Golden Branch

"A Mian, are you really going to marry Zhou Jiming?"

Thirteen-year-old Wang Heng is already 1.6 meters tall and weighs nearly 130 kilograms.

Her advantage is that she has a small face. Even with a double chin, she still looks petite.

She wore a purple-pink chest-length skirt, a lavender shawl, and her long, thick black hair was tied into two buns.

Her smooth and full forehead was revealed, with a flower ornament painted on it with cinnabar.

She has a face as white as a silver plate, bright eyes and white teeth, but her excess weight does not detract too much from her beauty.

She is still beautiful and lovely, but just not as stunning and dazzling.

Wang Heng came close to Wang Mian and bit her ear affectionately.

Wang Mian is two years older than Wang Heng and is about to turn fifteen, which is the age for marriage.

She is a little taller, about 1.63 meters, but has a slender figure, weighing about 90 kilograms.

Because she has entered puberty, her period has already begun and her body has started to develop.

I wouldn't say she's got a perfectly curvy figure, but she's pretty and graceful, a real little beauty.

What is most attractive about Wang Mian is not her appearance, but the confidence and brightness that radiates from her inside out.

She came from a peasant family, but had the pride and nobility of a lady from an aristocratic family.

In addition, she followed Wang Heng and saw the real powerful and wealthy families, and also studied with Mr. Shen Du for several years.

She also possessed the literary and elegant demeanor of "a man of culture is naturally elegant".

Even if you are familiar with her, know her background, and know that she is just a farm girl, you will still be impressed by her demeanor.

No lady from an aristocratic family can compare to her.

In addition to the appearance and temperament that everyone can see, Wang Mian also has wealth that outsiders are unknown to.

In Wang Heng's opinion, her A Mian is worthy of any outstanding man in the world.

Even if she married into a wealthy family, it would be enough.

But Wang Mian was extremely sober——

"Qi Da is not a good match, so marrying someone of equal status is better!"

Wang Mian said this to Wang Heng more than once.

In the past few years in ancient times, Wang Mian's edges and corners were really smoothed out.

In fact, not to mention in the ancient times when the hierarchy was strict, even in modern times, there are still distinctions between family backgrounds.

Being well-matched does not only mean equality in wealth, status, etc., but also matching in vision, world outlook, etc.

The fact that the gentry and commoners in the Dayu Dynasty did not marry was not just the arrogance of the gentry, but also had certain reasons.

If Wang Mian had not spent the past few years with Wang Heng, she would have never been able to imagine the extravagance and arrogance of the aristocratic family.

Even after seeing it, Wang Mian could not get used to it and think that it was the "fact".

She has indeed been smoothed out, but deep down in her soul she still believes that everyone is equal and she still respects freedom and life.

Wang Mian doesn't want to climb into a class that doesn't belong to him, be assimilated, and then lose himself!

She didn't want to be made ugly by the so-called harem struggles and conflicts of interest.

"Jiu Niang, Zhou Jiming and I are a perfect match!"

Wang Mian knew that Wang Heng said this not because she looked down on Zhou Jiming, but because it was for her own good.

In the hearts of true besties, no man is worthy of their sisters.

Wang Heng would question Zhou Jiming, and in the future Wang Heng... uh, okay, Wang Mian admitted that she was a coward, and even if she became a wealthy woman with millions of dollars, she would not dare to talk nonsense to the little pervert.

Wang Mian could only complain silently in his heart: That little pervert is not worthy of Jiu Niang at all.

Although Lou Yu has now become a gentle, elegant and handsome gentleman, and people around him have long forgotten how naughty Lou Yu used to be, Wang Mian still maintains fear and vigilance towards Lou Yu.

No matter how gorgeous and noble the appearance of this person is, he is still paranoid and dark inside.

He no longer calls for war and killing like he did when he was a child, but he also won't become soft-hearted.

Once provoked, he would smile brightly or gently while calmly swinging his sword.

Even when blood splattered on his face, he could continue to smile, calmly raise his hand and gently wipe away the bloodstains!

...Woohoo, it’s even scarier!

Every time Wang Mian sees Lou Yu, he can imagine a 200,000-word plot about a scheming Buddhist disciple and a crazy and exiled immortal.

Other people's interpretation is very exciting, and it is a short post full of X tension.

But if this cat lived next to me, it would be a complete horror story!

The most pitiful one is Jiu Niang. Woohoo, the chubby, soft and tender little beauty was taken away by the little pervert so early.

Wang Mian only hopes that Lou Yu, who has not yet come to his senses, will fall in love with someone else after falling in love and let her Jiu Niang go.

Yes, Wang Mian has lived two lives as a human being and possesses the soul and mind of an adult. Naturally, he can see that Lou Yu has not yet fallen in love.

His feelings towards Wang Heng were more like possessiveness towards toys and pets.

It's not about love, nor is there any sexual desire.

Just a playmate. When he has his destined daughter...well, Wang Mian is not sure. After all, Lou Yu is not a normal person.

He's a crazy little pervert.

If he dislikes Jiu Niang and then has a crazy idea of ​​"I don't want her and no one else is allowed to have her", and then destroys Jiu Niang, it would be a real tragedy.

Otherwise, let Lou Yu fall in love with Jiu Niang?

No matter how perverted Lou Yu is, he is always devoted and doting to his beloved.

Just like in the past few years, Lou Yu was really, really good to Jiu Niang.

Which is better, being rejected by a pervert or being entangled by a pervert?

In the past few years, every time Wang Mian saw Lou Yu and Wang Heng's daily interactions, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart.

Three or four years passed, and Lou Yu was fourteen years old. According to the regulations of the Dayu Dynasty, a man becomes an adult at the age of fifteen, so Lou Yu was about to reach adulthood.

At this age, it is already possible to discuss marriage or even get married.

Lou Yu has entered puberty and should be about to develop romantic feelings. Wang Mian is very confused about what will happen between him and Jiu Niang.

Just like Wang Heng, she is also paying attention to Wang Mian's marriage.

"suitable?"

Wang Heng didn't know Wang Mian's inner struggles. She grasped the key point in Wang Mian's words and asked, "So, A Mian, you just think Zhou Jiming is suitable? You're not attracted to him?"

Wang Mian suppressed her worries and spoke seriously with Wang Heng: "Zhou Jiming is indeed suitable. Of course, I like him too!"

Like Wang Mian, Zhou Jiming came from a farming family.

Zhou Jiming is from the next village and is two years older than Wang Mian.

To be specific, Zhou Jiming's background is slightly better than Wang Mian's.

Zhou Jiming's great-grandfather had studied and served as a county magistrate.

By the time of my grandfather, the Zhou family suffered a war and fell into decline.

However, the Zhou family still treasured a few books.

In ancient times, being able to write one's own name was not considered illiterate.

The Zhou family has a collection of books, which means they are definitely a farming and reading family.

Zhou Jiming's grandfather still remembered the wealth and respect his father enjoyed when he was an official, so he prided himself on being noble and was unwilling to associate with the peasants around him.

He studied hard and tried desperately to revive his family.

Unfortunately, he was not talented enough and his family was poor, so he could not afford to go to school.

After studying for several years, he was not appreciated or recommended by any noble person and was unable to enter the officialdom.

He took the examination at the county government office but failed, and ended up being a farm slave whom he himself looked down upon.

Zhou's grandfather was mediocre himself, so he placed his hopes on his sons.

The four sons studied those books diligently since they were young.

The eldest son and the second son are both stupid and can't understand no matter how they read.

The third son was slightly better. Although he was not a genius, he was able to pass the exam and get into the county government as a minor clerk based on the few words he knew.

The youngest son was the smartest and had the sweetest mouth, so his parents and brothers all treated him as a child prodigy.

Integrate the family’s resources to fully support the youngest son’s education.

As a result, after spending more than ten years on studying and writing, I still haven't made any progress.

Although the youngest son also said that he was just "unlucky" and had not met someone who appreciated him.

As long as he meets a true mentor, he will be able to soar to the sky and coax his parents and family into not only continuing to support his studies but also treating his son as a child prodigy.

The first, second and third wives of the Zhou family became the poor ones being sucked dry!

God knows how surprised Wang Mian was when he heard this story from his cousin:

What the hell!

Isn’t this a typical plot of a farmer’s son taking the imperial examination?

Zhou Jiming is the eldest son of the first wife. He has biased and confused grandparents, a mediocre but deceitful uncle and cousin, and his parents who are as hardworking as old oxen... a large group of extremely bad relatives.

According to the routine of online novels, Zhou Jiming is either a time traveler or a young genius. He relies on studying and taking imperial examinations to rise to the top through all the thorns and eventually becomes an official in the highest position!

The male protagonist, or the male protagonist of the imperial examination essay.

Coincidentally, Zhou Jiming was admitted to Dongshan Academy and became classmates with Wang Mian's cousins.

Because of their cousin relationship, Wang Mian and Zhou Jiming came into contact.

Zhou Jiming lived up to his identity as the "male protagonist". He started studying at the age of thirteen, and after only three or four years, he had become the most favorite disciple of the teachers in the academy.

Even Shen Du personally examined Zhou Jiming's homework and provided guidance on his writing.

Zhou Jiming became the second student after Wang Mian who could call him "Sir".

Wang Mian: ...Hey, another outer disciple.

Her relationship with Zhou Jiming became closer.

With similar backgrounds, the friendship of being from the same school, and being a potential stock recognized by Wang Mian, it was natural for something to happen.

Wang Heng: …

Sister, we have been together for so many years, don’t I know you well?

Wang Heng is a person with a delicate mind and sharp intuition.

He is especially familiar with his eldest daughter.

In Wang Mian's eyes, she could not see the woman's infatuation with the man at all.

Amian may like Zhou Jiming, but it can definitely not be called "admiration".

As for Zhou Jiming, he should also like Amian, but he didn't do anything for Amian.

As fellow students, Wang Heng and Zhou Jiming are also familiar with each other.

Zhou Jiming was indeed gifted with intelligence and self-discipline, but he was too calm and restrained.

Wang Heng didn't even see Zhou Jiming lose control or behave inappropriately.

Lou Yu is now calm and indifferent, but still different from Zhou Jiming.

Zhou Jiming has a heavy sense of responsibility. He seems to have set rules and regulations and a certain goal for himself.

His studies and his life are all within these settings, and are only for that goal.

To put it bluntly, Zhou Jiming is too utilitarian.

He will pay special attention to interests, weigh the pros and cons, and then make the most appropriate choice.

Lou Yu's gentleness and composure are like Mr. Shen's return to nature, and like Yang Rui's natural beauty.

Wang Heng could understand this. Zhou Jiming and Lou Yu had different backgrounds and circumstances, so their personalities were naturally different.

Zhou Jiming carries the heavy burden of changing his own and his family's destiny. He wants to revitalize and even bring honor to his family and achieve a class leap for the entire family.

Lou Yu was born rich, and had the guidance and assistance of good teachers and friends. He didn't have to care about his career and glory. These were readily available to him, so naturally he could be extraordinary and indifferent.

Wang Heng had no prejudice against Zhou Jiming, and even admired him: knowing what he wanted and working hard for it is a truly smart person, and he will eventually succeed.

However, if Zhou Jiming became Amian's husband, Wang Heng would not be able to help but be picky.

"A Mian, what about him? Is he attracted to you? Is he willing to protect you, love you, and give everything for you?"

Wang Heng asked this question, but she herself didn't believe it.

Zhou Jiming doesn't have to give up everything for Wang Mian. Just because of the Zhou family's group of extremely bad relatives, Zhou Jiming might make Wang Mian suffer.

Wang Heng really didn't think highly of Zhou Jiming. In her opinion, Amian might as well choose her senior brother "Broken Bones".

Gu Zhe, although his family also fell into decline with the demise of the Southern Territory, he also bears the burden of reviving the family.

But Gu Zhe's feelings towards Amian...

Wang Heng raised her head, her little mouth moving, and the words that were about to come out of her mouth were swallowed back after seeing Wang Mian's firm gaze.

Forget it, Amian is a woman with her own ideas. She has already made up her mind about Gu Zhe and there is no way I can persuade her.

Wang Heng changed her mind and stopped trying to persuade him. Instead, she casually asked, "Well, Zhou Jiming has been recommended by the academy as a 'student' and will go to Beijing to take the exam in October. I think he should be able to pass."

After passing the exam, one can enter the Ministry of Personnel for selection and then be appointed as an official.

Although Zhou Jiming is not Shen Du's disciple, he is also a student. Relying on Shen Du's reputation, he should be able to get a good official position.

By then, Zhou Jiming and Wang Mian's marriage should be settled.

"Zhou Lang will definitely pass the exam. He once hinted to me that once he passes, he'll come to my house to propose marriage..."

When Wang Mian said this, there was a smile in her eyes, and she had a bit of girlish shyness.

Wang Heng: ...Amian, you said it yourself, don’t set flags easily, it’s easy to get slapped in the face.

Nonsence!

Amian will not be slapped in the face, she will definitely get what she wants!

……

Chang'an, Prince Qi's Palace.

Concubine Jiang folded the letter, put it in an envelope, and put it in the box.

Ajiu is doing well, and Lou Yu has become a successful person. His reputation as a "disciple of a famous scholar" and a "young talent" has spread to the capital.

The Lou family, and Duke Anguo Lou Jin, is the most trusted and beloved general of the current sage, and one of the important tools he uses to check and balance Yang Chong.

Only in the Prince of Qi's Mansion, as the world was unified, the contradiction between Yang Chong and the saint became more obvious and acute.

Concubine Jiang has experienced turbulent times and has lived in the turbulent capital for several years. She feels a little nervous when she thinks about the current situation.

The storm is coming.

I just don’t know if my backers can withstand this storm this time!

"Your Majesty, the princess invites you over!"

Outside the door, under the veranda, the little maid bowed and reported...