Chapter 67 Deception
Xie Qi said, "I don't know many of the guests who came to the wedding banquet, and no one is causing trouble. You can all leave now."
Xie Xuchuan was entertaining guests outside, and when he returned, the other party was already drunk. Xie Qi had no patience to get entangled with the others, so he decided to go back to Qianxiang Courtyard.
But as soon as I stepped into the house, I felt unwell all over.
He prefers quiet and doesn't like having too many people serving him; he finds it too noisy with so many people in the room.
"Hot water has been prepared by the bedside for the young master and young lady to wash their faces. If the young master needs anything, please feel free to ask."
After saying that, Madam Luo left with Ling'er and Xiaozhi.
The room fell silent, and Xie Qi gently pinched the bridge of his nose.
Shen Yuanzhu sat motionless on the wedding bed, the bright red fabric dazzling, making her eyes ache and feel dizzy after looking at it for a while. Xie Qi hesitated for a moment, then walked to the table and picked up the white jade scale.
Lifting the veil, Xie Qi looked down at Chen Yuanzhu.
He saw a delicate girl with a fair complexion, a rounded chin, and dark eyes that seemed to hold a pool of clear water, staring blankly at him.
While she wouldn't say she possesses unparalleled beauty, Xie Qi felt that the name Yuanzhu suited her perfectly.
Soft and gentle, though not dazzling, it has a pearly glow and a refreshing luster that makes people feel good.
The candlelight was so bright that it made Shen Yuanzhu's eyes sting. She looked up at Xie Qi and blinked uncomfortably.
Xie Qi was indeed, as the wet nurse had said, an extremely handsome man.
Moreover, his eyes were clear and his brows were firm. Although Shen Yuanzhu did not understand physiognomy, she knew that Xie Qi was not a fool.
These past few years, Xie has been keeping a low profile, seemingly more about biding his time and concealing his abilities.
With her eyes lowered, Shen Yuanzhu's thoughts began to wander.
Both of them had their heads down, seemingly lost in thought, when suddenly the bright red dragon and phoenix candles crackled, snapping them back to reality.
Xie Qi turned around and picked up the nuptial wine.
Shen Yuanzhu readily agreed and shared a cup with him.
Their breaths met, and Xie Qi caught a faint sweet scent. He looked down and saw a blush creeping onto Shen Yuanzhu's fair cheeks.
The strong liquor went down her throat, its rich aroma filling her nostrils. Shen Yuanzhu drank too quickly, and by the time she realized it, she was already slightly tipsy.
Xie Qi couldn't help but take a step back, revealing a hint of intense ambiguity.
The room fell silent again, and both of them had a hint of alcohol on their faces.
Shen Yuanzhu sat on the mandarin duck quilt, her eyelids heavy.
Walking to her side, Xie Qi pulled a box from the foot of the bed.
"It should have been sent to the Shen family before the wedding, but I don't want it to go through the Xie family, so I'll give it to you myself."
Shen Yuanzhu looked up and saw Xie Qi with a deep gaze, placing the box in her hand.
The box was opened, revealing a stack of silver notes, a set of jewelry, and a pair of jade bracelets. The silver notes were plentiful, and the items were of excellent quality. Looking at them, Chen Yuanzhu smiled faintly.
It wasn't that she valued these things, but rather that Xie Qi was a rather interesting person.
Saying she didn't want things to go through the Xie family was a clear indication of her dissatisfaction with them. As his wife, she would need to carefully consider his relationship with the Xie family in her future actions.
Giving her gifts is a way of showing off his wealth and subtly indicating that he is not as incompetent as outsiders might think.
This person is intelligent and fairly honest.
With a click, Chen Yuanzhu closed the lid and got off the canopy bed.
The strong liquor burned her throat, and she became slightly drunk. Swaying, she rummaged through her dowry chest and pulled out a package. Shen Yuanzhu took it out and handed it to Xie Qi.
"I made this for you myself."
Shen Yuanzhu said, "These are the shoes, socks, and clothes I made for my husband before I got married."
Her eyes were lowered, and her deceptively obedient demeanor made Xie Qi hold his breath slightly.
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