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Satisfied, Jiao Niang nestled in Luzi's broad chest, quietly feeling his strong heartbeat. She gazed happily at the misty river surface, her heart racing like a startled deer. Even when they were alone, she had never felt so cherished by Luzi as she did today.
It seemed as if she had waited a thousand years for this moment to arrive. At this very instant, her entire life was filled with sunshine.
However, Luzi, holding the beautiful girl in his arms, did not feel such profound emotions. To him, there was nothing wrong with this; any man would do the same in his position. As for the saying about men and women keeping their distance, it was a matter of timing.
Nothing more than that!
The weather in the south was always unpredictable, with rain in the east and sunshine in the west being quite ordinary. As the gray mist of rain was blown away by the river breeze, bright sunlight suddenly emerged.
Luzi looked up at the glaring sun and felt a hint of warmth. He put away his umbrella and shook off the droplets above. Gently pushing the already blushing beauty away, he quickly advised her to go back to her room and change clothes. If she waited until her clothes were soaked through, she would surely catch a cold!
Knowing that missing this opportunity might mean waiting an unknown length of time, Jiao Niang simply nodded in agreement but did not leave. She lowered her head and fiddled with her collar, unsure how to express her feelings. She had already decided that from now on, she would stay by Luzi's side and never leave. Even without a formal title, just seeing him every day would be enough.
Luzi took off his cloak and draped it over Jiao Niang, about to remind her again when he suddenly realized what she was thinking. Trying to change the subject, he heard the sound of wooden hinges turning behind him. Turning around, he saw Sun Thirteen and Li Xin pulling Xiao Yu'er out.
Wait! It should be Xiao Yu'er pulling these two brothers instead!
Luzi quickly understood what was happening and couldn't help but smile wryly. Sighing inwardly, he thought about how irreplaceable this silly girl was; she could even be described as someone everyone desired. If Luzi ever dared to have other thoughts, King Wang Jian would be the first to report him to his father!
“Xiao Yu'er! Jiao Niang's clothes are wet; don't let her catch a cold. Hurry over and accompany your sister back to change.”
Sun Thirteen had intended to cause trouble earlier and was preparing to shout with Li Xin when Xiao Yu'er pulled him back. Confused about why they couldn't go out, he asked what the reason was. Xiao Yu'er countered by asking her brothers if a man could marry several wives.
Is there really no problem with this!?
Sun Thirteen looked at Li Xin, who usually loved to interrupt, standing there in silence, only able to stammer a response that it should be fine. However, there was a premise: the man had to be able to support her. If he brought her home only for her to suffer, that would seem pointless.
Upon receiving the answer, Xiao Yu'er smiled and nodded because she knew that with Luzi's current wealth, it was completely fine. She then asked her two brothers to sit down at ease and explained that she had called for Jiao Niang for this very reason. Jiao Niang was all alone and lonely; surely she had someone in her heart. And Luzi was capable of giving Jiao Niang happiness, and that was all there was to it.
Hearing someone being so generous, Sun Thirteen and Li Xin were moved to tears on the spot. They admired Xiao Yu'er even more for her character and used her as a goal to find their own partners.
In fact, these two did not oppose Luzi marrying several beautiful women, as it was quite common at that time. Their earlier worries had a reason behind them, which was all thanks to Wang Jian.
When Wang Jian successfully completed his mission and returned home, he stayed in Xianyang for official duties. At that time, men typically married early, usually before the age of twenty, but Wang Jian had been away from Qin State on a mission, which resulted in him not having a family until now.
After learning of this matter, King Zhao of Qin, adhering to the principle that men should marry when they come of age, arranged a marriage for him. The daughter of the Wang family was the eldest daughter of a legendary family, and thus this story officially began and eventually became a tale told in the streets.
It is unclear whether it was due to customs from the in-laws or the dictatorship of Madam Wang, but Wang Jian, who had no offspring, never took a concubine. This became a topic of jest among Luzi and his brothers, but Wang Jian himself merely laughed it off.
There is a saying in this world: if you want people not to know, you must not do anything yourself. Ultimately, this saying was proven true by an embarrassing incident involving Wang Jian.
Families living outside the Great Wall would naturally be influenced by local customs; this is a perfectly normal fact. Additionally, since both men and women practiced martial arts, most women from legendary families were strong and robust, completely different from the delicate women of the Central Plains.
For Wang Jian, who was born and raised within the Great Wall, he still preferred women from the Central Plains just a little bit more than others. If it weren't for King Zhao of Qin's marriage policy, he would never have married his current wife.
The Wang family originated from the Ji clan and had deep ties with the Zhou Clan. It is said that one branch of the Zhou clan took their fief as their surname and expanded from there; later on, relying on their clan members' literary and martial prowess, they became an influential family in Qin State.
From this, it can be understood that Wang Jian hails from a prominent military family in the Qin State.
After officially entering the military, Wang Jian quickly stood out and was highly regarded by many senior generals, making his future prospects seem limitless. Upon learning that he had married a fierce woman, many families secretly sought to curry favor with the Wang family, hoping to secure a connection through this marriage for the long-term stability of their families in the Qin State. Among them, Fan Ju, who had successfully ascended to the position of Chancellor of Qin, was particularly enthusiastic because he had a sister who had fled from the Wei Kingdom to join him.
For Fan Ju, who had no roots in the Qin State, seeking a marriage alliance with a local prominent family was only natural. Therefore, every time he learned that Wang Jian was returning home, he would take time out of his busy schedule to invite Wang Jian to his home.
Fan Ju was already quite handsome, and naturally, his sister's appearance was not lacking either. It was rumored that she was also quite talented, making her an even more desirable match.
The State Minister was also eager to find a good family for his sister since it would ensure her well-being. Thus, he did not place much importance on the matter of wives and concubines. Moreover, his original intention was to establish a connection with a prominent family in the Qin State through this marriage, so whether or not she received an official title seemed less significant.
As time went on, with the speaker's intentions and the listener's indifference, the seemingly honest Wang Jian began to entertain thoughts of taking a concubine and having children.
After all, there is an ancient saying that among the three forms of unfilial behavior, having no descendants is the worst!
At that time, marrying a wife and taking concubines was not illegal; the state did not oppose it either. Taking another wife was simply for the purpose of continuing the Wang family line, so it was understandable. With his brother-in-law's consent, Wang Jian eagerly returned home to discuss this matter with his wife but unexpectedly faced outright rejection from Madam Wang.
Furious about this situation, Madam Wang caused a scene at the State Council and then expelled the innocent Wang Jian from their home for deep reflection. She even issued a stern warning: if you want to take a concubine, you must first win back my sword!
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