As for her ideal answer, she actually prefers to be single.

The reason for this was something she only realized a few days ago, that she still lacked a sense of belonging in this time and space.

No wonder. She had no parents, no relatives, no close friends, and even the people she hated were gone. The world was vast and she was all alone. It came when she was completely unprepared.

Even though she loves life and has been struggling to survive in danger, this is an instinct.

In this case, she hopes to be a single noble for the rest of her life.

Unfortunately, Wei Jing did not agree. As soon as she showed the slightest sign of weakness, he became very alert and pressed on.

Speaking of Wei Jing, he was the only person she accepted in this world. The two of them had a friendship of life and death and support each other all the way, which no one could replace, whether in the past life or this life.

But this doesn't stop her from preferring to be single.

It's a pity that the other party's attitude is too firm and he doesn't want to be his wife, so he probably can only leave quietly without caring about anything.

Shao Qing cherishes her only companion very much, and she does not want to hurt him. Moreover, the world is in chaos. She is a single woman, young and beautiful, where can she go rashly?

Originally, her ideal prospect was to discuss things with Wei Jing and continue living in Pingtao. She believed that with his care and support from their old friendship, she would be able to live a peaceful life.

Unfortunately, this road is now completely blocked. There are only two roads in front of Shao Qing, one on the left and one on the right. There is no room for maneuver, and he has to go this way.

She put down the pen in her hand, sighed, supported her chin with one hand, and looked out through the window.

Rockeries, lake stones, gurgling water, slowly turning waterwheels, and a few pink lotus heads poking out of the lotus pot embellish the backyard of the county government office in late summer.

Wei Jing acted quickly. The gardener and carpenter came that same day and tidied up the small garden in a few days. It was indeed full of wild charm.

He also said that the craftsmen who were going to renovate the house would arrive in a couple of days, and they would move to the front with her temporarily and move back after the renovations were completed.

"well."

"lady?"

Shao Qinggang sighed again when he heard Wang Mi's voice. Turning back, he saw the other party holding a tea tray with a small white porcelain cup on it, walking towards him slowly with a smile on his face.

She put the white porcelain cup down and saw that it was sweet soup.

"It's been left to dry for a while, and it's just right for drinking."

Wang Mi sat down next to him and chatted with him. When he saw Shao Qing picking up the spoon, he suddenly remembered something and asked hurriedly, "Madam, what happened with the woman that day..."

That day, Wei Jing took Shao Qing away with a gloomy face. She was frightened and worried for a long time, but the quarrel in the main room only lasted for a while and then it quieted down in a moment. The next day, Wei and Shao got along as usual, and she was relieved.

Shao Qing seemed very sure about establishing a female household, but Wei Jing's reaction was not right, so Wang Mi did not tell her husband and planned to confirm with Shao Qing first.

However, Wang Mi's youngest daughter A Bi fell ill these days, and she was busy taking care of her. It was not until today that she had the time to ask.

"Female household?"

Shao Qing didn't dare to do this sensitive thing now, but she couldn't help asking: "Sister Wang, how many female households are there? In today's world, it's probably not easy for a single woman to set up a household, right?"

“What’s just not easy?”

Wang Mi shook his head and sighed: "The world is so difficult. It's not easy for ordinary men to make a living, let alone women?"

"Old women and those with deformed bodies are still acceptable, but ordinary women are nothing more than floating duckweed in the wind."

Men are superior to women and this is not just talk. When the government was clean and honest, it was difficult for women to support the family, let alone now?

If you think that people like Sun Zong and Qu Gan were just accidental, you are totally wrong. The Great Chu Dynasty experienced several generations of incompetent rulers, and corruption was deeply rooted in the bureaucracy. There were many powerful and corrupt officials, and the corrupt atmosphere was prevalent from top to bottom.

Yizhou is relatively better, as it is a safe place in a remote corner. Plagues and natural disasters occurred frequently in the Central Plains, the people were poor and struggling to survive, and civil unrest broke out from time to time. How can a single woman survive in such an environment?

You think there is always a safe place? After all, cities of all sizes cannot be easily attacked by rioters.

That's true, but there are corrupt officials and bullies everywhere, and a single woman, especially one who is good-looking, is bound to be occupied.

Do you believe that if a ruffian has no one to rely on, he would dare to climb over the wall in broad daylight? Some unfortunate people may even become secret prostitutes.

Wang Mi shook his head: "My father and grandfather died early, and I followed my mother to seek refuge with my relatives. I was unkempt and didn't dare to show my true face to anyone."

Her background was actually much better than Kou Xuan's, but unfortunately her family fell into poverty, so she knew a lot about these things. Don’t think that having a high status will not be a problem. Without power and influence, you can’t even keep the money in your hands. You have to find someone to back you up.

Her mother was unwilling, so she hurriedly packed up some valuables and took her daughter to Yizhou.

"Then you left quietly, where is your mother?"

"He died of illness at an early age."

Wang Mi felt a little sad, but then smiled: "She was the only one who died with a smile on her face."

Although there were many twists and turns and the subsequent life was poor, at least a reliable home was chosen for my daughter.

"The world is not easy nowadays, and it is hard to find a good man. Madam, you are truly blessed. You have a man like the lord as your husband, so you must cherish him well."

Although his status had changed greatly, Shao Qing's attitude towards the Kou family had not changed. Wang Mi was grateful in his heart, and at the end of his speech, he sighed and said a few more words of advice.

“Is it hard to find a good man?”

In this age when brothers are like limbs and wives are like clothes, it would be hard to find another man who cherishes his wife as much as Wei Jing does. It is normal for Wang Mi to advise him to cherish his wife.

"Yes, I know."

Shao Qing smiled, drank the sweet soup, and sent Wang Mi away. She had no intention of looking at the accounts. She lay on the desk, picked up the ink stick and ground it occasionally.

Alas, as expected, even if a female household is established, it is difficult for a single woman to survive without a backer.

Maybe there will be someone lucky enough to know about this besides Wang Mi? But Shao Qing thought about what had happened to him since he came here. He felt extremely unlucky. He might as well forget about gambling on luck.

After understanding the truth, the final conclusion was that, just as she thought, living independently was unrealistic.

She has no relatives and is not independent, so she can only choose someone to marry.

In this case, there is no doubt that this person must be Wei Jing. The two of them have a life-long friendship. She only trusts him, and he does the same. He treats her very well, and it is likely that this will last a lifetime.

The two of them are getting along very well now, and there will be no problem for them to continue living together. If even he can't do it, then probably no one can.

Shao Qing analyzed the matter carefully and concluded that being a real couple with Wei Jing was her only best choice.

She threw down the ink stick and said, "Okay, no need to bother, let it be."

well.

…

"Ah Qing?"

It was Wei Jing's voice.

After Shao Qing came to the conclusion, she was able to look at the account book. She sorted out the large book in her hand in one breath. Just as she stretched, she heard Wei Jing calling her.

She looked back and saw that he had already walked in.

"Why are you up so early today?" It's only mid-afternoon.

"Everything has been sorted out. There's no rush."

Wei Jing lifted his robe and sat down next to Shao Qing: "The new book case is ready, I asked you to put it in the front."

The desk in the West Wing was a bit high because Shao Qing had been using it for a long time. It would easily cause back and neck pain, so he ordered someone to make a new desk early on. There will be craftsmen coming to the backyard to repair the house tomorrow, so the two of them will move to the front to stay temporarily. The new book case has been printed out, so he just put it in the front.

While Wei Jing was speaking, he reached out and massaged Shao Qing's waist.

He has been insisting on these things these days, as if this could further confirm their relationship as husband and wife.

Shao Qing froze for a moment, then she let out a silent breath and forced herself to relax.

After the argument a few days ago, Wei Jing decided to be a real couple with Shao Qing. After realizing this, Shao Qing inevitably felt awkward when touching him and was no longer as frank as before.

Besides, he had never done such actions as looking at shoulder bruises and rubbing waist before. She was extremely uncomfortable with it and always tried her best to make excuses and avoid them.

Okay, don’t avoid it, isn’t the conclusion already reached?

Now that she had made the decision, Shao Qing tried to adjust her mindset. She slowed down her breathing and tried to relax.

This pair of big hands had actually hugged her many times, but after the role adjustment, she felt a lot more different. The big hands with distinct joints kneaded and pressed rhythmically. His strength was moderate, and the temperature penetrated through the thin summer clothes and into the skin.

Shao Qing looked at her nose and her heart, trying to ignore this strange feeling and control herself to stay still, but she heard Wei Jing ask: "Ah Qing, which day do you think is better, June 29 or August 1?"

Wei Jing had said before that the sooner the better, but in fact he was more inclined towards June. But, it’s already mid-June, and there are still ten days left, which is really tight.

He was afraid that there might be some mistakes.

This made him feel uncomfortable. It was already extremely unfair to Shao Qing to perform the rites of worshipping heaven and earth in this small border county, and he was unwilling to compromise even more.

But July is not a good month for doing things, if we postpone it, we can only do it in August.

August is too long again.

Although Shao Qing explained the whole story and the two were preparing to make up for the gift, Wei Jing still felt uneasy. To some extent, worshiping heaven and earth was like an insurance policy, and only after adding it could the uneasy feelings in his heart disappear.

He hopes to make Shao Qing his real wife as soon as possible.

"Auspicious day?" Shao Qing turned around.

He was tall, and even taller than her when he was sitting. The first thing that caught her eye was his clean jaw, which was very refreshing. His sharp eyebrows and bright eyes made him extremely handsome. His long military career not only made his skin tan, but also added to his lingering and alluring aura.

He is a very outstanding young man. It is not a disadvantage for her to live with him as a couple. After thinking this, she smiled and said, "You decide."

After thinking it over, she realized that accepting this setting was not as difficult as she had imagined, so she answered him straightforwardly.

Wei Jing was stunned.

Her attitude became much more generous, and the avoidance she had felt over the past few days quietly faded away. He was actually a person with extremely keen perception, and it was Shao Qing's less-than-positive attitude that made him feel even more urgent.

After a moment of shock, he was delighted and held her hand that was resting on the desk. "How about the first day of August?"

"There is plenty of time, so I can prepare more thoroughly." I felt a little relieved and made the decision naturally.

Wei Jing had practiced martial arts since he was young and had been holding weapons all year round. Although he was a prince, his palms were not delicate at all, but rather rather rough. His broad and dry palms completely covered her hands, bringing a strange sense of touch.

The lines on the palm of your hand feel intense, and warmth is everywhere, penetrating through the thin skin and into your flesh and bones. It was strange; he had held her hand many times, but this was the first time he had felt such a strange feeling.

Shao Qing knew that it was because of the role change. Well, accepting the setting is one thing, but when his comrade-in-arms turns into a husband, he has to adapt himself to it again, right?

She suppressed the urge to pull her hand back for a moment, and reason told her that she should try her best to adapt to the new relationship, and since she had made the decision, she was not allowed to be pretentious.

As for the first day of August, she felt that it was better than June. With more than a month, she should be able to adjust her mentality.

She smiled and responded with a "hmm".

The author has something to say: Marry first, love later, marry first, love later! (*^▽^*)