Transmigrated into a Prosperous Farm Wife, Pampered, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Prime Minister

"No, it's just...it's just..."

The maid was so anxious she couldn't come up with a reason. Why did this scholar talk so much? She told him to go in and rest, but he insisted on asking all sorts of questions.

If she doesn't do what the young lady asks of her, the young lady will sell her off.

"If you wander around, Lord Meng won't be able to find you later. You should go inside and wait. The same applies to the other scholars."

The maid made up a reason to stop Jiang Changtian from leaving.

Meng Yingying, who was inside the house, heard Jiang Changtian's voice and became as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

If Jiang Changtian doesn't come in, how can she proceed with her plans?

"Since there isn't one, then make way!"

Jiang Changtian, believing it was better to avoid trouble, decided not to go in and bump into Meng Yingying.

But repeated occurrences don't mean he has no temper.

"Jiang Changtian!"

Hearing that he was leaving, Meng Yingying suddenly flung open the door and looked at Jiang Changtian with a haggard expression.

She's been suffering from severe morning sickness lately, not to mention having to be constantly on edge to avoid being discovered, so even with makeup, Meng Yingying can't hide the haggard look on her face.

She insisted on finalizing the marriage today, otherwise she wouldn't be able to hide her pregnancy any longer.

Meng Yingying looked at him, hesitant to speak, her eyes filled with tears.

She ended up in this situation because of Jiang Changtian. She knows it's wrong, but she has no other choice.

Jiang Changtian saw that it was indeed Meng Yingying, and without saying a word, he turned and left.

"Jiang Changtian, you stop right there! Don't you dare leave!"

Meng Yingying jogged to catch up with Jiang Changtian and immediately ordered the maid and Xiao He who were leading the way, "Stop him for me!"

"What advice do you have for me, Miss Meng?"

Jiang Changtian didn't even want to turn around and look at Meng Yingying.

Meng Yingying gritted her teeth, filled with hatred and anger, but she still lowered her stance and spoke softly, "Do we have to make things like this? I just wanted to invite you in to say a few words. Why do you treat me like a monster?"

Once inside, there was tea prepared in advance. As long as Jiang Changtian drank the tea, he would have to acknowledge the child in her belly that day.

As for Jiang Changtian already having a wife, Meng Yingying wasn't afraid and didn't care at all. She would ask her parents to find a way to make Lin a concubine.

As long as she marries Jiang Changtian, she has plenty of ways to get rid of that Lin woman.

"I already have a wife. It's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together in a room. Miss Meng may not care about her reputation, but I still do. Please have some self-respect."

Jiang Changtian had a cold expression, and his words were as cold as ice. He simply left.

"You...stop him!" Meng Yingying was anxious and ordered two maids to forcibly stop him.

But the two maids didn't even get close to Jiang Changtian's clothes before they ran away.

When Meng Yingying chased after him again, he was already far away, and even with the combined strength of the two maids, it was impossible to stop a grown man.

"Miss, what should we do now?" Xiaohe stamped her foot anxiously.

Luring people in and drugging them with tea, then establishing a relationship so they can be caught in the act—this is the worst of the worst ideas imaginable. I have no idea what the lady was thinking.

Jiang Changtian is clearly not a fool! He didn't even go inside the house.

"What should we do? We're about to be exposed. We can only choose someone else besides Jiang Changtian." Meng Yingying gritted her teeth in hatred.

She couldn't do anything to Jiang Changtian unless he entered the room.

She can wait, but her belly can't. For now, the only option is to find someone else.

She was both unwilling and afraid.

Jiang Changtian hurried away and bumped right into Xian'an.

"Brother Jiang, what's wrong with you?"

Xian'an had just come out of the room, with Magistrate Meng standing not far behind him.

Magistrate Meng looked somewhat embarrassed, while Xian'an remained calm.

"Lord Meng, I suddenly feel unwell, so I'll take my leave now." Jiang Changtian felt there was no need to stay any longer.

It would be fine if it were just Magistrate Meng alone, but seeing Meng Yingying and Jiang Changtian made him feel extremely annoyed.

"Why are you suddenly taking your leave? Have I failed to entertain you properly?" Magistrate Meng still held Jiang Changtian in high regard.

This person was injured and schemed against by the Guo family, yet still managed to win first place. This shows that he has a strong will and will surely achieve great things in time.

If he passes the exam and gets out, it will be considered an achievement for him.

"If there's nothing urgent, please stay. There's a banquet coming up, and I've invited Master Li to come. Master Li also wants to express his apologies to you."

Master Li had indeed visited before.

"No need, it's all in the past." Jiang Changtian insisted on leaving.

Master Li did feel some regret, but he didn't intend to stoop to apologize to Jiang Changtian; Magistrate Meng had misunderstood.

Magistrate Meng suddenly spoke up, "Yingying, why are you out here? Go back quickly, the front yard is not a place for you."

Meng Yingying stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Father. Greetings, gentlemen."

Her manners were taught by someone whom Madam Meng had paid a high price to learn, and they were impeccable and flawless.

"Father, I've come to ask about the banquet arrangements for later. Mother has entrusted all these matters to me."

Meng Yingying clenched her hands under her sleeves, speaking softly while subtly observing Xian An.

Jiang Changtian is gone, so she has to find someone else.

"This is my daughter, Yingying. Please excuse her appearance," Magistrate Meng introduced.

"Magistrate Meng is too kind. It's your daughter who has come to inquire about matters. It's us standing here that are getting in the way. We'll go ahead first."

Xian'an grabbed Jiang Changtian and left, walking very fast, as if they had seen some kind of raging flood or ferocious beast.

As soon as the two left, Magistrate Meng's expression darkened. "Yingying, who let you out? What happened to your manners?!"

Meng Yingying bit her lip, "Father, did Young Master Xian reject your suggestion?"

"Yes, Xian'an made excuses, saying that the marriage was decided by his parents and that he already had a satisfactory candidate." Magistrate Meng felt somewhat embarrassed.

His wife was just being delusional. Even if he were a noble young man from Shengjing, it wouldn't be someone a woman could easily marry.

"That's exactly what I guessed. I came out to show my face just to prove that I'm not some ugly woman with no face. Maybe then Young Master Xian will change his mind." Meng Yingying said indifferently.

“I was wrong to blame you. You look rather haggard lately. Are you feeling unwell?” Magistrate Meng sensed that something was off about his daughter.

Meng Yingying panicked and touched her face. "Father, I just didn't sleep well last night. Don't worry."

Jiang Changtian didn't make it to the banquet after all; he left early without eating or drinking, afraid of falling into a trap.

Xian'an also ran away with Jiang Changtian.

Little did they know that a tail was following them after they came out.

"Follow me."

"Miss, he's going home. Why should we follow him?" Xiaohe asked, puzzled.

"Just follow them, don't talk nonsense!" Meng Yingying's eyes, though covered in smugness, were filled with determination.

She was determined to succeed or die trying; she couldn't wait any longer.

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The gate to the small courtyard was being knocked on repeatedly.