my life seemed to be no different from before.
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After truly marrying Qi Zhan, apart from having to act like a loving couple with him, my life seemed to be no different from before.
Qi Zhan, on the other hand, seemed to be no longer as idle as before. He began to familiarize himself with the Qi family's business and often came back very late. This actually saved a lot of embarrassment, but when he came back with the cold air of the night and hugged me in bed, it made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
Just when I was idle all day long and feeling bored, Yun Xi sent a letter saying that he was coming back.
This was really good news. He didn't even make it back for my wedding. This time, I was going to make him pay a big price for a congratulatory gift.
Yun Xi was very sensible. He first sent a set of jewelry customized by the Jin Yu Lou in the capital before asking me out to meet.
Before I went to see him, I deliberately put on the jewelry he sent. Qi Zhan saw it and asked, "Why are you dressed so gaudily? Who are you going to see?"
I took a final look at myself in the mirror and explained, "My brother is back." After a pause, I couldn't help but add, "I'm not like you. I'm not going to see my little lover."
His face darkened, and he turned me around to face him. "Explain clearly. When did I go to see someone else?"
I knew he had been very busy recently and probably didn't have the time, but I still talked nonsense. "How would I know? Anyway, you'll find a chance."
He seemed to be amused by my words and let go of me. "Doesn't your conscience hurt?"
Qi Zhan had the nerve to talk to me about whose conscience would hurt? I was too lazy to reply and just walked out.
Yun Xi reserved a table at the largest restaurant in the city. Logically speaking, it should be me hosting a welcome banquet for him, but after all, he didn't come back for my wedding. In a way, he owed me more.
When I entered the private room of the restaurant, I found that besides Yun Xi, there was another person. That person saw me and smiled gently. "Long time no see, Chu Chu."
I was stunned for a moment before saying, "Brother Ziling?"
Yun Xi patted Chu Ziling on the shoulder and scolded with a smile, "Are you two recognizing each other as siblings here? Whose sister are you, mine or his?"
Chu Ziling laughed and said, "Why are you so stingy? Chu Chu is also my sister."
Chu Ziling is Yun Xi's good friend. Compared to my false friendship with Qi Zhan, he is more like a big brother next door and has taken good care of me. Later, he went to the capital with Yun Xi. I didn't expect him to come back this time too.
I was naturally very happy to see him. The three of us talked for a long time. Yun Xi sighed and said that he still remembered me as a little girl, but now I was already married. I then joked and asked why he was still single. Could it be that he had a preference for men? As a result, he knocked me on the head and said I was being disrespectful.
When we had eaten and drunk our fill and it was getting late, it was time for me to go back. Yun Xi was originally going to send me, but something came up suddenly, so he asked Chu Ziling to do it for him. I didn't think much of it. After all, Chu Ziling has always been a considerate brother and wouldn't find me troublesome.
On our way back, we chatted from time to time. He shared some interesting things about the capital with me.
When we were almost at the Qi family's house, he was silent for a while and then suddenly asked, "Chu Chu, are you happy marrying Qi Zhan?"
I was caught off guard by his question and hesitated before saying, "It's... okay. He's nice to me."
To be honest, marrying Qi Zhan wasn't bad. I was still very free and had nothing to worry about. So far, no other women had come to bother me. Probably, as long as I didn't expect too much in terms of feelings, everything else was easy to satisfy.
"That's good. I heard that you got married in a hurry and was worried about how you were doing."
I smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Ziling, for your concern. I'm doing well."
Just as I finished speaking, the atmosphere around us suddenly became quiet. I saw Qi Zhan standing at the gate of the Qi family. The light made a shadow fall on his face, so I couldn't see his expression clearly. I only heard him say coldly, "How Chu Chu is doing doesn't need an outsider to worry about."
I was just about to say something to ease the situation when Chu Ziling laughed first. "I didn't know when I became an outsider."
He said gently, "Chu Chu is like my sister. I watched her grow up and don't want to see her wronged, so I just care a little more."
He paused for a moment and then changed the topic. "I've heard that Qi San Gongzi is very handsome and charming. Seeing you today, you really are extraordinary. No wonder you have so many female confidantes."
Chu Ziling's words were soft but pointed. Qi Zhan's face darkened like ink, and his tone was almost freezing. "Chu Chu is my lawfully wedded wife. I won't let her be wronged. But it's inappropriate for Young Master Chu to care about our private affairs as a couple, don't you think?"
Seeing the tense situation between the two of them, I quickly walked a few steps to Qi Zhan's side, quietly pulled his sleeve, and said, "Brother Ziling, thank you for sending me back. You should go back early too."
Qi Zhan held my fingers in his palm and said slowly, "Young Master Chu, goodbye."
Chu Ziling wasn't angry and showed a gentle smile. He said goodbye to me, "Chu Chu, see you again if we're fated."
Qi Zhan pulled me into the Qi family's house without waiting for my response. He was really being too rude.
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