I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 160: Criticizing Her Husband

Changle County.

Chang'an Avenue.

It was already winter, and there were very few pedestrians on the streets.

Many people are too lazy to go out and almost all stay at home. Except for the last resort of buying firewood, rice, oil and salt, it is basically impossible for them to go out for a stroll.

Meanwhile, a long procession of horse-drawn carriages was traveling along the official road.

The carriage was followed by many people dressed in official robes and fine clothes.

Some of them were officials from Jiangnan Province, while others were officials from Changle County.

Wang Youcai was one of them.

Wang Youcai was hunched over, with his advisor Su standing beside him.

Both of them are quite old and can't keep up with the pace; they walk as slowly as snails.

If they hadn't been supporting each other, they probably would have collapsed on the cold bluestone slabs long ago.

"Master, when can we go back?"

Wang Youcai felt extremely sore all over, and his eyelids were drooping.

I'm so tired and sleepy.

He had been suffering from insomnia for the past few days. He finally managed to fall asleep last night, but before dawn this morning, he was dragged out of bed to see the eldest prince off back to the capital.

He should have been very happy to see the eldest prince return to the capital.

The culprit behind my insomnia these past few days is the First Prince.

Since Fang Xiaoxiao disappeared in Changle County, the First Prince has been sending people to search for her. Almost all the personnel in Jiangnan Province and Changle County have been mobilized.

Unfortunately, after searching for more than half a month, they couldn't find a single person.

This infuriated the eldest prince, who even issued a death order to the officials.

He said if he couldn't find the person, he should bring his head to him.

Upon hearing this, everyone was so frightened that their legs went weak and they couldn't sleep at night.

It wasn't until yesterday that the Emperor sent someone to deliver an imperial edict, summoning the Crown Prince and the Confucian scholar back to the capital, and only then was the matter resolved.

The advisor, Su, lowered his head and hurriedly reminded the master in a low voice.

"Reporting to the master, please do not ask any more questions, lest the walls have ears."

As a renowned scholar in Changle County, the clerk was well aware of the darkness within the officialdom.

He quickly gestured to his master to be quiet and to just bear with it.

Russian qing.

The Crown Prince's entourage had finally left the city gates.

Wang Youcai and the others watched as they walked further and further away until they disappeared from sight.

They all slumped to the ground, as if their spines had been removed, constantly pounding their legs.

Everyone looked exhausted.

After looking around, Wang Youcai spoke slowly.

"Oh my god, I can finally get a good night's sleep!"

"Shh, sir, be careful..."

"Shh, what are you shh about? The master doesn't need to pee!"

Wang Youcai glared at his advisor, Su, with a look of utter disdain.

He was already feeling incredibly frustrated. He had finally managed to get rid of the plague, so why bother with all that else?

His words resonated with many of his colleagues.

Everyone expressed their dissatisfaction.

"Pah, what a load of rubbish. If it weren't for the fact that he was born into royalty, I wouldn't even give him a second thought."

"Damn it, I'm so old, I don't even know how many more years I can enjoy my retirement. I almost got killed in Changle County!"

"Alright, stop complaining. Now that the Crown Prince is gone, why don't we go to a brothel and have some fun?"

As soon as these words came out.

That was a collective effort.

Everyone had been holding in their anger and were just looking for a place to vent it.

Just then, someone suggested a fireworks tower, which instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the middle-aged and elderly people.

Looking at these guys, Wang Youcai's eyes were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Unfortunately, he dared not respond to the others' suggestion.

After all, there's a shrew waiting for him at home.

Helpless, he could only shake his head and stand up with the help of his advisor, Su.

But I never expected this.

Wang Youcai looked at his advisor, Su, and said.

"Let's go, sir, let's go home for dinner."

"Master, you should go back first. I have important matters to attend to!"

The advisor, Su, wore a meaningful smile, rubbing his hands together as if he were a little embarrassed.

"..."

At this time.

They marched in a large group towards the Fireworks Tower.

Unexpectedly, two people in disguise had already mingled among them.

Fang Xiaoxiao, wearing a straw hat, said in a low voice.

"I never thought these old guys could have such youth and passion!"

Pei Yan, who was beside him, responded with a soft "hmm" upon hearing this.

"Go home quickly."

……

The third floor of Lingxi Pavilion.

It was early morning, and there were no customers eating in the shop.

Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the crowd that had gathered around her and scolded them with some displeasure on her face.

"Have you seen enough? Hurry up and sit down."

"Don't all act like you've seen a ghost. It's not like you haven't seen it before."

Murong Changqing and the others then composed themselves and sat down with forced smiles.

They had been eagerly awaiting her return, and finally, their wife came back.

However, the group was somewhat dissatisfied.

There is no other reason.

That is, why is Pei Yan with his wife?

He Jinnian was the first to ask a question.

"My wife, have you already consummated your marriage with Pei Yan?"

"!!!"

As soon as these words came out.

Like a bomb dropped on a calm lake, it instantly stirred up a thousand waves.

Murong Changqing and the others also chimed in, as if they were interrogating criminals.

"I'm asking you, is Pei Yan still a brother? Why can you go to the bridal chamber with your wife?"

"Yes, yes, everyone should go into the bridal chamber together."

"Jinyan, do you not know what 'entering the bridal chamber' means?!"

"I know, it's just everyone going into the room to play together, right?"

"..."

The originally fervent condemnation was completely silenced by these few words.

Fang Xiaoxiao, in particular, was completely speechless.

Seeing Long Jinyan's smug look, she wished she could take off her shoes and throw them in his face.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Long Jinyan felt a little embarrassed and gave an awkward laugh.

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Is it because I'm too smart and guessed the way to enter the bridal chamber right away?"

"Brother Jinyan, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak."

Li Renyi patted his shoulder dismissively, signaling him to be quiet.

As for the others, they just looked at each other.

They never imagined this day would come.

He had never really considered the idea of ​​consummating his marriage with his wife.

But eventually, there has to be a result.

Otherwise, what would they all become?

They are husband and wife in name only, but they have no marital relationship whatsoever.

For a man's self-esteem, it is an absolute disgrace.

Pei Yan sat to the side and, seeing that the others were silent, began to explain.

"Please don't make wild guesses. My wife and I have not crossed any lines, let alone entered the bridal chamber."

"Please, everyone, stop talking nonsense in the future, and please don't bother the lady in the slightest."

"My wife and I have been traveling all night and are exhausted. We want to get some rest."

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention, her face showing a hint of anger.

"What kind of nonsense are you all thinking about all day long?"