Completion of Rites (3)

"Oh." Wei Ting regained his senses in a second and straightened his clothes. He cupped his hands and bowed to Madam Li. "Second Sister-in-law, take care."

Madam Li smiled and glared at him. After sending the three little ones to Matriarch Wei, she carried the sleeping Wei Xiyue back to her courtyard.

From time to time, babbling and singing could be heard from the stage in the front courtyard. It seemed to be close and far, making one's heart itch in the night.

Wei Ting entered the room and instructed the maidservants, "Go out. There's no need to keep watch tonight."

The maidservants looked at Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao said, "Listen to Master."

"Yes."

The maidservants left.

Wei Ting came to the bed and looked at her in her red wedding dress. He asked softly, "Are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry."

After Su Xiaoxiao finished speaking, the room fell silent.

"Aren't you going to remove my veil?"