Qī Zhēn cried even more uncontrollably, she also wanted to ask, what was her sister-in-law's fault?

  Qī Wǔ's voice was low, and she taught her daughter everything she knew. No one said she was wrong.

  And Hua took Qi Zhen with her when she first went to serve the crown prince, letting her broaden her horizons. Who can say that she wasn't kind-hearted?

  But she was still resentful in her heart.

  Just don't want to admit this goodness.

  Her son's mind has completely gone astray, and she doesn't want her daughter to lose her heart as well.

  It's only been a few days since they got together, and Zhen'er is already calling her "sister-in-law", and it will take some more time to get used to.

  No way, absolutely not.

  She has only this daughter left.

  "In short, taking a young lady out of her house every day is unreasonable. However, considering you are doing it for the prince's sake, I'll let it pass this time, but don't do it again in the future."

  "Yes, thank you mother, I remember."

  Qī Zhōng Rán is not Qī Wǔ Shì, doesn't have such complicated thoughts, after figuring things out, he actually thinks his wife is quite kind-hearted.

  He didn't like to interfere with family matters either, and he was relieved that his daughter was confined at home.

  Thinking of this, I tacitly agreed with my wife's words.

  It was just a careless mistake of the lady, whether intentional or unintentional, that made the daughter-in-law stand up.

  Kneeling for too long, her legs had gone numb. Hua Ruochu bit her teeth and stood up, trying to make herself look unaffected.

  A pair of hands reached out from beside her and steadied her, no need to look, she knew who it was.

  Qī yòu held her, and even when she stood firm, he still didn't let go.

  "Dad, Mom, I'm feeling a bit unwell, we'll take our leave first."

  Qī Zhōng Rán had just thought of nodding when Qī Wǔ Shì interrupted, "Wait."

  Qī Yòu Zhēn just stared at her steadily, waiting.

  Being stared at so coldly, Qi Wu Shi felt uneasy and averted his gaze, saying: "Xue Ru is meticulous in her work and has been following me for some years. Originally, I was going to marry her off to a good family, but since my wife's health isn't great, I'm worried, so I let Xue Ru serve for a while."

  Should she serve her or him? Hua Ru's heart sank with a chill, but she remained silent, waiting for Qi You's decision.

  If he nodded, she wouldn't say another word.

  Her silence was taken as consent by Qi Wu, who finally felt a little happy and had a smile on his face. "Since my wife has no objection, then..."

  "It's all right, Mother. At first, it was just because I was too busy with the Crown Prince's affairs and got tired, not that my body is unwell. There are enough people in the house who understand things, so you don't have to worry about us."

  Qī Wǔ's family was left speechless, if his daughter-in-law disagreed, she had many ways to deal with it, but if his son disagreed...

  If her son were obedient and close to her, it would be easy to just let him go into his room.

  But her son is not on the same wavelength as her at all!

  "It's just a young girl, wouldn't it be better to have someone to help with household chores? Xue is also someone you've met before, she looks decent, has a good body and is fertile..."

  "That's enough." Qi Zhongran suddenly interrupted Qi Wushi's words, warning her with a glare, and continued: "Today's matter will end here. It's not early either, you can go back now."

  "Yes, father, mother, son takes his leave."

  Hua Ru was also forced to nod and bow, her steps unstable as she walked out with Qi You's support.

  Yun wiped away her tears and quickly stepped forward to support the other side.

  Hua Ru struggled free from Qi You's support, putting all her strength onto Yun Shu's body.

  "Husband, you said that as long as I have a book to rely on, everything will be fine."

  Qī Yòu knew she would be heartbroken, but didn't mind and followed her, keeping close to her side without taking a step back.

  Inside the house, Qi Zhong remained silent for a while, until the courtyard regained its tranquility before he looked up at his legitimate wife.

  "Are you in such a hurry to put someone in Yu'er's house? In front of the new daughter-in-law who has just entered the door for more than a month? Isn't your current peaceful life satisfying enough for you?"

  These words were too severe, and the face of Qi Wu's family turned pale. She suppressed her trembling and said to her daughter who was still kneeling on one side: "Go back to the house, don't take a step out without my permission, Liu Ma, send the young lady back to her room."

  Qī Zhēn didn't respond, struggled to get up, bowed slightly, and refused Liu's support, limping away.

  She didn't want to stay here for another moment.

  "Old master, I didn't mean it that way. Yu'er is already twenty-two years old and still doesn't have a son or daughter. His wife's body is weak too. Xue Ruo is someone I've spent effort to nurture her body, she'll definitely get pregnant quickly. I just hope Yu'er can hurry up and have an heir. Yu'er isn't close to us, but I will definitely not neglect my grandson."

  Qī Zhōng Rán smiled, but his eyes didn't have a hint of warmth, "So in your heart, you just neglected Yòu'ér?"

  "I... " Qi Wu's expression became even more disheveled, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. "It was my fault back then, I was blinded by my own desires. Now I've also tasted the bitter fruit of my actions. I have no other wishes now, just hoping to have a grandson by my side, hoping that our family can flourish and grow soon. Sir, is it wrong for me to wish this?"

  Qī Zhōng Rán, however, did not believe her words. When he looked at her, his eyes were filled with undisguised ridicule, completely unlike the courtesy they showed each other in public. "Do I need to remind you how you felt when I took a concubine less than a month after our wedding?"

  Qī Wǔ's body swayed, and with a fart, he sat down, no longer responding.

  "Your wife can still help Yu'er and make him look good, but what about you? Are you going to make me look good or ruin my entire future?"

  Without looking at Qi Wu's ashen face, Qi Zhongyan's eyes were even colder, but deeply hidden was an unspoken bitterness, if only time could turn back...

  He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, Qi Zhongyan had regained his composure. He stood up and walked out, leaving behind a faint sentence: "Don't always do things that provoke people. Just because I didn't have the heart to divorce you in the past doesn't mean I don't have the heart to do it now. You have the Crown Prince as your backing, and even if you lose me, no one can shake his position in the Qi Manor."

  Watching him leave step by step, Qi Wu's voice was hoarse as she spoke, "When I sent Yu'er to her mother's house that year and you didn't go pick her up, did you already have the intention of abandoning me?"

  "Yes." Qi Zhongyan stopped in his tracks, but didn't turn around. "Because of your schemes, I lost my loved one and ruined my life. How can I bear to let you not suffer?"

  "Why haven't you started yet?"

  "Why? It's all for the sake of the child, not everyone is as heartless as you. Divorcing you would be easy, but the Qi family can't do without a daughter-in-law. If another woman enters the household, how will Yu'er have a good life? Your sin, I won't let the child bear."

  Qī Zhōngrán finally turned around, against the light, couldn't see the expression on his face clearly, but Qī Wǔshì knew that even if he was smiling, his eyes were still cold.

  "Over twenty years of marriage, twice sharing a bed, once giving birth to Yu'er and once giving birth to Zhen'er. You should thank your fertile belly, Wu Yunniang. I won't divorce you, but I can make you live as a widow for the rest of your life. This is my repayment to you."

  It seemed like a smile, but Qi Zhongran turned around and left, "If you interfere with Yu'er's affairs again, I won't mind sending you to the ancestral temple to pray for the Qi family's fortune. Don't give me this opportunity."

  There was no longer any sign of anyone else in the room, and the silence was suffocating. Qi Wu's hands were clenched tightly on his chest, as if he wanted to lift off the heavy stone that was pressing down on him.

  This engagement was something she had brought about herself, and at the cost of destroying the affection that had existed between those two people since they were young.

  But she never thought that she would ruin Zhong Ran's future, the man who was not inferior in both literature and military strategy, and made her infatuated, was ruined by her own hands.

  From start to finish, Zhong Ran had always reserved a place for her, shouldered the responsibility of clearing her name, and married her according to her wishes.

  Such a responsible man, his great future was ruined by her.

  Even now, the old master and mistress still think he was at fault first, she doesn't dare to imagine how the two elders would treat her if they knew the truth, divorcing her would be a light punishment.

  This is the man she fell in love with at first sight! Her heart and eyes are filled with the desire to be with him, as if she's been enchanted, and can't see anyone else.

  She married him recklessly and spent the rest of her life in unspoken hardship.

  Is it his fault?

  She has no right to blame others, it can only be said that she is reaping what she sowed.

  As he said, she should thank her fertile belly, which brought her two children after only twice sleeping together.

  But at that time, why did she send Yu'er to her mother-in-law's place with such a ruthless heart?

  "Madam, why are you sitting here alone? Where is the master? Why hasn't anyone come to light the lamps?" Liu's nanny started muttering as soon as she came in. Her eyesight wasn't good and couldn't see Qi Wu Shi's pale face and desolate expression.

  "Don't turn on the light, go out."

  Old Mrs. Liu stopped in her tracks, not daring to ask more questions, and retreated out of the room.

  On the other hand, Hua Ruji returned home with a look of shock, startling all the maids and wives, who had no idea what had happened.

  "Everyone, disperse and go about your own business! Dong Fei, you come with me to escort Miss back to her room."

  Hua Ru was placed on the bed, Yun Shu lifted her pant leg and looked at the dark bruise that almost covered her entire knee, almost bringing tears to his eyes.

  This bit of pain was nothing for Hua Ruochu, it just felt numb and uncomfortable, but after the blood circulation improved, the numbness went away, and her spirits also recovered.

  "It's okay, never mind, you know I just need to rub it gently and apply some medicine, then it'll be fine."

  "Miss, I have the medicine with me, I'll go get it." Dongfei quickly ran off, usually hoping to show off her skills when she was idle, but she didn't want to show off her skills on Miss's body.

  Qī Yòu didn't sit down either, and instead stood by the bed watching them bustle about.

  His eyes were deep and profound, making it impossible for others to see what was floating around in them.

  Hua Ru Chu still hadn't lifted her head, at this time, she didn't know what to say.

  Aren't you angry? Angry, but as a daughter-in-law who has to endure the mother-in-law's harsh treatment, she can only swallow it with her teeth, even if it's a mouthful of blood and tears.

  Qī Yòu's performance was good enough, not only refusing but also showing his attitude, protecting her from head to toe.

  But all these sources she has been bearing today are him.

  It was he who brought Qi Zhen before her, causing her to feel sorry for him. It was she who allowed Qi Zhen to leave the mansion with her, and frequent outings were also to help him with tea leaves. The one who made things difficult for her was even his own mother.

  She can't put on a good face now.

  Better not to look at all.

  They quietly retreated and considerately closed the door behind them.

  The room is quiet and still.

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