Zheng Quchi paused for a moment, then asked with a wry smile, "You mean, I was tricked?"
She doesn't seem that stupid, does she? Wouldn't she even know if she's been tricked into marriage?
Seeing that she didn't believe him, Gongshu Jiruo began to explain to her the marriage system of Ye, especially the marriages between the nobles of Ye.
"For ordinary people in Ye Kingdom, marriage only needs to be reported to the county government, which will issue a marriage certificate. However, for generals like Yuwen Sheng, the marriage certificate needs to be submitted from the local level to the county government, and then passed on to the Prince of Ye for approval before it can be considered valid."
"As far as I know, the Prince of Ye intends to marry Princess Sheng'an to Yuwen Sheng, so naturally he won't let you take the place of the principal wife."
After Gongshu Jiruo finished speaking, she slowly sipped her tea. Beneath her delicate eyelashes, a pair of clear and bright eyes were fixed on her by the abbot.
"If I'm not mistaken, your marriage is still in the hands of the Prince of Ye, which means that your marriage has not yet taken place."
Zheng Quchi was completely dumbfounded after hearing this.
She slowly came to understand his words, and she tried to make sense of what he was saying: "You mean that the marriage certificate I submitted to him has become more prestigious because of Yuwen Sheng's changed status, and if it is not approved by the Prince of Ye, even if we are registered through the wedding procession, we are still not considered a real couple?"
Then she changed her mind and realized that this was the same as having a wedding banquet but not getting a marriage certificate.
"That's right, at least she can't be considered the legal wife."
In the seven kingdoms, only the principal wife needed a marriage certificate; concubines and mistresses did not.
"..."
So all her wishful thinking turned out she hadn't actually married into the Yuwen family at all? Her relationship with Yuwen Sheng was, at best, nothing more than a clandestine affair...
"What if the Prince of Ye approves? If Yuwen Sheng doesn't treat me as his wife, then why did he publicly acknowledge our relationship and my identity back in Fenggu Shacheng?"
Zheng Quchi really couldn't understand this.
Gongshu Jiruo could not refute this point, so he simply asked, "Did you two receive a marriage contract?"
Zheng Quchi was dumbfounded: "...What is that?"
"It's a marriage contract that includes your and Yuwen Sheng's names and household registrations, witnesses, and the seals of the county, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Prince of Ye." He explained in great detail, afraid that she wouldn't understand.
Zheng Quchi has now made his decision.
No.
She didn't get anything at all. She didn't know the marriage process of the Ye people before, let alone that these things existed. It's just that she was a time traveler and didn't know. As for Yuwen Sheng, did he, a native, not know either?
She was momentarily at a loss for what expression to wear. It turned out that she and he had never had any connection whatsoever from beginning to end...
Seeing that she remained silent, her eyes vacant, as if she had been deeply hurt, Gongshu Jiruo couldn't help but speak up: "You and he were never together for love. His abandonment of you proves that he has no feelings for you. Back in Fenggu Shacheng, when he publicly revealed his relationship with you, he may have had other purposes, which is why he did all that. Don't be fooled, and don't be moved by him. A person like him, who is cunning and calculating even towards those close to him, would not understand the warmth and affection of the world."
Zheng Quchi listened quietly and finally spoke: "I was worried that he would not agree to a divorce, but now I don't have to worry anymore. Anyway, I am going to Beiyuan Kingdom with you. After learning about this, I can completely let go of the matter of Ye Kingdom and the matter of Yuwen Sheng."
Hearing her speak so resolutely, Gongshu Jiruo actually began to believe her this time.
Because he understood her, he knew that she had her pride and self-respect, and would never choose to follow Yuwen Sheng without a name or status. If one day Yuwen Sheng bowed down to the Prince of Ye and married Princess Sheng'an, it would only make her feel more humiliated and embarrassed.
“That’s the best way to put it. Since Yuwen Sheng has already chosen his escape route and successfully escaped from Yongchun City, there’s no need for us to stay at Wujue Temple any longer. We can set off for Beiyuan tomorrow.”
Zheng Quchi was a little surprised: "Tomorrow?" He had clearly said before that he would leave some time, but she thought about it again: "Okay."
Gongshu Jiruo, however, was eager to know her true thoughts. He suddenly changed the subject and said, "Even if Yuwen Sheng manages to return to Ye this time, he probably won't become his Grand General."
After he finished speaking, he waited for Zheng Quchi to ask further questions, but to his surprise, Zheng Quchi did not react at all.
She rubbed her temples: "Master Gongshu, I don't want to hear about him anymore. I now know that I have nothing to do with him. In addition, he was so cruel to me. I am only worried about the situation of my brothers in Ye."
"I have already sent a message to the Gongshu family disciples scattered throughout Ye Kingdom to keep an eye out. Don't worry, I will ensure they come to your side safely," Gongshu Jiruo said immediately.
Zheng Quchi's lips twitched slightly: "..."
She was just saying it casually; he didn't have to take it so seriously.
To be honest, she was somewhat tempted by the recruitment benefits offered by Gongshu Jiruo. If it were any other craftsman, he would probably have abandoned everything to go to Beiyuan Kingdom as soon as he heard about it. Given the current terrible environment in Ye Kingdom, people naturally strive for better opportunities.
However, her ambition told her that it would be difficult for her to make a name for herself in Beiyuan Kingdom. Only Ye Kingdom was the place where she could fully unleash her potential. In chaotic times, heroes emerge, and only Ye Kingdom could allow her abilities to be fully utilized without being bound by various rules and restrictions.
"Thank you."
Gongshu Jiru pursed his lips and said softly, "Between us... there's no need for thanks."
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