Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 687: Chapter 687: Preventing the Marriage
 

Old Man Di beside also rejoiced, “Is Third Child back?”

As they spoke, a man with a horse whip in his hand ran in from outside, his whole body covered in dust, and he knelt down on one knee directly in front of Liu Sisi.

“Prefecture Princess, your subordinate has successfully performed his duty!”

Two large red lanterns were hung high at the main entrance of Di Family’s old house, adding countless joy. The courtyard was also decorated in red and green, and the fellow villagers who came to watch the bridegroom filled the courtyard, all saying various auspicious words and blessings.

Ms. Wang and Di Gaoyuan were both sitting in the main hall, happily accepting the blessings of everyone.

Di Wei stood blankly by the window, wearing a red robe, her eyes swollen like goldfish, her face pale as death.

“Third Aunt, Third Aunt, you promised me, why didn’t you keep your word…”

She clenched her small hands, letting her tears wash away the white ash on her face.

On the other side, Liu Sisi and Ms. Xin were supporting Old Man Di, hurriedly heading toward Di Family’s old house.

“Sisi, are you sure that this subordinate of yours can be trusted?”

Old Man Di gasped as he walked, unable to resist asking two more questions.

Liu Sisi was also extremely anxious: “Dad, what’s the time now? How could Sisi dare to deceive people with such a thing? Besides, the one Sisi sent to Shangrao County is… my person!” Her people, of course, were from the Li Sect.

Old Man Di’s eyes flickered, and he nodded silently, no longer caring about rest, and hurried over.

On the other side.

A long procession traveled through the villages of Upper Village, heading straight toward Di Family’s old house.

At the front was a man who looked like a housekeeper, leading a horse decorated with big red silk flowers, and on the horse was a little boy about six or seven years old. Behind them was a large sedan chair, which was quickly approaching the stone steps in front of Di Family’s old house.

“He’s here! The bridegroom is here!”

A sharp-eyed watcher saw the people from a distance and reported loudly. Upon hearing this, everyone rushed out of the courtyard, eager to get the first glimpse of the bridegroom.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Crackling! –

The sound of firecrackers suddenly exploded, giving everyone who was running quickly toward the old house a shock!

“It’s bad! The wedding procession has arrived!” The color drained from Ms. Xin’s face.

At that moment, Liu Sisi could no longer care about anything else: “Er Niu, run faster! No matter what, you must stop the wedding procession at the main entrance. Understand?”

“Yes, Madam!”

Er Niu took the command and ran at full speed.

“Xin, Gao, help Dad walk slowly. I’ll go ahead. Er Niu is too honest, I’m afraid he won’t be able to hold them off for long.”

After Liu Sisi finished speaking, she ignored the others and hurriedly ran off.

“Unfilial son! Unfilial son!” Old Man Di shouted in anger, then continued to hurry on his way.

Everyone else could not care about talking either, supporting Old Man Di as they rushed over quickly.

At Di Family’s old house, all eyes were wide as they watched the people coming to greet the bridegroom, especially the little bridegroom sitting on horseback.

Although the bridegroom was young, he had a handsome appearance. With the help of the housekeeper in front, he smoothly jumped off the horse and looked curiously at everyone with a pair of dark eyes.

At the moment, the sound of firecrackers and the suona music did not stop. All people could hear was the deafening noise, as they looked at the joyful little boy and then the big sedan chair, filled with all kinds envy and jealousy.

Behind them, a matchmaker dressed in a bright red dress and wearing a big red flower on her head hurriedly approached and congratulated everyone.

“Great joy! Great joy! I’ve paid my respects to the Old Master and Madam.”

Di Gaoyuan, with a joyful expression on his face, emerged from the inner room and quickly greeted the matchmaker.

“Good, good! Everyone must have had a hard journey. Please come in and have a few drinks of water wine before we discuss further matters.”

Finally, as the deafening sound of firecrackers ceased, people were able to hear the conversation between the two.

When they saw the bridegroom about to enter the courtyard, the crowd eagerly cleared a path for him.

The housekeeper-like man hurriedly whispered a few words to the bridegroom in front of him and led him through the main entrance of the Di Family’s old house.

However, just as they were about to step through the entrance, the double doors suddenly closed before them.

“Hold on! The door-opening red envelope hasn’t been given yet. Who opened the door?”

There was a burst of joyful laughter from inside, followed by the singing of a song. Before the crowd had time to react, several small hands stretched out from within: “If you don’t give this door-opening red envelope, we won’t open the door!”

Di Gaoyuan was initially annoyed by the sudden closing of the door, but couldn’t help but laugh when he heard this.

The bridegroom was clearly taken aback. Fortunately, the man who looked like a housekeeper understood the etiquette and stepped forward a few paces, taking out the red envelopes from his bosom and handing them to the outstretched hands, one by one.

“Please, young ladies, we’ve come from afar. If we were to be delayed by this, it would not be very becoming!”

Since the red envelopes had been handed over and the housekeeper had spoken, the people inside had no intention of hindering further and opened the door once more, inviting the guests.

“Please, bridegroom!”

“Thank you very much, young ladies.”

The housekeeper hurriedly paid his respects, then turned to urge his young master forward.

Just as he was about to step over the threshold, a gust of wind blew from the side, causing the bridegroom to stumble and fall.

“Wait! —”

As a thunderous voice rang out, a figure suddenly appeared, blocking the entrance. He scanned the crowd and then raised his head.

“My master says that no one is allowed to enter this door!”

Everyone was stunned. What was going on today? Could it be that the door-opening red envelopes had to be given again and again?

The housekeeper’s face had also clearly changed!

He put away his smile and looked back at Di Gaoyuan: “My dear relative, what is the meaning of this?.”

Di Gaoyuan was taken aback for a moment, but when he came to his senses, he was furious!

“Er Niu, what are you doing? Do you dare to ruin my family’s happiness?”

Er Niu was completely unyielding: “Second Old Master Di, I’m really sorry. I’m just following my wife’s orders. The Madam said that today, no one from the wedding procession is allowed to enter the Di Family’s old house.”

“You, good for you Er Niu! Don’t you push this too far! Get out of the way!”

Di Gaoyuan was furious. With so many recent misfortunes and frustrations, this marriage would bring 500 taels of silver! How could he let Liu Sisi ruin it?

“You won’t let him in, huh? Well, don’t blame me for beating the dog without looking at its master!”

He tried to push Er Niu aside, but Er Niu remained motionless with his hands braced against the door, not budging an inch no matter how hard Di Gaoyuan struggled.