A few years after the live broadcast ended, Zhou Qichen still couldn't withstand the repeated bombardment from his family, his mother crying day and night and threatening to commit suicide, and the countless persuasions from his friends around him.
He completely gave up the absurd idea.
He married a daughter of an official family who was a good match for him.
The days passed uneventfully, but Zhou Qichen always felt that something was missing in his life.
Looking at his wife with gentle eyes and eyebrows, Zhou Qichen always had a thought in his mind: even if they were equals, he still couldn't let it go.
"I'm going back to my parents' house tomorrow."
"My cousin is already of marriageable age, and my father asked me to help her with the screening." Mrs. Zhou walked into the study and spoke to Zhou Qichen.
Zhou Qichen stayed in the study and did nothing, but every day when he came home from court, he would always stay in the study for a while.
It seems that only in this way can you have your own independent space.
Hearing Mrs. Zhou's words, Zhou Qichen didn't even raise his eyes, but his tone was gentle and he also gave his wife a certain respect.
"Okay, I'll take you back tomorrow."
"If you want, you can stay at home for a few more days."
Mrs. Zhou wanted to say something but stopped herself. In the end, she sighed secretly and turned to leave the study.
That's all.
She knew this long before she got married, she just chose someone she loved.
Outside, the maidservant that Madam Zhou brought with her as a dowry looked towards the study and said:
"Miss, will your uncle go with you tomorrow?"
Mrs. Zhou nodded, hiding the sadness in her eyes.
The maid did not notice the disappointment in Madam Zhou's eyes. She said happily, "That's good. Let the son-in-law see how men and women get married today tomorrow."
"Miss, I heard from others that my son-in-law is a general and he doesn't know how to be nice to women."
"Let him watch more of how other men pursue women and how they treat women well. That way, my son-in-law will surely be inspired."
Mrs. Zhou did not answer, because she knew that Zhou Qichen was not unaware of how to pursue a woman.
But Zhou Qichen didn’t like her.
Even though the two were married, Zhou Qichen only fulfilled his duties as a husband to her.
Even though people outside said how devoted and good Zhou Qichen was to her, she knew very well that Zhou Qichen had no love for her.
But she knew about this before she married Zhou Qichen.
She knew that Zhou Qichen liked Miss Gu.
However, at that time, she wholeheartedly believed that as time went by, she could melt Zhou Qichen's heart.
But she overlooked one thing, that is, Zhou Qichen's heart was as hard as a stone and could not be melted no matter what.
Everyone thinks they will be the exception.
But in the end.
Each will be an example.
Before she got married, she thought she was special, but in the end she found that she overestimated herself.
The next day.
Old Lady Zhou couldn't help but feel sorry for her son when she saw him rushing to send his wife back to her parents' home right after leaving court.
The old man's stubborn thinking is not so easy to change.
Mrs. Zhou, who had experienced female oppression, was such a person. She firmly believed that her son must carry on the family line.
"Why do you keep going back to your parents' home?"
"Your husband is so tired from attending court every day, and after that he has to accompany you back to your parents' home."
"He loves you so much, how come you don't know how to love your husband at all?" Old Madam Zhou muttered with dissatisfaction.
Mrs. Zhou was a reserved person. She did not take Mrs. Zhou's unkind words to heart. Instead, she said a few words in agreement, just to please the old lady.
But she didn't expect that her silence would only make Old Lady Zhou even more aggressive.
Madam Zhou snorted coldly, "You only know how to say it verbally. If you really love him, you should have given birth to more children for him to continue the family line."
"Our Zhou family is one of the Three Dukes. If I don't have a son to inherit the throne in the future, I won't be able to face my ancestors even if I die."
"Although Her Majesty the Queen has issued an imperial decree stating that women can also inherit the title, women still have to get married."
"I'm old and have no other thoughts. I just want to have a grandson. If you can't give birth, you can take the initiative to give your husband a concubine."
Mrs. Zhou could tolerate Zhou Qichen not having her in his heart, but she could not tolerate sharing a husband with someone else.
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhou's expression changed slightly and she clenched her fingers tightly.
She turned her head and said unyieldingly, "Mother-in-law, no matter what you say to me, I cannot agree to such an unreasonable request."
"Miss Gu once said something that I think is very true and I regard it as a classic."
"Men and toothbrushes, I will never share them with anyone!"
When Madam Zhou heard this, her expression changed drastically. She used the pressure of an elder to pressure him, saying, "Whether you agree or not, I must have a grandson."
"Even if Her Majesty is in front of me, I would say the same thing."
"Is it illegal for me to want to have a grandchild?"
"Her Majesty the Queen has no right to say that I can't have a grandson."
Mrs. Zhou looked at Zhou Qichen for help, but Zhou Qichen's expression remained indifferent.
He didn't say anything to blame her, but he also didn't stand up to defend her as his wife.
He just felt that everything in front of him made him irritated.
Madam Zhou grabbed Zhou Qichen's hand and insisted on giving him an answer: "Tell me in front of both of us today whether you will take a concubine or not."
"If you don't want to expand the Zhou family, don't worry about me."
"I might as well die sooner rather than being pissed off to death by you guys."
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