[R18] The stars are brilliant, so lucky even (The stars are brilliant, the moon rises over the sea) – Chapter 71 of “The Stars Are Brilliant, Even Lucky (The Stars Are Brilliant·The Moon Rising Over the Sea)” [English]

Chapter 71

The funeral was held in He’s house the next day, and the He family in Houlou decided to get married seven days later.During these eight days, the He family and the He family were naturally very busy, and the Cheng family also had a very busy life.

First of all, the emperor “acted on behalf of his father” very thoroughly. He bypassed the day of the funeral of the He family and came to betrothal the next day with great glory – he captured the eldest prince of the royal family, the old prince Ruyang, from the Sancai Temple.

The emperor originally wanted to join half the Yu Lin’s ceremonial guard to have a fun time, but was persuaded by his close ministers to persuade him.Marquis Yu said, Your Majesty’s enthusiasm will still have a chance to show off on the day when Ling Buyi officially gets married. General Wu was not good at words, and it took him a long time to say, “There are not so many people in the funeral ceremony of the He family”, which almost angered the emperor.

The house was full of people when the appointment came, and Comrade Wan Songbai came to help without hesitation. When he was tired and sweating profusely, he leaned into Cheng Shi’s ear and said, “If I had known this would happen, I would have bought a house with a wider front alley. It would be better than today when there is no room for people to stand at the door!”

Cheng Shi wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself: If I had known that a woman could be so lethal, back then he would take her with him even if he was beaten to death. Choosing a good son-in-law early would be better than bowing to all the guests whose family rank is much higher than his own today!This is the time to directly upgrade your circle of friends!

The old prince of Ruyang couldn’t stand the loud noise in the front yard, so he quietly walked to the verandah to rest. Not long after, a beautiful and young girl swam over aimlessly like a beautiful little koi in the pond.

“Sister-in-law, please sit down, it’s really noisy outside.” The old prince has been practicing Taoism for many years and has a very free and easy temperament.

“Good morning, old prince.” The little girl’s voice was like a young oriole, with a charming and naive expression. She bowed respectfully to the old man, and then knelt down to the side of the corridor in a small group.

King Ruyang saw that she was wearing ordinary clothes and her summer robe was half-worn. He thought she was a maid from Cheng Mansion who came out to hide out. He sighed towards the front yard: “Ling Buyi has gained the Holy Heart. This kind of scene will be inevitable in the future. I don’t know if your daughter-in-law can handle it.”

The girl looked at the old prince and said, “…my father, Xiaowei Cheng.”

King Ruyang: “…How many daughters does your father have?”

“One.”

King Ruyang looked the girl up and down and said with a smile: “So you are bullying Buyi’s future bride, Cheng Shaoshang. Hahaha, you are so tired. My granddaughter couldn’t stop crying yesterday and I accidentally saw it.”

Seeing his easy-going behavior, Shao Shang boldly sighed: “Princess Yuchang, right? I’ve heard it all. Alas, the princess is also a noble lady, and she is too reserved. If she had chased him all the way to the border town, maybe Master Ling would have agreed.” Hiding at home and crying is of no use, or you can just be secretly in love. Since you are already in love, how can you not make some achievements?The first rule of thumb for courting men is “have no shame”.

King Ruyang never expected that such words would come from a little girl with such an appearance. He looked at Shao Shang again and said with a smile, “If it were you, would you chase after him?”

Shao Shang did not hesitate: “Of course. If you don’t go all out for such a life-long event, you will regret it in the future. If you do your best, you can give up even if it doesn’t work out.”

In her life, she despises the kind of cowards who “want something very much but don’t actively take action and then just use expressions to hint and wait for others to help.”Either hold it in for dear life, or give it a try, it’s nothing to be pretentious.She herself didn’t dare to express her love to her neighbor Bai Yueguang, so she simply covered it up in a weather-tight manner so as not to let anyone see her feelings and not to cause trouble to others.

“You are still young. I don’t know how things in this world can be so easy.” The old prince sighed, “Many times, even if you can think clearly, you still can’t live clearly.”

Shao Shang looked up at the blue sky and sighed: “Actually, you can live without thinking clearly.” She smiled, turned around and said with a smile, “Your Majesty, you are so kind, loving, and easy-going. As simple and unpretentious as the ears of wheat in the field, and precious and unparalleled; you may not be ordinary people, but you are the people of the country who rely on you.” She felt that she was really talented.

King Ruyang has heard a lot of flattery, but it is rare to see such a fresh and refined person. He laughed and said: “I have only been practicing in a Taoist temple for a long time. I am used to being lazy and I don’t like to talk about breaking the rules.”

Shao Shang nodded: “Well, is His Royal Highness also at the Taoist temple these days?”

“Of course. The weather is getting hotter day by day. Where can I stay in the capital? It’s not as cool as in a Taoist temple.”

“Then the princess also lives in the Taoist temple with the prince?” Shao Shang looked at a summer chrysanthemum in front of the courtyard.

King Ruyang’s expression changed.

“If not, then the princess went to the Taoist temple to cry for His Highness to see. Otherwise, how could she have ‘accidentally’ let Your Highness see it.” Shao Shang still looked forward.

King Ruyang stroked his long gray beard, looked at the girl for a long time, and sighed.

Shao Shang felt proud and pretended to be humble: “Your Highness and the princess are grandparents, so it is inevitable that a leaf will blind you.”

“You little sister-in-law, you think I can’t see it.” The old prince laughed, “How old am I? I can’t tell what tricks you little girls are doing!”

Shao Shang looked at him in surprise, thinking that you were still so surprised just now.

“What’s strange to me is that you can actually tell the truth.” The old prince smiled and sighed, “You are brave and smart. It turns out that Ling Buyi likes you like this! The name of my Taoist temple is ‘Three Talents’, do you know what ‘Three Talents’ is?”

Shao Shang smiled and said, “I know, it’s about keeping money, loving money, getting promoted and getting rich!”

“Nonsense!” King Ruyang laughed angrily.

“Excuse me, accuse me, my lord!” The little girl smiled slyly and brightly. She held Bai Shengsheng’s little fist and bowed her arms repeatedly to accuse her. “The three talents are “heaven, earth, and man”. I know what the old immortal means. Let everything take its course. People can cry if they want to cry or laugh if they want to laugh. In fact, it doesn’t matter.” Didn’t Lao Zhuang mean so much.

The old prince smiled slightly and thought that this little girl was bold and sweet. She was not only interesting but could also read people’s hearts. The word “old fairy” made him very happy.Thinking of this, He’er’s expression suddenly darkened and he said coldly: “Why did you deliberately come to chat with me today?”

Shao Shang was startled, and then he looked confused: “Old immortal, you are so powerful, you can see through it at a glance. Well, I want to ask, Master Ling, how did he talk to you?”

King Ruyang hesitated and said, “This… Zi Sheng has grown up in the palace since he was a child. He is no different from the other princes, just like my own sons, grandsons and nephews.”

Shao Shang smiled bitterly and said, “It’s better to get married if we are well-matched. You see, if he can say it, I can’t say it, and I may not be able to say it to someone who can come and go with him at will. Today I still meet such an easy-going and amiable person like you.”

The King of Ruyang saw her melancholy expression and felt pity in his heart: “Xiaowei Cheng is also a hero, you don’t have to be ashamed. I tell you, your majesty and the queen can’t restrain their joy since they found out that Zi Sheng is going to get married. As long as you are sincere and docile, no one can do anything to you.”

After saying this, he looked at the girl who was hesitant to speak, “Many people only look at the appearance but don’t know what’s going on. Alas, I’m afraid that the first person to embarrass you in the future will be Ling Buyi…”

Shaoshang was confused and said something. Before he could open his mouth, he saw two beautiful maids in gorgeous clothes coming after him, one on the left and the other on the right, helping the old man to stand up slowly.Before leaving, the old prince turned around and smiled at her: “You will understand later.”

——The fact is that there is no need to wait for the future. Shaoshang felt it on the second day after the appointment. Not only she, but also the entire Cheng family felt it.

Now that the Ming Dynasty had passed, Ling Buyi visited frequently like a future husband-in-law in an ordinary family. Then, as if the Ice Age from ancient times had forcibly visited this idle early summer season, all the instant noodles he had just packed away were no longer needed.

Ling Buyi actually didn’t make much of a show, just six bodyguards and a team of ten or so bodyguards. Regardless of whether he needed it or not, as long as he went out, the two sturdy and famous horses and the tall and dignified carriage made of black heavy iron always accompanied him as usual – he had been raised by the emperor with the courtesy of a prince since he was a child, and he was already used to this.

He didn’t dress up deliberately, just a simple single robe and green bamboo crown. When worn on He’s straight and tight body, he was like a high mountain lighthouse burning with eternal flames. He was classically beautiful, majestic and not to be underestimated – He didn’t mean it, but ordinary people would not dare to speak frivolously in front of He.

When he came to visit the first day, Cheng Shi and his wife warmly invited him to have dinner with him.

When the maid with crimson cheeks served the food on the table in front of everyone, she couldn’t help but peek at “he” and accidentally spilled the soup.A secret guard who was kneeling behind Ling Buyi almost drew his dagger and stepped forward. Fortunately, Ling Buyi raised his hand to stop him early, otherwise the maid’s hand would have been chopped off.Cheng Shi was embarrassed and apologized repeatedly.

Ling Busuo said: “It doesn’t matter, it’s just a small matter. Uncle Cheng, please don’t take heavy responsibility and spare her life.”

Cheng Shi: …Actually, I don’t want to take heavy responsibility.

Shao Shang was shocked and said, “In your house, if a maid spills the soup, she will die.”

Ling Buyi looked at the girl who lowered her head, with a gentle expression, and said with a smile: “The laws and regulations in the palace are strict. If you accidentally knock it over, it will be considered a light punishment. If you do it carelessly to peek at the guests at the banquet, it will be a death penalty.”

This time it was Mrs. Xiao’s turn to be embarrassed, and said with difficulty: “The control at home is not strict, so I am making a joke.”

Shaoshang walked around Cheng Shaogong in the middle, looked up from behind and smiled: “That’s because Zisheng is so beautiful. If I were that little maid, I would also peek at you.”

Ling Buyi also leaned back slightly, crossed Cheng Shaogong and smiled at the girl, raised the corners of his eyes as gracefully as a phoenix’s tail, and said softly: “I’m only showing it to you, no one else is allowed to see it.”

Cheng Shaogong had no expression on his face and went directly to see his younger sister.Shao Shang’s face turned red. In fact, she couldn’t bear it.

Finally, the dishes were served, and everyone could finally bury their embarrassment in the food.

This meal was extremely deserted and embarrassing. The Cheng family was born in Caoze, and the country atmosphere was still there. Every meal was filled with people talking about the scene of the prime-time old uncle show. But today, Ling Busuo was like an icicle in the crowd. From the gossipy Cheng Shi to the talkative Cheng Shaogong, no one dared to start a conversation.

Among everyone, Cheng’s mother was probably the only one who behaved as usual and smiled happily.She has spent most of her life trying to please an indifferent handsome man, and has long been used to it.Cheng Taigong didn’t like her to be talkative, nor did he like her to be nosy, so she responded gracefully in front of Ling Buyi, because she always smiled and remained silent, without even taking an extra step.Besides, it doesn’t matter if you don’t talk while eating. Cheng’s mother only regards beauty as delicacies. The more she eats, the more she has an appetite. If Cheng Shi hadn’t stopped her, she would have added a third bowl of rice.

After sending Ling Buyi away, everyone in the Cheng family breathed a sigh of relief. They didn’t even have to rest, and they didn’t even need to say hello to each other. They strode to Jiuzhuo Hall in unison, vowing to make up for today’s family meeting.

“This son-in-law is no easier to talk to than Ah Yao.” Cheng Shi rubbed his stomach, his face turning green.

Shao Shang was quite gloating about his misfortune and said leisurely: “My father was so happy when we got this marriage. I asked you to cancel the engagement, but you were still not happy. Now you finally realize that it is not easy.”

“What? Break off the engagement?!” Cheng’s mother became anxious and roared like thunder, “You stupid and absurd father and daughter, you can’t find such a good husband even if you hold a torch, and you still resist, and you have only had enough food for a few days and you don’t know whether it’s good or bad! If any of you dare to break off the engagement, just step on my dead body!”

Cheng Shi hurriedly said: “I haven’t retreated yet! I even paid the betrothal gift yesterday. This marriage cannot be canceled! Don’t worry, mom, don’t worry!”

Cheng Shaogong muttered unhappily: “It’s not necessarily perfect, but my appearance is better…”

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a loud shout from Cheng’s mother: “You should be beaten! Good looks are not enough. You want to go to heaven. Even if you are reborn three times, you won’t be able to look like this!” Cheng Taigong was not as good as Ling Buyi.

Shao Shang looked on with amusement. The twins were questioning Cheng’s mother’s marriage foundation. How brave they were!

“Okay, okay, let’s treat Ling Buyi as our ancestor from now on. Mom, don’t worry, this son-in-law won’t be able to run away! Okay, it’s time for you to rest, Hu Lao, what are you doing standing there in a daze?” Cheng Shi hurried out to finish.

After seeing off Cheng’s mother, Cheng Shi sighed: “I heard that Ling Buyi came this afternoon. Didn’t Niao Nuo take him to introduce him to your brothers? What did you do? Tell me, three of you.”

The three Cheng brothers glanced at their parents, then at each other, and then began to complain one after another.

Cheng Yong said: “I showed Mr. Ling a new interpretation of the article “Seal carving with carved insects, a strong man will not do it”, and he pointed out several inaccuracies in his son’s writing.”

Mrs. Xiao looked at her husband and said in a deep voice: “Now that you have pointed it out, you should change it. It will be of great benefit in the future.”

Cheng Yong lowered his head and said hello.

Cheng Song said: “My son took Master Ling to the martial arts field, and then he broke his son’s hundred-stone strong bow and split through the two thick wooden archery targets that you made recently.” In the future, if the younger sister is bullied, how will he teach his brother-in-law? Oh, I will be worried to death!

Cheng Shi looked at his wife and said sternly: “Now that you know there is a better world, study archery and martial arts in the future and stop playing around.”

Cheng Song said dejectedly.

“Well, I don’t need to say it.” Cheng Shaogong looked left and right, pretending not to care, “I have something else to ask my parents for advice, so what…” He smiled bitterly, “Father and mother, do we have to hold another engagement banquet.”

As soon as these words came out, Cheng Shi and Mrs. Xiao looked at each other with sorrow on their faces.When he first got engaged to the Lou family, Cheng Shi held Lou Yao in his arms and introduced his old friend Bu one by one during the banquet. Did he want to do it all over again this time?!Then he said, “I’m sorry, my family has a new husband, we all know each other.” Thinking about that scene makes me ecstasy.

Mrs. Xiao expressed her dissatisfaction for the first time: “Your Majesty is too anxious to hire someone!”

“How about we stop doing it?” Cheng Shi said hesitantly, “Just keep it simple.”

Mrs. Xiao glared at him: “When I got engaged to Mr. Lou, I was extravagant and extravagant, but when I got to Lord Ling, I kept it simple. Do you think His Majesty is a vegetarian if you favor one and favor the other? Alas, not only do we have to do it, we have to do it grandly.”

“Okay, let’s make it after the Lou family’s wedding.” Cheng Shi turned his head and said to his daughter with a smile, “Niao Niao, as a father, I have thought about it carefully. When Ling Buyi comes to visit again, I will go to your place to have dinner. We elders are here, and it is not easy for you to talk. How about, as a father, I am open-minded and considerate, okay, that’s it!”

Mrs. Xiao frowned and said, “Sir, I’m afraid this is inconsistent with etiquette.”

“Just ask someone to accompany Niao Niao. What will happen?” Father Cheng suddenly looked like a philosopher at this time. “In life, you have to make choices all the time. Madam, if you insist on dining with Ling Buyi from now on, I won’t eat with you. Ling Buyi and I, you can only choose one.”

Mrs. Xiao’s face turned red with anger, and the four brothers and sisters almost laughed like crazy and quickly lowered their heads to hide their expressions.

——Cheng Shi was very pleased that he finally found a suitable way to get along with his son-in-law.

It’s not necessary to get close. You need to roll green onions for pancakes, use earthen jars for fertilization, and pickle rice bran in white jade ritual utensils that need thunder and lightning. In the future, if you want to talk to your daughter, you can pass it on to your daughter.