Yang Cui sighed and explained, "Auntie, we're not actually in the kind of relationship you're thinking of."

"Didn't you say before that you were waiting for Qiuqiu's uncle? Does Qiuqiu have another uncle?"

Yang Cui hesitated for a moment, unsure how to explain, and then said, "Auntie, I won't lie to you. Actually, when I said I was waiting for his uncle, that was just an excuse."

"Are you serious?" An Huangshi had previously considered arranging a marriage for Yang Cui with her cousin, but after hearing that Yang Cui wanted to find a husband and was waiting for Yuan Qiu's uncle, she gave up on the idea.

Upon hearing Yang Cui's excuse, her eyes lit up, and her previous thoughts resurfaced. Yang Cui was so capable and kind to children who weren't her own; she wasn't worried that Yang Cui would mistreat her two sons.

At this point, Yang Cui said, "There are just too many people coming to arrange marriages. You know I'm determined to find a husband. If I hadn't said this, this whole thing would never have stopped."

“Actually, there are good mothers-in-law too. You’re so capable, your in-laws probably wouldn’t dare to upset you in the slightest.” Madam An thought she would persuade Yang Cui and then introduce her nephew to Yang Cui.

Yang Cui immediately shook her head: "That's different. If I marry into that family, I'll be a stepmother. Being a stepmother is difficult. I don't want to be a stepmother. Aunt, I'm only telling you this. You have to keep it a secret for me and don't try to persuade me otherwise. My determination to find a husband will not change."

An Huangshi choked, unable to utter the words she had been holding back. Besides, only she knew the truth, and if word got out, Yang Cui would be the first to suspect her. She didn't want to offend Yang Cui and lose the opportunity to make money. Thinking of this, An Huangshi immediately abandoned the idea of ​​spreading the news.

More and more people are misunderstanding Yang Cui and Cen Xiao, and this can't go on.

After An Huangshi left, Yang Cui decided to be honest with Cen Xiao.

"Brother Cen, aren't you curious why everyone is asking us when we're having the banquet today?"

"Didn't you say you were waiting for me?"

Yang Cui hesitated, a little embarrassed: "You already know. Actually, I didn't mean to use you as a shield. I always thought you wouldn't come back, and I didn't want to get married, but the aunties and such in the village were too enthusiastic, so I could only make up this lie. I'm very sorry for causing you trouble."

Yang Cui added, "I will clarify this with others later, saying..."

You don't have to clarify.

"Huh?" Yang Cui was stunned. "Then what about you..."

"It won't affect me. I'm also annoyed by people asking me to get married. We... each get what we need."

Yang Cui was still somewhat confused.

In ancient times, were there any men who didn't want to get married? Although Yang Cui didn't know Cen Xiao's specific identity, she could tell from his demeanor that he was no ordinary person. He could certainly afford to support three wives and four concubines. What man wouldn't want three wives and four concubines?

He doesn't want to get married?!

Yang Cui's gaze lingered on his sensitive waist, thinking: Could it be... that he was injured there in battle and doesn't want anyone to know, which is why he doesn't want to get married?

Yes, that must be it!

Yang Cui felt she had discovered the truth.

Cen Xiao noticed the girl's eyes lingering inappropriately, and immediately understood what she was thinking. His face darkened instantly! She actually doubted his abilities!!!

Cen Xiao's face darkened: "I'm perfectly fine!"