??Chapter 47: Chapter 048: Husband, Marrying You is Wonderful_1
Chapter 47: Chapter 048: Husband, Marrying You is Wonderful_1
Qinghe’s eyes flashed with a hint of panic as she withdrew her hand, looking anxiously elsewhere, “Muniang, what are you talking about? How could I know that the tea was drugged? It was clearly Qian Yuan…”
But Muniang did not listen to any more of her explanations, speaking indifferently, “Qinghe, I told you before, the path you choose is your own. Don’t feel sorry for others, but make sure you can still feel proud of yourself in the future. The Qiao family will surely co to propose marriage soon. I won’t say anything to your brother. Just live your life well from now on.”
As Muniang turned to leave, Qinghe grabbed her arm, tears rolling down as she sobbed, “Muniang, do you think I am despicable and shaless?”
Muniang let out a soft laugh, taking Qinghe’s hand, “Qinghe, I don’t think so. What’s wrong with fighting for your own happiness? If anyone should be called shaless, it should be Qiao Yuanzhen who was shaless first. When you get married, I will co to accompany you.”
Qinghe nodded gratefully, “Muniang, thank you.”
After washing up and extinguishing the lamp for the night, Muniang still tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The events of the day played out before her eyes, and Qiao Yuanzhen’s odd behavior from the past few days finally made sense. With such a cunning, cold-blooded, and selfish man, would Qinghe’s future really be a happy one?
She had always been carefree, but after finding herself alone in this new place, a friend in hardship like Qinghe seed all the more precious. To completely ignore her, she truly couldn’t do it.
Erlang asked softly, “My lady, what’s wrong?”
“Hmm.”
“Please don’t be unhappy, my lady.”
Listening to such naive yet heartwarming words, Muniang felt content and snuggled up to Erlang in the dark, “Hmm.”
“My lady, you are crossing the line.”
Muniang’s face fell, Erlang, do you realize how low your emotional intelligence is?!
“Do you have a problem with that?!”
Realizing the tone was serious, Erlang quickly replied, “No, no!”
Muniang burrowed into Erlang’s embrace and softly said, “Husband, marrying you is truly wonderful.”
“I feel the sa,” Erlang replied, holding her tender body in his arms and smiling with satisfaction.
At the Qiao family.
Madam Liu was stewing in frustration inside the house, “Muniang’s family is repairing the fish pond and hiring help, paying seventy coins a day, not to ntion double wages for those who work hard. Where could you find such a good deal? Our family is in need of money right now, and precisely because father felt insulted at Muniang’s place, he doesn’t allow us to work there to earn money. It’s aggravating, this prideful suffering for the sake of face!”
Qiao Yuanming actually wanted to go as well, but since his parents forbade it, he certainly couldn’t. Hearing Madam Liu’s complaints, he still said, “Forget it, if father forbids, he has his reasons. We shouldn’t allow others to look down on the Qiao family for no reason.”
Madam Liu scoffed, “Look down? How is that looking down? Do you think by sticking to our guns others will think we have integrity? Qiao Muniang is so shrewd, she sees everything very clearly. She’ll just think we are suffering for the sake of pride.”
Qiao Yuanming grew impatient, “What can be done about it? If dad says no, then it’s no. What’s the use of you saying all this here? I know deep down you look down upon our Qiao family, and there’s no need for you to constantly remind
of how excessive Dad has been. Filial piety is the most important virtue, and it’s too much for you to complain about your own father-in-law’s faults here!”
Madam Liu’s eyes reddened instantly, and with a huff, she stood up, “Qiao Yuanming, don’t push your luck! Do you ever have us, your wife and children, in your heart, always thinking only about your own parents? Are your parents’ faces more valuable than our need to eat? It’s been how many days since the children last saw a hint of oil in their food? Look at their pale and emaciated faces, you don’t pity them but I do! Every day I’m anxious about how to earn so money to give them a better life, and what are you thinking about? Are you really treating us fairly?”
Qiao Yuanming stood there, stunned, not knowing what to say for the mont, feeling a surge of guilt watching Madam Liu covering her face and crying.
At that mont, a sharp cry ca from outside, “What did you say? Marry that wench Li Qinghe?!”
It was Old Lady Qiao’s voice.
Both Madam Liu and Qiao Yuanming were taken aback, exchanging a look before imdiately rushing out, forgetting to wipe the tears on their faces. Who else in this family was getting married besides Qiao Yuanzhen? Why would Qiao Yuanzhen, with his proud and haughty nature, suddenly want to marry Li Qinghe, who had neither money nor influence?
By the ti Madam Liu and Qiao Yuanming got there, the mbers of the main house had also arrived.
Qiao Yuanzhen stood in front of Old Lady Qiao, his face expressionless, and said coldly, “Yes, let’s hurry up and send the betrothal gifts in the next few days.”
Old Lady Qiao quickly replied anxiously, “Yuanzhen, what nonsense are you talking about? How can that shaless wench be worthy of you? If you must marry, wait until you have achieved a title and marry a lady from a reputable family, that’s the proper way. She is nothing more than a village bumpkin, we must look to the long-term!”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yuanzhen’s already cold expression darkened further. He thought the sa way; soone like Li Qinghe couldn’t bring him any benefit, but now…
“Don’t ask so many questions, I want to marry her imdiately. The marriage contract has already been drawn up, you prepare the betrothal gifts, tomorrow we’ll send them.”
Qiao Yuanzhen, recalling Muniang’s words, then added, “Don’t let
find out you’ve been causing trouble at her house either!”
Old Lady Qiao was simply in disbelief, unable to trust her own ears. Just a few days ago, she had mocked Li Qinghe for getting into Scholar Qian Yuan’s bed, and now her precious son wanted to marry her! Wasn’t this a slap to her own face?! What would the villagers think of their Qiao family?
“Old Mr. Qiao, Yuanzhen has gone mad. He actually wants to marry that shaless Li Qinghe, what should we do?!”
Old Lady Qiao looked at Qiao Dazhi as though seeking rescue, and Qiao Dazhi’s face also showed reluctance. He had wanted to persuade Yuanzhen further, but then heard Qiao Yuanzhen say coldly.
“I have my own reasons for this decision, there’s no need to persuade
any further. The marriage contract has been drawn up, no one can change it, so stop spouting aningless words!”
Old Mr. Qiao said gravely, “What are these reasons exactly? You have to let us know at least! Marriage is a serious matter…”
“Enough!” Qiao Yuanzhen shouted, veins popping on his forehead, no one knew how enraged he was feeling. He was more unwilling than anyone to marry Li Qinghe. Reasons? Was he supposed to tell them that he and Li Qinghe had been intimate without a matchmaker’s involvent?!
Qiao Yuanzhen, always gentle in his conduct, had never lost his temper before. Today’s sudden outburst caught everyone present off guard, they stood stunned, watching him.
“I don’t want to repeat myself, I am going to marry Li Qinghe!” Qiao Yuanzhen stated through gritted teeth, then turned and strode into the house.
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