Chapter 12 I Became the Goddess's Son-in-Law?! (Twelve)

After playing Cuju (ancient Chinese football), they bathed and ate, and then it was evening. Jiang Yiqing felt a bit sleepy after exercising, and since Si Xuansu had also said they had to get up early the next day, she went to bed early. ...

After playing Cuju (ancient Chinese football), we took a bath and ate dinner, and then it was evening.

Jiang Yiqing felt a bit sleepy after exercising, and since Si Xuansu also said that she had to get up early tomorrow, she rushed to bed early.

While she was changing her clothes, Si Xuansu walked in. Jiang Yiqing was a little flustered and quickly changed her clothes, but after thinking about it, she felt there was nothing to be flustered about.

She sat on the bed with her legs together, her thighs and below exposed, her skin as white as jade. The red string with silver bells on her ankles was even more noticeable, highlighting her beautiful ankles and cute feet, making her look exceptionally pretty.

“This chain…” Si Xuansu said.

Jiang Yiqing paused for a moment, realizing that she was referring to the chain on her ankle, and explained, "I used to sprain my ankle a lot when I was little. My mom heard from the elders that you should wrap something around your ankle, so she made this for me. I've always worn it, and I haven't sprained my ankle since."

"A sprained ankle," Si Xuansu repeated, "It must hurt a lot."

She took Jiang Yiqing's foot and placed it on her knee.

Jiang Yiqing's mind suddenly went blank, and she almost cried out. Si Xuansu kept looking down at her feet, which made Jiang Yiqing curl her toes in embarrassment.

Si Xuansu said, "Then you shouldn't do anything too strenuous, as it puts a lot of strain on your ankles."

"...Um, yes, I guess so."

"Let me massage it for you." Si Xuansu said, reaching out to grasp her ankle and massaging from the instep, warming Jiang Yiqing's skin with the heat of her palms, massaging from the instep to the sole.

"...?" Jiang Yiqing was completely bewildered. How could someone be so considerate? This was the first time she had ever been treated so intimately, and it felt really comfortable to have her feet massaged.

"Is it comfortable?" Si Xuansu asked, looking up at Jiang Yiqing with her dark eyes.

Jiang Yiqing had a feeling that she was about to be eaten whole. She said, "...Comfortable...comfortable."

"What about the other parts? Will they be sour?" Si Xuansu asked, getting up and putting her on the bed with her arms around Jiang Yiqing's waist.

“…Really…really, there’s no need to trouble yourself.” Jiang Yiqing’s face was flushed.

It's something that's initially shameful, but after doing it for a while, you seem to get used to it.

"Don't be so polite with me." Si Xuansu's voice was extremely gentle and seductive as she said, "That's how our relationship is now."

"Such a relationship?" Jiang Yiqing suddenly realized that she and Si Xuansu were so close, but apart from their engagement due to an accident, what should be called their relationship?

"My wife, Yiqing," Si Xuansu sighed, then asked, "Will you stay by my side forever?"

"……meeting."

...

The next morning, Jiang Yiqing vaguely heard voices.

"Young Master, it will be late if the son-in-law doesn't get up soon." It was Zhigui's voice.

"It's alright, let her sleep a little longer." It was Si Xuansu's voice, like the soft sound of a zither, it sounded really nice, but it was a little too close.

Jiang Yiqing tentatively opened her eyes and saw Si Xuansu sitting next to her. Looking down at the goddess's face, she saw that it was perfect from every angle. She couldn't help but sigh, "How can a person be so perfect!"

Si Xuansu noticed that she was awake and smiled, saying, "You're awake? Good morning."

"Xuan Su, good morning." Jiang Yiqing's voice was still hazy from just waking up, and her eyelashes trembled as she opened them. Si Xuan Su stared at her intently.

"Young master, the sedan chair is almost at the door, aren't you going to get up?" Zhi Gui said, giving her a feigned reproachful look.

What?! The sedan chair is at the door?! Jiang Yiqing was instantly wide awake and sat up abruptly in bed.

Give me a moment, I'll be ready right away!

She dressed and put on her shoes in a whirlwind and went to wash up. Seeing that she was in a hurry, Si Xuansu said to her back, "Take it easy, it'll be alright."

“Young Master, it’s because you spoil your son-in-law like this that she’s getting up later and later,” Zhi Gui sighed.

Si Xuansu simply smiled upon hearing this.

Zhi Gui thought it was hopeless; the young master was always exceptionally lenient with his son-in-law. However, the son-in-law's presence did bring a lot of joy to the entire general's mansion. Wherever he appeared, laughter was sure to follow; she was probably everyone's source of happiness.

After Jiang Yiqing finished getting ready and had breakfast, she and Si Xuansu got into a sedan chair and headed to the Jiang family home.

Through the system's introduction, Jiang Yiqing learned that the Jiang family was a business family, and that her father had a past relationship with the General's Mansion, which was why they had discussed the marriage.

Jiang's father was overjoyed that his son could marry into the general's family. Although he knew that his son was having an affair with a girl, he still resolutely demanded that his son break off the relationship with her.

He originally thought Jiang Yifan would listen to him, but he didn't expect that he would run away from the Jiang family the night before he was to marry into the family, and even successfully elope with Xiaoqing. Xiaoqing is a lady from a respectable family, and it is not easy for her to be willing to elope with him.

Jiang Yiqing was quite surprised when she learned about this. She never expected that something as unconventional as eloping, which was considered deviant in ancient times, would happen so close to her.

Although the Jiang family's residence was not as grand as the General's Mansion, it was still a vermilion gate with black tiles and imposing stone pillars in front of the gate. With many servants guarding the gate, it was clear that the family was quite wealthy.

The sedan chair arrived at the main house. Jiang Yiqing and Si Xuansu got out of the sedan chair and looked up. They saw Jiang's parents coming out of the door. They should have greeted them with smiles, but Jiang Yiqing noticed that their faces were a little pale.

When the group arrived at the hall, the gift chests from the General's Mansion were placed in the courtyard outside. They were being transported in continuously, and the chests were not yet fully arranged.

Jiang's father said somewhat apologetically, "General, you're too kind. We're all in-laws, there's no need for so much formality."

Si Xuansu said, "It was my fault that I was unable to personally meet my parents-in-law before the wedding. Today, I finally have the opportunity to come with Yiqing. This is my token of appreciation, and I hope my parents-in-law will accept it."

She performed impeccably, and both of Jiang's parents showed gratitude. However, the next moment, Jiang's mother burst into tears.

Jiang Yiqing was stunned, not knowing what had happened in the Jiang family or why the two looked so heartbroken.

“Mother-in-law, why are you crying? What happened? Tell me, and I will do my best to help if there is anything I can do.” Si Xuansu went to Jiang’s mother’s side to comfort her.

Jiang Yiqing asked, puzzled, "Mother, what happened to our family after I left?"

Jiang's mother then said, "Two days ago, Xiaoqing ran back crying and told us that Yifan had been kidnapped by evil people."

After saying that, she started crying again.

Jiang Yiqing was stunned. What was going on? Generally speaking, it was possible for Xiaoqing's family to take her away, so why would someone want to take advantage of Jiang Yifan?

"Mother, why didn't you tell me sooner that something like this happened?" Jiang Yiqing felt that she had told me too late, and it seemed that they were planning to keep it a secret from her even though she hadn't come back.

Jiang's father shook his head and said, "Yifan shouldn't have run away from the wedding in the first place. How can you still have the nerve to bother you with his affairs?"

Even so, Jiang Yifan was, after all, the original owner's brother, and now that he had been captured, Jiang Yiqing was still quite worried.

"Leave this to me. I will definitely find out who kidnapped my brother-in-law and bring him back safely, giving my parents-in-law an explanation," Si Xuansu said, her face darkening.

"I don't deserve it... I'm really troubling you."

Jiang Yiqing felt that this matter was inextricably linked to Yin Qiang. Could it be that the real purpose of the person who kidnapped Jiang Yifan was the General's Mansion? Otherwise, she couldn't understand why anyone would have designs on Jiang Yifan.

Yes, finding her brother will expose her true identity as a fake son-in-law.

And so, what was originally a perfectly good visit to relatives turned into an investigation into Jiang Yifan's whereabouts. Si Xuansu first sent Jiang Yiqing back to the General's Mansion, and was about to investigate Jiang Yifan's matter when an uninvited guest arrived at the General's Mansion.