On the other side, in the bridal chamber.
Ever since she was brought into the bridal chamber, Han Yuxi had been quietly waiting for death. It was undoubtedly torturous for her to not have the company of her beloved on the last journey of her life. She only hoped that the poison would take effect as soon as possible so that she could end this torment as soon as possible!
However, reality often went against one's wishes. A quarter of an hour had passed, an hour had passed, and even two hours had passed. Li Jingchu still did not feel any discomfort in her body. After experiencing more than two hours of mental torment, she was now completely exhausted both physically and mentally! She couldn't help but wonder if the two cups of wine that Princess Tong 'an gave her had been poisoned.
After all, even if it was a slow-acting poison, it should have taken effect in two hours!
However, if Princess Tong 'an didn't poison her, then what was the meaning of those words during the wedding ceremony? Was he just trying to scare her?
Li Jingchu gradually fell asleep in the midst of this physical and mental exhaustion!
Creak ~!
After an unknown period of time, with a creak, the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside. Wang Renbiao walked in quickly from the outside.
Upon entering the room, Wang Renbiao saw Li Jingchu lying on her side on the bed. Her eyes were tightly shut, and her face was haggard. She didn't even take off her shoes. Wang Renbiao instantly recalled what he said to Princess An when he entered the backyard.
"Biao 'er, you've married a good wife. Oh, tell her later not to worry too much. No one in this residence will harm her life!"
Wang Renbiao's expression suddenly changed. He quickly walked to the bed and hugged Li Jingchu, whose eyes were tightly shut. He called out anxiously, "Jingchu, Jingchu, what's wrong? Wake up! Wake up … Ah! "
When Wang Renbiao was shaking Li Jingchu, Li Jingchu suddenly opened her eyes. This made Wang Renbiao, who thought that something had happened to Li Jingchu, couldn't help but be shocked. He stared with a stunned expression. When Li Jingchu saw this, she couldn't help but ask, "Renbiao, what's wrong with you?"
As she spoke, she had already struggled out of Wang Renbiao's arms and sat up.
"Uh … I saw your haggard face just now and thought that you were sick, so I couldn't help but worry …"
Wang Renbiao was so embarrassed that he didn't know where to put his hands. He hesitated for a moment and made up an excuse.
"Oh! I was a little tired from waiting and accidentally fell asleep. You don't have to worry! "
It was rare to hear such 'silly' words from Wang Renbiao's mouth. Li Jingchu didn't tease him. Instead, she felt warmth in her heart. This was the feeling of being cared for by someone she loved!
"I'm sorry for making you wait! I should have come earlier! "
Wang Renbiao held Li Jingchu's hand and looked at her delicate and slightly haggard face as he said softly.
"No!"
Li Jingchu shook her head and said, "So many guests came to the estate today, you should be accompanying them in the front courtyard. According to the etiquette, doesn't every bride have to wait for the bride in the bridal chamber for a few hours? "
"In my eyes, there are no rules or etiquette. As long as you don't suffer, it's fine!"
Wang Renbiao squeezed Li Jingchu's hand and said seriously.
All of a sudden, he recalled what Princess Tong 'an had said to him and asked seriously, "Jingchu, are you sure you don't feel any discomfort?"
"No … no? Renbiao, why are you suddenly asking this? "
Li Jingchu's heart skipped a beat when she heard Wang Renbiao mention this again. Did Wang Renbiao know something? But she still said so.
Although she wasn't sure if Princess Tong 'an had poisoned the wine or what kind of poison it was, she didn't intend to tell Wang Renbiao the inside story. Even if the wine was poisoned, she only wanted to die peacefully. She didn't want Wang Renbiao and Princess Tong' an to fall out because of this. Without the support of the Wang family, Wang Renbiao's life wouldn't be easy!
"I … I met my mother outside the courtyard just now. She said something very strange. She told me that you're a good girl and that you shouldn't worry unnecessarily. No one in this estate will harm your life!"
Wang Renbiao hesitated for a moment but still told Li Jingchu the truth.
Li Jingchu was stunned. She had always been an intelligent person. If she still couldn't understand after hearing Wang Renbiao's words, then she wouldn't be Li Jingchu!
Clearly, Princess Tong 'an hadn't hidden any poison in the wine. She had only said that during the wedding ceremony to test Li Jingchu's sincerity toward Wang Renbiao and whether she was willing to die for Wang Renbiao at a critical moment!
Princess Tong 'an's "no one in this estate will harm your life" had two meanings. First, she had no intention of harming Li Jingchu's life and this was only a test. Second, she meant that now that she had passed the test, no one in the Wang family would harm Li Jingchu again!
"So that's how it is!"
After understanding everything, Li Jingchu couldn't help but feel relieved. This test had tormented her physically and mentally, but she didn't resent Princess Tong 'an. She understood that Princess Tong' an had already made a huge concession for her to be with Wang Renbiao in the end. After all, the Wang family was one of the Five Great Clans and Seven Great Nobles. In the eyes of ordinary people, it was unattainable and noble. As a mother, there was nothing wrong with wishing the best for her son!
Furthermore, after going through this test, Li Jingchu also faced her own heart. It turned out that Wang Renbiao was so important to her that she would protect him at the cost of her life!
"Jingchu, are you and my mother hiding something from me?"
Wang Renbiao couldn't help but ask when he saw Li Jingchu's relieved expression.
"No! It's nothing! I'm just very grateful to your mother. I'm grateful that she agreed to let us be together! "
Li Jingchu shook her head and smiled.
After all the mysteries were solved, her previous worries could finally vanish into thin air! Now, she could finally be together with the person she loved. No one could stop them anymore!
"Grateful to my mother?"
Wang Renbiao smiled bitterly, a look of disapproval on his face. You still don't know that my mother almost sent people to kidnap you back then, right?
"Jingchu, I feel that we should be even more grateful to Little Xuan for being able to be together in the end! Back then, my father and mother changed their attitudes completely because of a letter that Little Xuan sent over! "
Wang Renbiao reached out and pulled Li Jingchu into his embrace as he sighed softly.
"The Marquis of Yong 'an? A letter? "
Li Jingchu was stunned. She suddenly recalled that half a month ago, she had seen Princess Tong 'an obstructing their marriage at every turn, and Wang Renbiao had fallen ill from his worry and was bedridden. Thus, she had written a letter and asked Leng Yuyao to use the Provincial Governor's Estate's channels to deliver the letter to Li Zexuan!
The letter that Wang Renbiao was talking about that changed Princess Tong 'an's attitude was very likely Li Zexuan's reply after he learned of the situation here!
"I was wondering when I became Marquis's adopted sister. It seems that Marquis acknowledged me as his adopted sister in that letter to persuade your father and mother to agree to our marriage!"
Li Jingchu suddenly realized something when she recalled the coronation ceremony of the Provincial Governor's Estate today.
"That must be the case!"
Wang Renbiao nodded thoughtfully and said.
"But there's something I don't understand. Even if the Marquis of Yong 'an acknowledged me as his adopted sister, it shouldn't have been able to change the princess's attitude completely, right? After all, the Wang Clan is a thousand-year-old clan! "
Li Jingchu frowned and asked in confusion.
The relationship between an adopted brother and an adopted sister was clearly not as close as that between biological siblings. If she was Li Zexuan's biological sister, Princess Tong 'an might agree to their marriage, but she was only Li Zexuan's adopted sister. In this case, it would be difficult!
Wang Renbiao pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "It's not completely impossible! Jingchu, you've underestimated the importance of Little Xuan in the eyes of us great clans. After all, how prestigious were the Qinghe Cui Clan, Boling Cui Clan, and Xingyang Zheng Clan? But in the end, they were all indirectly destroyed by Little Xuan. While the great clans' thousand-year-old foundations are deep, they are no match for imperial power! Although Little Xuan is only a Marquis, he is no less important than a King in the eyes of the great clans.
Secondly, I'm guessing that Xiao Xuan might have promised the Wang family some benefits in the letter in order to fulfill the marriage between us. Or perhaps he had shown enough determination in his heart to make our marriage happen, causing my father and mother to be wary of him. Right now, the aristocratic families are in a precarious situation. My father and mother aren't willing to offend a powerful marquis with unlimited potential! Perhaps they also felt a sliver of pity for me! Thus, they agreed to our marriage in the end! "
Although the second point was only Wang Renbiao's guess, it had to be said that his guess was infinitely close to the truth!
Hearing this, Li Jingchu couldn't help but say, "Back then, I only wanted to ask Marquis to counsel you and help you resolve the knot in your heart. I didn't expect that Marquis would go to such an extent for us. I'm afraid I won't be able to repay this favor in this lifetime!"
Wang Renbiao patted Li Jingchu's shoulder and said gently, "It's fine. If you can't repay it, I'll repay it with you! Now that we're husband and wife, I owe Little Xuan a favor as well! Right, Jingchu, when we were performing the ceremony earlier, you still called me husband. Why aren't you calling me that now? "
At this point, Wang Renbiao suddenly teased.
Hearing this, Li Jingchu's face instantly turned red. When she found out that Princess Tong 'an had poisoned the wine during the ceremony, she thought that she was about to leave Wang Renbiao. Before she died, she naturally didn't have any qualms about calling Wang Renbiao husband because she didn't want to leave any regrets!
However, when Wang Renbiao came in and told her about Princess Tong 'an's words, she knew that it was just a test. There was no poison in the wine, so she wouldn't die. Thus, how could she still have the face to call him husband?
"My … my husband!"
At this moment, Li Jingchu finally remembered that tonight was her and Wang Renbiao's wedding night. She bit her red lips and hesitated for a moment before finally calling out the two words, "my husband".
Wang Renbiao's face lit up with joy. He looked at Li Jingchu affectionately and said, "Wifey!"
With that, the two of them hugged each other tightly.
The wedding night was naturally filled with tenderness and endless scenery. There was no need to tell outsiders!
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