She was dressed in elegant attire, exuding a refined air. The other guest sat quietly, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
After Wang Lianyi took her seat, she asked, "I wonder what kind of business you two would like to discuss?"
The lady just kept staring at her, and suddenly laughed out loud, "Lianyi, you silly child, how could you forget your uncle and aunt?"
Wang Lianyi stared wide-eyed at the lady, scrutinizing her closely before exclaiming in surprise, "Madam Marquis? What brings you here?"
It turned out that these two were Marquis Dingyuan and his wife. They were not in the capital for many years, so Wang Lianyi had not seen them for many years.
Cheng's mother smiled and said, "Your Chamber of Commerce is quite famous all over the country, even though you've only just returned to the capital."
Wang Lianyi quickly stood up and bowed again, "Lianyi greets Uncle and Aunt, I was rude just now."
Marquis Dingyuan waved his hand and laughed heartily, "No need for such formalities. We've come here today for two reasons: first, to see the renowned Qiyang Chamber of Commerce, and second, to see you, girl."
Wang Lianyi lowered her head slightly, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. She thought to herself, "I'm almost thirty, how can I still be considered a young girl?"
Just then, Cheng's mother walked up with a smile, gently took her hand, and her eyes were full of love.
Cheng's mother asked softly, "I've heard that He Xuan has been coming here every day lately. Is that true?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Lianyi's heart tightened instantly, and alarm bells went off. Was this some kind of interrogation?
Various thoughts flashed through her mind, but she quickly calmed herself down and hurriedly explained, "Madam, you don't know this, but the reason why the young master has come so often is because of the maritime trade. He is extremely concerned about this matter, and he has devoted himself to it with great effort and hard work, which has really taken a lot of energy to it."
After saying that, Wang Lianyi paused for a moment, thinking that since she had already said so much, she might as well stop there to avoid making things worse and putting herself in an even more awkward situation.
However, to her utter surprise, Cheng's mother smiled slightly after hearing this.
Then he reached out his other hand and gently patted the back of her hand, saying earnestly, "Silly child, don't be nervous. We're not here to interrogate you. On the contrary, seeing the two of you getting along so well makes us elders extremely happy!"
Wang Lianyi was stunned and speechless for a long time.
Marquis Dingyuan laughed and said, "Actually, we have come here today to discuss another important matter." Wang Lianyi looked at him with suspicion.
"Your relationship with Hexuan is growing stronger, so we're thinking of setting the date for your marriage?" Mother Cheng asked expectantly.
Wang Lianyi was taken aback. "This...this is not appropriate. I do not wish to burden the young master."
Lady Hou knew what she was thinking. "Lianyi, I know what you're worried about. But Hexuan is truly devoted to you. When you got married, he stayed up for three days and three nights without eating or sleeping, running to your house every day to watch over you."
What? This was the first time she'd heard of such a thing, but she felt it was best to clarify some things. "Uncle, Aunt, I..."
Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the Lady of the Marquis, "I know your concerns. Children and age are not important."
She has other children and is quite open-minded about having offspring. She continued, "Since your divorce, Hexuan seems to have come back to life. Over the years, he has traveled all over the country to study and do business, all so that one day he can stand confidently in front of you."
“I…I…I really didn’t expect these things…” Wang Lianyi was in a state of utter confusion.
"Alright, we're not here to pressure him into marriage today, we just want to ask for a wife for our silly boy." Lady Hou had always thought this boy was exceptional.
Unfortunately, my child was too young back then, so I didn't have that thought, but now it seems it's not too late.
At this moment, Cheng Hexuan heard that his parents had come to the Chamber of Commerce, so he also rushed over.
Seeing his parents chatting happily with Wang Lianyi, he was overjoyed.
Marquis Dingyuan looked at his son and deliberately put on a stern face, saying, "You brat, if you don't treat Lianyi well, I won't let you off the hook."
Cheng Hexuan nodded hurriedly.
A few days later, the Marquis of Dingyuan and his wife personally went to the Grand Secretary's residence to propose marriage.
Since the Qiyang Chamber of Commerce has become so successful and has been favored by His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus, Grand Secretary Wang has also changed his old-fashioned ideas.
He now feels that his daughter is even better than any man.
When Grand Scholar Wang saw that the Marquis of Dingyuan and his wife had come to propose marriage in person, he was naturally overjoyed, but he still had to ask his daughter's opinion.
Wang Lianyi was conflicted and tossed and turned all night. She knew Cheng Hexuan's deep affection, but her past failed marriage still cast a shadow over her.
Cheng Hexuan noticed her unease and took her to the garden where they first met.
"Lianyi, let bygones be bygones. I am willing to spend my whole life proving to you that you deserve to be deeply loved." Cheng Hexuan looked at her earnestly.
Looking into his sincere eyes, the ice in Wang Lianyi's heart gradually melted. She realized that she should not be bound by the past, but should bravely seize this happiness.
Li Xi and Meng Zhelan were both surprised to learn of this. They never expected that the president of the association would start dating someone and then suddenly announce that she was getting married.
Thus, with the help of both families, the wedding was held in a grand ceremony.
As her maternal family members, Li Xi and Meng Zhelan naturally accompanied her to her wedding early on.
On that day, the capital city was deserted as everyone flocked to the streets.
Wang Lianyi, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and Cheng Hexuan, dressed in fiery red, were married amidst the blessings of the crowd.
On their wedding night, the dim candlelight illuminated the bridal chamber, while the moonlight outside the window was hazy, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere inside.
A newlywed couple, dressed in gorgeous wedding attire, nestled together on an embroidered bed sheet, their eyes filled with each other's faces.
"Lianyi, I have dreamed of this day countless times, and now it has finally come true." Cheng Hexuan looked at Wang Lianyi with deep affection, his voice low and magnetic.
He held Wang Lianyi's hand tightly, as if he wanted to engrave this happiness in his heart forever.
Wang Lianyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness: "Silly boy, why don't you tell me what you did while you were guarding my house?"
Cheng Hexuan chuckled sheepishly and scratched his head, a hint of shyness and nostalgia flashing in his eyes. "Actually, it's nothing serious..."
He pulled his beloved into his arms, saying, "I'll tell you next time, a moment of blissful intimacy is worth a thousand pieces of gold..."
For a moment, Wang Lianyi blushed slightly, and insisted, "You go first..."
Before she could finish speaking, the other person silenced her with warm lips, and Wang Lianyi's unfinished words turned into a soft moan.
Cheng Hexuan's embrace was warm and firm, as if it could isolate her from all the disturbances of the world, making her heartbeat merge with his.
In this tranquil and affectionate night, even the starlight seemed dimmed...
After their marriage, the couple lived in perfect harmony. Cheng Hexuan helped Wang Lianyi expand her business, while Wang Lianyi accompanied Cheng Hexuan in handling the affairs of the Marquis's mansion. They lived a life like that of a perfect couple.
What surprised everyone even more was that Wang Lianyi discovered she was pregnant on her 29th birthday, much to everyone's delight.
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