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

Logically speaking, as a newly promoted Duke, Wei Tingyu should have had a very easy time marrying the daughter of a compiler in the Hanlin Academy.

There's no need for them to pursue you; they can simply present their betrothal gifts in the main hall of the manor.

Without a word, her father and grandmother would stuff her into the bridal sedan chair and carry her to the Duke of Wei's mansion.

"Lord Duke..." Zhou Ruyin stood to the side, so anxious she was almost crying!

At this moment, she knew that she had no face in front of Wei Tingyu, and that he would not give her any face. So she could only approach Zhuang Hanyan with teary eyes and plead, "Hanyan! Please talk to the Duke! After all, your fourth brother is the only male heir of our Zhuang family!"

Zhuang Hanyan pursed her lips noncommittally after hearing Zhou Ruyin's words, but she had also considered this point at the moment.

He came here for revenge, and if he really crippled Zhuang Yuchi, his father's only son, then the relationship between father and daughter would definitely be severely damaged.

Even her grandmother, Madam Wei, would certainly not say a word in her defense anymore.

This makes it even more difficult for me to move an inch in this manor! It's even more impossible for me to find out who assassinated me back then!

Therefore, in order to find out the truth of what happened back then and to complete the final revenge, Zhuang Hanyan had no choice but to temporarily step in to protect Zhuang Yuchi.

But would Wei Tingyu really give her that much face? Zhuang Hanyan wasn't sure.

"Your Excellency!" However, she still silently walked up to Wei Tingyu, slightly curtsied, and said, "This humble woman thanks you for your great kindness! But my fourth brother has already been punished, so please, Your Excellency, show mercy..."

Since Wei Tingyu had read the original story, he naturally knew what Zhuang Hanyan was worried about at this moment.

In reality, almost everyone in the entire Zhuang family, from top to bottom, has clean hands. Zhuang Hanyan's revenge this time is completely without hesitation.

However, this secret still needs to be uncovered by her personally, one by one. If Wei Tingyu were to reveal it now, it would be meaningless!

Thinking of this, Wei Tingyu released Zhuang Yuchi's fist, which was almost deformed from being squeezed, without saying a word.

As soon as the pressure on her hands eased, Zhuang Yuchi cried out, then her eyes rolled back and she collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Yu Chi!" Upon seeing this, Zhou Ruyin immediately rushed to her son. After discovering that he had only fainted, she hurriedly pinched his philtrum and pulled his forehead. In a flurry of activity, she finally managed to wake him up.

"Little sister..." Upon waking up, Zhuang Yuchi immediately burst into tears upon seeing Zhou Ruyin.

After comforting him for a couple of minutes, Zhou Ruyin turned to look at Zhuang Hanyan, a hint of awe in her eyes.

After all, regardless of what Wei Tingyu or Zhuang Hanyan said, the facts have proven that currently, only Zhuang Hanyan's request is likely to be accepted by Wei Tingyu in the Zhuang household.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ruyin's eyes darted around, and she immediately let go of Zhuang Yuchi, who was still crying, and walked straight to Zhuang Hanyan's side before kneeling down to her with a thud.

"Chi'er has been spoiled like this, it's all my fault!" Zhou Ruyin looked at Zhuang Hanyan with a sad and remorseful expression and said, "When Master returns from Minister Han's house, I will definitely report the truth!"

"Please, sir, punish him properly according to family rules!"

Zhou Ruyin's words were quite sincere, and even Wei Tingyu, who was standing by watching, couldn't help but be amazed.

Sure enough, none of the women in this mansion are bad at acting; otherwise, they probably wouldn't have lived this long!

"Auntie, please get up quickly, what are you doing?" Zhuang Hanyan waited until Zhou Ruyin had knelt down, bowed, and finished speaking before stepping forward to help her up. At the same time, she asked, "Auntie, how many years have you been in the Zhuang family?"

Upon hearing the question suddenly posed by the other party, Zhou Ruyin's eyes immediately revealed a hint of wariness! Although it was only for a moment, Wei Tingyu and Zhuang Hanyan both keenly noticed this change.

It was clear that Zhou Ruyin was somewhat nervous and concerned about Zhuang Hanyan's question.

It's obvious that Zhuang Hanyan has begun investigating what happened back then! And how long has it been since Zhou Ruyin entered the manor?

When the Barefoot Ghost incident broke out, what was her position in the manor?

These elements directly lead to the conclusion that she played a role in that frame-up incident!

"That's quite a long time!" Zhou Ruyin knew, of course, that this lie was pointless, as Zhuang Hanyan could easily find out later. So she told the truth: "Back then, the master took me as a concubine first, and only later did he marry the mistress!"

“Then you should also figure out the personalities of everyone in the family…” Zhuang Hanyan lowered her eyes slightly after hearing Zhou Ruyin’s words, and then spoke.

"What are you doing..." Zhou Ruyin was stunned, and then for a moment she did not understand what Zhuang Hanyan meant.

“Auntie’s behavior today… is just like that of someone who has just entered the Zhuang family!” Zhuang Hanyan smiled, and then, without hiding her thoughts, spoke them directly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately wore an expression of sudden realization.

Needless to say, not only the Zhuang family's matriarch, Madam Wei, but also the maids in 627 who had been fooled by Zhou Ruyin, including the head maid named Lang'er, all showed a thoughtful expression.

Because Zhuang Hanyan's words directly addressed the crux of Zhou Ruyin's previous arrangements!

From withholding the maid's monthly allowance to dawdling for so long after she arrived at the front hall and couldn't find her son before finally coming to the back courtyard to look for him... if you say there wasn't some deliberate arrangement involved, then no one would believe it!

Even the Zhuang family's grandmother, Madam Wei, frowned at this moment. Although she was carefree and pleasure-seeking and didn't like to use her brain, she wasn't an idiot.

If it weren't for the fact that the Duke of Wei happened to come to visit him personally and led him to the backyard, the scene here would have been completely out of control!

First of all, Zhuang Hanyan will definitely be pushed into the lotus pond by that brat Zhuang Yuchi, so that her clothes will be soaked from head to toe.

The problem is that it's currently the dead of winter, the heavy snow has only just stopped, and the temperature is extremely cold.

Zhuang Hanyan was already weak from her recent serious illness, and if she were to get her clothes soaked in the courtyard at this time, it would definitely worsen her condition!

There's no guarantee she won't get tuberculosis! If that happens, my granddaughter, who just returned to the capital, won't have many days left to live!

Thinking of this, Wei looked at Zhou Ruyin with a hint of anger in her eyes.

"It's my fault for not taking good care of you!" Zhou Ruyin's expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal, still looking at Zhuang Hanyan with that harmless expression, her face full of guilt as she said, "I'm sorry you suffered!"

Good heavens! Wei Tingyu exclaimed inwardly upon seeing this scene.

I have to say! Zhou Ruyin is definitely the most skilled master of palace intrigue I've ever seen since I transmigrated here!

Zhuang Hanyan exposed all her plans to her face, yet she still managed to put on this hypocritical act without batting an eye.

All I can say is that he has incredibly strong mental fortitude! And his skin is incredibly thick!

"Alright, alright, let's go back and rest!" Seeing Zhou Ruyin's shameless behavior, Madam Wei, the matriarch of the Zhuang family, sighed and then stepped forward, grabbing his arm and saying, "The Duke has gone to great lengths to visit Hanyan, so let them talk alone..."

At this moment, Madam Wei only wanted to take Zhou Ruyin and the others away as soon as possible, and then leave the courtyard alone for Wei Tingyu and Zhuang Hanyan.

In this way, her dream of marrying into the Duke of Wei's family will surely come true soon!

"What?" These words startled Zhuang Yuchi. He clutched his right hand in pain and, with the help of his servant, stood up shakily.

"Grandmother, you want to keep this outsider man here tonight with..." Although Zhuang Yuchi's brain isn't very sharp, he still remembers these matters that are very important between men and women very clearly! Only her father and she, as men, have always been legally allowed to enter and leave this courtyard, but now Wei Tingyu can too?

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Chapter 219 An Assassin! Zhuang Hanyan and Chai Jing's big show begins!

So he immediately objected, but before he could finish speaking, Wei glared at him fiercely, which made him swallow all the rest of his words.

“Who is the Duke of Wei?!” Wei Shi frowned and said loudly, “The Duke is so kind and righteous to Han Yan, and he even came all the way to visit her! It is a blessing for Han Yan and our entire Zhuang family!”

"Stop saying anything! Go back to your new house right now!"

Fearing that Wei Tingyu and Zhuang Hanyan's time alone would be disturbed by Zhuang Yuchi or others, Madam Wei immediately gave a stern order.

This was the first time in recent years that she, the grandmother of the farming family, had officially issued an order.

The servants and maids of the Zhuang family looked at each other in bewilderment, but of course they all understood their grandmother's thoughts.

With so many people around, it's impossible to keep tonight's events a secret forever; they'll surely spread beyond the Zhuang residence soon.

By then, the story of Duke Wei and Zhuang Hanyan meeting in the backyard of the Zhuang family at night will surely spread like wildfire, becoming the talk of the town!

Although the dealer might receive some ridicule or mockery, compared to the fact that he could be linked to the Duke of Wei's mansion through marriage, the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks!

After all, once Han Yan marries into the Duke's mansion as she wishes, these so-called rumors will gradually fade from everyone's memory.

Zhou Ruyin naturally did not want this, but faced with her mother-in-law's rarely shown strong attitude, she, as a concubine, dared not disobey and could only nod before following Wei Shi out.

But tonight's events certainly won't end so simply!

Because Wei Tingyu had just sensed through his extraordinary senses that someone was already poised and ready to act behind the artificial hill.

Of course, even without seeing the person, Wei Tingyu could guess from the frequency and strength of her breathing that it must be Chai Jing, Zhuang Hanyan's best friend!

According to the original plot, the two of them will stage a fake assassination tonight.

With Grandmother Wei and Zhou Ruyin both in this courtyard right now, what better opportunity could there be?

The skill Wei Tingyu had just displayed was something any trained martial artist could do, so Chai Jing didn't think he possessed particularly high-level martial arts skills. Therefore, the plan the two women had previously agreed upon would proceed as scheduled, and now was the best time to do so!

Of course, Chai Jing would think this way, and so would Zhuang Hanyan!

She immediately realized that the current opportunity was more suitable than the planned meeting with Chai Jing in her grandmother's courtyard! Besides, with Wei Tingyu present, she wouldn't be able to get away to her grandmother's courtyard unless she got rid of him!

After much thought, the only option left is to move the plan forward!

Thinking of this, Zhuang Hanyan reached out her left hand and gently touched a silver hairpin in her hair.

This was the secret code she and Chai Jing had agreed upon beforehand.

Upon seeing this, Chai Jing leaped out from behind the artificial hill without saying a word!

At the same time, the sharp sword in his hand was drawn, flashing a chilling silver light in the candlelight, and stabbed towards Zhuang Hanyan!

"Who is it!" Zhuang Hanyan was prepared. Compared to the crowd who were stunned by the sudden appearance of the masked figure in black, she was the first to shout.

At the same time, he casually picked up the wooden box that Zhuang Yuchi had just thrown at his feet, blocking Chai Jing's sword thrust.

Of course, all of this was planned in advance, and the two of them are working together quite well right now.

This scene terrified everyone else present!

"Help! There's an assassin!" The maids cried out in alarm.

Although Zhuang Yuchi and the other men were men, none of them dared to rush forward and fight the assassin.