The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 242

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Chapter 242

The noodle shop was bustling from early morning.

The space that would normally be filled with the aroma of Grandmother’s broth was now covered with red cloth and lanterns.

Red silk hung grandly in front of the wide-open door, and beautifully knotted red decorations on the beams sparkled in the morning sunlight.

“Wow! It’s so pretty!”

Yang Ha-rin, who said this was her first time seeing a wedding, clasped her hands together in delight.

“Lord Dang is finally having his wedding ceremony!”

Seo-ryeon also couldn’t hide her excited expression, rejoicing as if it were her own affair.

Though I didn’t say anything, my heart was also racing with excitement.

That’s right.

Today was the wedding day of our Shin Geum, whom I love most in the world.

Recently, messengers had been busily coming and going for the betrothal gifts, name inquiry, auspicious date selection, and whatnot, and suddenly the wedding date was set.

People around said it was too rushed, but Gong Pae-cheon’s drive was tremendous.

It meant he was that eager, but to onlookers, it was quite absurd.

Anyway, the groom’s procession to fetch the bride would happen shortly.

The groom’s procession was a ceremony where the groom goes to the bride’s house to personally receive the bride.

Strictly speaking, he should have gone to Sichuan, but that was impossible, so Grandmother’s shop was designated as the bride’s house.

The inside and outside of the restaurant were completely awash in red waves.

Looking at it, I felt deeply moved.

I was the one who had wished most for Grandmother’s marriage, but now that Grandmother was actually getting married, I felt bewildered.

It was finally starting to feel a bit real.

“Seolha! Let’s hurry and go see Lord Dang. She should be finished with her makeup by now.”

“Right, Sister Seolha. Let’s go! Let’s go!”

Seo-ryeon and Yang Ha-rin grabbed me from both sides and dragged me into the restaurant.

Why am I suddenly getting nervous?

After taking a deep breath in front of Grandmother’s room, I just poked my head inside.

Inside, some woman was carefully applying powder to Grandmother’s face.

Then Yang Ha-rin popped out from below my face.

“Gasp!”

Yang Ha-rin chattered upon seeing Grandmother in bridal makeup.

“As expected, the Three Beauties of Jungwon are different! How is that a woman in her forties? Crazy, just crazy!”

Seo-ryeon’s head appeared above mine.

She too couldn’t help but admire Grandmother.

“Lord Gong must have been enchanted by Lord Dang’s beauty! My goodness, you’re so beautiful!”

Three heads including mine were stacked like a sandwich beside the door frame.

“Pfft!”

When Grandmother, who had been glancing at us chattering with only our heads poking out, finally couldn’t hold back her laughter, the makeup artist cautioned her.

“Bride, you mustn’t laugh.”

“Yes…”

Seeing Grandmother obediently respond made me burst into laughter again.

“Grandmother, see you later!”

I waved at Shin Geum and quickly left the room.

“Now, you’ve all prepared, right?”

I put my hands on my hips and solemnly asked Seo-ryeon and Yang Ha-rin.

The three of us were the bridesmaids for Grandmother’s wedding today.

What do bridesmaids do?

That’s right – tormenting the groom.

This was Grandmother’s once-in-a-lifetime wedding, and I intended to do everything I could.

“You know it has to be questions that can’t be answered easily, right?”

“Of course! That’s how we can give penalties!”

“I’ve selected things that would embarrass Lord Gong.”

“Oh, Seo-ryeon! You’re truly my bodyguard!”

After all, a wedding should create unforgettable memories.

I was the warrior leading that charge today.

“But what’s the penalty?”

Haven’t you watched TV?

Oh right, there’s no TV here, so you couldn’t have.

“Something like making him cheer three times.”

I added with a grin.

“Making the groom shout ‘I’ll do whatever the bride tells me to do!’ three times. How’s that?”

“Oh! That sounds fun!”

“There’s also carrying Grandmother on his back and doing a hundred push-ups.”

“Would that be possible with Lord Gong’s stamina? He’s always just sitting at his desk…”

“If he can’t do it, he’ll be embarrassed.”

If he wants to take our Grandmother, he should be able to do at least that much easily!

“So what questions did you prepare?”

At my question, Yang Ha-rin lifted her chin and said confidently.

“Name ten of the bride’s good points while counting to ten.”

“While counting to ten? Is that possible?”

“That’s why we’re doing it!”

“Hahaha!”

All three of us burst into giggles without exception.

I was already looking forward to seeing how Gong Pae-cheon’s face would change, since he rarely gets flustered.

“The groom is coming!”

At the shout from outside, we all rushed out.

Bang!

Pop-pop-bang!

As firecrackers went off in succession, the morning air stirred.

When the firecracker sounds shook the alley, people poured out from nearby shops.

“He’s here! He’s here!”

Pop-bang!

Firecrackers went off again and the sound of hoofbeats became clearer.

Behind Gong Pae-cheon dressed in groom’s ceremonial clothes, a red palanquin followed.

The corners of Gong Pae-cheon’s mouth, holding the reins as he approached, kept twitching as he couldn’t contain his joy.

“Hmph!”

Perhaps finding that sight distasteful, Eok Grandfather let out a displeased sigh.

Understanding his feelings completely, I silently squeezed Grandfather’s hand tightly.

“Father-in-law.”

Gong Pae-cheon, who had arrived in front of the noodle shop, quickly dismounted and bowed.

“You’ve come?”

“Yes. I’ve come to escort the bride.”

“…Go inside and see.”

Many emotions seemed to pass through Eok Grandfather’s eyes for a moment, but in the end, he stepped aside obediently.

“Wait!”

But as Grandmother’s granddaughter, I couldn’t let him pass so easily.

“There are still rites of passage left!”

“That’s right!”

“You cannot pass like this!”

With me at the center, Seo-ryeon and Yang Ha-rin stood side by side, blocking Gong Pae-cheon’s way.

“You must pass through three gates!”

“Two!”

“Dong!”

At my declaration, Seo-ryeon and Yang Ha-rin added their cheers.

Even though we hadn’t practiced, seeing how well we matched seemed to show that the time we’d spent together was playing its role.

“First gate!”

Yang Ha-rin held up one finger and stepped forward.

It was a line she had ambitiously prepared all night.

“Name the bride’s good points while I count to ten! One, two, three…”

As soon as Yang Ha-rin threw out the question, she began counting rapidly.

It was at such a speed that you couldn’t tell if she wanted an answer or not.

However, Gong Pae-cheon was no pushover either.

“Her eyes shine like obsidian, her lips are beautiful, and her skin is like white jade. Her gait overflows with elegance, her voice is clear, and her laughter is sweet. Her fingers are like seeing delicate jade hands, and her hair is softer than silk. She’s more resolute than any man, and she’s a wonderful woman who knows how to take responsibility for her words.”

Watching Gong Pae-cheon pour out Grandmother’s good points like an impassioned speech without even breathing in between, I was somewhat amazed.

Now I see – this man is crazy about our grandmother, isn’t he?

Isn’t this level quite severe?

“Five, six, sev… huh, huh? Huh?”

Yang Ha-rin, who had been counting rapidly, was also flustered by the smooth answers and just closed her mouth.

“Pass…”

I had no choice but to move on to the next, sending a look that said I was counting only on Seo-ryeon.

Seo-ryeon nodded and stepped forward confidently.

“Indeed, you are skilled with words.”

“This much is basic.”

“This one won’t be easy.”

Even at Seo-ryeon’s words, Gong Pae-cheon was overflowing with confidence.

“The second gate is entertaining us with song and dance!”

Seo-ryeon looked at me as if asking how about that.

Song and dance, unless you were born with considerable natural rhythm, was not something you could easily show off in front of others, and required a personality that didn’t get embarrassed.

There was no way Gong Pae-cheon could do it.

Seo-ryeon, and of course I too, were confident of this.

Swoosh!

“…?”

But something seemed wrong.

Gong Pae-cheon raised one eyebrow slightly, then took out a folding fan from his chest and opened it.

Then he began reciting a poem.

” (gwangpungryuwolcho) In the clear wind, the moon also rises, (sinlimgeumhwaseo) In the new green, brilliant flowers also bloom.”

Gong Pae-cheon’s voice was low and deep.

With just a snap of his wrist, he lightly flicked the folding fan, and the fan’s tip fluttered in curves.

At that moment, Gong Pae-cheon’s feet moved.

” (jeonginhuichunwol) The beloved one admiring the spring moon.”

The step he took slightly forward spread out softly like waves.

” (yojoyerago) Gracefully trails her skirt hem.”

The movement of his shoulders was natural, his motions were flexible, and his footwork was both proper and free.

His dance was graceful and smooth like a crane riding the wind.

It even led to a situation where the watching people each hummed along in delight.

The second gate was also our complete defeat.

Now only the final gate remained.

I stood before Gong Pae-cheon with tragic resolve.

“How well does the groom know the bride’s heart?”

I glared at Gong Pae-cheon and launched a series of questions.

“What is the bride’s favorite food?”

“Noodles!”

“What is the bride’s frequent verbal habit?”

“‘Can’t be helped.’ But she herself never knows how to give up.”

Oh, you know that much?

“Then what is the bride’s most treasured possession?”

“The jade hairpin she received from her granddaughter.”

“What flower does the bride like?”

“Camellia flowers. She’s never said she likes them with her mouth, but her gaze lingers on them for a long time.”

Geez!

How does he not stumble even once?

I was getting gradually annoyed.

“What season does the bride like?”

“Summer.”

“Explain the reason too!”

“Because it’s the season she met you, Seolha. Clear seol and summer ha. That’s why your name became Seolha, isn’t it.”

“What! Our grandmother told you that story too?”

“Most of what comes from Lady Dang’s mouth is about you.”

“…So are you disappointed?”

“How could I be. Lady Dang’s joy is my joy.”

Ugh, I lost. I lost!

This was my complete defeat.

It was impossible from the start to beat this romantic man.

“…Pass!”

Having safely passed through the third gate, Gong Pae-cheon entered the shop with dignity.

We three followed behind with our lips pouting.

When we finally entered the room where Grandmother was, Gong Pae-cheon’s body froze like a stone statue.

That man’s eyes shook like trembling aspen leaves.

Our grandmother is heart-stoppingly pretty, right?

Mister, do you know how blessed you are!

Hmph!

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