Xu Muwan also wanted to find someone who truly loved her. But...

Xu Muwan looked at Niu Mingjie and said, "Although the imperial court has allowed women to participate in the imperial examinations, there are still many people who cannot accept it. For example, Young Master Ding. In addition, I am past the age of marriage, so it is difficult for me to find someone who likes me and allows me to continue to participate in the imperial examinations. Even if I find someone, his family may not accept me."

"So, rather than waiting for someone who may never appear, I'd rather cooperate with you."

"Cooperating with you will benefit both of us."

"Don't worry, I will never be rude to the Crown Princess, and I will never ask the Crown Princess for any benefits."

Niu Mingjie secretly pricked himself.

So as not to burst out laughing.

"This...would you like to reconsider?"

"No need, I've been thinking about it for a whole day."

"Then...then I'll write a letter to my mother tomorrow."

"Okay. I'll talk to my mother after your family agrees."

"OK."

"Then I'm going back to rest."

Niu Mingjie wanted Xu Muwan to stay a little longer, but he was also afraid that Xu Muwan would find out that he was secretly overjoyed. "Okay, I'll sit for a while longer."

As soon as Xu Muwan left, Niu Mingjie looked towards the tree next to him. "Your Highness? Uncle Hei? Your Highness? Uncle Hei?"

The trees were quiet.

Niu Mingjie: "..." What kind of people are these? When he doesn't want them to listen, they insist on listening; when he wants them to celebrate with him, they've disappeared. Oh well, he'll just celebrate by himself.

Just as Niu Mingjie raised the wine jug, Ning Yirong and Lao Hei jumped down from the tree.

Ning Yirong said as he sat down, "You're being too insincere. You only called out twice and then stopped."

Old Hei took out three wine glasses and placed them on the stone table. "Pour the wine."

Niu Mingjie: "..." What kind of person is this? "Your Highness, you know Xiao Liu best."

"Of course. Congratulations."

"Thanks."

Lao Hei also congratulated Niu Mingjie.

The three of them drank all the wine in Niu Mingjie's wine jug before they parted ways.

The next day, Ning Yirong left with Gou Dan and Lao Hei. There were still many places they hadn't visited.

After receiving Niu Mingjie's letter, Niu Mingjie's mother hesitated for a while before agreeing.

Her third son finally wants to get married. What if she doesn't allow it and he never wants to get married again?

Although that girl's family background was not very good, she was still the first female scholar and the first female provincial graduate, which was still something to be proud of.

That evening, when General Niu returned home, Madam Niu told him about it.

General Niu was delighted to hear this. "Hahahaha... Good, none of our children are very good at studying. Our third son's wife is so studious, maybe she can give us a little scholar. Hahahaha..."

After hearing General Niu's words, Madam Niu became even more satisfied with Xu Muwan.

The next day, Mrs. Niu wrote a letter to both Niu Mingjie and Mrs. Du.

Madam Du was Madam Niu's good friend, and since Lord Du's post was not far from Niu Mingjie's post, Madam Niu wanted Madam Du to help her propose marriage to the Xu family.

After receiving his mother's letter, Niu Mingjie immediately went to find Xu Muwan.

Xu Muwan was very happy to know that the Niu family had agreed.

She'll be able to meet the Crown Princess soon!

The Crown Princess must be just like she saw in her dream—both beautiful and intelligent.

Mrs. Xu was chatting with her maid when Xu Muwan walked in from the doorway, her face beaming with excitement. "Mother, I'm getting married!"

"Really?" Mrs. Xu stood up from her chair as soon as she heard that.

"real."

"That's great! Who are you going to marry?"

"Master Niu Mingjie".

"What?!" Mrs. Xu's eyes widened instantly. "You're going to marry Lord Niu? Isn't Lord Niu supposed to stay with the Crown Princess for life?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Xu quickly looked at the maids in the room. "Don't let this get out."

"yes."

"You may all leave."

"yes."

After the maids left, Madam Xu looked at Xu Muwan and asked, "What happened? Did you force them? Have you forgotten how kind they were to you?"

“I haven’t forgotten, and I didn’t force him.”

"Then why would he marry you? Everyone says he'll stay with the Crown Princess for life."

"He was moved by me." Xu Muwan told her mother about how she had shielded Niu Mingjie from an arrow a while ago.

Her mother slapped Xu Muwan after hearing this. "How could you be so foolish? If anything were to happen to you, I wouldn't want to live either."

Xu Muwan hugged her mother. "I won't do that again."

"You keep your word?"

"You keep your word."

"Okay. Did his family agree?"

"Agreed."

"If he wants to visit the Crown Princess in the future, don't stop him or make a scene. He and the Crown Princess were forcibly separated by the Crown Prince."

"I know, don't worry."

Soon, the marriage between Niu Mingjie and Xu Muwan was settled.

Niu Mingjie and Xu Muwan are both getting on in years, and both the Niu and Xu families want them to get married as soon as possible.

Sisi was strolling down the street with her two chubby sons when Niu Mingjie walked over with Xu Muwan.

Sisi was dressed in men's clothing, while Gouwa and Gousheng were dressed in girls' clothes and had their hair tied up like girls, and Gouwa was dressed in boys' clothes and had their hair tied up like boys.

As soon as Sisi saw Niu Mingjie and Xu Muwan, she whistled. After whistling, she said in a sleazy voice, "Niu Xiaosan, you're back? Niu Xiaosan, who is this beauty? Beauty, my surname is Yun, everyone calls me Yun Laoliu. Beauty, is this your first time in the capital? I'll treat you to dinner at the best restaurant in the capital."

This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!