CHAPTER 838: CHAPTER 836: PRELUDE

Jiang Yifan returned from the banquet near midnight, carrying a slight hint of alcohol.

In the bridal chamber, apart from Ye Xinyan sitting on the bed, only Song Ping’s Household and Jiu Yue were present as maids. Song Ping’s Household was speaking softly with Ye Xinyan.

With the festive decorations of the room as a backdrop, it appeared quiet and warm.

As night approached, Lady Qin’s main maid Shuang Hong came to escort the guests watching the new bride out of the room. She also whispered to Song Ping’s Household that the lady was busy at the moment and couldn’t come to attend to the young mistress. She asked Song Ping’s Household to serve the young mistress with ease and instructed the maids and old woman servant in the yard to manage any tasks needed.

With the house master’s lady sending someone to look after them, Song Ping’s Household felt very relieved, stuffing the prepared reward silver pouch to Shuang Hong, and sent Shuang Hong out with a smile.

When Jiang Yifan entered, he saw Ye Xinyan still dressed in her wedding outfit, with two Red Coral Gold Hairpins in her hair and earrings made of gold-threaded Hollowed-out Bright Red Coral Bead String.

At this moment, Ye Xinyan had already removed her makeup, no longer possessing the striking beauty of the day, yet under the candlelight, she appeared exceptionally delicate and gentle, making one feel joyful and reassured.

Seeing Jiang Yifan come in, Song Ping’s Household hurriedly greeted him with a curtsy.

Jiang Yifan, walking in, complained, "The guests have dispersed, why are Ah Yan’s clothes still so heavy?"

Isn’t it so you can take another look at the new bride?

Song Ping’s Household merely thought this but didn’t dare say it, quickly apologizing, and moved forward to help Ye Xinyan change clothes, only to see Jiang Yifan kept moving, standing directly in front of Ye Xinyan, and waved to them, "Tell them to serve the food outside. There’s no need for you here; I’ll take care of Ah Yan."

Song Ping’s Household paused in shock; what does young master intend to do?

As the guests gradually left, Ye Xinyan relaxed, though her mind was still filled with thousands of thoughts, she slowly regained her composure. At this moment seeing Jiang Yifan approach, appearing to want to help her change clothes, she was startled, somewhat at a loss.

Is this part of the marriage ceremony too?

She looked to Song Ping’s Household for help; she couldn’t remember, but Song Ping’s Household should, right?

This is not customary, Song Ping’s Household hurried forward: "Young master, Jiu Yue has already gone to bring the food. You may sit comfortably, and I’ll help Miss Ye change her clothes and ornaments."

Jiang Yifan waved his hand again, "No need, just serve the food, and after serving, all of you can leave." He didn’t even leave a place for Song Ping’s Household to sit, already sitting himself on the edge of the bed.

Well... serving Miss Ye is already quite challenging, and at this point, it seems indeed that the family and young master are quite similar.

Song Ping’s Household, helpless, gave Ye Xinyan a comforting look, silently retreating.

And Ye Xinyan sat on the bed, her heart beating like a drum, glancing around the now empty room, looking at Jiang Yifan sitting close by. Goodness, Jiang Yifan won’t suddenly turn into a lecherous wolf, doing that, right?

Jiang Yifan didn’t behave as some might fear, immediately pouncing on her, but instead approached, holding her hand, "Come on, let me help you change your outer clothes and take off your hairpins and ornaments. You must be hungry, right? Mother has already instructed the kitchen, the food will be ready soon; let’s change clothes and have something to eat first."

As he spoke, he led Ye Xinyan’s hand, gesturing for her to step down from the bed, then bent over to pick up her embroidered shoes, making Ye Xinyan flustered and withdrawing her feet quickly, "Um, um, you put the shoes down, I-I-I’ll do it myself."

This was the first time Jiang Yifan heard Ye Xinyan speak today, and she spoke so flusteredly that he couldn’t help but smile as he looked at her. It seemed both were equally nervous.

"Alright, you do it yourself." Jiang Yifan said as he straightened up.

The Jiang Family kitchen had prepared hot dishes for the two newlyweds, not many varieties, mostly mild flavors.

When Song Ping’s Household returned to the bridal chamber with the two maids, they saw their Miss Ye wearing a red fine garment and trousers, with her head cleared of all obstructive ornaments, and sitting at the table with Jiang Yifan, who had removed his outer clothes, somewhat awkwardly chatting.

Song Ping’s Household’s eyes flickered several times; Miss Ye probably changed her clothes herself, or else it would be hard to explain her young master’s quick hands, being so adept at helping women change clothes and remove makeup was not a good sign.

Actually, Ye Xinyan changed her own clothes; Jiang Yifan only helped Miss Ye to remove her hairpins and ornaments, accidentally catching several strands of her hair during the process.

At this moment, Jiang Yifan was cautiously explaining to Ye Xinyan, "...It’s really not that I’m clumsy, just that I haven’t done this before. Rest assured, Ah Yan, after doing it a few more times, it won’t be like this anymore."

"Mm-hmm." Ye Xinyan agreed demurely, feeling quite pleased. If you were too proficient at this, then indeed you’d need to explain further.

Jiang Yifan felt somewhat at ease, turning back to see Song Ping’s Household bringing in the food boxes, quickly calling out, "Hurry up, Ah Yan and I are hungry, just in time to eat them hot."

Once the few arranged the dishes, Jiang Yifan once again sent them out, "Go on, I’ll take care here, will call you when needed."

Jiang Yifan had no other intentions; he simply wanted to fully enjoy the first meal they had alone. Both he and Ah Yan were very nervous; if the maids and old woman servants were to watch over them, counting their teeth, wouldn’t it only make them more flustered?

His intention was to enjoy their world together during the meal, though neither had much appetite. After eating a simple meal, both washed up separately, and Jiang Yifan’s sense of alcohol diminished significantly.

Song Ping’s Household brought Jiu Yue and others swiftly tidied up the room neatly, then left cleanly, tightly closing the door, and took a look around the courtyard.

She could tell that both Miss Ye and young master were somewhat uneasy, If those who wanted to make a ruckus at the wedding tried to peer in, tonight they wouldn’t be able to consummate the marriage truly.

What Song Ping’s Household didn’t know was that some initially did come down from the banquet and quietly approached Jiang Yifan’s courtyard planning to make a ruckus. But they barely took a few steps before being deterred by the menacing presence of the terrifyingly capable person at the banquet.

That person wasn’t just good at drinking; their skills were even more imposing.

This is really something - such excellent skills shouldn’t just be used for things like extraordinary feats. How could they be used for drinking contests and preventing wedding disturbances? It’s a real waste of talent!

Led by Hong Wu, a dozen people could only sigh in dismay, especially Hong Wu, who carried out Sixth Master’s orders, certain not to let Lord Jiang easily be disrupted.

However, this task is extremely difficult! With Master Guan watching vigilantly, who can approach the bridal chamber? Who dares to approach it?

He then realized, this task was truly scorching hot; no wonder, such a good event to drink celebratory wine for Sixth Master, yet no one was willing to come.

Looking at the quietness inside and outside the courtyard, Song Ping’s Household felt quite relieved. This was good, Miss Ye and young master wouldn’t be disturbed during their wedding night.