Free Web NovelChapter 50: Chapter 50
Chapter 50
"I am a man, and I do not indulge in pointless arguments. If you have had your fun, then take your mouth back. I will not hold you accountable because you are women. But if you were men..." Mu Heng said firmly.
Those from the city might not understand, but the villagers who have seen Mu Heng fight to protect his wife knew well. The rage Mu Heng exhibited when defending the beauty beside him was so intense that he once nearly killed a man with a hoe for speaking ill of her.
He was not a man quick to anger or prone to violence. He had been patient and tolerant of his fate thus far. Certainly, if it were any other matter, Mu Heng would not display such aggression or irritation, except when it concerns Yueqian, his wife, whom he loves more than himself. Mu Heng would die to protect her dignity.
"Hmm? Is anyone here brave enough to threaten harm? What did you say? What would you do if it were a man?" A deep voice of a man sounded from behind.
The familiar tone made Yueqian roll her eyes in annoyance. Who would have thought they would all band together to torment her like this? It was exceedingly irritating.
She herself was less bothered because she had been battling them for decades. But for Mu Heng... she felt greatly for him, as if she were a burden, dragging him into this tiresome whirlwind.
She vividly remembers Uncle Luan’s words when he asked her if she truly believed she could escape from those people’s clutches during their planning session.
At that time, she confidently told him yes because she believed in the plot of the novel, thinking that her story with these people should have ended. But as things turned out, it seemed like this chaos would follow her forever.
Even though she had agreed to leave and live a life of lowered status as they wished to see, why did they still create endless troubles for her? So... was all her effort to end up here worth it?
What if they did not stop?
What should she do? Would her goals need to shift to a place these people couldn’t easily follow?
How? Fleeing to another kingdom? But how would she go about it so that they would not have the right to call her back as a criminal or create further issues for her...
"If it were a man disrespecting my wife, I would no longer save their face."
While Yueqian was stressed, the resonant voice of her husband sounded beside her ear, bringing back her confidence and assurance.
The worried look on her face transformed into confidence once again after feeling his protection. Yes! She was not alone in this thought; she wasn’t fighting alone. Her husband, Mu Heng, was ready to stand by her side, ready to support her when such insecurities arose. He didn’t even ask or doubt whether what people said about her was true.
Just thinking about it, Yueqian smiled contentedly.
"Husband, let’s not waste time with these people. What has happened is well known to all. I know what has transpired, and there are many witnesses."
"But all that has happened must be considered a result of the good karma that brought us together. I do not regret being maligned by others or even being distrusted by everyone. There are many who know the truth, and they know how innocent I am.”
“Even the originator of the incident... Let’s not even talk about me undressing in front of anyone other than you, Husband; not even my thighs have been seen by anyone else,” Yueqian confidently and proudly stated.
She knew all along that the events must unfold as per the novel, so she asked Brother Dong Dong to help her. He monitored everything closely, waiting for the incident to occurred as she wanted, then rescued her in the right moment.
He could even testify on her behalf. The Young General, having been drugged with aphrodisiac, realized the truth once the effects wore off. He knew he hadn’t even touched Yueqian.
One could not confidently speak about this matter due to the quick intervention of many witnesses at the scene. Those present knew Yueqian had been drugged as well.
Initially, he was convinced that she had orchestrated everything but eventually uncovered through investigation that it was someone else who acted against her. Even the Qin family knew about this; it was her younger sister from the Qin family who had acted, so, since Yueqian was already the scapegoat, they just let it happen.
The people from the Arts Institute did not intervene because Yueqian had instructed them to follow this plan as she wanted to escape the capital and always dreamed of a husband like Mu Heng.
Indeed, the depraved old man who nearly became her husband was also dealt with by Brother Dongdong’s people. They too had their struggles until Mu Heng became her husband. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Upon hearing his wife’s words, Mu Heng hesitated for a moment, his face flushing with bashfulness. The way Yueqian brought that up made him think of her beautiful form, and a protective affection surged within him.
"Ah, um, I know. With so many people here, you might want to go and rest inside the house for a bit,” he said while scratching his cheek, wanting to tell his wife to go inside because he was protective of her but too shy to say it out loud.
The warm atmosphere and the aura of love enveloping them made others momentarily feel like they were colorblind dogs. The happiness emanating from Yueqian and Mu Heng seemed genuine and not at all pretentious.
This left many, especially the ladies from the capital who came to witness the downfall of their enemy, utterly stunned. Why did they have to witness such a joyful atmosphere surrounding their foe?
"Huh, what kind of person are you really, Yueqian? Before, you chased after me, insisting that as your fiancé, you had every right to be jealous. And now, just a few months apart, you’ve changed your mind?” The Young General chuckled bitterly, his eyes filled with pain and resentment.
Upon hearing this, the villagers’ faces showed considerable shock. Some of them knew that Yueqian was once engaged to the Young General, but others had not imagined her to be so lucky.
Once they realized that they had once had a bond and been equals, some felt a strange fear.
Yueqian, after all, came from a high noble lineage, not just a wicked woman from the capital. Had they known this earlier, they certainly would not have dared to look down on her.
With the belief that the nobility possesses the blood of dragons and gods more than others, there is some inherent reverence ingrained deeply within them.
"Don’t bring up old stories, General. Speaking like this, my beloved husband might misunderstand and think I am a fickle woman who intends to cuckold him."
"If we speak the truth, I am a person who loves and jealously guards fiercely. When I was known as your fiancée, where was the fault in showing my jealousy? But now, things have changed. I am his wife, and from here on, my heart holds only him."
"A married woman is like this, similar to other women whose parents arrange their marriages. Ultimately, the man by her side as her husband holds the most weight in her heart."
"This is normal. Do you expect me to rave about you? As a former fiancée? Isn’t that more ridiculous? I, who rely on my husband as the pillar of my heart, am not wrong to love him, respect him, and look only to him."
"Ah... Since we’re discussing this, let’s end everything here. The relationships I have with everyone are merely because I didn’t want other women to be near my fiancée. I’m sure if anyone else were in my position, they’d feel the same; who would want her husband to have more concubines every day and month?"
"But now, I’ve moved on from being a fiancée that confined me. I’m no longer involved and don’t intend to involve myself with you all any further. Please don’t bother me and better follow your own path."
"Whether it’s you, General, who in the future must find someone you truly love and who is right for you, or other women who must vie for favor, spend your time thinking about those matters instead—it will be more beneficial."
"Even if you all trample on my dignity, despise me, my husband and I will continue as usual. Even if it becomes harder than this, what do you gain from it? Is a moment of amusement worth more than your future? If you think so, then continue, but we have nothing left to struggle with."
"Well... I was born and have lived in the capital for a long time. Everyone knows well what my nature is. I am weary of bothering others unless others want to create problems with me. Certainly, if anyone still refuses to stop bothering, we can try fighting it out again. I have nothing to lose anymore, but others might consider whether it’s worth it."
Yueqian shrugged, deciding to voice her true thoughts. If anyone could realize what was the right thing to do and choose to cease hostilities, that would be good. But if they persisted, well... she had not yet shown her full capabilities. After escaping chaos, she wanted to be a silent spectator. If they did not allow her peace, they would face fierce revenge!
Yueqian’s words made many feels fearful; some realized that their actions were fruitless. They had traveled here to mock Yueqian, enduring difficulties and receiving no warm welcome, unable to leave. Everything seemed in chaos.
Was their purpose merely to witness Yueqian’s hardships?
The young women had various thoughts, but the general had another perspective.
When he heard Yueqian say she was married, that a wife must give her heart to her husband, having to look at her husband before thinking of doing something, he hadn’t thought about it himself.
He disliked Yueqian’s self-centered nature and how she did not care for him. She complained whenever he married a wife. Did she understand why he did that? If she listened to him like others, perhaps they would live peacefully now, maybe even married.
She knew his father was a Great General of the East, and with such status, many sought his alliance. If their family ignored these relationships, survival would be tough. A general held in high regard by the people was already under the king’s scrutiny. Without forming alliances, the heads of the entire family might easily roll! How could Yueqian not know this? How could she ignore these matters and continue to rage on...
