Chapter 005 You are my brother-in-law, and in this lifetime, you can only be my brother-in-law

The Qian family acquired a fine horse through trade. Although this horse was excellent, it had not been tamed and was quite wild. The Qian family did not obtain this horse for their own use; rather, they intended it as a gift, hoping that the recipient would be able to tame this untamable wild horse. The Qian family invested a significant amount of money and resources to find this horse, which had an extremely irritable temperament. On its first day at the Qian residence, it caused chaos in the stable, leaving people and horses in disarray. Reluctantly, they had to temporarily place it in a mountain villa on the outskirts.

Qian Xin took out a finely crafted sachet from his pocket, disregarding Chang Xile's opinion, and directly handed it to him

The people from the escort agency have not replied yet, and Qian Xin jumped up directly, "Brother-in-law! You can't do this to me. I finally managed to sneak out, and you can't send me back to the wolf's den!"

Chang Xile was somewhat at a loss for words, "These words should not be spoken carelessly. How did you come here? You didn't sneak out, did you?"

Chang Xile has a rather nuanced feeling towards Qian Xin, after all, the latter is indirectly responsible for his death and resurrection

Chang Xile sighed: "I know you did not mean it, and I am not rejecting your and your sister's goodwill out of anger. I appreciate your and your sister's kindness, but marriage is a serious matter and not a child's play. Do not let your guilt delay your sister's happiness. Your sister and I are not suitable for each other; since the engagement has been broken off, there is no need to bring it up again. If you truly feel that your mischief has harmed me, then grant me some peace. You sneaking out like this will only add to my troubles."

Chang Xile hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Thank you for your trouble, everyone. This child is mischievous and has run away from home after causing a ruckus. Please wait a moment; you can take him back shortly. His family must be in an uproar right now."

Whenever Chang Xile saw Qian Xin, memories of the other party would surge forth, and he would also recall the events leading up to the incident at that time

Although the original self was very reluctant to waste time on frivolities, it could only endure with this future brother-in-law and would accompany him even if unwilling. This was because there was a belief that one had ulterior motives regarding the Qian family, thus always thinking of doing something for the Qian family as much as possible, rather than merely asking for money.

I am with you https : / / wwwhetushu .com com The matter of Fourth Sister has completely fallen through, you little child, do not act recklessly. You may feel relieved, but your sister still has to live her life. I will have someone take you back home right away; your family must be extremely worried about you running away like this.

Qian Xin is the only son of the wealthy merchant Qian Jin from Daoxiang County, and he was born to his parents in their middle age. He has five older sisters, all of whom are exceptionally beautiful, and they are referred to as the five flowers of Manjiang County. However, no matter how wonderful the daughters are, they cannot compare to a son who can inherit the family business in the eyes of the Qian family. After much effort, they finally had a son, and naturally, he is cherished to the core. This has led to Qian Xin developing a mischievous and unruly nature, one that no one can control. Strangely, he has taken a liking to the dull and honest original self, often seeking him out to play. Chang Xile knows that this is entirely because, with the original self around, Qian Xin can run amok without much interference from the Qian family.

Qian Xin and Chang Chenghuai are the same age, yet they are completely different in appearance

Chang Xile shook his head and said with a displeased tone: "So you are being willful again, just like when you insisted on riding that horse before. You are not a child anymore; you must understand what is permissible and what is not. Although you did not intend to, it is a fact that trouble has arisen. You secretly came to me, threatening your father to agree to let your sister marry me. If your father finds out, he will surely think that I instigated this. How will I then justify myself?"

Taoyuan Village is not close to the county; one must traverse deep mountains and old forests. The roads are sparsely populated, and wild beasts may occasionally appear. Every time Chang Xile travels back and forth, it requires the escort of family members. If one encounters ill-intentioned individuals, being sold off would be even more troublesome

Chang Chenghuai has long been helping his family with chores, shouldering the heavy responsibilities at home. As the eldest son and grandson, he has always regarded himself as the big brother, acting with composure and a sense of responsibility. The elders in the family also treat him as an adult; he is currently the only one among the grandchildren who can sit at the table for meals

The people from the Ping'an Escort Agency are standing at the entrance of Chang Xile's home, not in a hurry to leave. A total of four individuals have arrived, all of them burly men, each carrying a specially approved broadsword from the court at their waist. Although Qian Xin is a bit mischievous, he is not foolish and knows how to protect himself

Chang Xile suddenly understood in his heart. Although this child can be a bit unruly, he still distinguishes right from wrong and does not feign his feelings for his original self. However, his actions are too willful; he ran away from home to come here, and when the time comes, it will be difficult to explain.

Chang Xile smiled without saying a word, while Qian Xin was about to get angry. At that moment, a group of people rushed over, their demeanor aggressive and clearly not friendly, and at the forefront was none other than Qian Xin's father—Qian Jin

"How did you come here?" Chang Xile let Shan Zi release Qian Xin and asked

Qian Xin nodded proudly, "Indeed, if it weren't for my fourth sister giving me money, I would never have been able to find this place"

Is she not afraid that something might happen to you? You are all too bold

Qian Xindun was immediately displeased, "I absolutely do not want to go back! You are my brother-in-law, and that will only ever be the case! You need not concern yourself with this matter; my father cannot outmatch me. Even if he is unwilling, my grandmother and mother will ensure he agrees, so you need not worry. Are you still angry with us? Please do not misunderstand; this decision was made by my father, and neither my sister nor I think this way. By the way, my sister asked me to bring you this; she said, 'In this life, you are her person, and in death, you are her ghost!'"

Qian Xin saw that Chang Xile had lost a lot of weight compared to before, looking frail and sickly. The scars on his face were particularly striking, and he immediately pouted, appearing as if he was about to cry, "Brother-in-law..."

Qian Xin had long been impatiently waiting; as soon as he saw Chang Xile, he rushed towards him without a second thought. If it weren't for Shan Zi blocking him, Chang Xile would likely have been knocked over. Qian Xin, with his round face and sturdy build, may not be very tall, but his strength is considerable

Qian Xin proudly said: "I am not that foolish. I hired people from the Ping An Escort Agency for protection. The Ping An Escort Agency has a great reputation in Daoxiang County. My father often hires them when he goes out on business, so there won't be any issues. It's just a bit expensive, so I have to ask my sister for money"

Although Qian Xin is spoiled, the money he has access to is not substantial, as the Qian family is also concerned about raising a playboy

Qian Xin hurriedly said: "Brother Chang, please do not be angry, it is my father's confusion! You will always be my brother-in-law, rest assured, as long as I am here, my fourth sister will only marry you!"

Yet, I am unwilling to give up, feeling a sense of injustice, and I said defiantly: "Brother-in-law, you are so capable; you will ensure that my sister lives a good life!"

Qian Xin has always been a little tyrant, and the people in Zhuangzi could not stop him at all. He insisted on seeing that horse. Chang Xile only realized Qian Xin's intentions when they arrived, but there was no way to dissuade him. At first, the horse didn't seem to mind the two of them; it merely displayed a look of disdain. Seeing this, Qian Xin became even bolder and insisted on shouting that he wanted to ride it, and no one could stop him.

The events of that time can be summarized in one sentence: mischievous children brought disaster upon themselves, while the original person acted with valor.

The original self had been unconscious for several days. Although life was saved, the condition was not very good. The Chang family received the news and went to the medical clinic, while the Qian family had already departed, only sending someone to say that Chang Xile insisted on riding a horse and ended up falling off, without mentioning the wild horse or Qian Xin at all. Moreover, when the original self woke up, there was not a single word mentioned about it.

Qian Xin also received the news and was very interested in this wild horse, wanting to know what kind of horse was so remarkable. Moreover, this horse was not only fierce but also a rare find. It was said that the Qian family spent a considerable amount of money to acquire this horse, and during its capture, there were even reports of casualties. The more this was the case, the more curious Qian Xin, the fearless little fellow, became. Thus, under the pretext of inviting Chang Xile to go on an outing, he decided to visit the villa to see the horse. The original owner was unaware of Qian Xin's intentions and had often gone out to play with him. Sometimes, his fiancée Qian Xuerou would join them.

The atmosphere in Daoxiang County is quite open, allowing unmarried men and women to meet before marriage, as long as there are others present. Moreover, the Qian family is a merchant family, so the rules are not overly strict. Although the original character is betrothed to Qian Xuerou, it was agreed that they would not marry until at least the age of sixteen. The Qian family, concerned about any potential changes, actively encourages the two to have opportunities to interact. Although they have not exchanged many words, it is still better than a blind marriage, as they can at least see what each other looks like. The Qian family, concerned about any potential changes, actively encourages the two to have opportunities to interact. Although they have not exchanged many words, it is still better than a blind marriage, as they can at least see what each other looks like.

Chang Xile could not help but tap his forehead, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? That is your home. Don't meddle in adult matters; some things cannot be reversed. Stop causing trouble for me, so I don't have to deal with more issues. You can see what I am like now, and you can see what my family is like. Can you bear to see your beloved Fourth Sister marry into this place and live a hard life with me?"

Chang Xile was increasingly at a loss for words. The young girl's attitude was giving him a headache. The original self did not wish to harm her, but it was also impossible for him to marry that young girl. Although the original self had traveled with Qian Xuerou, they had kept at least two meters apart recently and had barely exchanged a few words. He did not expect that this young girl would have such determination. If Qian Xin could escape from home, it was likely also due to the young girl's influence.

Good! Chang Xile, how dare you abduct my son! I will go to the yamen to report you, so that you will be imprisoned and lose even the chance to be a scholar

"I won't! I will make it clear to my father!" Qian Xin declared emphatically

Chang Xile laughed, "I can't take the exam like this now, and my arm is also injured, so I can't be of any use. I will live here and become the mud-legged man your father talks about. If your sister marries me, she will have to work like a village woman, exposed to the wind and sun, eating nothing but coarse wild vegetables that scratch the throat every day. Can you bear that? Don't say that in the future, when you take charge, you will support me. Even if I am willing to accept it, would you really look up to a brother-in-law who is incapable and hasn't even married into the family? Do you think your sister wouldn't feel wronged marrying someone like this?"

"Do not shout recklessly, it will tarnish your sister's reputation," Chang Xile interrupted.

This time, Qian Xuerou did not come. Although the original self felt somewhat disappointed, it was not unexpected. Qian Xin often invited him, and Qian Xuerou's appearances accounted for only about 30 to 40 percent.

Although Qian Xin recognized Chang Xile as his brother-in-law during weekdays, he had never addressed him as such, after all, the two had not yet married. Today, for some unknown reason, he seemed to be in a different mood

Qian Xin indignantly said: "Hmph! I absolutely refuse to return to that home at www.hetushu.com. My father locked me up without distinguishing right from wrong, completely ignoring my explanations. Clearly, it was you who saved me, yet he insists that I brought this upon myself, claiming that I was scared silly. I think he is the one who has truly lost his mind! If he opposes the marriage between you and my fourth sister, I will stay here and never leave!"

Qian Xin was deeply affected by this series of remarks. He had never thought so much before, but despite his usual mischievousness, as the heir of the Qian family, he had certainly received a considerable amount of education. His fourth sister was delicate and charming; could she really endure such a life in a place like this?

Your sister knows that you ran away from home, and not only did she not stop you, but she also helped you

Qian Xin hesitated a bit. Although Chang Xile Family was one of the top families in Taoyuan Village, Qian Xin was the son of a wealthy merchant and would not easily be impressed. He had the best relationship with his fourth sister since childhood, and she was both beautiful and gentle. It seemed that such a life would truly be unbearable.

Chang Xile was taken aback to see this; in his memory, Qian Xin had never been so wronged. Qian Xin had been a troublemaker since childhood; although he had been punished before, he not only did not cry but also laughed and said it didn't hurt, which infuriated Qian Jin to no end

You, you, you are not a peasant; you are a scholar, different from them, yes, different! Brother-in-law, are you still angry with me? I truly did not mean to harm you...

At that time, the Qian family was still quite fond of it, and they did not actually expect Qian Xin to pursue this path. However, it was beneficial for him to learn more through exposure. Moreover, they had high hopes for the original self; Qian Xin had a good relationship with his future brother-in-law, and once the original self became successful, it would also be advantageous for them to strengthen their connections. This was one of the means to consolidate their interests.

At that moment, the fierce horse suddenly went on the attack, breaking free from its reins and raising its hooves to kick at Qian Xin. Chang Xile, quick-witted and agile, pushed Qian Xin away but ended up suffering the consequences, being kicked aside. This sudden turn of events happened so quickly that no one had time to react; by the time they regained their senses, Chang Xile had already sustained serious injuries

Qian Xin's eyes turned red upon hearing this, "I didn't insist on wanting you to be my brother-in-law out of guilt; I genuinely believe that only you are worthy of my sister"