Chapter 14. He found himself somewhat nostalgic for the time he spent with her. ...
She not only didn't come, but she didn't even send anyone over.
It's really quite suspicious.
Logically speaking, given Ji Wanyuan's domineering, arrogant, and vain nature, she would never have given up so easily after he separated them from each other on their wedding night and the following day.
But at this moment...
He's been here for quite a while now, but the main wife hasn't made a move yet, which is very unusual.
And this is not the only unusual thing.
From the time of their wedding yesterday until now, every word Ji Wanyuan has said and every action she has taken has been very unusual.
Not only did he find it strange, but his father, mother, and aunt also felt that something was wrong with her.
For a moment, Wen Qiyan had no idea what kind of trouble she was up to.
But one thing is for sure: it's just another little trick she's playing, most likely a game of playing hard to get, just to distract him.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sneer.
Perhaps... or perhaps the lesson given yesterday was enough, scaring her into behaving herself. But it's unclear how long she can remain obedient and docile.
But Wen Qiyan had to admit that her unconventional behavior did have some effect. In the past, Ji Wanyuan was like a leech, clinging to him wherever he was, as if she wanted to stick to him and follow him closely.
His sudden distance from him now made him feel somewhat uneasy and even strange.
Then I thought, what's so strange or uncomfortable about this? It's just getting back on track.
She shouldn't have been so clingy to him in the first place.
But... how can we get back on track at this point?
The Emperor's decree has been issued. Even though he dislikes Ji Wanyuan, he has no choice but to put on this act of marital harmony to lower Ji Wanyuan's guard and expose the Prime Minister's weakness.
Only by appeasing her can we win the trust of the Ji family. After all, Ji Wanyuan is Ji Zhao's most beloved daughter, and perhaps she also knows something about the Ji family's deception.
Thinking of this, as if finding a suitable excuse for the strange and unsettling feelings in his heart, Wen Qiyan felt calmed down and no longer felt uncomfortable.
The attendant Qinghe had served Wen Qiyan for many years, and even though Wen Qiyan didn't speak, he could guess some of his thoughts.
Seeing him looking at the candlestick and the door, she stepped forward and said, "Reporting to the young master, the main room... has already been occupied with the night's rest."
"Taking a break?" he asked.
Qinghe repeated, "Yes," adding that she had already retired long ago.
They've been resting for a long time...
She's really good at playing hard to get; I wonder where she learned it from.
Regardless of who he learned it from, he had to admit that it was somewhat useful.
"Young master, shall I go ahead—"
As Wen Qiyan's confidant, even if he didn't know the specific details of many things, he still knew some basic facts.
For example, the real reason why his son married the eldest daughter of the Ji family was not that child.
Before Qinghe could finish speaking, the handsome man put down his book and said indifferently, "No need."
Even if we should give Ji Wanyuan some face, it's not the right time to "fall into" her trap too early. Who knows how long she can keep her spoiled princess act hidden?
Qinghe nodded, quickly took the moon-white outer robe that the man had taken off, and extinguished the candle.
"..."
The night passed relatively peacefully.
The two met the following day.
Under the covered walkway of the Wen family mansion, their eyes met.
Ji Wanyuan got up early to take a walk in the flower hall in order to enhance her physical strength and make it easier for her to give birth in the future. She also took the opportunity to pretend to be polite to Madam Wen and Lord Wen.
If she wanted to "provoke gossip," she couldn't do it in the courtyard. She had to go outside and let the servants of the Wen family see her, so that it would reach the ears of Lord Wen and Madam Wen, thus proving that what she said at the dinner table last night was not empty talk, but something she had truly done.
Wen Qiyan naturally wanted to go to the government office. In order to avoid Ji Wanyuan, who was blocking his way on the main road of the capital, he deliberately got up early. Over time, this became a habit.
Unexpectedly, I ran into her in the arcade.
Is it really that much of a coincidence?
This hypocritical and foolish woman's acting skills are impeccable, always excellent, even masterful. Watching her feign surprise at bumping into him, it's almost impossible to find any flaws.
If he hadn't known her true nature so well, he probably would have been intimidated by her.
She must have learned his morning wake-up time from the servants and deliberately came here to create a chance encounter with him, just like before, blocking his way.
"..."
Wen Qiyan stopped and looked at her, wondering what she was doing.
Shouldn't she just ignore it and walk away? Ji Wanyuan felt uneasy.
Emerald, who was standing next to her, called out softly to Miss and tugged at her arm.
Ji Wanyuan inwardly pursed her lips, suppressing her reluctance and churning thoughts. She put on a smile, lifted her skirt which was slightly damp with morning dew, and walked over to greet Wen Qiyan.
Good morning, my husband.
Seeing her smiling face and hearing her call him "husband" with her small face upturned as she did yesterday, the man's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
"Is my husband going to the government office?" Ji Wanyuan asked again when the smelly man in front of her remained silent.
Since we've already greeted each other, let's say a few more words. Maybe we can get some useful information out of him?
Is he allowed to use her, but she's not allowed to use him in return?
She's trying to find out where he's going; does she want to follow him?
Wen Qiyan silently looked at the small face of the person in front of him.
Ji Wanyuan was straightforward and bold. If it were any other woman, she would have been embarrassed to look into a man's eyes like that, but she was still looking at him.
Because he didn't want to look at her or make eye contact with her, Wen Qiyan lowered his gaze slightly.
But to my surprise, I saw her lips, which appeared even more pink and full, thanks to the bright red lipstick she wore.
The image of that angry kiss on our wedding night flashed through my mind.
The sweet, soft fragrance he had long forgotten suddenly welled up again.
Then he realized that he didn't dislike it at all; in fact, he even missed the taste...
Thinking of this, the man suddenly stopped, frowned, looked away, and showed obvious disgust towards the person in front of him.
The maids serving nearby saw it, and Ji Wanyuan saw it too.
She couldn't help but grumble to herself, wondering what kind of nonsense he was spouting now.
She's already been so eager to please him, shouldn't he at least respond in some way out of politeness and good manners?
Without saying a word, and even giving people the cold shoulder, what does that mean?!
It's understandable that he avoided her when they weren't together before, but now they're husband and wife. Even if it's out of affection, he shouldn't treat her like this!
My good mood this morning was shattered by the awful man in front of me.
"That man is despicable! I really want to hit him!" Ji Wanyuan roared inwardly, waving her fists.
She still wore a polite smile, though she felt her smile was almost stiff.
At this moment, the despicable man finally spoke, replying with an "Mmm".
"Since we're going to the government office, my husband, please don't be late." She curtsied to him. "I won't disturb you any longer."
After saying that, he left.
They even walked rather quickly, as if they couldn't wait to leave?
Her maidservant followed behind, urging her to slow down, but she wouldn't listen.
Wen Qiyan followed the woman's back as she disappeared around the corner of the corridor before finally snapping out of his daze.
Why is he looking at her again?
Thinking of this, his face unconsciously darkened.
"..."
On the other side, Madam Wen was tidying up Lord Wen's clothes when she heard a servant come to report something.
After hearing this, Madam Wen asked if it was true.
"Yes." The old woman said that nothing unpleasant had happened between the two, "but the eldest young master still dislikes Madam Ji... and his expression was not very good when he left."
Wen Qiyan was quite used to Ji Wanyuan's reaction. Madam Wen sighed and said to Lord Wen, "This marriage is really unfair to Qiyan."
Living under the same roof as someone you utterly despise, seeing them every day, wouldn't that be incredibly tedious and annoying?
"If it weren't for the children, who would want to form this marriage alliance with the Ji family?" Madam Wen couldn't help but continue to complain.
"I had already arranged for Qi Yan to meet a girl from the Lin family. She is gentle and quiet, well-educated, reasonable, and understanding. Most importantly, our two families have known each other for many years and know each other well."
"Qi Yan has a close relationship with the eldest son of the Lin family, and gets along well with the Lin family's daughter. Isn't that wonderful?"
"Sigh..." Madam Wen sighed heavily at this point, "Who knew that Ji Wanyuan would suddenly appear out of nowhere."
"What a tragedy."
"How exactly did she and Qi Yan get pregnant?"
To this day, Mrs. Wen still doesn't know how the two of them got pregnant. She only knows that they were pregnant, but she doesn't know the cause and effect.
She had initially suspected that Ji Wanyuan's persistent pursuit of Wen Qiyan over the years had moved him, so... under Ji Wanyuan's bold seduction, he had inadvertently become obsessed and made a foolish mistake.
After all, putting aside her terrible temper, the eldest daughter of the Ji family was extremely beautiful, with a great figure and skin as fragrant as jade.
If she takes the initiative to show affection, I'm afraid few men could resist her.
Father Wen still wouldn't say, he just patted the back of her hand, "Since you're here, make the best of it. Maybe Qi Yan and that girl from the Lin family just aren't meant to be."
"I heard that the Lin family's daughter is ill?" Wen's father asked again.
"He is ill." Madam Wen did not get the answer she wanted, and glared at Lord Wen with a rather annoyed look. "I sent some tonics over by my servants. We have just formed a marriage alliance with the Ji family, so it is really inappropriate to go and visit him. I am afraid that the Ji family will cause trouble."
Madam Ji was also sharp-tongued and outspoken. In addition, the Ji family and the Lin family had always been at odds.
People in the capital are always fond of gossip, and these days they've been keeping an eye on a few prominent families. It's best to wait until things calm down before making any moves, to avoid causing trouble and attracting unwanted attention.
Mr. Wen smiled and flattered her, saying, "Madam's thinking is so thoughtful, it's really good. With Madam managing everything at home, I feel very at ease."
It's not good to talk to Madam Wen about matters of the court, since the more people who know about it, the greater the risk.
Prime Minister Ji is not easily fooled.
Who knows if the Ji family has noticed anything amiss, or if they've pulled some hidden tricks up their sleeves?
"Qi Yan and the Lin family's daughter are destined to be apart," Madam Wen lamented.
The Lin family is a prominent family and would never allow their daughter to become a concubine. Even if she were willing to condescend to be a secondary wife, how could the Ji family possibly accept it?
Therefore, we had no choice but to give up.
"Oh, right."
As Mr. Wen was about to leave and had a sip of tea, Mrs. Wen thought of something and said to him, "Yesterday, my sister mentioned that her daughter Xin'er is about to return to the capital."
"I think that child is quite good-looking and has a good character. Perhaps we could take him in and have him serve in Qi Yan's room?"
A note from the author:
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