The system asked me to chase his wife

Xiang Xiukai's clamor went from indignation at the beginning to hysteria later.

Seeing that the situation had gotten worse, Xia Mang asked directly, "Why are you so excited?"

Xiang Xiukai was about to start barking like a dog in Xia Mang's mind, but when Xia Mang finally responded to him, he said directly: "That's my wife!!!"

Xia Mang ruthlessly exposed the reality: "You have become a system, how can you still have a wife? That's called an old friend! Besides, can you give her happiness?"

Xiang Xiukai was choked and speechless, but Xia Mang was not kind enough to let him go.

'Instead of doing this, why not take advantage of your time to screen your wife and let her choose a good man to marry!'

Xia Mang's words were heart-wrenching. Xiang Xiukai was silent for a long time before he finally came to his senses: "Are you taking revenge on me?"

'Oh my, you just noticed it?'

Xiang Xiukai gritted his teeth and said, "What do you want?"

Xia Mang said in a clear and loud voice: "Apologize!"

Apologies for my lost hard earned money!

"It's just a few points, why do you care so much?" Xiang Xiukai probably had never seen someone as stingy as Xia Mang in his short life.

Xia Mang smiled noble and coldly: "You have to know that you can only take what I give you. If I don't want to give you, you can't touch it!"

Phew! This act made her feel comfortable both physically and mentally!

"Alright, alright, I'll apologize, isn't that enough?" Xiang Xiukai admitted defeat.

But Xia Mang gloated and said, "It's too late! Madam's marriage is coming!"

Xiang Xiukai: '???'

While Xia Mang was talking to Xiang Xiukai, she saw the captain coming straight towards them.

The man walked a few feet away and stopped, then gave Xia Mang and Qiao Yuandong a standard military salute.

Qiao Yuandong slightly turned sideways to avoid the captain's sight, and Xia Mang took two steps forward and saluted the captain.

"My lord, is there something?" Xia Mang stood there coquettishly, looking at the man with a pair of big, bright eyes, without any shyness or embarrassment.

When Xia Mang looked at him like this, the captain's face turned red.

Just now at the racecourse, Cheng Jian heard what Xia Mang said.

He immediately thought that this woman was very bold, and was more heroic than those girls in the boudoir in the capital.

Cheng Jian watched for a long time, and seeing that Xia Mang had no intention of leaving, he mustered up the courage to look for her. Now that he looked at the girl up close, he found that she was becoming even more lively and lovely.

He was getting old, and his mother had tried to find him a date, but most of the ladies who were from official families were dull and boring.
"Is there anything wrong, sir?" Seeing Cheng Jian in a daze, Xia Mang couldn't help but ask again.

Cheng Jian's face turned even redder and he cursed himself for being stupid.

"My last name is Cheng, and my last name is Jian. May I know your name, young lady?"

Xia Mang: “???”

No! So it's me you like?

Seeing his look, Xia Mang knew that this man was interested in her even if she was a thick-skinned person.

But she has been single since birth, and is the type who talks the loudest about dirty things in normal times, but is too timid to call someone a woman's mother in front of them.

Xia Mang instinctively wanted to avoid Cheng Jian's expression of affection.

"I wonder who is the leader of the Cavalry Army, General Cheng?" Before Xia Mang could speak, Qiao Yuandong walked over.

She took a step past Xia Mang and seemed to block her behind her unintentionally.

Seeing Qiao Yuandong's extraordinary demeanor, Cheng Jian knew that he was a noble man, so he immediately bowed respectfully again and said, "General Cheng is my humble father."

Xia Mang: Oh! This is a second-generation official!
Qiao Yuandong nodded and said, "General Cheng is deeply loved by His Majesty, and Lord Cheng is a young talent. His future is limitless. Now you should focus on your career."

Cheng Jian was stunned for a moment before he said, "Madam, what you said is absolutely right."

Qiao Yuandong: "Then we won't disturb Master Cheng from practicing archery."

Having said that, Qiao Yuandong took Xia Mang away, leaving Cheng Jian with his hand outstretched, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Xia Mang secretly turned around and saw that he looked very much like a certain Kang emoticon pack, and couldn't help laughing.

Seeing her smiling face, Qiao Yuandong couldn't help but ask, "Are you fond of him?"

Her voice was as cold as usual, but with a hint of subtle annoyance. Xia Mang was stunned when she heard it, and then waved her hands repeatedly to deny it.

Seeing that Xia Mang's expression did not seem fake, Qiao Yuandong quietly relaxed his frown.

She looked at Xia Mang meaningfully and said, "That man is young and hot-tempered, and he is also reckless and rude. He is not worthy of being a good man."

Xia Mang: “???”

Madam, that's not what you just said?!
Xia Mang scratched his head, unable to understand why his wife was so hypocritical. He looked up and found Qiao Yuandong turning around and looking at him.

She nodded immediately: "Yes, ma'am, yes, ma'am, I will remember it, ma'am!"

When the two returned to the tent, the lady had already rested and woke up.

Xiang Xiu'an and a round-faced young lady squatted at the grill, watching the servants roast rabbit meat.

When Qiao Yuandong brought Xia Mang in, he saw the two of them discussing whether to roast sweet or salty food.

For sweet taste, brush with honey; for salty taste, brush with bean paste.

Seeing Qiao Yuandong come in, Xiang Xiu'an quickly stood up to greet her and introduced the young lady beside him: "This is the fifth lady of Commander Liu's family. She hunted the rabbit meat for him."

Liu Hui would bring people to the hunting ground every day to check the security situation, and Liu Wu Niang would follow her father to join in the fun.

Unexpectedly, she happened to meet Xiang Xiu'an who was out playing today. Seeing that Xiang Xiu'an had a good bow, she borrowed it to play with, and hunted a big fat rabbit in no time.

Liu Wuniang was craving for rabbit meat, so she urged Xiang Xiu'an to bring a rabbit to the camp to roast it so that she could also eat the roasted rabbit meat.

Xiang Xiu'an introduced Qiao Yuandong to Liu Wuniang. Liu Wuniang wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth, stood up with her skirt lifted up, and greeted Qiao Yuandong.

Qiao Yuandong had seen Liu Wuniang at a flower-viewing banquet at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's residence and had a pretty good impression of her.

At this time, the two were close to each other. Qiao Yuandong took a close look at Liu Wuniang. He saw that she was delicate, innocent and plump, with natural and pure eyes and eyebrows. It was obvious that she was a child who was well loved.

Qiao Yuandong turned his head to look at the old lady sitting on the side. Seeing her smiling face, he knew that this girl was also very popular with the old lady.

She smiled and said to Liu Wuniang, "I wonder if you like my pot of yellow orchid?"

When Liu Wuniang heard Qiao Yuandong mention this, she was very surprised and embarrassed and said, "So the lady knew that the yellow orchid was with me, but it was my mother who liked the yellow orchid, and I can't take care of these flowers and plants."

Madam Liu wanted to cultivate her little girl's love of flowers and stones, but unfortunately, Liu Wuniang would kill a wild grass, so Madam Liu gave up the idea. Qiao Yuandong nodded to show his understanding, and after looking at Xiang Xiu'an, he said meaningfully: "Since Madam Liu likes flowers and plants, she must have collected many treasures. I wonder if I can come to see them?"

Liu Wuniang readily agreed to this request on behalf of Mrs. Liu, and she nodded her head vigorously.

"Madam, you can go ahead. My mother has a large flower garden full of her favorite flowers and plants. I am not allowed to go in to play on weekdays. Madam, you will definitely be able to feast your eyes if you go!"

The simple-minded Liu Wuniang didn't think much about it. She chatted calmly with Qiao Yuandong and the others for a while, then went back to watch over the barbecue.

Xia Mang noticed something, she secretly looked at the reactions of Qiao Yuandong and the lady, it was obvious that he had taken a liking to Liu Wuniang!

Looking at Xiang Xiu'an again, he was following Liu Wuniang, his back straight, adjusting his sleeves twenty times in a minute, his jawline extremely taut.

Very decent!
I guess Xiang Xiu'an is also interested in this girl, but I don't know if the girl is interested in him.

However, Xia Mang privately agreed with the marriage between the Duke's Mansion and the Liu family. At the flower-viewing banquet, Liu Wuniang dared to speak for Qiao Yuandong, whom she had never met before.

Xia Mang admired this chivalrous spirit alone.

The main reason was that she had a sharp tongue, which made Xia Mang feel like she was a kindred spirit.

Liu Wuniang waited until she had eaten the delicious roasted rabbit meat before leaving with satisfaction.

Qiao Yuandong accompanied the lady for a walk outside, and it was already late when they came back.

The group packed up and prepared to go back. Xiang Xiu'an found Qiao Yuandong to return the small bow.

Qiao Yuandong put away the bow and said, "I see that Madam Liu Wu likes this bow very much, but this bow is not suitable to be given to her."

Xiang Xiu'an knew that this bow was given to his sister-in-law by his brother. He nodded and said, "I saved it."

Qiao Yuandong looked at him half teasingly and half remindingly: "How about you help me find one and give it to her?"

This was clearly teaching Xiang Xiu'an how to pursue girls. Xiang Xiu'an was not stupid and he immediately understood what Qiao Yuandong meant.

He met Qiao Yuandong's smiling eyes, and suddenly his face turned red. He hesitated and said, "No, it's not good."

After all, I haven't come to propose marriage yet.
"It's indeed not very good." Qiao Yuandong added casually, and Xiang Xiu'an instantly felt like a frost-bitten eggplant.

Then Qiao Yuandong continued, "Although you are the prince, you are also a legacy of your ancestors, not your own ability. When you are admitted to the Imperial College, that will be your own ability, and then your sister-in-law can marry into the Liu family on your behalf, right?"

Xiang Xiu'an's eyes sparkled, and he looked at Qiao Yuandong in surprise: "Does sister-in-law agree?"

"This daughter of the Liu family is very much to my liking." Qiao Yuandong nodded, and then said, "But it's not enough for me to agree alone. If you don't please the Liu family, your sister-in-law will never use her power to pressure you."

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was a first-rank nobleman conferred by the emperor himself, and the title was hereditary. Liu Hui was only a third-rank commander, and his ancestors had never produced any prominent officials. At best, he was a nouveau riche.

The Liu family's daughter marrying into the Duke's Mansion is considered marrying up, and this is exactly what Qiao Yuandong is worried about.

Although marrying into a wealthy family is respectable and glorious, once the husband's family gets into trouble, it is difficult for the wife's family to help.

Given how much the Liu family dotes on Liu Wuniang, Mrs. Liu probably wouldn't agree to let Liu Wuniang marry into the family.

Seeing Xiang Xiu'an's shy and happy look, Qiao Yuandong did not tell him the details. Given Xiang Xiu'an's character, the Liu family would agree sooner or later.

When Xia Mang was following Qiao Yuandong back, she suddenly heard Xiang Xiukai calling her.

'Host?'

"What's wrong?" Xia Mang became alert, thinking that this guy was fooled by her and wanted to take revenge.

However, Xiang Xiukai obviously had no such plan. He just sighed slowly.

"Well, maybe you are right. I am in this state now. What else can I expect? I am not doing her justice by marrying her and then leaving her as a widow. If you can really help her find a good match, it will also be a relief for me."

Xia Mang didn't expect Xiang Xiukai to suddenly say something like this. She was stunned for a moment: "Have you figured it out?"

Xiang Xiukai sighed softly: "It was indeed a luxury for me to want to grow old with her in the past. I have to thank you for waking me up from my dream."

Xia Mang looked at Qiao Yuandong and felt a little embarrassed. After all, she didn't feel that she had really helped him in any way. Instead, she was still thinking about matchmaking for other people's wives.

What a sin!

"Well, as a man, you are generous enough to think of this. I still admire you."

Xiang Xiukai didn't care about Xia Mang's compliments, but said in a bleak tone: "If Dong Niang really marries someone else, I still have to ask you to take good care of her in the future, and keep an eye on her for me, so that others don't bully her."

Xia Mang: '.'

It sounds like if it really comes to that, Xia Mang will have to take Xiang Xiukai with her and let him watch her daughter-in-law being affectionate with someone else every day?
Please don’t have such a strong sense of taboo, thank you!

Xia Mang hesitated and advised him: "You think too far ahead. Whether my wife will marry or not is still uncertain. Didn't you say that there is no good man in the world except you? Which other man can marry my wife with your consent?"

Xiang Xiukai pondered for a while: "That's right."

The conversation ended with Xiang Xiukai letting it go.

After Qiao Yuandong's advice, Xiang Xiu'an studied even harder than before after returning home.

After the autumn hunt ended, the autumn examination began soon.

The servant clerk and Shuanglu, who had finally recovered from his illness, watched Xiang Xiu'an enter the examination room.

Every year, countless students take the exam to become students of the Imperial Academy. Those who are admitted to the Imperial Academy are considered to be disciples of the emperor, and they naturally have an advantage in the imperial examinations, and their chances of becoming a Jinshi are much higher.

For many poor scholars, entering the Imperial Academy was like stepping onto the ladder to heaven. However, people like Xiang Xiu'an, who were born under the influence of a noble family, were different from them.

Students who were admitted by imperial examinations have one foot in the Imperial Academy. They take the exam only for the purpose of ranking and class division, and are not on the same track as those who take the self-taught examinations.

This year, the Imperial College Examination and the Imperial Examination were held at the same time.

Although the exams started at the same time, the two examination rooms were separate.

If the examination hall for students who were granted imperial privileges was a peaceful and tranquil place, then the examination hall for the imperial examination was a silent battlefield.

After three days of exams, Xiang Xiu'an walked out with the crowd. The two servants saw that their young master looked relaxed and at ease, and the same thought came to their mind: It's settled!

When Xiang Xiu'an came out, he saw Wu Wendong also coming out of the examination room. He was obviously also taking the Imperial College examination, but at that time he looked pale, as if he was hollowed out.

The one who came to pick up Wu Wendong was the old lady of the Wu family. Wu Wendong was the lifeblood of the old marquis and also the lifeblood of his wife.

Seeing Wu Wendong coming out in a bad mood, Old Madam Wu almost burst into tears. She tremblingly helped her grandson to get on the carriage, and at the same time couldn't help complaining about her own son.

Anyway, he will inherit the title in the future, so why should he bother to take the exam to become a student of the Imperial Academy? Look how tired he is!
When Wu Wendong saw Xiang Xiu'an, who was full of energy, his eyelids twitched.

His back straightened immediately, his legs stopped trembling, and he even stopped needing the old lady's support, and instead helped his grandmother up.

Xiang Xiu'an clearly heard Wu Wendong say in a clear voice: "Grandma, I'm not tired. I'll help you get in the car."

No wonder!
(End of this chapter)