"Lan'er, you promised me before that you would marry me."

"I don't."

The day before Shen Yulan was sold to Tai Kangping, she went to Zhang Shizong and begged him to marry her, because she didn't want to be sold.

However, when Zhang Shizong's mother found out, she scolded her as a shameless little slut who dared to seduce her excellent son. Her son was educated; how could he possibly marry a lowly country girl like Shen Yulan?

Zhang Shizong also said, "Yu Lan, I like you, but your family is too poor. We are not a good match. My family lives in a brick house, how can I marry a woman who lives in a mud house? My mother is right, you are not good enough for my family."

Chen Yulan ran away in tears.

Now, seeing the dramatic changes in the Shen family's life, he has accomplished nothing.

If Shen Yulan could marry him again, then he would surely have a share in all of the Shen family's shops and wineries.

He was working at the winery when he suddenly heard that Shen Yulan had returned. He was overjoyed, wondering if he could see her again.

He didn't realize that because of his mistake, the work he had done was wasted, and others had to redo it.

The other servants couldn't help but curse a couple of times, which angered him, and the two started fighting. He couldn't beat them, so he spat on the ground and said, "You just wait, I'll make you kneel down and call me grandpa sooner or later."

After saying that, he was still angry and ran to the Shen family.

If he marries Yu Lan, let's see who dares to say a single word against him.

Seeing that Shen Yulan wouldn't admit it, Zhang Shizong pointed at Tai Kangping and said, "Were you threatened by this person? Yulan, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

"Don't flatter yourself. My husband treats me very well. Do I need your protection?"

Upon hearing Shen Yulan's words, Tai Kangping seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhang Shizong then looked at Tai Kangping properly and was stunned.

Tai Kangping dressed up nicely for his first formal visit.

The Tai family had more money to spare by delivering goods to the workshops, so Tai's mother bought the finest fabrics to make clothes for Tai Kangping and Shen Yulan.

Originally, Tai Kangping was quite good-looking, but after dressing up, he was no less handsome than the powerful young master of the town.

Wasn't she sold to an old widower who had lost his wife? How come this is happening?

Shen Danru said sternly, "Zhang Shizong, you came to my house and ruined my sister's reputation. Do you think the Shen family has no one left?"

"No, I'm not, I..."

"Even if my eldest sister isn't married, do you think you're worthy of marrying a daughter of the Shen family?"

Shen Yuyan interjected, "That's right, don't you even look at yourself? I know your family is poor, you may not have a mirror, but you still have to pee, right?"

Zhang Shizong was so humiliated that his face turned bright red, and he dared not utter another word of dissent.

“Qingtan, this person has been absent from work without permission during working hours. The distillery can’t afford to hire him. Go tell Uncle Dashan to settle his wages and let him go.”

"Furthermore, if you dare to talk nonsense outside again in the future, our Shen family will not hesitate to sew your mouth shut."

Zhang Shizong slumped to the ground. He hadn't expected that this trip would not only prevent him from marrying Shen Yulan, but also cost him his job. He needed this job to save money to get married and have children. How could this be?

Seeing that he wanted to say something, Qingtan didn't give him the chance and dragged him away with just one hand.

After Zhang Shizong left, Tai Kangping's eyes brightened considerably, and he would glance at Shen Yulan from time to time.

Everyone witnessed this scene and was happy for them.

When the Shen family told Shen Yulan about Shen Cheng's background, Shen Yulan was shocked.

She was stunned by the shocking news for a long time.

It turns out she was from a very prominent family; her grandfather was even a duke.

It feels like a dream.

Even after leaving the Shen family and arriving at the Tai family, she was still in a daze. She called out to Tai Kangping, "Brother Ping, pinch me quickly, is this real?"

Tai Kangping also looked shocked. He had actually married a daughter of a duke's family, but how could he, looking like this, be worthy of her?

Thinking of this, he felt even more unworthy of Shen Yulan.

"Lan'er, your status is different now. We haven't even shared a room yet, so let's part ways now."

After he finished speaking, he felt as if his heart was being pricked by needles.

Having spent these past few days together, he had already fallen in love with Shen Yulan and could no longer live without her.

If she really leaves, he will never marry again in his life.

This feeling is too painful.

Upon hearing Tai Kangping's words, Shen Yulan immediately frowned and said, "Brother Ping, what are you saying? Now that I've married you, I'm your wife for life, and no one can separate us."

"But I will affect your future. After returning to Shengjing, you can marry one of those noble young men."

Shen Yulan covered Tai Kangping's mouth: "I won't allow you to think like that. You are the person I want to marry."

Shen Yulan had long since figured it out. No matter how much she tormented Tai Kangping these past two years, Tai Kangping always took good care of her. If she didn't agree, Tai Kangping wouldn't even touch her.

Her in-laws treated her very well. Even when she fell seriously ill, the Tai family used all their money to pay for her medical treatment. What more could she ask for than marrying into such a family?

Tai Kangping removed her hand, looking determined: "But Yu Lan, you should marry the person you love. I am not worthy of you."

"Nonsense, how could you not be good enough for me? You are the one I like."

These words stunned Tai Kangping, who was as if struck by lightning and couldn't react for a long time.

What Lan'er said, and who she liked.

"Yu Lan, say it again, I didn't hear you clearly."

Shen Yulan's face was already flushed with embarrassment: "Ping-ge, you heard me right, I like you, are you still going to send me away?"

Tai Kangping was overjoyed: "Really?"

Shen Yulan lowered her head and nodded, feeling her entire face burning.

After confirming that he hadn't misheard, Tai Kangping laughed loudly, picked up Shen Yulan, and spun her around and around, filling the room with laughter.

Tai's parents exchanged a glance, feeling happy for their son.

Shen Yulan discussed with her parents-in-law the matter of going to Shengjing with the Shen family, and her parents-in-law readily agreed.

They only have one son, and as long as their son and daughter-in-law are happy, it doesn't matter where they live.

They are content as long as they can stay with their son and daughter-in-law.

They came here as refugees from famine and had no other relatives in Xijiang Village.

Because the Tai family caught a lot of fish and were often ostracized by the villagers, they didn't feel any reluctance to leave.

Shen Yulan knelt down and kowtowed to Tai's parents.

"Father, Mother, thank you for your tolerance towards me these past few days."

Tai's mother quickly helped her up and said, "Child, we have never treated you as a daughter-in-law. I have always treated you as my daughter. Even if you don't live with Kangping, you are still my child."

Shen Yulan's eyes immediately reddened. With such in-laws, what reason did she have to separate from Kangping?

That night, when Tai Kangping was about to sleep on the floor, Shen Yulan took away his bedding.

Tai Kangping asked in confusion, "Lan'er, if you take the bedding away, how am I supposed to sleep?"