Eu Derrotei os Antigos com um Romance Dramático

As curfew approached, pedestrians hurried along the streets, eager to return to their respective quarters before the gates closed.

Within Yongkang Ward stood a residence with high-arched eaves and a beautifully arranged layout.

In the main hall, a woman knelt on a low stool, earnestly speaking to the man seated across from her. “Husband, if we marry Qiniang off, the dowry for our eldest son will be secured. You’ve been stuck at the rank of military officer for many years now; it’s time for a promotion. Though the Yan family’s son isn’t handsome, a man doesn’t live on looks alone—family background counts too.”

The man, Xu Anren, picked up a cup and took a bitter gulp. “You know well enough about the Yan son. Not only is he unattractive, but how can he be worthy of Qiniang? If she really marries him, how am I to explain to my second brother? Don’t bring this up again.”

“Ha! You favor your second brother, but have you seen how little respect he shows you? He sent someone to bring Qiniang back without a word. If I hadn’t inquired myself, I wouldn’t have known about this. Now that Qiniang is back home, if word gets out, how will our young lady maintain her dignity? And Eightiang still has to be married off!”

Xu Anren remained silent.

Sun Shi’s anger grew. “I should have married your second brother from the start, living the good life in Chang’an as a nobleman’s wife, instead of toiling away in this household serving in-laws. Your brother holds a high position, but what good has he done for you? You won’t even let him help you advance your c