A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 92 You Stinky Woman

Jiang Mingyun watched as Jia Yi, who looked like a pig, grabbed Jiang Xinyi. Without thinking, she kicked him away.

Jiang Mingyun shouldn't have been strong enough to kick Jia Yi away, but he had just been beaten up by Cui Niang and was extremely weak. Jiang Mingyun's light kick was enough to force him to let go.

Mo Xuan looked at the messy private room and sighed, "Sister-in-law, do you have any proof that he is your husband?"

Cui Niang had been driven mad by Jia Yi, but Mo Xuan's question calmed her down a little. She remembered that when someone came to pick her up that day, they specifically asked her if she had a marriage certificate, and if so, she should bring it with her.

At the time, she wondered why those people told her to take the marriage certificate with her when they took her away. Did she need a marriage certificate to become the wife of an official?

Although she found it strange at the time, she still found the marriage certificate.

Fortunately, she found the marriage certificate. And fortunately, when she was young, she felt that she had married a scholar. It was the first time she had seen the marriage certificate, and she cherished the marriage, so she carefully put it away.

No wonder Grandmother Jia asked me where the marriage certificate was before she left home. Luckily, I had kept it for myself and hadn't given it to her, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to explain myself now.

At this moment, Cui Niang's mind gradually returned to normal, and she understood everything. She realized that the mother and son had already decided to abandon her before leaving home.

When Mo Xuan asked, she quickly took out a yellowed marriage certificate from her bosom.

Upon seeing it, Jia Yi immediately mustered a burst of strength and tried to snatch the marriage certificate.

However, he was a step too slow, allowing Zhou Hanzhang to take the marriage certificate first and instantly creating distance between them.

"What? Didn't Young Master Jia say that Cui Niang was your brother's wife? Now that she has produced the marriage certificate, it proves your innocence. If she really is suffering from hysteria, considering that her husband saved you, you should give them a proper treatment. If you don't have any money, I think Sister Xin Yi wouldn't mind helping you help your benefactor's widow, would she?"

Jiang Xinyi immediately nodded, "That's right. Don't say I don't believe you. Since this woman insists that you are her husband, we can't just ignore it. Otherwise, it won't be good for you if people gossip about you like this."

If it's proven she's talking nonsense, I'm not that heartless; I'll definitely help you take care of them.

Jiang Mingyun recalled that in her previous life, Jiang Xinyi was deceived by their family in the same way. If she hadn't happened to come out with Zhou Hanzhang this time, Jiang Xinyi would probably have gone back to the same old path as in her previous life.

But now, everything is different.

"Let's take a look at this marriage certificate quickly," Jiang Mingyun said anxiously.

Without delay, Zhou Hanzhang unfolded the marriage certificate in front of everyone, on which the names of the man and woman were clearly written: Jia Yi and Chen Cuiniang.

Jiang Mingyun stepped forward for a look and exclaimed, "Oh, Young Master Jia, your fellow townsman is also named Jia Yi? What a coincidence!"

Jia Yi slumped to the ground, utterly dejected.

He knew that once the marriage certificate was revealed, nothing could be kept secret, but he still wanted to salvage the situation.

Jia Yi immediately began to put on a show of weeping and wailing in front of everyone, "Xinyi, Xinyi, please forgive me. I was bewitched. But ever since I saw you in the suburbs that day and fell in love with you at first sight, I have realized what true love is."

My marriage to Cui Niang was arranged by my parents, not of my own volition. You are all I have in my heart.

Looking at him like this, Jiang Xinyi couldn't help but laugh. "You only have me in your heart and eyes, so why don't you divorce Cui Niang first?"

“She…she gave birth to a son for me, I…I can’t abandon her.”

"So you're trying to have your cake and eat it too?"

Jiang Mingyun quickly said, "That's not right, Sister Xinyi. He was mainly thinking about taking advantage of you. Didn't you hear him say that after you get married, you'll bring this mother and child over to enjoy your happiness?"

It's fortunate that we've discovered his true colors now; otherwise, if you had married him, he would likely have devoured all your dowry and completely exploited the Jiang family.

He might even be hoping you'll die quietly.

Jiang Mingyun wanted Jiang Xinyi to know the truth about her past life as much as possible, but she couldn't tell her directly, so she could only say it in a roundabout and veiled way.

As Jiang Xinyi listened to Jiang Mingyun's words, she felt a chill run down her spine, mainly because the more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed to be true.

For some reason, hearing these words suddenly stirred up an intense hatred within her.

She couldn't explain the origin of this hatred. Her feelings for Jia Yi were mainly out of gratitude. Even if Jia Yi had deceived her, she shouldn't have suddenly felt this hatred now that she had been able to discover his true colors in advance.

She shook her head slightly, clearing the thought from her mind.

“Jia Yi, I don’t think I’ve treated you badly. If we’re only talking about the debt of gratitude we owe you, I’ve already paid it all back long ago. But I’ve still been good to you every day. I’ve been sending you all sorts of things because I know your family is poor, and I’ve been doing it secretly to protect your self-esteem. And what have you done for me?”

Jia Yi was still struggling, "Even so, I did save your life, didn't I? If you really doubt my feelings, I will divorce Cui Niang right now."

He was still trying to climb up to Jiang Xinyi when Jiang Mingyun kicked him again.

"If it weren't for the fact that you saved Sister Xinyi's life that day, do you think you could have gotten even a little close to Sister Xinyi?"

Besides, rumors are circulating everywhere that your rescue of Sister Xinyi was a setup you orchestrated yourself, just to get close to her.

"No, Xinyi, none of that is true. It's just people outside spreading rumors. I swear to God..."

"Forget it, you even swore to heaven? Your oath is so frivolous, we can't believe it." Jiang Mingyun rolled her eyes.

Jia Yi wanted to say something more, but two constables came in from outside. They didn't dare to neglect the important people standing at the door.

He first bowed to them, then looked around the private room. Seeing Jia Yi's swollen head on the floor, he asked with some suspicion, "Are you Jia Yi?"

How did he get beaten up like this?

I don't know if I can withstand the punishment later.

Cui Niang was the kind of woman who had never seen the world, and her greatest fear in this life was seeing government officials. When she saw two government officials arrive, she immediately knelt down on the ground.

"Sir, sir, this has nothing to do with my son and me. It's all his fault. He's the one who tricked me into marriage."

Jia Yi thought it was one of the students who had gone to report to the authorities, but just as Cui Niang spoke, he forced himself to stand up and kicked Cui Niang with all his might.

"You wretched woman, what good has it done you to ruin me like this? Wouldn't it have been good for you and Baozi if I married a daughter of an official?"

Don't you think about it? If I relied on myself alone, I don't know how many years it would take to climb up to where I am now. As long as I marry Xinyi, I can soar to the top. What's wrong with what I'm doing?

Besides, I never intended to abandon you; I even planned to bring you all here. I've already done quite well!