MTL - After Giving Way To My Husband’s Sweetheart

Chapter 7 Making other plans

As the eldest son, Sima Chao will inherit Sima Zhengde's mantle in the future. The matter of marrying a wife is of great importance.

After hearing Wang's words, Sima Zhengde thought for a moment and said, "Chao'er is already in his twenties, so it's really time to get married."

Wang took the opportunity and quickly suggested: "What the general said is true. My natal brother came over a while ago and intends to marry us in the Qin and Jin Dynasties. I wonder what the general wants?"

Seeing that Sima Zhengde was silent, Wang said hurriedly: "My elder brother's eldest daughter Jia'er is dignified, virtuous, and has a gentle temperament. This child is also good at taking care of the house, and she can be a good match for Chao'er."

Sima Zhengde sat upright at the top. He frowned slightly and stroked his beard slowly.

Wang stared at Sima Zhengde blankly. After waiting for a long time, he didn't express his position. She looked at Sima Chao and Luo Fu who were sitting at the bottom.

Love in this life does not want to repeat the same mistakes as in her previous life. Since she does not plan to live with Sima Chaochang, she naturally does not care which noble girl he marries as his wife. But today, since she was sitting here as Sima Chao's concubine, Wang actually discussed Sima Chao's marriage without any taboo in front of her, which made Love feel very unhappy.

This matter is not very harmful to her, but it is extremely insulting.

When Love saw Wang looking over, she put the tea cup in her hand on the table and made a soft "click" sound.

Only then did Wang realize Love's dissatisfaction. She rolled her eyes at Love secretly, then looked at Sima Zhengde and said with a smile: "I know that this matter is of great importance. It is normal for the general to consider it. How about this? , I will take Jia'er to the mansion to stay for a few days some other day, and the general will take the opportunity to meet the child and then make a decision."

This time, without waiting for Sima Zhengde to express his position, Sima Chao, who was sitting next to Luo Fu, said decisively: "Father, a man should establish his own merits first. I have no intention of marrying now, so I'd better let it go."

Sima Zhengde always valued his most capable eldest son. Hearing this, he looked at Sima Chao with a smile on his face and praised: "My son has ambitions, which is a great comfort to my father."

When Wang saw this, her face turned blue and white. She was extremely upset, but she did not dare to show it in front of Sima Zhengde. She only agreed with a smile: "In this case, let's discuss this matter later."

As she spoke, her peripheral vision fell on Love again, and she glanced at her secretly.

 After leaving Shuangfu Hall, Love went straight towards her yard. Sima Chao caught up with her and reached out to hold her hand. Love quickly shook it off and asked, "Eldest Young Master, is there anything else?"

Sima Chao stood in front of her, his tall figure casting a shadow, blocking the sunlight.

 He ​​looked at Love, with a playful smile on his lips, and asked: "Just now, are you jealous?"

Love thought carefully for a moment before recalling what Sima Chao was referring to. She couldn't help but smile and replied: "Sooner or later, you will get a wife. What should I be jealous of? The eldest son has misunderstood."

Her eyes are clear, as bright as a pool of clear spring, which makes people want to indulge in it.

Sima Chao stared at her, his face clear, and he replied with a smile: "You are being stubborn. You and I have known each other for a long time. Can you still hide your thoughts from me?"

Love didn't know how to answer his words, so she replied calmly: "Whatever the eldest son wants to think, it's up to you."

 Said. Love left Sima Chao behind and walked forward on her own.

Sima Chao caught up with her in two or two steps, stopped in front of her, and continued: "I hit your mark, right?"

Seeing that Love was silent, he looked at her and said, "Afu, don't worry, I will take your advice into consideration when it comes to getting a wife in the future. I will not marry someone you don't like."

 “Thank you for your kindness, eldest young master.” Putting aside these lukewarm words, Love walked around Sima Chao with a sullen expression, and walked quickly back toward Wangchun Hall.

Sima Chao still refused to give up. He was about to catch up when he was patted on the shoulder from behind: "Cousin, who are you looking at here?"

Sima Chao turned his head when he heard the sound and saw that it was his cousin Sima Rui. He smiled awkwardly and said perfunctorily: "I just went to greet my father and mother when I came back. It's not like what my cousin said." Sima Chao is the same age as Sima Rui. The two grew up together and have a close friendship.

Hearing this, Sima Rui subconsciously glanced at Love who was walking away, with a smile on his lips, and murmured: "My cousin is happy to have a beautiful woman, I should congratulate you."

Sima Chao turned sideways to cover Sima Rui's eyes. He patted Sima Rui on the shoulder and said, "The weather is perfect today. Come on, let's go for a horse race and have a drink."

 When Love returned to his residence, he summoned Lantian Yunuan and ordered them to count their belongings.

The two little girls didn’t know why. They counted Love’s belongings, made a list and brought them to Love.

Love took the list, glanced at it and frowned: "So many?"

Lantian replied: "Madam, when the eldest son accepts you, it is the same as the gift of marrying your wife. All the betrothal gifts he gives you are included in this."

It suddenly dawned on Luofu. She turned over the accounts and asked, "In addition to the betrothal gift given by the eldest son, how much property do we have?"

Lantian and Yunuan looked at each other for a moment, and Lantian replied in a low voice: "Madam, when our Luo Mansion was raided, we only brought out a few dozen silver cars, and we have already spent them all."

  In other words, except for the belongings given to her by Sima Chao, she is now penniless.

Her parents are dead, and her brother’s whereabouts are unknown. If she wants to make a living on her own, it will be difficult to do so without money. Since she no longer wants to be involved with Sima Chao in this life, Love will naturally not live with the money given by Sima Chao.

Finding ways to earn some money to live on is Love's top priority right now.

As soon as it got dark, Sima Chao came back early. He came towards Wangchun Hall with great interest, but when he reached the door of the courtyard, he saw that the door was locked.

Sima Chao’s face immediately darkened.

As soon as it got dark, she locked the door, deliberately trying to keep him out of the house.

Sima Chao couldn't understand why Love treated him like this, but she challenged his bottom line again and again, which made Sima Chao very angry.

 He is not a patient or good-tempered person.

Sima Chao raised his hand and patted the door heavily, and shouted sternly: "Open the door, open the door for me quickly."

The servants inside had already received Love's instructions, but they couldn't afford to offend Sima Chao, so they were all frightened and fled far away.

Love was taking Lan Tian and Yu Nuan to do embroidery in the house. Lan Tian heard the thrilling knock on the door outside. She couldn't help but said: "Madam, are you really determined to leave the eldest son?"

Love was busy with embroidery and replied: "Didn't I tell you about the weird dream I had today? This is the hint given to me by my parents in heaven. If I stay with him As a side chamber, sooner or later I will end up as miserable as in the dream. Only by finding a way to settle down can we live like human beings and have a way out."

Yu Nuan replied: "Madam is right. Ever since I saw the old lady's method of getting rid of concubines yesterday, I have understood clearly that even if she is favored by the Lord, this side room will not be able to get out of the palm of the wife. Sooner or later, the eldest son will If we want to marry a wife, why don't we make plans in advance, so that if the day comes, we won't be helpless."

After hearing what the two said, Lantian also made up his mind: "Okay, then let's do embroidery and save money."

 (End of this chapter)