An hour later.
The night had grown deep, and the storm within the bridal chamber had finally subsided.
The wax tears of the red candles cast lingering halos of light across the bronze stands.
Upon the broad, soft bed—
Liu Mengxi lay like a languid little kitten, her petite, supple body weakly nestled in Jiang Che's embrace.
Little Girl's gaze was utterly dazed, rippling like a pool of spring water with tenderness and allure that could not be dispelled.
Her already delicately lovely face was flushed as though it might drip blood, her soft breaths faint as she exhaled a fragrance like orchids.
Liu Mengxi lay limp upon the silk quilt.
Her tiny feet, fair and exquisite as mutton-fat jade, were still twitching faintly beyond her control.
Especially those pearl-like, round, plump toes painted with pink polish—they were curled tightly together, carrying an endearing, innocent charm.
Liu Mengxi rubbed her little head against Jiang Che's broad chest.
"Hubby..."
Little girl's voice was hoarse, her tone brimming with unconcealed softness and obedience. "It's already very late. You... you should go to Sister Li Qingzhao's room."
Although, in today's grand wedding, Good Brother had not married only her.
He had also brought Sister Li Qingzhao into the household in a grand bridal procession.
Liu Mengxi did not feel much resentment over the matter.
After all, there were already countless peerless beauties by Good Brother's side. One more Sister Li Qingzhao made no difference.
What was more, whether by the order prescribed by worldly etiquette or by Good Brother's final choice when entering the bridal chambers—
She, Liu Mengxi, had been the first woman tonight to receive Good Brother's utmost affection and indulgence!
That alone was enough to prove that her place in Good Brother's heart was something no one could shake or