To be honest, Xue Wenyu was quite satisfied with his fiancée.

Although he knew very well that this marriage was purely a political one, the woman was chosen by his father and stepmother, and the marriage was also decided by them.

Before proposing marriage, Xue Wenyu was not unfamiliar with this person and he had some resistance in his heart.

It is the same wherever you are; those with the most beautiful appearance and those with the ugliest appearance, those with good character and those with the worst reputation can attract more attention from others.

Mu Jinyi was as beautiful as a flower, had dignified and elegant manners, and was one of the best in music, chess, calligraphy and painting among the noble ladies in the capital.

Anyway, the marriage was arranged for the benefit of both parties. The marriage partner was an excellent choice in terms of family status and other conditions, so Xue Wenyu did not say anything.

After the engagement, the two met a few times, mostly at birthday parties of their elders and other important people. In such meetings, they just nodded politely and said hello as a greeting.

The two of them only met alone once, which was on New Year's Eve. It was also on that occasion that Xue Wenyu gave her a jade pendant, and she gave him a hand-embroidered sachet in return. The two of them were already officially engaged, so this was a must-be-celebrated etiquette.

Whether in public or meeting alone, the way his fiancée shyly looked at him was full of affection and admiration.

Therefore, even though the relationship between the two families was completely different at this time, Xue Wenyu was still confident and believed that the woman would definitely choose him instead of her father.

The maid who followed Mu Jinyi out felt the coolness outside, so she turned around and went back to get a cloak or something.

Seeing the opportunity, Xue Wenyu was about to step out of the flowers, intending to press the other person's mute point first, then take her to a remote place and explain to her.

However, unexpectedly, when he had already raised one leg and was about to take a step forward, he saw a beautiful smile blooming on his fiancée's face under the lantern.

Why was she smiling? Why was she smiling? Shouldn't this smile appear when she gets the news that she is still alive?

Xue Wenyu was a little confused, and reflexively retracted the leg he had stretched out.

The fiancée was extremely beautiful, and even more beautiful when she smiled. However, her smile at this moment was like countless needles piercing Xue Wenyu's heart. It was not the kind of pain that made him feel, but an indescribable discomfort and annoyance!

What was going on? While Xue Wenyu was still struggling, he heard someone coming over not far away. Judging from the footsteps, there should be several people, but only one person came to Mu Jinyi's side.

Xue Wenyu also knew this person. She was the one who would become his mother-in-law, the wife of the prefect, Mrs. Dong, who was also Mu Jinyi's mother.

"Mother, if you have something to ask so late at night, you can just send someone to call your daughter. Why are you coming here in person? Could it be that that bitch has changed her mind?" Mu Jinyi asked in a low voice, a little nervous.

Mrs. Dong reached out and patted her daughter's arm to comfort her. "Don't worry, my daughter. That lowly maid has a rare opportunity to be a superior person, and she is very greedy. How could she regret it? I came here because I am worried about you. I have some things to tell you.

We are still unsure of how they will react when we carry someone away tomorrow. We still need to be mentally prepared to deal with it. You must remember the words we discussed before, and don't make any mistakes."

"Mother, I know. Are you still worried that I'll mess up this matter? If the Xue family comes to question me tomorrow, I'll just stick to my guns and take Fourth Uncle's child home with good intentions. But she was jealous of my good marriage, so she drugged me and wore my wedding dress to get married in my place.

Anyway, just put the blame on that bitch. By then, even if she had a hundred mouths, she couldn't explain and no one would believe her.

What right does she have to ask for the dowry I originally planned? She even has the guts to blackmail me for 10,000 taels of silver?

No matter how the Xue family handles this matter tomorrow, whether they keep the slave or send her back, the slave's fate will be the same. She has the courage to be greedy, but she is not destined to enjoy it. "Mu Jinyi took her mother's arm and whispered vicious words with a smile.

"Girl, remember what your father said. Even if the matter has been properly resolved, you still have to behave yourself for a short period of time. Don't be careless and reveal any flaws. Otherwise, someone with ulterior motives might spread the news and then use it to cause trouble." Mrs. Dong lovingly tapped her daughter's forehead with her finger to remind her.

"I understand, mother. At worst, after tomorrow, my daughter will be in a bad mood or unwell. I will hide in the house for three or two months without going out. That will be enough." Mu Jinyi smiled sweetly and acted coquettishly again.

After hearing this, Mrs. Dong thought this method was feasible. She then called the servants who were waiting not far away to follow. When the servants came, Mrs. Dong sternly told her daughter that she should be filial to her parents-in-law and abide by the law when she married into the Xue Mansion the next day.

In fact, everyone in the mansion already knows almost everything they should know about the fact that the fourth master's daughter, Miss Bao, will marry in place of the eldest lady tomorrow.

At this moment, hearing their own wife being so serious and pretending to act with the young girl, the servants who were listening sighed silently in their hearts, thinking that being a master must be very tiring!

The people gradually walked away, but Xue Wenyu was still standing there behind the flowers. The dark environment concealed his figure and his gloomy and cold face.

Having just heard the private conversation between the mother and daughter, he really wanted to walk out and slap the two women to death one by one.

The only shred of rationality he had left stopped him from doing that. After the anger, there was deep mockery. He was actually blind sometimes? He was also confused and made mistakes in judgment sometimes? He actually thought that Mu Jinyi loved him so much that she would choose him?

This is really a joke, a huge joke! Fortunately, I didn't bring my subordinates with me tonight, otherwise I would be so embarrassed that I wouldn't be able to hold my head up in front of my subordinates.

Fortunately, we didn’t take action before Dong arrived.

Otherwise, what would it be like to take this scheming bitch Mu Jinyi back with him and live with her day and night? Xue Wenyu didn't dare to think about it any further.

How could I be so stupid? I almost fell into the hands of an unmarried woman? I was deceived by her appearance? I just thought her smile was beautiful? This is simply a beautiful snake!

Okay, Mu Jinyi, this prince will remember your kindness.

The mountains remain green and the rivers flow forever. The prince will slowly settle this account with you, and you will surely regret deceiving and plotting against this prince for the rest of your life!

Xue Wenyu had never hated a woman so much in his life. Even his stepmother, who replaced his mother and treated him well but secretly, never hated him so much.

Although he miscalculated tonight, he was not disappointed because he had no love for Mu Jinyi.

This trip was not in vain. At least I learned one thing: I can be stupid sometimes!

He decided to leave, and when he was about to jump out of the prefect's mansion, he suddenly changed his mind. Should he go over and deal with that girl Bao, and see which one the Mu family would put in the sedan chair tomorrow?

Moreover, that Miss Bao should be considered as an accomplice of the Mu family in deceiving and scheming against me, so I can't let her stay...

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