Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 298 Newlyweds 3
Although Su Qingwan was exhausted from a long day, she didn't sleep soundly. She woke up when Lu Jing sat down by the bed. Her phoenix coronet was off, her hairpins were removed, and she was wearing a heavy wedding dress. Her cheeks were flushed from sleep, as if she had applied the finest rouge. Under the lamplight, she was even more breathtakingly beautiful. Su Qingwan blushed slightly under his gaze. "Didn't Zhou Jingming and Li An fend off the drinks for you?"

Lu Jing smiled at her, a smile that left Su Qingwan somewhat stunned. How to put it? He looked a bit like someone who had lost their mind, a silly little fool who would be tricked into going home by a string of candied hawthorns.

Su Qingwan held up one finger and shook it in front of him. "How many is this?"

“Madam…” Lu Jing opened his arms and pulled her into his embrace, resting his head on her shoulder. The smell of alcohol and the warmth of her breath mingled with the rhythm of his heartbeat.

Su Qingwan touched his face and neck, which were a little hot. She smiled and said, "Your Highness, are you alright when you're drunk? Don't act crazy when you're drunk, or others will laugh at you."

"Good drinking manners!" Lu Jing said decisively, holding her tightly with both arms as if afraid she would escape. Su Qingwan couldn't help but chuckle and whispered to Qingyun to prepare hot water for him to wash up.

Qingyun thought to himself, "On this wedding day, the prince and the young lady are really letting loose. They didn't even drink the nuptial wine or say any auspicious words. It's one thing for the young lady not to care, but the prince doesn't seem to care at all either."

Lu Jing was genuinely drunk. Qingyun prepared hot water, and Su Qingwan pushed him to wash up, saying, "Stop pretending. You reek of alcohol. Go wash up."

Lu Jing, “…”

Seen through!

He was drunk, but not to the point of being completely out of it. The thought that they had already gone through the wedding ceremony and that Su Qingwan was now his wife filled Lu Jing with a secret excitement.

He was urged by Su Qingwan to wash up, and he returned quickly, having changed into a light red undergarment. Su Qingwan sat upright on the edge of the bed, really not wanting to wear the phoenix crown anymore. Otherwise, she would have liked to wear the phoenix crown, cover her head with the veil, and complete the wedding ceremony.

Lu Jing looked at her and laughed, making Su Qingwan blush. "What are you laughing at?"

"I can't help but smile when I see you."

Su Qingwan smiled, and Lu Jing's heart softened. He brought over the nuptial wine. Normally, they would drink the nuptial wine under the guidance of the matchmaker, but now the bridal chamber was very quiet. You could hear a pin drop. The entire palace seemed to be silent, with only the sound of their heartbeats and breathing.

During the toasting ceremony, Lu Jing's gaze remained fixed on her, like the rose branches that had entwined around the wall that night, drawing nourishment from the roots to nurture the exquisite blossoms. Su Qingwan couldn't avoid his focused gaze; it was burning hot, and she could feel his joy.

The joy of his long-cherished wish coming true shone through his eyes and was conveyed to her. Lu Jing always gave people the impression of being indifferent and lonely, but the emotional impact of his laughter was so strong.

It seems like just like that, I suddenly became happy.

"Xiao Wu, I'm so happy." Lu Jing held her hand. "Before the wedding, I was always anxious and worried. I was afraid of something unexpected happening, afraid that you would suddenly change your mind, and afraid that fate would play tricks on us and something would happen. It wasn't until we bowed to heaven and earth and watched you walk into the bridal chamber that I had a real feeling that we were finally getting married. Marrying you is my most long-cherished dream. I have never been so happy before."

His emotions were unusually outward and intense, as if he wanted to peel open his heart and imprint her name on it, to tell her how much he longed to hold her hand and grow old together.

Su Qingwan had intended to spend her life with him in a respectful and distant manner, but hearing his fervent and frank admiration moved her deeply. It seemed as if they had truly taken their on-screen romance to real life.

"I'm happy too!" Su Qingwan turned to the side and kissed him on the cheek. "Lu Jing, I'm also very happy to marry you."

This is the truth; she has never denied it, nor has she ever lied.

A kiss as light as a feather brushed her cheek, like a soft, sweet fragrance wafting towards her. Lu Jing's eyes instantly changed, becoming hot and intense. He reached out and pulled Su Qingwan's waist, drawing her close and kissing her lips deeply. Their kiss sealed their lips, lingering and passionate. Su Qingwan could still smell a faint scent of alcohol; she thought the nuptial wine had been too strong, and she was a little drunk. Pressed tightly against the soft brocade quilt by Lu Jing, she felt as if enveloped in clouds, floating lightly.

The elaborate wedding dress fell onto the bed as nimble fingers deftly moved, and the sounds of their lovemaking were indistinct and ambiguous in the night, while the dragon and phoenix candles burned all night.

……

The next day, Su Qingwan slept until late morning. When she woke up, she was still a little dizzy, as if her body had been run over by a heavy object, and the discomfort was extremely strong. Lu Jing was not in the bridal chamber. There was only a rosebud lying on her pillow, with morning dew still on it. Su Qingwan smiled slightly. He was quite romantic.

But when she thought of the ravenous plundering at night, Su Qingwan frowned slightly. She had completely forgotten what her aunt had told her. She couldn't even remember indulging his nonsense. Now, she was the one suffering.

"Young lady, are you awake?"

Su Qingwan was a little shy. After she put on her inner clothes, Qingyun brought a maid to help her wash and dress. She helped her put on her newly made palace dress. She did not like overly bright colors, but on her wedding day, she was dressed very gorgeously and dazzlingly.

"Where is the prince?"

"Li An came to see the Prince, it seems he has official business."

"Oh no, what time is it..." Su Qingwan's expression changed slightly. "I should be serving tea to my mother. What time is it?"

Qingyun smiled and said, "His Highness has official business to attend to and said he didn't have time to serve tea, so he postponed it to the afternoon."

Su Qingwan, "..."

This was clearly an excuse to get her out of the predicament. Su Qingwan's ears were burning red. This was too embarrassing. What kind of bride would sleep until this hour and not get up to serve tea? If word got out, people would gossip about her. How busy could Lu Jing be with his official duties that he didn't even have time to serve tea? He was clearly just making excuses for his elders.

Why didn't you wake me up?

"The prince instructed us not to disturb you, and we dare not!" Qingyun smiled playfully and ambiguously. "Miss... oh, you should call me Princess Consort now. I have already sent someone to inform the prince that he will be here soon. What does it matter if the tea ceremony is a little late? Since you are married to the prince, Zhang will definitely be able to drink the tea of ​​a daughter-in-law."

No sooner had Qingyun finished speaking than Lu Jing returned.

He was tall and straight, wearing a jade crown and dressed like a refined gentleman, unlike his usual imposing and dignified appearance when he wore princely robes. He looked several years younger and full of vigor.

The two looked at each other. Su Qingwan felt a little hot as she thought of last night, while Lu Jing was quite frank and sat down next to her. "If you're tired, we can serve tea at dinner."

Su Qingwan, “?”

Do you want me to be talked about behind my back?
How could you say that?!

Lu Jing also noticed Su Qingwan's dissatisfaction from her resentful eyes. He smiled and took her hand, leading her outside. "Okay, whatever you say."