We agreed that I would be married off to a short-lived general, but why is my husband so powerful?

Before Cai Zhixing and Wen Qingci got married, Wen Jincheng had mentioned to him that the exchange marriage was all Wen Qingci's scheme.

However, after the marriage, after Wen Qingci twisted the truth, he became convinced that Wen Rushi was a snob who plotted to get into Yue Lingyuan's bed.

How could Cai Zhixing, who appeared virtuous and kind on the surface but was actually petty and narrow-minded, not resent Wen Ru for humiliating him?

Sure enough, when he saw Wen Qingci standing with his ex-fiancée and now sister-in-law, his face immediately darkened.

Seeing this, onlookers asked curiously, "Brother Cai, who is that person standing and talking with your wife?"

Cai Zhixing sighed, "That's... Miss Wen, who married General Yue, and is also... my... sister-in-law."

Everyone was taken aback by what they heard.

Who doesn't know that a few days ago, the second young lady of the Wen family climbed into her future brother-in-law's bed and that the Yue and Cai families were exchanging brides?

Although the Wen family later explained to the outside world that Miss Wen the Second was the one who was schemed against, no one is stupid. How could Miss Wen the most beautiful woman in the capital, the eldest daughter of the Wen family, give up the young, promising, noble and handsome General Yue and scheme to marry a poor scholar instead?

How is that possible!

Miss Wen isn't stupid!

Even though Cai Zhixing has some talent, everyone has to admit that compared to Yue Lingyuan, Cai Zhixing is far inferior in both status and appearance!

Therefore, it must be fake!

Miss Wen was the one who was schemed against!

Everyone looked in the opposite direction. Wen Qingci, dressed in a smoky purple spring dress, stood under a tree full of peach blossoms. She looked charming and dignified, while Wen Rushi, who was pale and thin, stood next to her and looked like a maid.

"Ugly people always cause trouble! Only a man of noble character like General Yue would marry such an ugly woman!"

"If you ask me, a woman's appearance is secondary; character and talent are the most important. Miss Wen is not only plain-looking, but also of low character. It's a real pity for Young General Yue!"

"Miss Wen is still too kind-hearted. Despite being bullied by her younger sister like this, she still gives her such a nice look..."

Listening to the murmurs of the crowd, Cai Zhixing's lips curled slightly. "Gentlemen, please hear me out. While what the Second Miss did was inappropriate, it's because I'm poor and have nothing of value... that's why she... You can't really blame her..."

Cai Zhixing's words not only confirmed that Wen Rushi was a snob who loved the rich and despised the poor, but also hurt the self-esteem of everyone present.

Those who could associate with a poor scholar like Cai Zhixing were mostly scholars from ordinary backgrounds.

Even the highly talented scholar Cai was rejected by a woman who was neither talented nor beautiful. Wouldn't scholars like us be looked down upon even more?

When everyone thought of this, they couldn't help but empathize and felt disgusted with Wen Rushi, their words filled with contempt for him.

"Hmph! Brother Cai, you're too kind-hearted. It's clearly someone who looks down on you; she doesn't deserve your support at all."

"Exactly! It's a good thing Brother Cai didn't marry her. A woman like that would surely bring chaos to the household..."

"It's such a pity about Young General Yue..."

"Who says otherwise! However, I've heard that General Yue has a female general he's in love with at the border. Once Young General Yue leaves the capital, Miss Wen will probably be living a life of widowhood..."

The pavilion was not far from Wen Rushi, and the sounds of their conversation reached his ears without any interruption.

Wen Rushi had heard more than once that Yue Lingyuan had a beloved woman at the border, but she didn't care. To her, although she and Yue Lingyuan were married, they were only husband and wife in name. It was none of her business who Yue Lingyuan liked.

This is also why Wen Ru never thought of asking Yue Lingyuan about it.

Hearing everyone's discussion, Wen Qingci's smile grew even more amiable. She leaned close to Wen Rushi's ear and whispered provocatively, "Look, sister, even if you threatened me and admitted that I schemed against you, so what? In reality, everyone will only believe that you were a gold digger who plotted to get into your future brother-in-law's bed just to marry into the General's mansion!"

"Are you done talking? If you're done, can you move aside now?"

Wen Rushi didn't take Wen Qingci's provocation seriously; she never liked arguing.

Wen Qingci was feeling very pleased at this moment, and she was not about to let Wen Rushi leave so easily. In front of everyone, she did not believe that Wen Rushi would do anything to her.

"Little sister, are you angry? Sigh! There's nothing I can do about it if people don't believe you. I can only ask you to bear with it."

My sister's reputation is ruined; I'm really worried she'll be divorced by her in-laws because of it.

Wen Rushi smiled. "What, you really want me to be divorced by my in-laws?"

Wen Qingci's expression immediately changed.

Yes, how could she forget?

If Wen Rushi is divorced, then it has nothing to do with her family, and she won't have to be sent to those Tatars in the future.

"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that if the people in the General's Mansion don't believe you, I can go to the General's Mansion to testify for you. It was because I loved Cai Lang too much that I made a mistake. It has nothing to do with you," Wen Qingci hurriedly explained.

"My wife is so magnanimous. Miss Wen married into the General's Mansion through such means, so her life probably isn't easy. If Miss Wen apologizes to my wife in front of so many people, my wife and I will go to the Yue Mansion to clear things up for you, so that you won't have to live a difficult life there." Cai Zhixing walked to Wen Qingci's side, appearing magnanimous and not wanting to hold a grudge against Wen Rushi, which won him a lot of goodwill.

"An explanation?" Wen Ru sneered. "Are you going to explain that my elder sister sent her younger sister to her fiancé's bed just to marry you? Do you think it's prestigious that the most beautiful woman in the capital lowered herself to marry a scholar like you who is inferior to General Yue in every way? Is this an explanation? I think you're just showing off."

Wen Rushi's voice was quite loud, and everyone nearby could hear it clearly.

Although people did not believe Wen Rushi's words, they had some different opinions about Cai Zhixing's suggestion to go to Yue's residence to explain.

Even outsiders like them don't believe this explanation, let alone those people in the Yue family who were tricked. If Scholar Cai were to try to explain, it would probably backfire.

Cai Zhixing's expression changed when his thoughts were exposed. "Nonsense! I was thinking that we were engaged, and my wife is so good to you as her sister. I didn't want you to have a hard life, so I kindly offered to help... Since you don't appreciate it, then forget it. If you are divorced in the future, it's your own fault!"

Wen Rushi rolled her eyes at Cai Zhixing, "You know I dislike you, yet you still rush to share my burdens..." Wen Rushi looked at Wen Qingci, "Elder sister, do you know that your husband has someone else on his mind?"

Wen Qingci's expression changed instantly, and her gaze immediately swept towards Cai Zhixing.

"I didn't, my wife, I will only love you in this life!" Cai Zhixing raised his hand and swore.

Wen Qingci's tense expression immediately relaxed; right now, her biggest concern was Cai Zhixing!

In the future... only Cai Zhixing can ensure her survival, and only he can provide her with a life of privilege after the dynasty's collapse! Only Cai Zhixing can give her a beautiful marriage with one love for life.

No one is allowed to lay a finger on her husband!

Especially that vile woman, Wen Rushi!