Qin Wanru, not wanting to see him like this, quickly changed the subject: "By the way, where did Chu Yan go?"

Chu Zhongtian replied, "She took Miss Pei to the city for sightseeing."

Qin Wanru frowned: "She comes from the Pei family, so she should be a member of the Qi King's lineage. I feel that she has some ulterior motives for suddenly coming to study at Mingyue Academy."

Chu Zhongtian laughed and said, "Don't worry, your Chu Yan is so smart, she knows what she's doing."

Qin Wanru snorted: "That Pei Mianman is not very old, but she looks like a bewitching vixen. Her peach blossom eyes seem to be seducing men at any time. I don't like her."

Chu Zhongtian chuckled: "Are you worried that she'll steal Chu Yan's man?"

Thinking of Zu An's miserable state, it was hard to imagine that Pei Mianman would be interested in him. Qin Wanru couldn't help but laugh: "If she really snatched that bastard away, I would be more than happy."

Achoo~

Zuan sneezed violently, wondering which lady or young lady was missing him.

"Young master, have you caught a cold? I'll find you some thick clothes to wear right away." A startled voice rang out, and before Zu An could react, a figure was already holding a garment and wrapping it around him.

Zuan stared blankly at the boy in front of him. He looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in blue, with two buns on his head. He had big eyes and looked fair-skinned.

"Hey buddy, who are you?"

"Young master, you flatter me. I am your pageboy." The young man had a fawning smile on his face.

"A pageboy?" Zu An was taken aback at first, then realized that it must be about going to Mingyue Academy. But it's just a family private school, why would he need a pageboy?

It seems this duke's mansion is indeed a wealthy and powerful place. Hmm, I like it.

What did you call me again?

"Son-in-law?"

"I didn't hear you, speak louder?"

"Son-in-law!"

"Not bad, not bad, you've got potential."

Zu An's face immediately lit up with joy. Since arriving in this world, he hadn't encountered a single pleasant thing. Although he was the son-in-law of the Duke's mansion, who in this household took him seriously? Let alone call him son-in-law.

It was rare to find a young page so sensible, and Zu'an felt incredibly comfortable.

"By the way, what's your name?"

The young pageboy perked up and hurriedly replied, "My name is Cheng Shouping, sir."

"What bottle?" Zu An thought to himself, most pageboys are called things like "Lai Fu Wang Cai" or "Hua An," the simpler and easier to remember the better. Why does this guy's name sound so strange?

"Cheng Shouping, the name that means 'keeping one's mouth shut,' was given to me by the master himself!" The young page puffed out his chest and said with pride.

"That's impressive, to actually receive a name personally bestowed by the master." Although Zu An didn't know the customs of this world, he figured it was the same in every world. Having a name bestowed by the master was a great honor, like Zheng Chenggong in his previous life, who was given a surname by the emperor and was respectfully addressed as Lord Guoxing.

"You flatter me, sir. I served by the master's side back then and was very much liked by him. Later, I was transferred to the kitchen. I thought I must have done something to displease the master. But now I know that I have been arranged to be your page. Only now do I understand the master's good intentions. Those years must have been to temper me and prepare me for more important missions." Cheng Shouping's eyes shone as he spoke, his face full of excitement.

"Wait a minute..." Zu'an felt that something was not right the more he listened. He knew his son-in-law all too well. Did this guy think it was a good job?

Looks like he's not very smart.

Moreover, this guy was working for Master Chu at the beginning, so why was he relegated to a place like the kitchen?

However, he clearly didn't care much about these things, and was more concerned about issues related to himself: "Judging from what you just said, you must have been in the Chu family for a long time, and you must know a lot of things."

Cheng Shouping patted his chest: "Of course, there's nothing I don't know about the Chu family, from the master and mistress down to the cooks and servants."

Zu An wanted to find out some information about the manor. He had only been there for two days, and so many people already wanted him dead. He didn't know where the problem lay, which gave him a huge sense of crisis.

He thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know why the Chu family chose me as their son-in-law?" This was what puzzled him the most. Chu Chuyan was top-notch in terms of appearance, figure, and family background, while Zu An in this world was a good-for-nothing from any perspective. Normally, these two people should not have any interaction, yet they became husband and wife. It was really too strange.

Hearing his question, Cheng Shouping looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Isn't it because the son-in-law is handsome and dashing?"

Zuan's eyes widened. This guy's ability to spout nonsense with such a straight face was quite similar to his own: "Ahem, although I know you're telling the truth, are there any other reasons?"

"No, that's all. The young lady just chose you because you were handsome." Cheng Shouping thought to himself, "Besides that, can you find any other good points? Don't you have any self-awareness?" Of course, he didn't show any of these thoughts. At this moment, his eyes and expression were as sincere as could be.

“Oh, you mean the young lady personally chose me?” Zuan keenly noticed the information revealed in his words.

"Yes, at the time, the lady wasn't very satisfied and advised her to think it over," Cheng Shouping replied.

Zuan interrupted directly, saying, "There's no need to say anything more about these unimportant things."

He initially guessed that Chu Chuyan was forced to marry him due to her parents' wishes, which caused her to harbor resentment and murderous intent. However, according to Cheng Shouping, this possibility could be ruled out.

Why would Chu Chuyan choose him as her son-in-law? That girl has very bright eyes; she's not blind.

Pshaw, she must have been captivated by my handsome face and lusting after my body.