Liang Xiao felt even more heartache, quickly hugging Jian Qinwan, "You're still thinking about this, silly girl..."
"Oh, don't forget..." Jian Qinwan reminded through the pain, then hid back under the covers.
Liang Xiao couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
This figure is truly a masterpiece, a genuine vixen...
It wasn't until close to noon that the couple changed their clothes, and Liang Xiao helped Jian Qinwan out of bed.
Since Yue Lian was also a bride, Jian Qinwan's three maids served Liang Xiao and his wife for their morning ablutions and meal.
"May Miss and the Young Master have many children soon~"
The blessings from the three maids made Jian Qinwan cover her face with her hands, too shy to respond.
In contrast, Liang Xiao, with a composed smile, took out three prepared red envelopes and gave them to the maids.
Jian Qinwan finally understood why Princess Ning Shuang had avoided discussing the wedding night.
This man was a born scoundrel, so wicked to his very soul that it was etched into her bones...
By the time the couple finished their morning routine, it was already noon.
Xiao Qing and her sisters, receiving news from Diao'er, all went to Liang Xiao's room.
Seeing Xiao Qing looking at her with a half-smile, Jian Qinwan quickly hid behind Liang Xiao.
She knew her earlier secret inquiries to Xiao Qing had finally come back to haunt her.
No one else in the Liang residence disturbed the groom and bride; they were simply served meals.
The seven of them sat around a table, and Liang Xiao looked at the blushing brides, feeling emotional.
Not to be disappointed!
Yue Lian saw Jian Qinwan occasionally furrow her brows and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Sister Qinwan?"
Jian Qinwan's pretty face turned red again, and she dared not respond.
Xiao Qing chuckled, "It's nothing, this is just the path you'll all have to tread in the future~"
Seeing the bewildered expressions of the new brides, Xiao Qing felt a sense of vindicated revenge.
She had already planned how she would tease Sister Qinwan when this scoundrel was away.
Jian Qinwan didn't dare to speak, only nodding with an "mm" and burying her head in her soup, wanting to recover.
The atmosphere became ambiguous. Even Zhuo Xun, who was still naive, wisely refrained from asking further questions, afraid that Liang Xiao would set his sights on her next.
Learning from Diao'er that Jian Qinwan was the first to enter the bridal chamber with Liang Xiao, the three sages of Daqian in the courtyard smiled with relief, their hearts full of gratitude.
They were very happy that Jian Qinwan could resolve her differences with Luo Qingxue.
After all, Liang Xiao was now a pillar of the nation, and family matters should not trouble his mind.
This time, Zhen Mi did not dare to sit at the same table as Liang Xiao. She ate with Gongsun Yu in another courtyard, absent-minded.
She knew she was still young and couldn't reveal herself further, lest she cause more trouble for her Brother Xiao and let down the people of Daqian.
On this day, Liang Xiao and the brides stayed in their own courtyard, not going out for the time being.
The wedding banquet continued, and various families still made time from their busy schedules to attend.
Hong Jie, Hong Qu, and Shangguan Jiusi stood outside Zuo Wushang's door, sighing repeatedly.
It was the first time Zuo Wushang had gotten so drunk hiding in his room, which showed how happy he was.
After all, he believed his most indebted daughter and his lord had both married their perfect matches, the most remarkable people in the world.
From then on, he was no longer the Marshal of Daheng, and everyone simply called Zuo Wushang "Uncle Liang," as Zuo Wushang's public identity was Liang Ke, Liang Xiao's family retainer.
In stark contrast to the joy in the Liang residence, Liang Xiao's political enemies were as good as dead.
The common people of the capital, because of Liang Xiao and the Heavenly General's protection of Liang Xiao, spontaneously offered prayers for Liang Xiao throughout the land. This was unprecedented in history!
There was no official encouragement!
Even the imperial court repeatedly posted notices reminding people not to waste resources, yet it couldn't dampen the people's enthusiasm!
This meant that if they continued to openly oppose Liang Xiao as before, they would be standing against the people of the capital.
And the people of the capital, as a whole, belonged to the wealthiest region of Daqian...
Now, these few families didn't even dare to send people to smear Liang Xiao. They could only resort to praising him to death, trying to steer the narrative towards Liang Xiao's excessive merit and treason, but without directly stating it.
In a tavern, a group of black-clad men of unknown origin and ordinary appearance were drinking. They listened to the patrons' praise of Liang Xiao, their expressions complex, and finally their eyes burned with intensity.
"Marquis of An Guo of Daqian..."
Luo Qingxue and Jian Qinwan's bridal chamber had been swapped as a natural consequence of last night's events.
Liang Xiao was in the bridal chamber tending to Jian Qinwan, who had just endured the pain of defloration.
Seeing that there were no outsiders in the room, Jian Qinwan couldn't help but chide, "You are truly too wicked, too wicked..."
The person in question put on an innocent facade and pouted, "Alas, I must be more restrained in the future. I really have no choice with you..."
Familiar and all-too-familiar shameless words, Jian Qinwan's face flushed red, "You, you, you... I will absolutely not let this go!"
Liang Xiao looked at Jian Qinwan in surprise, then realized.
He had almost forgotten, Jian Qinwan was already an adult, and having been meticulously raised by the Medical Saint, she had recovered exceptionally well. Combined with the ancestral aphrodisiac, the pain of defloration would recover quickly.
This morning, she needed him to support her just to walk, and now she could walk on her own.
Jian Qinwan suddenly remembered something and asked weakly, "Your... little book for remembering grudges?"
Liang Xiao took it out from his waist pouch.
"You actually carry it with you..." Jian Qinwan was both shy and annoyed.
Liang Xiao immediately tore it up, smiling, "Don't be afraid, it's all settled now."
Jian Qinwan's beautiful eyes lit up, "Really?"
Seeing Liang Xiao nod, Jian Qinwan finally breathed a sigh of relief and huffed, "I'm going to take a bath! Almost forgot, you watched me bathe back then, and I haven't settled the score with you yet! I'm going to keep a grudge too!"
"Really?" Liang Xiao frowned.
"Mhm..." Jian Qinwan felt guilty.
Liang Xiao looked at her with concern, patting her shoulder, "It seems this matter has become a knot in your heart."
"Yes! A knot~"
Jian Qinwan finally found her courage and, just as she was feeling triumphant, was suddenly swept up by Liang Xiao, letting out a startled cry, "What are you doing..."
"You said you wanted to take a bath, so your husband will wash you and help you untie this knot."
"I don't want to!!"
Jian Qinwan struggled frantically, but Liang Xiao held her firmly and carried her out of the room.
Xiao Qing and the others were conversing in the courtyard and were greatly surprised to see them.
"Sisters, save me!!" Jian Qinwan seemed to have found a life-saving straw and reached out to them for help.
Luo Qingxue also couldn't bear it and quickly stood up, "Husband..."
Liang Xiao looked back, "What? Do you all want to wash together?"
As soon as he spoke, the women's faces turned pale, and they repeatedly shook their heads, then looked up at the sky, chatting about the weather.
No matter how much Jian Qinwan cried for help, they pretended not to hear, chatting merrily.
Liang Xiao watched them and couldn't help but smile.
At this moment, they looked like the legendary "plastic sisters."
...
At night, Jian Qinwan hid under the covers, afraid to be seen, "Scoundrel! Scoundrel. A born scoundrel..."
Liang Xiao, who was examining a treasure of the clan, couldn't help but blush.
This vixen was too resilient, refusing to admit defeat.
How could he concede?
It wasn't until Jian Qinwan heard the sound of Liang Xiao unlocking the door that she couldn't help but peek her head out from under the covers.