The Pei Family’s Son-in-Law: A Substitute Marriage and Everyday Life

Qingshan Village has two wealthy families. To the east lives a butcher surnamed Pei, whose son is named Pei Wen. To the west lives a hunter surnamed Ye, whose daughter is named Ye Qing. The two families’ parents are close friends, and they arranged a marriage for their children when they were young. Then something unexpected happened. Ye Qing didn’t want to marry into the Pei family and spend her days doing hard labor in the village, so she secretly pledged herself to someone in town. The Ye family only discovered the truth when the wedding date was near. With no other choice, Ye Qing’s father sent Ye Zi, the Ye family’s son, to marry in her place. Ye Zi, frolicking wildly in the mountains: ??? A few things to know before reading: 1. This is a marriage-first, love-later story, and both protagonists are each other’s first and only partners. 2. It’s a romance between two boys, so make sure you’re in the right place. 3. The historical setting is entirely fictional. 4. The two protagonists never leave the village, though they may go as far as the town. 5. This story features male pregnancy. 6. Please keep in mind that this is set in ancient times. The protagonists aren’t perfect, and the pacing is slow. Be sure to check the content warnings before reading!