May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

With nothing else to do, Wen Yuanshu began to seriously consider her relationship with Lu Chengyuan.

That day, Old Madam Wen strolled into her courtyard and saw her sitting there lost in thought, so she went up to her and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

“Mother,” Wen Yuanshu quickly stood up and took a few steps forward to greet her, “Why have you come at this time?”

"I was just taking a stroll in the courtyard when I came across this place," said Madam Wen. "It's been a while since we finished dealing with the girls' school. Have you recovered yet?"

Wen Yuanshu nodded: "My mother asked Zheng Mama to cook delicious food for me non-stop, and I've even gained weight."

Madam Wen immediately burst into laughter: "That's nothing at all, in my opinion it's far from enough."

Wen Yuanshu lowered her head, moved closer to Old Madam Wen, and said, "Mother, I've been thinking about Lu Chengyuan and me these past few days..."

Seeing Wen Yuanshu's cheeks flush, Old Madam Wen knew what she meant and patted her hand, saying, "Chengyuan is a good boy. If you can really get married to him, it will be a good thing."

“But…” Wen Yuanshu bit her lip, “Even if Lu Chengyuan didn’t care about the annulment of the engagement, Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu must have…”

"Are you worried about them?" Old Madam Wen raised an eyebrow. "Then you should be even more at ease. Ever since your divorce, your Aunt Lu has been sending me a letter every month, asking when you're willing to marry Cheng Yuan."

The two families were old friends and had a very close relationship; otherwise, they wouldn't have arranged a marriage between their two children so early on.

“Your father is also quite annoyed by your Uncle Lu, but I think it’s best if you figure this out yourself, so I didn’t ask your father to urge you.”

Every word Madam Wen uttered was something Wen Yuanshu hadn't expected.

She had assumed that the annulment of the engagement would have caused a major rift between the two families, but she never expected...

"So, if you've thought it through, then get married," Madam Wen said with a smile. "Besides, once you and Chengyuan are married, you two will be living in the capital, and you won't see those two elders more than a few times a year, so don't think too much about it."

At this point, Madam Wen couldn't help but feel sorry for him again.

Back then, Wen Yuanshu would never have been so hesitant in her actions.

That damned Marquis Anyuan's mansion!

"Hmm..." Wen Yuanshu nodded thoughtfully.

“However,” Madam Wen changed the subject, “the timing is not good now. The barbarian chieftain is about to enter the capital, and Cheng Yuan will definitely be too busy to get away. We should wait until the barbarian chieftain leaves before discussing this matter.”

This is a big deal.

Wen Yuanshu nodded: "Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Madam Wen suddenly burst out laughing: "Your second brother was saying just a couple of days ago that Chengyuan is now like a gigolo in our household. I didn't expect that we'd have good news so soon."

"male concubines..."

Her second brother really knows how to talk.

However, this also resolved one of Wen Yuanshu's doubts.

Two days ago, Lu Chengyuan didn't step out of her courtyard at all, which couldn't possibly have escaped everyone's notice. But since the Wen family knew, why didn't they say anything to her?

So they were treating Lu Chengyuan like a gigolo.

This explanation actually makes sense inexplicably.

Wen Yuanshu's expression turned somewhat strange.

-

Soon, the day arrived for the barbarian leader to enter the capital.

The mission began sending people back and forth between the capital and the city from a distance of over 100 miles away, so that the capital could accurately keep track of the time.

It was dusk, and the setting sun was like melting gold.

Golden light bathed the earth, gilding the majestic city walls with a majestic golden glow. The banners atop the walls fluttered in the afterglow of the setting sun, making the scene even more spectacular.

All the civil and military officials, dressed in their court robes, gathered in the solemn and majestic Golden Palace. Lu Chengyuan and the commander of the Left Imperial Guard, responsible for the palace's defense, stood on either side of the emperor, serving as the emperor's personal guards.

The barbarian leader, Huyanzhuo, dressed in formal attire, slowly walked into the area.

Hu Yanzhuo looked to be in his early twenties, very young. He was tall, with a high nose, deep-set eyes, and thin lips, possessing a handsomeness unlike that of the men of Da Zhao.