A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Li Shilang has always been indifferent to family matters.

Yesterday, after drinking a few too many cups of wine at his daughter's wedding, he went to rest at his aunt's place, completely unaware of the earth-shattering event his wife had accomplished.

Madam Li was too lazy to pay attention to him and spent the whole night praying to the gods in the Buddhist hall for things to go smoothly.

He was slightly relieved when the people he had sent to keep watch at the gates of the mansion said that nothing had happened. He drank two cups of ginseng tea to refresh himself, and at daybreak he quietly led his men out of the mansion to find the head of the Li family.

Madam Li was also straightforward. As soon as she entered the door, she kowtowed to the clan leader several times, and then she told him all about her plan to arrange a marriage exchange.

The head of the Li family was furious. He never expected a woman to be so bold, and he angrily told Minister Li to divorce his wife.

Madam Li kowtowed heavily again, "It's all my fault, my niece-in-law. Uncle, please don't get upset."

My niece-in-law only had Mingyue as her child, and I really can't bear to see her marry a eunuch and live out her days alone.

Moreover, our Li family has about ten daughters who are about to reach marriageable age. If one of our sisters were to marry a eunuch, it would be criticized when she were to be married in the future.

Knowing she was deeply guilty, the niece-in-law left the punishment to her uncle.

But please, for the sake of clan honor, help Mingyue out.

Chief Li really wanted to slap her to death, but he raised his hand and ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it.

Finally, in a fit of anger, he slammed his hand on the table and said, "Weren't you so capable?"

"Since everything has been accomplished, why bother with me anymore?"

Seeing that there was a chance, Madam Li quickly said, "The marriage exchange has indeed been arranged, but whether Mingyue can live a stable life as the wife of the heir of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion still depends on the support of her eldest uncle."

The Jiang girl, who was originally to marry into the Zhao family, was exceptionally beautiful and had a generous dowry. If she hadn't confidently claimed that she could win over Xiao, the governor's nephew's wife, she wouldn't have dared to do such a bold thing.

That girl is indeed promising. If Governor Xiao were dissatisfied with the marriage exchange, he would have come knocking on the door last night. Since there's been no reaction, it means he approves.

But on Prince Zhao's side...

The niece-in-law, fearing that the young master Zhao would recognize the bride, had her maid bring medicine. She managed to fool him last night, but this morning…

At this point, Chief Li understood everything.

Four people got married. Jiang's daughter was satisfied, Supervisor Xiao was satisfied, and Mingyue from their family was also satisfied.

So only Prince Zhao was kept in the dark.

It's no wonder the daughter of a fourth-rank official, who once had a generous dowry, was replaced by the daughter of a fifth-rank official with a modest dowry.

But now that the die is cast, he definitely won't be able to get his wife back.

Therefore, there are only two ways to remedy this situation.

They could either force Li Mingyue to admit to the arranged marriage and then demand exorbitant compensation from the Li family.

Either send back Mingyue with a letter of divorce and choose another noblewoman.

Of course, the Li family will still have to pay out of pocket.

After all, the value of a first wife is different from that of a second wife. The mother and daughter's selfishness disrupted someone else's good marriage, so they should make some kind of response.

Don't talk about evidence.

They're not stupid; even without evidence, they know who did it.

Not only will the Li family girl lose money, but her reputation will also be damaged. It's a classic case of losing both wife and army.

Chief Li sighed, "I heard from your aunt that you are quite capable. Since you've come to see me, you must already have a plan."

Tell me, how do you want me to help you and your daughter?

Madam Li's eyes immediately lit up with joy. "My niece-in-law is worried that Mingyue is too young and might be frightened into saying something wrong, so she asks her uncle to make a trip to the Duke of Ningguo's mansion."

The arranged marriage was a twist of fate, a cruel joke. We must let the Zhao family know that Mingyue also has a clan to rely on; we can't just become their punching bag.

As they spoke, Madam Li took out two thousand taels of silver notes and respectfully placed them on the table.

"Uncle, if Mingyue can secure her position as the Crown Prince's wife, it will be considered a high-status marriage, and the marriages of our cousins ​​can also be arranged in a more favorable way."

Chief Li glanced at the silver note and raised an eyebrow; he understood what the other party meant.

Arranged marriage is a union between two people of the same sex.

They connect people and form alliances of interest.

Li Mingyue's father is indeed not impressive, but it would be a different story if he stood behind Li Mingyue as the head of the Li family.

The Ningguo Duke's Mansion, though possessing a noble title, had long since declined, and apart from Zhao Chengye, it had no other notable figures.

But the Li family is different. They have many descendants who are accomplished, and even if they are just minor officials, together they form a huge network of connections.

Haha, who says women are all short-sighted and have long hair? Look at this female Zhuge Liang, she's got it all figured out – coercion and enticement.

If he doesn't agree.

This means that the family of a fifth-rank official is going up against the family of the Duke of Ningguo. Li Mingyue will naturally not fare well, but it will also implicate the reputation of the girls in the clan.

However, if I were to acknowledge this marriage in the name of the entire Li family and make certain promises, it would be a win-win situation for everyone.

Even if the Ningguo Duke's Mansion can't help them with the affairs of the previous dynasty, Li Mingyue can use the title of the Crown Prince's wife to help the girls in her clan rise to a higher social class.

Chief Li was a sensible man and never thought of using the girls' connections to gain any benefit.

But as the head of the clan, he couldn't ignore the negative consequences if Li Mingyue were to be divorced.

Chief Li eventually agreed to support Li Mingyue, but he also set conditions.

Since the mother and daughter almost ruined the reputation of the entire Li family because of their recklessness, they will use their own money to purchase 100 mu of sacrificial land for the clan.

Madam Li seemed to have been prepared, and without saying a word, she took out another two thousand taels and placed them on the table.

Clan Chief Li nodded, turned around and left. The two carriages headed straight for the Duke of Ningguo's mansion.

The old man was also thinking that if that girl Mingyue had the same cunning and shrewdness as her mother, she would really be worth training.

Despite the current decline of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion, Zhao Chengye, who has become the apprentice of the Left Prime Minister, is still a rare young talent.

Given time, it is not impossible to restore the glory of your household.

Duke Ning's Mansion.

When the Duchess heard that the Li family patriarch and Li Mingyue's mother had arrived, she was furious.

As soon as the old woman led the people in, he slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "You Li family still have the nerve to show your face here? Are you here to take your shameless daughter?"

When Madam Li entered the room, she had a stern face. Upon hearing these words, she immediately spat out a curse.

"Although my Li family is a small and humble household, it cannot compare to the powerful and influential Duke's mansion. However, we have been a family of scholars for generations, producing ten Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations).

My daughter is an innocent and virtuous girl; you can't slander her with just a few words.

"Innocent and pure? What innocent and pure girl would drug a man?"

"You didn't want to marry a eunuch, so you switched my chosen daughter-in-law and are now clinging to my son. You're not only shameless, but also malicious."

"I'm vicious, why don't you say your son is blind and lustful?"

It was just a series of coincidences that they got into the wrong bridal sedan chair. When Chief Supervisor Xiao was going through the wedding ceremony, he realized something was wrong. If you hadn't already entered the bridal chamber, why would you have been unable to switch?

Hand over my daughter right now.

Even if I take her home, I will never leave her here for you to torment.

Before anything has even happened, you've already started throwing mud at our Li family, one bucket after another. Who knows how many more vicious tricks you have in store for us?

My Mingyue is just a teenage girl; how could she possibly compete with you?

They even accused my daughter of drugging him! Are they planning to put a witchcraft doll on her and say she bewitched your son so he could consummate the marriage?

Madam Li's scathing and stingy accusations infuriated the Duchess, turning her face ashen. Even the Li family patriarch couldn't help but find it amusing.

What a clever preemptive strike! It's rude to stir up trouble; indeed, women and petty people are difficult to deal with.