The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Shen House.

Shen Li was in a bit of a dilemma.

Originally, she had already instructed Rouya to prepare the sleeping potion, intending to make Jia Daoshi pay a price today, so that he would know that she was not a prince for nothing!

But now, things have changed.

This morning, Yi Qianxiao came to my door and told me about something that was giving her a headache.

My best friend is now being pressured by her family to get married!

Yi Qianxiao came to Yilan County because she was being forced into marriage by her family, which is why she ran away.

Fortunately, he had Pei Lu, the Grand Elder of Xuanhua, backing him up.

But this time, the situation seems even more serious!

"Have you thought it through?" Shen Li asked.

"Yes, it seems that this is the only way now." Yi Qianxiao nodded.

The little maid Yinxin, standing to the side, also felt rather helpless.

Because, our young lady's method is really...

……

Yilan County.

A suburban manor.

Jia Daoshi met Rouya in the living room.

In Jia Daoshi's eyes, this girl was no ordinary person; she was the type who kept her true abilities hidden.

The two sides were old acquaintances, so there was no need for extra formalities.

Butler Sun was in charge of serving tea and water.

Rouya simply took a sip of water to moisten her throat before getting straight to the point: "Mr. Jia, my young lady needs to see you urgently. Please come over immediately."

"What's the rush?" Jia Daoshi asked with a suspicious look.

"You'll know when you get there, sir. This is actually a good thing for you," Rouya said, keeping everyone in suspense.

"Your young lady, would she think of me if something good happened to her?" Jia Daoshi expressed his doubt.

……

The snow on the lintel of the Shen mansion slowly melted under the sunlight, dripping onto the moss in the corner of the wall, and then flowing into the ditch not far away, making a tinkling sound.

This is a very quiet corner in Yilan County, so quiet that it has almost been forgotten.

Green bamboo, plum blossoms, moss, and a ditch.

They formed a vibrant scene full of life in the winter.

When Jia Daoshi arrived at the Shen residence, Rouya led her people directly over the wall and entered the courtyard through a side gate.

Then, they arrived at the study where Shen Li usually studied.

At this moment, besides Shen Li, Yi Qianxiao was also inside.

At the tea table between the two women, Yin Xin was brewing tea. Upon seeing Jia Daoshi, she conscientiously poured him a cup of tea.

After what happened last night, Jia Daoshi was feeling a bit weak. The cold wind outside made his hands feel cold, so he took a small sip of hot tea.

"What are you two young ladies up to?"

However, before Jia Daoshi could even swallow the tea in his mouth, Yi Qianxiao's first words almost choked him to death.

"Cough...cough...cough..."

After finally managing to swallow the tea, Jia Daoshi looked at Yi Qianxiao with disbelief: "What did you just say? Marry me?"

“Exactly.” Yi Qianxiao said earnestly and seriously, “I wonder if Mr. Jia would agree?”

Shen Li, standing to the side, said with a playful expression, "In my opinion, it depends on whether Mr. Jia has the guts!"

Jia Daoshi: "..."

In the Great Jing Dynasty, having three wives and four concubines was perfectly normal, and it was even a policy promoted by the court!

However, this was indeed the first time Jia Daoshi had encountered a case like Yi Qianxiao's.

After all, they are a famous wealthy family in the Great Jing Dynasty. If they don't get married, they will at most pay a head tax, which is not a lot of money. For a woman like Yi Qianxiao, it is just a drop in the ocean. Why is she in such a hurry to get married?

Is it because I'm just too charming?

Listening to Shen Li's words again, it seems there are other reasons behind this.

He took another sip of tea to calm his nerves before saying, "Miss Yi, I'd like to ask, what is the reason that makes you want to marry me? Is it because my charm has become so great that you can't control yourself? Or has the young lady fallen in love with me at first sight?"

Shen Li rolled her eyes as she listened.

However, what Jia Daoshi said does make sense.

Although he and Yi Qianxiao had a good relationship and worked closely together, Jia Daoshi had also saved her life.

But when it comes to the two of them getting married, their feelings for each other certainly haven't reached that level yet.

Moreover, the other party is the second young lady of Xuanhua, a noblewoman whose status and position are incomparable to ordinary women.

Now, she's suddenly proposing to marry him, which is very strange.

Especially Shen Li's words, asking him if he had the guts!

This is really interesting!

Yi Qianxiao did not answer Jia Daoshi's question.

But Shen Li, who was standing nearby, helped Jia Daoshi clear up his doubts.

"Mr. Jia, Qianxiao is being pressured into marriage by her family..."

After Shen Li explained, Jia Daoshi finally understood!

It's actually a melodramatic storyline of arranged marriages between wealthy families, just like the ones you see in TV dramas before!

After enjoying a carefree time in Yilan City, Yi Qianxiao was once again pressured by her family to get married!

This time, the decision was made by Yi Qianxiao's father, the owner of Xuanhua Company.

Although almost all of the four top experts of Xuanhua were against the marriage, Yi Qianxiao's father seemed determined!

They even issued the Divine Sword Order, silencing the four elders: Divine General, Breaking Army, Divine Mother, and Ice Emperor!

Only Elder Pei Lu did not agree.

But it's clear that Pei Lu alone can't hold out for long.

Because the partner that Xuanhuahao is going to marry this time is someone with a very powerful background!

Even Elder Pei Lu didn't dare to act recklessly and could only secretly help Yi Qianxiao escape.

In Yilan County, Shen Li's residence was the only place left for Yi Qianxiao to go.

Shen Li was, after all, the Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Jing Dynasty.

However, even if she hides with Shen Li, it's not a long-term solution. If this goes on for too long, the people from Xuanhua will definitely find this place, and her father will also come forward to forcibly take her back and use her as a tool for a marriage alliance!

If Yi Qianxiao were an ordinary woman, she would have no choice but to accept her fate at this point.

But a woman like Yi Qianxiao would not easily bow to fate!

Are you trying to use me as a tool for a political marriage?

Then I'll get married first!

Then we'll see how you try to take advantage of me!

Those who can marry into the Xuanhua family must have considerable status; how could they marry someone else's wife?

Wouldn't that be a slap in the face?

However, on the other hand, this would undoubtedly offend the other party completely!

There are three great hatreds in the world: being a slave to a conquered country, the hatred of killing one's father, and the hatred of having one's wife stolen!

Whoever marries Yi Qianxiao will suffer her furious revenge, which is why Shen Li asked Jia Daoshi if he had the guts.

If Jia Daoshi had that kind of courage, then Yi Qianxiao would become Jia Daoshi's bride tonight!

If Jia Daoshi didn't have the guts, Yi Qianxiao would have left immediately.

Her fate can only be one of two things: either she wanders the world and they forget each other in the vastness of life.

Or perhaps she was found by the Xuanhua ship's men and accepted into a marriage alliance.