Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

Li Jinzhi sighed inwardly, then composed himself.

Hearing Wei Wujiu's call to set off, he hurriedly landed, but acted like a lord, ordering Zhang Qian around: "Hey coachman, didn't you hear me? Go and get the horse."

Zhang Qian silently gathered his strength, looking at Li Jinzhi with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.

Although his sprained leg wasn't further injured, the bumpy ride with Li Jinzhi had been quite painful.

"Zhang Qian".

Wei Wujiu's voice came: "Get on my horse."

This was undoubtedly like a helping hand extended by heavenly soldiers. Zhang Qian hurriedly responded, and before leaving, he didn't forget to punch Li Jinzhi twice, making him howl in pain.

Lin Wantang couldn't help but laugh upon hearing the voice, and then heard Wei Wujiu ask her, "And you? You've been walking for so long, are you feeling unwell?"

After all, riding a horse is different from riding in a sedan chair. The bumpy ride can easily shake a person's bones apart, not to mention the need to maintain balance in the waist and legs, which will also cause soreness and pain.

Lin Wantang hadn't ridden a horse in a long time, and she could indeed feel waves of soreness and pain running through her bones. She didn't try to be brave, and said, "It really is a bit. Commander, please have pity on me and walk slower from now on, okay?"

That's very helpful.

Wei Wujiu gave a soft "hmm," tossed the reins to Zhang Qian who was walking over, and then walked over to lead Xuanli, walking slowly with Lin Wantang: "No need to rush, we can just find a place to stay at the inn at Jingji Station tonight."

Jingji Station was quite close to this place, so there was no need to ride a horse; it only took about two hours to walk there, and it wasn't even dark yet.

Lin Wantang knew that his concern for her was the reason for his actions, so she smiled gently and said, "Thank you, Governor, for your kindness to Wantang."

Zhang Qian was not talkative and obediently led the horse behind. Upon hearing this, he glanced at Lin Wantang and thought to himself, "Why don't you continue to dress up as Lin Che?"

It was just a joke, but Lin Wantang turned around and respectfully bowed to Zhang Qian and Li Jinzhi, who were approaching on horseback: "My lords, I apologize for my previous presumptuousness in giving false information about my identity."

"This humble woman, Lin Wantang, greets the two commanders."

Such etiquette truly surprised Zhang Qian and Li Jinzhi, but it also earned them their goodwill. They both put down their reins and dismounted, returning the greeting to Lin Wantang.

The matter was quickly forgotten, and the four of them stopped riding horses and walked to enjoy the scenery and chat. Before long, they arrived at the post station. In the early winter, many caravans were delivering goods to the capital, and the inn was crowded with people coming and going.

Fortunately, there were still two rooms left.

Li Jinzhi didn't let Wei Wujiu consider the room assignments. He decisively wrapped his arm around Zhang Qian and said, "I'll share a room with my groom. I'll go upstairs first." He then dragged Zhang Qian upstairs.

The remaining room naturally belonged to Lin Wantang and Wei Wujiu.

Although the two were husband and wife in name, they were not yet married and had never slept in the same bed. Lin Wantang felt embarrassed, and when she entered the room and saw that there was only one bed, she felt even more ashamed and uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, Wei Wujiu saw everything but deliberately remained silent.

He loosened his outer robe, removed his accessories, stretched his wrists, and walked gracefully to the door. He opened the door, greeted the waiter, and ordered some hot water, as well as a few side dishes and drinks.

These things made Lin Wantang feel uneasy.

Am I going to be here tonight...?

She was the legitimate daughter of a prominent family, and had been taught etiquette and manners since childhood. She was also self-disciplined by her family traditions. Dignity and gentleness were ingrained in her bones. Even if it was only natural for husband and wife to have sex, it should have been in the mansion after the wedding, not in a place like this.

However, she had broken off her engagement and had a childhood sweetheart relationship with Shen Huai'an. Lin Wantang was worried that if she was too reserved, Wei Wujiu would dislike and hate her. It would be bad if he suspected that she had something with Shen Huai'an before.

She pondered and struggled with her thoughts, while the waiter swiftly brought in the food. Wei Wujiu stood by the door, took the food with one hand, closed the door, and walked to the table.

He placed the dishes down one by one without looking up, and simply said, "What are you thinking about? Come and eat."

Lin Wantang nervously snapped out of her daze and gave a dry reply, but when she sat down at the table, she felt awkward and no longer had the natural ease she had when she was walking.

Wei Wujiu picked up some refreshing shredded melon with his chopsticks, swallowed it, and then glanced at her. Seeing her eating rice with her head down, looking preoccupied, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Do you think I would be abrupt with you here?" he asked, putting down his chopsticks and making his point clear.

Lin Wantang ate her rice as if it were wax. Upon hearing this, she was suddenly stunned and didn't know what to say. She simply lowered her eyes and head, but a faint blush spread to the tips of her ears.

She's not easily amused; she's kind of cute.

Wei Wujiu didn't know why he had such thoughts. He took a couple of sips of wine and said, "Putting the marriage aside, let's talk about you and me. If I did something to you tonight, what would you... do?"

Lin Wantang's hand tightened involuntarily as she held the chopsticks.

She wanted to say that if that were the case, she would rather die a glorious death than live a shameful life.

So what if it's a marriage? It's not the eighth day of the third month yet, there are no matchmakers and no wedding ceremony. The two of them should be considered to have overstepped the bounds of propriety. Lin Wantang wasn't afraid of disgracing her reputation. Otherwise, she wouldn't care about the rumors circulating in the capital that she was a jinx and a jinx, saying all sorts of terrible things. She didn't feel sorry for herself.

She walks upright and honestly, and with a straight body, she has nothing to fear.

The main reason was... she didn't want Wei Wujiu to treat her so lightly and disrespectfully. Even if they became husband and wife in the future, they should still treat each other with respect.

What else would they take her for? An ordinary concubine? Someone to be abused and played with at will? Even without the support of her maternal family, the Grand Tutor's Mansion, Lin Wantang is not that kind of person, and she would never allow anyone to treat her like that.

"Commander."

Lin Wantang put down her chopsticks, gathered her thoughts, and took a deep breath. When she looked up again, her clear eyes met Wei Wujiu's. She said, "Leaving aside my father and family, I, Lin Wantang, have been well-versed in the precepts and virtues of women since childhood. I swore then that I would either not marry in this life, or if I did marry, I would not ask for a lifelong monogamous relationship with my husband, but only that we treat each other with sincerity and keep each other's promises. And I, Lin Wantang, will only be a legal wife."

She spoke of the word "legal wife" with a cold and indifferent tone.

The implication conveyed is one that cannot be questioned or disrespected.

As Wei Wujiu listened to her words, he didn't focus on the last two words. Instead, his eyes subtly revealed himself: "Don't you ask for a lifetime of monogamy?"

Before Lin Wantang could respond, he continued, "So, you mean if I take several concubines after we get married, you have no intention of doing so?"

The moment he uttered the last few words, he moved forward and lifted her chin across the table with one hand.

"Lin Wantang, are you serious?"

Lin Wantang paused, then tried to move away, but Wei Wujiu's fingertips held her firmly, making it difficult for her to move. Unable to move, she lowered her eyes, hesitated, and finally said, "Really...really?"