Wife, Don't Be Like This!

Chapter 11 - The Wife's Younger Sister Takes the Elder Sister's Place

Luo Yuheng was unable to contain her anger.

Her precious son-in-law, she hadn't even had time to dote on him, how could he be bullied by an outsider like you?

Are you, Song Zhen, so amazing?

A dog-like thing.

Don't be fooled by Luo Yuheng's appearance. At first glance, she may seem curvaceous and graceful, gentle and quiet, with a very tolerant air, but on the inside, she absolutely has a fiery temper.

It's only because she no longer has the title of Grand Princess. If it were in the past, a piece of trash like Song Zhen would have long been dragged out and beaten with a club. How could she allow him to bark furiously here?

But Song Zhen's jumping out was also at just the right time. Originally, she was still thinking about what means to use to make Song Yan completely give up on the Duke's mansion. But now it seemed she didn't need to do anything herself; that bunch of idiots from the Duke's mansion would continuously push Song Yan to her side.

Many of the surrounding guests also trembled, as silent as cicadas in winter.

For many years, this Grand Princess hadn't caused any trouble. They had thought her temper had changed. Who could have expected she was still as irascible as ever.

The triumphant look froze on his face. However triumphant he had been before, that's how ashamed he was now. Song Zhen just wanted to show off and humiliate Song Yan a little. Who could have thought it would provoke a harsh scolding from Luo Yuheng? In front of so many guests, she didn't give him, a member of the bride's original in-law family, the slightest bit of face.

Instantly, his face burned as if on fire.

His tall body was trembling nonstop, his fists clenched, desperately suppressing the rage in his chest. The person opposite him was Luo Yuheng. Even without the title of Grand Princess, she was still the Ning Emperor's full-blooded sister. He absolutely did not dare to lose his temper at her.

Damn it, how dare she insult me like this? Do not bully a young man for being poor.

Beside him, Song Yun's face was also slightly pale, but his heart was full of relief. Luckily, he hadn't been the one to stick his neck out, otherwise, he would be the one being disgraced right now.

Song Yan's expression was as calm as ever. He just hadn't expected his mother-in-law to have such a fiery temper. She was practically a human TNT, exploding at the slightest touch. It wasn't clear whether Luo Yuheng's words were sincere, or if she was just after his medical skills and wanted to win him over... But, in the fifteen years since coming to this world, apart from his mother, this was the first time someone had protected him like this.

After his mother died, there had been no one.

The grievances of the past ten-odd years, who else could understand besides himself?

In his heart, there was a bit of sourness, and a bit of warmth.

The scene fell into a strange silence. No one dared to speak. Even Luo Tianshu, Luo Tianquan, and Luo Tianyi didn't dare to make a sound. Luo Tianyang's tall and sturdy body was shivering. They knew best that although their mother seemed a bit unreliable on a daily basis, once she got truly angry, she was very scary.

Only the old servant woman was conscientious. Knowing that they couldn't go on like this, she braced herself and spoke up:

"Madam, what should we do next? Could you make a decision?"

Luo Yuheng snorted, then finally sat down again, her hands resting on the armrests. Her gaze swept over the crowd and finally landed on one person:

"Tianyi, are you willing to take your sister's place and perform the wedding ceremony with Yan'er?"

Pfft!

What does it mean to 'not rest until one's words shock the world'? This is it.

As expected of the Grand Princess known for her eccentric personality. Just when you think things are ridiculous enough, Luo Yuheng can always use her actions to prove to you that this is far from the limit.

Letting the younger sister take the elder sister's place to perform the wedding ceremony with the brother-in-law?

Disrespecting the rites, rebelling against convention!

Some old scholars moved their mouths, wanting to criticize, but then they looked at Song Zhen and felt that this was Luo Yuheng protecting her son-in-law's dignity. Understandable, understandable.

Others felt they had guessed Luo Yuheng's thoughts. The marriages of the Luo family's eldest and second daughters had always been a major headache for Luo Yuheng. The eldest daughter was gravely ill. The second daughter wasn't ill, but anyone who wanted to marry her first had to see if their own neck could withstand the sword in Luo Tianyi's hand.

Luo Yuheng was clearly planning that if the worst should happen, she would just have Luo Tianyi remarry Song Yan, conveniently solving the second daughter's marriage issue at the same time.

As for the talk of 'chongxi', everyone knew it was nonsense.

As for Song Zhen, his body was trembling. He could no longer even care about the previous humiliation. His face was twisted together, full of anxiety.

Is Luo Yuheng out of her mind?

Who would agree to this kind of thing? For a young lady, if she really did this, would she still want her reputation? How could she get married in the future?

Song Zhen was already roaring almost insanely in his heart:

Refuse.

Refuse him!

Hurry up and refuse him!

Song Yan was also stunned by Luo Yuheng's unconventional move. He subconsciously turned his head and met a pair of clear eyes filled with shock.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Luo Tianyi. Luo Tianyi felt a little flustered in her heart. To perform a wedding ceremony with a man—she had never even thought of such a thing. She subconsciously wanted to refuse, her cherry lips parting slightly, but she inadvertently met Song Yan's gaze, and her heart trembled slightly again.

If... If I refuse Mother's proposal, are they really going to make Song Yan perform the wedding ceremony with a rooster? What kind of humiliation would that be?

Her snow-white, shell-like teeth gently bit her lower lip, her pretty little face full of conflict.

Time passed slowly, and every breath felt like torment.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but Luo Tianyi finally sighed. So be it, so be it. Elder Sister's life is still in Song Yan's hands. If Song Yan feels humiliated and doesn't do his best to treat Elder Sister, wouldn't that be dangerous?

With a reason, she no longer felt so resistant.

Thinking this, Luo Tianyi's cherry lips parted slightly:

"I... am willing!"

Gasp!

The crowd exploded.

Many people had faces full of envy, sighing that this Song Yan was truly fortunate.

Song Zhen was about to go mad with jealousy. He was clearly the most suitable man for Luo Tianyi. He had clearly already begged his mother to propose to the Luo family to marry Luo Tianyi, but now this bastard Song Yan was benefiting.

For the first time, Song Zhen felt a strong sense of regret in his heart. Perhaps he shouldn't have broken off the engagement.

If he hadn't broken it off, then the one performing the wedding ceremony with Luo Tianyi now would be him.

That was his future wife! How could she perform the wedding ceremony with another man? In that instant, Song Zhen even felt that his head had turned green. He was not very smart to begin with, and due to Yang Shi's doting, he was arrogant and reckless. He just felt his head get hot, an impulse became uncontrollable, and he shouted in a stern voice:

"I disagree."

It's really been a lively day today. The surrounding guests had strange expressions. Could it be that the previous humiliation wasn't enough? Is there something wrong with this guy? It's said that there's a type of person who gets more excited the more they are humiliated. Could Song Zhen be this type of person?

Such a pervert.

I'll stay far away from him in the future.

The faint smile on Luo Yuheng's face also gradually turned cold and grim. The entire main hall became chillingly cold with her, and the atmosphere grew exceptionally tense.

Her long, slender eyes stared icily at Song Zhen. Although she didn't say a word, the pressure was constantly increasing. The corners of her eyes were twitching slightly, a clear sign that her patience with Song Zhen had reached its limit.

Song Yun's heart skipped a beat. Seeing that Song Zhen still wanted to say something, he hurriedly clamped a hand over his mouth and forcefully pushed Song Zhen back down into his chair.

Song Zhen was still struggling. Song Yun's eyes sharpened, and he hissed in a low voice:

"Shut up."

Creak!

Although he was the elder brother and Song Yun was just the seventh brother, for some reason, when Song Yun stared at him so intently, Song Zhen felt an inexplicable chill and didn't dare to continue speaking after his throat bobbed.

Seeing Song Zhen quiet down, Song Yun let out a heavy breath and bowed to Luo Yuheng:

"My fifth brother is a boorish man. Madam, please don't lower yourself to his level. Since the Ninth Brother has already married into the Luo family, all matters will be decided by the Luo family."

Luo Yuheng's expression softened slightly. She shot a look at the old servant woman officiating the wedding and led Luo Tianyi away to change into her wedding dress.

"Old Seven, why did you stop me just now?"

Song Zhen, sitting back in his chair, was indignant. Watching the woman he had taken a fancy to go and change into a bright red wedding dress, yet the groom wasn't him—this was more unbearable than killing him.

"It's not like you don't know, I've taken a fancy to Luo Tianyi. That's your future sister-in-law. How can she marry a good-for-nothing like Song Yan?"

Song Yun and Song Lu were dumbstruck. Although Song Zhen had indeed been clamoring about it in the Duke's mansion, they had all thought he was just talking. Wait, you really want to marry Luo Tianyi?

"Our previous substitution in the marriage already made the Luo family dissatisfied. Fifth Brother, what makes you think the Luo family would agree to a marriage proposal?" Song Yun couldn't help but ask curiously.

Song Zhen stiffened his neck:

"Why wouldn't they agree? Does Luo Yuheng still think she's a princess? She's a commoner now. We are the Duke's mansion. Marrying Luo Tianyi to me is them marrying up. Even if the Luo family really doesn't agree, as long as Father applies some pressure..."

Song Yun and Song Lu silently looked at Song Zhen, as if trying to see if he was just joking. After looking for a few breaths, they were certain. This was what Song Zhen truly thought. Exchanging a glance, they could both see the relief in the other's eyes. Luckily, Song Zhen was only a legitimate son, not the eldest legitimate son.

If the Duke's mansion were to fall into the hands of this kind of trash, it would probably be finished.

They didn't want to bother with this kind of idiot anymore, but worried that Song Zhen would cause more trouble. Song Yun could only patiently say:

"Fifth Brother, you must remember, no matter what happens with the Luo family, that is the imperial family's business. It has nothing to do with our Duke's mansion."

"The Grand Princess is, after all, the Emperor's full-blooded sister. When she is in favor, we can interact with her, we can curry favor. When she is out of favor, it is not our place to kick her when she's down. I always tell you to read more books, but you just don't listen. In history, how many of those who meddled in the imperial family's affairs have had a good end?"

"Take for example the Crown Prince of Emperor Wu of Great Wu forcing the abdication. All those who helped the Crown Prince rebel died. Afterward, those who stood on Emperor Wu's side to suppress the rebellion and fabricate crimes for the Crown Prince also all died.”

"The Grand Princess, after all, has the same blood as His Majesty flowing in her. If we kick her when she is down and out, perhaps, when His Majesty wants to target the Song family, this kick will become the crime of 'showing contempt for the imperial clan,' the death warrant for the Duke's mansion, enough to kick the Duke's mansion into an abyss of eternal damnation."

Song Zhen no longer argued, but he didn't take Song Yun's warning to heart either.

Just as everyone was making small talk, Luo Tianyi, having changed into her wedding dress, reappeared before them. Phoenix coronet and robes of rosy clouds. Although her head was covered by a red silk bridal veil, the bright red wedding dress still outlined her exquisite curves. Perhaps because Luo Tianyi and Luo Tianxuan had similar figures, the wedding dress, which was originally tailored to Luo Tianxuan's measurements, fit Luo Tianyi perfectly.

Surrounded by the old servant woman and the handmaidens, the bride finally arrived by Song Yan's side. Gu Banxia covered her mouth and giggled, gleefully taking Luo Tianyi's wrist and placing that bright white jade hand into Song Yan's palm.

Her fingers were long and slender, cool to the touch.

It was very comfortable to hold.

The old servant woman shouted:

"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"

"Second bow to the parents!"

"The husband and wife bow to each other!"

"The ceremony is complete! Escort them to the bridal chamber!”