Seeing how cold Su Tan'er sounded, Wang Yue stopped reaching for the red bridal veil and said politely, "Please, my lady. Go ahead."
Seeing how obedient Wang Yue was, Su Tan'er felt a little relieved. After hesitating, she furrowed her brow and said, "I'd like to ask you to agree to this, my husband: once I'm through this busy period, we can consummate our marriage. What do you think?"
Wang Yue was taken aback. What kind of unreasonable request is that?
If Su Tan'er wasn't willing, she could have simply said so. But now that they were already married, suddenly making this request was really going too far.
It made him a little angry, but he didn't lose his temper. He suppressed his irritation and nodded, saying coolly, "We'll do as you wish, Miss Su. I'll go stay in the guest room. Have Chan'er and Juan'er come in and help you wash up and get to bed."
After saying that, Wang Yue turned and walked out without hesitation. He made no attempt to persuade her.
When Su Tan'er heard his footsteps receding, she opened her mouth to explain. She had only thought that she had just taken over the family business, and if she became pregnant so soon, she would have to hand it over. That would mean all her efforts had been for nothing.
But she couldn't bring herself to say such a thing to a man, even if he was her husband.
Besides, she thought that since Wang Yue had been the one to ask for her hand, he ought to respect her. But how could he leave without even asking her why?
Now Su Tan'er, newly married, felt uneasy. She didn't know whether agreeing to this marriage had been the right decision.
After all, they had only