SYNOPSYS:

Zhou Ning of Dayangshu Village was about to marry. Tall and uncommon among gers, he’d been matched with many brides yet remained unwed. His father, Butcher Zhou—a man of means—decided to take a son-in-law instead.

When Shen Linchuan awoke, he found himself being carried home by a ger. Only then did he realize he had taken the place of a scholar with the same name—and tomorrow was his wedding day!

This scholar had lived with his elder brother and sister-in-law, relying on his status as a junior scholar to do nothing all day. He wouldn’t even work the fields, running the household into utter poverty. Finally, his elder brother had had enough and pushed him off to become a son-in-law at the Zhou butcher’s house.

Shen Linchuan recalled how this scholar remained unsettled even after marrying into the Zhou family. Under the pretense of studying in town, he actually spent his days eating, drinking, and carousing.

He embezzled the family silver and ran off with another man, leaving Zhou Ning to face the village’s scorn. Zhou Da fell ill from overwork and passed away, and the Zhou family was even accused of being childless by Zhou Er’s household!

Shen Linchuan, newly arrived in this world: Dude, I’m straight!

Shen Linchuan after the wedding: My dear ger, snuggle up ^3^

Shen Linchuan sighed at his original self’s ingratitude. Why run away? This ger was perfect! He would study hard, pass the exams to become a scholar and then a juren, and give his family a good life!

——Wedding Day Skit——

Newlywed Shen Linchuan was troubled. His husband had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. His chest muscles were so tempting that he wanted to bite them. Not only was his husband strong, but he was also subtly taller than him!

And in bed, he completely dominated him. How could this be acceptable! He must start training! Hauling water, practicing martial arts, sword drills!

That night, Shen Linchuan lay sprawled across his husband’s chest. Zhou Ning patted his affectionately clingy husband. “Impressive. Keep it up—let’s have a baby soon!”

Shen Linchuan nearly choked on his own blood. They’d only been married three days! Could he please stop assigning him all this heavy lifting!

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