Chapter 1726 - 1721: Groom Ma Ji

Mu Dade was invited over by Mu Dalang.

Along with him came Mr. Mu and Mr. Jin from the Jin family, as well as Mrs. Jin’s two brothers.

This time, relatives from Old Mu Family in the countryside did not come, except for Mu Shuangshuang and Mu Dalang.

Unlike the Jin family, all of their relatives, big and small, showed up.

So, in terms of showing face, Old Mu Family was at a disadvantage.

Mr. Mu was displeased from the bottom of his heart with being overshadowed by the Jin family and with Mu Dazhong, Mu Danian, and Mrs. Lin missing like they vanished; it made him even more upset!

So, as soon as he stepped into Mu Dandan’s room, he went straight to Mu Shuangshuang and asked her, "Shuang, have you seen your second uncle, second aunt, and your fifth uncle?"

Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, "No!"

"Those three shameless ones, Dandan’s wedding is such a significant event, yet they are nowhere to be seen! They must be mad!" Mr. Mu muttered angrily.

Mu Shuangshuang was stunned for a moment, then a possibility crossed her mind.

Perhaps they fled!

If that were truly the case, it would make sense why, as soon as her cousin arrived, both her uncle and aunt urged him to leave.

It turns out it wasn’t dislike; they didn’t want her cousin to be implicated!

In this way, it’s likely they knew that Mu Dade’s deeds and those they themselves committed were not good deeds!

Anytime, they could be dragged into prison by the County Magistrate.

"Grandpa, don’t count on those three anymore!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Why?" Mr. Mu was puzzled.

"My second uncle and fifth uncle have always loved shirking. Today, with Sister Dandan’s wedding, there’s a pile of things to do, surely they feared the hassle, so they’re hiding!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

As soon as she finished speaking, Mr. Mu was so angry his nose twisted.

"Three beasts, don’t let me catch them!" Mr. Mu fumed angrily.

Mu Shuangshuang silently added in her heart, perhaps they’ll never be seen again.

As Mr. Mu was getting angry, Mu Dade was already talking to Mu Dandan.

"Dandan, from today on, you’ll be marrying into Master Ma’s family! Dad always wished to keep you and Yingying for a few more years, but he understands, it’s time for you to marry!

Master Ma’s family is very good. Dad is very relieved to entrust you to the Ma family, to Ma Ji! From now on, your status will change from their daughter to their daughter-in-law!

Since you’re a daughter-in-law, you must abide by what should be abided by! But don’t worry, your parents and Old Mu Family will always be your strong support; no one dares bully you, no one dares look down on you!"

Mr. Mu was very emotional.

While teaching Mu Dandan how to be a daughter-in-law, he indirectly told her not to be afraid of anything.

With him, Mu Dade, around, if the Ma family dares act up, he won’t spare them.

"Dad, your daughter understands!" Mu Dandan replied softly.

At the marrying age, Mu Dandan was already nineteen.

Considered quite old already.

Thankfully, she married before turning twenty.

Otherwise, she would have become an undesirable piece.

Finding a good family then would be even more difficult.

"Dad, once I’m married, you must take good care of my mom; she’s suffered too much in her life!" Mu Dandan said.

Mu Dade nodded naturally, "Don’t worry, I will take good care of your mom!"

Mrs. Jin, beside them, had tears welling up, "Daughter, I was strict with you before, telling you not to learn the bad habits of the country girls, just so one day, you could find a suitable gentleman! I’m here to say sorry to you!"

"Mom, Dandan must thank you for making each move of mine like that of a young lady from a noble family! Otherwise, like my little aunt, what would I do!"

Mu Dandan had long been holding a breath, Mu Xiangxiang said she’d be abandoned after marriage.

She would mock her in front of relatives and friends.

She wanted to make Mu Xiangxiang a laughingstock.

Beside them, Old Mrs. Mu was so angry she stomped, almost ready to go up and uncover Mu Xiangxiang’s veil, tear her mouth apart.

But Mr. Mu blocked her, even lowered his voice as a warning to her.

"Old woman, if you dare do anything today, you’re done!"

"Did you hear what she said? She said Xiangxiang..." Old Mrs. Mu snarled.

"Xiangxiang is your daughter, Dandan is your granddaughter too! You must endure; if you ruin the marriage, I won’t divorce you, and the eldest son will take your life!" Mr. Mu scolded.

"You..." Old Mrs. Mu was so angry she was about to jump.

At this time, the matchmaker led the bridal party over.

Leading the group was none other than Master Ma’s eldest son, Ma Ji!

"Come, hurry and carry the bride to the sedan chair; we’re ready to go!" the matchmaker said.

"Uncle, you carry, you carry..." Mu Dalang said.

Mu Dade’s face stiffened; he wanted to refuse, but at this moment, Mu Shuangshuang chimed in.

"Uncle treats Sister Dandan so well, even carrying her personally. The new son-in-law must learn from him, treat Sister Dandan like Uncle does!" Mu Shuangshuang said gleefully.

Her voice was pleasant to the ears; as the groom, Ma Ji immediately noticed her.

With just one look, he was stunned.

The young lady in front wore a pink flowing skirt with a simple hairpin on her head.

Her eyes were crescent-shaped, large and expressive, and her melon-shaped face, with just one glance, made one unable to look away.

What a beautiful young lady!

Is she also a relative of Old Mu Family?

Ma Ji had mingled in places of beauty for years, seen countless beauties.

Even someone like Mu Dandan, he considered merely mediocre.

If not for his father’s interest in Mu Dade’s steward position at the docks, he wouldn’t really want to marry Mu Dandan.

Besides, men having multiple wives and concubines was a common thing.

Not worried about Mu Dandan talking too much.

However, Ma Ji didn’t expect to see such an extraordinary beauty at this wedding feast.

But that appearance, that figure, that smile...

Tsk tsk tsk, if there’s a flaw, it’s that her clothes aren’t luxurious enough.

Ma Ji even thought, if this young lady wore a wedding dress, she’d surely be stunningly beautiful.

If she were his Ma Ji’s wife...

Ma Ji’s thoughts drifted far, the servant beside him pushed him several times before he came back to his senses and said, "Yes, it’s better for Father-in-law to carry her!

Once Dandan enters the door, I, Ma Ji, will definitely treat Dandan kindly, just like Father-in-law, cherishing her!"

As he spoke, he dared to steal a glance at Mu Shuangshuang.

Lu Yuanfeng noticed, frowned, and immediately stepped in front of Mu Shuangshuang.

With an inherent intimidating presence, Ma Ji was repressed and could only sheepishly shift his gaze to Mu Dandan.

Initially, Mu Dade didn’t want to carry; Mu Dandan was wearing a heavy phoenix crown and clothes, along with numerous golden hairpins and golden bracelets.

Definitely heavier than usual.

Mu Dade never did heavy work in his life; he feared he couldn’t carry her.

However, if he didn’t carry her, his daughter might lose face.

He could only cheerfully say, "I’ll carry her, I’ll carry her!"

"That’s great, hurry up, don’t delay the hour!" the matchmaker said.