The Demon Concubine of God

Chapter 499 The knife was handed to the young emperor.

As Chu Yanqiu watched Shen Wen, who was covered with a bright red veil, being helped out of the house, he suddenly realized that his worries had finally been put to rest.

The maid placed Shen Wen's hand in Chu Yanqiu's hand. At this moment, Shen Wen squeezed his fingers tightly. Chu Yanqiu paused and frowned. When he looked at Shen Wen, she suddenly lifted her veil, revealing a big, smiling face. She was overjoyed.

Chu Yanqiu was infected by her smile and couldn't help but smile back.

However, this moment was short-lived. The matchmaker immediately pressed down on Shen Wen's veil and couldn't help but warn her, "Miss, you mustn't! This veil should be lifted by the groom in the bridal chamber. It's not appropriate for you to meet the groom now."

Although it was Chu Yanqiu and Shen Wen's first marriage, they were still aware of some of the taboos surrounding weddings, so they had no choice but to behave themselves properly.

Amidst the lively sound of firecrackers, the bride was escorted into the bridal sedan chair, and the wedding procession set off again, embarking on its grand return journey.

Chu Yanqiu, who had been distracted and worried about an accident during the wedding procession, finally relaxed completely when the master of ceremonies sang the last line, "Send them to the bridal chamber."

Time passed slowly from the beginning to the end of the banquet. When evening came, Chu Yanqiu, after spending time with his last table of colleagues and brothers, returned to Shen Wen's room reeking of alcohol.

Although Chu Yanqiu was a little tipsy, his mind was clear. Under the dim light, he stood in front of the bed and quietly looked at Shen Wen, who was covered by a veil.

Only at this moment did he truly understand the feeling of a dream shining into reality.

There was no need to rush or feel anxious anymore. He walked lightly to Shen Wen, looking extremely relaxed and carefree. He gently lifted a corner of the veil and slowly lifted it off.

The moment he lifted the veil, the smiling face he had seen in the small house during the day was still smiling brightly at him.

"What are you laughing at? Are you that happy?"

Chu Yanqiu was momentarily stunned by her smile, which made him feel unreal. He couldn't help but blurt out a sentence, temporarily breaking the stillness.

Shen Wen continued to smile, even changing his still smile into a hearty laugh.

She sprang up from her seat, using both hands and feet simultaneously, and nimbly climbed onto Chu Yanqiu like a monkey.

The way modern people express their love for their partners, which is inherent in their nature, is fully unleashed at this moment.

She embraced Chu Yanqiu and kissed his cheek without hesitation. That light kiss quickly escalated into a passionate embrace, the affection burning like a flame on Chu Yanqiu's cheek and lips… downwards…

This was the first time Chu Yanqiu had ever received such enthusiasm from his lover.

Or... no...

This is the second time since that time I traveled to another world.

Chu Yanqiu was drawn into her rhythm, and the impulse deep within him erupted completely at this moment...

During the pause, Chu Yanqiu couldn't help but pant and said, "This is the real you. This time I'm very sure that I've really married you."

Time burns away bit by bit...

Just as they were about to complete the final step, they were interrupted by a knock on the door.

Chu Yanqiu didn't want to pay attention, but he clearly heard that it was his mother outside the door.

Since his mother had come to see him in person, he couldn't refuse.

Shen Wen, still under the bridal quilt, overheard that it was Chu Yanqiu's mother. He urged Chu Yanqiu, "Go and see what's going on. I'll get dressed and go see her later."

Chu Yanqiu said, "You don't need to go out. It's enough for me to go see her. Mother is a kind person and doesn't have many formalities for her daughter-in-law."

Shen Wen nodded and gave him a reassuring look.

Although Chu Yanqiu said that his mother was good-natured, out of courtesy between a bride and her mother-in-law on their first meeting, Shen Wen did not heed Chu Yanqiu's words, but instead quickly grabbed the clothes next to her and put them on.

Chu Yanqiu came out of the door, immediately closed it, and then spoke to his mother.

As he had guessed, nothing serious happened. His mother simply said that he hadn't greeted or seen off his colleagues and relatives at the last banquet, and asked if he should have personally seen them off at the door.

And then he continued, "And your third brother, he probably drank too much at the banquet today. After you left, he caused a scene and had to be carried back to his courtyard by the servants. But he refuses to sleep at the Duke of Ji's mansion. Now he insists on going back to the Princess's mansion. I don't know what's wrong with this child. No one can stop him no matter what they say. He's so drunk that he can't even walk straight. He just wants to go back to the Princess's mansion."

Chu Yanqiu found this intriguing and said, "Drunken brawl? This is the first time I've seen this. I remember he used to be a heavy drinker; three or five people could get him drunk and he wouldn't even flinch."

His mother scolded him playfully, gently slapping his chest and saying, "Your younger brother is just being considerate of you; he's taken a lot of drinks for you on occasions like today."

Chu Yanqiu then blushed and laughed, "I forgot, I guess the alcohol in my head was too strong, and I forgot some things."

His mother poked his forehead with her finger and scolded, "Forget, forget, forget! You forget everything. Let's see if you forget in the bridal chamber later."

Chu Yanqiu just grinned foolishly and said, "How could I possibly forget that?"

Then he brought the conversation back to the main point: "Since it was Mother who came to tell me about this in person, then I will personally see the guest off and check on my third brother's condition. Mother, you should go back to your own courtyard. It's so late, Mother, don't worry about me. You should rest now."

Only then did Grandma Ji listen to her son's words. With Aunt Yinhua's help, the group returned to her own courtyard.

Chu Yanqiu went back into the house, told Shen Wen a few words about the conversation outside the door, put on his outer robe, told Shen Wen to go to sleep first, and then went out of the house again.

Shen Wen then lay back down in the quilt, sprawled out in a starfish shape, and slept comfortably until dawn.

Chu Yanqiu escorted the drunk Ji Zichu to a large carriage. Ji Zichu was so drunk that he didn't recognize the person who had personally escorted him to the carriage.

She sat on the side of the carriage, but grabbed Chu Yanqiu's hand with one hand, not letting him leave. She insisted on pulling Chu Yanqiu into the carriage and asked him to accompany her home so they could continue drinking.

Chu Yanqiu had been patiently coaxing his younger brother ever since they were in the Duke of Ji's mansion. He had already reached the last line of patience, but why was this kid being so clingy today? Thinking of Shen Wen waiting for him to come back in bed, Chu Yanqiu found this brat increasingly unpleasant, and his last bit of patience was exhausted.

Under the watchful eyes of the servants, Chu Yanqiu grabbed Ji Zichu by the neck and pinched his neck with his thumb, and Ji Zichu immediately fell into a deep sleep.

Then Chu Yanqiu instructed the servant beside him, "Get him into the carriage, and have someone watch over him inside. Make sure the journey is smooth and that he doesn't throw up."

The servant and coachman heard everything clearly. Neither of them dared to be negligent in front of these two young masters. They nodded earnestly, and after being given instructions, they immediately boarded the carriage and set off.

Chu Yanqiu then slowly walked towards the door.

But just as he stepped one leg across the threshold, he heard a stranger behind him say, "Lord Chu, please wait. I am a errand boy from Hongchen Street. Someone instructed me to deliver a letter to you personally."

After finishing speaking, the errand boy didn't dare to look Chu Yanqiu in the eye. He tremblingly handed over the envelope in his hand and waited for Chu Yanqiu to take the letter.

Chu Yanqiu carefully examined the servant a few times to make sure he wasn't lying before reaching out and taking the letter in his hand.

The servant bowed after seeing that the man had accepted the letter, and hurriedly said, "I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, the two feet seemed to have their own ideas, and without waiting for the head to give instructions, they turned around and ran away.

But before he could escape, he was grabbed by the servant beside him.

Chu Yanqiu glanced at the servant out of the corner of his eye before quickly opening the envelope to read it.

He quickly read the few lines on the letter, his expression shifting between light and dark.

Then he put the letter back in the envelope and stuffed it into his sleeve.

He gave his servant a wink and said, "Let him go."

The servant then obeyed the order, releasing the other servant and letting him escape. After the servant fled, the servant's own servant immediately led two others in hot pursuit.

Chu Yanqiu was not affected by this strange letter. On the contrary, he felt that someone was playing a prank on him. Thinking that Shen Wen was waiting for him, he put the wedding night first.

Chu Yanqiu turned around again and walked towards the door.

But the moment he turned his head, he saw someone looking at him from inside the door.

Chu Yanqiu's expression changed drastically upon seeing this person.

"You? You actually showed up here?"

The person inside the door was none other than the Immortal Ancestor, Yuchi Lian.

Yu Chi Lian and Chu Yanqiu stood facing each other across a threshold.

Yu Chi Lian spoke first: "Do you think what was in the letter just now is absurd? I'm here to tell you that the little emperor's threat is real."

When Chu Yanqiu heard her say that, he was furious and looked at Yuchi Lian as if she were an enemy.

"What exactly do you want? My maternal grandparents, my parents, and all my relatives—aren't they all your blood relatives? Are you really going to just give up on us without batting an eye?"

Yu Chi Lian said, "I couldn't bear to do it myself. That's why I came up with this plan to have the young emperor do it."

Chu Yanqiu then understood.

Because her goal wasn't achieved, she was forcing herself in various ways.

"Forget about it. She is now my wife, whom I have married, and she is also my family. I will not do as you suggest."

But Yu Chi Lian gave a cold smile and said, "I advise you to check the time. If you keep rambling on, that little emperor might really kill your maternal grandfather and your father."

Chu Yanqiu's face gradually turned pale, and he even broke out in a sweat from nervousness.

His eyes were vacant, and he was caught in a dilemma.

Once he snapped out of his daze, he looked towards Yu Chi Lian inside the door, but Yu Chi Lian was already gone.

Chu Yanqiu urgently called for his personal guard, Chihe. Chihe and his men ran out of the door and heard their young master instructing them to prepare horses and go out.

Chihe and the others dared not delay and immediately took action. Before long, they pulled Chu Yanqiu's mount to their side, and together with Chu Yanqiu, they mounted several fine horses. With the whips cracked, Chu Yanqiu led the way and galloped away.

Chu Yanqiu went to the palace and waited until he arrived at the young emperor's study. Sure enough, he saw his maternal grandfather and father tied to chairs with their hands and feet bound together.

Meanwhile, the young emperor, who had succeeded, was lying on his dragon throne, enjoying the service of a cool and beautiful woman.