
But he was completely unaware of this.
To him, it probably all seemed much the same.
“First, to Heaven and Earth!”
“Second, to the Honored Parents!”
“Husbands, bow to each other!!”
With the rites complete, the couple was escorted to the bridal chamber. Nie Yao concentrated even harder, determined to avoid any mistakes.
A few block-headed subordinates actually wanted to play pranks in the bridal chamber. Nie Yao didn’t say a word, simply kicked one of them flying. Anyone who dared to approach would be immediately apprehended.
“Still want to mess around?”
After taking down seven or eight of them, Nie Yao looked at the group of fools, his voice colder than the weather.
How could the subordinates dare to continue?
They couldn’t win, for one! And their boss was quite terrifying when angry. The crowd dared not cause trouble anymore.
“Wish, wish the Boss and his Husband a loving relationship, of one heart and mind!”
“Right, right! Wish the two of you happiness and fulfillment!”
“Congratulations on your wedding, may you be happy for a hundred years!”
It was quite touching that a group of rough men had actually learned to speak appropriately.
Nie Yao tossed them some gold melon seeds as a red packet. Speaking of which, these melon seeds were prepared by his spouse—what thorough preparation.
How long had it been since he agreed to marry until now? And yet, everything was ready.
He had worried that the tight schedule would leave the wedding with regrets.
But looking at it now, the entire wedding was perfect, with no impropriety anywhere.
“Alright, scram and go eat the feast.” Nie Yao scattered two large bags of gold melon seeds and waved them away.
He had already eaten dinner and wasn’t going to compete with these people for food.
There was no need for toasts either; even if he dared to toast, no one would dare to drink.
The crowd loudly dispersed, slowly withdrawing.
Without the lively atmosphere surrounding him, Nie Yao’s mind cleared, able to focus only on the bridal chamber.
Realizing what was about to happen (xxxx), Nie Yao almost forgot how to walk.
“Husband! Hurry and lift my veil!”
“Good, coming now!”
Nie Yao took a deep breath and lifted the red silk veil.
—So beautiful!
He had always known that his spouse perfectly inherited the beauty of both fathers, simply stunning. But today, he was a thousand times more beautiful than usual.
At that moment, Nie Yao forgot to breathe.
Du Suilan looked at his silly expression and was extremely pleased.
Tilting his small face, he bossily commanded, “Husband, hurry and kiss me!”
N-n-now?!
Could he? Was he allowed??
Nie Yao felt this was unreal, but with his spouse’s command, he obediently leaned down and kissed him.
The feeling was more wondrous than any previous time.
The new knowledge he had learned just a few hours ago was still clear in his mind.
Nie Yao’s learning ability was strong.
Following what the book taught, he perfectly executed every step.
After several times, he had fully grasped the concept and then was able to extrapolate and innovate.
…
It was nearly dawn before Nie Yao carried his soft, limp spouse out of the bath.
“Spouse, late… good morning.”
Kissing him lightly on the forehead, Nie Yao, completely refreshed, walked out of the room, ready to undertake a great task.
Walking along the corridor of the new house, the scenes that came into view were all familiar.
Last night, in his fluster, he hadn’t looked carefully.
Now, stepping out of the room, Nie Yao realized that the new house seemed somewhat familiar. After looking closely at several places, he was certain: this was the house he had given his spouse years ago!
After more than a decade, the house had not only gotten bigger but also grander.
With its magnificent appearance, if he weren’t absolutely confident in his memory, he wouldn’t have dared to recognize it.
“Greetings to the Son-in-Law.” Little Dou Zi bowed to Nie Yao.
Nie Yao asked, “Do I need to serve tea to Father-in-Law this morning?”
“Replying to my Lord, you do not need to do so.” But before he finished, Little Dou Zi added, “However, the Master said he has prepared a wedding gift for you.”
He just received an iron mine, and now there’s another gift so quickly?
Is the old fox… Father-in-Law digging another pit for him?
Nie Yao felt suspicious.
Nevertheless, he went.
After all, he was his spouse’s only living relative in this world, and he still needed to show respect.
“Son-in-Law, please follow me.”
As soon as Nie Yao agreed, Little Dou Zi led him to a courtyard very, very far away. Upon entering, Nie Yao discovered that this courtyard was not only far away, but the decoration style was completely different.
The bridal chamber side was characterized by visible luxury everywhere.
This side, however, was understated and elegant.
The flowers and trees planted inside were also ordinary, with almost no rare or expensive species. There was a small stream, but the bamboo groves and flowers next to it were the kind found everywhere outside.
This place didn’t look like the residence of a powerful Prime Minister who held sway over the court.
It was more like the dwelling of a hermit who had retreated to the mountains.
“Knock, knock, knock~”
Little Dou Zi knocked on the door. “Master, the Son-in-Law is here.”
After a long moment of silence, Nie Yao heard the person inside put something down and slowly walk to open the door.
Little Dou Zi had already left.
Only Nie Yao remained to face the impending challenge.
Nie Yao bowed to his Father-in-Law, “Greetings to Father-in-Law.”
Dou Jinyuan didn’t speak, but he didn’t turn and leave either.
Nie Yao knew this was meant to be a show of force, so he honestly remained bowed and waited.
After a long while.
“Come in.”
“Yes.”
Nie Yao had a decent temper; this little bit of difficulty was nothing to him. But the main reason was that he could understand his Father-in-Law’s feelings, because he might have a child someday, and if that child were to marry out, he would only be tougher on the young man.
In Dou Jinyuan’s room was the memorial tablet of his deceased husband.
He lit incense for his husband, who had passed away many years ago.
Without turning around, he spoke calmly.
“When Lanxi died, I thought countless times of following him.” Dou Jinyuan deeply loved his husband. Even though his beloved had passed away for years, this love had not diminished at all.
Instead, as time fermented, this feeling grew stronger.
For him, every day he lived was a punishment.
“Thank you for what you did back then.”
Seventeen years ago, Nie Yao met Du Lanxi and his son in the palace. At that time, the young Du Suilan was sick, and his father was kneeling before the eunuchs guarding the cold palace gate, begging them for some medicine for the child.
He was severely humiliated but still couldn’t get the medicine.
No matter where Nie Yao went, he couldn’t stand seeing someone act so arrogant, so he immediately taught the old eunuch a lesson. Afterward, he also arranged for a doctor for the young Suilan.
After that, he became obsessed with pinching the child’s cheek.
For this, he didn’t hesitate to use his father’s connections to bring the father and son out of the palace.
“It was nothing, Father-in-Law,” Nie Yao replied respectfully. “I am also very lucky to have met Lanlan.”
“Hmm.”
Dou Jinyuan’s real purpose in bringing up the past was not to thank him.
On the contrary.
He said, “You certainly showed kindness to our family. But I think you should understand that this doesn’t prevent me from acting against you.”
He had killed far too many people over the years.
What did it matter if he was a benefactor?
If he dared to treat A-Lan poorly, he would still, without hesitation, use all his power to kill him!