The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

Huang Zhi sighed inwardly, but outwardly seemed about to argue, "She wasn't a prostitute, she was a girl from a respectable family who was kidnapped—"

"I have no intention of rescuing a courtesan. Was it some sweet talk from that courtesan that fooled you? Let me tell you, I've taken care of everything. Don't bring it up again!"

"How will you handle this?"

Huang Zhou was about to speak when he suddenly covered his mouth, his face full of surprise.

"You've gotten involved with that courtesan again?"

"no!"

Huang Zhi was a little anxious, "Brother, it's really not a trick!" He wanted to speak up for Xu Lingqiao, but Huang Zhou wouldn't listen. He raised his whip, intending to lash his foolish younger brother.

"Just listen to what a woman of the night says. She's nothing but a trinket, why are you so interested in her?"

Huang Zhou chuckled, "I'm in that kind of place every day, and I can make up three different backstories for prostitutes every day. Yesterday it was their own father selling them off, today it's their aunt's intolerance. It's all so true and false, and only a shallow scholar like you can be fooled!"

The two rode their horses to the Huang residence.

Huang's elders and relatives were already standing outside the mansion gate. Seeing the grand occasion, Huang Zhi could no longer ask his brother about the details. He dismounted and knelt before his parents, saying, "Your unfilial son has finally lived up to your teachings and the blessings of our ancestors. I am now on the list of successful candidates and have not disgraced the Huang family."

“My son, you truly deserve this title. But from now on, you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, be humble, and be a person who benefits the country and the people, so as not to fail the family’s expectations.”

The old man of the Huang family helped his third son up and gave him a long and earnest lecture.

Huang Zhi obeyed respectfully. After he got up, the old lady of the Huang family came to his side, pulled Huang Zhi up and down and looked him over. "This morning, magpies came to the door and chirped. I thought it must be good news for my third son. And it was just as I thought. You have studied hard for ten years and finally your efforts have not been in vain."

The family recounted their hardships, while Mu Yunzhi stood in the crowd, her eyes filled with melancholy.

She naturally hoped that her fiancé would achieve great success, but since the two were not yet married, she was worried that her cousin might have second thoughts.

I am filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, and I cannot express them to anyone.

The Huang family was extremely happy that day. Mu Yunzhi received congratulations, and the old lady held her hand earnestly, "Autumn fruits are sweet, and your aunt thought that was the right time to arrange your marriage. What do you think?"

A blush rose on Mu Yunzhi's face, and she lowered her head and said softly, "I will follow Aunt's arrangements."

The old lady grabbed her youngest son, gave him a lecture, and talked about marriage. Huang Zhi had his own thoughts, but he hesitated on the surface. After a moment, he nodded in agreement, which stirred up a huge storm in Mu Yunzhi's heart.

After leaving the main room and returning to her guest room, she called over her close maid, Zhulan, and whispered her instructions.

Zhu Lan heard this and a look of doubt appeared on her face.

"Don't worry, young lady, I will definitely find out the truth. I've always heard that the young master is a man of integrity, and he only has a servant boy by his side, with very few maids serving him."

Mu Yunzhi lowered her head, her jade-like face gentle. "If you have any favorite maids or servants, I'm not so petty as to be intolerant. After I marry into the family, I can find a good day to bring them to you. However—"

Huang Zhi treated her with polite courtesy, never showing any intimacy between a man and a woman.

She was filled with anxiety, thinking about how she was getting on in years and what she would do if she were jilted again.

Zhu Lan had been serving her since she was a young girl, and now she had been doing so for seven or eight years. Of course, she understood what the young lady was thinking. "Don't worry, I think it's just that the young master is like that. He's always been aloof."

"No."

Mu Yunzhi's eyes were lifeless. She was a woman, and she also harbored feelings for Huang Zhi, her childhood betrothed. She knew what it was like to love someone.

"You can find out quietly."

Zhu Lan nodded, thinking to herself that if Granny Qin were here, she would surely have better words to comfort the young lady.

After a few days of effort, some delightful insider information was obtained.

While combing Mu Yunzhi's hair, she whispered what she had found out, "Young Master Biao is just as his name suggests. I have never heard of Madam having any maids or servants around him. Although he goes to brothels to socialize, I have heard that Young Master Biao has never been close to or had a romantic relationship with anyone."

"Then he must have someone in his heart."

Zhu Lan quickly shook her head, "I have never heard of it. I think you shouldn't worry too much, Miss. The old lady has already promised about this marriage, so there won't be any other problems."

"Yes."

Looking at her only somewhat pretty face in the mirror, Mu Yunzhi sighed softly, "My heart belongs to him. Whether someone is there or not, whether I am myself or not, is not something I can control. My father is gone, and only my second uncle and aunt can help me. What does love and affection have to do with anything? Living my life in this mansion is the most important thing."

Zhu Lan felt a pang of sympathy upon hearing this; when the adult was alive, he was also a regional governor.

The Mu and Huang families were well-matched in terms of social standing. Now that the master has passed away, neither the aunt nor the master have ever considered breaking off the engagement. On the contrary, they value the girl even more.

After being comforted, Mu Yunzhi felt a little calmer.

After changing her clothes and makeup, she went to pay her respects to her mother in her room. Huang Zhi was inside. When he saw her, he got up to greet her and then turned around to say goodbye to his mother and second sister-in-law.

Mu Yunzhi's steps faltered slightly; beneath her serene face lay a turbulent heart.

—Do you dislike me that much?

Huang Zhi was impeccable in his manners and, before leaving, he said a few kind words to Mu Yunzhi, "Hello, sister."

The old lady of the Huang family saw this and kept it in mind. She sighed a few times and beckoned Mu Yunzhi over, saying, "Sanlang is easily embarrassed, so don't take it to heart."

"Don't worry, Aunt, Yunzhi understands."

“His aunt raised him from a young age, and he was never like the ladies of other families who had to make him know about human affairs at a young age. His room was clean, unlike your older cousin, who wished he could sleep outside every day.”

After some reassurance, the mother and her two children ate breakfast.

Huang Zhi, however, remained in his room with a furrowed brow. It took him quite a while to get up and go out, only to bump into Huang Zhou.

"Sanlang! You should watch where you're going. Luckily it was me; if it were my mother or sister, they might have been knocked to the ground by you."

Huang Zhi remained silent, lowered his head, and walked towards the main room.

His face was serious, and his eyes were sharp!

Huang Zhou looked at him and exclaimed, "Wow! This kid is going to cause trouble!" He gave a signal to his left and right, and a servant stepped forward to help him grab Huang Zhi.

They dragged him into his study.

He chased the servants out, closed the door tightly, and turned to scold them, "Where are you going? Didn't you pay your respects to Mother this morning? Why are you going away again?"

The area within the second gate, designated for women, was not a place this younger brother had previously been very enthusiastic about.

Huang Zhi wiped his face with both hands. "I'm going to tell my mother something."

"what's up?"

Huang Zhou felt like his tail had been stepped on, and he almost jumped up, taking a step forward and shouting, "You scoundrel, you want to break off the engagement?"

Seeing that his third brother had lowered his head and remained silent.

broken!

"You actually believed it? This isn't how a romantic should act!" Huang Zhou was furious, wishing he could slap his third brother a few times. "You're on the list of successful candidates, but instead of thinking about the palace examination, you're thinking about that courtesan. How can you face our father and mother?"

"Big brother!"