strictlysupreme Chapter 520 The Wedding Marriage
Chapter 520 The Wedding Marriage
Chapter 520 A Happy Marriage
Just after noon, bursts of crackling firecrackers were heard from Sanxiu Medicine Store. The festivities within the high walls attracted nearby villagers who couldn't help but go out to watch from afar:
"What day is it today? Why is Sanxiu Pharmacy so lively?"
"I heard that the pharmacy is only open for half a day today. Could it be Mr. Sanxiu's birthday?"
"Oh, Mr. Sanxiu's birthday, shouldn't we go and congratulate him?"
"You all guessed wrong! Elder Sanxiu has long stopped celebrating his birthday. The sound of firecrackers today is a sign of a happy marriage!"
"Oh, it turns out to be a wedding! I wonder which two medicine boys in the village are going to get married?"
"He is not a medicine boy, but a patient who has lived in the medicine shop for more than a year. After the girl recovered from her illness, she decided to spend her life with the man who had always been with her. Since both of them are orphans, they simply asked Mr. Sanxiu to be their witness."
"Mr. Sanxiu has done another good deed for the newlyweds who are so loyal and affectionate!"
"But how can such a happy event be celebrated without the beating of gongs and drums?"
"Everyone knows that Mr. Sanxiu is noisy, and the two newlyweds don't want to cause too much trouble to the medicine shop, so today's wedding banquet will be simple and no outsiders will be invited to the manor. This will save a lot of trouble."
After these words were spoken, everyone praised the newcomer for being sensible and understanding.
The sunlight at noon was a little hot and humid. A wooden sign indicating that the clinic was closed was hung on the gate of Sanxiu Pharmacy. The front yard was quiet and well-kept as usual. Walking through the vine path, one could see the backyard decorated with lights and red silks in the springtime. Everything was festive.
At this moment, the courtyard was filled with lively and cheerful sounds from time to time. The rooms of Huanyu and Zengsi were also surrounded by the noises of the medicine boys. Under Honghua's command, they were busy pasting red and hanging decorations, arranging fruits and adding candles. Although on weekdays the medicine boys would occasionally follow the owner of the manor or the great master to attend the wedding banquets of nearby villagers, for most of them it was the first time to see a wedding held in the manor, so this joy was different from the past.
"The peach tree is young and beautiful, its flowers are dazzling, its skin is as white as cream and as white as snow. Even the lotus cannot compare to you. Sister Huanyu, you are so beautiful today!" Huanyu changed into her wedding dress with the help of Caiyi and others and sat in front of the mirror. The little maids who had been waiting at the door were surprised to see her shy appearance in red makeup and came forward. Guo Ying couldn't help but take out the beautiful poems and verses she learned from the storybook to praise her.
Xuanyu, who has always been elegant, has never had such a gorgeous look before. She felt a little embarrassed when she saw herself in the mirror, who looked a little unfamiliar. Then she heard Guoying's compliments, and she didn't know how to react for a moment. She just lowered her eyes silently and smiled helplessly.
"Little girl, you have to study hard today. Who knows, you might become a bride next year!" At this time, Honghua also walked into the room, put her arm around Guoying and gently pinched her chin, smiling charmingly. As soon as she finished speaking, a burst of laughter came from the room. Guoying blushed when she was teased in public. She pouted her lips, pretended to be angry, and turned around and ran out of the room.
"Guoying, what's wrong with you?" Xiaolu, who happened to rush into the hospital, saw Guoying running out with a red face, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask with concern.
"It's none of your business!" Guo Ying didn't pay much attention to him, just gave him a coquettish look and continued to run away.
"This girl..." Xiaolu was completely confused. When he was about to chase her, he was stopped by Rong Fan and the others. He had no choice but to finish his work here first.
"Brother, is this the first time the medicine shop has held a wedding?" On the second-floor corridor, Si Yao looked around at the brand new wedding scene in front of him and suddenly asked curiously to his senior brother beside him.
"It has been held twice, both times for like-minded medicine boys, but that was a long time ago!" Xiuming pondered for a moment before sighing.
"I didn't expect that this time Master would agree to Madam Honghua's request and let Xuanyu and Mr. Zeng get married in the medicine shop." Hearing some laughter coming from the courtyard, Si Yao curled the corners of her lips slightly and said again.
"Master naturally agreed for the sake of Yanyu. One of these two sisters is very annoying to Master, while the other is very loved by Master." Xiuming also continued to laugh, then turned to ask Junior Sister: "It's so lively over there, Junior Sister, why don't you go take a look?"
"I've always been afraid of crowds. Senior brother knows that this wedding is personally organized by Madam Honghua, and Caiyi Xiaolu and the others are helping. I don't think we need to worry about it." Si Yao had just finished speaking when she saw Guo Ying shyly running out of the courtyard. She suddenly asked, "I heard that Master decided to hold a ceremony for Guo Ying this year? Has the date been set?"
"It hasn't been decided yet, but Master did mention that he wanted to keep it until winter. Zelan is only half a year younger than Guoying, so we can do it together then." Xiuming glanced at Guoying in the distance and smiled gently.
"Yeah, I almost forgot about Zelan. This girl is actually younger than Guoying. With her mature personality, anyone would think she is about the same age as Caiyi." Si Yao nodded after realizing it belatedly.
"So now she and Caiyi have become close friends who can talk about anything."
"Dongyue is fine too. I should have a chance to come back and give them their coming-of-age ceremonies in person." Si Yao then said thoughtfully.
"Do you really want to help Yan Yu? But Master will definitely not agree to your taking such a risk." Hearing this, Xiu Ming withdrew his gaze and looked at his junior sister with a worried look on his face.
"So I have to ask my senior brother to keep it a secret for me first. I will apologize to him when I come back." Si Yao raised her clear eyes and smiled at her senior brother.
"Are you going to drag my brother down with you to become an unfilial disciple?" Xiu Ming was helpless and shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Don't worry, I will be fine. The Shadow Sect knows that I am the clan king's man, so they dare not hurt me easily."
"Brother, I know you are not an impulsive person, but haven't you always been unwilling to rely on the protection of the king?"
"It is not impossible to use this relationship to save people. Besides, the Shadow Sect has not dared to enter the medicine store to hurt people because they are afraid of the power of the clan king. The medicine store has actually been under the protection of the clan king. We cannot deny this."
"Ahem, what are you guys talking about?"
Si Yao had just finished speaking when they heard the voice of their master Sanxiu, and the two brothers and sisters hurriedly turned around and saluted.
"It's true that people feel refreshed when good things happen. Master looks very energetic today!" Xiu Ming was surprised to see that Master was wearing a dark blue robe and a Confucian scarf, with a handsome and elegant appearance. He smiled and praised.
It was also the first time that Si Yao saw her master dressed so solemnly. She was so surprised that she just stood there in a daze without saying a word.
"Oh, I'm an old man at my age and I still can't look forward to my apprentice's wedding. There is nothing I can do but worry about other people's weddings!" Faced with his apprentice's flattery, Sanxiu ignored him. He just raised his chin slightly, sighed, and left.
"How could Master not be looking forward to it? Don't we still have a junior sister?" Xiu Ming was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and he also stepped forward and said.
"Shut up!" But he was quickly scolded by Sanxiu.
When Si Yao heard what his senior brother said, he froze in place, then shook his head helplessly.