"Ah! … So comfortable!" Wei Tingyu stretched lazily, then opened his eyes.
At this moment, the day had already brightened. The sunlight filtered through the paper of the window, casting a soft glow into the room. Though the light did not fully illuminate the surroundings, it was enough for Wei Tingyu to make out everything in the room.
The first thing that caught his eye was the festive wedding decorations of the bridal chamber. Wei Tingyu paused for a moment, and then the memories of last night's wedding night flooded into his mind.
He couldn't believe that he was really married now. He glanced over at the other side of the bed, and there lay Dou Zhao, her bright eyes closed, sleeping soundly beside him. Her exquisite face was facing his direction.
Her long black hair spread across her shoulders and the pillow, cascading like a waterfall, making her even more enchanting.
A faint fragrance lingered in the air around her.
However, Dou Zhao's brow occasionally furrowed, as though she was dreaming.
Wei Tingyu couldn't help but wonder: What could she be dreaming about?
"Mmm... No..." At that moment, Dou Zhao murmured a few words in her sleep, and Wei Tingyu quickly caught the key phrase.
It seemed vaguely familiar. Didn't she say "no" quite a bit last night?
But from her initial resistance to later submission and eventual cooperation… Wei Tingyu couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and sweetness at the memory.
Could her dream be about him? Perhaps it was a spring dream?
As he continued pondering, Wei Tingyu suddenly saw Dou Zhao's brow furrow deeply, and her cute face took on a pitiful expression.
Thinking back to how he might have been a bit too wild last night, he felt a twinge of guilt and gently cupped her face. He then leaned down to kiss the center of her delicate brow.
Surprisingly, that light kiss was enough to wake Dou Zhao from her slumber.
"Mmm... Where is this…" Her beautiful eyes slowly opened, revealing a confused look. She murmured softly.
Wei Tingyu inwardly sighed, wondering if she had forgotten who she was after such a deep sleep.
He chuckled to himself, but still explained to Dou Zhao with a smile, "This is the Ji Ning Marquis' residence, our wedding chamber."
"Ji Ning Marquis' residence… wedding… wedding chamber… you..." Dou Zhao seemed to take a few seconds to process Wei Tingyu's words, and gradually the confusion in her eyes cleared.
"Wait, you..." Realizing what had happened, Dou Zhao stared at Wei Tingyu's face, which was now inches away. She slapped him away and quickly sat up, like a startled deer.
Then, noticing her awkward position, she hurriedly wrapped the blanket around her body, exposing only her head and neck, her eyes warily watching Wei Tingyu.
"Wife! Why are you so cautious and distant with your husband?" Wei Tingyu wasn't surprised by her reaction. Knowing Dou Zhao's nature, she would likely be unable to accept it immediately once she realized the situation.
But still, he teased her a little. After all, if both of them remained silent, the atmosphere would be terribly awkward.
"You... you bad man..." Dou Zhao's mind flashed back to last night... She had been forcefully picked up and thrown onto the wedding bed by this man... and then... she had gone from being a girl to a woman!
Her face flushed red as her eyes shifted to the bed, where two red marks from last night's events caught her attention. Her previously angry expression turned bright red in an instant.
"I'm not a good man?" Wei Tingyu raised an eyebrow at her expression, instantly understanding that she was embarrassed. He shrugged helplessly and said, "Feel free to tell me, my wife. If I've done something wrong, I'll change. If not, I'll keep doing it!"
"You... you..." Dou Zhao gritted her teeth, her anger rising. "Do you really not know what you've done to me?" This man was truly wicked!
But just as she was about to scold him, she realized she didn't have the position to do so.
After all, they were now husband and wife, and she had already married into the Ji Ning Marquis' residence, becoming the marquis's wife. The wedding night ceremony was a natural part of the process!
Even if she went to the capital's government office, she wouldn't win this argument.
Dou Zhao was a smart woman, and in this life, in order to escape her family's control, she had thrown herself into business. This made her highly skilled in reading situations.
Although she had miscalculated last night and lost her most important possession, her chastity, there was no use in dwelling on it now.
In fact, she could use this opportunity to form a partnership that would benefit her future.
"Marquis, please forgive me for my rude behavior just now," Dou Zhao said, swiftly hiding her dissatisfaction and anger. She forced a smile and spoke to Wei Tingyu.
Wei Tingyu couldn't help but sigh in admiration, realizing how flexible Dou Zhao was in adjusting to the situation.
Indeed, if it weren't for him being a transmigrator with a golden finger, this world might have truly been at the mercy of this powerful female lead!
"It's fine, it's fine!" Wei Tingyu, already guessing her next move, acted casually, waving his hand and pulling her into his arms.
Dou Zhao didn't expect him to be so bold so early in the morning. Before she could react, he had already pulled her into his embrace.
As she tried to struggle, her small fists didn't have a chance to land before Wei Tingyu's large hand gently seized her, and their lips met once again…
"Mmm…" Dou Zhao froze for a second, and then, just a few seconds later, she surrendered once more!
The kiss from last night had already made her lose herself, and now, this morning's kiss was just as potent.
Well, alright! Let him have his way for now. Maybe when it came time for negotiations later, she could secure more favorable terms.
After all, she had already been claimed by him last night. What was one more kiss?
Businesspeople knew that to gain something, one had to invest a little capital and risk!
After convincing herself, Dou Zhao closed her eyes and let Wei Tingyu do as he pleased.