Chapter 2 V2 : Confession in the Bridal Chamber (2/2)

He could not help but scrutinize the woman in front of him. Gentle facial features with five healthy senses (TLN: the ears, eyes, lips, nose and tongue), fair skin, large and bright eyes. The eyes… crystal clear, which made them particularly noticeable. The woman in front of him looked calm and indifferent, not servile nor overbearing. Those two points alone impressed him.

However, they also offended him a little.

“Why? Can’t wait to leave the Shi family? Is there someone else waiting for you?” Shi Fengju impulsively blurted out.

This time, it was Sang Wan’s turn to feel offended. If his words got out and spread across the city, her own family name would be ruined. She would be too embarrassed to meet the people!

“If that were the case, would I still have married into the Shi family?” Sang Wan scorned, while trying to contain the anger in her heart. If what he said was true and the Shi family had still let her marry into his family, the Sang family would be deemed shameless!

Actually, Shi Fengju regretted his words deeply when he blurted that. He knew those words were actually meant for himself, but he ended up venting his frustrations on her. If Sang Wan was prone to indiscretion, his family would have known…no… he himself would have known!

“My apologies. I said that without thinking and offended you.” Shi Fengju bowed to show his sincerity as he apologized to Sang Wan. Shi Fengju had always been a gentleman, thus, apologizing when he was wrong wasn’t a difficult task for him.

“It’s alright. Your words were unintentional,” Sang Wan said softly and returned a curtsy. Arguing to identify who was at fault in this conversation would have been a foolish idea anyway.

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“Let’s do as you said. After a year or so, we’ll divorce.” Shi Fengju agreed.

“It is not like the Shi family forced me into marriage; it was just an agreement made between two families. A newly married couple getting a divorce is unheard of. After a year or so, a reasonable reason for getting a divorce can be used, and we’ll both be happy… After a year or so…”

“Don’t worry. The Shi family will not treat you ill. I’ll ensure that you live comfortably with food and necessities available whenever you need them for the rest of your life.” Shi Fengju generously added.

The Shi family was very wealthy. Giving her this generous reward for coming out with such a brilliant idea wasn’t too much of a problem. If she ever wanted to get married in the future, having such a large dowry would also help to increase her chances.

“Thank you very much for your generosity.” Sang Wan once again curtsied and thanked Shi Fengju sincerely. Since Shi Fengju had said that he would give a dowry, it would definitely be a large sum. With that sum of money, her path ahead was safeguarded.

“Let me summarize what we just discussed. In the coming year, the secret of us being a false couple will only be known between us, right?” Sang Wan gazed at Shi Fengju, expecting an answer.

“Of course!” Shi Fengju nodded. If word got out, not only would Sang Wan’s reputation be tarnished, even his would be! Of course, no one else could know the secret.

Then he prompted, “Do you have anything else to add?” He could see that she had something to say but was very hesitant.

Pacing back and forth, Sang Wan finally answered, “Well, I do have a presumptuous request. It is about Miss Gu… Even though we’ll be spending about a year together before we divorce, I do hope you’ll wait until I leave before marrying Miss Gu.”

Shi Fengju was taken aback and stared at San Wang blankly.

Sang Wan herself was also taken aback, and her face turned red with embarrassment. Why did I say that? Sang Wan thought to her inner self.

Putting a silly smile on her face, she apologized, “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I must be muddleheaded for saying such a thing.”

The reason she had burst out about Miss Gu was because of her experience in her past life. Firstly, if Gu Fangzhi were to marry into the Shi family, what would become of Sang Wan’s status? Secondly, she didn’t want to have any further contact with Miss Gu. Therefore, it would be best if Miss Gu only married into the Shi family after she left.

Shi Fengju was thinking about something else even more intensely. Since Sang Wan has already stated that she’ll divorce me after a year, of course I’d wait until we got divorced before marrying Fangzi! How can I let my sweetheart become a concubine? Just a year… I can wait that long.

Seeing that Sang Wan was feeling very embarrassed, he didn’t question her any further but stared at her suspiciously for a moment.

The problem with regards to the marriage was finally concluded. The burden on his shoulder was lifted and he couldn’t help but feel a lot more relaxed. Drowsy, he covered his mouth as he yawned. “The day is not young anymore. Let’s call it a day. You sleep here on the bed and I’ll sleep on the floor.”

After saying that, he took a blanket from the cabinet.

Finally, a little conscientiousness displayed by him by not letting her sleep on the floor. However…

Sang Wan rubbed her stomach. She was feeling hungry.

“Please rest first. My stomach is hungry so I’ll go out and grab a bite.”

His whole body stiffened where it lay on the floor, and his mouth moved awkwardly. “Sure. Do as you please.” Even though he was a conscientious person, he had not bothered to think about why she was hungry at such an hour.

At the same time, Sang Wan thought to herself, Why was I so naïve as to have suffered because of him in the past?