Chu Shun’s words were not without aim.
This ti going to the Zhou family to greet the bride, not only the Heir of Marquis Beining, but even Chu Shun and Zhao Xu felt the hostility from the Zhou family’s other sons-in-law towards the Heir of Marquis Beining.
At first, Chu Shun and Zhao Xu thought their hostility was because the Heir of Marquis Beining had picked Zhou family’s last golden flower, after all, Miss Zhou Qi was Old Master Zhou’s youngest daughter and the only one not yet out of the boudoir.
But in the end, it was not that at all. Old Master Zhou had no sons, and Miss Zhou Qi was cross-dressing as a man and refusing to marry as a ans to bring in a son-in-law, so soone could inherit the Zhou family’s estate and relieve Old Master Zhou’s worries.
Who could have predicted that when following Old Master Zhou to the capital to broaden her knowledge, she encountered the careless Heir of Marquis Beining, who took her as a brother and hugged her. If it were just a hug, it would be fine; if no one knew, her reputation wouldn’t be tarnished, but Miss Zhou Qi had no issue, whereas the Heir of Marquis Beining had trouble...
The notorious na spread across the country, Xu can only disclose her cross-dressing to break the rumors.
Miss Zhou Qi married, and there was no one to inherit the Zhou family’s vast estate, prompting the Zhou family mbers to send their children to Old Master Zhou for him to choose.
Old Master Zhou was furious.
Originally having no son was already a thorn in Old Master Zhou’s heart, coupled with the reluctance of sending off his youngest daughter in marriage, and now a bunch of people sending sons and grandsons for him to adopt—wasn’t this just adding to his annoyance?
In a fit of anger, Old Master Zhou announced he already had a chosen heir.
Zhou family mbers all inquired who it was, Old Master Zhou didn’t say, only said he made a will, entrusted it to Marquis Dongxiang for safekeeping. If unfortunately, he passed away, Marquis Dongxiang would support the new head to inherit all Zhou family estates, and no one was to interfere.
Old Master Zhou made this statent publicly.
Before Old Master Zhou went to the capital this ti, no one knew that Old Master Zhou was close with Marquis Dongxiang.
For so many years, Zhou family hadn’t ceased cursing Marquis Dongxiang.
The reason being that every year, when Zhou family’s cargo ships passed the foot of Qingyun Mountain, they were often robbed of food and money by Marquis Dongxiang.
The road under Qingyun Mountain was the most convenient route, sotis to avoid robbery, people detoured, and sotis, unable to deliver on ti, took risks.
After being robbed for two to three years, Old Master Zhou learned a lesson; no matter what the cargo ships carried, the bandits of Qingyun Mountain only wanted food and money, with food being a priority.
Afterward, Zhou family’s cargo ships passing under Qingyun Mountain would bring an extra boat of grain... freely given to Qingyun Mountain.
In the eyes of Zhou family mbers, Qingyun Mountain bandits were their enemies, most wishing for the court to eliminate them.
Who would’ve thought, Qingyun Mountain bandits were Flying Tiger Army, and their Old Master Zhou and Marquis Dongxiang were friends, being robbed was a disguised way of sending food to Qingyun Mountain?
Even the will entrusted to Marquis Dongxiang, showing the relationship was ironclad.
Zhou family’s estate was grown under Old Master Zhou’s hand, who he decided to give it to for inheritance was nobody’s business.
And the reason the Heir of Marquis Beining could marry Miss Zhou Qi was because Dongxiang Marquis’s wife acted as a matchmaker, speaking of connections, Zhou family’s other six sons-in-law were far removed from Marquis Dongxiang...
Inevitably, everyone suspected the Heir of Marquis Beining was chosen by Old Master Zhou as the heir.
Zhou family estates spanned Daqi, wealthy enough to rival the nation, watching such a big piece of at being snatched by the Heir of Marquis Beining, could Zhou family mbers be happy?
No matter the wedding day, should the Heir of Marquis Beining care about face, previously, Zhou family’s elder said the Heir of Marquis Beining had decent knowledge and not to make the questions posed by officials too simple.
Zhou family mbers took chicken feathers as orders, making the questions tricky, the Heir of Marquis Beining, Chu Shun, and Zhao Xu nearly didn’t manage.
Chu Shun couldn’t dare imagine how miserable it would be if the Heir of Marquis Beining went alone.
As for Old Master Zhou’s will, Chu Shun thought it must be fictitious, given the ambition shown by Zhou family mbers, it had nearly beco a risk for Old Master Zhou; having a will in Marquis Dongxiang’s hands provided so security for Old Master Zhou.
Old Master Zhou was generous and kind to clan mbers, but if another beca the head, they may not be as easygoing as Old Master Zhou.
With the will in Marquis Dongxiang’s hands, who dared prod Marquis Dongxiang?
Besides, seeing a battle looming, Marquis Dongxiang would surely be going to the front, did they intend to inquire at the border?
All the anger could only be vented on the Heir of Marquis Beining.
Thinking about the marriage between the Heir of Marquis Beining and Miss Zhou Qi, Chu Shun couldn’t help but sigh for his good brother.
The return journey took eleven full days, the Heir of Marquis Beining and Miss Zhou Qi hadn’t exchanged a single word...
Prince NanAn asked how to play tricks on the bridal chamber later, Chu Shun listened and said, "Better not play tricks on the bridal chamber today."
"How can there be no ssing up the bridal chamber? Brother Mu is marrying only once in this lifeti, miss it now, there’ll be no next chance," Prince NanAn disagreed.
They left, he was stuck in the Prince Mansion and almost went insane.
Today he planned to fully enjoy himself.
Chu Shun patted Prince NanAn’s shoulder, whispered, "Brother Mu instructed you and Brother Yuan not to disturb him sleeping on the beam, and he’d host you for drinks another day."
Prince NanAn, "...."
Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion, "...."
"Sleeping on the beam?" Prince NanAn’s mouth twitched.
He and Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion exchanged a glance, then both looked at Chu Shun.
Chu Shun shrugged.
This sounded like a joke, but he really wasn’t joking.
On the way back to the capital, seeing the Heir of Marquis Beining in poor spirits, Chu Shun patted his shoulder in jest, "About to experience one of life’s four great joys, can’t you be a bit happier, don’t frown like that?"
The Heir of Marquis Beining sighed, "When I think about being alone with her, I get a bit nervous."
"At the banquet, have them pour a few jars of wine," the Heir of Marquis Beining said.
"Fortify yourself with drink? Just pretend to be drunk, won’t you?" Chu Shun said.
"I want to be genuinely drunk," the Heir of Marquis Beining feeling weary.
"You’re not planning to consummate the marriage?" Chu Shun asked.
"Consummate what? I’ll sleep on the floor, please don’t ss up the bridal chamber, leave so dignity," the Heir of Marquis Beining lanted.
"...."
"Spending the wedding night sleeping on the floor is too disgraceful, isn’t it?" Chu Shun said.
"You’re our brother, it’s a small matter if you lose face, but we can’t lose face for us guys."
"...."
"Can I sleep on the beam, alright?" the Heir of Marquis Beining feeling weary.
"...."
The above was the original conversation.
After Chu Shun finished speaking, he looked at Prince NanAn and said, "Although Brother Mu wants to drink himself drunk, I think it’s better to give him less alcohol, what if he falls off the beam?"
Prince NanAn, "...."
Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion, "...."
Su Jin stood beside them, truly using great effort not to laugh out loud.
Xie Jingchen’s mouth twitched repeatedly.
With Chu Shun around, the Heir of Marquis Beining could forget sleeping on the floor.
Now, adding Prince NanAn and Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion, even sleeping on the beam wouldn’t be peaceful.
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