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

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The candle had burned down to its last bit, and Jiang Zhiyun's legs felt weak.

When her face turned bright red and she could hardly breathe, Xie Shuheng finally released her.

His neck was tilted back, and his veins bulged.

His lips were slightly parted, and a thin layer of sweat covered his forehead.

Perhaps because they were so close, Jiang Zhiyun could hear each other's rapid breathing.

Then Xie Shuheng turned around, immediately got up and walked outside.

Jiang Zhiyun gradually regained consciousness.

After letting the cold wind blow in for a bit, I quickly locked the door from the inside. Feeling a little uneasy, I felt restless inside.

Everything happened so fast, it was all unexpected. Xie Shuheng's appearance was rather frightening.

She touched the corner of her lips, then stood there, stunned. Suddenly, she didn't know how to face Xie Shuheng.

"dong dong dong"

A rhythmic knocking sound came from the door.

Jiang Zhiyun stood at the door, unsure whether to open it or not. Then Xie Shuheng's gentle yet husky voice came through: "Don't worry, I won't come in."

"Yunniang, I'll sleep outside."

Hearing the continued splashing of water outside, Jiang Zhiyun lay on the bed, feeling somewhat agitated. Now she understood why Xie Shuheng always took cold showers…

She was really careless tonight.

I fell asleep while thinking about it.

The next day, Zhang returned home looking beautiful with her son Yang Ge'er. But when she saw her son sitting upright in the main room, she felt her heart shatter with a "clang".

What happened to what I thought was a foolproof plan?

Before Zhang could even question her son, Xie Shuheng looked at her coldly and said, "Mother, you're back?"

"Ah...yes. I took Yang-ge'er inside first. Oh dear, that child was restless all night. Last night I went to get some mending work, and then I got tired and fell asleep at the embroiderer's house with Yang-ge'er."

She seemed to be muttering to herself as she was about to go inside.

Then Xie Shuheng said indifferently, "In the future, there should be no next time."

"..." Zhang was so frightened that her hand trembled.

No, what kind of son scares his mother like that! Xie Shuheng just now looked like he was interrogating a criminal.

Their appearance was far too terrifying.

However, under pressure, Zhang swallowed hard and said directly, "Mother was wrong."

"I'm just concerned about whether you and Yunniang have consummated your relationship yet."

She was somewhat exasperated; she had gone to such lengths to help, yet it was still completely useless.

"..." Xie Shuheng gave her a look.

Zhang dared not ask any further questions.

My heart is dead.

It seems this son is truly beyond saving. Perhaps it's a done deal.

In the future, when it comes to having grandchildren, one must learn to let go of such things.

Zhang thought about many things for no apparent reason, and tears welled up in her eyes. Then she wiped away her tears and said, "I know, Mother is going inside."

"Don't worry, even if you can't manage, I will find a way to keep Yunniang. She's a good girl. It's our family that has wronged her."

Xie Shuheng didn't understand what her mother's incoherent words meant; she just found it a bit strange.

But as long as she doesn't cause trouble, it's fine.

Jiang Zhiyun came out of the house after tidying up and saw Zhang Shi crying. Xie Shuheng, with a stern face like Guan Yu, was interrogating his mother.

She instinctively went over to wipe her mother-in-law's tears.

Then she said, "Mother, don't be sad. Rest well. I'll go to the stall to sell noodles today."

Not knowing how to face Xie Shuheng, she decided to pretend she hadn't seen him and leave.

When they came out to the door, Xie Shuheng draped a cloak over her shoulders: "It's still a bit chilly in the morning, wear more clothes."

"Hmm." Jiang Zhiyun's eyes darted away.

Then Xie Shuheng continued, "Last night was my fault."

His sincere gaze made it impossible for her not to mention it, even if she didn't want to.

Jiang Zhiyun nodded, as if she could already tell that his voice sounded a little hoarse, probably because he had caught a cold.

I didn't care much, but I thought I should remind them of our previous relationship.

Jiang Zhiyun simply said, "I don't remember what happened last night."

"In the future, I urge you, my lord, to restrain yourself and return to propriety, and to live a good life as husband and wife. We are not like others, each living our own lives, and I think you haven't forgotten that either."

"Hmm." It was something they had discussed together before, but now that Jiang Zhiyun said it, he felt a little empty.

"There will be no further surprises regarding last night's events."

After hearing this, Jiang Zhiyun breathed a sigh of relief: "Remember to take your medicine on time today. I'm going to the market to sell noodles."

The braised pork that was prepared earlier has all been cut up. It's meant to be served cold, so now we're adding the previously ground chili powder, noodles, broth, and mushrooms.

We walked towards the market.

After selling everything prepared today, we'll rest tomorrow and then go up the mountain to gather herbs. We can make a good amount of money from the herbs that Doctor Cai Su needs.

Zhang also quickly came out and stood beside Jiang Zhiyun: "Yunniang, I'm going."

"Come on, I'll go with you."

"Okay." Having a helper is always a good thing.

As for Yang Ge'er, he nodded obediently: "Auntie, Grandma, I'll be waiting for you to come back!"

"Auntie, I'll be waiting for you to come back and make something delicious!"

"Mmm!" Jiang Zhiyun also liked the little one at this moment, finding him more and more adorable the more she looked at him.

Before, it looked like a skinny little monkey, but now it has bright, sparkling eyes and is a well-behaved creature. It's good no matter what.

As I left home to take out the pot and other utensils for cooking noodles, I happened to run into Jiang Zhiwan and Xu Ping'an riding in an oxcart.

It seemed as if they were waiting at Jiang Zhiyun's doorstep on purpose.

Upon seeing her, he said, "Yunniang, there are no oxcarts left in Yongquan Village right now; they're all helping out at my teahouse."

"Unfortunately, Xu Ping'an and I are in the car right now, so we can't help you."

“I don’t need my elder sister’s help,” Jiang Zhiyun said.

"Your brother-in-law dotes on me. Because he's afraid I'll overwork myself, he takes me to the teahouse at the end of the alley. But what about your husband? Why is Xie Shuheng never seen with you?"

"Was marrying you just for show?" Jiang Zhiwan chuckled, leaning on Xu Ping'an's shoulder, happier than anyone else.

Before Jiang Zhiyun could speak, Zhang said, "Wan Niang, I haven't said anything because you are Yun Niang's elder sister. But now I really can't bear it anymore."

Jiang Zhiwan sneered: "You want to instruct me?"

"It's not about giving advice. Respectable women don't need to constantly reveal their private affairs to us."

"I've seen those brothels before, just like yours. A beautiful and charming woman like you shouldn't be like that."

The phrase "brothel style" completely enraged Jiang Zhiwan.

She pointed at Zhang and cursed, "I'm the owner of a teahouse, and now I'm a big shot in the village. How dare you, an exile, speak to me like this? Aren't you afraid I'll tell the soldiers guarding you, and Zhang will get whipped!"

But Zhang looked completely innocent and sincere, saying, "What? Are the soldiers going to interfere with me just because I'm stating the facts?"