eurekapd Chapter 137: Wedding Banquet (3)
Chapter 137: Wedding Banquet (3)
At this moment, Li Suyue's hatred for Wang Shuangshuang was like a ferocious beast, biting wildly in her chest.
Wan Ze could only harden his heart and pretend not to see Li Suyue's grievances that surged like the tide. His heart felt as if it was being pressed by a huge rock, dull and depressed, but he had to maintain calm on his face.
He secretly swore that when today's tangled situation was resolved, he would personally make Wang Shuangshuang disappear from this world, even if he had to use all means to give his beloved woman a satisfactory explanation.
However, he could not express this resolute feeling in words at this moment in front of everyone, and could only bury it deep in the darkest corner of his heart.
The corners of the headmaster's wife's mouth rose slightly, and there was a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. She looked at Li Suyue's face, which was almost distorted by anger and humiliation, as if she was appreciating a wonderful work of art.
Then, she reached out and gently patted Wang Shuangshuang's hand. The warmth of her hand seemed to convey a kind of silent support. She showed Wang Shuangshuang a gentle smile. There was relief and pride in that smile. This daughter-in-law, who was usually not favored by her, finally made her look at her with new eyes today, just like a dusty pearl that suddenly bloomed with dazzling light.
This scene was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into Li Suyue's eyes. Her eyes instantly became sinister and vicious, like an evil ghost emerging from the depths of hell.
The rage burning in her eyes seemed to ignite the air around her. She bit her lips tightly, almost to the point of bleeding, and the hatred in her heart grew wildly like a vine.
With the support of the headmaster's wife, Wang Shuangshuang seemed to have found a solid backing, no longer a lonely bird with no help. She raised her chin slightly, glanced at the somewhat bewildered emcee beside her, and a clear voice rang out in the hall: "This auspicious day cannot be missed, let's continue the ceremony!"
Her words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples among the crowd once again.
At this point, Wan Aotian frowned, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
He knew very well that if he tried to stop it by force at this moment, the Wanjian Sect would become a laughing stock in the martial arts world, and its hard-earned reputation would be ruined.
So, when the host looked at him with an inquiring look, he sighed slightly and nodded helplessly.
"Bow to your parents!" The master of ceremonies' high-pitched voice sounded again, like the beating of a war drum, appearing particularly abrupt in this tense atmosphere.
Thus, under the curious gazes of the onlookers, which were like searchlights, the sound of singing and nodding echoed in the lobby.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wan Ze knelt down like a puppet with his soul taken away. His movements were mechanical but neat. His eyes were a little empty and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
But Li Suyue seemed to be nailed to the spot, and did not move for a long time. Her face was full of a complex expression of stubbornness and humiliation. Her eyes were filled with tears, and the tears were rolling in her eyes, about to fall, just like the dewdrops swaying on the lotus leaves in the early morning, making her look even more pitiful, which made people feel pity.
"Su Yue, believe me." Wan Ze suddenly stood up. His movements were gentle but carried unquestionable strength. He reached out to hold Li Su Yue's slightly trembling shoulders. He leaned close to her ear and whispered something in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Then, Wan Ze supported Li Suyue and slowly knelt down together as if he was holding a rare treasure.
Looking at the couple kneeling in front of her and exchanging glances, Wang Shuangshuang's heart was calm, like a pool of stagnant water.
The love I once had for this man had long been worn away by countless lonely nights and his betrayal.
Now, she looked at him as if he were a stranger, even with a hint of disgust.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!" As the last word of the song sounded like thunder, Li Suyue's heart suddenly tightened.
She knew that she had no other choice at this moment. Even though she was unwilling, she could only swallow the bitter pill and endure the humiliation for the time being.
She gritted her teeth and slowly bowed towards Wanze. That action seemed to have exhausted all her strength, and every inch of her skin told of her helplessness and grievance.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shuangshuang had no intention of letting Li Suyue off easily. She raised her chin slightly, a cold glint flashed in her eyes, and a mocking arc curved the corners of her mouth. Then, she parted her red lips and said coldly, "Since this concubine has entered the house today, shouldn't she serve a cup of tea to me, the principal wife, according to etiquette? If this step is omitted, and word gets out, I'm afraid people will laugh at our Wanjian Sect for having no rules, which is not good."
Her voice was crisp but as sharp as an ice knife. Every word stabbed at Li Suyue mercilessly, echoing clearly in the lobby, making the air around them seem a little colder.
This undisguised humiliation was like a heavy slap in the face, slapping Li Suyue's already fragile face hard, making her cheeks burn with pain instantly.
Her eyes instantly turned red and filled with tears. The tears were rolling in her eyes. She looked at Wan Ze with red eyes and full of expectation. Her eyes seemed to be asking him for help, hoping that the man she loved deeply could stand up at this time and protect her from this sudden embarrassment.
However, just as Wan Ze was about to speak, he was interrupted by the majestic voice of the headmaster's wife.
"Bring the tea." The headmaster's wife had a cold expression and an unquestionable tone. Her eyes were like she was examining a servant who had made a mistake, causing everyone around her to shudder.
Soon, a maid came over tremblingly carrying tea.
The exquisite teacup gleamed coldly in the candlelight, as if mocking Li Suyue's current embarrassment.
At this time, people in the crowd began to whisper to each other.
"Li Suyue is probably in big trouble! It seems the wife won't let her go easily." A young disciple in green whispered to the person next to him, with a glimmer of pity in his eyes.
"Hmph! It's her own fault that a girl from a brothel dared to climb up the social ladder. Now she's in trouble." An older man of the world snorted disdainfully, his arms crossed over his chest, looking like he was enjoying a good show.
"Young Master Wan has made things so complicated. Li Suyue is also pitiful." A woman sighed softly, her eyes full of sympathy.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Li Suyue. They were like a group of spectators waiting for a good show, holding their breath and waiting for her next move.
Although Wan Ze was extremely anxious at this moment, he knew very well that in front of everyone, his image and family reputation were far more important than Li Suyue's dignity.
Once he violates these so-called rules for Li Suyue, everything he has worked hard for will come to nothing, and his prestige in the martial arts world and the reputation of the Wanjian Sect will be seriously damaged.
Li Suyue clenched her teeth tightly, with such force that it seemed as if her teeth would break. Her hands were trembling slightly, but she still reached out and picked up the heavy teacup, and walked towards Wang Shuangshuang step by step with difficulty. Every step felt like stepping on a knife edge, and the pain was unbearable.
She felt that the gazes of the people around her were like countless needles piercing her body.
Wang Shuangshuang looked at her coldly, with her arms folded across her chest, showing no intention of taking the teacup. The contempt and disdain in her eyes were like materialized arrows, shooting straight at Li Suyue, as if to completely destroy her dignity.
Seeing this, the headmaster's wife frowned slightly and said in a cold tone, "Since you have become a concubine, you must fulfill your duties as a concubine. There are some things that you should not have, so don't dream of them. Our Wanjian Sect is a reputable and upright sect, and we cannot let people like you ruin our reputation."
"When serving tea, we must follow the rules. We must not let our entire Wanjian Sect become a laughing stock because of you."
The two sentences from the headmaster's wife were like another loud slap in the face, slapping Li Suyue's already scarred face.
Her eyes were red, and the tears in her eyes finally burst out. Her legs softened and she knelt down with a plop. She choked and said, "My concubine Su Yue... please have some tea, Madam."
The voice, filled with endless humiliation and unwillingness, echoed in the lobby, making people feel sad. Many people were slightly moved, but they could only sigh silently.