Chapter 109 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 6)
Chapter 109 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 6)
This was what Cang's father had instructed from the beginning: the two of them had to pretend they knew nothing after the veil was lifted.
This must be an accident!
Regardless of how chaotic things were here, at the Zhou family's place, Zhou Hannan, dressed in red, was already standing in front of Qingyu.
The latter chattered on and on, saying sweet nothings for a full quarter of an hour. Qingyu looked through the veil at the shoes of the person in front of her and listened to these words, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
She couldn't take it anymore and blurted out, "Are you going to lift the veil or not?"
The familiar, pleasant female voice froze Zhou Hannan's smile on his face. He immediately realized who it was and frowned, "Who are you?"
This voice doesn't sound like Cang Huayu's voice, but it seems like I've heard it somewhere before.
Qingyu could no longer hold back and ripped off the veil.
A beautiful face was revealed beneath the veil. She was dressed in fiery red, with willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes, naturally red lips, and skin as white as snow. She was breathtakingly beautiful.
Zhou Hannan was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself: There is such a beauty in this world.
His heart was pounding, his face was flushed, and he was at a loss for what to do.
This is not a blue flower jade, but... what I saw was truly inhuman, like a celestial being!
Qingyu raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile, "What, aren't you surprised?"
Zhou Hannan snapped out of his daze, his expression complex. He feigned composure and asked, "Why are you here? Where is the real Canghua Jade?"
Qingyu snorted softly, looking annoyed. "I didn't know either. I only realized I got into the wrong bridal sedan chair when you revealed your identity just now."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hannan's expression changed. He never expected that he could marry the wrong person.
In that case, the beautiful woman before me must be that scholar's wife...
For some reason, Zhou Hannan felt deeply jealous, yet also somewhat relieved that this blunder had benefited him.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
Zhou Hannan was already irritable and snapped, "What's going on outside?!"
The servants rushed in to report, and when they saw Qingyu, they were completely stunned, their eyes wide with amazement. Before they could react and say anything, they hurriedly knelt on the ground in fright, "Young Master, the Qi family has come!"
Zhou Hannan's eyelids twitched, and he subconsciously looked at Qingyu, who tilted her head slightly, making her bright face even more beautiful.
It seems that Qi Zhiyu has arrived with his men.
Zhou Hannan's expression changed several times. The unwillingness that welled up in his heart made him realize that he absolutely did not want to switch back!
He was lucky to have such a beautiful woman!
Go back?
impossible!
A ruthless glint flashed in Zhou Hannan's eyes. He pursed his lips and looked at Qingyu. "We've already had our wedding ceremony, so there's no going back. Don't worry, I'll treat you well."
His voice was gentle as water, and a faint love shone in his eyes.
Qingyu nodded slightly without speaking. The next second, Qi Zhiyu barged in with Canghua Yu.
As the two entered, Qi Zhiyu was immediately struck by the jade-like face. It was truly breathtaking; the stunning beauty was captivating. And then, meeting those familiar eyes…
Qi Zhiyu was extremely excited!
"It's you!" He stared intently at Qingyu, a smile spreading across his face. "I am your husband, Qi Zhiyu."
After saying that, Zhou Hannan sneered, disagreeing, "Brother Qi, this is not what we wanted, but both sides have already gone through the motions, and there's no going back!"
He spoke the last few words through gritted teeth, seemingly emphasizing them.
Qi Zhiyu's expression darkened, and she suddenly met Zhou Hannan's gaze. Their eyes clashed, sparks seemed to fly, and the atmosphere became tense.
At this moment, Cang Huayu paused for a long time before finally speaking: "Sister, this matter was a twist of fate. We can go back and ask Father for help..."
She still felt some regret, especially after seeing how alluring Qingyu was; she wanted to stop Qingyu from getting married.
Qingyu remained calm and composed. "Sister, the matter is already settled. If we go back, all three of our families will become a laughing stock. Fate has decreed it, so don't dwell on it."
As he spoke, he smiled smugly, his smug little expression like that of a proud cat, arrogant yet adorable.
Qi Zhiyu felt a pang of pain in his heart. He stepped forward and pleaded earnestly, "But your husband should be me..."
“That’s not the case now!” Zhou Hannan interrupted him, reminding him with a forced smile, “This is the Zhou residence. I’ve already been lenient by letting you in. Brother Qi, I hope you can be sensible!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Hannan gave a wink, and several tall and burly servants immediately rushed in through the door, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Cang Huayu, standing to the side, understood that Qingyu's choice could not be forced. Her eyes stung, but she could only suppress them and had to step forward to persuade Qi Zhiyu, "Husband... let's go. If you keep acting like this, it won't look good for anyone, and my sister will also feel bad."
Qi Zhiyu stood there, his resentment growing stronger. He wanted to make a scene, but seeing Qingyu's unwillingness, he felt even more distressed.
He didn't understand what he was doing wrong. Why didn't Qingyu want to go back?
But the beauty is unwilling; can he force her?
It seems impossible. He has nothing and can't possibly resist the Zhou family.
Thinking of this, Qi Zhiyu gave a bitter smile and staggered out, paying no attention to Cang Huayu behind her.
The latter looked at Zhou Hannan, wanting to say something, but seeing the man's indifferent expression, he sighed inwardly.
She knew that anyone who saw Qingyu would fall in love with her.
Zhou Hannan was no exception.
Cang Huayu could only leave reluctantly, and only then did the bridal chamber quiet down.
Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief and then relaxed and sat down, leaning lazily against the bed.
Zhou Hannan mustered his courage and approached Qingyu. The closer he got, the more he was dazzled by her face. He lowered his eyes in a panic, his ears turning red. "You rejected him like this today because you...are you very satisfied with me? Were you the one from the embroidery tower that day?"
Qingyu looked up at him, her clear eyes like stars. "Don't overthink it. I just don't want to become a laughing stock."
You can't exactly say she's after his money, can you?
The answer was somewhat cold, but Zhou Hannan chuckled, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "No matter what, you are now my wife. I will not force you, but we need to agree on three rules."
He spoke tentatively in his last sentence, which piqued Qingyu's interest. She raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.
"First, you must act as a loving couple in front of outsiders; second, you must not have affairs with other men behind my back; third, if you ever want to leave, you must inform me in advance."
As he spoke, he kept a close eye on Qingyu's eyes and brows. When he finished speaking, he saw that her expression had not changed, and he felt much more at ease.
After listening, Qingyu thought for a moment and then agreed, "Okay, but you also need to promise me one thing."
Zhou Hannan smiled, nodding with what he considered a dashing air, and said, "Go ahead."
"You cannot interfere with my freedom at will." Qingyu hates all the scheming and rules. She wants to enjoy wealth and luxury, but she doesn't want to be restrained by others.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hannan paused, his gaze falling on Qingyu's fair and delicate face. Somewhat uneasy, he still said, "Okay, but you have to take someone with you when you go out, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
After all, such a beauty is highly sought after wherever she goes.
Qingyu had no objection and immediately nodded in agreement.
After agreeing on their plans, as the moonlight deepened, Qingyu began to feel sleepy, her eyes blurry with drowsiness. She yawned and said matter-of-factly, "I'm so sleepy~ You can leave now, this is my room from now on!"
Zhou Hannan chuckled, then, as if remembering something, took a quilt from the wardrobe and spread it on the small couch outside, explaining, "Tonight is our wedding night. If I go out, it might have a bad influence on you..."
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