AWB Chapter 2 Tonight is their wedding night
Chapter 2 Tonight is their wedding night
Zizhu sighed from the side, "The young mistress is indeed a lady of a prominent family. She is gentle and virtuous. If she were someone with a bad temper, she would definitely come to make a scene if her husband neglected her on their wedding night."
Xie Yanli twirled the jade thumb ring in his hand.
At the beginning of the year, my grandmother went to Wanfo Temple.
Master Kongyou, the host, said that he was destined to face a calamity, which could only be resolved by marrying a woman from the Qin family.
Xie Yanli didn't believe in these things, but in the end he couldn't go against his grandmother's wishes.
Marrying a woman from the Qin family was not his wish.
But she was so virtuous and sensible that he couldn't be harsh on her.
Qinglan Courtyard.
Xie Yanli stepped into the room, his aloof and handsome face expressionless.
His gaze fell on Qin Jiuwei on the bed.
She wore a bright red wedding dress, and a red veil covered most of her face, revealing only her delicate, jade-like chin and slightly pursed red lips.
Her hands were neatly placed on her knees, and she held a handkerchief embroidered with twin lotus flowers tightly in her hand. Her whole demeanor exuded calmness and dignity.
Xie Yanli approached, picked up the golden scale, and coldly lifted the red veil in front of him.
He had seen many beauties, but he had not expected that the second young lady of the Qin family would be so beautiful.
Qin Jiuwei had fair skin, and her beautiful face was even more stunning than snow.
She had a pair of captivating peach blossom eyes, delicate and charming features, and a small black mole at the corner of her right eye, which added to her allure.
Qin Jiuwei was already stunningly beautiful, but because she was born out of wedlock, Madam Li never took her with her when she went out.
Therefore, few people know that the second young lady of the Qin family is actually very beautiful.
Although he was momentarily distracted, Xie Yanli's expression remained cold and indifferent.
He was not interested in women.
I wouldn't like someone just because of their appearance.
Qin Jiu blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes and called out softly, her voice as gentle as a feather, "Husband."
Just as she expected, he came over.
She knew that Xie Yanli needed a virtuous and understanding wife, so she would play that role well.
"Hmm." Xie Yanli's voice was indifferent and calm.
He raised his eyes and scrutinized the girl in front of him without making a sound.
This Miss Qin appears to be a gentle and virtuous woman.
Whether this is merely her outward appearance or her true nature remains unknown.
Qin Jiu turned her eyes slightly, her gaze falling on Xie Yanli beside her.
He was indeed as handsome as the rumors said.
His face was as white as jade, his features were exceptionally handsome, and his nose was high and straight, as if it were sculpted.
Her temperament was noble and aloof, like the ice and snow on a mountain peak, unattainable.
This is her husband in this life...
Xie Yanli felt her gaze and couldn't help but purse his thin lips.
He had been subjected to that kind of scrutinizing gaze countless times throughout his life.
The woman's admiration and affection were merely a burden to him.
"Young Master, Young Mistress, it's time to drink the nuptial wine," said Zhang Mama from the side.
She was sent by the old lady.
The old lady knew that the young master was not satisfied with the marriage, so she specially sent her over, fearing that the young master would not cooperate with the wedding ceremony.
Zhang Mama glanced at the maid, who immediately carried a wooden tray with wine cups to the bedside.
Although Xie Yanli was somewhat reluctant, he still picked up his wine glass and intertwined his arms with Qin Jiuwei's.
The two drew close, their breaths mingling.
As the wine went down her throat, the spicy taste instantly flushed Qin Jiuwei's cheeks, making her face as beautiful as a peach blossom.
Her captivating peach blossom eyes looked at Xie Yanli, only to see that his expression remained cold and stern, his eyes devoid of any emotion, and he exuded an aura of indifference that kept people at a distance.
He didn't even glance at her once during the entire drinking ceremony.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jiuwei pursed her lips.
No wonder Xie Yanli never touched a woman until his death.
That's right.
After drinking the nuptial wine, Xie Yanli glanced at the maids in the room and said coldly, "You may all leave now."
He still has something to discuss with Qin Jiuwei today.
"Yes." After Zhang Mama and the maids responded, they quickly left the room.
Xie Yanli turned to look at Qin Jiuwei's blushing face, his thin lips pressed tightly together.
Tonight is their wedding night, and according to custom, they should be consummating their marriage in the bridal chamber...
But he couldn't give it.
Xie Jingchun, Xie Jing, and Xie Jue were the children of Xie An, his close attendant.
When he was assassinated, Xie An protected him with his own life and, before dying, begged him to adopt these three children and raise them to adulthood.
He didn't like the marriage, but he agreed to it partly because he wanted someone to take good care of them.
If Qin Jiuwei had her own child so soon, she would inevitably neglect her three adopted sons...
Therefore, he will not touch her.
"As long as you take good care of the child, I will not mistreat you, and in the future, the entire Marquis's mansion will be in your hands."
"I'm not interested in women, and I won't touch you."
His voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
After speaking, he looked at Qin Jiuwei with a frosty gaze.
But her face was calm and gentle, her eyes clear as water, showing no sign of anger or resentment.
Qin Jiuwei smiled slightly, her voice gentle and melodious.
"I know that the young master married me because of the old lady, and he has no feelings for me."
"I will raise my husband's three adopted sons as my own, so please rest assured."
Xie Yanli pursed his thin lips, his heart filled with surprise and doubt.
Are there really such gentle and virtuous women in this world?
He couldn't help but ask, "Are you truly without any resentment?"
An ordinary woman would be ashamed and angry to hear such words on her wedding night.
He had anticipated that she would be angry, and planned to go straight back to his study to sleep after finishing his speech.
But to my surprise, she didn't get angry at all.
Qin Jiuwei gently shook her head, her voice still soft and gentle, "I have already married the Crown Prince, and am therefore his wife."
"As a wife, it is my duty to obey my husband and raise the children."
Are there any complaints? Of course there are.
No woman would be happy to hear such words on her wedding night.
But it doesn't matter, she'll pretend.
In her previous life, her elder sister failed to keep Xie Yanli alive, which made her life in the Marquis's mansion extremely difficult afterward.
In this life, she must keep Xie Yanli alive.
Qin Jiuwei pinched her palm hard, and her eyes immediately filled with tears.
She gently bit her lower lip and looked up at him with her fair face.