Quick Wear: The bad girl only wants to flirt with handsome men

"Auntie, you broke your promise... You couldn't take me away after all..."

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In the General's Mansion, the female official's harsh voice rang out:

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims, I have heard that Murong Li, the son of Grand Tutor Mu Sifu, is a man of skill, generosity, kindness, and good character. I am greatly pleased to hear of this.

Gu Qingjiao, the daughter of Gu Zhiwen from the General's Mansion, is of moderate age, graceful, talented, and beautiful, and is a good match for a virtuous man.

"I have specially ordered Murong Li to remain in the boudoir to be married. He and Gu Qingjiao are a match made in heaven. To complement her beauty, I have specially betrothed my son to Gu Qingjiao. All ceremonies will be handled by the Ministry of Rites, and an auspicious date will be chosen for the wedding—"

"Master Gu, please accept the order."

Everyone in the general's mansion knelt on the ground.

"I will obey your order..." Gu Zhiwen lowered his head, his eyes unclear.

"Your servant accepts the order." Gu Qingjiao accepted the order obediently.

The same drama was happening at the Grand Tutor's Mansion at this time.

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"Humph, this old emperor actually wants us to marry the son of his husband's sister because he's afraid of me?"

"Please forgive me, my wife." Murong Li's father said softly as he stood beside Mu Sifu.

Mu Sifu shook her head and said, "Alas, it's just pitiful for Li'er."

Murong Li said obediently: "It's okay, mother. It's hard to disobey the imperial order. I can do it."

Mu Sifu smiled bitterly and said, "Alas, Li'er, as a mother, I can't help you at all. It's really hard for you that you can't marry the woman you love."

"It's okay, mother."

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"Two families unite in marriage, signing a covenant in one hall. A happy marriage, forever connected, a match made in the same name. Look at the peach blossoms blooming today, a perfect match for the family. May your descendants flourish in the years to come, and may you prosper and flourish. I hereby write this promise of a lifetime together on this long piece of paper. May the oath of love be recorded in the genealogy of love."

"Worship the heavens and the earth-"

"Second worship high hall-"

"Husband and wife pay homage——"

"The ceremony is completed and sent to the bridal chamber——"

Murong Li had a veil on his head, and Gu Qingjiao supported him as they slowly walked towards the inner room.

Afterwards, the two performed the Zhougong Ceremony.

At this moment, Murong Li completely married Gu Qingjiao.

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The noble men here were taught from a young age about music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and lyrics. They were expected to observe the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, and to be virtuous, sensible, generous, and docile. Their every move was to be of a noble character.

You cannot play around with weapons, you cannot easily show your love for anything or food, you cannot have your own hobbies or do things you want to do.

Women, on the other hand, were not so restricted. They could choose to play the game of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting and become civil officials in the future. They could also choose to wield swords and spears and become military officers in the future.

You can have three husbands and four concubines and visit brothels.

It is such a feudal idea and so unfair to men, but people here don't seem to think it is wrong.

The emperor saw the Grand Tutor's power and feared that his achievements might threaten his authority. The General's Mansion was his own in-laws, so it would be easier to control.

The marriage was specially arranged to allow the two families to check and balance each other.

But Gu Qingjiao herself is a fool and is also lustful. She basically visits brothels every day.

If Murong Li were to marry him, life would be difficult...

As expected, after Murong Li got married, he found that Gu Qingjiao had concubines in her backyard, many of whom were beautiful women. At that moment, Murong Li knew that his life was probably ruined.

He did not feel any resentment, if for no other reason than that men should not be jealous and had no right to question women.

Murong Lixin wanted to marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog and follow the dog, and that would be how her life would be. She wanted to give birth to a legitimate daughter for Gu Qingjiao as soon as possible so that she could gain a firm foothold in the Gu family.

Thinking of this, Murong Li felt a little resentful about why he was born a man? He had ambitions but could not realize them.

Even with such passion, reality finally bruised him...

Am I destined to live my whole life alone in this small backyard?