Yu Xin hesitated for two seconds, glanced at Zhen Wanwan a few times, and Zhen Wanwan felt confused.
However, Yu Xin's words changed her expression.
"My lord, although my younger sister is spoiled and arrogant, she is not a bad person. Our Yu family is willing to offer half of our family fortune to you, in the hope that you will take my sister as your concubine. If one day you ascend to that position, we hope that you will consider the Yu family's reputation and grant her..."
As Yu Xin spoke, his voice grew softer and softer, because he noticed that the two people opposite him had terrifyingly gloomy expressions.
But since he had already said it, he had no choice but to finish it.
"Give my younger sister a concubine rank, and I'll make sure she doesn't suffer any injustices."
As he spoke, Yu Xin felt particularly considerate and added, "Don't worry, strategist, my sister will never compete with the madam for the Empress's position!"
Zhen Wanwan's face was terribly gloomy. At first, she was happy for Zhu Yuan, that someone had volunteered to add strength to their side.
But when I heard Yu Xin's long speech, a feeling of depression welled up in my chest and I couldn't let it go.
This was the first time she had given Zhu Yuan a hard time, and her words became sarcastic and unpleasant.
“My husband is truly blessed. I’ve heard that the eldest daughter of the Yu family is as beautiful as an angel. It’s really unfair to her that she has lowered herself to be your second wife.”
Yu Xin didn't seem to understand the meaning behind Zhen Wanwan's words, or perhaps he did, but Zhen Wanwan was just a country girl with no family background, and now that she was being sensible and not making a fuss, Yu Xin was very happy.
"I admire your magnanimity and understanding, Madam. Once my sister marries into the family, I will certainly be able to serve you well alongside you..."
Yu Xin thought that Zhu Yuan marrying his younger sister was a sure thing, but before anything was even settled, he started talking about his sister getting married.
He was smug and completely failed to notice the murderous intent that flashed in Zhu Yuan's eyes.
Before Zhu Yuan could say anything, Zhen Wanwan's jealousy erupted.
“Miss Yu is of noble status, how can she be a concubine? How about this, I will voluntarily step down and make room for you, so as not to delay the strategist from marrying a new bride.”
Upon hearing this, even the most oblivious Yu Xin could sense that Zhen Wanwan's emotions were off.
In addition, he keenly sensed that the surrounding temperature seemed to have dropped significantly.
As expected, Zhu Yuan stared at him with a sinister look in his eyes and said coldly, "What is the Yu family? They dare to tell me what to do?"
"That Miss Yu, even if she were a celestial being descended to earth, I wouldn't deign to look down on her. How dare she compare to my wife?"
"I think the Yu family is tired of having too long a life. If you all live longer, I don't mind sending you on your way."
After hearing this, Yu Xin was so frightened that he collapsed to his knees. He could clearly feel Zhu Yuan's murderous intent.
He felt that if he dared to say another word, the Yu family might die together one night before the Prince of Yang could even make a move.
"Please forgive me, sir. I misspoke and offended the lady, but please understand that I meant no harm."
Yu Xin inwardly groaned, for since ancient times, the most reliable form of cooperation has been through kinship.
Moreover, looking back, the person who became king and tyrant did not take many wives and concubines.
Why would the Yu family willingly marry their most beloved younger sister off to Zhu Yuan, risking the extermination of their entire family?
Zhu Yuan ignored him and looked at Zhen Wanwan, his gaze softening from sharp to gentle.
He took Zhen Wanwan's hand, which she had flung away in jealousy, back into his own and softened his voice, saying, "My wife, you mustn't say things like that again, or I'll get angry."
God knows how panicked he was just now. He was destined to be tied to Zhen Wanwan for life, how could they be separated?
"Madam, have you forgotten? It wasn't I who married you, but you who married me! Yuan is already yours. Do you intend to abandon me after taking advantage of me?"
Zhu Yuan looked slightly aggrieved, his eyes red-rimmed, like an abandoned puppy.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Wanwan regained her confidence. How could she forget that in this era, a son-in-law who married into the family was not allowed to take a concubine or divorce his wife without the permission of his legal wife.
Yu Xin, standing to the side, gaped in astonishment. His head was buzzing, as if he had heard something extraordinary.
He only learned that Zhu Yuan's wife was a village girl, but he didn't know that Zhu Yuan had married into the family!
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