After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

The capital city, the royal residence.

Wang Zhao propped his head up with his hands, listening drowsily as his stepfather told him about eligible bachelors in the capital.

He let it go in one ear and out the other, pretending he hadn't heard a thing.

The uncle was exasperated. "We've been friends since we were kids, but Nangong Cai and Lin Nian are both married, while you're still single. Don't you care how embarrassing it sounds to others?"

Wang Zhao, with an air of utter indifference, shamelessly said, "His Majesty encourages us to establish our own households, so what does it matter whether we get married or not?"

The younger brother was speechless for a moment, then pointed to the portraits on the table and asked, "Don't you find a single one you like?"

Wang Zhao blinked innocently at his stepfather.

The young master pulled out a portrait. "This young man is already a fourth-rank Xuanwei General at such a young age. His future is limitless."

"dislike."

The younger brother changed the portrait again. "Don't like military officers? How about this Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial?"

"No..." How about it?

Wang Zhao glanced cautiously at his stepfather's expression, but swallowed back the words he was about to say.

The younger father was in a heavy mood.

The young men who were about the same age as Wang Zhao had long been married, and some even had children.

But my own son isn't in a hurry at all.

Wang Zhao felt rather guilty when he met his stepfather's gaze.

I heard a couple of days ago that my third brother's transfer order came down, but I don't know when he'll come to propose marriage.

It would be best to come today!

Come now!

Wang Zhao was silently thinking about his third brother when he suddenly heard the gatekeeper announce that the third son of the Lin family had come to propose marriage.

Wang Zhao turned his head and glanced in the direction of the Buddhist shrine at home, feeling certain that his sincerity in offering incense to the Bodhisattva yesterday had moved the Bodhisattva.

He grinned and tried to run to the front yard, but his uncle called him back.

The younger father looked at him suspiciously, "Why are you so happy?"

Wang Zhao said, "It's not like we've finally had someone come to propose marriage."

Seeing his shy and bashful appearance, the younger father immediately had a guess in his mind.

Then, recalling that his younger brother had spent some time with Lin Sanlang when he was in Yuezhou, he thought about how his brother had spent time with Lin Sanlang.

Could it be that these two had been together for a long time...?

The Lin and Wang families have maintained a good relationship for many years.

Lin Sanlang was someone he had watched grow up; his character and knowledge were both excellent, making him a good match for his own son.

Thinking about this, the younger father couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

This silly guy, he has someone he likes but doesn't tell anyone.

He had been introduced to so many outstanding young talents, but his son showed little interest, making him wonder if his son had some kind of hidden illness.

That brat, he even kept it a secret from his own stepfather.

The younger father rolled his eyes and decided to tease his son.

"Zhao-ge'er, just two days ago someone came to propose marriage, and you painted your face so ugly it looked awful," the young master asked. "Why didn't you paint it today?"

Wang Zhao said guiltily, "I...I don't want to paint today."

The younger brother said, "Just now, Zhao'er said that he didn't want to get married. Don't worry, your younger brother will definitely not force you."

He paused, glancing at his son's expression, "I'll go and refuse Lin Sanlang right now, I won't let my little darling be put in a difficult position."

Wang Zhao: "..." No, little daddy, I'm not in a difficult position! I'm not in a difficult position at all!

When Wang Zhao saw his stepfather walking towards the front hall, he panicked, fearing that his stepfather would refuse his third brother.

He quickly caught up with him, "Little Daddy, why don't you reconsider? I'm not getting any younger."

The uncle was secretly laughing his head off, but he didn't show it on his face. "It's alright, Zhao'er. If you don't want to get married, we won't. Even if you never get married in your life, our family will never lack a single grain of rice."

Wang Zhao felt wronged, but he was too embarrassed to say it.

"But...but..."

Just as Wang Zhao was racking his brains trying to come up with a solution, a servant came to report that the master and Lin Sanlang had gotten into a fight.

It's not entirely accurate to say that they fought, because it was Lin Sanlang who was the one who was beaten.

The younger uncle said, "Oh dear, when did Rui'er become so irritable? I have to go check on her, lest she get seriously injured."

Seeing this, Wang Zhao quickly followed.

Although his brother was also a scholar, he had also seriously practiced martial arts.

Everyone who praises him always says he is both a scholar and a warrior.

But Third Brother is different. He's only a little smarter, but his fighting ability is basically zero.

Wang Zhao started running as he walked, leaving his stepfather far behind.

Little Daddy: "?"

That brat, running so fast, as if he's afraid no one will know what he's up to.

In the front guest room, Wang Rui gritted her teeth, "I asked you to take care of Zhao Ge'er for me, and this is how you've taken care of him?"

Lin San wiped the blood from his lips, ignoring his own wound, and said, "I sincerely want to marry Zhao Ge'er."

Upon hearing this, Wang Rui was immediately enraged. He abandoned his previous brotherly affection and continued to punch her, clenching his fists.

Lin San was in the wrong, but he didn't dodge and just endured it.

It was just a pity for Ye Qingyu. He felt sorry for his son and wanted to step forward to stop him, but then he saw his son winking at him, telling him to mind his own business.

He had no choice but to turn his head away and force himself not to look.

"Stop!" Wang Zhao rushed forward and stood in front of Lin San. "Brother, what are you doing?!"

"Get out of my way." Wang Rui was also in a fit of anger and spoke without thinking, "Our Wang family has no shameless boy like you. Go back to your courtyard."

Wang Zhao retorted, "How am I shameless?"

He rolled up his sleeves. "Open your eyes and look carefully. How am I shameless?"

Wang's younger brother, who had rushed over, immediately stepped forward and pulled down Wang Zhao's sleeve. "What nonsense is this?!"

Wang Zhao stubbornly raised his head and looked directly at his brother. "I'm a boy, I'm supposed to get married anyway, what's the problem?"

Wang Rui was taken aback, and her tone softened involuntarily, "Then you shouldn't have gone to Lin San either."

"Then who do you think I should talk to?" Wang Zhao said, "You mean your bald, pot-bellied boss?"

Wang Rui: "...That's not what I meant."

"I've decided to marry Third Brother," Wang Zhao said. "If you disagree, why don't you beat me up too today? You've beaten me before when we were kids, after all."

Wang Rui: "..."

Wang's younger brother quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Sit down and talk, sit down and talk."

Taking this opportunity, Ye Qingyu helped her son up. "Can you still stand steadily?"

Lin San nodded, "It's alright, it won't fall over."

Wang Zhao felt sorry for him, and even the way she looked at her brother changed.

Wang's younger brother said, "Zhao-ge'er, you should avoid this place for now."

Just as Wang Zhao was about to refuse, he heard his stepfather continue, "When the young master comes to propose marriage, the young master cannot show his face during the betrothal ceremony. This is the rule. Be obedient."

"I..." Wang Zhao said, "Why!"

He was also very worried about his third brother's injuries and wanted to stay.

Ye Qingyu said, "Brother Zhao, your stepfather has agreed. You should avoid him for a while."

Wang Zhao belatedly realized what was happening, said "Oh," and started walking out in a haphazard way.