Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator
Marrying Mr. Right
There was a red bridal veil covering his eyes. He could see the stitches behind the embroidery: a pair of mandarin ducks, representing love and devotion. The tiny pearls attached to the veil’s tassels swayed with his every move, tracing beautiful arcs.
A delicate watery fragrance was drifting in the air, creating a calming atmosphere within the room.
Kim Taehyung lifted the veil slightly and cast a measuring gaze over the arrangements of the bridal chamber.
There was a pair of red wedding candles as thick as a child’s arm burning on the table, and a basket of red eggs in front of them. A decorative screen made of agarwood with a carving of the four seasons stood next to the table. There were even square pieces of Lantian jade, each about the same size, inlaid on the screen.
This scene was exactly the same as the one described in the novel!
A wave of joy burst forth in Kim Taehyung's heart. He had really transmigrated into the novel he had been reading, and he had even taken the place of the Mc.
What he was experiencing now was the beginning of the novel.
Kim Taehyung was filled with expectation. Now that he was the Mc, he could marry the perfect man described in the novel!
He was not going to violate his marriage vows like the novel’s Mc, Kim Taehyung had. He was going to be a virtuous wife, pass carefree days with his husband, and properly manage his own household in order to make up for the previous regrets that he had had in the modern world.
It was a pity that he had only read halfway through the book before he had been transmigrated.
While he was lost in his thoughts, the sound of footsteps and voices came from outside the room. Kim Taehyung hurriedly lowered his veil and corrected his posture.
Someone
Fuyan: A flustered maidservant, Fuyan, came in to remind her, "Sixth Miss, the bridal attendants and Young Master are here."
Another maidservant, Xiyan, quickly adjusted Kim Taehyung's bridal dress before standing respectfully with Fuyan to one side.
Kim Taehyung made a sound of acknowledgement. His heart was thumping in his chest and he was unbelievably nervous inside. He felt like his heart was about to leap out of his throat.
The bridal attendants’ congratulations rang out, followed by the candid and teasing voices of some men. In an instant, the peace in the room was broken by the noise outside, and the atmosphere turned boisterous and joyful.
Someone
“Jungkook, quick, take off the veil and let us see what kind of beauty our brother-in-law is!”
Someone
“That’s right, Jeon Jungkook, we can’t wait any longer!”
Someone
One of the bridal attendants echoed the teasing and happily picked up a golden rod from a nearby maidservant’s serving tray, passing it over to the third son of the Jeon Family. “Third Young Master, please pull aside the veil. May all your wishes come true!”
Their gazes shifted to the bride sitting in proper posture on the bed. Everyone wanted to see what the Jeon Family’s newest son-in-law looked like.
Thus, no one noticed the trace of mocking contempt that flashed through the groom’s eyes.
From behind the cover of the bridal veil, Kim Taehyung could only see a pair of black and red wedding boots in front of her. They were embroidered with a complicated pattern of flowing clouds and looked quite pretty.
The golden rod appeared under his veil. In the next second, the red that had filled his vision transformed into a bright world. The sudden light was overwhelming; Kim Taehyung couldn’t help but squint.
The bride’s beautiful features were revealed when the veil was lifted: curved brows, red lips, almond-shaped eyes and rosy cheeks. Like a newly blossomed lotus, he looked bashful and lovely.
Kim Taehyung only raised his head and glanced once at his future husband, Jeon Jungkook. Before lowering his head again, not daring to look any longer.
However, it was this unbearable bashfulness that added a touch of color to the beautiful bride before them. Instantly, one of Jeon Jungkook's ‘good’ friends started to tease him.
Someone
"Jungkook, you lucky little brat!"
Even Second Young Master patted his little brother’s broad and sturdy shoulders in satisfaction, giving his approval of his new brother-in-law.
Jeon Jungkook was quickly dragged out by his good friends for drinks. The bridal attendants left some instructions before leaving as well, allowing the bridal chamber to settle back into tranquility. Kim Taehyung's heart was still beating crazily. Thinking back to that one quick glance, he was still in disbelief that such a handsome and perfect man would soon become his husband!
So immersed in his joy, Kim Taehyung had completely overlooked the strange look in his new husband’s eyes when he had met his gaze just now.
Meanwhile, Senior Servant Gui frowned as she tidied up some things at the side. She was already over thirty years old, and had already seen countless people. Just now, when everyone had been focused on the bride’s face, she had been looking at the new young master’s expression.
You could tell whether a man was satisfied with his bride from the look on his face.
Senior Servant Gui had absolute confidence in Kim Taehyung's appearance. However, after seeing such a beautiful young boy, the new young master hadn’t shown any signs of being taken aback. Instead, his eyes were like a deep lake or an old well, calm and still, without any signs of a ripple.
The thought gnawed at Senior Servant Gui until she could not help but turn to look at Sixth Miss, who was still sitting by the bed with his lips curled up. A knot of anxiety sat heavy in her chest, and she could only hope that her old eyes had seen wrongly.
Unless their hearts were made of steel, what kind of man wouldn’t treasure such a beautiful flower?
1. Jeon Jungkook is the real name of our male lead. He’s also referred to by his nickname: Jeon Jeongukk.
2. A senior servant, or momo, is an older (usually married) female servant, different from the younger and unmarried maidservants. They are referred to by their surname, followed by -momo. Eg: Gui-momo. You’ll see this occasionally in the story, as using ‘Senior Servant’ didn’t quite fit into dialogue. >w<
Author
[It's a Chinese novel I'm turning into a taekook version. Also the original story is the same name as this.]
Little different
Xiyan
Kim Taehyung was about to take off his phoenix crown when he was held back by Xiyan. “Sixth Miss, the bridal attendant left instructions for you just now. You have to wait for Third Young Master to personally take off the phoenix crown.”
Kim Taehyung helplessly put down his hands and stretched his aching neck instead; he could only leave it like this.
Xiyan
Xiyan felt that Sixth Miss’ actions were a little funny. “Don’t worry, Sixth Miss. They won’t delay Young Master for too long with Matriarch Jeon in attendance. Young Master will be back soon.”
Xiyan’s teasing made Kim Taehyung blush.
Kim Taehyung
“Why do you have so much to say today when you’re usually so silent?”
Kim Taehyung glared at her in rebuke and calmed down. He stood up and ordered the maidservants to put away the things he had brought with him. Before an hour had passed, a maidservant announced from outside that Young Master had returned.
Some dried foods, including peanuts and dried Tongans, were scattered over the red covers of the conjugal bed. Right after Kim Taehyung got Senior Servant Gui to clear those away, Jeon Jungkook stepped into the outer chamber.
No one was following by Jeon Jungkook’s side this time, only a bridal attendant who had come to pass down some customs.
After Jeon Jungkook stepped into the inner chamber, the bridal attendant smiled as she indicated for a maidservant to bring in the nuptial wine that had been prepared earlier.
Someone
“Third Young Master, Third Young Madam, after drinking this nuptial wine, you’ll become a couple who will go through thick and thin together!” The bridal attendant was full of smiles as she handed the nuptial wine over.
Jeon Jungkook stood tall and straight like an unfellable, sturdy pine. Had there been an audience, his poise would’ve garnered the admiration of many.
He took his cup but continued to stand in front of the bed without moving. The bridal attendant suddenly felt as if the atmosphere in the bridal chamber had turned cold. She secretly wiped away the cold sweat from her forehead before smiling brightly and handing the other cup of nuptial wine to Kim Taehyung
Someone
"After Third Young Master and Third Young Madam have drunk the nuptial wine, Third Young Master has to personally remove the phoenix crown on Third Young Madam’s head, so that your days will be full of peace and harmony."
Jeon Jungkook (Sanlang)
Right after the bridal attendant finished blessing them with auspicious words, Jeon Jungkook spoke, his tone frigid. "Alright, you can leave now."
Someone
Hah? The bridal attendant was still a little stunned when she subconsciously replied, “Third Young Master, you haven’t drunk the...”
Jeon Jungkook (Sanlang)
“Did you not hear what I said?” Jeon Jungkook's voice abruptly turned grave, chilling the previously warm air of the chamber.
The bridal attendant was simply a servant, so she didn’t dare to argue with the Jeon Family’s third young master. With extreme reverence and fear, she answered in agreement and left a few more auspicious words before leaving with the maidservant in a hurry.
She racked her brains but couldn’t tell what fit this young master was pulling, so she could only lament that she was probably the first bridal attendant to have been chased out of a bridal chamber.
Kim Taehyung had been waiting to drink the nuptial wine with his head lowered. He blanked out for a moment, not understanding what Jeon Jungkook was doing.
Why was this sequence of events a little different from the novel?
While he was still confused, Jeon Jungkook ordered Senior Servant Gui, Xiyan, and the rest of the servants out.
Kim Taehyung raised his head to look at the third son of the Jeon Family. His brows were nicely shaped, and his features were well-defined. Upon seeing his actual person, his face seemed to have been made of fine jade. Kim Taehyung thought that he was even more handsome than how the novel had described him. But what was with that unrestrained frosty look in his eyes? Why was he looking at him with such a cold and mocking gaze?
For a moment, Kim Taehyung was stumped for words because he was stunned by his cold and arrogant countenance.
Based on the progression of events in the novel, Jeon Jungkook had not consummated their marriage because the Mc had refused to, but Jeon Jungkook had still treated the Mc with tenderness and consideration in the bridal chamber.
The way things had just unfolded gave Taehyung a sinking feeling.
Seemingly having noticed the confusion in Kim Taehyung's shiny, black eyes, Jeon Jungkook stepped forward and bent down slightly. His eyes were like a frozen lake, without a shred of warmth or joy, and the ice seemed to extend for immeasurable depths below the surface. He watched the pretty boy before him closely, as if he were looking for something within his gaze.
After seeing the boy panic, the corners of Jeon Jungkook's lips suddenly lifted, revealing a smile that could send chills down anyone’s back. He was clearly a handsome and extraordinary man with an awe-inspiring righteous aura. However, when he smiled like that, it added on a hint of devilish charm.
Kim Taehyung was so entranced by Jeon Jungkook's looks, he couldn’t react fast enough.
So, when Jeon Jungkook raised his hand and slowly poured the nuptial wine all onto the floor...
Kim Taehyung could only watch his actions in disbelief as that small cup of nuptial wine left a dark, wet stain on the bright red Persian carpet.
Kim Taehyung
He subconsciously mumbled, “What are you doing?”
Without waiting for Kim Taehyung to react, the cup of nuptial wine in his hands was also sent flying. The wine scattered all over his red wedding dress. In the next second, his wrists had been captured in a bruising grip and a voice so cold it could freeze bone rang in his ears.
Jeon Jungkook (Sanlang)
“Can’t you tell what I’m doing? My dear bride!”
Kim Taehyung
(What the heck!? What was going on? Why weren’t they going by the book anymore?) *Kim Taehyung was inwardly wailing amidst shock and anger.*
However, before he could speak, Jeon Jungkook roughly pulled off his phoenix crown and threw it to the ground. Some strands of his black hair were yanked out along with the headdress, leaving an aching pain in their wake.
Jeon Jungkook (Sanlang)
Kim Taehyung kept his voice low as he roared in anger, “You’re not fit to wear this phoenix crown!”
Kim Taehyung tried to push away the man before him, but unfortunately, he wasn’t strong enough. His hands were just like kitten paws in the face of a Alpha’s strength, lacking any bit of might.
When He Jeon Jungkook saw that he was trying to fight back, his eyes bled with anger and he wrapped his hands around Kim Taehyung's tiny, snow-white neck. Even the veins on his slender hands were popping out; his hate for Taehyung was clearly reflected in his eyes!
Kim Taehyung could feel every bit of that murderous intent!
However, Kim Taehyung had never experienced anything like this before. He only felt the unyielding grip on his neck, squeezing like a noose, forcing him to cry from the pain. He couldn’t breathe; it felt like he was going to die in the next moment!
His fair face had already turned blue from suffocation. Jeon Jungkook thought he only had to exert a little more strength before he could finally be free from this 'wicked Omega' forever!
However, the thought of his grandmother and his brothers, who he knew wished only the best for him, popped into his mind. Jeon Jungkook didn’t think he could bear watching as their hopes were dashed. The reputations of both the Houses of Duke Ying and Count Jing’an were also at stake if he were to kill this omega. Thus, he could only dejectedly let go of his neck and glare instead, his hatred thick and cloying like miasma. He would leave this ‘bitch’ alive for now!
After the grip around his neck loosened, Kim Taehyung touched the bruises left on his neck, his face pale as a sheet. Air was finally free to flow into his throat, causing him to cough uncontrollably.
If he had really been killed by his new husband just now, he would have become the most tragic transmigrator ever.
Kim Taehyung ’s throat was unbearably dry, and he couldn’t even speak. All he could do was hold his chest and pant for breath.
Jeon Jungkook (Sanlang)
Jeon Jungkook's expression turned even more overcast and ugly. He sneered and said, “Sixth Miss of the Kim Family, don’t assume that everyone else is stupid!”
Different
Kim Taehyung frowned and stared at Jeon Jungkook's tall figure. His brows were furrowed as his gaze took on a tinge of a probing glint when he looked at Jeongukk.
He was very confused. The Jeon Jungkook in the novel was supposed to be easygoing and open-hearted. He was a rare stalwart gentleman. However, the person before him had nothing in common with the male lead who had been described in the novel. Apart from his looks, his personality was completely different.
If the Jeon Jungkook in the novel was like a noble, unsullied bright moon, then the Jeon Jungkook before him was like a cold wind cutting through the night, bringing chills wherever he went!
Kim Taehyung
(How had this happened?)
Kim Taehyung thought long and hard, but he still couldn’t understand. Everything had gone exactly like the novel had described, except when it came to Jeon Jungkook!
As for the newlywed groom standing with his hands behind his back, he tossed his sleeves and heartlessly walked right out of the bridal chamber. It was as if gazing upon his pretty bride for a moment longer would make him blind, so the only answer left was to leave!
After Jeon Jungkook had left, Senior Servant Gui and Kim Taehyung's personal maidservants rushed in.
When they saw Kim Taehyung sprawled on the ground, eyes blank and hair a mess, the phoenix crown unceremoniously lying on the floor, Senior Servant Gui’s eyes reddened as her mind filled in the details of the events that had just occurred in the bridal chamber.
Senior Servant Gui
“Sixth Miss, please stand up. The floor is cold; you have to take care of your body.”
Senior Servant Gui discreetly wiped the corners of her eyes and pulled Kim Taehyung up with the help of Jingyan, letting him rest on the bed.
Senior Servant Gui
After sending Xiyan to the bathroom for hot water, Senior Servant Gui gently asked, “Sixth Miss, what happened with Young Master just now? Did Sixth Miss suffer any grievances?”
Kim Taehyung finally regained his senses. He still couldn’t wrap his head around how Jeon Jungkook's personality had changed so much.
Raising his head, he took a look at the nursemaid and maidservants who had accompanied 'Kim Taehyung' when he had left his maiden home. Kim Taehyung bore with the pain in his neck and the doubts in his heart to smile at them, trying not to look so pitiful. He knew that these servants cared for 'Kim Taehyung' wholeheartedly.
Kim Taehyung
“It’s nothing. You don’t have to worry about it, momo. Let Xiyan and the others prepare some hot water. I want to bathe and get out of this cumbersome bridal dress.”
Kim Taehyung
It seemed like he wanted to hide what just happened by changing the topic, so Senior Servant Gui felt that she shouldn’t continue pursuing her.
Senior Servant Gui
However, she couldn’t stop worrying and urged, “Sixth Miss, don’t forget. You have this servant and these few girls by your side!”
Kim Taehyung nodded absentmindedly, making Senior Servant Gui anxious.
While Fuyan was helping Kim Taehyung wash in the bath, she discovered the bruises ringing his fair neck. Fuyan jumped in shock, but with a quick turn of wit, she didn’t ask Kim Taehyung how he had gotten those bruises. Instead, he went to report this matter to Senior Servant Gui without Kim Taehyung ’s knowledge.
After having a hot bath and changing into a thin, red nightgown, the lighter weight on his body finally helped dispel the rest of the fright Jeon Jungkook had given him.
When he came out of the bathroom, Mingyan had already tidied up the conjugal bed. Fuyan supported him as he walked to the dressing table and helped him remove his makeup. By the time Kim Taehyung finished drinking a small cup of fragrant tea, it was already 9pm.
The groom should have returned to the bridal chamber by now.
Although Kim Taehyung didn’t understand why Jeon Jungkook’s personality had changed so much, he still waited patiently.
Finally, a maidservant dressed in green came...
Someone
The maidservant passed on a message: “Third Young Madam, Third Young Master drank too much at the banquet just now because he was receiving toasts from a few princes and close friends. He was afraid of disturbing Young Madam with the smell of alcohol, so he’s already settled in the study. He says to let Young Madam rest earlier.”
When Senior Servant Gui and the other maidservants heard the green-clad maidservant’s words, all of their expressions turned blank in shock!
Jeon Jeongukk wasn’t going to enter the bridal chamber!?
If this were to spread out of the estate, how would their young miss be able to raise his head outside?!
Senior Servant Gui
“Sixth Miss, how could this be? Why don’t you let this old servant send someone to invite Third Young Master over?” Senior Servant Gui couldn’t understand why Jeon Jungkook had refused to even enter the bridal chamber. There were no grudges between the two families, and Sixth Miss hadn’t offended anyone in the House of Count Jing’an either, let alone Jeon Jeongukk. The two of them had not even met before the wedding, so how could there be any resentment between them?
However, Kim Taehyung shook his head and sent the green-clad maidservant away.
Kim Taehyung
“There’s no need for that. Momo, why don’t you all go to bed? There’s no need for us to invite him; Jeon Jeongukk will return to the bridal chamber by himself."
As for why Kim Taehyung would say something like that, it was purely because of what he had just experienced. Jeon Jungkook had nearly strangled him to death, but he had left him hanging by a thread in the end: frightened, but alive. Combined with the mysterious things that he couldn’t make head nor tails of, it was highly unlikely that Jeon Jungkook was avoiding the bridal chamber because he was drunk. Besides, when he had come in just now, he hadn’t smelled a trace of alcohol on him.
Kim Taehyung
(He was clearly doing this on purpose to humiliate me!)
Kim Taehyung
(Since he was doing this on purpose, why would I try to invite him back? Wasn’t that just asking to be humiliated?)
Kim Taehyung
(Furthermore, when had a bride ever needed to beg for her husband to enter the bridal chamber?!)
Fuyan
“Sixth Miss!” Fuyan stubbornly refused to go to sleep. How could Third Young Master act like this? Sixth Miss was his formal and legal wife!
Kim Taehyung
“Alright, alright. Go wash up and go to bed. We still have to get up early tomorrow. Nothing will change even if you fuss around here.”
Senior Servant Gui could only bring the other maidservants out with her as she left, leaving Kim Taehyung alone in the bridal chamber.
1. The House of Count Jing’an refers to the Jeon Family. Jing’an doesn’t refer to the family’s surname, but is more of a title bestowed along with the peerage.
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