bookrandom Chapter 261 Wedding Night, Lin Yuwei's Threat
Chapter 261 Wedding Night, Lin Yuwei's Threat
Prince Xun's Mansion
There were an unusually large number of guests today, making the Prince Xun's residence exceptionally lively. Guests came in droves to offer congratulations and gifts.
When Wei Jianning appeared with Lan Zhi, Zhu Fangfei, and their three children, they immediately became a beautiful sight to behold.
After they found their seats, Xiaoru went up to Zhu Fangfei and whispered in her ear that the master wanted to see her.
Zhu Fangfei really wanted to see the bride and groom's wedding ceremony, so she declined.
"Tell my dad I'll go find him after I've finished watching the show."
Xiaoru slowly retreated, and after a while, she returned and whispered in Zhu Fangfei's ear:
"The master said he has something very important to tell you."
Zhu Fangfei frowned helplessly. Seeing that the auspicious time had not yet arrived and the bride and groom had not yet entered, she got up and followed Xiao Ru out of the main courtyard to a secluded corner.
Zhu Kui stood there, his brows furrowed with a hint of seriousness.
"Dad, why can't we talk about this at home? Why do we have to say it here?"
Zhu Kui looked her up and down, then questioned her with displeasure.
"Look at you! As a concubine of the Crown Prince, you have no composure at all. I heard that you were playing hide-and-seek with those three children all over the courtyard in the Censorate?"
Zhu Fangfei knew it must have been those two girls who had complained. She turned around and glared fiercely at Xiaoru and Xiaoyuan, then grinned at Zhu Kui and said:
"Dad, didn't you say that your daughter's happiness is the most important thing? I had a lot of fun playing with those kids!"
"Fei'er, Daddy wants you to be happy, but you can't just play all day long. Have you forgotten what Daddy told you when you came home last time?"
When that matter was mentioned, Zhu Fangfei immediately gave a cold reminder.
“Father, I disagree with what you said, and I will not allow you to let Xiaoru and Xiaoyuan harm the Crown Princess. She is a good person.”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kui was speechless, feeling a tightness in his chest and as if he were about to die of anger.
He flicked his sleeve and hissed angrily in a low voice:
"Fei'er, you've only been at the Crown Prince's residence for a few days. How could you be blinded by that woman? She only seems like a good person on the surface. In reality, she's more vicious than anyone else. She's nice to you, but she wants to harm you. You mustn't fall for her tricks!"
Zhu Fangfei, however, retorted.
"Dad, I'm not stupid. Do you think I can't tell the difference between a good person and a bad one?"
“You’re not stupid, but you’ve always lived in the Kunlun Mountains. Apart from your master and fellow disciples, you’ve never been in contact with anyone else. You don’t understand human nature at all. Listen to your father, and never treat that woman as one of your own. Do as your father tells you to do.”
Zhu Fangfei pouted and tugged at Zhu Kui's sleeve, pleading with him:
"Father, I'm very happy now. Can you please stop interfering in my affairs? And please don't make things difficult for the Crown Princess. She's really nice to me and takes good care of me. She hasn't made things difficult for me at all because I'm trying to steal her man. Please, please don't make things difficult for her, okay?"
Seeing Zhu Fangfei's overly trusting manner, Zhu Kui seemed to realize that expecting her to deal with Lan Zhi was simply wishful thinking.
After a moment's hesitation, he raised his hand and gently tapped her forehead.
"Okay, Dad will listen to you. After all, you're Dad's precious daughter."
Upon seeing his agreement, Zhu Fangfei immediately showed a look of joy.
"Dad, you're so good to me. I'll go see the bride now."
As she spoke, she ran off like a frivolous rabbit.
At this moment, Xiaoru stepped forward, and Zhu Kui warned her in a low voice:
"If Miss is unwilling to do this, then you and Xiaoyuan will have to do it."
"Yes, sir, rest assured, I will not let you down."
"Yes, whatever you do, don't let Miss know. I don't want her to be unhappy in the slightest, nor do I want her to hold a grudge against me, her father, because of this, understand?"
Xiaoru clasped her hands in a fist and solemnly replied:
"The servant understands."
Zhu Kui blinked a few times, then flashed a fierce look.
……
Wei Jianxun looked exceptionally energetic today because he had finally realized his dream and married Lin Yuwei, whom he had liked for a long time but who had never even glanced at him.
He smiled broadly, but he was completely unaware of the resentment on the face beneath the red veil.
Lin Yuwei doesn't love Wei Jianxun, not at all.
She only ever loved one man in her life, and that was Wei Jianning, whom she could never have.
But at this time, she married a man she didn't love at all, and even disliked.
Life is truly unpredictable, and fate can be so capricious!
After the wedding ceremony, Wei Jianning sat at one table with several princes and court officials. Lan Zhi originally wanted to sit at another table with Zhu Fangfei and the families of several court officials, but Zhu Fangfei refused and insisted on sitting at the children's table. This left Zhu Kui, who was sitting not far away, feeling quite helpless and amused.
But thinking about it, his daughter is only eighteen years old, still a child. As long as she is happy, that's more important than anything else.
Thinking about this, he suddenly felt relieved...
……
Lin Yuwei sat in the bridal chamber and lifted her veil herself before Wei Jianxun arrived.
The maidservant beside him quickly and quietly reminded him.
"Your Highness, this veil must be removed by Prince Xun."
"You guys go down!"
"But……"
"Go down..."
Her voice turned sharp, and the old woman shivered in fright, then quickly turned and left.
As darkness fell, Wei Jianxun drank a bit too much, perhaps because he was too happy.
He returned to the new house with unsteady steps.
When he saw that Lin Yuwei, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, had already lifted her veil, he stood a short distance away, at a loss, and apologized to her.
"Yuwei, I'm sorry I'm late, I'm so sorry."
"Stand there and don't move."
Lin Yuwei's voice was cold.
"Although I'm married to you, I won't share a bed with you. Go sleep in the guest room!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Jianxun froze on the spot.
"Why...why is this? Yuwei, I've been looking forward to this day for so long, why won't you share a bed with me?"
Lin Yuwei looked up at him, stood up and slowly walked towards him. Just as she was about to reach him, she whispered a reminder:
"Because you are not good enough, you are not qualified to come near me."
Wei Jianxun stood there blankly, and Lin Yuwei continued:
"Take this as a test for you. As long as you can satisfy me, I will grant your request."
"Then...how can I satisfy you?"
Lin Yuwei's lips curled into a smile; her previously cold face finally revealed a hint of amusement.
"I want you to be the crown prince, and in the future, the emperor."
'ah? ’
Wei Jianxun was startled by her words, and then vigorously shook his head, waving his hands.
"Yuwei, you can't say things like that that could get you killed. I'm already content with being a prince who has no worries about food and clothing. I don't dare to dream of becoming the crown prince. Don't scare me."
His words angered Lin Yuwei, who immediately turned cold.
She glared at him through gritted teeth, her pretty features slightly distorted.
"Wei Jianxun, you are the Emperor's son. Why can Wei Jianning be the Crown Prince but you can't? You want to be mediocre, right? Fine, give me a divorce agreement. We'll get married today and divorce tomorrow."
They've just gotten married and they're already getting a divorce?
Although he was weak-willed, he would do anything for Lin Yuwei.
"Yuwei, don't be angry. I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you say. Isn't that enough?"
Lin Yuwei nodded in satisfaction, and then a perfect smile appeared on her lips.
"Very well, now that we are married and you have a family, go to the palace tomorrow to see the Emperor and ask him to grant you the title of Regent and to handle state affairs with Wei Jianning."
Wei Jianxun hesitated for a moment.
Will Father Emperor agree?
"Why not? Instead of having my father and his old ministers help him, why not have you, his brother, help him? The Emperor might not only agree, but also think you've suddenly become sensible and praise you."
Wei Jianxun thought her words made sense and immediately nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I'll talk to them tomorrow. How about tonight?"
"You can sleep by yourself tonight. You can come to my bed after the Emperor grants your request."
Although Wei Jianxun didn't want to, he didn't dare to refute Lin Yuwei's words.
Watching his staggering figure leave, Lin Yuwei's lips curled into a triumphant smile.
'Lan Zhi, Wei Jianning, if you won't let me have an easy time, I won't let you have an easy time either.'