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

"Zhong Niangzi, Zhong Niangzi, wake up! It has already started." Shi Shu gently patted him, and Zhong Tian woke up from his dream.

She wiped the corner of her mouth, thinking that she probably wouldn't drool while sleeping.

"Huh? She actually fell asleep!" Nakata thought in surprise. While she wasn't particularly wary, she wouldn't fall asleep in an unfamiliar place. Was there something wrong with the tea? Or the incense?

What was the purpose of drugging her?

Suppressing his doubts, Zhongtian followed Shishu to the front hall, which was bustling with activity. Ding Yucheng had already been picked up from the restaurant, dressed in formal attire, and was now formally bowing.

Weddings here are different from modern ones; men and women here do not wear red veils when they get married.

Instead, they openly let guests see him; the more handsome the husband is, the more honorable the wife's family is!

Upon closer inspection, Zhong Tian noticed that Ding Yucheng was wearing a large gemstone on his head, which made him look extremely charming and wealthy today, quite different from his appearance when he first met Ding Yucheng.

Ding Yucheng also saw him, but quickly turned his gaze away.

Zhongtian stood there and finally saw all the Xia family members.

Seated on the right side of the main hall is Xia Fang's mother. Her hair is already a bit gray, but she looks quite energetic.

Sitting on the left is the head of the second wife's family. He looks quite gentle, and his well-maintained face makes it impossible to guess his actual age.

Xia Fang's biological father is a servant boy. On this occasion, he would only offer a sumptuous meal, and he would never appear in public.

Zhongtian also saw the rumored good-for-nothing, Xia Wen, the third daughter of the Xia family. Unexpectedly, the woman had a rather deceptive face, extremely beautiful, which made Zhongtian frequently glance at her.

A rather handsome man stood next to her, his eyes darting around warily, as if afraid that other men might pounce on her. Sure enough, there are always people who like even the most clueless fools.

She also saw Song Jinshu in the crowd of people watching the ceremony.

It was not surprising that Song Jinshu was here, but what was surprising was that Song Jinshu looked somewhat lost and dejected, which was quite different from the cheerful atmosphere around him.

Zhongtian thought of the hand that Song Jinshu and Xia Fang held in the restaurant. It seemed that Song Jinshu and Xia Fang had some connection.

She also saw Xia Muning, but she didn't know why he was so late. He had a cold face and didn't show any smile.

He simply nodded slightly when he saw Nakata.

Fang Shilian stood not far away, her gaze fixed on Xia Muning.

Zhongtian felt as if he had witnessed all aspects of human nature.

There were some whispers among the crowd about Nakata's arrival, but Nakata remained poised and continued to enjoy the food on the table.

His gaze swept across the crowd. Since Xia Jin'an was a servant born into the Xia family, his parents must both be there. Once he found Xia Jin'an's father, he would naturally learn the truth.

However, the Xia family had so many servants coming and going that Zhongtian was somewhat dazzled.

"Send them to the bridal chamber!" The newlyweds were escorted away.

The banquet in the front hall has begun, and the dishes have started to be served.

The table for Zhongtian was set up with managers from various regions of the Xia family. These managers were quite curious about Zhongtian, this rising star who had recently gained fame.

These women, seasoned veterans of the business world, were incredibly eloquent and persuasive. Zhong Tian was also persuaded to drink a few sips of wine. She repeatedly declined, making an excuse to leave.

The wind in the garden was silent, and the wind outside made Nakata a little more awake.

Suddenly, she saw someone who looked remarkably like Xia Jin'an. She followed him and, without realizing it, entered the inner courtyard.

No, this is inappropriate!

Zhongtian hurriedly prepared to leave, but then he heard Xia Fang's voice. Xia Fang was talking to another person.

Xia Fang isn't inside, so why is she outside?

Zhongtian used the artificial hill to conceal his figure.

A voice, trembling with sobs, blew on the wind and reached Zhongtian's ears: "Madam Xia, please go and see our manager! Our manager has committed suicide!"

Zhongtian wasn't very familiar with this person. He racked his brains and finally remembered that her shopkeeper was Song Jinshu!

Song Jinshu committed suicide!

Why?

Zhong Tian was extremely surprised, but Xia Fang was even more surprised. Upon hearing the news, her face turned pale, and she almost lost her balance. "Let's go, let's go! Let's go see."

What are you doing? Xia Fang, do you know this is your wedding night?

Just as Zhongtian was about to leave, he saw Ding Yucheng again; he must have come out with Xia Fang.

He stood in the shadows, his red wedding dress still on, but the joy on his face had completely faded, making him appear even paler.

Standing beside him was Liang Yun, the new servant the Xia family had assigned to him. Liang Yun looked at Ding Yucheng cautiously and stepped forward, stammering as he advised, "My lord, the young lady will return."

Ding Yucheng didn't answer; she watched Xia Fang leave. He wanted to stop her and tell her that today was their wedding night.

But he didn't; he just watched helplessly. He knew he wouldn't see his wife that night.

When he wakes up tomorrow, he will become the laughing stock of the entire Xia family.

He returned to the bridal chamber somewhat dejectedly, just in time to see Zhong Tian sneaking away. Upon seeing Zhong Tian, ​​his pupils widened instantly.

Nakata seemed rather embarrassed for witnessing all of this, and immediately turned to leave.

"Nakata, are you leaving now?"

Of course I'm leaving!

“If you leave, I will loudly proclaim that you came here to meet me in secret,” Ding Yucheng’s leisurely voice sounded behind her.

Nakata stopped in his tracks, turning his head with a sense of helplessness. "I didn't hear or see anything tonight."

"But it really happened! Nakata, don't go, stay!"

Nakata turned and left immediately: "I'm leaving right now!"

Ding Yucheng twitched the corner of his mouth: "I must have been traumatized. Zhong Tian, ​​come with me, and don't make a sound! Otherwise I..."

Oh no, we've run into a madman!

Don't mess with a man who's been provoked.

Zhongtian watched with some despair as Ding Yucheng led her to their new house.

"What are you doing? Are you crazy?!"

Ding Yucheng sat down and instructed Liang Yun, who was standing to the side with a terrified look in his eyes, "Liang Yun, go and get some wine!"

Liang Yun trembled all over, his eyes filled with terror. He never expected his new master to be such a bold person. If such behavior were discovered, he would be whipped and divorced by his wife's family.

Ding Yucheng turned to look at him, his tone icy: "You and I, master and servant, share the same fate, one prospers and the other suffers. Xia Fang has already given me your indenture. Listen to my instructions, now bring some wine and stand guard outside. Tonight, this matter is known only to you, me, heaven, and earth."

"If you dare to have any wicked thoughts, you will die a terrible death!"

When a master who holds the indenture speaks to his servant, it's not a threat, but something that can actually be done.

Liang Yun hesitated for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, and went out. A little while later, Liang Yun brought in a pot of wine and then went out to guard the gate.

Looking at the clear, cool liquor, Ding Yucheng asked Zhongtian, "Zhongtian, do you think liquor is a good thing?"