After some thought, you decide to deepen your bond with Song Fan.

  You ask Lin Qiushui if she would be willing to become your wife.

  She widens her beautiful eyes.

  For a moment, she suspects she's hearing things.

  Then, you reveal your retionship with Lin Manqing and expin, "Although I am favored by the Seventh Madam, your status as the daughter of a criminal official is too sensitive. Based on my words alone, it would be difficult to get the Seventh Madam to intervene. But if you become my wife, the situation might change..."

  After hearing your suggestion, Lin Qiushui is stunned for a long time.

  Upon learning that you are only eighteen, she hesitates to mention that she is fifteen years older than you, already a woman past her prime. This is not a good match, and besides, you are also Song Fan's teacher, which is inappropriate...

  Lin Qiushui politely declines you.

  You are not surprised and immediately propose a compromise, stating that you didn't mean it that way. The two of you would only need to have the title of husband and wife without fulfilling the duties, and after overcoming the current difficulty, you could find an excuse to separate.

  After hearing this suggestion, Lin Qiushui breathes a sigh of relief but still feels extremely embarrassed. However, under your emotional persuasion and logical reasoning, she agrees.

  An hour ter.

  The two of you are registered at the Enforcement Hall of the Divine General's Manor and receive a marriage contract, becoming a legally recognized couple in Great Wei.

  "Heh, that was efficient."

  Seeing this, Chen Shi can't help but feel a bit emotional.

  Great Wei has a household registration system. Ordinary people can get married by registering with the government.

  But as a servant, he has no human rights. Servants are considered part of the master's property, and marriage requires the master's consent. Moreover, Lin Qiushui, as the widow of a branch of the Song family, would find it troublesome to remarry, especially to a servant, as it would require the Song family's cn's approval.

  Their sudden union would not pass the legal and ethical barriers.

  As expected.

  Elder Wang is about to jump out.

  The process was surprisingly smooth, but you are not surprised, understanding that someone is secretly giving the green light.

  After registering, you and Lin Qiushui return home and see the newly awakened Song Fan. Seeing his despondent look, you realize that even after consuming two ninth-grade treasures, Song Fan still hasn't sensed his vital qi and blood.

  You become more convinced that this boy is the legendary Child of Fortune.

  Song Fan is surprised to see his mother and is about to say something when he notices the marriage contract in your hand. He lets out a small sound of surprise, then forces a smile to congratute you and asks who his new teacher's wife is.

  Then, you expin your marital retionship with Lin Qiushui.

  Upon hearing this, Song Fan's expression stiffens, thinking you are joking about his mother. He instinctively gnces at Lin Qiushui, who nods and confirms it.

  Song Fan feels as if he's been struck by lightning.

  He snatches the marriage contract and, after a single gnce, feels the world spinning.

  For a moment.

  He angrily tears the marriage contract and questions you loudly, asking if your intention in approaching him was to take advantage of his mother, attempting to repay kindness with a few treasures.

  Lin Qiushui immediately scolds Song Fan upon hearing this.

  Then, she reveals everything about Elder Wang, but in her version, she remains Song Fan's biological mother, only that she met Song Fan's father at the border under the hidden identity of a criminal official's daughter...

  You understand that Lin Qiushui fabricated this lie because she couldn't bear to let the young Song Fan know that his parents abandoned him early on.

  ...

  After understanding the situation, Song Fan feels deeply guilty and solemnly apologizes to you.

  You smile and reassure him.

  Song Fan feels even more guilty and sps himself on the face.

  ...

  In the evening, you wait in the living room for a long time, but Elder Wang still doesn't show up. Based on the memories that suddenly appeared in your mind, you understand that he wants to wait until you solidify the situation before taking action. Realizing this, you immediately share your suspicion with Lin Qiushui, who suggests she could stay the night, as Elder Wang would surely act once the crime is confirmed by morning.

  Upon hearing this, you shake your head and say that staying the night is not enough; you must share a bed to make it convincing. This is to show Elder Wang's people and the Seventh Madam.

  Although Lin Qiushui is somewhat resistant, she understands the gravity of the situation and, after some hesitation, agrees.

  Song Fan learns of this and looks conflicted, wanting to say something but holding back.

  You understand that the boy's suspicions have fred up again, so you immediately demonstrate your Organ Refining Stage cultivation and state that until you break through to the Spirit River Stage, you cannot be involved with women. Currently, it's just a temporary measure to protect Lin Qiushui, and as a teacher, you would never overstep boundaries with a student's mother...

  Your candor makes Song Fan feel a bit embarrassed, realizing he's judged you unfairly.

  Immediately, he leaves with peace of mind.

  ...

  At dusk, you and Lin Qiushui share a bed.

  During this time, you practice restraint and make no inappropriate moves, only engaging in idle chatter, which puts Lin Qiushui at ease, thinking you quite the gentleman.

  At the same time, she feels increasingly guilty, knowing that as someone favored by the Seventh Madam, you have a promising future. Now, because of this temporary measure, you have taken a marriage contract with her, a widow, and even if you separate ter, you will bear the bel of remarriage, which will surely affect your prospects for marriage in the future.

  During the conversation, you notice the change in Lin Qiushui's mindset and immediately comfort her, stating that you are focused on the path of cultivation and have no intention of marrying or having children, so taking a marriage contract with her will not have any adverse effects.

  Your understanding nature increases Lin Qiushui's goodwill toward you.

  In the middle of the night, you both fall into a deep sleep.

  During sleep, you occasionally turn over, intentionally making slight physical contact with Lin Qiushui, waking her up several times. Lin Qiushui feels a bit embarrassed and annoyed but doesn't suspect you, thinking it's unintentional...

  Seeing this, Chen Shi's expression turns a bit strange.

  The simuted version of himself seems to be pnning to win over Lin Qiushui and become Song Fan's father?

  That's not a good idea.

  In the web novels he's read, the so-called Child of Fortune is no different from an Unlucky Person, from causing the death of parents to the demise of entire cns. If the people around them aren't resilient enough, few can meet a good end.