Free Web NovelChapter 52: Chapter 52
Chapter 52
The current situation was quite uncomfortable, whether it was the villagers or people from the capital. Suddenly, they all heard shocking words from the mouth of the Young General, the former fiancé of the Young Villainess Qin, who was rumored to have detestable behavior.
Initially, people understood that the Young General loathed her to the bone and always wanted to cancel their engagement. When the Qin family’s punishment forced her to break off the engagement and marry a poor man far away as a form of exile, he didn’t say his opinion, allowing it to happen.
The Young Villainess Qin marriage to the poor man caused the laugh of many in the capital, and some congratulated the Young General for escaping this ordeal.
Who would have thought that a few months later, the Young General would tell the Villainess Qin himself that he was still willing to give her a chance to make amends? If she agreed to return to the capital, he would marry her as his principal wife, as long as she behaved and obeyed.
What did this mean? It felt like a slap in the face to everyone who believed the Young General hated Qin Yueqian to the core!!
Is this what people do to someone they hate? After repeated offenses and even exile, the former fiancé now says he’s ready to give her a chance, even though she is someone else’s wife. He’s even considering marrying her as his rightful wife and potentially making her the principal wife in the future!
Isn’t this a complete reversal? If there was real hatred, would he offer her such an opportunity? Could a woman who is already someone else’s wife receive such an opportunity from him?
If it’s said that the Villainess Qin is the woman he truly loves, that would be more believable! Despite severe wrongdoings and harsh punishment, she still gets repeated chances. If it wasn’t for profound love, willing to forgive everything, would he give such opportunities to a woman who has behaved so poorly?
What does this mean? All along, it was them who misunderstood on their own, while the Young General never thought the same as them at all? The Young General, who was believed to be forced to compensate for the elders who owed favors, actually loves Miss Qin wholeheartedly?
No wonder! That’s why he never spoke up at all, and all the rumors and gossip were entirely concocted by them!
Seeing people react like this, Yueqian couldn’t help but angrily bite her lip. She thought she had perfectly played her part before him, but today, it turned out he played his role even better than she did.
Yueqian, who had just declared that her engagement obligations to him made her commit to him so much she vented on others, creating the image of a simple woman without complex thoughts, and he himself had another love in his heart.
Now, she spoke as if she left his life for good, ready for him to be with his own love since the engagement was broken.
Unexpectedly, he used his status as her fiancé excellently, showing that his love was true and steadfast. All this time, he fulfilled his duties as a general, a nobleman’s son, and a fiancé well, generous enough to give her a chance to adjust.
She did not know what he planned to do next, whether he truly wanted her back as his wife, but she knew that whatever path she chose, whether to go back with him or stay here with Mu Heng, her peaceful days had been utterly changed by his words.
First, if she chooses to go back with him, does she really think that the people in the capital or the nobles would accept her as his principal wife?
She was already a married woman, and at best, she could only be a concubine. If they considered the honor of their ancestors who have helped each other before, they might allow her to become a secondary wife, but she would be subjected to lifelong criticism.
In the society of women, having only one husband is very important. Normally, if they are divorced or even if their husband dies, their lives are considered lower than that of ordinary women.
Even among men, when they look at a widow, they do not regard her with as much respect as they would do to a woman who is still pure. This thinking is very different from the era from which she came, and it affected her life significantly as well.
So, she can clearly say that if she were to believe his words, even if she became the principal wife unrightfully because he declared it, her importance to society would still differ.
This status would surely be revoked soon enough, and she would have to face considerable hardship. Additionally, she would have to endure the vile, careless behavior of a husband like the Young General.
Even in death, Yueqian would not consider this way out.
But the second option is even more difficult.
When this rumor reaches the capital, the Qin family would certainly use this opportunity to save face and strengthen ties with the general’s family. Because of Yueqian’s past actions, the Qin family felt like they were losing face to the general’s family.
Moreover, there were many criticisms about this issue. Eventually, if it turns out that the two youngsters really love each other and end up marrying later, the face of the Qin family would be restored.
They would have to deal with her marriage to Mu Heng for sure. She didn’t know how they will do it, but they definitely would not stop until she returns to the capital herself.
Yueqian’s eyes were filled with immense hatred. This Young General, this vile man, had planned too well. He could not kill Mu Heng directly, but he still found ways to coerce her. Perhaps he was even planning to have the Qin family take action themselves.
Yueqian did not understand how he could hate her so much. Throughout all the time that has passed, even though she has been self-centered and caused trouble, but to ask her whether she had harmed him, the answer was no, never.
How could she think of harming him when she must pretend to love him so intensely?
But no matter what plans he had, Yueqian would only have one husband. If something truly unforeseen happens, she would reveal all her secrets and fight to the death. She would not let Mu Heng, the good man who was sincere to her, suffer the consequences of her own actions.
"Husband, I’m truly tired. I want to rest," Yueqian told Mu Heng again.
She looked at the man with the dark, unwelcoming face calmly, feeling both sympathy for him and guilt, but also understanding him.
Mu Heng rapidly shifted his gaze, looking at Yueqian, who revealed her vulnerability to him. He did not expect Yueqian to behave this way; shouldn’t she be glad that, eventually, people would realize she isn’t as wicked as they thought?
"Alright, let’s rest. Village leader, after this, please return home. We will not be welcoming any more guests."
Mu Heng said with a stern voice. The village leader nodded rapidly, understanding the directive, yet he looked at Mu Heng and Yueqian relationship with a worried gaze.
He inadvertently thought on behalf of Yueqian. If he were her, what would he do? Choose to stay with a poor man which made life difficult or return to the capital where she had lived for nearly 20 years to marry a dignified and honorable general?
Even a fool would know which option to choose.
However, Yueqian’s presence in the village had been very helpful for them. Moreover, her generosity was outstanding. Before they had a chance to repay her kindness, was she really going to leave? Their relationship had also been very good. Even though Yueqian would have a bright future there, he still felt deeply saddened.
After the homeowner fled into the house and shut the door, not welcoming any more guests, many people left. This allowed Yueqian and Mu Heng to sit down and talk once more. Everyone’s faces were filled with discomfort.
"Sister-in-law, will you... will you go with that general?" It was Huan’er who, after a long silence, spoke up.
It was the question everyone wanted to ask but no one dared to. Huan’er initially didn’t know how to start, but the discomfort made her unable to remain calm, unlike others.
The young girl asked, her face streaming with tears, looking very pitiable. Everyone could see her sorrow; she was afraid that Yueqian would leave her. Yet, she still didn’t dare to ask directly, only managing to inquire so.
"Huan’er, why would you ask such a thing? A married woman has only one husband. I am married to your brother. Where else would I go?"
Yueqian responded as if the question was merely a humorous one. She acted as if she had never considered leaving them, which slightly relieved Mu Heng.
"But if you go back, it wouldn’t be as hard as staying with me," Mu Heng still mentioned the advantage of returning as if to test the waters. Yueqian’s face was slightly angry.
"And do you see me suffering now? Have I not told all of you about how much I had to struggle and fight with many women back in the capital? And the nobles who would take advantage of others. Do you still think that is a place where I could be happy? Or do you not want me and wish to send me back?" Yueqian feigned anger, startling Mu Heng slightly.
Usually, Yueqian would speak slowly and calmly to him, this was the first time he saw her glare like this. It made his heart drop. He really did not think like what she accused him; hence, he was so worried.
"I don’t want to send you away, nor do I want you to leave. You are my wife, my woman. Why would I want you to go somewhere else?" Mu Heng spoke earnestly, his expression intensely serious.
Yueqian narrowed her eyes slightly, scrutinizing him as if to catch him in a lie. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
"Are you speaking sincerely?"
"Absolutely, I would never lie to you," Mu Heng affirmed seriously. The woman who had teased him at first then broke into a smile.
"I feel the same. I want to stay with you as your wife and don’t want to go anywhere else," she said, and Mu Heng let out a relieved sigh.
"If you intend to stay with me like that, what are you thinking about?" the husband asked, noticing her deep in thought and initially assuming she might want to leave him.
But if she has decided to stay with him, what is she thinking about? Could there be a problem he hasn’t considered?
