Free Web NovelChapter 51: Chapter 51
Chapter 51
The thoughts of the burly man, known as a promising figure in the next generation, were quite confused. Originally, Yueqian, who followed him, was loud and embarrassing for him whenever they met. This was a stark contrast to the current Yueqian.
Had she changed because she now had a husband?
No, could her view of others change so drastically within days or months? He meant the way she looked at her own fiancé, initially as if he were a disposable object, obligated to be just a fiancé day by day, and now the way she looked at her ragged husband.
This difference was evident, especially to someone like him, a former fiancé. He had felt it for decades, the objectifying gaze, as if she and he existed in different worlds, a gaze he detested! He knew well, this was not how one looked at a loved one.
Suddenly, he saw the gaze he had longed for and waited for, easily given to someone else, while he had waited more than a decade. Why was it so easily granted to another?
Was it true that just possessing her and being called her rightful husband was enough to change her?
Or was he like a gold miner, digging for decades not only without finding gold but also receiving discomfort and disdainful looks that caused him pain? So, he stopped just before grabbing the big gold nugget within reach?
The young man furrowed his thick brows slightly before speaking seriously.
"Yueqian, what you’re saying isn’t entirely correct. Originally, you were my fiancée, a woman who claimed she could rightfully feel jealous. That’s an odd idea, just a rural villager’s notion. You know that with the status of nobility like ours, we can’t afford such thoughts."
"A man with many women in his household, capable of managing them, demonstrates my capability. You should not only be proud that I can build a large household; as the principal wife, you should be happy to help me keep it stable, shouldn’t you?"
"What you did is the opposite. How can you expect me to have only you? Do you think family alliances are unnecessary? Why then do your father, elder brother, and even your younger brother have many wives in their homes?"
"All of this is something we nobles do as a matter of course. As a woman, especially as the wife of a general like me, you must be more generous. A general’s status is intimidating, and it’s easy to forge such alliances. You should be helping me manage these things. If the time is right, I will certainly honor you as the principal wife."
"Well, let’s assume that your stay here is a learning experience. You’ve received a proper lesson. Today, I see you’ve grown a lot. When I go back, I’ll explain to the Qin family, keeping the promise to marry you into the family as a token of gratitude for past favors. Though this marriage might initially make you just a concubine, if you truly change, I’ll elevate you to the status of principal wife later."
The warm tone of the general’s voice was serious and resolute. Normally, any woman hearing him speak like this would undoubtedly fall into the throes of love, hopeful upon hearing such a steadfast promise and certainly feeling joyful.
But not for Yueqian...
She glanced at the womanizer who used to be her fiancé, already knowing he was selfish and detestable, but now she truly despised him.
What kind of man was he? Asking her to be his wife while she was in her husband’s embrace. Was this man still in his right mind? Did he not see Mu Heng as a person, or did he see him as just a block of wood?
Moreover, did he not realize that her struggle was all to escape from him? After enduring for over a decade to finally live with Mu Heng, having a peaceful life as she wished, and suddenly he said, “Ah, he is the generous hero, he will give me another chance.” How could he?
Not just that, did he even think of the heroine who is his lover? To propose to another woman in her presence, promising her a future position as principal wife—what was that?
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Ah, if possible, please, author, change the script and make this dense hero just a side character. How could such a foolish and selfish person become a hero competed for by many?
God! This was too ridiculous.
Indeed, these were Yueqian’s thoughts alone. She had no idea that in reality, whether it be the story’s hero, the heroine, or even her husband, Mu Heng, ever since Yueqian had entered the body of the number one villainess from birth to now, nothing was the same.
A person’s spirit changing just like that also changes the storyline significantly. Yueqian was wrong to see only the narrative of the novel, unaware of what really lay deep within everyone’s heart.
Mu Heng’s clenched hand caused him pain. Though the man before him was a kingdom’s general, Mu Heng felt an overwhelming desire to kill this hero.
Yet... he dared not move.
Mu Heng hated this Young General, but he also harbored another reprehensible thought. Comparing himself to the other, he instantly knew he couldn’t match up.
As bandits arose, he couldn’t do anything but lose the chance to forage or had to hurry home to protect his loved ones.
Compared to this Young General who led his troops to sweep clean, he could only flee like a clawless dog. Given this, how could he continue to fight others for Yueqian, asking her to stay with him for life?
Even though in his mind, he was kneeling and begging his love to stay with him for a lifetime, in reality, he did not dare to do so. He feared his selfish request would make Yueqian suffer, afraid she might choose a wrong path difficult to correct. Mu Heng was acutely aware of the rarity of this chance.
So, he stood silently, waiting for his wife to decide. If she chose to stay with him, this time he would not just stand by. Mu Heng looked at the general standing tall with a sharp gaze. He wanted to be... to be a man superior to the other, an equal, and capable of competing without feeling embarrassed.
He wanted to be a husband that Yueqian could be proud of. Yes... he still wanted to be her husband, to have her as his wife for life.
"As you said, I have indeed grown up, but all of this is thanks to Mu Heng, my husband. He taught me to live well, to be happy with the simple things. I no longer wish to struggle in the capital, whether as Lady Qin or as the enviable wife of a Young General."
"Your offer, I must decline. I wish to be the wife of this farmer, Mu Heng." fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Yueqian spoke proudly, choosing not to be harsh towards him, not to lash out at this scoundrel making an offer as if he was a rich man proposing to take care of her in front of her own husband.
Ha! This is the first and only soft response. If he fails to understand and continues to pursue her, after this, there will be no more nice words. Does he want to see the Villainess Qin act? Then, let’s see who can handle it.
"Yueqian, you know how comfortable it is to be my wife. You are not suited to be a farmer... Oh, there’s no need to rush your decision. I’ll still be here fighting bandits for several more days. During this time, I hope you’ll realize what’s best for you."
The despicable man spoke in the way he believed before walking away with his soldiers, not allowing Yueqian a chance to respond. Whether he feared Yueqian’s rejection or had another plan in mind, who knows.
Ah... thinking about his vile plans, the first thing she thought of is his plan to kill her husband!
This was the first mistake of the general. His command to the hired bandits was to seamlessly assassinate Mu Heng, because if Mu Heng were gone, he could easily take her back to the capital.
Fortunately, Mu Heng not venturing into the mountains recently had kept him safe, and this also caused the other party’s plan to utterly fail.
"Heh, is this really happening? Why does the Young General have to be so good to the Villainess Qin?"
"She’s already a farmer’s wife, and now he wants to take her back to be the principal wife? What about our Sun’er? Doesn’t she deserve some respect?"
"Exactly, Sun’er, don’t overthink it. I think the Young General said that because he wants to fulfill an ancestral promise for sure. In fact, he despises the Villainess Qin to death. Otherwise, why would he agree to cancel the engagement? Even when the Qin family sent her to endure hardship in the countryside like this, he didn’t step forward to help her, did he?"
"Of course, he must not love her, but perhaps it’s all for the face of the Qin family."
The voices of the crowd, now acting as a consoling friend to the virtuous heroine, began their duty. The delicate figure in the light blue dress seemed to regain her senses, startled by the Young General’s promises to Yueqian.
He spoke as if he didn’t respect her at all. He acted like he didn’t even see her, even though he previously said how much he loved her, how much he liked her. Why had he become a completely different person today?
Sun’er looked towards the slender figure in gray. Yueqian had truly changed. She was almost swayed by the other side before, believing that the words she spoke came from the heart, thinking that the war between them would no longer continue. Who would have thought that all this was indeed the other party’s plan?
She truly is a fox, a real villainess, speaking all this just so the Young General thinks she has changed for sure. After that, he will feel pity and think about taking her back as his wife again, as he once promised the elders. It must be so! All that noble and resigned attitude, it’s all just an act!
Yueqian, you and I... are we destined to be eternal enemies in this life? I’ve planned so much just to have someone deal with you on my behalf, to send you away from the city. Who would have thought that bandits would come to your aid, causing the Young General to have to intervene and meet you again?
Why are you always so lucky? What must I do to finally get rid of you! Is only death going to allow me truly to defeat you...
