Chapter 39: Are You Jealous?

Zhao Xian found the remark quite odd, as if a wife was testing her husband. Thinking about it, Zhao Xian felt a bit embarrassed.

It’s really like her world has turned upside down!

Speaking of which, she’s not fickle. For her, having one husband is enough. If she really had three husbands and four concubines like is common in this female-dominated world, with each man vying for her favor… Certain scenes flashed through her mind. In the grand mansion, this man schemes against that one in secret, while that one sabotages the other behind the scenes. It’s like a terrifying drama of household intrigue. It’s scary to think about it.

“…” Zhao Xian raised an eyebrow, suddenly turning to the man sitting across from her. “Are you jealous?”

Gu Tingshu didn’t expect Zhao Xian to casually throw out such a question and couldn’t help but widen his eyes. “Who is jealous, how is it possible?”

How could he be jealous? Before marrying into the Prime Minister’s mansion, he had already decided to live a quiet life. No matter how many concubines the other party took, as long as they didn’t bother him, he wouldn’t mind. He definitely wouldn’t be jealous.

Gu Tingshu’s appearance of trying to cover his mouth with three hundred taels of silver amused Zhao Xian.

Feeling good, Zhao Xian couldn’t help but cover her lips and smile, patting the seat beside her. “Come sit here, let’s chat.”

Gu Tingshu didn’t move. “What do you want to chat about? We can chat here.” As he said that, his heartbeat suddenly became uncontrollable.

“Alright! We’re almost there. Tell me about your family then. I’m not very familiar with them.” Indeed, she wasn’t familiar with them at all. The original Zhao Xian was not familiar with them, and she is even less familiar with them.

According to the memories, the original Zhao Xian married Gu Tingshu because her master arranged it for her. Supposedly, when she was young, she fell ill and was saved by the Gu family, so her master arranged this marriage for her.

It seemed perfect, but it ended tragically.

Thinking about it, the original Zhao Xian must have regretted it, which is why she came back to make amends!

Fate truly works in mysterious ways.

Gu Tingshu nodded and began to introduce his family.

“My grandparents are still alive. Above them, there’s my elder aunt, who is the magistrate of Anjun County. She has one legitimate son and two concubine-born sons, each with a daughter of their own. My mother, on the other hand, only has my father as her legitimate husband, and she gave birth to me and my sister. The Gu family has already split up. My grandparents, aunt, and her family live together. That’s roughly how things are in my family.” Gu Tingshu said and looked at her, not understanding why she would marry him despite not knowing him at all.

His parents never mentioned anything! And when this person married him, it was very simple and straightforward, almost like a bandit seizing a groom.

They didn’t even give advance notice, just directly offered the betrothal gift.

At that time, his whole family was bewildered. Even when they sent him off in the bridal sedan, they still didn’t understand why the Prime Minister suddenly got married.

“I understand…” Zhao Xian nodded.

“My parents are both rough people. If there’s anything offensive, please forgive them, Wife.” Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but glance at her.

It’s just that this person is none other than the famous Prime Minister Zhao, so even though he feels she’s treating him well, he can’t help but worry.

“…” Zhao Xian was at a loss. Was she really that intimidating? Thinking about it, she spoke softly, “You don’t need to be so nervous. Since they’re your family, they’re naturally my family too… Would I do anything to harm my own family?” Zhao Xian had no choice but to say this after a moment of silence.

Hearing her say this, Gu Tingshu’s mood instantly improved. “Thank you!”

…

The carriage finally arrived at Anjun County from afar. Gu Tingshu opened the curtain and looked at the familiar three characters at the city gate, feeling indescribably uncomfortable in his heart.

Finally, he’s back again.