"Sister, how can you not want to save face? It's obvious that you don't want to get married!"

"It's a pity that my sister is getting older, and the family can't keep you! If you delay for another two years, you will become an old maid, and it will be even more difficult to deal with!"

"Even though General Zong has injured his leg and has a violent temper, Sister Yu is still a good match for him. She is much better than that country bumpkin!"

The two of them chatted and laughed, deliberately leading the topic to the lame leg and bad temper, while glancing at Nian Tu's expression, wanting to see if she was uneasy and crying.

On the wedding day, the bride cried and sobbed, which was really inappropriate. Her mother would definitely scold her when she saw it, and her husband's family would definitely be annoyed when they saw it. Her new husband could not stand any stimulation, and seeing her in such a gloomy look, he would definitely get angry and might even hit her.

The two of them had evil ideas in mind, but Nian Tu's reaction was not as pitiful as they expected.

She did not show any uneasiness, nor did she shed tears. She just sat there, turned her head, and stared at them calmly, as if she saw through everything.

Her long hair, which used to be a little messy due to no one taking care of it, was tied up into a high bun. It was as black as ink, and her head was covered with gorgeous pearls and jades that firmly fixed every strand of hair, revealing her delicate face, which was as beautiful as a fairy concubine.

"......" The two sisters held their breath in shock, and were stunned for a long time. They gritted their teeth secretly and twisted their handkerchiefs tightly.

The reason they always bullied Nian Tu was, firstly, to have fun, and secondly, out of jealousy. Nian Tu, who was always plain-faced, was like a lotus in clear water. She was obviously timid and had no temperament at all, but her face alone was enough to overshadow them, so they naturally hated her.

Now, she was dressed up and looked even more breathtakingly beautiful. Her aura seemed to have changed as well, all her cowardice gone. Her eyes were clear, sharp and deep, making them afraid to look at her.

After a long stalemate, the second girl, Nian Miaolan, gritted her teeth and continued to speak despite the pressure, "Sister, don't be afraid of having your face cut. It will only hurt a little. Just bear with it and it will pass! There will be more painful times in the future..."

I heard that General Zong is now moody, and the servants in his mansion are replaced again and again. Beating, scolding and punishment are commonplace. If you are not careful, you will lose your life and have no one to complain.

Who would dare to sleep with such a terrifying man? Even if you are very careful, you will inevitably make mistakes occasionally. Once you anger him, you will definitely be beaten.

"I am really worried about my sister's health as she is going to such a den of danger..." The third girl, Nian Miaozhu, pretended to shed tears, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

He was a military commander who was over eight feet tall and had been killing enemies on the battlefield since he was twelve or thirteen years old. Although his leg was lame, his strength was not affected. A weak and sickly person like Nian Tu would probably die after just a few beatings.

"Do you dare to tell your father and mother about this?"

The cold voice suddenly pierced their ears. The two sisters shuddered and looked at Nian Tu in disbelief.

“A den of wolves and tigers…” Nian Tu curled his lips and smiled, his voice was very light, and the smile did not reach his eyes, “The Zong family has been brave and loyal for generations, and the late emperor personally conferred the title of Duke of the State. General Zong defeated the Rongdi and was accidentally injured on the battlefield. The emperor personally commended him… You are so bold that you dare to call the Duke of the State’s Mansion a den of wolves and tigers. If that’s the case, then in your eyes, the Duke of the State and General Zong are like jackals and tigers?!”

Although her gray wolf is indeed a wolf, it is a good and obedient wolf and will not tolerate slander from others.

"If I were to convey what you said to the Zong family..."

"Don't!" Before she could finish her words, the two sisters interrupted her hurriedly, all panicked.

They never expected this development.

Nian Tu, how dare she...? !

She could only cry when she was bullied and didn't even dare to complain to her father, so how did she suddenly become so courageous? ?

Did he fall into the water and injure his head, or go crazy? !

"This is just a private conversation between us sisters, how can we tell it to outsiders?" Nian Miaolan forced a fake smile, "We are also worried about you. After all, you are marrying into the Zong family, so you still have to leave a good impression on your husband's family."

If they report these words to others, they will be in trouble. But Nian Tu is related to them by blood after all, so he can't stay out of it and will have to suffer the consequences.

Even if Nian Tu hated them, he wouldn't be crazy enough to die with them, right? ?

The two sisters were very nervous, but Nian Tu was unmoved. She smiled slightly and said, "Since I have married into the Zong family and become a Zong family wife, of course I must put my husband first in everything. No matter who says what, as long as it is related to my husband, I will not hide it or lie."

"Besides, my husband is not as bad as you say. He has good character and is not a violent person. He and I are husband and wife. He will definitely love and trust me and will never vent his anger on me."

Looking at Nian Tu, who looked confident and calm, the two sisters looked at each other, speechless.

...crazy.

Nian Tu, she is really crazy!!

It seems that she could not accept the reality that she was going to marry a wolf or a tiger, and she developed delusions and even imagined a perfect husband who was loyal to her and obeyed her in everything.

“Ha, ha!” Nian Miaozhu laughed dryly. “Just wait and see!”

What's the point of being stubborn now? Once she gets beaten, she will definitely behave herself!

There was no fun in competing with a madman. Not only would it be like hitting cotton, but it might also bring disaster upon itself and be dragged down by the madman to die together. The two sisters did not dare to stay any longer and left in a huff, still muttering to themselves.

"Let's see if she will come back crying and complaining in a few days!"

"With her personality, she wouldn't dare run away even if she was beaten!"

"Let's wait and see when she returns home. She might come back with a bruised face and finger marks on her face!"

“Pfft, hehe…”

After all this commotion, time was running out. The old woman with a slashed face felt that Nian Tu was not quite right in her mind. She did not dare to argue with her anymore and stepped aside.

If you don't want to be embarrassed, then don't be embarrassed! If your husband dislikes you, just don't cry! It's her own choice anyway!

Although she had avoided an unnecessary painful ceremony, Nian Tu could not avoid the heavy crown on her head. Compared with the phoenix crown designed by Coleman for her, this one was also gorgeous and beautiful, but it was a bit more clumsy. It was heavy on her head, like a mountain, and she could hardly lift her head.

There was a noisy sound coming from outside; someone from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion had come to pick up the bride.

Festive red was everywhere. Nian Tu was helped into the wedding sedan. He looked around silently, but did not see the familiar figure he had been expecting for a long time.

"Our master is not feeling well and cannot come to greet Madam in person," the Zong family's nanny smiled and lowered her voice to approach Nian Tu, "Please bear with me, Madam. Don't mind."

Nian Tu frowned slightly.

Yes, the gray wolf had an injury on his leg and couldn't ride a horse.

"Are his injuries serious?" If he accidentally got infected, in this ancient time when there were no antibiotics, his life might be in danger. If it was really serious, we could only try amputation. The most important thing was to save his life first.

"Uh, this...I'm not sure about this either." The nanny didn't expect her to care about this issue and her expression was a little embarrassed.

"Young Master has rarely seen anyone recently and has been staying in his room all day..."

Even though today was his wedding day, he had no intention of showing up, as if he didn't care at all. Everyone knew that he really had no expectations for this marriage.

This marriage was arranged by the Duke of Zhenguo for his son.

For so many years, General Zong Xiao had devoted himself to the battlefield and was unwilling to get married. He kept dodging and postponing the marriage, until he injured his leg and lost the will to fight against his father, and finally he agreed to the marriage.

Mammy imagined the awkward scene of the newlyweds being alone together tonight, and her heart was in a state of panic. "Our young master was originally a kind person, but he has encountered such a sudden change, so his temperament is inevitably affected. Madam, you are gentle and considerate, please be more tolerant of him in everything."

Between husband and wife, who doesn't endure and tolerate? For a wife, appearance is secondary. The first thing is to be virtuous and respectful. Even if there are some shortcomings in the husband, she can get over it by being tolerant.

A small family also has its advantages. The lady's family background is not high, so she must be more gentle and obedient when serving the young master.

The nanny thought so in her heart and couldn't help but say a few more words, instructing Nian Tu on how to please her husband.

The Three Obediences and the Four Virtues… The husband is the head of the wife… Nian Tu dozed off as she listened, as if she was listening to a foreign language. These were things she hadn’t heard for a long time, and they went in one ear and out the other, and she just felt that they were ridiculous.

"Did your master ask you to tell me all this?" She narrowed her eyes and rubbed her swollen forehead.

"?" The nanny was stunned by the question.

Of course not...

But in order to avoid letting the lady think that the young master didn't care about her at all, she told a harmless little lie with good intentions, "That's right."

Ah……

The corners of Nian Tu's lips curled up into a smile.

Very good. I have learned a lot.

She couldn't wait to meet Gray Wolf and see if he really wanted her to serve him humbly and then be virtuous and generous enough to give him a few beautiful concubines so that they could have more children.

Mammy looked at Nian Tu's peaceful smile, and for some reason she felt a little uneasy, as if something was wrong. But Nian Tu didn't say anything, so she quickly put that strange feeling behind her and smiled with satisfaction.

She handled this matter very properly, and it must have left a good impression on the lady!

Putting aside the fact that the groom did not come in person to pick up the bride, the clan's etiquette was very thorough and considerate in every way. The wedding procession was huge, with lights and decorations and loud gongs and drums along the way.

The people looked at the long procession, the generous ceremonial guards and gifts from afar, and could not help but be amazed and talk about it.

"I heard that the Nian family picked the least favored and least impressive daughter to marry the Zong family. How could the Duke tolerate such disrespect!"

"Oh! The Duke has always been kind and generous. He is of the same lineage as the old Duke and doesn't like to argue with others."

"It's good that the marriage can be accomplished. Given General Zong's current situation... as long as the bride is virtuous and docile..."

As soon as these words were spoken, there were sighs all around.

Yes, General Zong is already disabled. To put it bluntly, he is a useless person.

The young man who was once dressed in fine clothes and riding a horse, full of vigor and vitality, is now unable to go to the battlefield to kill enemies and make merit. His future is ruined. Even if he can inherit the title and become an idle lord, he has no real power or soldiers, and it is not as glorious as before.

Moreover, ever since he developed a leg disease, his temperament has become difficult to get along with, and there are many rumors that he is violent. Which noble lady would be willing to marry such a husband and spend her life with him?

No wonder Doctor Nian was reluctant to part with his two beloved daughters and chose to marry off the least favored one.

When everyone looked at the luxurious wedding sedan again, sympathy appeared in their eyes.

This bride is also a pitiful person... If she marries him, at best she will be neglected and become a widow, at worst her life will be in danger!

On the wedding day, such an important day in life, the groom never showed up from beginning to end. There was no wedding reception, no worship in the hall, and many important rituals were omitted. Nian Tu was supported by a nanny and walked directly into the courtyard after getting off the sedan chair.

The door to the main house was tightly closed, and the bustling noise outside did not seem to interest Zong Shouyuan at all. The servant did not dare to act on his own, so he had to take Nian Tu to the wing room first, "You settle down here first, we will go and inform the young master."

Nian Tu was weighed down by the heavy headdress, too tired to speak, and nodded weakly. Seeing them leave one by one and no one around, he sat down on the bed without any image.

so tired...

She touched the hair crown on her head and wanted to take it off immediately, but after hesitating for a while, she withdrew her hand.

Be patient for a while. I have finally dressed up like this, and I should at least let the gray wolf appreciate it.

The air was quiet, Nian Tu twisted his stiff neck and looked around, sizing up the room. The furniture was low-key yet luxurious, and it seemed that servants cleaned it regularly, so every place was clean and tidy, but there was no fresh air, as if no one had lived there for a long time.

In this huge courtyard, apart from a few servants living in the back house, Zong Shouyuan was the only one living there. He locked himself up and made almost no sound.

Nian Tu listened to the chirping of birds outside the window and sat on the bed waiting boredly.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the servants said they would inform Zong Shouyuan, and then there was no more movement. After waiting for an unknown amount of time, she finally lost her patience.

Damn it! No more waiting!!

Nian Tu gritted his teeth, suddenly stood up from the bed, rolled up his complicated sleeves, pushed the door open with a fierce look, and ran straight to the largest room in the center.

She raised her hand and knocked on the door twice. Seeing that it was not locked from the inside, she pushed it open and walked in.

"boom!!"

As she stepped into the door, a teacup fell right at her feet, making a loud crisp sound and broke into several pieces.

Then came the man's deep voice, which contained the cold anger that Nian Tu had never heard before, "Who allowed you to come in without permission! Get out! If you do it again——"

Before he finished speaking, the angry voice suddenly stopped and came to an abrupt end.

"Who, you, are you?" the voice suddenly weakened a few degrees.

Nian Tu was standing at the door, looking up when he heard the voice. His eyes fell on Zong Shouyuan's familiar handsome face and he witnessed the whole process of that face turning red.

Not bad. It was still the familiar recipe, the familiar taste, and the familiar stuttering.

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