Chapter 4: Wife?

Secret?

What secret?

Su Liyan looked at Lu Yuan with a face full of curiosity.

And Lu Yuan, after looking around, spoke mysteriously:

"My great-uncle was a vanguard general before, but he died on the battlefield, and even his children are gone; all the family property was left to me~."

"Do you know what a 'three-in, three-out' large courtyard is? Did you see the courtyard you just went to? That whole thing is called a three-in, three-out."

However, that courtyard houses over a hundred people, while mine belongs to me alone.

Moreover, I also have two shops in the market~

As for the matter of money, Lu Yuan didn't say.

These two aren't married yet; besides, even if they were, Lu Yuan wouldn't plan to say it.

Nowadays, in this world, it's the masters who control the money.

Anyway, just let Su Liyan know that I have money.

After hearing Lu Yuan's words, Su Liyan's face filled with astonishment—this…… Brother Yuan is still a landlord??

And a three-in, three-out grand residence??

When Su Liyan wore a look of astonishment, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said:

"What, you don't believe me? Come on, I'll take you to see; I also need to handle my shops today."

Follow Lu Yuan?

This……

Su Liyan was still thinking about that side; the matchmaker would probably come out soon, and if she came out and didn't see herself, what would that be?

Seeing Su Liyan like that, Lu Yuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and say:

"What, you still want to go back?"

"I'm telling you, Gao Tingyu's family really isn't suitable for you, especially his mother—she can make your life miserable, and she even beats people!"

Beat…… beat people?

Su Liyan's little mouth, while eating a bun, involuntarily stopped.

Lu Yuan, seeing this, seized the moment to say:

"You don't know the old lady; when her temper flares, she grabs a stick and strikes—when she's in a bad mood she hits, and even when she's in a good mood she'll find an excuse to hit."

"You see Gao Tingyu, all timid and submissive—that's because his mother beat him since childhood."

Hearing this, Su Liyan's eyes involuntarily filled with fear.

This……

Regarding the mother-in-law's harassment of the daughter-in-law, Su Liyan knew in her heart; when she came, her own mother had said that city mothers-in-law are hard to serve and will certainly cause trouble.

That's fine; Su Liyan felt that since she had married in, some grievances were naturally to be endured.

As for being beaten……

Su Liyan thought it was also okay… after all, a woman serving the men in the household will inevitably have moments of carelessness; if she makes a mistake, it's natural to be beaten.

But…… but you can't just beat someone at the slightest provocation…… you even beat them for no reason……

I'm not livestock……

I can't be beaten every day……

Hearing this, fear finally appeared on Su Liyan's little face.

Looking toward Lu Yuan, her voice trembled as she said:

"Brother Yuan…… what…… what should we do……"

Seeing Su Liyan like that, Lu Yuan felt amused inside—after all, she's a village girl with simple thoughts.

Lu Yuan immediately raised an eyebrow and said:

"What else can be done? Of course, quit—do you really want to go to his family to be livestock, beaten every day?"

This time Su Liyan didn't hesitate either, immediately nodding and saying:

"Alright, then I'll go back now and make it clear to them."

Although Su Liyan wanted to marry into Huangcheng, she also didn't want to be beaten every day……

If the other side is such a family, Su Liyan would certainly not be willing.

Lu Yuan was startled—this can't be letting her go back, or else the secret would be exposed?

Although Gao Xushi isn't a decent person, she wouldn't just start beating right away; this is something Lu Yuan made up.

Immediately, Lu Yuan hurriedly said:

"Sister, you mustn't go back now; if you go back and speak plainly, Gao Xushi will surely grab a stick and lash you."

Hearing this, Su Liyan was utterly frightened, her voice trembling as she looked at Lu Yuan in panic and said:

"This…… this also means beating…… but I haven't even agreed…… Brother Yuan…… what should we do……"

Seeing this, Lu Yuan felt relieved—Su Liyan couldn't escape—and he quickly smiled to comfort her:

"Oh, what are you afraid of? I'm here as your brother; don't worry, after I finish my errands I'll find a cart to take you home, but for now you need to stay with me."

Hearing this, Su Liyan was like she'd found a lifeline, nodding repeatedly and saying:

"Thank you, Brother Yuan; I'll just follow you."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan then revealed his scheme…… well, not…… it was a righteous appearance, not…… it was a sunny smile after helping others for joy.

Soon, the two arrived at the market all the way.

Lu Yuan went to the market administration office and put these two shops up for lease.

This was quick, because this market is currently the largest in Huangcheng.

Now the whole dynasty is flourishing, the economy and population are recovering quickly, and the merchants in the imperial city are also increasing.

I'm afraid it can be rented out today, and the money can be collected tomorrow.

Afterwards, Lu Yuan again took Su Liyan towards his own three‑courtyard, three‑exit large residence.

Soon, following the memory in his mind, he found it.

He took out the key and pushed the door open directly.

Lu Yuan's residence is larger than the Siheyuan in the DongmingShequ, and most importantly, it's clean!

Unlike in the DongmingShequ, this household's doorfront has a chamber pot placed there, while that household's doorfront is piled with all sorts of messy stuff—it's a mess.

My residence can be summed up in one word: beautiful!

Su Liyan's eyes were dazzled as soon as she entered.

"How about it, brother—is my house impressive?"

Lu Yuan turned his head to look at Su Liyan and asked.

At this moment, Su Liyan was completely entranced, her mouth slightly open, her face full of envy.

"Yuan Ge, your home is also too beautiful, truly impressive……"

Upon arriving here, Lu Yuan no longer pretended, looking at Su Liyan and smiling as he said:

"Then, little sister, do you want to live here?"

"Do you want to be the mistress of this place?"

Eh??

Hearing this, Su Liyan was completely bewildered.

This… what does this mean??

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said:

"What, do you think I'm not as good‑looking as Gao Tingyu, or that I'm not worthy of you?"

Su Liyan was completely bewildered, as if in a dream.

Su Liyan had also thought about it.

But Su Liyan knew she was just a rural person, while the Lu Yuan before her was an artisan of the Forging Bureau, earning thirty‑six silver dollars a month.

Just that would be enough, but he also has a three‑courtyard, three‑exit residence and a shop; he's the landlord.

Moreover, the most important thing is… this Lu Yuan is especially good‑looking, far more handsome than Gao Tingyu by who knows how many times.

With such conditions, the girls in the city would be dazzled.

Su Liyan knew she wasn't worthy, so she didn't dare think further.

But unexpectedly, Lu Yuan actually asked her such a question.

Somewhat flustered, Su Liyan quickly said:

"No, no… Yuan Ge… I'm just a rural person… I don't have any skills……"

Hearing this, Lu Yuan pursed his lips and then said:

"What did I think? What's wrong with being a rural person? After you marry me, won't you also be a city person?"

Besides, what skills do you need? My house has plenty, and we're not short of food and drink. From now on, just serve me well at home, keep the place tidy, and that's enough!

Following me means enjoying blessings!!

The more Lu Yuan spoke, the more shy Su Liyan became.

That blushing, shy look truly made Lu Yuan's heart itch; Su Liyan is truly full of charm, beautiful in any way.

Seeing Su Liyan's shy demeanor, Lu Yuan knew he had succeeded.

He then slightly tilted his head and chuckled:

"Wife?"

(End of chapter)