Chapter 923 - No Wedding Presents (1/2)

Later, Huang Yuyan and Yang Jiahui assisted Iris in removing her makeup and washing her face while Jin Liwei grabbed a set of pyjamas for her to change into. She wanted to take a shower but her mother-in-law lectured her. In the end, she had no choice but to satisfy herself with a simple wipe-down with a damp towel instead. Jin Liwei did it for her because she felt too drained to do it herself.

The men already left the bedroom when Jin Liwei carried Iris to their bed. Huang Yuyan and Yang Jiahui fussed over her while Grandma Li rested on the chaise longue.

”Grandson, let your mother take care of your wife for now so that you can return to the banquet,” the elder matriarch said.

Jin Liwei frowned. ”No, Grandmother. I'll stay with my wife.”

”I know that you want to stay with your wife but you can't just leave your guests hanging like this. Xiulan is unable to return to the banquet because she's feeling unwell but you're perfectly fine so you need to go back by yourself. You invited all those people and they all spent time and effort to attend today's event without even knowing that it's your wedding. Some even flew from abroad. It's terribly rude to just disappear without giving a proper explanation. As the groom, you have the responsibility to at least show your face to your guests until they leave even if your bride cannot.”

His frown deepened.

Iris touched his hand. ”Grandma Li is right, Liwei. You should return to the banquet and interact with our guests. I would do it with you if I could but as you can see, I can't right now. I just know that I'll feel sick again if I return with you to the banquet.”

He was unwilling to leave her.

”I'll be fine, darling,” she said.

Huang Yuyan also tried to persuade him. ”Yes, son. Rest assured that Xiulan will be fine. Your mother will take care of your wife while you're gone.”

”The doctor will also stay here,” Iris added. ”And with Auntie Yuyan—”

”Dear, we're an official family now. You should start calling me Mother and not Auntie Yuyan anymore!”

Iris' eyes widened before she smiled. ”Sorry, Mother.”

”It's fine, dear. Just don't forget next time.”

She nodded before turning to her husband again. ”I'll really be fine. Mother will accompany me. You go back to the banquet and thank our guests, okay?”

He still looked unwilling to leave her but found it difficult to reject her request. In the end, he sighed and agreed with great reluctance.