Free Web NovelChapter 58: Chapter 58
Chapter 58
"Yueqian, did you really cook this food yourself?" Liu Sun, who had been listening to the conversation of those two as if she were a side character, chimed in during a moment of opportunity. She did not want the Young General, whom she loved, to look too long at the fox-like face of the other woman.
With Yueqian possessing a face worthy of envy, even Liu Sun acknowledged that she could not compare to that beauty.
Previously, seeing Yueqian’s makeup resembling a demon, she felt like laughing at how foolish Yueqian was to cover her delicate skin with frightening makeup. But now, seeing the other using her beauty to seduce everyone around, Liu Sun felt displeased.
After hearing the question from the great white lotus, Yueqian’s thin eyebrows were slightly raised. She knew the other was comparing her current behavior to her past. Yet, Yueqian was fearless.
Liu Sun knew, then what?
Everyone knew that she had pretended in the past, then what? Eventually, she had escaped from the detestable Qin family, married, and had a husband. What could they do to her now!
Yueqian gave a sweet smile that could easily make people irritated. It didn’t seem like Yueqian wanted to be the little angel like everyone else but rather it appeared more like a mockery.
"Oh? Are you surprised that I cooked myself, Liu Sun? Why so? Aren’t you the one who frequently prepares chicken stew with ginseng for the general? If so, why are you so surprise that I can cook as well?" Yueqian teased.
Liu Sun’s face turned slightly red, and Yueqian’s look seemed to say she had known Liu Sun’s intentions from the start but just hadn’t spoken up. This made Liu Sun want to pull her aside and have a clear conversation about what she really wanted. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
The Young General slightly raised his eyebrows, witnessing the demeanor of the two women. One, though trying to maintain a calm face, her eyes revealed her irritability.
Thinking about how often Liu Sun brought him food, saying she made it herself, before this he had been quite satisfied with her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have allowed her to be close.
But after hearing Yueqian’s words, it seemed the food she claimed to have diligently stewed the broth, and brought him various taste of dishes might not have been cooked by her after all?
Although he knew Liu Sun was not as innocent as she portrayed and she often schemed against others, had them deal with Yueqian instead of her, but she had never harmed him.
As a general like him, he deeply believed the other party wouldn’t lie to him. The difference between Liu Sun and Qin Yueqian sometimes made him think it might be better to have her as his principal wife. At least he wouldn’t have to feel uneasy and suspicious about what Yueqian was thinking.
But now it seemed his belief was starting to waver. Could it be that all this time, no one ever told him the truth?
"Yueqian, I was merely inquiring. Normally you say you don’t want to enter the kitchen because it’s dirty. Seeing you handle it so skillfully this time, of course, I’m surprised," Liu Sun explained.
She didn’t mention that for someone like Yueqian, a lady of her stature, who would let her into the kitchen at all? For it would seem to tarnish her reputation. She herself had claimed to have cooked for the general as well.
Liu Sun bit her lip in irritation, her displeasure towards Yueqian growing each time, yet she didn’t make it overly apparent.
"Really? Even if that’s the case, what does it have to do with you? Whether I’m at the Qin Manor or now with my husband, what does it matter to you if I can cook or not?"
"If I say I’ve never been able to cook, what would you gain? Or if I say I’ve been able to cook all along but didn’t want to dirty my expensive clothes so I was reluctant to enter the kitchen, what would you get from that answer?"
"I, Yueqian...I was just asking casually, without any hidden intentions or expectations. Please don’t misunderstand me."
Liu Sun said, tears brimming in her eyes. Seeing her like this, Yueqian almost wanted to laugh. This person, when could not argue and was not brave enough to admit her fault, she would pretend to cry to make herself seem pitiable.
If you want to meddle, then just say you want to meddle! No need for all these excuses.
"Don’t cry in front of me. You came to my house to question whether I cook my own food, which is already impolite. You even enter without being invited, and on top of that, you dare to cry in my house. If your father is dead, go cry at your house. My husband, siblings, and I are just living here. You don’t need to leave any inauspicious tears behind!"
Yueqian, known as the Young Villainess Qin, spoke without saving anyone’s face.
She already showed respect and honor to others, these people still being around and wouldn’t leave her alone. It seemed she had to dig up her villainess skills to completely embarrass these people, so they wouldn’t bother her anymore!
Liu Sun, who was never accustomed to such direct insults even though this was not her first time hearing it, choked upon hearing them. Her face turned deeply red, seemed like she was extremely angry.
Her eyes welled up with tears out of frustration, unable to respond as Yueqian did, only managing to grit her teeth and endure the harsh words. She continued playing the role of the delicate woman needing protection from men.
Her eyes, like those of a small deer, looked towards the Young General, who never seemed to notice her. His gaze stayed on Yueqian, as if wanting to capture her fierce image forever. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
Liu Sun’s impeccably clean fingernails dug into each other. If someone were to see her hands now, they would see nails marked with nearly greenish red from the pressure!
"How can you say just that, Yueqian?" Liu Sun spoke, while stifling her sobs. Her demeanor appeared slightly pitiful.
Seeing Yueqian ignore her and pout blatantly, Liu Sun turned to Mu Heng, the villainess’ husband, who was watching her silently, almost as if she were a piece of ignorant wood.
Liu Sun chuckled inwardly. Though Mu Heng had a good appearance of a man, good figure, and facial features, and was even slightly more handsome than the Young General. Only his figure that could not compare to the large body of someone who’ve been training for war and eating well every day. He seemed almost equal.
However, considering the other party’s status, Liu Sun felt secretly pleased. The other was a husband, surely, he must dislike seeing his wife displaying such fierce behavior. But even if he disliked it, what could he do?
Liu Sun believed that Mu Heng must be harboring frustrations for sure. After all, this marriage was one he had entered unwillingly from the start. Moreover, to him, Yueqian still has considerable dowry. Even a small amount of silver taels could hire him to marry; wouldn’t Yueqian’s dowry dazzle him?
Knowing that there must be some conflict between them, Liu Sun decided to stir up more trouble to unsettle Yueqian further.
"Brother Mu Heng, sob, I have always regarded your wife as a friend. But she sees my actions in such a way. My care and concern seem to have no effect on her. I can only entrust you with conveying my sincerity now..."
The beautiful woman said, pulling out four silver taels.
"This is money from this friend who wishes to help. Yueqian would probably refuse my goodwill, thinking I am cruel and looking down on her."
"But I will give this money to you. With bandits causing trouble around here, you must be short on funds. Keep this money to buy some food for Yueqian, please," Liu Sun said with a mournful look.
If Mu Heng, driven by greed, accepts the money, Yueqian will surely lash out at him. They will end up fighting, and Mu Heng might even retaliate.
She couldn’t believe that Mu Heng wouldn’t consider four taels a significant amount that he must take. He married Yueqian, even if she disgusted him, he still endured and been submissive, wasn’t all of that for money? So, why couldn’t he beat Yueqian for money?
Initially, Mu Heng wanted nothing to do with his beautiful wife’s affairs, trusting that Yueqian could handle everything better. Thus, Mu Heng listened silently, suppressing his displeasure, and smiled faintly when he saw his wife rebuking the other without mercy.
He liked Yueqian this way; he never expected his wife to be submissive or fragile to the point where a single word against her would make her cry and lean on him. Mu Heng loved Yueqian the way she was. He often admired her.
Thus, seeing Liu Sun looking down on them, Mu Heng felt anger rising.
"Keep your money, kind-hearted lady from the capital. My wife and I are not so destitute that we need to beg for money like beggar."
"Besides, if you were truly a friend of my wife, you would know she is so wealthy that you don’t need to worry about. The old clothes she wore from the capital look more valuable than what you wear."
Mu Heng looked Liu Sun up and down. Man’s gaze unlike those women’s; his manner was not overtly vicious, but the way he looked was a severe slap to her face.
It must be said that Liu Sun was just a daughter of a concubine. Even if she received some favor as the potential wife of a renowned Young General, it didn’t mean she could handle money lavishly. The clothes she had were affordable for the average person, unlike Yueqian’s custom-made garments from high-quality fabrics, some even gifts from royalty.
After such a sting to her weakness, not only Liu Sun’s face but even her ears turned alarmingly red, as if they might bleed.
"Dear... since she wants to play the magnanimous heroine, four silver taels aren’t a small amount. How can you refuse such generosity? Accept it then, we can use this money to help many villagers. Building a reputation is important, you know."
"Look at my dear friend Liu Sun, who, despite being from the capital, makes such an effort to build a reputation in this remote place so that eventually people think she bears hardships to visit every corner of the populace," said the beauty, her expression serious, not seeming to mock the other party at all.
