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

Go down the mountain? Xia Jin'an trembled all over. The peaceful days on the mountain were about to end so soon.

Going down the mountain—what a terrible thing! There are heartless and indifferent parents, vicious people with venomous hearts, and accomplices who spew evil words!

Does Nakata know about his situation? If she does, will she despise him, abandon him, and make him unable to even live in this dilapidated little house?

He heard his own trembling voice: "I...I don't want to, I...I don't want to!" He would rather live out his days alone on this mountain than come down.

Xia Jin'an looked at Zhong Tian, ​​grabbed her sleeve with his hand, the veins on his hand bulging from the force. He pleaded as if he had grasped a lifeline, "Master, Master, please don't go down the mountain, please... please don't."

Zhong Tian looked at Xia Jin'an, and she saw his panic and rejection. She stepped forward and hugged Xia Jin'an, and Xia Jin'an's trembling body slowly calmed down.

He repeated, somewhat nervously, "Master, we won't go down the mountain, we won't go down the mountain, we won't go down the mountain!"

Zhongtian looked into Xia Jin'an's eyes and promised him, "If you are unwilling, then you will not go down the mountain."

Xia Jin'an gradually calmed down.

Zhongtian harbored doubts. She had never inquired about Xia Jin'an's affairs down the mountain because she believed that everyone had privacy and she was unwilling to touch upon other people's wounds. But now it seemed that he had been greatly hurt.

Zhongtian spoke slowly and deliberately: "Jin'an, I found a two-story house for us at the foot of the mountain. It's by the lake and the environment is quiet and peaceful."

"Jin'an, tell me what happened to you. If we become sworn siblings, I will protect you."

Time seemed to stand still, and Xia Jin'an's trembling body also froze. He pushed Zhong Tian away, his voice filled with disbelief: "What did you say...? Siblings?"

The fear of descending the mountain vanished instantly, leaving only anger. What is this? What is this?

Throughout their time together, he never asked her for a title or status, and simply stayed by her side. He didn't mind that she was his mistress, as long as it was her, as long as it was her!

Who knew this man was so cold-blooded? After spending so much time together, she hadn't noticed anything amiss, and now she wanted to become his brother? He didn't lack older sisters, he just needed a loving older sister!

His mind changed.

He had originally planned to patiently accompany her, waiting for her to understand and fall in love. But to his surprise, she was like a block of wood. His eyes secretly drifted towards the place where the wine was stored.

If he could accomplish something with her before they went down the mountain and have a harmonious marriage, he would be able to deal with the gossip when they went down the mountain. However, he could not go down the mountain with her as brother and sister.

"No, master, this servant..."

“Jin’an, you’re a bit agitated. If you don’t want to go down the mountain, I won’t force you.” She coaxed him gently, but he remained anxious until Xia Jin’an fell asleep.

Zhongtian rubbed his head and looked down at the table where there were three invitations. Besides Ding Yucheng's, there were two others. One was from Xia Fang, who invited Zhongtian to her wedding as a business partner.

One was Xia Muning inviting Zhong Tian to his sister's wedding as a friend.

Zhongtian sat there, looking at the three invitations in his hand. He was unwilling; why did she have to attend Ding Yucheng's wedding?

However, he might learn some of Xia Jin'an's past by visiting the Xia family.

...

Fang Ya was extremely efficient; two days later, he told him that he had found a place.

This is a small house with three courtyards and two floors. The upper floor overlooks the lake, where the water glistens in the summer and a gentle breeze brings coolness.

A tall ginkgo tree stands in the yard, its leaves already turning yellow. Amidst the autumn colors, the ginkgo tree stands out uniquely!

Fang Ya smiled obsequiously. "Madam Zhong, after searching for a long time, we found only this place, which best meets your requirements. This ginkgo tree was transplanted by the master family. Are you satisfied?"

Zhongtian touched the somewhat rough branches of the ginkgo tree, and a ginkgo leaf fell, landing right on her shoulder.

She looked at the courtyard and felt a sense of wonder.

Her casual request was surprisingly well-matched, and she felt a sense of destiny.

However, as he looked at the pavilions and towers not far away, he realized that it was the Xia family mansion. From the second floor, he could vaguely see the Xia family's houses.

"I'm very satisfied. How's the price here?"

Fang Ya's smile widened. "The owner here is in a hurry to sell, so the price is very low, only 200 taels."

200 taels?

Zhongtian had asked Jinxia to inquire about the house prices. The average price of houses in this area was between 230 and 300 taels. This price of 200 taels was indeed not expensive. The homeowner was doing charity.

"Could I meet the homeowner?"

Fang Ya shook his head with difficulty: "The homeowner is not available. As long as you pay the money, the house is yours. Don't worry, Madam Zhong, the transaction will be registered with the government, and you will definitely not suffer any losses."

Zhongtian felt that all of this was somewhat unreal. She happened to have a little over 200 taels of silver, just enough for the house payment.

She now has her own house in this other world.

Upon receiving the land deed, Zhong Tian immediately sought out Xia Jin'an: "I've reserved a room for you, a room just for you!"

Xia Jin'an's eyes lit up instantly, but then fell silent. He shook his head, and Zhong Tian was somewhat disappointed!

But the disappointment was healed by the beautiful accessories.

She arrived at the Xia family's treasure pavilion. The Xia family was in charge of maritime transport, and the Xia family's treasure pavilion contained many rare and precious items.

Gold and silver headdresses, pendants, earrings, and crowns—there was something for everyone, and Zhongtian was overwhelmed by the sheer variety.

This is an era where both men and women love beauty, and these pretty little accessories not only appear on women's heads but also on men's bodies.

Ding Yucheng is getting married, and she does need to prepare a congratulatory gift, but she doesn't know what to give, as Zhong Tian's status is really awkward.

While he was pondering this, he unexpectedly saw Xia Muning not far away.

Xia Muning, wearing a veil, was slowly selecting items, with the shopkeeper following closely behind, his attitude extremely respectful.

Zhongtian looked around and saw that there were still a few scattered guests in the room. He was puzzled as to why Xia Muning hadn't cleared the room this time!

Zhongtian wanted to go up and thank Xia Muning. If it weren't for his vigorous promotion, the glass wouldn't have sold so well.

Zhong Tian stepped forward: "Young Master Xia!"