Xiao Sheng was instantly thrown into a panic.

He remained calm for a long time before finally speaking, somewhat awkwardly, "How did you find out about me?"

Jiang Tian said frankly, "Young Master's gaze is so intense that it cannot be ignored. I can only pretend not to know."

Xiao Sheng's earlobes turned slightly red.

It took him a long time to regain his composure.

"You know how I feel about you, and you still want me to take you in. If you really want to come here...aren't you afraid I'll have ulterior motives towards you?"

“I have been observing you for some time now. Since you have not done anything improper to me, you must be of good character. Instead of living in fear and worrying about what tomorrow will bring, I should come to you.”

"Would the young master be willing to let me stay, even as a concubine?"

Xiao Sheng abruptly interrupted her: "You can't be a concubine!"

Jiang Tian glanced at him, then changed her tone: "A mistress is also acceptable..."

Xiao Sheng felt extremely uncomfortable whenever he heard the words "concubine".

He refused again: "Not even a mistress!"

This time, Jiang Tian didn't speak immediately, but thought for a while before saying, "Then I'm willing to be a maid."

Xiao Sheng looked straight at her: "Since you're willing to be even a maid, how about being my wife? I want to marry you as my principal wife."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Tian's expression changed drastically.

Her eyes were filled with confusion and surprise: "Please don't tease me, young master. I am just a discarded woman. How could I be your wife?"

Xiao Sheng laughed. He stepped forward, looked down at her, and said in a suppressed tone, "To tell you the truth, I have a terrible fate. I am a cursed lone star. My parents abandoned me like trash. Even when I was almost twenty, no one dared to marry me."

"I don't want concubines, mistresses, or maids who share my room. All I need is a wife."

I fell in love with you at first sight.

"If you are willing to marry me, I will definitely protect you from now on."

Now it was Jiang Tian's turn to fall silent.

She stared at Xiao Sheng for a long time.

Xiao Sheng was tense all over. He didn't want to reveal his thoughts, but his words and actions revealed his nervousness.

"Are you joking, young master, or... do you really intend to marry me?"

Xiao Sheng said firmly, "The grand sedan chair carried by eight men, the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, everything that should be there will be included."

Neither of them spoke immediately.

Xiao Sheng began to reflect on himself, wondering if he had spoken too harshly and frightened Jiang Tian.

"If I were a concubine or a mistress, I would treat you like a mistress and serve you. But it's different when I'm your wife. If you want to marry me as your principal wife, then I will naturally treat you with all my heart."

Xiao Sheng's eyes shone brightly: "I want you to be devoted to me. I will only have you as my wife in this life, and there will be no one else!"

Jiang Tian was not fooled by his sweet talk and said, "But I don't know what kind of person you are. If we are going to get married, you have to let me test you first."

"What...what are you going to be tested on?" Xiao Sheng suddenly felt a little scared.

Jiang Tian blinked: "It all depends on whether you're suitable to be a husband."

Xiao Sheng gritted his teeth: "Fine, tell me how to conduct the test!"

Jiang Tian then told him that she wanted him to take her away first.

Rumors can kill; if Jiang Tian stays any longer, things won't end well.

Xiao Sheng agreed on the spot; that was what he had planned all along.

He felt uncomfortable every day he stayed in Wei Yunting's territory.

Jiang Tian then said that since they were going to live together, she needed to see what his daily life was like.

Xiao Sheng nodded repeatedly.

Jiang Tian also said that she would test his bottom line. She might make some excessive demands during this period, and she would see if he could keep his cool towards her.

Xiao Sheng said that she could ask him anything, and he would be happy to do it even if it meant going to pluck stars from the sky.

In the end, even Jiang Tian hesitated: "Young master, have you... have you seen a doctor...?"

Who would give way to a divorced woman again and again, especially since Jiang Tian's background was so pitifully humble?

Her words were cryptic, but Xiao Sheng understood them immediately.

"I fell in love with you at first sight. I'm still conscious, so you don't need to worry."

Jiang Tian seemed to be touched by him: "Then...then let's give it a try. If you change your mind, you can stop at any time. I'll be content to be a maid by your side and escape my current predicament."

Xiao Sheng repeated: "You will only ever be my wife."

Jiang Tian didn't respond.

The two chatted for a while longer, and then Jiang Tian said, "Then come find me again when you're ready, young master. I'll head back now."

Xiao Sheng was right next door, so he could react immediately to any movement Jiang Tian made and didn't interfere.

He simply said, "Then...then I'll take you back."

A smile flickered in Jiang Tian's eyes, but she remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

Xiao Sheng's heart began to race again, and his heart was filled with overwhelming joy.

She escorted him all the way to the door, then urged him to leave: "...Young Master, aren't you leaving yet?"

Xiao Sheng then realized that he had almost followed Jiang Tian across the threshold.

Fortunately, only the Cui family and Xiao Sheng's family lived in the innermost part of the village, and the guards were watching from the shadows, so no one could see them "secretly exchanging gifts".

Xiao Sheng hesitated for a moment: "Wait a minute..."

Jiang Tian looked at him intently: "Is there anything else you'd like to say, young master?"