I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Once outside Yong'an Hall, the two people who had been inseparable suddenly stopped following Fang Xiaoxiao.

They all said they had something urgent to attend to and asked Fang Xiaoxiao to go back first.

This suited her perfectly, taking advantage of the fact that Pei Yan and He Jinnian were both away.

On her way back, Fang Xiaoxiao turned into the county government office and found the head constable.

Fang Xiaoxiao's reputation in the government office was well-known for her ability to pick off seven men in one day.

The yamen runners all recognized her.

"The two men I chose before, Pei Yan and He Jinnian, are both terrible. One is too weak to have children, and the other can't lift a finger. Marrying them would only mean watching them grow up. I want to break off the engagement!"

Fang Xiao said in a petulant tone.

The phrase "too thin to bear children" naturally refers to Pei Yan.

There always needs to be a proper reason for breaking off an engagement.

Although there are many bachelors in Dayu Dynasty, they prioritize procreation.

She was eager to get rid of Pei Yan, and giving him the pretext of being unable to have children would make it easier to get rid of him.

Unexpectedly, the head constable said:

"You've already made your choice and signed the marriage certificate, so you can't back out!"

"If you insist on returning, you will be charged with abandonment and fined one hundred taels!"

what?

They won't give a refund, and they'll even impose a fine of one hundred taels?

Seeing Fang Xiaoxiao's dissatisfaction, the head constable continued:

"If people could easily divorce the husbands they married, wouldn't everyone just marry a hundred or two at a time and then gradually divorce them?"

Which family can afford to pay a dowry of a hundred or eighty at once?

Fang Xiaoxin was indignant and said, "Since I can't withdraw, then I'll just continue to take over!"

This time, she's determined to bring home a gentle, considerate husband who can do housework!

"Yes, five taels of silver and five hundred wen of poll tax."

Fang Xiaoxiao paid the money and chose one of the remaining five husbands who seemed gentle and easy to manage.

Fang Xiaoxiao remembered him; he was the gentle and refined young man who had told her he was well-read and could tell her stories to lull her to sleep when they first met.

Fang Xiaoxiao imagined him telling her stories and coaxing her to sleep that night, and her face lit up with joy.

"My lady, what makes you so happy?"

Even their voices are so gentle, unlike those two people in disguise!

At this moment, Pei Yan and He Jinnian both sneezed.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?" He Jinnian's subordinate asked.

He Jinnian shook his head. "It's nothing. Keep an eye on things and report back as needed."

Fang Xiaoxiao cleared her throat. "I haven't even asked you your name yet!"

"My surname is Murong, and my given name is Changqing. You can just call me Changqing, my lady." Murong Changqing closed his paper fan, bowed his head, and smiled.

"Murong?" Fang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment, recalling the memories in her mind. "Murong is a noble surname in my Great Yu Dynasty, how could she be here with me..."

You were chosen by me to be my husband?

Fang Xiaoxiao didn't say anything.

Murong Changqing didn't mind and explained with a smile, "To be honest, my family is just a branch of a branch of the Murong family in the capital."

The existence of four collateral branches is enough to show that by his generation, his family had already declined and only the surname remained.

It's the same principle as Fang Xiaoxiao squandering her family fortune.

“If my parents were still alive… I might still be able to go to the capital,” Murong Changqing sighed.

Just as Fang Xiaoxiao had predicted.

Fang Xiao patted his shoulder to comfort him, "It's alright, I'm in the same boat as you. We'll support each other and make our lives better."

Don't be like your two predecessors, doing nothing at home and waiting to be served.

Murong Changqing grasped her hand in return, and they comforted each other.

At the same time, Pei Yan and He Jinnian received news that Fang Xiaoxiao had brought another husband back from the yamen.

After leaving Yong'an Hall, both of them said goodbye to Fang Xiaoxiao, but they both unanimously sent people to follow her.

At this moment, they learned that Fang Xiaoxiao, taking advantage of their absence, had tried to send them back but failed, and instead brought back a handsome husband from the yamen.

Pei Yan crumpled the letter in his hand into a ball, ended his plans early, and headed home.

He Jinnian also chose to go back at this moment.

Back home, Fang Xiaoxiao was about to ask Murong Changqing to cook when she heard him cough.

A bad feeling welled up in Fang Xiaoxiao's heart.

Fang Xiaoxiao grasped Murong Changqing's hand to take his pulse, but it didn't matter if she didn't take it first.

Upon examining his pulse, it was discovered that Murong Changqing's health was actually worse than Pei Yan's!

Not only should you avoid overexertion, but you should also take good care of yourself, otherwise you may catch a cold or fever.

In severe cases, it can lead to physical exhaustion, health problems, and shortened lifespan!

I've misjudged again and picked a tyrant!

Fang Xiaoxiao was still struggling on the verge of collapse when Pei Yan and He Jinnian returned together.

Seeing the extra person in the room, he was wary but outwardly welcomed him calmly.

"Brother Murong, you've finally arrived."

"Brother Pei, Brother He."

The three had already exchanged names at the yamen, but apart from Pei Yan, the other two were still unaware of each other's backgrounds.

In the evening, Yu Donglei came to the door.

Fang Xiaoxiao was surprised that she hadn't been beaten to death by her father and had safely paid compensation and returned to the village.

Yu Donglei specifically requested to see Pei Yan, and Fang Xiaoxiao was happy to have some peace and quiet, letting Pei Yan meet her to see what tricks she was up to.

"Brother Pei, may I call you that?" Yu Donglei said to Pei Yan as she lit incense in the room.

“No.” Pei Yan refused coldly.

Fang Xiaoxiao, who was secretly watching the show from outside, smelled the fragrance of acacia flowers. Wanting to see a good show, she deliberately didn't remind Pei Yan.

Pei Yan heard the female lead's snickering outside and looked at Yu Donglei, who was about to take off her clothes.

In a flash, he moved behind Yu Donglei and knocked her unconscious with a karate chop.

"Your Highness." The man in black from last time knelt before Pei Yan.

“Take her away,” Pei Yan said.

"Yes."

After his subordinate left, Pei Yan slipped out, and Fang Xiaoxiao had already returned to her room.

If Pei Yan and Yu Donglei have sex tonight, I will catch them in the act tomorrow and send Pei Yan back.

Just as she was thinking this, a dark figure appeared in front of Fang Xiaoxiao's bed.

Just as Fang Xiaoxiao was about to scream, the dark figure pressed down and grabbed her mouth.

Pei Yan?!

Why is he here?

Shouldn't he be in the room with Yu Donglei right now?

"You obviously know..."

Just as Pei Yan was about to question Fang Xiaoxiao, the effects of the drug suddenly kicked in.

Smelling the unique medicinal fragrance emanating from Fang Xiaoxiao, and looking at her soft, indistinct lips in the darkness.

Pei Yan couldn't help but kiss her, his large hand caressing Fang Xiaoxiao's soft waist.

Pei Yan!

The sudden kiss made Fang Xiaoxiao want to scream, but she could only make muffled sounds.

With great difficulty, she managed to free her hand from Pei Yan's grasp and pull out the silver needle.

Just as she was about to give him acupuncture to detoxify him, He Jinnian's voice came from outside.

"My wife, are you asleep?"

He Jinnian still didn't believe she hadn't heard anything when he ran into her in the courtyard last night, and wanted to knock on the door and go in to test her again.

"Don't come in yet..." Before he could finish his sentence, Pei Yan's lips were on his again.