Remarrying Chun Yuan

Liu Yuechu sighed helplessly, "Why are you acting like a child? This isn't like you." The princess didn't seem to care much about the Yuancuo Trading Company that Liu Yuechu had given her, but she was extremely particular about the person who brought the betrothal gifts. Upon learning that Liu Yuechu had allowed him to choose his own officiant, she immediately summoned her to the princess's residence!

“This isn’t just being temperamental. So many families are watching. The selection of a bride for Zhiyuan was a huge event, and naturally, people are keeping an eye on the selection and betrothal process.”

Princess Chen also needs to make an appearance that day. If the man's side has a lower status, it would be too embarrassing to compare the two!

Liu Yuechu tried to coax Princess Chen, but Princess Chen still wouldn't give in.

“Yuan Cuo saved Madam Lin’s life. To repay a debt of gratitude, wouldn’t it be a perfect solution for Grand Scholar Lin to officiate at the wedding?” Princess Chen felt that the Lin family was the most suitable.

“But Lin Mengjun has already compensated him for what he wanted. The Lin family has always been cautious in their actions, except for Lin Mengyu, who is an oddball. Everyone else is cautious and cares a lot about their reputation.” Liu Yuechu had to express her concerns.

Princess Chen snorted coldly, "This won't do, that won't do, why does the Lin family have so many problems? If it really doesn't work, I'll have your brother Zhongyao go and help him out, to present the betrothal gifts and be the officiant at the wedding!"

"Pfft!"

Liu Yuechu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You and your son are the officiants at the wedding, isn't that a generational difference? Outsiders will laugh at me even more!"

"What can we do? The day after tomorrow is the day of the betrothal. You must tell me in advance who the groom's family will be the officiant at the wedding, otherwise I will not show up!" Princess Chen also issued an ultimatum.

Helpless, Liu Yuechu went home and got into the carriage, but didn't know where to go.

"Master, shall we not go back?" Bai Shao asked tentatively.

Liu Yuechu hesitated for a moment, "How about I go to the Lin family and put in a good word for them? Or should I first try to get a feel for Lin Mengjun's opinion?"

"You said you wouldn't get involved in this matter before, but now you're going back on your word. How can Young Master Yuan live with that?" Huajiao asked hesitantly.

Bai Shao pouted, "You're already worried that the son-in-law will misunderstand? How are we going to live together in the future? Our mistress marrying him is a blessing he has earned for eight hundred lifetimes. He should listen to his mistress completely!"

“We hope our master is doing well, and we shouldn’t be too concerned about who is stronger or weaker. If we keep these concerns in our hearts, our master and son-in-law won’t get along well in the future.” Huajiao pondered more deeply.

Liu Yuechu nodded. "Huajiao is right. Let's go back to the manor. At worst, we can have our eldest brother present the betrothal gifts. He's the eldest brother, and it's reasonable and justifiable. It will prevent Princess Chen from losing face."

Once she had made up her mind, she prepared to go home and rest. Tomorrow she had to go to the best embroidery shop to try on her wedding dress. There weren't many days left, and the schedule was really tight.

At this moment, Yuan Cuo held the list of witnesses in his hand and sat blankly at the doorway.

The courtyard was already overflowing with gifts, leaving little room to even step. He no longer had any space to leisurely drink tea or leisurely admire the flowers.

"No wonder everyone wants to marry into a higher social class. You and Lady Liu have just gotten engaged, and our family won't have to worry about food and clothing anymore. If you really become the son-in-law of the Liu family, shouldn't I also have two servants to do things for you to make it more impressive?!" Hou Lai was eating a braised pork knuckle from an iron pot, which was given to him by the old lady next door.

Yuan Cuo suddenly blurted out, "Wouldn't it be better if I also took the imperial examination?" He looked thoughtfully at the officiant's name.

"When did you become so mercenary?"

“It sounds better when she says it,” Yuan Cuo said with a smile.

Hou Lai: "..." Does this mean I'll have to listen to such mindless talk all the time from now on?

Yuan Cuo straightened his clothes and called Hou Lai to come out. "Forget it, let's settle the wedding arrangements first. It's not like I can't take some time to read some books."

As evening approached in Beijing, the sky was already ablaze with rosy clouds, and a crescent moon appeared and disappeared in the distance. Street vendors, having worked hard all day, prepared to push their carts home.

After eating a bowl of wide beef noodles and wiping his mouth, Wei Gongming's servant stepped forward and announced his name. Naturally, the vendor dared not ask for money.

He fainted at the county office that day but woke up quickly. After waking up, he was extremely calm and stayed at the county office instead of returning to his residence. He began to deal with the backlog of old matters.

The county magistrate and the registrar were somewhat worried; after all, the man had nearly fainted, and if something had happened, they wouldn't be able to escape responsibility. But Wei Gongming refused to leave, his attitude resolute. He knew he hadn't fallen ill, but had fainted from anger!

One hundred thousand taels, Liu Family Trading Company.

Liu Yuechu wasn't this generous to him in his previous life!

His chest ached when he thought of this. He had always believed that he was Liu Yuechu's only one in both his past and present lives, but he never expected that he would suffer repeated defeats at the beginning of this life, and that he would lose to Yuan Cuo.

In what ways is he inferior to Yuan Cuo?

He was stronger and taller than Yuan Cuo. Although the Zhenning Marquis's mansion had a bad reputation, how could a minor official of the seventh rank like him compare to it?

Why would Liu Yuechu rather marry Yuan Cuo than even glance at him?

Wei Gongming couldn't understand it; this overturned all his plans after his rebirth and caught him completely off guard.

But after he fainted once, he calmed down and realized that forcibly stopping the marriage was no longer an option...

"Is the betrothal between the Liu and Yuan families the day after tomorrow?" he suddenly asked.

“Yes, you will be handling a few cases for the magistrate the day after tomorrow,” said Wang Chang’an, the attendant.

Wei Gongming glanced at him sideways. "Did I ask you about your plans for the day after tomorrow?" Wang Chang'an was a scholar who had starved to death during the snowstorm, leaving him no choice but to sell himself into servitude to the Marquis of Zhenning's household. From the moment Wei Gongming began his official duties at court, he had transferred Wang Chang'an to his side as a servant.

Wang Chang'an smiled and said, "The young master did not ask. It was I who was being nosy. So let me add one more thing: Princess Chen and her son will preside over the betrothal ceremony for Lady Liu."

Wei Gongming frowned. "Imperial Censor Chen is also participating?"

Wang Chang'an nodded.

"Whom did Yuan Cuo invite?"

"I really don't know."

Wei Gongming snorted coldly, "At most, he can try his luck at the Lin family. If the Lin family doesn't agree, will he still have the face to offer betrothal gifts?!" After venting his anger, Wei Gongming pondered for a while, "Find out when it will be held, and then rearrange the time for the case the day after tomorrow. I must go and see."

He was unwilling to accept this, and he couldn't swallow his anger. He wanted to see Liu Yuechu's regretful expression, and even wanted to see her crying with tears streaming down her face.

Wang Chang'an agreed and followed Wei Gongming back to the county government office to continue working on the lamps and burning oil.

Liu Yuechu had a nightmare and was feeling uneasy. When she woke up, she heard someone whispering outside the door. Listening carefully, she realized that the people talking seemed to be Liu Muchi and Huajiao Baishao.

The three of them wanted to speak loudly but dared not, and they were also anxious to keep their voices down.

"What's all the noise about? Come in and talk," Liu Yuechu called out.

There was a moment of silence outside the door, followed by a flurry of footsteps.

"Master is awake?"

Bai Shao and Hua Jiao each fetched water to wash themselves and prepared clean clothes for them to change.

Liu Muchi greeted her from behind the screen, "Did I disturb Second Sister's rest? It's all because your younger brother arrived too early and was abrupt."

"Why be so polite among family? Why can't we just speak frankly?" Liu Yuechu and he weren't from the same parents, but Liu Yuechu genuinely treated him like a younger brother. Liu Muchi had always been careful and reliable in his work; if he hadn't been chosen to help him, Liu Yuechu knew he would have been exhausted long ago.

Liu Muchi took a deep breath and said, "Yuechan has been a little upset lately. I asked her, but she wouldn't say anything. I was thinking of asking my second sister to give her some advice."