??Chapter 242: Chapter 243 I Can’t_1
Chapter 242: Chapter 243 I Can’t_1
The villagers were all of simple nature and held deep disdain for matters such as becoming soone’s concubine. After much gossip, their impression of Muniang significantly worsened.
Yu Ze’s face turned an ashen hue, “Have you made enough trouble? Stop spouting nonsense! Muniang is my wife, and she is my only wife. If you want
to extend any bit of courtesy to you, you’d better stop this charade at once!”
He Suxue actually feared Yu Ze when he lost his temper. He was a man of his word, and if she persisted in making a scene, he probably wouldn’t bother with her anymore. He Suxue’s heart tightened, but considering the current situation, she had already co this far; how could she back down now? She had to take the gamble, no matter what!
He Suxue wiped away tears, “You really don’t care about
anymore? Now, for her, you’re willing to erase all our past affection? Fine, I’ll make it easier for you—I’d be better off dead.” With those words, she turned and walked towards the middle of the river.
The villagers watched, hearts leaping to their throats, thinking a few more steps, and she would drown!
Yu Ze clenched his fists, lightly tapped the tips of his feet, and within a few steps across the river surface, he reached He Suxue’s position and scooped her out of the water with one hand.
He Suxue seized the opportunity to cling to his clothes tightly, still not letting go even after reaching the shore, crying pitifully, “Yu, can’t you stop treating
this way? We’ve been betrothed since childhood, grown up together. That woman has only been with you for a year, how could she outweigh our connection? You still don’t want to see
die, right? Because you still have
in your heart, don’t you? Your feelings for her are rely out of gratitude, you truly don’t—”
“Enough!” Yu Ze threw her to the ground, “He Suxue, it never occurred to
that soone I grew up with could act so shalessly. You claim to be a lady of high society—look at yourself now!”
A flush of red swept over He Suxue’s face. If possible, why would she wish to behave in this manner? Here she was, forsaking all her dignity and pride for his sake, yet why couldn’t he see her worth and spoke of her in such a way instead.
“I can’t afford to keep you here anymore. Don’t even start with how you can’t endure the three months’ journey by boat and coach; it seems you have regained enough strength to put on such a spectacle. Tomorrow morning, I will have Jin Feng send you back,” Yu Ze declared decisively.
He Suxue’s eyes darkened instantly, “You can’t treat
like this!”
Yu Ze said coldly, “How I treat you is up to , not for you to decide. I’ll say it once – I’ve fulfilled my duty towards you. If you’re genuinely seeking death, I will absolutely not stop you again. Do as you see fit.” Having said that, he didn’t spare her another glance and walked away.
He Suxue nearly bit her lip bloody, large tears rolling down unchecked as he walked away, not even bothering to ask if she had the strength to stand. How could he be so heartless!
Biting her lip, He Suxue struggled to her feet, following behind Yu Ze. Now that her clothes were wet and indecently clinging to her body, she could not bear the exposure before so many people. It was a shaful matter for her, and naturally, she did not linger.
Yu Ze took big strides and moved quickly, and He Suxue could hardly keep up. By the ti she returned, Yu Ze was nowhere in sight, prompting her to stomp her feet in frustration.
Upon returning to her room, Qian had already prepared hot water, waiting for her. He Suxue had not brought Hong Xin with her, so Muniang had instructed Qian to attend to her needs.
He Suxue’s eyes brightened, “Did Yu prepare this for ?”
Qian shook her head, “As soon as the master returned, he rushed to find Lady. It was the old Lady who ordered this to be prepared because soone had already reported that you were about to jump into the river. The old Lady feared you’d catch a chill upon returning, so she had the servant prepare in advance.”
He Suxue’s light dimd, her voice growing cold, “I see, you may leave now.”
Qian actually wanted to ask if she should assist with the bath, but seeing the uneasy expression on He Suxue’s face, she ultimately swallowed her words and silently withdrew.
No sooner had Qian left the room than He Suxue flipped the teaware on the table in a fit of rage, her face a mask of ferocity, her whole body trembling with anger. Qian, outside the door, shuddered even more and scurried away in panic.
——
“Muniang,” when Yu Ze rushed back, Muniang was lying dazed on the soft couch. He had anticipated her anger and questions, but now she was silent, unnervingly so.
For a mont, Yu Ze didn’t know what to say.
“Back already?” Muniang looked up at him, “Did the person die?”
Yu Ze replied helplessly, “Muniang, I know you’re angry—”
“Not dead? I was ready to collect her body, what a waste of preparation.”
“I made a promise to soone, no matter what, even if I can’t fulfill her devoted longing, I must at least ensure her lifeti of peace. How can I face him if sothing happens to her?” Yu Ze said with a bitter smile.
Muniang pulled at the corners of her mouth, “Since you’re set on ensuring her a lifeti of peace, if she asks for your lifelong devotion, will you agree to that too? After all, she jumps into a river, tries to kill herself, and you cave to everything.”
She was never a benevolent person; she couldn’t care less about Yu Ze’s promises to others. If she had to endure such suffocation for the rest of her life because of this absurd reason, she would rather have none of it!
“That won’t happen, Muniang, don’t take it to heart. I’ll send her back to the Capital City tomorrow. I’ve said it before, you are my only wife in this life, and there will never be another,” Yu Ze said earnestly.
“Will all the trouble be gone once she’s sent back? If she doesn’t want to go back and seeks death on the way, will you really ignore it? Can you cease to care about her next life as well?” Muniang’s tone was sowhat aggressive.
Yu Ze pursed his lips, silent for a long while, clearly struggling with sothing. The bitter words of Yu Jin echoed in his ears: Brother, I’m going to Qilian Kingdom, you stay behind. I don’t ask for anything else, only that you give Suxue happiness, and if not that, at least ensure her lifeti of peace.
Yu Ze’s fists clenched tight within his sleeves; for ten long years, countless sleepless nights were stifled by the nightmare. Yu Jin had left him freedom and dignity, along with guilt and regret. He Suxue was Yu Jin’s sole request; if he failed even this, how could he face Yu Jin?
“Muniang, I can’t do it.”
Muniang took two steps back, letting out a self-deprecating chuckle, “Then why bother apologizing to
now, as if saying sorry ans I should accept this stifling status quo? You overestimate my magnanimity. I can’t stand He Suxue being stuck awkwardly between us for a lifeti, let alone even a mont.”
With those harsh words left hanging, Muniang turned sharply, not looking back as she slamd the door behind her.
Watching the resolute figure of Muniang, Yu Ze felt a wave of bitterness in his heart; after all, she had distanced herself from him.
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