Confiscating property? A stunningly beautiful substitute bride empties the national treasury and is

“Mother, if we send Qingqian back, her reputation will be ruined. How will she ever get married? Besides, she was thrown out by the Song family to be a substitute bride, so her life will definitely be difficult.”

If the Song family implicates her in this matter, she will most likely be sold off. Chuan'er cannot be so cruel as to only think of herself, so Chuan'er agrees to this marriage.

Seeing that the old lady didn't object, Song Qingqian immediately panicked and hurriedly retorted:

"No, don't admit it! I don't want to marry you. I want to go back to the Song family. I don't care about reputation or anything like that. I think you're quite open-minded..."

Song Qingqian's words immediately caused a huge uproar at the wedding banquet.

What? She doesn't want to get married?

The man before me is none other than Lu Jingchuan, a young general with a distinguished military record, whom countless noble ladies in the capital flock to.

His elder sister was a high-ranking imperial concubine, and his elder brother was a high-ranking official, the Grand Secretary…

"Bei Chu, Bei Mu! Take the matchmaker and maids and escort the young mistress back to her bridal chamber!"

Lu Jingchuan then gave the order.

"Lu Jingchuan, what do you mean? Don't you understand? I don't want to get married!!!"

"What are you waiting for? Take him back!"

Having just broken the old Taoist's spell, Song Qingqian was exhausted and had no strength left to deal with the two guards. She watched as she was helped into the bridal chamber.

She was utterly speechless. He seemed like a perfectly nice person, so how could he be so unreasonable? She had already said she didn't want to, wasn't this just forcing her into a marriage? Was he going to force her to consummate the marriage later?

After watching the guests leave, Lu Jingchuan addressed them, saying, "Today is a celebratory banquet held at our Marquis's residence. Everyone should eat and drink to their heart's content and enjoy themselves!"

The old matriarch sighed, handed the place over to Madam Bai and the steward, and pulled Lu Jingchuan out of the wedding banquet.

"Weren't you quite fond of the eldest daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

The old lady pressed on, saying that she had also met the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. Although she couldn't compare to Song Qingqian, she was still a genuine beauty.

Lu Jingchuan said with a serious expression, "Mother, don't believe everything you hear. I've only met her once, how could I possibly like her? Please don't tarnish that girl's reputation."

"Didn't you take a second look at that girl at the victory banquet? The Imperial Concubine secretly sent word back that she thinks Jiang Meier is alright, and the marriage can be arranged."

Lu Jingchuan was suddenly amused and annoyed by his elder sister and mother's actions. He retorted, "Then why are you making me take their place today?"

The old lady looked troubled: "Isn't there no other way? Your second brother has escaped, and we can't lose face for the Imperial Concubine. Besides, the Song family is a good match for your second brother, but not for you."

"Tell your mother the truth, you don't like this girl anymore? Actually, I can accept her as a concubine, but as the legal wife..."

“Mother, I think this girl is a good person. She is calm and composed in the face of things, and she speaks her mind frankly and openly. She is a true person. I am away from the manor most of the time. I hope you can rest assured that I can marry someone like her to stay by your side.”

"You…"

The old lady sighed repeatedly.

"Alright, since you're satisfied, I won't say anything more. Go to the bridal chamber, I'll go lie down in the palace."

"Mother, it's so late and the palace gates are about to close. How about Chuan'er goes tomorrow?"

Lu Jingchuan always felt uneasy.

"No, I must speak to the Imperial Concubine about this today. The Song family has gone too far!"

After patting Lu Jingchuan on the shoulder, the old lady turned and went back to her room to change her clothes before getting into a carriage and heading to the palace.

Inside the bridal chamber, Song Qingqian leisurely ate some snacks while waiting for Lu Jingchuan to return.

There were ten guards at the entrance, and two old women and four maids inside the bridal chamber. There was no point in her escaping now.

Besides, the second son of the Lu family has already run away. If she were to run away as well, what difference would it make between her and that纨绔 (playboy)?

Well, what's done is done. The marriage is already arranged. Anyway, Lu Jingchuan didn't feel wronged that she, a concubine's daughter, was paired with a general with outstanding military achievements, so she didn't care at all.

"General!"

A commotion came from outside the courtyard. Song Qingqian stuffed the last osmanthus cake into her mouth, and then her eyes met Lu Jingchuan's…

"You guys go down first!"

After giving his instructions, Lu Jingchuan sat down in the chair next to him.

"Are you very hungry? Did you not eat anything at the Song residence this morning?"

Lu Jingchuan's gentle smile was like the warm sun in winter, making Song Qingqian's heart skip a beat. His beauty was truly captivating...

"If that's not enough, I'll have the maid bring some more in."

"No... no need!"

Song Qingqian quickly waved her hand. What was Lu Jingchuan trying to do? Was he trying to seduce her with a gentle touch? That couldn't be.

But his smile was so warm and approachable, his eyes like the moon, curving into a clear pool, that it was indeed hard for anyone to stay alert all the time...

Lu Jingchuan smiled and said, "I heard clearly what you said at the wedding banquet about not wanting to. If you really don't want to, I won't touch you. Just stay in the Marquis's mansion and be at ease. If you really find a husband you like in the future, and he doesn't care about these things, I can divorce you."

"General, why is this?"

Song Qingqian was even more confused. Since they were going to be apart anyway, why wouldn't they let her leave? She held the title of a general's wife, and if she went out, she might attract hatred.

Lu Jingchuan slowly explained, "I can guarantee that you will not be bullied and will be safe and sound while you are in the General's Mansion. Besides, I will be leaving the capital soon, so I feel at ease leaving you with my mother."

After a moment's thought, Song Qingqian nodded: "Alright then. If the general ever meets a woman he likes, I will definitely give up my seat for her and tell her that the general has always been a virgin."

She then poured two glasses of wine and offered one to Lu Jingchuan.

"It would be a pleasure to cooperate with you!"

Song Qing smiled faintly, her already beautiful features becoming even more radiant. Her bright red wedding dress made her seem to glow, and she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Lu Jingchuan was suddenly stunned, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

"Lu Jingchuan?"

"it is good!"

Lu Jingchuan took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp to cover up his earlier lapse in composure.

"You rest well, I'll go to another room."

"and many more…"

Song Qingqian stopped him in time and told Lu Jingchuan the gossip about Song Qianchou.

Although she didn't believe it either, she understood the phrase "merit overshadowing the master." The Marquis's mansion was currently enjoying great power, and now that Lu Jingchuan had won another victory, it was inevitable that some people would have ideas...

"broken!"

Lu Jingchuan jumped up from his chair and was about to leave when Song Qingqian quickly grabbed him.

"what happened?"

“Mother has just entered the palace, and my eldest brother has not returned yet. This is not right. I have to go and check on him.”

"Change your clothes before you go!"

After seeing Lu Jingchuan off, Song Qingqian quickly locked the door.

With a thought, she quickly opened the space, thankfully the ghost messenger wasn't trying to fool her.

In the boundless space, fog filled the air, making everything unrecognizable.

Song Qingqian knew that everything was the same as in her previous life; as long as she filled in the gaps, the fog would dissipate on its own.

She quickly logged into her Pinduoduo account on the big screen, and when she saw her balance, she was so angry she almost vomited blood. She really had been penniless by the ghost messengers.