After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

"The only punishment we're giving you now is locking you up, making you cook, and forbidding you from going out. You can't even handle a few words of gossip?"

"Jiang Zhiwan, isn't this the love you keep saying you have for me? Is this how you show your love for me? It's far too cheap."

"I can't take that responsibility."

Xu Pingan walked out, turned his back, and spoke to Jiang Zhiwan in a righteous and righteous manner.

Jiang Zhiwan was initially full of resentment, and even wanted to pick up a knife and kill someone.

She killed her mother-in-law in her past life, and in this life, if she's pushed too far, she'll want to kill someone too.

But before he could even make a move, Xu Ping'an said these words.

She loosened her clenched fist and said somewhat confusedly, "So, my lord, you still love me, don't you?"

"You don't love Jiang Zhiyun, do you?"

Xu Ping'an wanted to turn around and pursue Jiang Zhiyun, but even a dog would know that given the current situation, Jiang Zhiyun would definitely not accept his family.

This road has been blocked by Jiang Zhiwan and her family.

However, blood ties can always be used to your advantage, whether for better or worse.

Xu Pingan calmly said, "You and Jiang Zhiyun cannot become enemies. In any case, she is now above us. Crushing us is like crushing an ant."

"Do you expect me to apologize to Jiang Zhiyun? Xu Ping'an, we don't know about the others, but are you going to stay silent too?"

“Between Jiang Zhiyun and me, it has never been about apologizing. There is absolutely no way we can make up. I wish she were dead, and she would never want me to live.”

"..."

This is true, and it's also what Jiang Zhiwan was thinking.

Xu Pingan said, "So our family doesn't need to strive for improvement? Does that mean we don't need to worry about anything at home?"

“Jiang Zhiwan, I understand your predicament. But you also need to stand up for yourself. If you were half as capable as Jiang Zhiyun, why would we be in this situation? She wouldn’t even be waiting to beg you.”

"That Xie Shuheng, he actually has such a way out."

Xu Pingan had never thought highly of Xie Shuheng before. Although they were brothers-in-law, they had met at least once.

I felt that Xie Shuheng was rather arrogant, and you could even say that his mental state was unstable, as if he could kill someone at any time.

He had always looked down on such people. But he never expected that this man, whom Xu Ping'an considered a brute and thought would spend his whole life in this barbaric land, would rise so quickly to become a general.

Jiang Zhiwan had enough confidence in Xie Shuheng.

“My lord,” Jiang Zhiwan said earnestly, “you don’t need to bother with them. They’re not exactly honorable people to begin with. Xie Shuheng is a ruthless killer; he can kill whoever he wants. He’s a madman. You should stay away from him.”

"Don't get caught in the crossfire."

Anyway, Jiang Zhiwan had witnessed his brutality in her previous life.

Why hasn't this kind of man exploded yet? Why hasn't he killed Jiang Zhiyun?

"When Jiang Zhiyun marries him, she is in a good mood as the general's wife, but if she angers him in any way, she will surely be killed."

"Killing one's wife is nothing."

Anyway, Jiang Zhiwan was both afraid of him and dared not hate him.

Because Xu Ping'an is too perceptive; he can pick up on any emotion, no matter how subtle.

"Don't worry, I won't provoke Jiang Zhiyun and Xie Shuheng, and you must do the same."

Xu Ping'an said seriously, "As for leveraging connections, you don't need to worry. If I were to take the imperial examination route, it would be best if I had the ability myself. If I didn't have the ability, I could only rely on the brother-in-law of the General of the Southwest Cavalry. Do you think he would not give me face?"

"Even if Jiang Zhiyun is unwilling to acknowledge her relationship with you, isn't our relationship essentially tacitly acknowledged? What's wrong with playing some tricks and taking advantage of her?"

"My lady, you and Jiang Zhiyun have been sisters for so many years, there must be some benefits for you, right? We didn't take much, just used a little reputation, it's nothing."

Xu Ping'an was indeed quick-witted. At this moment, he was not only thinking about how to bribe officials when taking the imperial examination, but also how to use their influence to his advantage when doing business.

We don't do it near Yongquan Village because everyone knows the connection.

So he plans to go to distant places to sell his goods, as long as it's within the southwestern border region. He figured he could handle any messy things that might happen.

Thinking of all this, Xu Ping'an breathed a sigh of relief.

If that's the case, then I really can't get a divorce from Jiang Zhiwan in the future.

I had just started thinking about divorce, wanting to stay away from this shrew, but I never expected that I would actually be unable to get a divorce.

It's really strange. Every time he discovers that Jiang Zhiwan is not suitable for him, he immediately finds a reason why he can't get a divorce.

For Xu Ping'an, the root cause was simply a lack of money.

Because he had no money, he couldn't afford to marry a young wife.

They wanted to take advantage of Jiang Zhiwan, but there was nothing they could do about it.

They'll wait until they have money, and once they've made some, they'll kick Jiang Zhiwan out.

Now, when he goes out to the black market to get loans or to borrow money from gambling dens, he uses a combination of coaxing and deception to get Jiang Zhiwan to sign and put her fingerprint on the documents.

If they divorce, Jiang Zhiwan will be burdened with a mountain of debt, while her family will not lose out no matter what.

Now, with Jiang Zhiyun's family becoming successful, all things combined, Jiang Zhiwan can't let her leave.

Then Xu Ping'an said, "Don't take Mother's words to heart, and don't let them cause you to drift apart from me. Also, you should feel more sorry for Ruonan. Marrying your relative has made things more unsettled in the family, and you are also at fault."

"..."

Jiang Zhiwan regretted her impulsive actions at the time.

If only I had promised Xu Ruonan to an honest, ugly man who was unrelated to me, and then she would have been gone.

These days, they're just creating trouble for themselves.

However, it ended quickly.

My cousin is coming over today. This Xu Ruonan is no good. Since she's not obedient, Jiang Zhiwan is thinking of just getting rid of her.

She doesn't want to meddle in other people's marital affairs.

"I know, my love. We've always understood each other's feelings for one another."

"I didn't take Ruonan to heart. When you ask her out, I've talked things out with Ruonan, and there's no grudge between us. Your sister is my sister too. You know, sometimes I don't think before I speak."

"When it comes to life, who knows what kind of person you'll marry? I feel sorry for her too."

Following Xu Ping'an's words, Jiang Zhiwan felt much more at ease and nodded, "I understand, I'll keep it in mind."

“Our stepmother has grown up a bit and has finally matured.”

"Harmony in the family brings prosperity in everything. If Jiang Zhiyun can manage the family relationships well, so can you. Mother works hard, so help her out more."

"I know, my lord. You can focus on your studies."

"Hmm." At this moment, Xu Ping'an has taken a liking to the daughter of the academy's dean and has been trying every means to pursue her.

Of course, these things wouldn't be told to Jiang Zhiwan.