Chapter 478: Chapter 475: So What? It’s Not Like I Undressed You

The evening was approaching, and the Marquis Zhongyong Mansion was lit everywhere, as bright as daylight, with the sound of clinking glasses never-ending.

There were quite a few people here today.

After Yu Tingwan took her seat, she casually scanned her gaze.

She caught sight of three princes and two princesses consort.

Perhaps sensing Yu Tingwan’s gaze, Yao Ru, with a cold expression, had a touch of warmth melt into her icy demeanor the instant their eyes met.

Ying Zhi noticed this and seemed deep in thought.

"You and the young madam of Duke Heshun Mansion have quite a good relationship. She even specially visited last time."

He smiled.

He raised his hand affectionately to help Yao Ru sit down.

Yao Ru pretended not to see, dodging him, and sat down directly.

Ying Zhi was not annoyed; his hand dropped in mid-air, and he withdrew it. He smoothed out the pleats of her robe, like a particularly considerate husband.

Using a voice only the two of them could hear, he leaned in close to her ear.

Outsiders all believed the couple had a good relationship, giving a knowing smile.

Little did they know that Ying Zhi’s words were calculated and threatening.

"Yao Ru, you must remember, you are my wife. Only if I am well, will you and Dun be well."

"You should try to win over Yu Tingwan for me."

Yao Ru felt a wave of nausea.

How could she not understand Ying Zhi’s scheming?

It was nothing but trying to leverage the Gu Family and Wei Family, more specifically, targeting Gu Fuju and Wei Zhao.

Yu Tingwan noticed Ying Zhi’s behavior and felt a chill, but ultimately, they were husband and wife, and she couldn’t exactly rush over to interfere.

"Yaoyao."

Jiasan stood up to serve her some dishes. It was their first meal together, and despite it being the Xiao Family banquet, she was delighted.

"This is the Xiao family’s chef’s specialty, a whole de-boned duck stuffed with seafood such as sea cucumber, abalone, dried scallops, and eight other delicacies, steamed to maintain its shape. The taste is quite good; try it."

Ning Suxuan was also tired after a busy half-day. In truth, it was the Marchioness Zhongyong who feared making mistakes and sought her help in everything to keep an eye on things.

Said she had no experience, afraid of neglecting guests, and feared doing something wrong that would embarrass the bride.

But... Ning Suxuan had no experience either.

She sat at the table, looking at Yu Tingwan, with her brows furrowed.

The young woman’s complexion was rosy, her lips red and teeth white, making for a truly beautiful look, seemingly gentle and soft. Yet she had her own ideas, her temper was as stubborn as can be.

Under Jiasan’s expectations, she lowered her head to look at the dishes in her bowl, blinked her lashes hesitantly for a moment, and leaned in to eat.

"How is it?"

Yu Tingwan replied honestly, "Very good."

Seeing her eat, Jiasan’s smile grew wider, unable to hide the joy as she eagerly served more.

"This is braised shark fin, said to have been simmered for three days with broth thick as golden glue. The control over the heat was excellent."

The color indeed looked tempting.

Yu Tingwan tasted it, "Also delicious."

She did not resist, though their interaction wasn’t particularly close.

But such was already very good, and Jiasan was satisfied.

Over time, Yu Tingwan didn’t know what her feelings toward the Gu Family were.

But facing them, there was no longer any barrier, calm and open-minded.

Yu Tingwan spoke softly, "You don’t have to take care of me, eat too."

"Alright!"

Jiasan ignored the respectfulness and responded joyfully.

She wasn’t in a hurry. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

She had plenty of time, and one day she would surely unlock the child’s heart.

Gu Fuju ladled a bowl of swallow’s nest and shredded chicken soup, preparing to take it to Yu Tingwan, but someone with long fingers reached out to take it.

The owner of the hand smiled.

"Thank you, sir."

Wei Zhao smiled, "How did you know the student wanted to eat?"

Gu Fuju: ...

Annoying to look at.

Yu Tingwan noted the unusual, turning her head.

"What’s wrong with mother-in-law?"

From the moment she sat down, she seemed restless, without touching her chopsticks.

Ning Suxuan gathered her thoughts, reached over to tuck her slightly curled hair behind her ear, "Compared to the Xiao Family wedding, the Wei Family has indeed wronged you."

These words made everyone at the table pause their chopsticks.

Yet Yu Tingwan didn’t take it to heart.

Wronged by what?

Yu Tingwan enjoyed the bustle but didn’t like others watching her over a scene.

She didn’t want to be like Shen Zhiyi, busying herself all day without knowing for what, lacking even time to eat, especially after putting on makeup. She still had to make polite small talk with unfamiliar relatives and female guests.

And that was tiring just to think about.

Besides, Wei Zhao later made it up to her.

Yu Tingwan would never forget, Wei Zhao returned to her the Yu Family, accompanied her to arrange the burial for her parents.

Passed the facade in front of elders. Only then was it proper, to personally arrange their bridal chamber.

She hadn’t had to worry about anything.

Yu Tingwan was about to say she wasn’t.

Your son is more considerate than anyone else.

Ning Suxuan, "If you’d like, why not make up for it..."

Jiasan’s eyes lit up, she had this thought for a long time, just couldn’t bring it up. The family dowry had never had a chance to be sent.

"No."

Straightforward refusal.

A trip to the countryside, a trip to Wuyang City, and if Shangjing were needed...

Yu Tingwan muttered softly, "Like how Mrs. Meng moved three times for her son’s sake, at least each time was to a different place. I married three times, all to the same man, I’m..."

Words turned a corner as they left her mouth.

Yu Tingwan flirtatiously teased Wei Zhao with a seemingly amused smile.

"It’s truly my honor."

Wei Zhao gently pushed away her sudden approach.

He whispered softly, "Don’t be like this, okay?"

Yu Tingwan frowned, "What?"

Wei Zhao, "After all, outside."

He glanced at Gu Fuju, who continued ladling soup.

"Be more dignified, with so many people around, don’t touch and feel me."

Yu Tingwan: ???

She felt aggrieved.

What’s wrong with touching?

It’s not like I’m undressing you!

"I misspoke."

Yu Tingwan pressed her lips, "That’s more like it."

Wei Zhao, "You were thinking about using your mouth."

Gu Fuju: ???

He frowned deeply.

Wanted to refute.

But Yaoyao was truly... steadfast towards Gui Zhi.

There was quite a lot of sweet talk he overheard.

He didn’t want to admit it.

But Yaoyao must be spoiled by Wei Zhao!

Just then, Gu Wu walked over with a less than cheerful expression.

She had just spilled some drink on herself, and went to Xiao Family’s inner residence to change clothes.

But seeing Yu Tingwan made her feel better.

"Sister."

She came over and sweetly greeted.

Yu Tingwan regarded the voice and looked over, slightly nodding.

"Sister’s makeup is beautiful today."

Yu Tingwan, "I didn’t wear any rouge."

"It just shows Sister’s natural beauty and good complexion, overshadowing other meticulously dressed female guests without even wearing rouge."

This wasn’t an exaggeration.

Yu Tingwan also thought this wasn’t far-fetched.

She was indeed charming!

She nodded with an unburdened conscience, "Yes."

Yu Tingwan touched her face, expressing helplessly, "That’s truly so frustrating."

Wei Zhao: ...

Gu Wu found a seat and sat down.

Gu Fuju wiped his hands with a handkerchief, "What’s wrong?"

Gu Wu finally said, "Nothing, just happened to run into Lady Xun."

Who then went on to say some trivial things, utterly annoying.

With this said, Gu Fuju understood. The Lady Xun in Gu Wu’s words referred to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue’s wife.

The Xun Family had intentions of marriage alliance.

Always did.

Later, when Yaoyao returned, it became known that Ah Wu was adopted. The Xun Family then went quiet without news.

Now seeing him and Jiasan treating Ah Wu as before, they awoke to renewed thoughts.

Ridiculous as it was, Gu Fuju never considered the Xun Family’s child.

The Xun Family assumed they held a choice?