Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

Xiang Yunchi suppressed the discomfort in his heart, looked at the boss coldly, and turned away.

Ruan Chuyin looked at his back at a loss, frozen in place with awkwardness, not knowing whether to stay or not.

"Shi Zhang, take Chu Yin to the government office to get the marriage invitation." Wei Yanli looked at her son meaningfully and gave him a reminder.

In this way, the two of them left the house side by side, each with their own thoughts.

"Wei Shizhang, it's so late, can the government office still process the wedding invitation?" Ruan Chuyin's eyes were filled with confusion. She had wanted to ask this earlier, but because her father-in-law was there, she didn't dare to ask.

Wei Shizhang?

The man beside her suddenly stopped and cast a long gaze at her, revealing obvious displeasure.

"Why haven't I heard you call Lao Wu by his full name?" Wei Shizhang's good mood plummeted. Being treated differently by his wife was worse than death. Now that the Fire Lotus Seed had been handed over, did she think he was no longer useful and didn't need to pretend anymore?

Staring at the confused expression of his "fiancée", he felt more and more that he had been exposed to the truth, and his face suddenly became as dark as the night around him.

"Shi Zhang."

Her delicate voice, so sweet it pierced his bones, instantly softened his nerves. All the unpleasant thoughts and wild guesses that had been swirling in his mind vanished instantly. He immediately took her soft hand and said cheerfully, "The government office in Licheng is different from other places. It doesn't close until 11:30 PM."

This is quite unexpected. Licheng has more than the 23rd century volume.

When the matchmaker from the government office saw that it was the head of Qingfeng Pavilion who had arrived, she immediately came forward to greet him.

Qingfeng Pavilion is not only a prominent faction in the Jianghu, but also a major taxpayer in Licheng. Its numerous businesses are among the most renowned, with shipping being its most renowned. Three hundred merchant ships are deployed throughout the major ferry ports. Half of Beiyue's imported cargo is unloaded from their ships.

"Master Wei should have shaved his beard earlier so that he could win the beauty sooner." Wang Jingyan smiled and took out a big red sticker and wrote on it.

He and Wei Yanli were old acquaintances, having watched Wei Shizhang grow up. That incredibly ugly beard had scared off countless noble ladies. Now, as soon as he shaved it, a wife arrived. It was long overdue.

"Uncle Wang, if I had shaved my head earlier, I wouldn't have met Hatsune Miku." Wei Shizhang hugged the slender waist tightly and sighed.

The unexpected approach made Ruan Chuyin frown slightly. She glanced sideways at his handsome face that was so handsome that it could rival the sun and the moon, and her brows slowly relaxed again.

Wang Jingyan looked closely at the mysterious veiled lady in front of him. Her demeanor alone was far beyond the reach of ordinary ladies, and she must be extremely beautiful.

Just now, Pavilion Master Wei said his wife's name is Hatsune? Why does it sound so familiar?

"Mrs. Wei, please write your name here."

The beautiful handwriting exuded the beauty of silk and bamboo, and it jumped out of the paper. It was the first time that Wang Jingyan saw a noble lady write so beautifully, and he couldn't help but look at her twice more.

Suddenly, his pupils dilated and he stared at the three big words on the paper repeatedly in disbelief.

How could this name be exactly the same as the one Prince Yixiang loved? But he couldn't ask his wife for confirmation in front of Pavilion Master Wei, so he secretly memorized the characteristics.

Only after the two men left did he hurried to the prefect's residence.

"Are you serious?" Wu Youwei's eyes suddenly lit up and locked onto Wang Jingyan.

"I never lied. Furthermore, the jade hairpin Madam Wei wears is exactly the same as the one depicted by Prince Yixiang. The grace and grace she displays in her every gesture is also identical to the one in the painting."

"Well done! If that lady is really the one the prince has been thinking about, I will reward her handsomely!" Wu Youwei paced back and forth excitedly and visited Prince Yixiang's mansion overnight.

When Lu Zhuoxi heard the news, she stared at the forsythia outside the window for a long time.

I remember the last time I saw her was in a restaurant in Xiaozhao Town, and it has been two months.

A while ago, when Lu Yinnian was sent on a diplomatic mission to Dayong by his father, he had wanted to go with him, but he happened to be busy with the once-in-five-year household registration meeting and couldn't get away. He hadn't expected the beauty to come here on her own.

"Mingyue, go get one thousand taels for Lord Wu." Lu Zhuoxi turned around, and her affectionate eyes had returned to their former coldness.

"Your Highness is too polite. These are what I should do. It is my honor to share your worries. Even if it means going through fire and water, I will not hesitate." Wang Jingyan bowed his body and said flatteringly, trying hard to show his loyalty.

"Lord Wang, you are too kind. I appreciate your kindness. In one year, Taotai Zhang will retire. At that time, I will work with the Ministry of Personnel to recommend Lord Wang for the position of Taotai. Lord Wang, you must seize this opportunity." Lu Zhuoxi reminded.

Crown Prince Lu Yinnian and Imperial Noble Consort Yang were increasingly active in the court, secretly expending enormous manpower and resources to win over his confidants. They even attempted to bring their captive beauty with them under the guise of an envoy and offer her to Jiang Wenzhou. However, the outcome was far more troubling than he had anticipated. The beauty had unexpectedly been taken into the Emperor's harem and transformed into an Imperial Noble Consort.

However, there have been recent rumors that Imperial Noble Consort Sun passed away two weeks ago due to a miscarriage. If this is true, Lu Yinian won't be able to sleep soundly anytime soon. Ten years of carefully cultivated "chess pieces" destroyed in the blink of an eye; even the most self-controlled person can't remain calm and unmoved. Thinking of this, Lu Zhuoxi's mood brightened.

At the same time, Wei Shizhang was taking Ruan Chuyin to "Zui Chunfeng" for tea.

Recently, a storyteller of extraordinary talent and appearance had arrived at the building, attracting a large number of noble ladies from all directions. Currently, only the wealthy or the noble could drink tea here, not to mention those who could reserve a private room.

Ruan Chuyin's eyelids twitched as she looked at the man playing the qin in the center of the booth downstairs. Wasn't this Mr. Mei Bo Yanmei, the storyteller who used to live in Wangyue Pavilion? It's a small world indeed!

Looking around, the number of noble ladies gathered in the building more than doubled the number of men. With such charm, it was no wonder he had won the favor of princesses from both countries.

With a "bang", a gold ingot fell from the air onto the exhibition stand.

Ruan Chuyin looked through the window to the third floor in shock, and saw a noble lady in red with pearls and jade on her head gazing at the stage with affection.

A golden light flashed, and the sound of the zither paused for a moment before resounding again. Mei Boyan's fingers plucked the strings rapidly, and the music suddenly became light and airy.

Ruan Chuyin was just about to express her admiration to Wei Shizhang when she suddenly saw three noble ladies in the audience throwing a dozen silver ingots each the size of half a palm.

Soon after, more and more rewards came pouring in. In an instant, golden light flashed and silver light shone everywhere, making Mr. Mei's enchanting face even more bright and charming.

There were groans and sighs from the audience. A few men even threw in tips. They were much more generous than the noble lady. Ruan Chuyin marveled at the dozen or so golden ingots.

Mei Boyan had made the right choice for Licheng! The income here was so low that even the term "a bucket of gold a day" seemed a bit understated.

The music echoing in her ears began to jump up and down. Ruan Chuyin heard two wrong symbols and turned her attention back to the stage.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with tears and brilliance, his two red lips were shaking uncontrollably, and the notes flowing from his fingertips were so high-pitched and passionate that Ruan Chuyin had to wonder whether the instrument in his hand was a seven-stringed harp or a twenty-one-string Qinzheng.

After the song ended, Mei Boyan stood up and bowed deeply, tears welling in his eyes as he thanked everyone for their support. His sincere and earnest words of thanks moved the young ladies present so much that they immediately embarked on another round of even more magnificent and extravagant performances.

The gold ingots all over the table exuded a fatal charm, burning every nerve in Ruan Chuyin's brain, making it difficult for her to ignore them.

Mei Boyan made so much money just by playing one piece of music! It was much faster than running a restaurant. The most important thing was that she didn't even have to pay for it!

Why did she become the Crown Princess and the Princess Consort? Can she still be a zither musician with these two titles?

My heart is broken and I am heartbroken. I can only blame her for coming at the wrong time and realizing it too late.

"Hatsune, do you want to reward that guy too?" Wei Shizhang asked with a sullen face. The look in his wife's eyes when she looked at Mr. Mei was so bright that it could have illuminated the entire building. Suddenly, he felt so stupid. Why take her to Zui Chun Feng when she couldn't eat anywhere else? He suppressed his displeasure and took out a large gold ingot from his pocket and handed it to her, saying, "Go ahead and smash it."

Wow! This generous gesture made her heart tremble. She quickly took it and put it in her sleeve: "Why are you throwing it away? This money is enough for me to buy a good spring-colored bridal gown."

Wei Shizhang looked at her thrifty appearance in shock and said speechlessly, "Then why are you staring at him?"

"I know him. My eldest sister-in-law tried to take him back to Liangcheng, but I saved him," Ruan Chuyin confessed. The memory of that day was still fresh. It seemed the eldest princess hadn't been released from house arrest yet. Now that the emperor was ill and Jiang Wenzhou was acting as regent, she wondered if she would be released.

"Who is your eldest sister-in-law?" Wei Shizhang was confused. His mother had no daughters, and neither Qin Guanzhi nor Wei Jiusi had sisters. Suddenly, he remembered Prince Linhuai. Emperor Yong of the Great Yong did have a princess. Just as he was about to nod in understanding, Ruan Chuyin replied, "Jiang Wenzhou's sister, Princess Yong'an, Jiang Yunzi."

"Jiang Wenzhou is also your husband?" Wei Shizhang stared at her in disbelief. Less than two months after returning to Liangcheng, she's already married again? And to the Crown Prince of Dayong...

Ruan Chuyin was equally shocked by his expression. She had thought this was already known to everyone, but he didn't know? Didn't Yun Chi and his mother tell him?

Wei Shizhang straightened his head and looked at the booth, not knowing what he was thinking, and did not say anything.

A long time passed, until Mei Boyan told the second story, and then he took out the gold, pearl, stone, pine and bamboo hairpin that he had hidden in his sleeve.

"I saw that you seemed to like hairpins very much, so I bought you one. Do you... like it?" His tone was nervous and anxious, and the two fingers holding the gold hairpin trembled slightly, as if he was worried that this gesture would be ruthlessly rejected.

This is a very unique kingfisher beaded pole, which is extremely rare on the market. It is so exquisite that Ruan Chuyin fell in love with it at first sight.

"I like it. I've never seen this style before. Where did you buy it?" She took the hairpin and gently stroked the dangling beads, which felt cool to the touch. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that the shimmering, round white beads were not pearls but jade. She had never seen anything like them before, either in Baoyuezhai or Yilan Pavilion.

Upon hearing this, Wei Shizhang's heart immediately calmed down, and he said happily: "A merchant ship brought it back the day before yesterday. I thought it looked pretty, so I kept it. I'll help you put it on." After that, he took the hairpin and put it on the furry little head.

Ruan Chuyin now had three hairpins on her head, making them feel heavy. Most importantly, they were all worn on the same side, which made it look a bit odd. However, with one of them beaming with joy and the other blushing with shame, they didn't care.

Her hair was shimmering with light, making her face seem otherworldly. The air seemed to be filled with an aura of immortality, making him unable to see clearly and his heart flutter. He unconsciously leaned towards her. Their toes touched each other, so close that Ruan Chuyin's heart began to beat wildly. She nervously took a step back and stammered a thank you.

He pulled her back with his slender arms, looked at the beautiful girl in his arms, held her jaw and covered her red lips.

Downstairs, Mei Boyan excitedly recounted one wonderful story after another. In the elegant pavilion, lips pressed against each other, love flowing.

After the kiss, Wei Shizhang hugged her tighter and asked impatiently in her ear: "We have a wedding invitation now, come back to my yard tonight?"

The person in his arms trembled noticeably and jerked her head back. Big Bear's gaze was so intense and heavy that it instantly made her lower her head again.

His smooth forehead rested against the exceptionally firm wall of flesh, his cheeks more rosy than the sunset.

"Isn't that too fast?" Ruan Chuyin asked softly. He was the tallest and most built of the men, and looking at him was frightening.

Upon hearing this, Wei Shizhang felt another heart attack. Ever since they met, this girl had been shaking her head at him constantly. It was like this before they got married, and it was still like this after. Suddenly, a nameless fire rose in his heart, and he raised his big hands to cover her little head and rub it vigorously.

"How can it be fast? I even think it's too slow!"

The three golden hairpins became tilted all over the place in an instant, and the loose hair on the forehead and temples fell down in clumps. The cute and lovely bun really turned into a bunch of hairy weeds.

"Wei Shizhang, are you sick?" Ruan Chuyin instantly got angry, and her voice was so loud that Mei Boyan, who was telling a story, suddenly stopped.

Everyone looked towards the Magnolia Pavilion curiously, whispering among themselves. Many of them knew the name of the Qingfeng Pavilion's master, and they craned their necks to get a clear view of what was going on inside the room.

"Did you hear that just now? Is Pavilion Master Wei here? Who is the noble lady with him?"

"I want to know too! From the sound it sounds like the two of them are arguing, and the girl is cursing!"

"Could it be that Pavilion Master Wei is anxious because he can't find a wife?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Do you know how powerful Qingfeng Pavilion is? Three hundred large ships, the annual rental alone is an astronomical figure. Not to mention other industries.

"Right, right, right. And have you forgotten who his mother is? She's Princess Mingzhu of the Zhenbei Palace in Nanxing Kingdom. And his father is a county lord. So, with Pavilion Master Wei's family background and financial resources, he won't have any trouble finding a wife if he really wants to."

At this point, everyone couldn't hold back any longer and shouted towards Yulan Pavilion, "Brother Wei, since you're here, why don't you come over and have a drink with us?"