Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1087 - 458: Tingzheng’s Wedding (Part 2)

An Zhichen frowned. Yueyao had always been measured in her actions, so he couldn’t understand why she was so reckless today. After all, during weddings, there were many people and various matters, and what if someone accidentally bumped into her?

Yueyao didn’t want to be scolded by An Zhichen, so she deliberately said: "I’m hungry, haven’t eaten anything for most of the day, my stomach is empty."

An Zhichen responded somewhat helplessly: "Next time, don’t joke around with yourself and the baby."

Yueyao muttered, wondering when she had ever joked about herself and the baby, honestly. But since An Zhichen didn’t directly say it, Yueyao pretended not to understand.

After taking a nap in the morning, Yueyao dozed off again by evening, and upon waking, she muttered to herself: "No chance of sleeping tonight."

Nanny Hao laughed and said: "Madam, pregnant women tend to be sleepy. By night, I assure you, Madam will fall asleep as soon as you touch the bed." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Unfortunately, Nanny Hao’s words did not prove true, as by night, Yueyao was wide awake without the slightest drowsiness. Unable to sleep, Yueyao dragged An Zhichen into conversation. Though An Zhichen was worn out and yearning for sleep, he didn’t disrupt Yueyao’s enthusiasm and kept her company, talking with her.

Lately, Yueyao had a short attention span, often forgetting things right after discussing them. As they chatted away, she suddenly recalled something: "I remember you saying you’d be assigned outside within two years. It’s been two years already, haven’t you found a suitable position yet?" It seemed rather slow not to have found anything after such a long time.

An Zhichen, holding Yueyao, smiled and said: "A few days ago, the Marquis mentioned to me that there’s a vacancy for a Commandant Tongzhi in Sichuan that seemed perfect for me, but I turned it down."

Yueyao freed herself from An Zhichen’s embrace and looked up to ask: "Why?" A Commandant Tongzhi was a Third Rank position with actual power, which seemed quite beneficial for An Zhichen.

An Zhichen smoothed her disheveled hair and smiled: "Seeing you in your current state, how could I be at ease working away from home?" While being pregnant with twins was indeed a joyous occasion, it was also fraught with danger. At such a critical moment, how could he leave for Sichuan and not worry?

Yueyao wouldn’t dare to bravely claim she was fine and could manage. Having her husband around as opposed to not was an entirely different feeling. With An Zhichen in residence, she had no need to worry about internal or external affairs, and even if there were other issues, she need not be concerned. In conclusion, with An Zhichen there, the household was akin to having an unshakeable pillar: "What did the Marquis say?" Yueyao worried that Marquis Jingning Luo Shao might see An Zhichen’s reluctance as cowardice, potentially impacting his career.

An Zhichen smiled and said: "I told the Marquis that I’d consider assignments after you’ve given birth." He wouldn’t take his wife and children to a place that wasn’t a thriving city, avoiding unnecessary hardship.

Yueyao worriedly asked: "Is the Marquis displeased with that?" Yueyao didn’t think there was anything wrong with An Zhichen staying. After all, considering the risky nature of pregnancy and childbirth, a husband should indeed be by her side. However, she hoped it wouldn’t affect his future.

An Zhichen smiled: "What are you thinking? The Marquis wouldn’t be displeased over such a small matter. Opportunities that are missed now can be awaited again, but you are the one who can’t wait." This reminded him of Mingzhu’s situation when she was having twins, which left him apprehensive. Even though Yueyao was doing much better than Mingzhu, he remained anxious. Given his current state, he couldn’t manage duties away from home effectively.

Yueyao studied An Zhichen’s expression closely, seeing his honest demeanor, and smiled, saying: "You’ve been exhausted these past few days; go to sleep!" Most men prioritized their careers, but An Zhichen had prioritized her and their child to this extent, which made Yueyao very satisfied.

The recent days saw An Zhichen busy with tasks at the Yamen and assisting Tingzheng with his wedding preparations, leaving him truly fatigued. Soon enough, An Zhichen fell asleep.

Cuddled next to him, Yueyao also quickly drifted off to slumber.

She slept until late morning when the sun was already high above. When Yueyao woke, there was no one beside her. Xi Yu came in and said: "The Old Master has gone to the Yamen."

After Yueyao freshened up, she had breakfast. Hearing from the maid that Tingzheng had arrived with his bride, Yueyao instructed them to wait in the small sitting room.

Yueyao finished her breakfast before going to meet Tingzheng and the Young Miss of the Lin Family. However, upon entering the main hall and observing Tingzheng’s attire, Yueyao’s expression slightly darkened.

Tingzheng was dressed in bright red clothing, which accentuated his skin’s fairness, as white as snow, and seemed to emit a faint silver glow. Below his leaf-shaped eyebrows were those captivating, enchanting eyes that added to his attractive allure.

Lin Qinghan also dressed splendidly, but regardless of how outstanding her attire was, with Tingzheng by her side, Lin Qinghan inevitably became a mere backdrop.

Xiang Wei’s reaction to seeing Tingzheng was different from Yueyao’s; she noticed their attire with a playful glint in her eyes. Previously, Tingzheng’s manner of dress was made intentionally somber by Yueyao. Under Yueyao’s influence, Tingzheng’s remarkable looks seemed only to show six-tenths of their full allure. However, Tingzheng’s current attire fully showcased his advantages. At this moment, anyone who gave Tingzheng a second glance would likely be captivated.

Tingzheng had waited for almost an hour without any complaints, but Lin Qinghan felt differently. She didn’t trust the maid’s explanation; at this hour, having breakfast was apparently an intentional slight against her.

Yueyao pretended not to notice Lin Qinghan’s fleeting dissatisfaction and sat down with a smile. Before Yueyao could speak, Xiang Wei said first: "Someone, serve the tea." With a penetrating gaze that could miss nothing, Xiang Wei noticed everything Yueyao did. Xiang Wei inwardly smirked; most would overlook this, but she’d found someone with a keen sense. Otherwise, being petty would leave Yueyao without a complaint.

Soon, Xi Juan brought two cushions and placed them before Yueyao. Following behind, the maid carried a lacquered black tea tray with two cups of tea placed on it.

Lin Qinghan wasn’t foolish and quickly discerned Yueyao’s intention, which was for her to perform the tea ceremony. Lin Qinghan was inwardly annoyed, having only heard of serving tea to a mother-in-law, never to a sister. Once she performed this, she’d forever be beneath Lian Yueyao.

Lin Qinghan was contemplating a reason to decline this unreasonable demand, but Tingzheng stood up, kneeled on the cushion, and picked up one cup from the tea tray. He turned and, noticing Lin Qinghan’s lack of movement, sternly said: "Qinghan..."

Lin Qinghan, not being a fool, caught the note of displeasure in Tingzheng’s words. Though she was unwilling, she had no choice but to kneel on the cushion and serve tea to Yueyao.

Yueyao symbolically took a sip and presented the new bride Lin Qinghan with a pair of Jade Bracelets, offering a few polite words about living well together in the future. After speaking, she sent the newlywed couple back to their home.