Chapter 212: Determined to Make Amends
"That's not what I meant. I was thinking that when my sister-in-law and brother got married, they were about to be exiled, so they kept things simple. Now that our lives are getting better and better, why don't we find an auspicious date to hold a remarriage?"
Wen Liyu's eyes were filled with emotion, and her sister-in-law didn't even ask how much she planned to spend. It was a blessing in disguise that her brother could marry such a virtuous wife and mother!
Cheng Weiyao paused while pouring the ginseng water. Should we hold the ceremony again?
She hadn't considered this possibility from the beginning. After all, she and Wen Chengyun had never been a real couple. Their wedding day was so long ago, and she had been forced to deal with the Duke's Mansion as soon as she traveled here, without any intention at all.
"Wei Yao, what Ah Yu said makes sense. Money is endless, so we should spend what we should spend and save what we should save. We will only get married once in our lifetime, so we can't treat ourselves badly..."
When the aunt heard Wen Liyu's words, she took the opportunity to express her agreement. Ever since she moved into the courtyard, she had discovered the unique way that Wen Chengyun and Cheng Weiyao got along with each other.
Although it is a good thing for a couple to treat each other with respect, the two of them go out early and come back late every day, and they rarely see each other. Even when they rest at night, they sleep in separate rooms due to room restrictions.
At this slow pace, by the time I hold my great-grandson, I might not even know if I'm still alive...
"Rituals like worshipping heaven and earth are unnecessary. My husband isn't the type to show off, and I like to keep things simple. It's fine the way it is now."
Cheng Weiyao actually hesitated briefly, but ultimately chose to politely decline. Marriage is a matter between two people, and Wen Chengyun wasn't present. Whether she nodded alone or declined, it didn't really mean much.
Wen Chengyun had indeed previously expressed his desire to abolish the three rules of the Path of Exile agreement, and it wasn't entirely unrelated that he wasn't attracted to this bargain husband. However, it was precisely because they were used to the way an old married couple lived, and suddenly a formal wedding ceremony made Cheng Weiyao feel a little uneasy.
Cheng Weiyao's reasons were reasonable, but Wen Liyu felt a little uneasy. She really liked Cheng Weiyao as her sister-in-law, but when she thought of her unmotivated brother who had been away from home for so long, she suddenly felt a sense of disappointment.
Perhaps the plan to expand the house can be put on the agenda. If a couple sleeps in separate rooms for a long time, their feelings will gradually fade!
Wen Liyu, who had made up her mind, found her aunt and the imperial concubine after closing her stall. The three women whispered and discussed the expansion plan of their home.
Cheng Weiyao was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen and had no idea about the three people's secret activities.
On the contrary, Wen Chengming listened calmly from beginning to end. He didn't say anything and used the scroll as a cover, but in fact, his little ears were pricked up more than anyone else's.
As soon as Wen Chengyun returned home, he eagerly conveyed his aunt's mother's words to Wen Chengyun.
"I see. Our Cheng Ming is really smart. But you can't tell my sister-in-law about this. Let's just keep it a little secret of our family, okay?"
Wen Chengyun's ears visibly turned red after hearing what Wen Chengming had relayed. He understood what his family meant; they simply wanted his relationship with his wife to reach a new level.
After the Seven Star Poison incident, he tried to gauge Wei Yao's feelings, and she wasn't completely cold. However, both of them were known for their calm and self-possessed personalities, so their relationship remained stuck, with no further breakthroughs.
Perhaps living together in the same room day and night can be a breakthrough for further development...
As for the expansion of the courtyard at home, in order to prevent Cheng Weiyao from noticing anything, he took the initiative to contract it out and asked Wu Qi to find the fastest team and try to start quietly while his family was out setting up stalls, and the work was completed.
However, all this had to be done after the affairs in the military camp were concluded. Realizing that the process had to be accelerated, Wen Chengyun returned to the military camp overnight to supervise the incubation of matters.
Because Lieutenant General Li hadn't revealed his true identity, he still occasionally went out to drink with Liao Yu's confidants. Liao Yu's downfall was a sudden blow to the other confidants. Especially after Cheng Xiang, a relatively unknown figure, was promoted to a higher position, these veterans, who considered themselves to have been in the military for a long time, were even more dissatisfied.
"Deputy General Li, please judge for yourself. Even if Liao Yu falls, based on military merit, shouldn't the position of general be chosen from among us?"
"Exactly. How did Cheng Xiang make the leap from a sergeant to a top official? I refuse to accept it! Sure enough, Su Yi, the civil servant, has poor vision. No wonder he can only be a writer!"
The other confidants drank wine and vented their frustrations to the camp prostitutes. They had never met Wen Chengyun, so they subconsciously assumed that Cheng Xiang's promotion was a recommendation from the governor, Su Yi.
I didn't expect that after being humble and serving as a subordinate for so many years, and finally seeing the boss die, in the end the big boss was picked up by an insignificant soldier. Who can accept this?
"Of course, I don't agree either. Our General Liao Yu is so good, he's both civil and military. I heard that he started from humble beginnings and climbed up through his own strength. Maybe he has a poor background. Who knows, maybe Cheng Xiang is related to the governor..."
Lieutenant General Li began to intentionally or unintentionally bring the topic to Liao Yu, his purpose was to find evidence of remnants of Liao Yu's previous dynasty. These confidants present should have known about it, and because he was in control of the account books, Liao Yu was always wary of him.
The best breakthrough point is these old foxes, but they are not good at drinking and will not easily tell the truth. These days, he has gradually changed his previous arrogant attitude and taken the initiative to get acquainted with this group of people.
"What you said is not right. Even if one is born into a noble family, one has to choose the right time. If our General Liao Yu were to change the time, he would also be first-class..."
A drunken henchman hugged the camp prostitute and spoke incoherently, but he was interrupted by other henchmen before he could finish his words.
"Why are you saying all this? Cheng Xiang has already taken the position of the new general. It's better not to mention Liao Yu's name. It will only bring trouble. Come on! Drink more and talk less about the pleasant things!"
Despite the subsequent backup, this simple cover allowed Lieutenant General Li to lock on these two people.
After finding the insider, there was a glimmer of hope regarding Liao Yu's identity. As for whether Wen Chengyun could successfully pry open the mouths of these two people, that was beyond the ability of a mere deputy general like himself.
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