The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Zhao Wenwen lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.

“Mr. Chen… I’ve thought it through, I’m willing to marry you.”

"This doesn't seem like your own will, does it?"

Chen Xuan smiled, stepped forward, gently patted her head, and said softly, "Silly girl, I told you, I will never make you do anything you don't want to do. Don't take what they say seriously."

Zhao Wenwen looked up, her face filled with astonishment. She couldn't believe that Chen Xuan, who had just insisted on having her, would actually reject her!

Why? Is she inferior to others, or what? Her status and talent are...!

"Young Master Chen, what do you mean by this?"

"It doesn't mean anything. I've already said that I don't like to force people. Since you're unwilling, I won't ask you to do anything," Chen Xuan said calmly.

"Yes, but..."

"No buts, don't worry, I won't let them make things difficult for you."

After hearing this, Zhao Wenwen looked at Chen Xuan gratefully. She knew that Chen Xuan was thinking of her. Moreover, he and Brother Tianming were close friends, and he was a true gentleman!

It was all just a small accident. He didn't even know at first that he had someone else in his heart, so you can't blame him!

"Young Master Chen, why don't you go find other women from my Zhao family? I think they would be very happy to be with you..."

"Enough! I don't think my affairs are for you to decide, Miss Zhao! Since we are not meant to be, then please be mindful of your status! Tomorrow, I will go to the Gao family to take a look."

Chen Xuan stood up, patted Zhao Wenwen on the shoulder, and gestured for her to leave.

"Are you mindful of my position...? I... I really don't have the right to interfere with him! The Gao family..."

Upon hearing those two words, Zhao Wenwen recalled what many elders and the family head had told her: if Chen Xuan were to marry into the Gao family, it would be a devastating blow to the entire Zhao family!

Therefore, it is imperative to keep Chen Xuan!

The First Madam, Huang Meihua, was even more scathing in her words: "Our Zhao family has spent so much time and resources raising you, and this is how you repay our Zhao family? How could we have raised such a traitorous wretch like you!"

These words pierced her heart the most.

She wasn't originally a member of the Zhao family; her status was very high. Unfortunately, a political upheaval occurred in her family when she was young, and she and her mother got separated while fleeing, and were then taken in by Zhao Jin.

Cultivators usually have excellent memories, so her real name should be Chen Wenwen.

However, because she had no parents growing up and no one cared about her much, she developed a very timid personality, even though she was quite talented.

"I...I'm not a traitor! I've done right by marrying you, which is enough to repay the Zhao family for all these years!"

"what?"

"It's nothing, Wenwen has thought it through. Tomorrow... Wenwen will marry Young Master Chen! This is all Wenwen's own choice, no one forced me!"

"Forget it, I'd better go and have a talk with Patriarch Zhao!"

"No! Young Master Chen, Wenwen really wants to!" Chen Wenwen ran over and hugged Chen Xuan, trembling.

This was the first time she had ever interacted with a man like this!

……

The next day, the Zhao family was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and was filled with joy as they welcomed a grand wedding.

Chen Xuan and Zhao Wenwen, dressed in bright red wedding attire, bowed to each other and got married amidst the blessings of everyone.

After the wedding, Chen Xuan and Chen Wenwen were led to their bridal chamber.

Inside the bridal chamber, red candles flickered, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Chen Xuan sat on the bed, looking at Chen Wenwen who was sitting on the edge of the bed in a daze, and smiled, "What, regretting it?"

Chen Wenwen turned her head and glanced shyly at Chen Xuan: "No, no, I just feel it's a bit...dreamy!"

Where is the dreamlike quality?

"I can't really explain it myself, but I just feel like I shouldn't have lived like this in my life."

"What should it be like?"

"I don't know either, maybe it's just my imagination... my husband!"

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's finish the nuptial wine..."

Chen Xuan bowed his head in acknowledgment. He wouldn't be like some of those sycophantic male protagonists who, even after marriage, would sleep separately from the female lead! All this under the guise of respect!

In Chen Xuan's view, true respect means loving her with all your might! Loving her passionately, tumultuously! Like Zhao Tianming's childhood sweetheart!

Chen Wenwen didn't say anything, but just lowered her head and silently played with the hem of her clothes.

After drinking the nuptial wine, the bridal chamber was silent. Chen Wenwen was filled with nervousness. This was an experience she had never had before, and it was a moment she had long awaited.

"Wenwen..." Chen Xuan called her name softly.

Zhao Wenwen looked up and saw Chen Xuan gazing at her affectionately. Her heart raced instantly, and she blushed involuntarily.

"My husband is a true gentleman, he certainly wouldn't..." Her heart was filled with complex emotions.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan gently put his arm around her waist and pulled her into his embrace. Although Chen Wenwen was nervous, at this moment, she chose to comply.

Chen Xuan gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Wenwen, tonight is our wedding night, you must be happy."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wenwen felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She nodded and said she would try her best to make herself happy.

With that, Chen Xuan picked up Chen Wenwen and walked towards the bedside.

Chen Wenwen was startled by Chen Xuan's sudden action, and her face turned even redder. She wanted to struggle, but dared not exert any force, so she could only let Chen Xuan carry her to the bedside.

As night deepened, the red candles flickered, and the bridal chamber was filled with warmth.

"Ding……"

"I won't listen yet!"

From that day on, Chen Xuan and Chen Wenwen's lives began to get back on track.

Furthermore, at Chen Xuan's deliberate questioning, Chen Wenwen gave a general account of the Zhao family's situation that very evening.

Huang Meihua was a noblewoman from the Huang family, one of the three major families in Zhoudu. She had been married to Zhao Yi for many years, but her belly had not conceived. Zhao Yi thought it was her fault and wanted to take a concubine, but Huang Meihua refused.

So Zhao Yi had a big argument with her, and in a fit of extreme anger, he went to drown his sorrows in alcohol.

Then came the classic scene of him getting drunk, having a relationship with a maid, and the maid becoming pregnant with Zhao Tianming's child.

But it was precisely because of this that Huang Meihua caused a scene at the Zhao family's house, creating a rift between her and Zhao Yi that was difficult to mend.

After Zhao Tianming was born, the maid died on the spot due to excessive blood loss. Zhao Yi suspected that Huang Meihua was responsible, and the two had another big fight. After that, their relationship was only superficially harmonious but actually hostile.

Then comes Zhao Tianming's childhood, his various attempts to target Huang Meihua, and Zhao Yi's subsequent arguments, blah blah blah, it's a long and tedious story, so I won't go into too much detail.

"It seems that the First Madam is just a minor villain in the early stages. I thought she was Zhao Tianming's biological mother!" Chen Xuan said with slight regret.

"what?"

"Um, I mean, the First Madam wouldn't do that, would she? I thought she and the Patriarch got along quite well yesterday!"

“When the Zhao family has some major problems, the head of the family will still consult the First Madam, after all, she represents the Huang family, and the head of the family dares not disrespect her.”

As for how good their relationship is... you'll see, my husband!

"Alright, let's continue cultivating!"

"嘤咛......"

the next day.

"Husband, my lord, your cultivation has broken through to the Qi Refining Perfection stage!" The next morning, Chen Wenwen looked at Chen Xuan in surprise.

"Hehe, this is all thanks to my wife's guidance in my cultivation!" Chen Xuan hugged Chen Wenwen and chuckled.

He really didn't expect that Chen Wenwen possessed a special spiritual constitution, which would provide both of them with a large amount of spiritual energy to absorb during cultivation!

Chen Wenwen blushed and buried her head in Chen Xuan's arms in embarrassment.

"Alright, we can't waste such a good time in the morning. We should cultivate properly!" Chen Xuan patted Chen Wenwen.

“嗯，妾身，妾身给夫君更衣！”

"Hey, Wenwen, you're mistaken!"

"Huh? Husband, it's you?!"