The Military Queen - Chapter 44 - 36: Troublemakers at the Door

A Mature Lady: You have a house?

In a remote village, a carpenter and his son rescue a mysterious, seemingly simple-minded girl. No one knows where she came from. In a world plagued by fearsome dark beasts, the villagers think the carpenter and his son have lost their minds—how can they care for another mouth when they can barely feed themselves?Then, one day, the girl awakens.She is Beisitian, the last descendant of an ancient lineage of mystical doctors. Thrust into the 1980s, she finds herself inhabiting the body of a despised young widow. But Beisitian refuses to accept her fate. Determined to rewrite her destiny, she vows to overcome her timid nature, rise above adversity, and lead her newfound family to prosperity.Yet, in her quest for success, she unwittingly catches the attention of a cold, enigmatic man. His gaze is deep and calculating, his intentions unclear. What does he want from her?A sweet, doting romance unfolds between two pure hearts, destined to stand together against all odds.

“You mean that Prince Yu wants to marry me?”

“Exactly, young master, Prince Yu wants to marry you!”

“Hell no! Is he out of his mind? Even if woman is a rare species nowadays, as the prince, he could have a chance to marry one. Is it because he got excluded, or maybe he has sexual impotence, so he could only marry a man?”

“No, Prince Yu is charming, majestic, endowed with civil and martial virtues, and also in perfect health.”

“Then why would he marry me?”

“Maybe because of your reputation out there.”

“Reputation? Am I quite famous?”

“Of course. Young master, you’re far-famed.”

“Really? What did they say about me?”

“They said you are ugly, good-for-nothing, short-lived, a freak, with no morals, and shameless…”

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Shen Dong's marriage proposal failed, and he was dumped. That night, he was taken away by Chen Yuyan. When he woke up, Shen Dong found Chen Yuyan lying beside him. He was instantly dumbfounded. What made him even more confused was that Chen Yuyan actually said she liked him! And she had liked him for a long time!Chen Yuyan said, “Shen Dong, I want to be with you, but if you don't want to, I won't hold you responsible.”[Ding! The Ultimate Winner System is activated. The host currently has two options regarding the situation at hand.][First option, not taking responsibility for Chen Yuyan and pretending nothing happened, getting a reward of ten million yuan.][Second option, going to the civil affairs bureau with Chen Yuyan today to get married, getting a super gift package reward.]Holy crap! Holy crap!A cheat that could change his life had arrived!