Film and Television World Life Record

He should have done these things when he married Su Tan'er.

However, Su Tan'er was somewhat resistant to the marriage arranged by her grandfather at that time, and went to another place to handle matters on the wedding day. Naturally, the process of visiting relatives and friends was not carried out. Now it can be considered to make up for it.

During the visits, Su Tan'er would also tell him about everyday family matters and interesting stories among relatives.

Occasionally, some members of the Su family would take advantage of the festive atmosphere before the New Year to say a few words of celebration, but their words always implied that they were short of money; some would come directly to complain that they had run out of pocket money and were now very short of cash.

In short, they all want to spend some money.

Su Tan'er treated her brothers and sisters well. As long as they knew their limits and patiently listened to Su Tan'er's nagging and instructions, they could still get some money from them.

It's not a lot, but it's not a small amount either—thirty or fifty strings of cash, enough for them to drink and frolic on the Qinhuai River for a few nights.

Whenever this happened, seeing Su Tan'er's earnest lectures and admonitions, Li Mu truly admired her.

Anyone with eyes could see that these people were basically there to freeload, and Su Tan'er could see that too, but she seemed to know nothing and patiently listened to their various reasons.

No matter what reason the other party gave, she always acted as if she believed them, and sometimes she would sincerely offer advice and remind them not to spend money recklessly.

She was incredibly kind; even after these people left, she still smiled and remained composed, telling Li Mu amusing stories about her cousins, demonstrating the utmost brotherly love and respect.

Perhaps she still has some greenness in handling many things, but the sense of proportion she demonstrates in her actions is already quite remarkable for her age.

In addition to visiting relatives and friends of the Su family, Old Master Su also began to gradually delegate authority, and Su Tan'er took charge of more affairs and needed to visit more people.

Especially during the Chinese New Year, business partners need to be visited and maintained.

Li Mu was inevitably drafted again, but he was still competent as a figurehead.

When Su Tan'er was discussing business or catching up with old friends, Li Mu would drink tea and occasionally chime in, so as not to be too distant.

These merchants also knew his reputation; he was a famous talented man in Jiangning, not only good at writing lyrics but also even better at calligraphy. Although he was a son-in-law, no one dared to neglect him.

Everyone treated him with great respect, and some even took the opportunity to ask him for his calligraphy on the spot.

Li Mu's calligraphy has recently become incredibly sought after, and given his deliberate restraint, it's extremely difficult for the average person to obtain his work.

After a few busy days, having visited everyone he needed to, Li Mu finally had some free time when Su Tan'er's best childhood friend, Su Danhong, returned to Jiangning. The two best friends, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, caught up.

As the only son of the first wife, Su Boyong harbored some resentment about not having a son, which led to his inconsistent treatment of Su Tan'er when she was young.

After Su Tan'er became sensible, she inevitably became rebellious and even isolated for a period of time. At that time, besides her three maids Chan'er, Juan'er, and Xing'er, the only person who accompanied her was Su Danhong, the eldest daughter of her cousin Su Yunsong, who was then the manager of Jiangning.

Sudan Hong was also a lively and active person, but she gradually became more gentle as she grew up. After Su Yunsong went to manage affairs in other places and left Jiangning, the two sisters rarely met.

Now that she's back, Su Tan'er is naturally happy. She puts down the account book in her hand and asks, "Where is Cousin Danhong now?"

Juan'er said, "I ran into a few shopkeepers in the front yard and we were talking there, so I haven't left yet."

Su Tan'er knew that her cousin was already married and that her husband was a manager of the Su family's cloth shop. They had also had a son this year, so she did not attend Su Tan'er's wedding.

Su Tan'er said, "Okay! Let's go take a look." She tightened her silver-white fox fur coat and walked towards the front yard with a smile.

After passing through courtyards, I saw Sudan Red, dressed in red: "Sister Hong!"

"Sister Tan'er."

The two had not seen each other for a long time. After exchanging pleasantries, Su Danhong asked about Su Tan'er's recent situation.

"It's been two years since I last saw you, and you've already gotten married. I heard that your husband was personally chosen by the old man. It's a pity that I was pregnant when you got married, and it was inconvenient to travel by carriage, so I couldn't make it back."

"What about my brother-in-law? I've heard he's quite a talented man."

Su Tan'er blushed slightly: "Husband...husband is very good."

Sudan Red grinned wickedly, "Very good, very good in what way..."

Su Tan'er glared at her: "Sister Hong, if you want to know, just ask Li Heng when you see him."

Su Danhong smiled with a hint of smugness, "It seems that Tan'er is satisfied with this marriage. Actually, a few years ago, I thought that your uncle would find you a husband named Xi Junyu... Manager Xi is quite capable, but he is not very suitable for the Su family. I didn't expect that the old man would personally find you a suitable husband."

"My brother-in-law is quite famous. I used to hear people in Hangzhou often singing his poem 'Shuidiao Getou'. At first, I thought it was just a coincidence, but after inquiring, I found out it really was my brother-in-law. Not only is he good at poetry, but I also heard that his calligraphy is exceptional. As soon as I arrived in Jiangning, I heard that his calligraphy was worth a fortune."

"Sister Tan'er is so lucky!"

Su Tan'er's face showed a hint of slyness: "Sister Hong, back then we had a competition to see who could find a perfect husband, and now it seems that I have won."

Sudan Hong was both amused and exasperated. The two joked around for a while, inevitably chatting about gossip and even some bedroom matters.

Suddenly, Su Danhong covered her mouth in shock, looked Su Tan'er up and down, and after a long while said, "So, you've been married for more than half a year and haven't consummated your marriage yet. You still... your husband won't have any problems, will he?"

Su Tan'er blushed slightly and glared at Su Danhong: "My husband is fine, of course. The main problem is that I couldn't accept my grandfather's arrangements at first, and I ran away on the wedding day. But after I came back, I found that my husband is actually quite good, and I slowly began to accept him. However, we've been living separately since then, and I think it's fine this way. My husband respects me, so we've stayed like this..."

Sudan Red opened her eyes wide and looked at Su Tan'er: "You really have met a good husband. You can even tolerate this."

"However, let me give you a piece of advice: since you're satisfied with your husband, don't delay any longer. You might think your brother-in-law is generous and doesn't care, but as a woman, sometimes you need to be more proactive and gentle. No matter how beautiful you are, if you're too assertive, men will get tired of you after a while. Women need to know how to be gentle and use softness to overcome hardness."

Su Tan'er blushed and said, "Sister Hong...you..."

Su Danhong said, "It's only because it's you, Tan'er, that I wouldn't say it so bluntly to anyone else. But Tan'er, I have to tell you one more thing: you've been married for more than half a year now, and you're satisfied with your husband, so what's there to be embarrassed about? Move in together soon."

Su Tan'er blushed and nodded. Usually composed, her heart was pounding like a deer's, and she was a little unsure of what to do.

Sudan Red said nothing more, but just watched with a smile.

In the courtyard, two figures, one in red and one in white, complemented each other beautifully.

……

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. A light snow began to fall from the sky. The Su family held a grand banquet. The third branch of the Su family, many relatives and friends, some elders who worked for the Su family, and some stewards and servants of the mansion all took their seats in the light snow.

Amidst the clamor and bustle of the crowd, countless flames illuminated the Su residence as bright as day. With its green tiles, flying eaves, carved corridors, and painted beams, the banquet was a lively affair, with everyone laughing, chatting, and toasting each other in great joy.

Li Mu and Su Tan'er sat together, feeling the lively atmosphere around them, and seemed to be infected by it as well.

"My lord." Su Tan'er picked up a wine cup and poured it for the two of them: "My lord, I would like to offer you a toast."

Li Mu looked at her with surprise: "Okay!"

After drinking a cup of wine, Su Tan'er's face flushed red: "Husband, thank you for indulging Tan'er so much."

Li Mu laughed and said, "You are my wife, why be so polite?"

Su Tan'er smiled at Li Mu: "My husband is a very good person."

Li Mu held her hand and said, "My wife is a very good person too."

The two smiled at each other, a faint sweetness filling their eyes.

Since it was New Year's Eve, the banquet started early and ended early, concluding before eight o'clock.

The two returned to the courtyard hand in hand, stood in front of the second-floor railing, and looked down at the lights in front of them.

Su Tan'er said gently, "Husband!"

Looking at her blushing face, which was incredibly alluring, Li Mu couldn't help but gently pull her into his arms.

Su Tan'er did not resist and softly called out "Husband" again.

The two leaned against the railing, remaining silent for a moment, enjoying the rare tranquility. After a long while, Li Mu whispered something in Su Tan'er's ear, and Su Tan'er's pretty face, including her ears, instantly turned bright red.

Although there was no answer, their attitude spoke volumes.

With a mischievous grin on his face, Li Mu swept her up in a princess carry and carried her into the room.

Chapter 595 The Wedding Ceremony and the Assassination

As Li Mu carried her into the room and placed her on the bed, Su Tan'er's heart raced and her face flushed.

There was no large red "double happiness" character. Li Mu lit two red candles and looked at Su Tan'er, whose eyes were somewhat dazed.

"My wife, shall we drink a toast together?"

Su Tan'er seemed to remember something, and quickly got up, opened the cabinet in the room. All the things in the cabinet were things Su Tan'er had prepared before Li Mu moved in.

After rummaging through drawers and cabinets, she took out a folded white cloth from the bottom shelf and shyly spread it in the center of the bed, her face turning even redder.

Then, somewhat at a loss, she gritted her teeth, took off her silver-white fox fur coat and white embroidered shoes, looked at her long skirt, and sat there hunched over, not knowing what to do.

Should I take it off myself... or should I let my husband do it...? It's just too embarrassing.

Finally, she simply gave up and buryed her head in the sand like an ostrich. She lay in bed, pulled up the covers, closed her eyes, and let her husband do it.

Li Mu pulled down the mosquito net, climbed onto the bed, and then there was a rustling sound of clothes being undressed. Su Tan'er lay there with her face flushed, her eyes slightly open. Seeing that the room was still brightly lit and her husband was looking at her with a smile, she couldn't help but feel extremely embarrassed.

She gently bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth and said in a low, mosquito-like voice, "Husband, the lamp!"

Li Mu laughed, walked over, and blew out the candle, immediately dimming the light.

Returning to the bedside, seeing Su Tan'er's anxious face, he then bent down...

……

The next day was New Year's Day. Li Mu opened his eyes, looked at the little lady in his arms, and kissed her cheek. The delicate body in his arms trembled slightly, as if she had also woken up, but she was too embarrassed to continue pretending to be asleep.

Li Mu smiled, not exposing the truth, and prepared to get up, after all, it was the first day of the Lunar New Year.

After getting dressed and getting out of bed, just as she was about to open the door, a faint voice came from behind her: "Husband."

Li Mu said gently, "You're awake. You're not feeling well, so rest a while longer."

Su Tan'er nodded shyly: "Today is New Year's Day, and we still need to pay New Year's visits. We can't get up too late. Husband, please call Chan'er and Juan'er over."

Li Mu nodded: "There's no need to rush. I'll go call Chan'er and Juan'er."

Stepping out of the room, Li Mu took a deep breath and smiled. After being married for more than half a year, they had finally consummated their marriage.