Yang Cui still couldn't understand why Cen Xiao, who had no problems whatsoever, didn't want to get married and wanted to find someone to fake a marriage.
Did people in ancient times also fear marriage and childbirth?
"I have my reasons, I'll tell you the details later. Xiao Cui, you're a smart person, you should know that marrying me would be more beneficial than harmful to you."
Yang Cui understood this perfectly well. Not to mention that their "marriage" could solve the immediate problem of their children's reputation, Cen Xiao's status was also a factor. He was an official, and seemingly quite a high-ranking one at that. If Lin Shikang made any more moves in the future, or if she encountered any other difficulties, he would definitely be able to help. Based on her observations over the past few days, Yang Cui could trust Cen Xiao's character.
More importantly, Cen Xiao is a live-in son-in-law. In this era, live-in sons-in-law have the lowest status. To put it bluntly, if Yang Cui is unhappy, she can throw a divorce letter at him at any time and make him get out!
Divorce is much simpler and easier in this era than it is in modern times.
After much deliberation, Yang Cui finally decided to "get married" to him on August 28th.
Upon hearing Yang Cui's agreement, Cen Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and was secretly delighted.
Yuan Qiu was the happiest person about Yang Cui and Cen Xiao's upcoming marriage.
Having lived as an orphan since childhood, he felt very insecure. In addition, his feelings for Cen Xiao were not yet deep. Yuan Qiu worried every day about what would happen if Cen Xiao wanted to take him away.
Now that my godmother is about to become my brother-in-law, I won't have to worry anymore.
Yuan Qiu was so happy that he ate half a bowl more rice at every meal.
After this incident, Yuan Qiu was convinced of Cen Xiao's abilities. He said to Cen Xiao, "I didn't expect that, just as you predicted, my godmother agreed to marry you."
Yang Cui had no idea that Cen Xiao staying at her house was something Cen Xiao had Yuan Qiu deliberately leaked, all to trick her into willingly (or reluctantly) marrying him.
A fake marriage? Ha! Cen Xiao never imagined that even if it was fake now, he would make it real!
Chen Shaoyun once said that all good marriages start with roguish behavior. He's already done the roguish thing yesterday, so how far away is it if the fake relationship becomes real?
Yuan Qiu said in a serious tone, "You have to treat my godmother well, otherwise she will divorce you sooner or later. I will definitely stand by my godmother's side. If you don't love her, I will love her when I grow up."
"Why should I pamper my wife? Get back to practicing your kung fu!"
"snort!"
Yuan Qiu left in a huff.
...
Soon, the news of their upcoming marriage spread to Anjia Village, Zhou'an Village, and Lin'an Village.
Yang Cui is beautiful, rich, and capable, and still a virgin. Many men in the neighborhood have had designs on her, and they all feel envious when they learn she's getting married. They're jealous that Cen Xiao married a rich woman and can finally stop working hard.
Lin Shikang was also heartbroken. He had wanted to reconcile with Yang Cui, but before he could win her back, she was getting married.
If they get married, he will have even less of a chance.
Recalling Yang Cui's calm, composed, and dignified demeanor, Lin Shikang felt even more resentful.
He was also resentful of Yang Cui in his heart. Why did she hide her true nature and abilities for so many years? Otherwise, how could he have divorced her?
Cen Daniu… Lin Shikang muttered these three words. He had a feeling that Cen Daniu was not so simple, but all he could find out at the moment was that Cen Daniu was a member of the Cen family in Shengli Village and had served in the army and killed enemies. He knew nothing else.
Lin Shikang had approached Yin Zhihua, but Yin Zhihua refused to say anything, which made Lin Shikang certain that Cen Daniu was no ordinary person, and he dared not act rashly.
He mentioned Cen Daniu in his letter to the Wang family. The Wang family has many connections, and they have already sent them to investigate.
"Now we can only wait for news from the Wang family," Lin Shikang muttered to himself.
——
"Master, are you really going to marry into the family?" Dao San and Dao Ba asked Cen Xiao privately.
"certainly."
"Even if you're unhappy, I have to say it: Miss Yang is good, but she's not good enough for you, and besides, you're marrying into her family. If word gets out..."
“My mind is made up. You don’t need to say anything more. From now on, she will be the mistress of the General’s Mansion. I will not allow anyone to look down on her, including you. Do you understand?”
Cen Xiao's words were actually telling Dao San and Dao Ba his attitude!
"That Miss Qiu is probably..." Dao San thought of Qiu Mingxuan.
"What does my marriage have to do with her?"
Dao San shut up, thinking to himself, how could it be unrelated? When Chen Shaoyun returns to Kyoto, all sorts of news about Cen Xiao will definitely spread. If Qiu Mingxuan finds out, won't she come to kill him?
All these years, has she always considered herself the mistress of the General's mansion? It's just that the General isn't in the capital and doesn't know.
"I asked you to investigate that woman, how's the investigation going?" Cen Xiao asked.
"Found her, the woman's name is Luo Yanfen..."
“Luo Yanfen??” Cen Xiao was startled.
Upon hearing this name, Cen Xiao realized why he felt a sense of déjà vu when he saw Luo Yanfen. He never imagined that she was his ex-wife, who was in name only!
However, she looks so different from eight years ago. The Luo family is very rich, how did she end up in this state?
Dao San then told Cen Xiao about Luo Yanfen's current situation and the changes in her Luo family in detail.
"Master, should we help her?" Dao San asked, recognizing that Luo Yanfen and Cen Xiao were old acquaintances.
"No need. Don't meddle in other people's business. Keep an eye on the Cen and Lin families. That mysterious woman will definitely reappear."
...
Yang Cui never expected to receive an invitation from the county magistrate's wife.
Seeing Yang Cui's troubled expression, Cen Xiao said, "If you don't want to go, then don't go."
"I can't not go," Yang Cui said. "She's the county magistrate's wife, the most powerful woman in Wan'an County. If I, a country bumpkin, don't give her face, how can I face anyone in Wan'an County?"
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