Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

Le Xingxi walked out with a mix of emotions, and this time no one stopped him.

The palace has square walls, and looking up, all you see is wealth and the treacherous nature of people.

The world outside was much wider. The moment Le Xingxi stepped out of the palace gate, the air was sweet. People outside were all smiles, and the cries of vendors and peddlers filled the air with lively chatter.

Zhongtian calculated the time; was it already New Year's Eve? Xia Muning should be waiting for her to come home!

General Yue helped Yue Wentao, who looked listless and stared blankly at the red palace walls. General Yue handed Yue Wentao over to his attendants and slowly walked toward Yue Xingxi.

"Walking along the stream"

“Mother!” Le Xingxi bowed her head in greeting.

“Xingxi, I know you resent me in your heart, resent my favoritism. I know your brother has wronged you, but you only have one brother. As a mother, I can't watch him die. Xingxi, don't worry, I will keep a close eye on him. You will never have the chance to see each other again.”

Le Xingxi nodded, naturally understanding that as long as her mother existed, she would protect Le Wentao; it was a mother's nature.

General Yue seemed to know that she had wronged her youngest son, and looked at Zhongtian standing to the side and said, "However, your mother will make it up to you."

Le Xingxi was quite interested in her mother's compensation. "This general will no longer stop you and Zhongtian."

"Your Majesty has let go, and I will not stop you either. You are a match made in heaven. Choose a date and get married! I will personally officiate at your wedding!"

General Yue knew that her son didn't have much time left, so she didn't act like a wicked mother-in-law who would break up a couple; instead, she was happy to help them be together.

"However, Nakata, I know you have a husband at home. My son will never be a servant. Go home and divorce your husband!"

Upon hearing this, both of their expressions turned increasingly grim.

Zhongtian spoke up angrily: "General Yue, what wrong has Mu Ning done? I will never allow it! Divorce, it's impossible in this lifetime!"

Le Xingxi's eyes quickly dimmed, but he quickly composed himself and said, "Mother, please don't play matchmaker. We will handle things between me and Zhongniang ourselves!"

General Yue understood immediately.

General Zhong was furious. Her hand trembled slightly as she pointed at Zhong Tian and said, "Zhong Tian, ​​you bastard, you've gone too far! Xing Xi is so sincere to you, and asking you to marry him is giving you a huge favor, yet you keep making excuses!"

"You've toyed with my son's feelings. Are you planning to abandon him after starting something? If you don't agree to marry my son today, I, the general, will chop you up!"

The scene descended into chaos, while Le Wentao watched with a cold smile, seemingly finding it quite amusing!

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

At this moment, the Zhong residence was filled with joy and celebration. Shi Shu had started decorating early in the morning with the servants. While directing the servants to hang lanterns, he secretly cast a worried glance at Xia Muning in the courtyard.

Xia Muning's eyes were filled with red, but this festive color made her eyes sting.

New Year's Eve is supposed to be a day for families to gather and celebrate, but he was counting down the days in extreme agony as he waited for the night to arrive.

He said those words in a moment of despair and impulsiveness, but after calming down and thinking about it carefully, he realized that he really couldn't share his wife with anyone else. Love is selfish, and love is possessive.

However, he was in so much pain that he felt like he was dying. What if his wife really didn't come back tonight, or if she came back with Le Xingxi or Xia Jin'an? Would he break down?

He had already packed his things, but he didn't take anything valuable; he just wanted to take Zhongping with him.

Zhongping was quite excited tonight. Looking at his father, he seemed to sense his sorrow. Zhongping moved closer to Xia Muning and kissed his face. The child's face was as soft as a white dough ball.

However, Xia Muning was not very happy. Only Zhongtian could evoke all his love and hate. He loved his child only because of her similar appearance to Zhongniang and their shared bloodline.

But leaving Nakata was his only solace!

As the night deepened, the lanterns shone brighter, illuminating the divorce papers written by Xia Muning on the table.

Although it was written with ink, every word was written with heartbreaking sorrow. Xia Muning's tears soaked the paper again and again, making it unrecognizable. Only one copy was barely legible.

The food on the table had cooled down a bit, and the wine had been warmed up several times. Zhong Tian didn't drink, but Xia Muning would have a few drinks when she was in a bad mood.

When Xia Muning felt the effects of the alcohol slowly spreading from his body to his mind, he hugged Shishu, who was standing beside him.

Shi Shu had already styled his hair with the hair ornaments of a married man. A few days ago, Xia Muning had betrothed him to Xi Chun, Zhong Tian's personal attendant.

Shi Shu hugged his young master without saying a word. He was a witness to their relationship and felt sorry for his young master.

Xia Muning cried in Shishu's arms for a while, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, resolutely drank the last cup of wine on the table, hugged Zhongping, and said to Shishu, "Let's go."

Are you leaving like this? Aren't you filled with regret?

Xia Muning told herself, no regrets, no looking back, no looking back!

However, a warm embrace enveloped him from behind, and the familiar scent instantly enveloped his entire body.

Zhong Tian looked a little disheveled, but her eyes were bright. She looked at the sky, where the moon was just above the willow branches, and whispered in Xia Muning's ear, "Muning, I'm back."

Xia Muning turned his head to look behind Zhong Tian, ​​but there was no tail. A surge of joy welled up in his heart.

He turned around and hugged Zhongtian!

Xia Muning carried the chill of the moonlight and the crisp scent of wine, causing Zhong Tian's previously calm emotions to surge again.

Her lips lingered on Xia Muning's slender neck, exhaling warm breath that made Xia Muning's face flush bright red.

In front of everyone, Nakata managed to control himself!

She took Xia Muning's hand and slowly walked into the courtyard. Zhong Tian immediately saw the glaring divorce agreement on the table, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Mu Ning, Ping'er, today is New Year's Eve. I'll cook some delicious food for you myself."

Xia Muning nodded expectantly.

Nakata went to the kitchen alone and placed the divorce papers in the stove fire. As she watched the papers gradually turn to ashes, her unease slowly dissipated.

She looked at the ingredients in the kitchen, wondering what to make. Xia Muning had just told her not to make braised pork, as he found it too greasy!