When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

The next day, the morning light was dim.

Jiang Song slowly woke up from her sleep. The person beside her had already left. Only the remaining scent on the bed reminded her of the intimacy of last night.

She gently stroked the empty space beside her, and couldn't help but recall the tenderness of last night, and her cheeks flushed again.

That shy yet sweet feeling was like the first blossoms of cherry blossoms, swaying gently in her heart, leaving behind a lingering fragrance.

When I stood up, my body felt a little sore, but I also felt an unprecedented sense of comfort and satisfaction.

Although Xie Changyan was ill, he could still spend the night with him and show his affection like an ordinary couple, so there was nothing unacceptable about this marriage.

"Young Madam, are you awake? Are you awake? I have prepared warm water for you to wash." Xiuyun's voice sounded outside the door at the right time, interrupting Jiang Song's thoughts.

"Well, you're awake. Come in." Jiang Song tidied up his messy hair and gently pulled the collar of his pajamas together.

Xiuyun pushed the door open and walked in, holding a copper basin in her hand. Steam was rising from the basin, bringing with it the freshness and warmth unique to the early morning.

She quickly walked to the bed, put down the copper basin, and carefully hung up the screen to block Jiang Song from the outside world's view.

"Young Madam, were you and the young master okay last night? I was happy when I heard the noise in the room." Xiuyun said as she wrung out a wet cloth, preparing to clean Jiang Song's face.

Jiang Song's cheeks flushed even more when she heard this. She coughed lightly to hide her shyness, "Well, everything is fine. You should rest earlier too. You don't have to wait outside all the time."

Xiuyun smiled and responded, "I know that the young lady loves me, but it is my blessing to be able to serve the young lady and the young master."

If it weren't for Aunt Cui Jiang who bought Xiuyun from the human traffickers and carefully trained her, Xiuyun might still be struggling to survive in that dark place.

Xiuyun was grateful for Aunt Cui's kindness, and became even more loyal to Jiang Song, serving him even more wholeheartedly.

Now that she sees that her life is harmonious and happy, Xiuyun is naturally very happy.

"Brother Ruyi just said that the Madam hasn't returned yet, so there's no need to go and pay respects today. You can take this opportunity to rest for a few days."

Although she knew that the mother-in-law probably left the house because she disliked her daughter-in-law, she was relieved that she didn't have to deal with the complicated relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for the time being.

"That's great. I'll go to the study to read a book and practice calligraphy, so as not to waste this beautiful morning light." Jiang Song said as he started to dress and prepare to get out of bed.

Xiuyun hurried forward, supporting Jiang Song while carefully straightening her clothes. "Young Madam is really diligent. I will prepare some snacks and tea for you to enjoy whenever you get tired of reading."

Jiang Song slowly walked out of the room. The morning dew was cool, but the sunlight had already gently spread across the entire courtyard, casting a layer of golden glow on this quaint courtyard.

She took a deep breath of the fresh air and felt particularly relaxed.

The library is on the east side of Xunmeiju, echoing the main house in the distance, but appearing more quiet and profound.

This was the first time Jiang Song stepped into the pavilion. The light inside was soft, and the bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books, from classics and history to poetry and songs, from medicine, divination, astrology to farming and water conservancy.

Last night she had discovered that this body had the ability to remember everything it saw, which would undoubtedly be a great advantage for her as she wanted to apply to Fengwu Academy.

Although Fengwu Academy's selection process focuses on martial arts assessment, theoretical knowledge and cultural heritage are equally indispensable, especially those military strategies and historical texts that complement martial arts.

One of the required cultural subjects is "Wu Lue Ce Lun", which mainly discusses military strategies, historical battles and the wisdom of generals, and tests students' comprehensive analytical ability and literary attainments.

Jiang Song knew very well that in order to stand out in Fengwu Academy, which was full of strong people, in addition to improving his martial arts, he also needed to work hard on his studies.

The original owner was demoted to a menial job by Lin Shulan. Although he had some talent in martial arts, he was unable to show his true strength due to lack of systematic learning and guidance, as well as deliberate suppression.

Now, Jiang Song occupies this body. She vows to rewrite her destiny. She must not only excel in martial arts, but also make achievements in learning, and enter the gate of Fengwu Academy with an all-round development.

Jiang Song walked lightly between the bookshelves, his fingertips sliding gently over the ancient books, selecting them carefully.

In the end, she selected several books that she thought would be helpful for the Fengwu Academy assessment, such as "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, "Thirty-Six Strategies", and several volumes on detailed explanations of famous ancient battles.

She carried the books to an old wooden desk by the window, where the sunlight was just right and it was a great place to read.

With the blessing of special abilities, Jiang Song seemed to be able to instantly grasp the essence of the books when reading them.

With each page turned, not only did the words emerge clearly in her mind like flowing water, but the strategic thinking, tactical layout, wisdom and decision-making process of historical figures also seemed to be played out before her eyes, vividly and profoundly.

Sometimes she frowned in thought, sometimes her eyes flashed with sudden enlightenment, and she was completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge.

Time passed by unknowingly, and when Jiang Song put down the book in his hand and looked out the window, it was almost noon.

Logically, her body should feel tired after absorbing knowledge at such a fast speed, but on the contrary, she felt refreshed like never before.

I think it’s because he has entered the initial stage of Qi Refining, the spiritual energy in his body flows naturally, his mental strength is significantly improved, and his brain activity has reached an unprecedented level.

During lunch, Xie Ruyi came with a wooden box in his hand and a mysterious smile on his face.

"Young Madam, guess what I brought you?" he said as he gently placed the wooden box on the table.

Jiang Song looked up, his eyes filled with curiosity and a smile, "Oh? What good thing could make Ruyi so mysterious?"

Xie Ruyi laughed heartily and shook her head. "Although it's not a rare treasure, for the young lady, it might just be timely relief."

"Brother Ruyi, what is it? It makes me curious." Xiuyun urged from the side.

Xie Ruzhi saw that both of them were full of curiosity, so he did not keep the secret any longer and gently opened the wooden box. Inside was a stack of silver bills and several heavy gold ingots, shining with an attractive luster.

"This is something the young master specifically instructed me to prepare. He said that after the young lady married into the family, she should have some private money to keep with her. This will allow her to be more comfortable with whatever plans she makes in the future."

Jiang Song looked at the silver bills and gold ingots in the wooden box, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Uh...is there also the domineering gentleness of a boss in this era?

"But isn't it time for the monthly allowance yet? Would it be inappropriate for me to take it?"

Although Jiang Song was grateful, he was also concerned about rules and etiquette. After all, this sudden wealth seemed beyond the norm.

Xie Ruyi saw through her thoughts and said, "Young Madam, you're worrying too much. This is a token of the Young Master's love and has nothing to do with the monthly allowance. The Young Master said that he can't give you anything else for now, but he wants you to not worry about money."

Haha, this doesn't sound like what Xie Chang said at the banquet. I'm afraid Xie Ruyi is just exaggerating.

However, Jiang Song felt warm in his heart. After all, who would refuse such real care and consideration?

Moreover, cultivation is a money-burning job, especially as the level of cultivation improves, the required resources, elixirs, magic tools and even secret manuals of skills are all priceless.

This money is indeed a "godsend" for her.

"In that case, I will accept it. Thank you, my husband, for your kindness, and thank you, Brother Ruyi, for delivering the message."

She gently closed the wooden box, her mood as bright as the warm winter sun.