My Husband is a Drama King [Book Transmigration]

Song Changxu transmigrated. He became the fiancé of the cannon fodder, Xu Zhizhou. Xu Zhizhou was the younger brother of the protagonist shou. The protagonist shou was gentle, kind, and hardworking. Xu Zhizhou, on the other hand, had only one defining trait: he was high-maintenance and pampered. In the original novel, the body’s original owner failed to pass the xiucai examination. Unreconciled, he squandered the family fortune trying to pass, eventually becoming destitute. He developed an addiction to alcohol and, in a moment of carelessness, beat his husband to death.

Now, having just transmigrated, Song Changxu found himself in a field surrounded by jeers as someone ran away from him.

“Song Changxu, hurry up and chase after Xu Zhizhou!” someone heckled, growing more enthusiastic.

Song Changxu: “…”

So the question was, should he chase after him, or should he chase after him? He was a straight man, and homophobic.

He chose to go straight back home.

Since the engagement had only been settled the day before, there was still a chance to salvage the situation. He wanted to break it off. He failed, and his heart turned to dead ashes. That afternoon, his door was blocked.

Xu Zhizhou yelled at him, “Why didn’t you chase me? Do you have any idea how much face I lost because of that? Tomorrow, you’re going to town to buy me mung bean cakes. If you don’t, I’ll ignore you, and I’ll tell everyone you’re a heartless scoundrel!”

Both families were prominent households in the village, but the Xu family had a relative working in the county yamen. On top of that, the protagonist shou doted on this younger brother. Song Changxu had no choice but to comply.

Song Changxu: “…I’ll buy them.” A wise man submits to circumstances. He was a smart straight man.

…

Xu Zhizhou had been pampered his entire life. With his beautiful looks, he naturally expected to marry into a good family. But his father arranged a match with Song Changxu, and he was not the least bit satisfied. He felt there was no future with Song Changxu; he wanted to live in the city and buy whatever he pleased.

Song Changxu had nothing but his looks.

When throwing tantrums and making scenes failed, Xu Zhizhou had no choice but to resign himself to the marriage, resolving to make Song Changxu study hard.

If Song Changxu treated him poorly, he would run back to his parents’ home. He would also cry, throw a fit, and tattle! He’d hold a public hearing in the village and let everyone see just what kind of person Song Changxu was.

After he married Song Changxu, Song Changxu would have to dote on him, feed him his fill every day, and let him do no work. He’d have to buy him new clothes and let him manage the family finances. He’d have to serve him tea, fetch him water, wash his clothes, and massage his back. On top of all that, he had to study diligently so Xu Zhizhou could become the husband of an official and have face in the village.

In return, he would occasionally cook Song Changxu a bowl of white rice.

After hearing all this on their wedding night, Song Changxu: “…”

Even a landlord isn’t as exploitative as you.

You might as well just have me call you ‘Master’.

…

Song Changxu hated studying; it made his head hurt. But in ancient times, if one didn’t study for the imperial examinations, one would have no control over their future, and he didn’t want that. Besides, there was someone constantly watching him.

Song Changxu: “…”

He had no choice but to study with all his might.

It was to turn his own life around, absolutely not so that a certain someone could live a good life.

Xu Zhizhou, hugging a jar of candied fruit, said, “I’ll be watching you.”

Content Tags: Bickering Couple, A Match Made in Heaven, Farming Life, Sweet Story, Book Transmigration, Marriage Before Love