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

Wei Wujiu's voice had become somewhat hoarse at some point.

His calloused fingertips wiped away her overflowing tears, but they were like pearls from a broken string, impossible to wipe away no matter how hard he tried. Helpless, he finally picked her up and spun her around to change positions.

He shielded her from the ancestral tablet with his body, then bent down and gently kissed her eyes: "Don't cry, your eyes are all swollen, don't cry..."

Lin Wantang's breath stung with emotion, her heart pounding with pain, but she was suddenly stunned by his actions.

Wei Wujiu looked down at her. Like a lost fawn, her clear black and white eyes were filled with tears, making one's heart ache. He opened his arms and hugged her tightly, then lowered his head and kissed away her tears inch by inch.

"If you cry again, you'll look like a little kitten. Your mother in heaven won't be able to bear it. Be good, okay?"

Lin Wantang's chest pounded in shock. On one hand, she was still overwhelmed with grief, and on the other hand, she was feeling his affectionate gestures. She had never experienced anything like this before and did not know how to respond.

After a moment of stunned silence, she finally came to her senses and instinctively pushed him away.

At the same time, Lin Wantang took a few steps back, glanced back at the ancestral tablets, and then turned around, looking somewhat confused and at a loss, with a shy blush gradually spreading across her cheeks.

"you……"

She moved her lips, but couldn't utter a complete sentence.

What should I say?

How could he act so recklessly? But he acted with propriety and didn't do anything indecent to her.

How could he be considered to be behaving improperly? But since he blocked the ancestral tablets with his body, it wasn't exactly disrespectful or rude.

So, he shouldn't be behaving so intimately? But the marriage between the two is already arranged, especially since Wei Wujiu was able to request permission from the emperor to come with Lin Rucong tonight, which further confirms his status as the future son-in-law of the Grand Tutor's mansion.

Lin Wantang's mind was still in a mess, and she didn't know what to say, so she just glared at him with shame and indignation, then turned and walked away quickly.

Unable to sleep all night, Lin Wantang returned to her room without leaving anyone to serve her. She sat on the couch, repeatedly recalling every word her father had said and thinking about her mother's deeds...

In the midst of immense grief, she was inexplicably drawn in by Wei Wujiu's actions.

She touched her still burning cheeks, and a strange, indescribable feeling welled up inside her. In a daze, she didn't know when she finally fell asleep.

When she opened her eyes again, she heard noisy footsteps coming and going outside.

"What time is it?"

Lin Wantang rubbed her eyes and opened her mouth, only to find that her voice was terribly hoarse. She tried to sit up, but a force pressed down on her shoulder and gently made her lie back down: "It's still early, sleep a little longer."

The deep, mellow male voice was so familiar that it made her heart tighten.

She looked up in astonishment at Wei Wujiu, who had moved to sit beside the couch, and exclaimed in surprise, "You... why didn't you leave? You're still in my room?"

Could it be that the two of them...spent the whole night in the same room?

Of course not.

Wei Wujiu didn't care about his own reputation, but he wouldn't risk offending or ruining hers. However, seeing her surprised expression, he couldn't help but chuckle and tease her, "Who am I to you?"

Lin Wantang had no time to pay attention to any of this. She instinctively sat up quickly, pulling the blanket over herself as she did so, and pointed to the outer door: "This is inappropriate, Commander. We're not married yet. Please leave, quickly!"

Noble families have always been strict in raising girls. This inner chamber is off-limits to men from other places, and even Lin Rucong, Lin Xiao, her father and brothers have never stepped into it. Now, Wei Wujiu has broken the rule. What will it look like if word gets out?

Wei Wujiu didn't want to explain further, nor did he get up. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and lifted her cheek, forcing her to look directly at him as he calmly asked, "Who are you to me? Answer me."

"I...you..."

Lin Wantang was too embarrassed to speak, her eagerness thwarted by her struggles. Finally, she gritted her teeth and asked in a rather annoyed tone, "Governor, are you ill?"

Are you sick?

Her tone was somewhat harsh, and she ultimately pulled her wrist away and pushed him away: "Are you out of your mind? Governor, this is my private quarters!"

The implication is clear: can't you show her some respect? Can't you even see where this is? Does a fiancé with an engagement have the right to trespass and stay overnight?

Wei Wujiu remained unperturbed, still leaning against the bedside with interest, even a smile playing on his lips. He also raised his eyes in the direction she was pointing, "Really? Can you see clearly?"

Lin Wantang was taken aback. She looked up and around, only to be surprised to find…

This is not her private quarters at all!

Instead, it was an unused detached courtyard in the mansion, usually used to entertain relatives and friends. However, because there were occasionally female relatives there, the decoration of this room was somewhat similar to her boudoir.

This is a blunder...

Knowing she was in the wrong, Lin Wantang awkwardly pursed her lips and lowered her eyes, "Um, how did I get here?"

Seeing that she suddenly understood, Wei Wujiu got up and went to the outer room. He asked Chunhen to fetch some water and wring out a cold compress. He brought it back and handed it to her: "Use this to soothe your eyes. They're still a bit swollen from crying."

Lin Wantang nodded hesitantly, took the document and obediently did as she was told, but still glanced at him with a puzzled look, "The Governor hasn't replied to me yet? I remember I went back to my own courtyard last night."

"Yes."

Wei Wujiu stood aside and reached out to take back the handkerchief she had used, then handed her a cup of tea, saying casually, "But the master was worried that you were overwhelmed with worry, so he had someone bring it to the other courtyard after you fell asleep, so that it would be easier for the servants to take care of you."

Lin Wantang rubbed her head and blinked. At first glance, Wei Wujiu's explanation seemed reasonable, but she still felt...

She wanted to get to the bottom of it, but Wei Wujiu urged her to drink some tea and soothe her throat. He also changed the subject, carefully instructing her, "Your mother's matter is of great importance. Remember not to let anyone else know."

Lin Wantang nodded solemnly: "Of course."

"Chen has already been dealt with by the Grand Tutor. We cannot depose her for the time being, but she will be virtually useless in this mansion from now on, as if she were a cripple. You no longer need to have any concerns."

"Yes, I know."

After speaking, Lin Wantang took two sips of tea. Only after swallowing did she notice the pervasive bitterness, and she frowned, "Is this medicinal tea?"

Wei Wujiu sat down on the couch again: "This is a throat-soothing and lung-clearing formula prepared by Chunhen according to the notes in your medicine box. Is there anything wrong with it?"

"No." Lin Wantang took a few more sips, and a sweet aftertaste slowly emerged. The bitterness in her mouth was no longer so unbearable. She smiled and said, "This tea is excellent. Thank you, Governor. It was so last night, and it's even better now."

Before Wei Wujiu could respond, Lin Wantang rose and, without ordering a maid to serve her, took her outer robe and draped it over herself, then casually tidied her hair: "Has the Commander had breakfast yet?"

"If not, I would like to cook myself. Would the Commander be willing to give it a try?"