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Chapter 540: Right on Time, Not Too Early, Just Perfect
Chapter 540: Right on Time, Not Too Early, Just Perfect
When Tie Kaicheng opened his eyes again, he found that the woman sleeping by his side was neither Li Zhenzhen nor Sun Xingyu.
She was a stunning beauty.
Her long, dark hair spilled across the pillow, and even with her eyes closed, one could discern her gentleness and delicate features from the curve of her brows. Her plump, red lips were slightly upturned, revealing the pleasant mood of the sleeper.
Tie Kaicheng gazed past the woman's curvaceous form, lounging beside him, and out into the room beyond. Sunlight had already crept through the not-so-tight window cracks, bringing with it the soft warbling of yellow orioles and the fragrant scent of jasmine.
What also caught Tie Kaicheng's eye was the ubiquitous presence of red within the room.
Just then, perhaps sensing Tie Kaicheng's stirrings, the woman before him woke up as well. She slowly opened her eyes, and their gazes met in midair.
A flush immediately crept into the woman's cheeks, and a hint of shyness shone through her eyes. She couldn't help but gently bite her lower lip, a tender smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "Husband..."
Tie Kaicheng couldn't help but smile at the woman before him.
Regardless of how powerful the number one warrior was in these worlds, the number one beauty in the martial arts world was undoubtedly exquisite.
And the woman before him was the current number one beauty in the martial arts world.
Shen Bijun!
As for himself, he was naturally the current master of the Purity Villa in Gusu, Jiangnan, one of the Six Gentlemen of the martial arts world—Lian Cheng Bi!
Lian Chengbi couldn't help but feel tears of joy welling up in his eyes. After several worlds, he had finally managed to become the second male lead!
Lian Chengbi glanced at the red candles on the bedroom table. It was actually the day after he had married Shen Bijun, and there were still two full years before the opening of the original plot.
Had he come too early again?
Not at all! If it was Lian Chengbi, then he was right on time!
Shen Bijun noticed the excitement and mirth in Lian Chengbi's eyes, and though she was puzzled, she didn't ask any questions.
She wasn't the type to be inquisitive. She had long grown accustomed to waiting, believing that if there was something she needed to know, others would tell her in due course.
Lian Chengbi, of course, was well aware of her temperament.
"I'm so happy and delighted; it feels like a dream," Lian Chengbi said with a smile.
Since Lian Chengbi had brought it up, Shen Bijun asked, "Why?"
"Because I've truly married you," Lian Chengbi replied, his smile widening. "The gentle, beautiful, and virtuous Shen Bijun is now my wife. How could I not be overjoyed?"
"I dreamed of marrying you for three whole years, and now that dream has finally come true," Lian Chengbi added, his smile turning dreamy.
The flush on Shen Bijun's face deepened as she recalled Lian Chengbi's courteous and respectful demeanor from the day before, his sparing words, and now his forthright praise this morning.
But for some reason, Shen Bijun's heart felt even sweeter than the day before.
Seeing the shy expression on Shen Bijun's face, Lian Chengbi's smile also grew warmer. Through the gap in the thin blanket, a glimpse of her fair, tender skin met his eyes, and his smile brightened even more.
"Husband, the sun is already up..." Shen Bijun murmured.
"The spring night is short, and the sun rises early. From now on, this king will not rise early. If I leave the bedroom before noon, it would be a disrespect to you, the number one beauty of the martial arts world," Lian Chengbi teased.
"Mmm..."
...
Lian Chengbi's parents were no longer around, so he didn't have to get up early to pay his respects to his elders with Shen Bijun.
In the Purity Villa of the current world, Lian Chengbi was the most senior!
So, it wasn't until noon that Lian Chengbi and the freshly groomed Shen Bijun made their way to the main hall for a meal.
On the table were delicacies such as squirrel mandarin fish, three-shrimp tofu, eight-treasure boat duck, crystal trotters, Taiji balls, steamed pike, drunken crab roe, and double-juice cured meat...
Eight cold dishes and eight hot dishes, all renowned dishes from the Jiangnan region.
Lian Chengbi glanced at the spread and said to Shen Bijun, "The chefs at Wugou Manor are from Yangzhou, specializing in Jiangnan cuisine. You may not be accustomed to it, so in a few days, I'll accompany you back to Daming Lake to pay respects to your grandmother, and we can hire a chef from Shandong while we're at it."
"That's unnecessary, I'm not that delicate," Shen Bijun replied with a smile. She picked up a piece of tofu and popped it into her mouth, "I've been eating Lu cuisine for over a decade, and it's nice to switch to the flavors of Jiangnan. There's no need to bring a chef all the way from Shandong."
She paused for a moment, then asked in surprise, "In a few days, you'll accompany me back to Daming Lake?"
"Isn't it normal for a new bride to visit her family?" Lian Chengbi countered.
"But Jinan and Suzhou are so far apart..."
When the Lian and Shen families discussed the marriage, they hadn't mentioned anything about the bride returning home.
Shen Laotaijun, Shen Bijun's grandmother, had long prepared for the fact that Shen Bijun would marry far away and might not return home often. She had already instructed Shen Bijun on all the necessary matters.
So, Shen Bijun was also surprised by Lian Chengbi's sudden arrangement, as she knew he was quite busy in Jiangnan.
Busy helping those in need and upholding justice.
The villagers living within dozens of miles relied on Wugou Manor for their livelihood, providing resources to the manor, and in return, the manor would resolve any difficulties or dangers they faced.
Shen Bijun had also prepared herself to be a qualified mistress of Wugou Manor.
She didn't want to disturb Lian Chengbi and instead helped him manage the manor, ensuring a warm home for him to return to when he was exhausted from his adventures.
"We'll find a couple of good horses, and it'll only take about twenty days there and back," Lian Chengbi said with a smile, "Wugou Manor has been standing for three hundred years, and with over a hundred disciples and guests, we can certainly manage for twenty days."
Hearing this, Shen Bijun smiled, "I've heard tales of Wugou Manor's prestige since I was a child."
Shen Bijun's parents, Shen Jinfeng and his wife, were close friends with Lian Chengbi's parents, Lian Qingyun and his wife. They often traveled the martial world together.
Three years ago, the two couples traveled to the northwest, where they encountered unrest and banditry. Along with the martial artists of Guanzhong, they fought the bandits at Jia Yu Guan and sadly perished there.
This was why Shen Jia Zhuang was now solely led by Shen Laotaijun, and Wugou Manor was left with only Lian Chengbi.
Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun's marriage had been arranged by their parents when they were still very young. After Shen Bijun turned eighteen, Shen Laotaijun honored the wishes of her late parents and married her to Lian Chengbi.
"You followed the rules on your journey from Jinan to Suzhou and didn't get to enjoy the scenery along the way. It would be a pity," Lian Chengbi said, "How about we travel by boat on the way there and by horse on the way back, so we can take in the sights? What do you say?"
Shen Bijun's face lit up with a smile she couldn't hide, "I'll leave it all to you, my husband."
(End of Chapter)
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