Quick Transmigration: The Control Group in Sweet Novels

Xinghua Village was originally an obscure little place with only about a hundred households. The most lively time was during the Spring Festival.

But today, a big commotion has occurred in the village.

Early in the morning, a large group of people entered the village from the entrance. These were not ordinary carriages; they carried gleaming vermilion gift boxes one after another.

The villagers came out to watch the spectacle, and it was obvious at a glance that it was a marriage proposal for the daughter of a certain family in the village.

I wonder who this is for?

The village road was already packed with people, men, women, and children, a dense, dark mass.

"Good heavens, whose distinguished guest is this? Where is the end of this procession?"

"This kind of pomp and circumstance must be from the capital."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, and everyone was in an uproar.

All eyes followed the group of people, eventually landing on the inconspicuous little courtyard at the end of the village.

The blue brick walls of the courtyard are quite old, and the copper rings on the wooden doors have developed green rust.

The villagers suddenly realized that they were going to marry Qi Yang's daughter.

The Qi family wasn't a particularly wealthy family in Xinghua Village; in fact, they could be considered quite poor. However, the Qi family's daughter was undeniably one of the most beautiful women in the village, and she was coveted by many within Xinghua Village.

Could it be that the girl has caught the eye of a wealthy family in the village, who wants to take her as a concubine?

Is it really necessary to make such a big fuss just to become a concubine?

The village road was already narrow, and with dozens of betrothal gifts laid out, it completely blocked the road. The stacks of red lacquered boxes were not enough to hold them all.

At this moment, the gates of the Qi family's residence were wide open.

Zhou and Qi He had never seen anything like it in their lives. They stared at the guard at the head of the procession in shock for a long while before asking in confusion, "Young man, have you come to the wrong place?"

The guard calmly replied, "You've come to the right place. I'm here on the orders of the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an to offer my betrothal."

These words caused an uproar in the room.

"The Marquis's... Marquis's mansion?" Zhou was so shocked she couldn't speak.

"That girl Qi Yang, she's just a farmer's daughter from our village, how could the Marquis's mansion have given her to..."

"Is there a mistake, or are you saying you want to take a concubine?"

These words immediately provoked a strong reaction from those around them.

The villagers whispered amongst themselves, their voices rising and falling.

The guard glanced indifferently at the crowd. "Our Marquis's son's marriage to Miss Qi is a matter of great importance, with three parties involved and six witnesses, the parents' consent, and a marriage certificate as proof. It was also personally approved by our old lady. The betrothal gifts total sixty-four sets, not a single one missing, and everything is in accordance with the regulations for the Marquis's wife."

Sixty-four units?

Someone muttered something to themselves, which stunned everyone.

"That girl Qi Yang is actually going to be the legal wife?"

"That girl is so lucky!"

In an instant, exclamations of amazement and envy mingled together. Zhou Shi slowly came to her senses amidst the commotion, her head still feeling a little dizzy.

Suddenly, Qi He, who was standing next to her, snapped out of her reverie. "No wonder... When I saw my sister a while ago, she was always being chauffeured around in a car. I was wondering why a maid was so well-off. Turns out, that prince wants to marry my sister."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhou exclaimed in surprise, "There's actually such a thing?"

Seeing the envious looks on everyone's faces, she quickly said, "Young man, let's come in and talk."

I was afraid it was a misunderstanding and that my daughter would make a fool of herself.

But once the people entered the house, the betrothal gifts couldn't get in no matter what they tried. A group of guards stood outside the door, their faces solemn, and their mere presence intimidated many people.

Today was an eventful day for Xinghua Village.

*

Two years after our marriage, on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

Unlike the reunion on Lunar New Year's Eve, the eve of the Lunar New Year in Beijing is different. On this day, most families choose to stroll around the streets, making the streets and city very lively.

The family had planned to go for a stroll in the streets, but Madam Xie waved her hand and said, "I'm getting old and my strength isn't what it used to be, so I won't let you young folks fool around. I'm going to rest now."

After their marriage, Shen Hengzhi bought a house for Zhou Shi and Qi He in the capital. When they arrived, Zhou Shi was afraid of the cold and did not want to go out, while Qi He was still studying hard on the eve of the Lunar New Year, vowing to pass the imperial examination with flying colors in the future.

So, only Shen Hengzhi and Qi Yang remained.

Not long after I came out, snowflakes suddenly began to fall from the sky.

Shen Hengzhi took out a hot water bottle, put it in Qi Yang's arms, and then put her hood back on.

After the two got married, Shen Hengzhi treated her like a treasure for the past two years. She could not be exposed to wind or heat, and her diet could not be cold or spicy. Her meals were prepared by the nanny invited from the palace according to her constitution.

As expected, Qi Yang's face had become a bit fuller, but because of her small frame, she didn't look voluptuous at all. Instead, the little bit of soft flesh made her look even more charming and lively.

She was wearing a red cloak today, and her small face was covered by a fluffy fur collar, hiding her chubby chin.

At this moment, she opened her pure eyes and obediently let Shen Hengzhi adjust her hood. Her motionless appearance warmed one's heart.

Shen Hengzhi couldn't help but lower his head and gently peck her moist lips.

Qi Yang looked up and touched her lips, a smile flashing in her eyes, which made Shen Hengzhi unable to help but be captivated.

"What are you laughing at?"

Snowflakes landed on her eyelashes, turning into fine water droplets. She blinked and said, "Shen Hengzhi, look, our hair has turned white."

Shen Hengzhi looked up and saw snowflakes flying everywhere, making her breath feel cold. Both of their black hair were covered with snowflakes, and a thin layer of them also clung to her fluffy collar.

Qi Yang looked up at the snow in the sky with her little face upturned, her smile serene and content.

Shen Hengzhi was enveloped by a burning emotion. He reached out and touched the snowflakes on Qi Yang's hair, saying firmly, "Then let's keep being white."

Qi Yang turned to look at him and suddenly felt that their clasped hands had tightened even more.

When his gaze fell upon Qi Yang, it was always gentle and focused.

Qi Yang was moved by the sight and pounced on the man, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.

As she left, a small tooth mark remained on the young man's pale cheek. Shen Heng subconsciously raised his hand to touch it, saying helplessly, "If it can't be removed by tomorrow's court session, how am I supposed to explain this to the outside world?"

"How could that be? The mark isn't deep; it might fade away soon." But Qi Yang opened her eyes wide, feigning innocence, and said, "Husband, what do you mean? Are you afraid others will see it and feel ashamed of me?"

Shen Hengzhi raised an eyebrow. "What?"

Qi Yang looked dejected. "Alright, I understand."

With that, she turned and left.

"..."

Shen Hengzhi hurriedly followed, but the girl suddenly started running, saying, "What's the point of living like this? I'm done!"

Shen Hengzhi chased after her, afraid she would fall. Hearing this, he gritted his teeth and said sternly, "Qi Yang, say that again when I catch you."

But that petite red figure had already run off, so the latter had to chase after her carefully, worried that she might fall, and her figure disappeared into the snowy night.