1314: A Thousand Peonies Bloom
1314 [E N D]

The expected day arrived. Shuwan looks beautiful in a traditional red wedding dress. Although only polished a little make up, his face already looks more radiant.

Shuwan just does not want to use makeup that is too thick. Even with the preparation of this wedding, he also did not want to be too troublesome. Even Zhang himself who made it so well with all the hustle and bustle.

Shuwan was still sitting in front of the dressing table. He looked at his face that was dressed. My heart is beating so hard. I may have a heart attack soon. His mind while wasting his breath.

“Shuwan... Ini sudah waktunya,” panggil Jianying.

“Iya sister.” Shuwan immediately covered his face using a head covering. As is the tradition of the people there. The head covering will only be opened by the husband.

Finally after the various difficulties they went through, the two were united once again by fate. On top of the guarantee, both have tied the promise of living life. Returning. But this time, there really was love between the two. No longer a political marriage based on ‘forced.’

“Ah.. When will this show be finished? I'm really tired,” complains Shuwan who is still sitting in the pelaminan. He complained because it was night but the show was not finished yet.

Zhang smiled at him,”Are you not ready for the next agenda?” ask Zhang.

“Hah? Still got another agenda?” Shuwan.

Zhang brought his lips closer to Shuwan's ears. “Of course. Isn't after this our first night?” Whisper Zhang.

DEG!

Shuwan. Things that he had never imagined would happen just like that. “A-i actually...”.

Zhang stood up immediately. “Alright ladies and gentlemen. My wife is exhausted today. So, we will rest early.”

“Yeah, you guys just carry on with your next business. But don't be so rude. I'm afraid she'll be scared!” Shouted someone among the invited guests.

Inside the cover of his face, Shuwan was really like a tomato. His face was red blushing hearing Zhang who was so taking the initiative.

Zhang looked back at his wife who was behind the cover. Without a second thought he held Shuwan ala bridal. Shuwan was immediately shocked.

“Hey, put me down! I can still walk by myself know!” shuwan.

“If you go down now, I can lose face,” Zhang said.

Shuwan no longer rebelled after hearing Zhang's words. He just cursed in his heart. Damnit damnit!

Zhang immediately took Shuwan into the bridal car. The motorcade led them to a house that they would both live in.

Once there, Shuwan helped Zhang out of the car.

Jianying got out of the other car. He approached Zhang and Shuwan who were standing on the porch of the house. “Liem, I trust my sister to you. Take care and love him. If until you make her cry, then don't blame me if I'll bring her back.”

Shuwan remained silent. He knows his brother's character. Strenuous. She is also ‘sister-complex,’ really can't bear if her sister why-why.

Zhang smiled gently. He then walked closer to his brother-in-law. “You just calm down. I used to be a fool, but after all, I've committed to trust and take care of him. If I hurt him, you can bring him back.”

Jianying nodded. “I'll hold your word as a man.” Its effects. He immediately approached Shuwan, and gave him a message. “Shuwan, now you're married to the man of your choice. His face is your face. His clothes are your clothes. You should be able to keep his honor.”

There was a strong feeling in his heart. He imagined how Jianying had been guarding him all this time. I don't feel her tears just dripping. “Kakk... I'll hear your advice. Thank you for taking care of me all this time.”

Shuwan hugged Jianying. Now it belongs to someone else. Can't depend or continue with her brother.

“Be careful of yourself. If you need my help, just call me,” Jianying said.

Shuwan. “Please take good care of grandfather.” Shuwan said.

Jianying smiled. “I know. It's getting late, I'll be home.”

“Be careful, Brother!” Shuwan's Message.

“I understand.”

The bridesmaid group also scattered away. The two main characters that night.

Seeing the already quiet and calm state, Zhang directly carried Shuwan's body.

 “A-I can walk by myself!” shuwan's cry was shocked.

“Sst... Relax Shuwan. This is the night that belongs to both of us. Can't you just support me a little bit?”

Shuwan. She understood what her husband meant. Zhang then went into the house and was greeted by his domestic assistants.

He climbed the stairs to go to the bridal room.

Arriving at the room, Zhang sat Shuwan on the edge of the bed. Not forgetting he locked the door.

Now Shuwan's heart is beating faster because only the two of them are left in the room.

Zhang approached him, and stood before him. He also opened the face cover that had covered Shuwan's face all day.

When they managed to open it, the two of them exchanged looks. Shuwan blushed in embarrassment because of it. He lowered his gaze. 

Zhang smiled at Shuwan's rare adorable behavior. It turns out that a female tiger that is so fierce on the battlefield can be like a tame cat too huh? Zhang then sat down beside Shuwan. He then grabbed Shuwan's hand which had just been linked to a tremble.

He put Shuwan's palm to his chest. “Shuwan..”.

Shuwan immediately turned his head and looked at Zhang who was beside him.

“Can you trust me?” ask Zhang gently.

Shuwan's hand could sense that Zhang's heartbeat rhythm was so fast and hunting. Just like hers. With trembling lips, Shuwan began to speak. “My body is very ugly, Liem. Many scars from the sword. Will you still like me in this condition?” ask Shuwan.

Zhang smiled gently. Her other hand touched Shuwan's cheek. “I don't care about the scars you have. Everything that happens is also because of my fault. I love you sincerely Shuwan. I always accept you and give you the most spacious place in my heart.” Zhang Reply.

Shuwan. Without feeling the warm liquid dripping on his cheeks. Zhang immediately wiped Shuwan's tears away. 

“I love you.” Zhang said softly.

Shuwan smiled gently. “I also.”

Zhang kissed Shuwan's lips. That night, a blossoming flower was picked by a love-drunk poet. The night sky seemed pink, the moon and stars were blushing because they were silent witnesses of a pair of human children who finally united their love.

***

Time keeps passing. It hasn't been three months since Shuwan and Zhang were married.

Looks like a mature man who is busy preparing for his return. Yes, it is Zhang. He's on a business trip out of town. Leaving his wife who is currently lazing at home.

Suddenly the phone rings. A special tone only for the woman he so loved.

“Honey...” the voice of a woman who is so soft is heard from behind the device.

Zhang smiled knotingly. “You want what?” zhang asked directly at the point.

“I want to eat peaches. Can you buy it for me?” 

“I'll buy as many as you want,” Zhang replied.

“Thank you. I waited for you. Emuach..” A long-distance kiss was given.

“I'll be home soon.” The phone was also cut off. Zhang smiled to himself afterwards.

Finally, Zhang drove home in a car driven by his assistant. On his way he also slept. How happy he was to imagine Shuwan's face waiting for him to come home, carrying a barn full of peaches.

Upon arriving home, his assistant woke Zhang up. “Master, we've arrived.”

Zhang blinked his eyes. He took a deep breath, and got out of the car. Zhang immediately ran towards the door. His assistant was carrying a basket of peaches.

He then pressed the doorbell, and Shuwan opened the door. 

Her sweet face became more beautiful when a gentle knot smile was painted on her face. Without further ado, he immediately hugged Zhang.

“At last you came back too.” Shuwan said.

“Did you miss me? We haven't seen each other in three days and you've missed me so much.”

Shwuan released his embrace, and immediately put on his pouting face. “Not only do I miss you, but also your juniors are in my stomach,” Shuwan chirped as he pointed towards his stomach.

Yes, Shuwan is pregnant with junior Zhang. He was so spoiled and sensitive. Zhang seemed to be a husband who feared a wife when Shuwan became pregnant. Saying something must be careful.  Otherwise Shuwan will get angry or cry. And the severity of Shuwan will complain to Jianying, thus making Zhang diomeli all-out by his brother-in-law.

Zhang smiled gently. He kissed Shuwan. Her hands gently caressed Shuwan's stomach, which is still not visible if she is pregnant. “Iya, yes... I'm sorry.” Zhang had always managed to tame Shuwan in this way.

“Then you have to open the peaches for me.” Shuwan Pinta.

“I'll open it. Especially for the wife and junior Zhang who is in your stomach,” Zhang added.

Shuwan smiled and immediately pulled Zhang's hand, taking him inside the house to open the peaches for him. 

“Hurry to open for me,” whine Shuwan to Zhang.

“Iya... Da... I'll open it.”

Zhang opened some fruits for Shuwan. She knows very well that since pregnancy, Shuwan's appetite has increased dramatically.

Zhang painstakingly and patiently opened the peach, and cut it so that Shuwan could easily eat it.

As soon as Zhang finished peeling and cutting the peaches, Shuwan immediately grabbed them. He ate it so greedily that he made small pieces of peaches scattered around the lips.

“Slow down, slow down. No one will be fighting with you,” Zhang said as he rubbed Shuwan's lips to remove the remaining fruit. Zhang looked at Shuwan's lips which were so casual and seductive.

Without further ado, he immediately kissed Shuwan's lips. Shuwan does not rebel, he knows that Zhang wants him. So he followed the groove and wrapped his hands around Zhang's neck.

After feeling satisfied kissing Shuwan, Zhang let go. “Truly tastes sweet,” said Zhang praising Shuwan. 

Shuwan harrumphed because Zhang said such a shameful thing. He then focused on eating his peach. 

Zhang chuckled, then hugged Shuwan again and stroked his stomach. I'll take care of you, and our kids later. I really can't wait to see this big house colored with the sound of children's cries and laughter. Inner Zhang who was feeling so happy.

After all the things they went through, now they could feel calm and happiness.

***

The moon keeps changing, now is the time for Shuwan to give birth. Zhang was seen seriously helping the sisters push through the hospital bed where Shuwan was lying. Shuwan was grimacing in pain.

They rushed into the delivery room. Zhang who was wearing a work coat has now wrapped his clothes in an operating shirt.

She gave birth to Shuwan. How much Zhang saw Shuwan in so much pain. He could only gently caress Shuwan while whispering his spirit into his wife's ear.

“You can do it, honey... I'll accompany you here.” Zhang said softly.

Shuwan nodded slowly. Now he really felt incredible pain. Shuwan began to push according to the doctor's instructions.

Faithfully and anxiously haunting Zhang's feelings, he removes the sweat dripping on Shuwan's face with a towel he accidentally brought from home.

His heart trembled with great joy at Shuwan who was struggling with death to give birth to the child he had been waiting for.

Meanwhile, Lin Quon, Jianying, and several Zhang families were waiting in front of the delivery room. They pray for the safety of Shuwan as well as the baby.

After a long struggle, finally the sound of a crying baby echoed in the room, which was also heard to come out.

Jianying and the others felt happy after hearing that. “I will be an uncle,” Jianying said with haru.

As for Zhang, he cried when he saw his red-colored son was born into the world. So did Shuwan.

Zhang carried their child, and walked over to Shuwan. He kissed Shuwan softly. “Thank you, Darling..” he said softly.

Shuwan replied with a smile. She also hugged her baby. They have now become a happy little family.

This is not the end, but a new beginning. There are still many surprises waiting for them. But for sure, love and trust become the foundation for both of them to live this life ark.

1314... It is a secret code that contains the expression love. Yi San Yi Shi - Yi Sheng Yi Shi, immortal forever. That is how the story of Zhang and Shuwan is revealed. Perhaps they will be gone, but their love will be everlasting all the time.

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