Su Chun looked at the many strange tokens in her arms and gave a bitter smile.
‘How did I become such a group favorite? It seems like everyone likes me. This feeling is truly overwhelming.’
Luo Li and Luo Yu were laughing uncontrollably at her side.
Once the relatives had all departed, Luo Yu immediately leaned toward Su Chun’s ear and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear.
“Husband, there are so many foreign beauties, and every one of them is a peerless stunner. How many do you plan to choose?”
Su Chun shot her an annoyed glare and reached out to lightly pinch the soft flesh of her waist, causing Luo Yu to let out a series of shrieks.
“You talk too much. Didn’t you see me getting drowned out just now? Besides, the two of you are already more than I can handle, and that is without mentioning the Wang Family’s Wang Xi. If there are any more, I simply won’t be able to take it.”
Su Chun was being sincere.
She hoped that every woman she chose would be truly devoted to her.
“I was just saying. It’s not like I actually want you to take them all in.”
Luo Yu weakly rubbed her waist.
Luo Li, standing nearby, remained relatively calm.
She spoke in a soft, low voice.
“Husband, although I also do not wish for too many women to share your affections with us sisters, the family customs are what they are. As daughters-in-law of the Tantai Family, we must consider the preservation of the family Bloodline. These women are all potential candidates for family alliances. Even if you are not interested, you do not need to be too repelled. You will inevitably have to interact with them in the future.”
Su Chun sighed softly; she understood what Luo Li meant.
In this world, family interests often overrode personal emotions.
Marriage alliances were the primary means for the Tantai Family to consolidate power and expand their connections.
As the Legitimate Daughter, Tantai Chun bore the responsibility of continuing the Bloodline and strengthening the family.
Marrying multiple wives and concubines was almost a mandatory choice.
However, her soul came from Earth, and she found it difficult to fully accept the custom of having three wives and four concubines—or even one wife and eight concubines—all at once.
Perhaps it was also because she was currently too weak; she felt that having the two sisters, Luo Li and Luo Yu, was already enough.
“Sigh! I’ll just take it one step at a time.”
Su Chun rubbed the bridge of her nose and changed the subject.
Just as she finished speaking, a streak of light flew over from the direction of the Wang Family’s fleet in the distance, eventually landing slowly on the deck of the Tantai Family’s airship.
The light dissipated to reveal a young girl dressed in a pale gold dress.
It was Wang Xi.
Today, Wang Xi had clearly dressed up with great care.
Her hair was styled in simple twin buns tied with golden ribbons.
Her face carried a hint of nervousness and shyness as her hands tightly gripped the corners of her clothes.
Her large eyes darted around anxiously, and when they landed on Su Chun, her cheeks instantly turned crimson.
“Oh? It’s Sister Wang Xi.”
Su Chun had naturally spotted her.
Luo Li and Luo Yu also immediately turned their gaze toward the little girl who was about to become their third sister.
“This? She’s so small. It feels like she hasn’t even reached adulthood yet, right?”
Luo Yu was stunned and blurted out her thoughts.
This remark about not being an adult made Wang Xi even more bashful, but in reality, she simply looked like a young girl.
One could tell she was developed just by looking at her curvaceous figure.
“Xi’er greets her Husband.”
Wang Xi shyly walked up to Su Chun and performed a proper Wanfu Salute.
Su Chun looked at the girl before her, who seemed a few years younger than herself and still had a hint of childishness on her face.
She immediately recalled the scene at the Wang Family where Wang Xi had been bullied by other clansmen.
“Sister Wang Xi, there is no need for such formality. We haven’t even married yet, so why are you calling me Husband?”
Su Chun teased her.
This comment made Wang Xi even more embarrassed.
“It—it’s what my family taught me. They said that although I haven’t officially married into the Tantai Family yet, it is already a certainty, so I must treat you as my Husband.”
Wang Xi explained.
Su Chun looked at her incredibly shy expression and thought about it. It did make sense.
“Fine. Since it was my own choice, you will be my Third Madam from now on. Since you’re one of my people, there’s no need to be so restrained.”
After saying this, Su Chun felt a massive wave of guilt.
She felt like an old cow eating tender grass, or like a creepy uncle teasing a little girl.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xi lowered her head even further.
She whispered in response, “Yes, Husband. After we marry, I will definitely serve you well.”
Su Chun rolled her eyes.
“Don’t speak with such an old-fashioned tone. A young girl should act like a young girl.”
However, Wang Xi responded weakly.
“Husband, I only look young. Actually, I reached adulthood long ago.”
Su Chun was taken aback and leaned closer to Wang Xi to observe her carefully.
“Ah? Then… how old are you?”
Wang Xi looked up slightly at Su Chun’s surprised gaze before quickly lowering her head in shyness.
“I just turned seventeen recently.”
That indeed made her one year older than Su Chun.
“What? How did you grow up? You’re already seventeen, but you still look like a girl of twelve or thirteen.”
These words made Wang Xi feel somewhat awkward.
“I don’t know why either. It seems I haven’t grown in height for several years. But—but I am not a child.”
After saying that, Wang Xi puffed out her full chest, trying to prove she was an adult.
Su Chun was speechless.
“Sigh, alright! Alright! I’ll treat you like an adult. Right, let me introduce you. These two are my Wife, Luo Li, and my Equal Wife, Luo Yu. They can be considered your older sisters. Get to know each other.”
Su Chun immediately introduced Luo Li and Luo Yu to Wang Xi.
Hearing this, Wang Xi hastily and respectfully bowed to both of them.
She was, after all, a concubine, and in her understanding, her status was certainly lower than that of Luo Li and Luo Yu.
“Greetings to the two older sisters.”
Luo Li and Luo Yu exchanged a look.
Both of them saw a lingering trace of low self-esteem in Wang Xi, a posture from years of being bullied.
One look was enough to know she hadn’t lived well in the Wang Family.
Luo Yu stepped forward and warmly took Wang Xi’s hand, saying with a bright smile, “Sister Wang Xi, there’s no need to be nervous. Our Husband is a very good person. We’ll be sisters from now on, so we should look after one another.”
Luo Li also nodded.
“That’s right, Sister Wang Xi. It’s been a long journey. Why don’t you come into the cabin with us to rest for a while? There is still some time before the Secret Realm opens.”
Sensing the gentle kindness from Luo Li and Luo Yu, Wang Xi visibly relaxed.
“Husband and the two sisters are all so gentle.”
Only then did she muster the courage to carefully observe Luo Li and Luo Yu.
Seeing that both were mature, tall beauties, she couldn’t help but murmur to herself.
‘No wonder Husband thinks I look like a child.’
Before they arrived, Tantai Xuan had reminded Su Chun that to help the three of them bond with Wang Xi, she should keep Wang Xi by her side once they reached the Luan Tian Domain.
Thus, she obediently followed behind Luo Li and Luo Yu.
However, she kept her head down the entire time, giving off the impression of a maidservant.
Su Chun, walking in front, kept observing Wang Xi out of the corner of her eye.
Seeing Wang Xi acting so submissively, she felt it was necessary to give her some proper guidance.
Once they entered the cabin, Luo Yu let out a sigh of relief.
“Ah, finally. Great-Aunt has finally left for a bit. Husband, quick, while she’s away, hurry up and satisfy me. I can’t hold it in any longer.”
As soon as she sat down, Luo Yu coiled around Su Chun like a beautiful serpent.
Luo Li pursed her lips.
Although she wanted to as well, she glanced at Wang Xi and brought over some spirit fruits and tea.
“Sister Wang Xi, please, have some.”
Wang Xi nodded and held the teacup, taking small sips, but her eyes occasionally drifted toward Luo Yu and Su Chun.
Even though she knew the customs of the Tantai Family, she was still very curious and nervous.
“Sister Wang Xi is right here,” Su Chun reminded her while holding Luo Yu.
“Oh, please. We’re all your women, so why be so distant? Sister Wang Xi, are you shy?”
Luo Yu kissed Su Chun and then cast a charming glance at Wang Xi.
Wang Xi’s face turned even redder at the sight of their intimate contact.
“I—I can adapt.”
During the past three months, she had been learning about the customs of the Tantai Family.
Su Chun’s fourth aunt, Dantai Yu, had personally explained everything to her.
“Hehe. Husband, look, Sister Wang Xi is already prepared. Let’s perform Dual Cultivation.”
Luo Yu urged with wide, expectant eyes.
“Wait a moment. I still have some questions for Wang Xi.”
After saying that, she looked at Wang Xi once more.
“Since we are about to become husband and wife, I will call you by your name. Wang Xi, tell me… why were you willing to marry me? I want to hear your true thoughts.”