On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Yue Wu slowly sat down next to Lin Zhen. Her body was a little stiff, as if every nerve was tense, and she didn't dare to act rashly.

She was really afraid that Lin Zhen would suddenly do something to her, and her reputation would be ruined.

The most important thing is, if he gets angry, should I fight hard to preserve my innocence, or for the sake of my brother's bright future, should I endure the humiliation and pretend that nothing happened?

Just as Yue Wu was in a state of confusion and wild thoughts, the wine and food had already been placed on the table one by one by the waiter.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhen just calmly picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat, without saying a word from beginning to end, and even poured the wine himself.

Yue Wu finally reacted and secretly blamed herself.

Alas, the older I get, the more inner drama I have.

He's the regent prince, he has all the women he wants. How could he be attracted to someone as old and ugly as me?

Yue Wu smiled and said, "Sir, I was just in a trance. Now I will introduce the dishes to you."

Yue Wu picked up her chopsticks and pointed at one of the hot dishes, saying, "Prince, this is Taozhen, which is also a specialty of our place. The meat is chewy and fragrant. Come and try it."

It is called "pounding treasure", but it is actually a dish made by repeatedly pounding the tenderloin of mutton or venison and then steaming it.

The workmanship is exquisite and it tastes okay.

But there was no MSG in those days, so everything Lin Zhen ate tasted mediocre and not particularly fresh.

Lin Zhen casually fiddled with his chopsticks twice and put down the dish before he could even taste it.

He looked at Yue Wu leisurely and said slowly, "I see your restaurant is doing well. Why don't you sell it to me? You name a price."

Upon hearing this, Yue Wu's face flashed with surprise, and she opened her red lips softly: "Ah? This... I have no intention of selling the restaurant."

"You've already lost the protection of the Gu family. With your looks, it's probably difficult for you to protect yourself from those playboys. It's better for you to follow me. You'll be safer in the future."

Although Lin Zhen's words were straightforward, every word made sense and was not exaggerated.

Just imagine, if there really was some powerful person who had evil thoughts towards Yue Wu, she would probably not even have the chance to struggle.

Rather than being so helpless, it is better to rely closely on the towering tree of the Lin family, so that those with evil intentions will not dare to act rashly.

Yue Wu took a deep breath, a look of determination rising in her chest: "Prince, are you really willing to protect us?"

"If I buy your restaurant, you will be the head of my Lin family. In this small piece of land in the capital, I really don't know who has the guts to go against the Lin family."

"Huh, what the prince said is absolutely right. Then I, a concubine, will respectfully obey your command."

"Hahaha, yes, you are a smart woman. I like you very much."

These casual words stirred up ripples in Yue Wu's heart, like a spring breeze gently stirring the calm water.

She was already 27 years old and still unmarried, which was hard to imagine in Daqian and inevitably led to a lot of criticism and speculation.

Some people privately discussed that she might have a hidden illness or be born barren. Some even went so far as to say that she was doomed to be unlucky and destined to be a harem-killer. These words were like sharp blades, silently slicing through Yue Wu's heart, leaving scars that would never heal.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she could only curl up in a corner, letting her tears wet her clothes, but she was powerless to change the accusations and prejudices.

Some people have secretly expressed their admiration for her, while others have praised her figure and jokingly said they would like to marry her.

However, those were just casual jokes made by the vagrants. No one had ever expressed his feelings in public so openly like Lin Zhen did!

How could this not make her girlish heart flutter again?

Lin Zhen saw Yue Wu's blushing face, so he asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Lin Zhen would never have thought that a simple sentence from him would cause Yue Wu to have so much inner drama.

Women are so difficult to deal with.

"I..." Yue Wu touched her burning cheeks, not knowing what to say for a moment: "I... thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I am willing to serve you like a slave and do my best for you."

"This...this is not necessary..." Lin Zhen touched his nose awkwardly.

I haven't said anything yet!

How did this suddenly rise to the level of working like a slave?

Yue Wu suddenly realized that she had spoken inappropriately, and quickly and respectfully held up the wine cup with both hands. Her eyes flickered as she whispered, "I offer a toast to the prince."

"Okay." Lin Zhen smiled slightly, and the two lamps touched lightly, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

As the banquet gradually ended, the room was filled with the smell of alcohol and joy. Yue Wu's face became even more beautiful, like a peach blossom blooming in spring, inadvertently revealing a few traces of charm.

She gently stroked her black hair with her slender hands, and every smile seemed to be able to captivate everyone, she was so beautiful that it was beyond words.

What a wonderful woman.

Besides, she didn't like Gu Beichen, so Lin Zhen saved himself a lot of trouble.

Seeing that Ergou and the others had almost finished their meal, he stood up and prepared to say goodbye: "I will send someone to deliver the money tomorrow, you should have a good rest."

"Thank you, my lord. I will see you off."

Lin Zhen greeted Ergou and the others, then turned and left.

Yue Wu returned to the restaurant, which was now full of guests. Everyone had a smile on their face and bowed to congratulate her.

"Congratulations, Boss Mao! You've climbed up the royal family ladder this time. You'll definitely be very successful in the capital in the future. No one will dare to provoke you easily!"

"Yes, with the support of the palace, who dares to underestimate you?"

"If you encounter someone who doesn't have eyes, just mention the prince's name, and I guarantee they'll be scared to death!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

The guests' words were filled with envy and awe, and a burst of hearty laughter echoed in the restaurant.

Yue Wu smiled and bowed to everyone in return. Her gentle voice was filled with pride: "Thank you all for your support. Today's wine and food are all on me!"

"Thank you, Mr. Mao, for your generosity!" The guests expressed their gratitude one after another, their joy beyond words.

......

Yue Wu was in a very good mood today. Not only was her brother personally recruited by Lin Zhen, but she also had a big tree to lean on again. At least she would be able to avoid many disturbances in the capital in the future.

In the evening, Yue Wu sent away all the guests and came to the door to close and rest.

At this moment, the door that had not yet been closed was pushed open with force, and Yue Wu exclaimed, "Ah!"

I saw a fat man, emitting a pungent smell of alcohol, staggering over the threshold.

He had a lewd smile on his face, his eyes wandering freely over Yue Wu, his words full of frivolity: "Hey~ little girl, haven't you rested yet? Are you waiting for your brother?"

The person who came was none other than Lian Song, the son of the Minister of Works.