A Trial Marriage in Ancient Times

Reborn as a peasant girl in ancient times, she finds herself in a dirt-poor family. Her greedy sister-in-law has no sense of loyalty, and her honest brother has no backbone. They insist she become a concubine, leaving her no room to argue, so she finds a scholar to take the fall. If he’s a promising investment, the two of them can work together to build a better life. But if he’s a lost cause, she’ll draw up a contract to protect herself. Become a rich man’s concubine or a poor man’s wife? Her sister-in-law says, “That Scholar Li is so poor he can barely afford a pot to piss in. You’ll work yourself to the bone if you go with him, and if you can’t make ends meet, he’ll pawn you off one day.” Her brother says, “Your sister-in-law is right!” Her sister-in-law says, “Marry into the Zhang family, and you’ll never have to worry about food or clothes. You’ll live the good life.” Her brother says, “Your sister-in-law is right!” Lin Lan: “Scholar Li, let’s make a deal. If you pass the imperial exams within three years, I’ll grudgingly become your wife. If you don’t, we’ll each go our own way.” Li Mingyun: “Miss, are you planning to use me?” Lin Lan: “So, are you willing or not?” Li Mingyun: “I hope you won’t regret this.” Regret my foot! I had nowhere else to turn. Whether it’s a luxury cruise ship or a rickety pirate boat, I might as well climb aboard. Besides, I have a contract. Uh… this really is a pirate ship! Scholar, I want out of the deal…