A time-travel story where I forcefully marry the leading lady in a film/TV series!

This startled Wang Yingxue so much that she broke out in a cold sweat!

“But since my husband doesn’t say anything, I, as his stepmother, naturally have no right to say anything!” Wang Yingxue swallowed hard and quickly explained to Wei Tingyu with a smile.

"Thank you for your understanding, Madam!" Wei Tingyu's lips twitched slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. He nodded to Wang Yingxue and said, "After all, our Marquis's family comes from a military background, and Zhao'er grew up on a farm outside the city. We can't compare to the Dou family, a family of refined officials who regard money as dirt!"

"Young master, you jest! Young master, you jest!" Wang Yingxue was startled again upon hearing this and quickly said with a smile, "It was just me talking nonsense! Please drink a cup to apologize to you, young master!"

A mother-in-law offering to drink alcohol to apologize to her son-in-law? That's unheard of!

However, Wang Yingxue couldn't care less about anything else right now. She quickly stood up, picked up the wine glass in front of her, and drank it all in one gulp!

Seeing this, the brothers Dou Shishu and Dou Shiying turned their faces away helplessly, unable to bear watching Wang Yingxue, the matriarch of the Dou family, make a fool of herself here.

They, too, disapproved of Dou Zhao's act of promoting perfume here. However, due to Wei Tingyu's authority, they only dared to complain in their hearts.

Who would have thought that Wang Yingxue would dare to say that so directly? She really has no brains at all!

"If Zhao'er doesn't care about what happened to your Dou family before, I have no reason to bother you!" Since Dou Zhao wasn't present, Wei Tingyu decided to speak frankly with the three Dou family leaders present.

"But if they dare to use any more underhanded tricks against Zhao'er..." Wei Tingyu said, a cold glint flashing in his eyes as he stared at Wang Yingxue, "then don't blame me for disregarding our father-in-law/son-in-law relationship!"

Wei Tingyu's meaning was clear: although he was the son-in-law of the Dou family, he would never let the murderer, even if he was a member of the Dou family, go unpunished if Dou Zhao was harmed!

"Yes, yes, yes! I understand! I understand!" Wang Yingxue was stunned for a moment after hearing Wei Tingyu's words, but then she realized what he meant.

The other party didn't want to get entangled with him anymore, so he nodded repeatedly and said, "We are overjoyed that Zhao'er has married into the Marquis's family. Why would we use any means to target Zhao'er? Master and Fifth Brother, don't you agree?"

“That’s right, that’s right! Your Excellency, there’s no need to worry! We are only happy that Zhao’er is marrying into the Marquis’s mansion!” Dou Shiying and Dou Shishu nodded repeatedly to Wei Tingyu after hearing Wang Yingxue’s words.

Of course, Wei Tingyu knew all too well how much substance these three people's so-called guarantees actually had! As the saying goes, a leopard can't change its spots, and Wang Yingxue would never wake up until she suffered a great loss!

Having thought of this, Wei Tingyu stopped paying attention to the three of them and looked directly at Dou Zhao, who was still in the center of the female guests' section.

It must be said that today's new product launch was quite successful, with many young ladies from wealthy families immediately taking out their personal purses to select their favorite perfumes and leave.

Dou Ming, the little girl, happily picked out a bottle of jasmine-scented perfume and sat quietly to the side, gazing at Wei Tingyu with a tender look.

When Wei Tingyu looked at her, their eyes met, and the girl's face turned red again.

This time, however, Dou Ming did not shyly lower her face or look away. Instead, she gave Wei Tingyu a sweet smile.

Facing his sister-in-law, who was now almost no longer hiding her thoughts, Wei Tingyu raised his wine glass and toasted her from afar.

Seeing this, Dou Ming was flattered and quickly filled his wine glass, then raised the white jade cup and drank it all in one gulp!

This is a toast from my brother-in-law! It would be absolutely unreasonable not to drink it!

……

In the carriage of the Marquis of Jining's residence, Wei Tingyu, who had already finished the family banquet, sat upright in the central seat, while Dou Zhao leaned against his shoulder like a little bird.

Miao Ansu and Zhao Zhangru, Dou Zhao's best friends and cousins, sat on either side of her, with only one empty seat between them and Wei Tingyu and Dou Zhao.

Logically speaking, a relatively private space like a carriage should not be entered by men or women other than married couples and their families.

However, Miao Ansu and Zhao Zhangru, who came from merchant families, were not allowed to ride in carriages according to the rules, so they had rented donkey carts to attend banquets before.

It was so late, and Dou Zhao was worried about their safety, so he forcibly pulled them onto the Marquis's carriage and demanded that they stay at the Marquis's residence tonight.

Zhao Zhangru didn't care. She had always been a carefree person and got along very well with Dou Zhao, who was also her cousin. She got into the car without saying a word.

Miao Ansu hesitated for a while, but after seeing Wei Tingyu, she finally gritted her teeth and went along with Dou Zhao's good intentions.

At this moment, she was sitting nervously in her seat, her eyes constantly stealing glances at Wei Tingyu.

Beneath her blushing face, Miao Ansu's little head was racing with thoughts.

She didn't quite understand why Dou Zhao did this!

After all, the strict separation of men and women is something that cannot be ignored! When Dou Zhaoli invited Zhao Zhangru and herself into the car at the Dou family's gate, it had already attracted the attention of many people around.

I'm afraid some rumors will surface tomorrow! Rumors about my relationship with Zhao Zhangru and the Marquis of Jining's mansion...

Dou Zhao couldn't possibly be unaware of these things! So why did she still do this?

Could it be that her best friend has seen through her thoughts and wants to make this happen?

If she could really marry into the Jining Marquis's household as a concubine, Miao Ansu would naturally be more than willing! After all, she could be with the man she admired, and at the same time, she could stay with her best friend Dou Zhao!

As for the relationship between the wives and concubines, Miao Huasu was not worried at all, because she understood Dou Zhaohe's personality very well and believed that even if the two women shared one husband, it would not destroy the original feelings between the sisters!

But right now, in front of Wei Tingyu, she couldn't just ask directly! This worry overwhelmed her, causing Miao Ansu to hesitate anxiously. (New book release! Please give flowers! Please add to your collection! Please give a reward! Please give a 10/10 rating! Please support me! Please recommend it to your friends~ Thank you!)

Chapter 27 Zhao Zhangru's Thoughts

"Stop the car!" Just as Miao Ansu was pondering what to do next, Wei Tingyu suddenly opened his eyes, which had been slightly closed as he rested, and spoke to the coachman outside.

The carriage then came to an abrupt stop!

"My lord... what's wrong?" Dou Zhao, who had been leaning on Wei Tingyu's shoulder and enjoying the peace, opened his eyes with a puzzled look.

"Madam, why don't you take your two young ladies back to the manor? I have some matters to attend to tonight, and I'll return later!" Wei Tingyu thought for a moment, then turned and gently kissed Dou Zhao's forehead before speaking.

These actions caused Miao Ansu and Zhao Zhangru to blush, as the couple seemed completely oblivious to the presence of outsiders when they got intimate.

Dou Zhao was also startled by Wei Tingyu's action, her face flushed, but she still asked, "What's wrong, Lord Marquis? What matter requires your attention so late?"

"My lady, please don't ask any more questions! Just listen to my instructions!" Wei Tingyu couldn't explain, so he just smiled and pinched Dou Zhao's little face before speaking.

"Then let these five female Silver Shadow Guards protect the Marquis!" After hearing Wei Tingyu's words, Dou Zhao naturally didn't ask any more questions. He just wanted Wei Tingyu to bring the five Silver Shadow Guards who would follow behind the carriage to protect him when he went on business.

"The safety of the three of you is more important!" Wei Tingyu shook his head firmly and said, "Otherwise, I wouldn't feel at ease!"

"...Alright! Please be careful in everything, Your Excellency!" Dou Zhao took a deep breath and nodded.

She was indeed very worried! After all, it was so late, and Wei Tingyu hadn't explained what he was going to do. But she knew that asking again was useless, so she could only slowly rise and give him a respectful bow.

"Respectfully seeing off Lord Marquis!" As Wei Tingyu stood up to get out of the carriage, Miao Ansu also stood up. At the same time, she pulled Zhao Zhangru, who was still drunk, to stand up and they bowed respectfully to Wei Tingyu together.

……

"Dou Zhao! Is the Marquis alright by himself? Could there be any danger?" The carriage carrying the three women had already traveled nearly a hundred paces, but Miao Ansu was still looking through the curtains at the increasingly smaller figure standing in the night in the distance, feeling a surge of fear and tension.

"I'm telling you, you're worrying unnecessarily!" Zhao Zhangru chuckled, half-drunk and half-awake. "Besides, that's Dou Zhao's husband, not yours. Why are you so nervous?"

"I..." Miao Ansu blushed instantly, as Zhao Zhangru had hit the nail on the head.

I also hope that's my Mr. Right! It's just that he's not right now... So can't I still worry?

However, having her words spoken out in front of Dou Zhao, Miao Ansu glanced guiltily at her best friend and quickly said, "I'm just worried about Dou Zhao! She married such a good man, what if something happens to her... what will she do for the rest of her life?"

"Don't worry! This is the capital! How could something happen to someone of your noble status, Lord Marquis?" Zhao Zhangru chuckled.

"How can you be so sure? What if..." Miao Ansu frowned, somewhat dissatisfied with Zhao Zhangru's carefree personality.

You may not care about other things, but this concerns the Marquis's safety! How can you be so indifferent?!

"There won't be any mishaps!" Dou Zhao said firmly, but anyone who looked at her expression knew that although she said that, she was still a little worried.

"Lord Marquis's martial arts are unparalleled! No one in the world can surpass him!" Dou Zhao narrowed his eyes and then said firmly, word by word.

"Unparalleled martial arts skills?" These four words immediately invigorated Zhao Zhangru!

Her half-drunk, half-awake state instantly transformed into complete sobriety. Staring at Dou Zhao with her large, round eyes, she asked, "Have you ever witnessed the Marquis's martial arts? Is it truly at the level of unparalleled skill?"

"Yes!" Dou Zhao shook his head at Zhao Zhangru, this martial arts fanatic, and said, "Did you see the five maids who know martial arts who are following our carriage?"

"I see! I see!" Zhao Zhangru nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. "I was just about to ask you, where did these five maids come from? How come they are so skilled? Can I become their apprentice?"

"They are called the Silver Shadow Guards! They are the Marquis's most trusted personal guards! There are nine men and nine women, a total of eighteen!" Dou Zhao said, seeing Zhao Zhangru's infatuated expression. "I saw the Marquis recruiting them to practice martial arts a couple of days ago. Even the eighteen Silver Shadow Guards working together were no match for the Marquis!"

"Huh?" Zhao Zhangru was stunned. She originally thought that the Silver Shadow Guards who had shown their skills at the banquet were already very powerful, but she did not expect that even 18 such experts combined could not defeat Wei Tingyu.

"You don't believe me?" Dou Zhao asked, looking at Zhao Zhangru who looked completely bewildered.

"I believe you! I believe you! I might not believe what others say, but I absolutely believe what you say!" Zhao Zhangru nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, then looked at Dou Zhao with hope and said, "Then can I become the Marquis's disciple and have him teach me martial arts?"

"You really are a martial arts fanatic!" Before Dou Zhao could even speak, Miao Ansu couldn't help but exclaim.

She covered her forehead with her hand, shook it helplessly from side to side, and said, "If you become the Marquis's disciple, then Dou Zhao will become your master's wife, right? Aren't you best friends and cousins? Now you're from different generations?"

"Oh! Right! I can't have a master!" Zhao Zhangru blinked, then looked at Miao Ansu and then at Dou Zhao. Seeing that the two women were staring at him with speechless expressions, he awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Then is there any way for me to learn martial arts with the Marquis?"

“It’s not impossible…” However, Miao Ansu’s eyes darted around, and she looked at Zhao Zhangru and said, “You are Dou Zhao’s cousin, so if you find an excuse to stay at the Marquis’s mansion, you can see the Marquis every day, right? Wouldn’t that give you a chance to learn martial arts from him?”

"Yes, yes, yes! You're right!" Zhao Zhangru nodded repeatedly, as if pounding garlic.

But less than two seconds later, he deflated like a punctured balloon, sighing helplessly, "But how easy is that! Since she's the mistress of the Marquis's mansion's cousin, it's okay to bother her occasionally. But how can I live in her mansion every day? Outsiders will gossip, and my father will break my legs!"

“Those without a name or status will naturally not work, but those with a title…” Miao Ansu’s eyes darted around before she spoke.

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Chapter 28 Dou Zhao takes a concubine for her husband!

"What title?" However, Zhao Zhangru still did not understand Miao Ansu's meaning at this moment. No matter how hard she racked her brains, she could not think of any legitimate reason for her father to allow her to live in the Marquis's mansion every day.

Instead, Dou Zhao raised his head and gave Miao Ansu a meaningful look, while a subtle smile appeared on his lips.

“Anyway, you and Dou Zhao are cousins…it’s good to keep the good stuff in the family…at worst, you can…you can…” Miao Ansu pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and said, “You can marry into the Marquis’s mansion and then you’ll have a proper status?”

"Marry into the Marquis's mansion...you mean become the Marquis's...concubine?" Zhao Zhangru stood up abruptly upon hearing Miao Ansu's words, her face full of bewilderment, her eyes wide as she stared at Miao Ansu and asked.

"If you don't want to, then forget it... Why are you being so fierce?" Miao Ansu was startled by Zhao Zhangru's behavior and quickly shrank back before speaking.