Remarrying Chun Yuan

The servants dismissed the onlookers, and the maids who had followed them brought gifts to celebrate the occasion. They let the common people say a few words of congratulations and then distributed lucky money to wish them good fortune.

In the corner, Wei Gongming, who was being sat on by Hou Lai, was unconscious. But just in case he woke up quickly, Hou Lai could only regretfully refrain from joining the fun, calculating how much of a big red envelope he would miss out on, blaming only the trash under his butt.

Li Chengyue didn't join the commotion. He slowly walked over, looking at Hou Lai with a puzzled expression. He was full of questions, but didn't know how to ask, because he had indeed come to stop Wei Gongming, but unfortunately, he hadn't had a chance to make a move...

But Yuan Cuo hoped he would cooperate in this play, and he could pay him whatever he wanted to vent his anger on Wei Gongming, as long as he wasn't killed.

"Thank you for your hard work, Young Master Li!"

Hou Lai was finally able to stand up from Wei Gongming. "I've finished my task. You can do whatever you want with the rest."

Li Chengyue still asked, "That Brother Yuan..." He didn't seem like a poor scholar whose parents died early. What poor official's family would have a page who could knock Wei Gongming unconscious with a single punch?

"You should ask him yourself when you have time. I'm not good with words, and it wouldn't be good if I accidentally let something slip." Hou Lai disappeared again in the blink of an eye, as if he had never been there.

Unable to get an answer, Li Chengyue could only look at Wei Gongming, who had collapsed unconscious.

He glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then kicked him repeatedly, feeling a sense of satisfaction but also a pang of guilt for getting his shoes dirty. He borrowed a stool from a nearby shopkeeper, placed it across Wei Gongming, and sat down to wait for Wei Gongming to wake up…

Yuan Cuo strolled leisurely beside Liu Yuechu's sedan chair. Liu Yuechu disregarded all etiquette, lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, and questioned, "Where have you been these past few days? I haven't heard from you anywhere, and I can't find you anywhere." Her tone carried a hint of reproach, as the lingering fear in her heart had not yet subsided.

Yuan Cuo held a kite in his hands, his attitude very good, "I've been busy preparing for today, otherwise, with one problem after another, even Lady Liu would have a hard time dealing with it."

"You think I won't worry if you hide?"

So you're worried about me?

The two spoke almost simultaneously, followed by Liu Yuechu's cold snort as she glanced at him with displeasure.

Yuan Cuo, being tall, hunched over as he approached her. "From now on, wherever I go, I will consult with Lady Liu. It will all be up to you, okay?" He spoke in a low voice, his clear tone carrying a hint of flattery and ambiguity, which made Liu Yuechu blush.

"You bet that hundred taels at the casino to win your dowry?"

"Whether it's a dowry or a betrothal gift, it's all for you. I'll send it to you as soon as I get it tomorrow."

"No need to wait until tomorrow, I'll pick it up later."

Liu Yuechu dropped the carriage curtain without giving any room for argument and said nothing more.

Looking at the swaying figure inside the sedan chair, Yuan Cuo readily agreed, "Alright, I'll go shortly, and hand it over immediately once I get it."

The two of them returned to Jingchun Tower.

The area in front of Jingchun Tower was not only packed with people, but it was also as if eight hundred ducks had been thrown into a pot, creating an uproar!

Although Princess Chen and Lin Mengyu knew that Liu Yuechu had chosen Yuan Cuo, the others did not know that Liu Yuechu's uncles and relatives were completely devastated when they saw Liu Yuechu return with such a person!

"We disagree with this marriage!" Liu Chen was the first to stand up.

The names listed on the casino's bookmaker's list are all royalty and nobility, yet the worst person manages to snag one? They're even worse off than Wei Gongming.

“I also think we need to reconsider. The matchmaking for the kite is just a gimmick. Besides, my elder brother isn’t home. The marriage between Yuechu and Musheng can’t be settled so hastily. It would be too absurd.” Liu Shang’s tone was gentle, and he even brought up Liu Zhong, a powerful figure.

Those watching nearby didn't say anything, but they also didn't give Yuan Cuo a friendly look.

If his name hadn't appeared on the casino bookmakers' betting odds, who would know who Yuan Cuo was? Even if he was helpful and had assisted the poor, he was still far from being worthy of being the son-in-law of the Liu family's painting master.

“Young Master Yuan is also a scholar. If he becomes the son-in-law of the Liu family, won’t that be a waste of his talent? When your father and mother were alive, we had some dealings with them, and they had high hopes for you…” Third Aunt’s family came from the Ministry of Works, but they were just minor officials of the ninth rank. When Yuan’s father was alive, their family was not even worthy of visiting.

“Yes, yes, yes, you can make any requests you have. The Liu family will definitely not let you down,” Fourth Aunt also chimed in.

……

One after another, no one thought that Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu were a good match.

Princess Chen did not show up, which was obviously a test for Yuan Cuo, to see if he had the ability to support the family, otherwise he would not be qualified to be Liu Yuechu's confidant.

Liu Yuechu had long anticipated this scene. In her previous life, she was a bargaining chip for her two uncles to climb the social ladder. Now that the chip was gone, how could they not panic?

"It seems that your sordid affair with Zhong Ziqi hasn't completely passed yet? Instead of reflecting on your actions at home, you still have the mind to meddle in the affairs of our eldest son's family? If you really get into legal trouble, your cousin's scholar degree will have been for nothing."

Although Zhong Ziqi was the one who created the Suzhou film, they had shown those paintings to Zhong Ziqi. If Liu Yuechu hadn't reminded them in advance, they would indeed have faced a lawsuit.

"One thing at a time, I don't agree to this." Liu Chen tore off his mask, not believing that Princess Chen would disregard her dignity and force Liu Yuechu to marry such a good-for-nothing.

“Yes, Chuyue, even if you don’t want to hand over the Liu family’s business to us, there’s no reason for you to demean yourself like this.” Liu Shang’s words also became harsher.

"We can discuss the family property behind closed doors, but marriage is a lifelong matter!"

"Are you sure he really got the kite first? What if there's something fishy going on?"

"Clang clang clang!"

Liu Yuechu picked up the sedan chair pole and disappeared into the ground, signaling everyone to shut up. "He got the kite, and with Brother Chengyue as a witness, there's no doubt about it. I'll say it again: the affairs of the eldest son's family are not for the two uncles to decide. Moreover, my word is law. Once the kite is chosen for marriage, I will marry the person who gets the kite."

She glanced at Liu Musheng, who was being whispered to by Liu Mufang, and she couldn't tell what they were saying.

Liu Shang pointed at Liu Musheng and said, "You can complain that the two of us can't make the decision, but since your father is not here, your eldest brother is like a father to you. Whether or not we agree to your marriage to him, we have to listen to your eldest brother's opinion!"

How could Liu Musheng, with his reckless and unscrupulous ways, possibly agree to let his sister marry a poor scholar? Regardless of what Yuan Cuo says, he has no family background and no money, so why should he marry Liu Yuechu after rising to prominence?

Everyone looked at Liu Musheng, as if waiting for him to stand up and object.

Liu Musheng and Yuan Cuo exchanged a glance, and Liu Musheng nodded directly, which was rare for him. "I agree. Why wouldn't I agree? My sister said that her word is law. She can marry whoever she wants. Besides, I think this brother-in-law is a good choice. He's very good and has good taste."

"?!!!"

The people from the third and fourth branches of the family were shocked. Just now, when Liu Yuechu went to the southwest corner to chase the kite, they were discussing that if the candidate was not suitable, they would definitely not agree to the marriage. How could Liu Musheng change his mind in the blink of an eye?

Liu Yuechu was also surprised. Was this really the older brother she knew? Was she seeing a ghost?!