Chapter 110 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 7)
Chapter 110 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 7)
Wealthy families place great importance on the wedding night. If the groom does not stay overnight in the bridal chamber, it not only shows that the bride has no status and is not favored, but also makes her the target of ridicule from outsiders.
Qingyu thought of the first rule in the three-point agreement and did not object. Judging from the male supporting character's character, he should not act like a hooligan.
He waved his hand and said, "Do as you please."
Then she slowly removed the jewelry from her head, not even having time to wash up. Her long hair was loose, and her movements were extremely graceful, leaving Zhou Hannan stunned.
By the time he came to his senses, Qingyu had already crawled into bed and was fast asleep.
Zhou Hannan licked his lips, the desire in his eyes faded, closed his eyes, and slowly fell asleep.
The next morning, when Qingyu woke up, there was no one on the small couch. She paused slightly, and before she could speak, several maids rushed in through the door, each carrying different ornaments or clothes.
The maid at the head of the table bowed and said to Qingyu with anticipation and respect, "Would Madam like to wash up? My skills in combing hair and applying makeup are superb, and I will certainly not disappoint you."
Qingyu chuckled lightly, "You're certainly enthusiastic."
The maid lowered her head shyly. Since last night, the news had spread throughout the mansion that the bride was as beautiful as a fairy, and all the servants in the mansion were very curious.
Looking at it now, the maid truly felt she had fallen into a blessed nest, being able to serve such a stunning lady was truly a joy.
With the help of her maid, Qingyu quickly finished washing and dressing and gracefully left the room.
Zhou Hannan waited at the door, pretending to be calm, but his heart still fluttered when he saw the beautiful woman approaching.
He stepped forward gently and said in a low voice, "Father is already waiting in the front yard. Let's go together." He paused and then added, "Mother... you don't need to pay attention to her expression."
The current Madam Zhou is a stepmother. She has always been kind on the outside but bitter on the inside. Zhou Hannan suffered a lot when he was young. After he grew up and took control of the Zhou family, Madam Zhou became much more restrained. However, she is still strange and eccentric. Especially after Zhou's father went to the Taoist temple and stopped caring about her, she became more and more crazy and couldn't stand anyone.
Qingyu naturally understood Zhou Hannan's meaning, and had also learned about Old Madam Zhou's temperament beforehand. Moreover, in her previous life, the original owner had suffered a lot at the hands of this woman.
She nodded slightly, and Zhou Hannan breathed a sigh of relief. To show their affection in public, the two walked side by side, though they did not hold hands.
Zhou Hannan's mind was in turmoil all the way, her thoughts filled with the sweet fragrance emanating from the people around her.
It wasn't until we reached the lobby that it felt somewhat real.
Unexpectedly, Cang's father was also there.
Upon seeing her father, Qingyu was somewhat surprised, "Father?"
Why did they come to our house on the very first day of our marriage?
The others in the room were brought back to their senses by the melodious shout.
The moment Qingyu arrived, the room seemed to light up instantly. Everyone's eyes were on Qingyu, and time seemed to stand still. Her face was as beautiful and refined as a fairy, her figure graceful and her steps light.
Everyone in the room was captivated and amazed.
Master Zhou was unaware that his daughter-in-law had been replaced at first. It was Cang's father who came early in the morning to explain the situation, fearing that Qingyu would be ostracized.
Although it was an accident, Mr. Zhou was still somewhat worried and displeased, while Mrs. Zhou, standing to the side, adopted a "watching the show" attitude.
But when they actually faced Qingyu, they were all speechless.
Finally, Zhou Hannan spoke up: "Greetings, Father-in-law. May I ask what brings you here?"
Hearing this address, Cang's father breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a pang of sadness.
His daughter is so outstanding that she truly deserves everyone's love and affection.
"Yesterday... was truly unexpected. By the time I found out, things had already turned out this way. I'm so sorry about this."
"Father-in-law, you flatter me. I should be thanking you for the unexpected. I am very happy with Qingyu, and I will only have this one wife in my life. You can rest assured." Zhou Hannan said this with a smile and ease. Qingyu didn't listen carefully, she just pretended to be shy.
Even the silent Master Zhou nodded in agreement, saying, "Qingyu is so wonderful. If Hannan dares to wrong her, I will be the first to disagree!"
Father Cang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became harmonious. The group chatted and laughed freely, and the newlyweds' toasting ceremony quickly came to an end.
To Zhou Hannan's surprise, the old lady of the Zhou family did not cause any trouble at all. Instead, she gave Qingyu a valuable gift without saying a word.
Qingyu could sense the complex emotions of Old Madam Zhou, a mixture of entanglement, fondness, and irritation...
She was all ready to give someone a piece of her mind, but the old lady turned out to be quite easygoing.
After this was over, Qingyu felt as if she had been liberated and happily prepared to go back to her room, but was unexpectedly stopped by Zhou Hannan.
Qingyu blinked in confusion, "Is there something else?"
Zhou Hannan looked intently into Qingyu's eyes, his sincerity unwavering. "Come with me to the ancestral hall in a little while. I've already had someone prepare to add your name to the family genealogy."
He was inexplicably nervous when he said this, fearing that Qingyu would disagree.
As expected, upon hearing about this matter, Qingyu frowned and refused, saying, "There's no need."
Since she and Zhou Hannan were not actually husband and wife, and not being listed in the family genealogy would not affect her inheritance, their marriage certificate was sufficient.
Zhou Hannan was speechless. He wanted to say a few more words of advice, but Qingyu had already grown impatient with him and turned to go back to her room.
For three days in a row, Qingyu was in a relaxed mood, either playing or staying at home. Zhou Hannan didn't have much time to build a good relationship with her, as the Zhou family's business outside still needed him.
He also noticed that every time he mentioned going to discuss business, Qingyu's eyes would light up, and she would say that a man should prioritize his career.
This made Zhou Hannan feel both heartbroken and very gratified.
On the day the newlyweds returned to their parents' home, Zhou Hannan had his servants prepare two large carriages full of gifts early in the morning, and then stood at the door waiting for Qingyu.
It was already quite late when Qingyu got up. No one urged her. The maids and servants quickly helped her wash and dress, and then they packed their things and went back to the Cang Mansion in a grand procession.
Zhou Hannan was filled with trepidation, and along the way he would frequently ask Qingyu about the preferences of Cang's father and mother.
Considering it was her own money bag, Qingyu didn't show any coldness and casually answered a few questions based on her memory.
Seeing Zhou Hannan's forehead covered in cold sweat, she was a little confused. "You don't need to be so nervous. You have money, and they like you."
This is Qingyu's honest opinion; wealthy sons-in-law are always more pleasing.
As she spoke, Qingyu took a fruit and gently bit into it, her pearly white teeth hidden in her red lips, the juice coloring her lips, making her look extremely tempting.
Zhou Hannan swallowed hard, her eyes reddening slightly. She quickly lowered her gaze, stopping her wild thoughts, and said softly, "After all, I am the junior. Besides, your parents are also my parents. I hope they truly accept me."
I also hope that you can truly accept me.
He didn't dare say those last words aloud, but he secretly hoped for them.
Upon hearing this, Qingyu glanced at the serious-looking man but remained silent.
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