Author’s note: I originally wanted to write more about their married life, but thinking about it, I’ll let their wedding start and end here. This world has been too cruel. The inspiration came from the line ‘Our parents are waiting for us to say thank you, while we’re waiting for them to say sorry’. My writing skills are limited, and the painful effect doesn’t seem too good. I wonder if you’ll dislike it.
As promised to everyone, the next world will be a little sweet. Our silly and sweet city lord greets everyone! I hope everyone can follow the last world. Kisses! If I owe anyone anything from the previous world, please let me know. I’ll try to incorporate what I can into the outline. For those wanting censorship, go to AO3. I’ll do my best to satisfy everyone!
As for the person in black, I can only say some friends are quite perceptive. Don’t worry, it’ll be explained soon. The first fifty comments get red packets!
★、City Lord Has a Problem 1
As soon as Yue Linze finished speaking, the crowd staring at Tao Yu let out an “Ohhh” and began to discuss animatedly, looking jubilant as if something incredible had happened.
A child hugging a steamed bun looked at Yue Linze innocently and asked, “Does this mean the city lord won’t be a bachelor anymore?”
He was immediately slapped by an elderly woman in her eighties, who angrily said with her toothless mouth, “What bachelor! Our city lord is getting married, and no one is allowed to call him a bachelor again!”
The child pouted, tears welling up in his eyes, looking aggrievedly at Yue Linze. Yue Linze quickly tried to calm the elderly woman: “Please don’t be angry, he didn’t mean it.”
“Joking about this before was one thing, but now that the city lord’s wife is here, how can you still call him a bachelor?” the elderly woman huffed, and seeing Yue Linze’s corners of the mouth drooping and eyes sagging, she quickly said, “Alright, alright, I won’t say anything more.”
Yue Linze then laughed, his handsome and elegant appearance somehow radiating a pure, silly sweetness.
A young woman nearby tucked her hair back and said with a smile, “I have to say, the wife Buddha bestowed upon the city lord is quite pretty.”
“Of course, our city lord spends all day chanting sutras. If Buddha had any conscience, he’d surely send someone good,” a tall man behind her added.
As soon as he spoke, Yue Linze became unhappy: “Don’t you dare discuss Buddha.”
Tao Yu was still lying on the ground, watching them chat animatedly and unsure if she should interrupt. She tried to move and stand up, but a sudden sharp pain shot through her waist, and her vision went black.
Someone exclaimed in surprise, “She can move!”
Before he could finish, he was hit with a walking stick by the elderly woman, who angrily said, “She’s not dead, of course she can move!”
“Um, everyone, I think I’ve twisted my waist. Could someone find a doctor?” Tao Yu, seeing they were about to continue arguing, spoke up while inhaling sharply.
Everyone, including Yue Linze, fell silent. After a while, Yue Linze said expectantly, “I can treat illnesses, I’ll…”
“Young man, go call a doctor. The rest of you, take the wife to the rear courtyard room!” The elderly woman immediately cut off Yue Linze’s words and gave clear instructions.
Tao Yu looked up to see Yue Linze’s reluctant expression. Before she could ask why, several young women rushed over and rolled up their sleeves to lift her.
Tao Yu’s heart sank at their rough handling. Before she could refuse, she was lifted like a pig. The moment her body left the ground, she clearly heard a crisp sound from her waist, and the pain almost made her pass out.
She didn’t even know how she was carried into the room. The moment she was laid on the bed, she felt alive again.
Lying down, Tao Yu looked towards the door and met Yue Linze’s gaze. Before she could nod at him, the door closed between them, followed by the elderly woman’s voice shooing everyone away.
The room suddenly became quiet. Tao Yu glanced at the young girl serving tea beside her and casually asked, “So… why did you say I was a wife bestowed by Buddha?”
“Because the wife is definitely bestowed upon Wuhuan City by Buddha,” the girl smiled, bringing over the tea. Seeing Tao Yu’s confused expression, she paused.
She continued smiling, “The wife might not know, but years ago, a wandering monk came to the city and said our city lord was destined to be alone, fated to live a solitary life unless Buddha bestowed a wife. Otherwise, he would never marry or have children.”
Tao Yu blinked, “And then?”
“Naturally, people in the city didn’t believe it at first. But several families who had arranged marriages for the city lord had incidents, so they stopped trying to arrange marriages. The city lord is already twenty and still single,” the girl finished, then quickly added, “Of course, you don’t need to worry. You’re the chosen one and won’t have any problems.”
“…I’m not worried. I’m just curious. How did you decide that I was sent by Buddha?” Tao Yu was puzzled. If they determined she was marriageable to Yue Linze just because she fell from the temple’s roof beam, wasn’t that a bit too hasty?
The young girl was stunned, apparently having never considered this point. After hesitating for a while, she stammered, “Every year at this time, we come to the temple to burn incense, hoping that Buddha will bless the city lord to get married soon. Today is the city lord’s first time here, and right after he finished burning incense, you fell from the sky. Isn’t this enough to prove your identity?”
How could every alternate personality be so entangled with feudal superstitions? Tao Yu found it amusing, but after a while, she felt this coincidence was just too coincidental. This alternate personality had been unable to get married for so many years, waiting for some Buddha to arrange a marriage. And now, she happened to arrive on the day of burning incense, conveniently falling right in front of this alternate personality.
The more she thought about it, the more ridiculous it seemed. Just as she was about to continue questioning, a knock came from the door. The young girl immediately ran over, exchanged a few words with someone at the door, and then returned looking troubled. Tao Yu took one look at her expression and had a bad feeling – and sure enough.
“Ma’am,” the young girl said worriedly, “The people who went to find a doctor just reported that all the doctors from the medical clinics are out today. There’s no doctor available to treat you right now.”
Tao Yu’s mouth twitched, “In such a big city, there’s not a single doctor?”
“…Our city isn’t big. There are only a few hundred households,” the young girl looked at her innocently.
Tao Yu felt a headache coming on. She reached out to check her waist, confirmed no bone was injured, and then sighed, “Never mind, it’s nothing serious. I’ll be fine after resting a bit.”
“W-would you like something to eat? Do you eat flowers, dew, or something else? I’ll prepare it for you,” the young girl said eagerly.
Tao Yu laughed, “I’m a human, not some mountain spirit or ghost. I eat normal food.” These city people all seemed to have a naive and sweet air about them. Were all the NPCs taking after the master’s personality?
The young girl thought this was easy and immediately turned to walk out. After two steps, she seemed to see someone and quickly turned back.
Tao Yu was puzzled, “What’s wrong?”
“Ma’am, the city lord is still standing outside. Would you like to see him?” the young girl asked.
Tao Yu thought for a moment and nodded. The young girl responded and then added with a twist of her eyes, “Just, when you see him, please don’t let him treat your illness. Although he’s learned some medicine, he’s not very good at it.”
“Okay, got it,” Tao Yu was amused, thinking the girl was just too concerned.
