Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1311: Getting Married

Qin San Lang, concerned that she might be frightened, altered the phrase "kill without mercy."

Gu Jinli, upon hearing this, declared, "Today already marks the tenth day, leaving only ten more. Return home with me swiftly so we can arrange our wedding with Third Grandpa, Third Grandma, and my parents."

Their wedding was initially planned for the conclusion of March next year, following her birthday. In this December, Brother Luo Wu and Eldest Sister were slated to wed, but circumstances now compel them to journey to the Northwest. There is no time for delay; the marriage must precede their departure.

As she spoke, she took Qin San Lang’s hand and hurried them towards home.

Observing her profile, Qin San Lang was filled with a mix of guilt and gratitude. Her kindness towards him was immense, yet he found himself unable to provide her with a proper wedding ceremony.

With a sudden push, Gu Jinli opened her family’s door. Standing near the corridor behind it was Brother Cheng, bundled up like a ball and holding a bowl of soy milk. He shot her an annoyed glare and asked, "Bai Cai, you’re back?"

Hmph, yesterday she personally went to bring Brother San Lang back. Last night they even shared dinner and ate pine nuts together. This morning, she rushed to Brother San Lang’s house while he was ordered by Big Brother to clear snow with Da Tuan all morning. Second Sister did nothing, yet always made this vegetable watcher worry.

Gu Jinli regarded Brother Cheng with a wide grin and announced, "Congratulations, you won’t have to watch the vegetable field anymore."

She then inquired, "Is everyone presently at home? I have something significant to relay to them. If anyone is absent, dispatch someone to summon them back immediately."

Brother Cheng’s brow furrowed as he listened to his Second Sister and asked, "Second Sister, what exactly do you mean?"

Not watch the vegetable field anymore?

Could it be that Brother San Lang has finally lost patience with Second Sister’s formidable demeanor and intends to dissolve the engagement?

How could such a thing be possible?

Brother Cheng unsheathed the small knife that Qin San Lang had gifted him and declared fiercely, "Brother San Lang, are you treating my Second Sister unfairly?"

With a swift smack, Gu Jinli hit his head and retorted, "Don’t be ridiculous, put the knife away at once. Your Second Sister is getting married."

What!

Brother Cheng stood frozen. Getting married?

What absurdity was Second Sister spouting? Wasn't Eldest Sister the one scheduled to get married?

Qin San Lang patted his head, a smile playing on his lips, and confirmed, "Indeed, an unforeseen event has occurred at the camp, necessitating an earlier marriage for your Second Sister and me."

Ah?

If Brother San Lang vouches for it, then it must be true.

Brother Cheng glanced from Gu Jinli to Qin San Lang, experiencing a surge of conflicting emotions—delight that his Second Sister was finally uniting with the man she cherished, yet sorrow that his precious Bai Cai was about to be transplanted elsewhere!

For a moment, the young boy’s face contorted with a whirlwind of sentiments.

Gu Jinli instructed, "Cease your facial contortions; go quickly and find someone to summon Grandpa Qin back as well."

At this juncture, if Elder Qin were not at his own residence, he would likely be lending assistance at the workshop.

Brother Cheng promptly called out towards Da Tuan, who was stationed in the gatehouse, "Da Tuan, Da Tuan, hasten to the workshop and summon Father, Big Brother, Third Grandpa, and Grandpa Qin."

Second Sister is getting married!

"Understood." Da Tuan responded, offered a salute to Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli, and then expeditiously departed to gather the individuals from the workshop.

Gu Dashan and the others returned with haste, entering the family dining room to find Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli kneeling on the floor. Third Grandma, Mrs. Cui, and Jinxiu were seated at the table, weeping openly. They immediately inquired, "What transpired? Why the tears? Cease your weeping; we have weathered far greater storms. Let us discuss this matter calmly first."

He then moved to assist Qin San Lang, saying, "Is there some misunderstanding? Rise quickly and explain yourselves to us; the family will not place blame upon you."

San Lang has always been an upright young man; even if he erred, it would not be a significant transgression.

Qin San Lang, remaining knelt, presented General Guo’s letter and orders to Gu Dashan, stating, "Uncle Dashan, I implore you to examine these."

Gu Dashan accepted the documents and began to read. Encountering unfamiliar characters, he sought clarification from Gu Jin’an. Upon grasping the complete import, his countenance turned ashen, and he nearly collapsed: "San Lang, you, you are being dispatched to the Northwest... what about Xiao Yu?!"

The engagement was already settled, with their marriage set for March of the following year. If San Lang were to depart for the Northwest now, what if something were to befall Xiao Yu?

Xiao Yu had already endured considerable hardship and could not bear the agony of perpetual widowhood!

Gu Dashan’s heart ached profoundly, and tears began to stream down his face.

Gu Jinli, however, looked at her father and said with a smile, "Father, it is not merely Brother Qin who is going to the Northwest; it is both Brother Qin and I who will be going. General Guo’s correspondence explicitly permits the inclusion of family members, with no numerical limitations."

This directive from the Emperor was primarily issued due to the significant loss of life in the Northwest. His Majesty intended to relocate a number of people, ideally entire families—both men and women—to repopulate the region and ensure its future.

For what purpose would one reclaim lost cities if there were no inhabitants to occupy them?

"What? You're going too?!" Gu Dashan exclaimed in shock. "No, no, that Northwest region is far too perilous. It's not a place for a young lady like you..."

As a father, Gu Dashan found himself unable to articulate the full extent of the danger. He turned to Mrs. Cui, saying, "His mother, you need to speak with Xiao Yu. She absolutely cannot go to the Northwest!"

However, Gu Jinli interjected, "Dad, I'm already engaged to Brother Qin and am considered part of the Qin family. Furthermore, the ancient texts state that husbands and wives should face hardships together. If Brother Qin goes to the Northwest to fight while I remain at home, enjoying comfort, we would be like birds on the same tree, flying apart when disaster strikes. Do you want your daughter to be a heartless wretch who only cares for her own well-being and not her husband's life?"

This...?

Gu Dashan's mouth hung open, utterly lost for words, as Gu Jinli's reasoning had left him speechless.

Gu Jin'an shot her a glare. "Your logic is so convoluted. Be quiet for now, get up, and sit properly. Let's calmly discuss our next course of action."

"Understood." Gu Jinli nodded with a smile, assisting Qin San Lang to his feet. Neither of them sat, instead standing off to the side like two children who had misbehaved.

Witnessing this, Elder Qin bowed to Third Grandpa, Third Grandma, Gu Dashan, and Mrs. Cui. "Brother Gu, Dashan, I offer my sincerest apologies for the trouble and inconvenience our family has caused you."

Elder Qin sympathized with Gu Jinli, not wanting such a young girl to endure suffering in the Northwest. Yet, he also felt for San Lang, understanding the profound depth of San Lang's affection for Little Xiao Yu.

Ever since the Qin family's calamity, San Lang had grown increasingly reserved, rarely offering a genuine smile. It was only after Little Xiao Yu helped him emerge from the shadow of his family's troubles that he truly began to smile once more.

San Lang held Little Xiao Yu in the highest regard. Since she had called him grandfather, how could he possibly stand by and witness his unspoken wishes go unfulfilled?

Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui quickly stepped back, hesitant to accept Elder Qin's gesture.

However, Third Grandpa accepted it, let out a sigh, and said to Elder Qin, "Brother Qin, please take a seat. Let us discuss this after we are seated."

"Very well." Elder Qin complied, sitting down, but he only occupied half the seat, a clear display of the groom's side's deference.

Seeing this, Third Grandpa truly had nothing more to add. He then instructed Third Grandma and Mrs. Cui, "Take Little Xiao Yu and have a serious talk with her about the dangers of the Northwest. If, after hearing everything, she still expresses willingness, then our two families will proceed with further discussions."