Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Chen Xueru said, "This is what happened. Yesterday, when I was taking a rickshaw back, I saw you drunk and lying on the ground, so I kindly brought you back. But who knew that after you came back, you carried me to bed, and that's how it happened between us."

As Chen Xueru spoke, she squeezed out two tears, her face full of shyness, and complained, "He Yuzhu, although I've been married once, you know that I only went through the wedding ceremony that day, and we didn't go into the bridal chamber. I was still a virgin before. Now look what's happened! I kindly saved you, and you actually took my body. How am I supposed to live now!"

Although Chen Xueru comes from a wealthy family and has a carefree life, her fiancé turns out to be a spy who murdered her family members. On their wedding day, he humiliates her and then runs away with her money.

Is there anyone in this world who is so heartbroken that he is left struggling to keep his family's shop afloat?

Chen Xueru became increasingly heartbroken as she thought about it, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

He Yuzhu quickly hugged Chen Xueru tightly, patted her back and gently comforted her, while also thinking about how to break the deadlock.

I thought about it for a long time, but I have no memory of myself tonight. But the situation is obvious: I got drunk in a daze and then took Chen Xueru's body.

This couldn't have happened earlier or later, but it happened right after I got engaged to Xu Huizhen and before we got married.

Thinking of this, he wanted to tear Xu Zhaodi to pieces. It was all Xu Wude's scheme to trap him. He actually wanted Xu Zhaodi to sleep with him and then use that to blackmail him into marrying Xu Zhaodi.

He had drunk too much and escaped Xu Zhaodi's clutches, but was unexpectedly brought back by Chen Xueru on the way.

Did he get drunk and have impure thoughts, mistaking Chen Xueru for his wife and consummating their marriage?

But why do I have no memory of anything?

In fact, Chen Xueru is alluring, passionate, charming, and beautiful. She can be said to be the goddess in every man's heart. Marrying her would not be a bad deal.

But what can I do when I'm already engaged?

He Yuzhu suddenly felt a terrible headache and was caught in a dilemma.

If I continue to marry Xu Huizhen, how can I appease Chen Xueru, who has become my woman?

The main concern is that since he and Xu Huizhen canceled their engagement and he married Chen Xueru instead, how will his relatives and friends view him? And how will he explain this to Xu Huizhen?

Chen Xueru cried for a while, then, seeing He Yuzhu just holding her tightly in a daze, she stopped talking and asked:

"He Yuzhu, what do you think we should do now?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know any Taoist temples or Buddhist monasteries that still accept disciples?"

"What? I asked you what to do, why are you asking me this?" Chen Xueru didn't understand for a moment.

He Yuzhu said with a bitter face, "Xueru, I didn't want this to happen either. I got drunk yesterday and can't remember anything after I left the courtyard. Logically speaking, I should take responsibility for my foolishness yesterday and marry you directly."

Hearing this, Chen Xueru became happy. If He Yuzhu did this, wouldn't she have gotten her wish and finally be able to marry He Yuzhu?

"But you asked me what I meant by those words, what temples and Taoist monasteries, what are you trying to do?"

"I don't want to do anything. You know I'm already engaged to Xu Huizhen."

"Yes, I know, but you...you've already...you've already..."

Chen Xueru was too embarrassed to say those embarrassing words.

He Yuzhu said, "But if I do that, am I still a human being? Although Xu Huizhen and I aren't exactly childhood sweethearts, we've supported each other for three years and weathered many storms together. We were already engaged, and right before the wedding, I suddenly told her that I wasn't going to marry her. What do you think Xu Huizhen will do then?"

"This?" Chen Xueru was speechless.

Yes, before, I only thought about my happy life with He Yuzhu after we got married and had children, so I subconsciously didn't think about what would happen to Xu Huizhen.

If things really came to that, wouldn't Xu Huizhen be heartbroken? If she couldn't think straight and took her own life, wouldn't she be filled with unease for the rest of her life?

Chen Xueru sighed, wondering if she had been too selfish, only thinking about her own happiness and taking He Yuzhu away from Xu Huizhen.

Did they ever think about what kind of situation Xu Huizhen would face after losing her fiancé?

Will Xu Huizhen be able to live on with strength and overcome the blow of this incident?

But what would happen to me if I gave in to Xu Huizhen?

He Yuzhu said, "Xueru, I know you are a good girl, but I can't just throw away Xu Huizhen's feelings like this."

"I think we should do this: I'll become a monk."

"What? What nonsense are you talking about?" Chen Xueru was dumbfounded; the result was not what she expected.

Then she opened her arms and hugged He Yuzhu tightly, saying, "No, please don't do anything rash. We can talk things over. You can't do anything reckless."

He Yuzhu gently patted Chen Xueru's shoulder and said, "Silly girl, I know you like me, but this isn't like before liberation when one man could marry two women. Tell me, if you were in my situation, what would you do?"

"I...I don't know either, but...but...you can't become a nun, can you? There are two of us women, you can choose one." Although Chen Xueru wanted He Yuzhu to choose her, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Aren't you putting me in a difficult position? No matter who I choose, the other person will definitely be heartbroken. Since that's the case, it's better if I don't choose either. Let's calm down first, and I can become a monk and study Buddhism. Maybe then I'll be able to see things more clearly."

"No, I don't want you to become a nun. I... I won't force you anymore, okay?"

"But I don't want you to be sad, I don't want any of the three of us to be sad, do you understand?"

Chen Xueru suddenly said, "Zhuzi, why don't you marry both of us? That way, no one will be sad."

"Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You might as well let me become a nun."

He Yuzhu knew that it was impossible for him and Xu Huizhen to cancel their marriage, otherwise neither of them would be able to establish themselves in the capital.

The only way to keep this matter hidden is to appease Chen Xueru, stop her from making a fuss, accept the outcome, and ensure that the issue doesn't escalate.

Only by putting himself in a life-or-death situation and then becoming a monk could he persuade Chen Xueru to give up the idea of ​​marrying him.

Only in this way can this matter be resolved.

He Yuzhu secretly vowed that he would never get drunk again. Yes, getting drunk really ruined his future. If he hadn't gotten drunk yesterday, Xu Zhaodi wouldn't have had that thought. You can run away from the first day, but you can't run away from the fifteenth.

Escaping from Xu Zhaodi's clutches actually led to a happy ending for him and Chen Xueru.

However, the price was too high. He had always kept himself pure and pretended not to see Chen Xueru's feelings for him, thinking that after being rejected, she would have her own happy life in the future.

Who knew that in the blink of an eye, he would be lying on Chen Xueru's bed and doing everything he could.

I will never get drunk again, especially when drinking with people who have ulterior motives.

Chen Xueru hugged He Yuzhu and said, "No, you mustn't do anything foolish. Let's calm down first, and then we can discuss it."

Chen Xueru had considered the consequences beforehand. The best outcome would be for He Yuzhu not to marry Xu Huizhen, but instead to marry her.

If He Yuzhu doesn't agree to this, then she can only take a step back and become He Yuzhu's concubine, since she has already been married once and is already Mrs. Hou.

As long as He Yuzhu can accept me and give me a child, then I will have a child to keep me company, and He Yuzhu will be able to spend time with me often.

In this way, apart from the marriage certificate, she was no different from the former concubine.

It should be noted that the liberation was only 4 years ago. In the past thousands of years, it was possible to have multiple wives and concubines. Chen Xueru was also from that age.

Although polygamy is now officially prohibited, many of the former wives have already obtained divorce certificates and are no longer legally married.

But in reality, those men still stayed at their mistresses' homes, and apart from having a divorce certificate, nothing had changed from the past.

Chen Xueru had always received a traditional education, attending a private school and never attending a modern school, so her thinking was naturally still based on outdated ideas.

As a widow whose husband had died, it would be best if she could snatch He Yuzhu away from Xu Huizhen.

The main reason is that He Yuzhu is a kind and loyal person, so it's not unacceptable for her to become his concubine.

So last night, Chen Xueru used rooster blood to smear on the bed sheets to create evidence, instead of directly giving herself to He Yuzhu.

It's about leaving yourself a way out, so that if the negotiations break down, you don't lose face for nothing.

Just as he had guessed, He Yuzhu had no doubts about their relationship, but he did not want to give up the idea of ​​marrying Xu Huizhen.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. If He Yuzhu gave up on Xu Huizhen so easily, it would only show that he is an irresponsible man and not a man worthy of entrusting one's life to.

Only a man who is loyal, devoted, and never abandons you is worthy of entrusting your life to. Coupled with He Yuzhu's abilities, he is likely to take care of you for the rest of your life.

Only when she is certain of this can she give herself away. Otherwise, a young woman like herself guarding a shop might be taken advantage of by some unscrupulous people, and she might lose both her money and her body.

He Yuzhu said, "Then what do you suggest? As long as it's within my power."

Chen Xueru said, "I don't want you to marry me. You can marry Xu Huizhen according to the plan, but you also have to be my man and take care of me for the rest of your life."

"This...this is unfair to you."

"What can I do? I can't just watch you become a monk!"

Chen Xueru said, "Actually, I've come to terms with it. Marriage is just a certificate. You know, I also got a certificate with that guy surnamed Hou, but who knew he was a wolf in sheep's clothing who ruined my family and almost cost me my life."

"If you hadn't saved me, I wouldn't be alive today. So yesterday I was willing to be your woman. As long as you treat me well in the future and have me in your heart, whether or not we have that piece of paper is not important."

After saying that, Chen Xueru raised her head and pressed her lips to He Yuzhu's big mouth.

Hearing Chen Xueru's understanding words, He Yuzhu finally felt relieved, because he could finally keep his absurd drunken incident from yesterday a secret.

Although I feel somewhat sorry for Xu Huizhen, this result is the best possible outcome at the moment.

He Yuzhu wasn't the kind of irresponsible man; he was deeply moved by Chen Xueru's heartfelt confession.

The two finally reached an agreement, with Chen Xueru agreeing to become He Yuzhu's mistress, and the matter was finally put to rest.

The two women suddenly realized that their stomachs were bloated. Chen Xueru told He Yuzhu to close his eyes, and then shyly got down, went behind the screen, opened the lid, and then a series of clattering sounds came from behind.

He Yuzhu then noticed the several plum blossoms on the bed sheet, which were quite glaring. He was secretly alarmed and resolved never to get drunk again.

A moment later, Chen Xueru blushed and climbed onto the bed, and He Yuzhu took over to relieve himself. Then he pulled Chen Xueru into his arms.

He had absolutely no memory of last night, and now he was essentially on orders to pick up girls. With no worries about the future, a surge of lust rose within He Yuzhu.

Chen Xueru knew she still had one last flaw: in He Yuzhu's mind, she had already given herself to him, but in reality, she was still a virgin.

So, although Chen Xueru was very shy, she still responded to He Yuzhu's advances with great enthusiasm.

He Yuzhu was very puzzled. All of this was so new. What happened last night?