Besides, I'm Marrying into Her Family!

Cheng Chao looked at her and said, "Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? I've already made it very clear that I will only marry Zheng Xing'an in this lifetime."

Feng Caigu waved her hand, ordering a dozen or so girls to be brought up, and said:

"These are all daughters of wealthy merchants, and some are daughters of minor officials; each and every one of them is exceptionally outstanding."

You can choose any of them; if you pick one, you can get married tomorrow.

These families are no ordinary people; they all have dowries, unlike some people who are orphans and probably can't even afford a proper dowry.

Zheng Xing'an frowned, looking at Cheng Chao. Cheng Chao laughed and said, "It's still better than me. I can't even afford a betrothal gift, let alone the fact that I'm marrying into the family! What's the point of asking for a bride price?"

Zhou Wanwan, who was standing next to her, burst out laughing.

Feng Jiao couldn't help but think that Cheng Chao was quite interesting.

Feng Caigu looked at him and said, "What... what nonsense are you spouting? Marrying into someone else's family? The Zheng Family? She's an orphan, does she even deserve it?"

Cheng Chao nodded and said, "She's worthy! This Cheng mansion is hers too. I'm penniless now, so I have no choice but to marry into the family."

Feng Caigu angrily said:

"Bullshit, you've clearly made a lot of money, and you bought this estate too."

Don't think I don't know. You've earned several million taels of silver over the years. Your father and I raised you to this age; did you know how hard that was?

We've never seen you give us a single penny as a token of our respect."

Cheng Chao said with a smile:

"Mother, you can't calculate it like that. I remember giving you 200,000 taels before."

"That's what you told me back then, that you wanted to distance yourself from me, so why are you going back on your word now?"

Feng Caigu stomped her feet in anger. "I just said it casually, how could you take it seriously?"

Cheng Xiao looked at him and said, "Cheng Chao, we, as your parents, would never harm you. What good can come of you being with her?"

They echoed each other, but Cheng Chao remained unmoved and said:

"I've handed over all my money. Do you ladies like men who live off women?"

Of course I can marry into your family, but you'll have to give me a generous dowry.

With the betrothal gifts in hand, I will give them all to my wife so that she will have no worries about food and clothing, and only then can I live happily with you all."

The women rolled their eyes in exasperation. "You wish! I've heard you're not quite right in the head, but I never imagined you were this abnormal."

"You actually want to live off a woman? Have you no shame? You actually want to use our money for Zheng Xing'an? Are you out of your mind?"

Cheng Chao looked at them and said:

"Yes! I'm sick, very seriously. I like to give money to Zheng Xing'an whenever I have it. I'm afraid I'm beyond help."

"I gave all the estates and money under my name to Zheng Xing'an."

The young women all turned to leave, Feng Caigu quickly stepped forward to stop them, saying, "Don't go, all of you! My son was just joking."

"We wouldn't even look at someone like him! He's just the son of a minor county magistrate, and now he's still so clueless."

"What if they really come to my house and give all my belongings to Zheng Xing'an? What am I supposed to do then?"

After they finished speaking, they all ran away.

Feng Caigu slapped her thigh in anger. "Cheng Chao, are you trying to drive me to my death?"

Cheng Chao glanced at her and said:

"I'm not angry with you anyway. If you want to die, I can't control you."

I'm getting married tomorrow. I'd love to have a drink at my wedding if you could.

But if you have other ideas, then don't even dream about it.

Anyway, this yard isn't mine, I own nothing, and I have no say in anything at home.

Feng Caigu was truly at her wit's end.

Before Cheng Xiao could speak, Cheng Chao said, "Dad, I'll send you a few people. I don't go home every day, which is really not good for me. Let them take good care of you!"

Then six beautiful women of different appearances walked out. Each of them looked frail and pitiful, exactly the type that Cheng Xiao liked the most.

Cheng Xiao coughed lightly and said, "What are you doing? I'm not the kind of person you think I am."

Cheng Chao quickly waved his hand and explained:

No, no, don't overthink it.

These beauties were a gift from someone else; I'm truly unworthy of them, so I'm giving them to you so they can serve you well from now on."

Feng Caigu was so angry that her hair was practically steaming, and her face turned ashen.

Feng Jiao, who was standing to the side, suddenly burst out laughing.

Feng Caigu turned her head and glared at her, angrily saying:

Feng Jiao, what are you laughing at?

You're a woman who's been divorced; you're no better off. What good will come of you?

Feng Jiao looked at her and smiled faintly, "Whether it's good or bad, it's still much better than how you are now."

Cheng Xiao looked Feng Jiao up and down. Feng Jiao was now wearing a bright and gorgeous dress, the fabric of which looked very expensive.

She wore a lot of gold and silver jewelry on her head, hands, and neck, surrounded by pearls and jade, looking very dignified.

Cheng Xiao looked at her and said, "Feng Jiao, you've changed a lot, you've become much prettier."

Feng Jiao sneered, "That's right! My life has been getting better and better since I left you."

Cheng Xiao looked at her and said:

Do you think I believe that? What kind of life can a woman have without me?

Feng Jiao, I'm giving you one more chance. Come back to my side, and you'll still be Mrs. Feng.

I don't mind that you didn't have a son. Let's raise Yueyao well.

You wouldn't want Yueyao to be gossiped about by her in-laws in the future, would you? Children without a father are often looked down upon.

Feng Jiao chuckled and said, "You're right, that's exactly it."

Cheng Xiao's face showed a knowing look:

"It must be really tough raising a child alone, right?"

I'll reluctantly let you and your daughter come back. As long as you're obedient, I won't mistreat you."

Then Shen Chaoge walked over from a short distance away, put his arm around Feng Jiao, and said, "Madam, why did you take so long? I was worried something had happened to you, so I came to check on you."

Feng Jiao blushed and said, "It's just a few steps, what could possibly happen to me?"

Cheng Xiao, seeing Feng Jiao and Shen Chaoge's expressions, gritted her teeth in anger. "Feng Jiao, you shameless woman, how could you be with another man? You have no shame whatsoever!"

Shen Chaoge pulled Feng Jiao behind her and said:

"Cheng Xiao, say that again, and I'll beat you up! What do you mean by shameless?"

"You two divorced a long time ago. You're the one who got involved with other women, and you're blaming Feng Jiao? It's ridiculous."

Cheng Xiao looked coldly at Shen Chaoge and said:

Who do you think you are? You probably haven't even passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations, have you?

You dare to try and steal my woman? You're really overestimating yourself."

Shen Chaoge looked at him with disdain and said, "Cheng Xiao, we're classmates, how can you not recognize me?"

Cheng Xiao's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Shen Chaoge's face, she was so frightened that she took several steps back and said, "Shen Chaoge... you... you weren't dead?"

Shen Chaoge sneered:

"You're the one who's dead! I'm alive and well."

And if you dare harass my wife again, I'll break all your legs.