To divorce his wife, the top scholar preferred being cuckolded to wearing a red hat.

The story of "catching a son-in-law after the list of successful candidates" is true. Just as they say, it was staged for everyone to see, so that her relationship with him could be made public.

After that, whether it was an engagement or a marriage, everyone thought it was a natural thing and naturally didn't think about anything else.

Hearing Su Mingyue's words, He Fuyi couldn't help but retort, "Young Master Ye, have you been staying at home for too long and don't even know these things? Miss Su brought the top scholar home on the very day the results were announced. I imagine the Fu family will propose marriage to the Su family after the thank-you banquet."

"Although Scholar Fu is talented, his family background is far inferior to that of the Su family. How could Prime Minister Su agree to this?"

“You know how much Prime Minister Su dotes on this Miss Su.” He Boyi suddenly remembered something: “I remember you seemed to like that brat from the Su family, right? It’s a pity she died young. With your health, you can probably go to the underworld to reunite with her sooner, and maybe you two can become a couple.”

"Who can say for sure how long someone will live? Some people are perfectly healthy, but they can pass away at any time. Although I am riddled with ailments, as long as I don't talk nonsense, I think I can live a few more years without any problem."

"It's been years, but your mouth hasn't changed at all. It's a pity your body isn't as good as your mouth," He Boyi sneered.

"Thank you for still caring about me after all these years."

He Boyi was humiliated.

Who cares about him?

A short while later, Fu Jingsheng arrived.

The people around him joked, "Lord Fu, when are you going to the Su residence to propose marriage? You're keeping Miss Su waiting too long."

"Soon." Fu Jingsheng's face was flushed from drinking a little, and he looked radiant as he listened to this.

"Lord Fu, we're all looking forward to your wedding banquet."

"When you become successful in the future, don't forget us."

Hearing everyone's praise, Fu Jingsheng was overjoyed. He raised his glass in return, saying, "Don't worry, everyone, I'll let you all know if there's any news."

"Lord Fu is truly blessed. He has caught the eye of Miss Su as soon as he achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination. He is sure to have a bright future ahead of him."

Su Mingyue also raised her wine glass to congratulate Fu Jingsheng: "I heard that the Su family has two legitimate daughters. I am not in good health and rarely go out. I wonder if Young Master Fu is going to marry the eldest daughter and the second daughter?"

"Ye Wushuang, what are you saying? The eldest daughter of the Su family was abducted years ago, and there has been no news of her since. The one Lord Fu wants to marry is naturally the second daughter of the Su family, Miss Su Ziyu." He Boyi and Ye Wushuang didn't get along, and seeing Ye Wushuang stand up to cause trouble, he naturally couldn't stand it.

Fu Jingsheng was unaware that the Su family had two legitimate daughters.

He had always thought that the Su family only had one legitimate daughter, Su Ziyu. It turned out that there was an older legitimate sister, but she was kidnapped when she was young and there was no news of her now.

“Yes, she’s all gone. Who still remembers her?” Ye Wu’s eyes were filled with desolation.

Seeing the disappointment in Ye Gongzi's eyes, Fu Jingsheng knew that he must have some connection with the eldest daughter of the Su family.

However, he cleverly pretended not to notice and told everyone to eat and drink well.

Su Mingyue stayed inside for only a short while before making an excuse that she wasn't feeling well and left early.

Xingchun breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the Fu residence.

"Madam, I was so worried just now." Xingchun patted her chest, "I was afraid that Young Master Fu would recognize us."

"My skin is a little darker than usual, and I'm dressed as a man. Plus, he would never have imagined that I would be here. How could he possibly have thought that I was Su Mingyue?"

“Madam, I thought you went in to reveal that you are Madam Fu, but you did nothing. Why bother?”

"I'm just bored, so I'll join in the fun." Su Mingyue isn't in a hurry to cause trouble right now. Fu Jingsheng and Su Ziyu haven't officially gotten married yet, so she's not in a rush.

If they really want to cause trouble, they should wait until Fu Jingsheng and Su Ziyu are officially engaged.

If she stirs up trouble now, they can simply deny it to the death. One is in a high position of power, and the other is the top scholar in the imperial examination. What can she do to them?

“This trip wasn’t entirely useless.” Su Mingbai adjusted his hair ornament.

"Madam, how did you know that the Su family has two legitimate daughters?"

“Use your brain.” Su Ming glanced at her. “I have quite a few businesses in the capital. If I can’t even find out this much, how can I do business in the capital?”

"Hehe." Xingchun chuckled, "Madam is indeed capable."

Back at the farm in the evening, just as I was about to go to sleep, the window was suddenly pushed open, and a tall, slender figure stained with blood rolled in.

Su Mingyue was so shocked that she stood up immediately.

Before she could cry out in alarm, a long sword was pointed directly at her brow: "Woman, if you dare to make a sound, I will make you disappear right now."

Hearing his threatening words, Su Mingyue calmed down considerably.

She recognized that the sword the other person was holding was made in the palace, and that the clothes and accessories he wore indicated that he was of high status.

His hands were clasped together, his face flushed with panic, but he tried to remain calm: "Who are you? What are you doing here? Do you need any help?"

Seeing that she was sensible and stopped making a fuss, the man in black calmly ordered, "Have someone bring in a basin of water to treat my wounds. Remember not to tell anyone, or the people in your entire village will not survive."

Su Mingyue rolled her eyes. He was always threatening people and didn't seem to care about human life. Who did he think he was, the current emperor?

But the other party had a sword in his hand, his eyes were filled with murderous intent, and his tone was also unpleasant.

She coughed lightly, pretending to say, "Xingchun."

"Madam, have you caught a chill?"

"My feet suddenly feel cold. I'm going to bring a basin of hot water to warm them up."

Xingchun knew that her master was weak and often felt cold in the middle of the night, so she didn't think much of it and immediately ordered someone to fetch water.

The hot water arrived shortly afterward. He woke up and wanted to come in and serve her, but Su Mingyue told her to leave the water there and go to sleep, and to come and clean it up the next morning.

After Xingchun closed the door, Su Mingyue dragged the man hiding behind the curtain out and was shocked to see the horrifying wound on his chest.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and help." The man ripped open his clothes, revealing his muscular chest.

It was covered with countless wounds.

This time, he was injured by a hidden weapon that pierced his skin. The weapon was slightly off-center; otherwise, no matter how strong he was, he would have died from it.

Su Mingyue took a deep breath, wanting to see what this man's identity was.

The man pulled out the hidden weapon, and blood gushed out like it was free. He quickly tapped it on his body a few times, and the bleeding slowed down noticeably.

"It's poisoned." Su Mingbai immediately recognized the poison on the hidden weapon. He took out a first-aid kit: "You're lucky, I happen to have some antidote."

I opened the bottle cap and sprinkled it on.

The bloodstains congealed at a speed visible to the naked eye.