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

Xia Muning was waiting here today, hoping to catch Zhong Tian's trap. He had been seeing Zhong Tian's figure in his dreams several times, and he always felt annoyed when he woke up.

She was just a poor young lady selling glass under Xia Fang's wing, so why did she keep haunting him in her dreams?

Perhaps it was because of the environment at the time that I developed a temporary liking for her, but this liking would gradually disappear once I witnessed her poverty and rudeness.

He guessed that Zhongtian would be here to choose a gift. So he had been coming more often these past few days, making the shopkeeper a little nervous.

Seeing Zhongtian take the initiative to greet her, she was actually quite pleased: she nodded reservedly: "Madam Zhong, are you choosing a gift for Madam Ding?"

Nakata nodded.

Seeing that Zhong Tian was hesitant, Xia Muning invited, "How about I go with Lady Zhong?" After saying that, she felt a little annoyed, realizing that she hadn't been reserved enough.

Zhong Tian was somewhat surprised that Xia Muning wanted to go with her. Well, it's good to have someone to advise on shopping. "Okay."

Xia Muning was most familiar with these treasures, and he recounted them in detail, quoting classical texts and making an ordinary object seem fascinating.

Zhongtian felt something was off. Xia Muning seemed to have changed. But how?

"Does Madam Zhong have someone she fancy?"

"I'm just browsing," Zhongtian replied casually.

Zhongtian really didn't want to go to Ding Yucheng's wedding; the 20 taels of silver had already bought off the friendship between the two of them.

The Treasure Pavilion was very large, and Xia Muning followed behind Zhong Tian, ​​keeping a half-step's distance.

Suddenly, Zhong Tian stopped in her tracks. She took a fancy to a jade pendant carved into the shape of a fox, which looked cunning and lively. As soon as she saw the jade pendant, she thought of Xia Jin'an.

It would be quite suitable if worn on his waist.

"How much is it?"

The shopkeeper, who was standing beside Xia Muning, glanced at her and hesitated before saying, "...5 taels."

"It's not expensive, let's wrap it up."

Xia Muning watched as Zhong Tian carefully selected a jade pendant. She still had feelings for Ding Yucheng. What was so good about that person?

So he pretended to be hesitant and said, "Madam Zhong, Ding is already married. This jade pendant is a personal item, so it might not be appropriate."

“I know this jade pendant was bought for Jin’an.”

Xia Muning felt a sour taste in her mouth, like she'd just drunk a bottle of vinegar. "Is today Jin An's birthday? Or is it some special occasion?"

Zhong Tian shook his head: "Of course not. Gifts don't necessarily have to be given on holidays. I felt that this jade pendant was quite suitable for Xia Jin'an, so I bought it."

Xia Muning felt the terrible acetic acid, which made his heart ache as well.

"Mrs. Zhong is so good to her husband."

Zhong Tian waved his hands repeatedly at these words: "No, no, no, you misunderstood, Xia Jin'an just..."

Zhongtian got a little stuck.

In modern times, Xia Jin'an's identity could be categorized as that of a friend. However, in this era, Zhong Tian is not an ignorant fool. If he were to be called a friend, it would put Xia Jin'an in an extremely awkward situation.

She could only nod vaguely.

Hearing that Zhong Tian did not object, Xia Muning felt a little bitter: perhaps once the new house was completed, Xia Jin'an would be welcomed into the mansion by Zhong Tian, ​​but she didn't know whether she would be a husband or a concubine.

He didn't want to discuss the matter any further and abruptly changed the subject: "I heard that Madam Zhong has acquired a property. Congratulations."

Zhongtian was also very happy: "If Young Master Xia doesn't mind, I might invite you over for a housewarming party on the day you move in."

"greenhouse?"

"Yes, this is the housewarming ceremony for the new house."

"...Shall we invite Xia Jin'an?"

“He’s different; he has his own room.”

no the same?!

Xia Muning's face suddenly turned deathly pale.

"Young Master Xia, what's wrong?" Zhong Tian looked at Xia Muning with concern. He seemed to be feeling unwell, even though he had been fine just a moment ago.

Xia Muning paused for a moment before speaking: "I... feel a little dizzy. These days, I often wake up in the middle of the night from nightmares, and when I get up, I feel palpitations and shortness of breath."

Zhong Tian nodded knowingly. It should be post-traumatic stress disorder. In modern society, there would be specialized psychologists, but now, the person involved can only overcome it on their own.

Zhongtian saw a golden Buddha on the counter and pointed to it at the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, bring that over."

The shopkeeper respectfully placed the golden Buddha in Zhongtian's hands.

Zhong Tian carefully examined the golden Buddha; it gleamed with golden light and possessed a majestic aura. "Young Master Xia, do you believe in Buddhism?"

When asked this question out of the blue, Xia Muning honestly shook his head.

He didn't believe in Buddhism. He thought the gods and Buddhas were ethereal and unreal. He thought it was better to rely on himself than to pray to them. His father, on the other hand, was a Buddhist, and the sound of chanting scriptures could often be heard in his house.

Zhongtian continued, "You are afraid because you have been hurt. This golden Buddha is given to you. May all the gods and Buddhas bless you with peace and joy."

Xia Muning hesitated for a moment before taking it. He touched the golden Buddha; it felt somewhat cold to the touch.

"This is not good."

"It's nothing wrong with it. This is my thank-you gift. I also want to thank you for promoting glass for me, which has allowed me to earn a lot of money."

Back at the Xia residence, the cool touch of the golden Buddha had made Xia Muning feel hot from gripping it so tightly.

"Shishu, go to the temple and ask for a Buddha statue."

The maid nodded and immediately went to do it, but she was filled with doubts. When did the young master become a Buddhist?

Xia Muning carefully tied the Buddha statue to her heart: "Zhongtian, you wished me peace and joy, so I wish you to meet a good man and have a harmonious marriage. I will burn incense and pray every day, and I wish that your wishes will be fulfilled."

Xia Fang's wedding arrived as scheduled.

Early in the morning, Zhongtian got out of bed, and Xia Jin'an also got up and did a simple hairstyle on her head so that she wouldn't be too impolite.

She was going to attend Xia Fang's wedding banquet. Zhong Tian selected an ancient painting from the Treasure Pavilion as a gift for Xia Fang. Although Xia Fang was a businesswoman, she had a particular fondness for collecting these ancient paintings and treasures.

She was being narrow-minded; the gift didn't necessarily have to be for Ding Yucheng, it would have been more appropriate for Xia Fang.

Moreover, Xia Fang instructed her to go over and help early in the morning.

Help? Zhongtian had never been married, but she knew that wedding day was very busy. However, since Xia Fang had asked, she came early.

Unlike before, when Xia Fang entered the Xia residence, Shi Shu was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing her, Shi Shu said very warmly, "Madam Zhong, our young master said that the ceremony will take some time. Let me show you to a guest room."

Nakata firmly refused: "I'm here to help."

"Madam Zhong is joking. The Xie family is large and prosperous; there is no reason for our guests to be so busy."

Zhongtian toured the Xia residence and found it well-organized and efficient. Xia Fang was surrounded by a group of people, and Zhongtian couldn't squeeze in to say hello. He realized there was no one he could help with.

"Shu, please give this gift to your young lady." "Okay."

The first wife had no daughters, while the second wife only had Xia Fang. According to the family order, Xia Fang was indeed the rightful eldest daughter of the Xia family.

"Then I'll leave now and come back tonight when I'm going to pay my respects!"

Shi Shu smiled and stopped her: "The Xia family has empty rooms. Wouldn't it be troublesome to go back and forth? Let me take you to a guest room to rest first."

In ancient times, transportation was inconvenient, and traveling back and forth was indeed not advisable, Zhongtian nodded.

Shi Shu led Zhong Tian to a room, and Zhong Tian looked around.

The room was fully furnished, and there was a huge screen in the room.

There was no one else there, and the servant diligently brought tea and snacks.

Zhongtian was a little embarrassed. "Shishu, I don't need to serve you here. The front hall is busy. You should go and help out."

Shi Shu glanced discreetly at the screen and nodded: "Madam Zhong, this is a guest room. No one will disturb you. I will call you when the ceremony takes place tonight."

"it is good."

Shi Shu smiled and said, "Madam Zhong, let me get you a book to pass the time."

That's quite thoughtful: "Okay."

After delivering the storybook, the servant left.

The room was extremely quiet, as if all the noise had been shut out, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

This was a popular storybook on the market. Before she knew it, Zhongtian was engrossed in reading it. Her eyes drooped, and she squinted sleepily. Finally, she fell asleep on the table.

Little did she know, someone was watching her intently from behind the screen, watching her fall asleep before slowly emerging.