Chapter 285: The First Grand Secretary (47)

After having enough fun, Wen Wan didn't go back to the Grand Secretary's mansion with Gu Sui, but went home instead. Her father was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only sigh and say, "My daughter has grown up, her wings have hardened, and she's no longer at home."

Wen Wan could only continue to coax people until they were happy.

Seeing this, Shen Yuechu suddenly spoke up, "Father, I also have someone I like. You must support me, right?"

Mentioning this made Mr. Shen even more worried. After all, he was already exhausted by the fact that his daughter had taken a liking to the Grand Secretary, and now his son had fallen for the Prime Minister's daughter. Although the Prime Minister had retired, the difference between them was still enormous. His son was like a toad trying to eat swan meat, not to mention that he had heard it was unrequited love.

Father Shen: "..."

What did he do wrong to have these two troublesome children? Why do they keep causing him so much worry?

"roll."

Shen Yuechu: "..."

"Father, you can't do this. You can't support my sister instead of me. I'm your own son too."

"Get lost."

Father Shen stormed off in a fit of rage.

Shen Yuechu chuckled twice, "Isn't your brother loyal? Now Dad is probably more worried about me than about you, little sister."

Wen Yan: "..."

Thank you, but it's not necessary. After all, she had already appeased him, but now that Shen Yuechu said that, Shen's father's blood pressure is probably going to rise again.

...

Soon, Gu Sui spread the word that the two families were betrothed, that they were childhood sweethearts, and this explanation made it clear to everyone, stopping the gossip.

When the Emperor learned of this, he summoned Gu Sui. Gu Sui explained the matter and his intention to marry Wen Wan. The Emperor was disappointed, as he had thought Gu Sui would marry his daughter. As her father, he was not unaware of his daughter's feelings. Unfortunately, she had someone else in her heart, and his princess had to give up.

As a wise ruler, he would not coerce his ministers, let alone those who were deeply trusted by him and were now his capable assistants.

So after Gu Sui left, he went to find the princess, explained everything, and asked the princess to give up.

Wen Wan didn't know what happened after that, nor did she know whether the princess had given up or not.

Half a month later, Lin Weiquan was sent to jail, and his entire family's property was confiscated.

Wen Wan was shocked when she heard the news and rushed to the Gu family to find Gu Sui. The butler said that Gu Sui was in the ancestral hall. Wen Wan went to the ancestral hall and saw Gu Sui paying respects to his parents.

Wen Wan knelt down beside Gu Sui.

“Father, Mother, Lin Weiquan has received the price he deserved. You two can rest in peace now.”

“Not only Lin Weiquan, but also the people behind him. I will find out everything and avenge you.”

This was his original intention in becoming an official, and it has never changed.

Wen Wan held Gu Sui's hand and said, "Uncle and Aunt, don't worry, I will take good care of Sui."

After staying in the ancestral hall for a while, the two left. Wen Wan felt that Gu Sui was in an exceptionally good mood. Well, that made sense, since seeing one's enemy get their comeuppance was something to be happy about.

"Is there someone behind Lin Weiquan?"

Gu Sui nodded. "It's just that Lin Weiquan is stubborn, but I will definitely find out what I want to know."

"Um."

Wen Wan asked the system, but the system didn't know either.

Afterwards, Gu Sui formally presented the betrothal gifts, and Shen's father agreed. Shen's mother was extremely satisfied upon seeing Gu Sui and quickly set an auspicious date for the wedding. This time, she took the couple's birth dates to be calculated. This time, the birth dates were Wen Wan's, and the result was simply a match made in heaven.

Soon after, the couple held their wedding in a neighboring county. People from not only the neighboring county but also other counties came to offer their congratulations, and the gates of the Shen and Gu families were almost worn down by the crowds.

Later, another banquet was held in the capital. This time, Gu Sui invited countless officials, and the scale was much larger than the one in the neighboring county. Moreover, the emperor even sent people to deliver gifts, which further demonstrated the imperial favor and favor bestowed upon Gu Sui.

As for those who came to observe the ceremony, there was another person who surprised everyone: Her Highness the Princess.

Many people were secretly watching the show, after all, everyone knew that this noble princess was fond of Gu Sui.

However, the princess also sent a generous gift, but it did not stop the wedding, much to the extreme disappointment of many who had hoped the princess would do something.

Wen Wan, dressed in her wedding gown, was helped over, then performed the wedding ceremony, and they officially became husband and wife.

Back in the bridal chamber, Gu Sui was entertaining guests in the front yard, while Gui Zhi was taking care of Wen Wan. Wen Wan removed her veil, ate some pastries, and drank some tea. Gui Zhi was talking to Wen Wan about things outside, and Wen Wan was somewhat surprised when she learned that the princess had come.

"She didn't do anything, did she?"

Guizhi: "No, not at all. You look perfectly normal."

Wen Wan: "After all, she is a chosen one of heaven. Since Gu Sui has already married me, she may have already given up. In that case, the princess is a good person."

Gui Zhi: "..."

After a while, Gu casually opened the door and came in. Guizhi, being very perceptive, left the room and closed the door behind her.

Wen Wan swallowed hard, feeling inexplicably nervous. She had only one bite left in her pastry, which she then awkwardly ate. "I'm a little hungry. Have you been drinking?"

Wen Wan smelled a strong odor of alcohol. Gu Sui's gaze was intense, so intense that Wen Wan felt shy.

This outpouring of emotion is rarely seen in Gu Sui.

"Should I prepare some hangover tea for you? Will you feel unwell?"

Gu Sui shook her head. "I'm not drunk. I'm perfectly sober. Why did you lift the veil? This should be done by my husband."

Wen Yan: "..."

He still claims he's not drunk? He's obviously drunk.

Wen Wan: "Then should I cover it up first?"

Gu Sui nodded, and Wen Wan found it amusing that this inexplicable sense of ritual was so strange. So she sat down on the edge of the bed and put the veil back on. Gu Sui used the jade ruyi to lift the veil little by little, and sure enough, Wen Wan suddenly started to feel nervous.

Gu Sui stared intently at her, then poured two glasses of wine, handing one to Wen Wan as a toast. After they drank from the same glass, Gu Sui looked at Wen Wan and said, "This time, you are mine."

There will be no more accidents, and it will not disappear again.

Wen Wan nodded. She knew Gu Sui still felt insecure, after all, she wasn't from this world. Gu Sui knew this clearly, but Wen Wan wasn't in a hurry. She would spend her whole life telling Gu Sui that she wouldn't leave. She reached out and hugged Gu Sui's waist, "I won't leave again. I will stay with you for the rest of my life. No matter what happens, I will never leave you."

The room was warm with red candles, and a loving couple nestled together. The red candles in the room burned for most of the night.

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