Chapter 110 - 108 Lady Sun Miaoniang Arrives

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Chapter 110: Chapter 108 Lady Sun Miaoniang ArrivesThe originally noisy hall suddenly became silent. Shen Yinning curved her phoenix eyes, observing Xue Qingqing with great interest. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was remarkable how Mianmian always claimed her second sister was timid, yet she seemed like a particularly courageous young lady. Madam Xue’s face flushed and she was the first to scold, "Qingqing, this is a joyous occasion! What nonsense are you spouting?!" Mrs. Qin’s eyes flashed with venom and gloom, but her face maintained a cheerful smile: "Qingqing, is it that Erlang bullied you? Speak to me, and I’ll teach him a lesson!" Shen Xinglei looked completely devastated and sorrowful: "Miss Qingqing, I’ve treated you like a treasure these days—cared for you like you’d dissolve in my mouth, and cradled you so carefully in my palms. Why won’t you marry me?" Everyone looked at Xue Qingqing. No one could comprehend why Xue Qingqing refused to marry Shen Xinglei—such an honest, good-natured young general with promising prospects. It was no surprise that people said the two ladies of the Minister’s Mansion were cowardly and dull. The eldest, Xue Mianmian, had disappeared; now, the second daughter truly lived up to being an unappreciative girl. Shen Yunxi’s tone turned sharp: "Xue Qingqing, how many noblewomen in the Capital dream of marrying my second brother? He doesn’t even glance at them, so how dare you refuse him? Or do you think you can marry someone even better?" "I’ve never thought about marrying an excellent man or anyone at all..." Xue Qingqing’s voice trembled, like the anguished sound of a tight string snapping. "All I’ve wished in my life is for my sister to return home soon..." She stood lonely in the center of the hall. If her sister were here, she would believe her, and she wouldn’t let her marry someone as vile as Shen Xinglei. She wiped the tears from her face and resolutely looked at Shen Xinglei. She extended her hand and pointed directly at Shen Xinglei: "The second son of the Shen Family, Shen Xinglei, not only keeps a mistress but also has a two-year-old illegitimate child named Shen Fan with her. He is deeply in love with this mistress. To ensure I can’t bear children after marriage, they conspired to drug me. They think, since I’ve read extensively and understand the rules of the Capital, I must be adept at raising children. They want me to nurture their illegitimate son until he’s grown and successful, only to snatch him away from me! Then, once I’m no longer useful, they plan to replace me with the mistress!" The hall was deathly quiet; you could hear a pin drop. Shen Yinning almost wanted to stand up and applaud Xue Qingqing. A young girl being bullied to this extent yet able to articulate everything so clearly—surely, she was worthy of being Mianmian’s sister. She smiled and looked at her uncle’s family, wondering how they would attempt to justify themselves in the face of Xue Qingqing’s accusation. The Shen Family members were stunned and uncertain. Mrs. Qin was aware of Sun Miaoniang and little Fan’s existence. She loathed Sun Miaoniang, a mere village woman who had seduced her son; but little Fan, as her eldest grandson, was undeniably delightful—fair, chubby, with features strikingly similar to Erlang’s childhood appearance, even calling her "Grandmother" in his sweet, childlike voice. Thus, she was fully informed and supportive of Shen Xinglei and Sun Miaoniang’s plans. In her view, an outsider like Xue Qingqing as a daughter-in-law was obviously far less important than her cherished golden grandchild! If she could leverage the Xue Family’s power and resources to pave the way for her precious grandson, wouldn’t that be a great blessing? She never imagined, however, that Xue Qingqing would discover Sun Miaoniang and little Fan’s existence! Staggered, she had no idea how to respond and only looked fearfully towards Shen Xinglei. Shen Xinglei, meanwhile, ignored his mother’s glance completely and simply gazed at Xue Qingqing with intrigue. He had assumed this girl would be too scared to further accuse him. To his surprise, she had dared to do so! Pressing his tongue to his upper palate, he slowly and menacingly ground his teeth, his eyes radiating a dark glint—like a wolf eyeing its prey. Before he could speak, Xue Qingqing’s father, Minister Xue, abruptly shouted, "You wicked girl! What nonsense are you spewing?! Were you cursed by someone?! The Shen Family’s second son is upright and proper! Where do these tales of mistresses and children come from?! I should beat some sense into you!" As he spoke, he raised his fan-sized hand, intending to strike Xue Qingqing. "Ahh, Minister Xue!" Mrs. Qin quickly intervened. "Such delicate, willful girls cannot be beaten, cannot be beaten! Young ones are easily misled—they might have heard rumors who knows where. Our Erlang has achieved military success, and countless eyes in the Capital are fixed on him. Envy is inevitable, isn’t it? Surely there are jealous people aiming to sabotage this marriage to relish in their own satisfaction!" "Uncle Xue!" Shen Xinglei stepped protectively in front of Xue Qingqing, exuding the posture of an upright man. "I believe Qingqing must have misunderstood me. Over time, I will prove my innocence to her. I don’t blame her for today’s events, because women are inherently placed in vulnerable positions. If I were a woman, I too would be cautious about choosing my future husband." His words were heartfelt and expressed empathy from a woman’s perspective. Many madams and daughters present felt a wave of admiration, gazing at Shen Xinglei with respect while looking at Xue Qingqing with visible disdain. Minister Xue, infamous for his incorruptible reputation, couldn’t fathom how he had raised such a daughter—one who was so ungrateful and full of lies! Madam Xue’s cheeks burned with embarrassment as she quietly resolved to prepare a few more bridal coffers for Xue Qingqing—to make amends with the Shen Family. She apologetically said, "What a mess on such an auspicious day—my sincerest apologies for the trouble! Qingqing, why are you still standing there? Hurry and apologize to your aunt and Xinglei!" Xue Qingqing bit her lower lip, refusing to apologize at all costs. She hadn’t lied—why should she apologize?! The world simply didn’t work like this! Mrs. Qin, concealing her discontent with a handkerchief, glanced her way with simmering annoyance. She had thought Xue Qingqing would be well-read and sensible; instead, she turned out to be an unreasonable fool who wouldn’t take a graceful way out! Feigning displeasure, Mrs. Qin said, "Qingqing, I have humbled myself as the Duchess and exhausted all kind words for you today, my junior. If you insist on being unreasonable, I truly don’t know how this matter should proceed!" Her remark pushed both Minister Xue and Madam Xue into an even more mortifying position. Minister Xue’s face turned red with rage: "Wicked girl! Must you tarnish your father’s reputation before you’re satisfied?!" Shen Xinglei promptly interceded, "Uncle Xue, Miss Qingqing is young, and it’s normal for her to be confused and unable to see reason momentarily. Please don’t blame her." "Ungrateful girl, look how forgiving Xinglei is!" Minister Xue barked in frustration, gesturing toward Xue Qingqing before letting out a deep sigh. "He’s such a fine husband, yet you refuse him—I have no idea whom you want to marry! Do you dream of ascending to heaven?!" Xue Qingqing’s tears welled up in her eyes. She didn’t want to defy her parents. She didn’t know what to do... In a choked voice, she said helplessly: "I’ve never lied in my life, yet now, Father and Mother would rather believe an outsider than believe me. Shen Young General doesn’t love me—he already has a lover, already has children. Why won’t you believe me?" "Miss Qingqing," Shen Xinglei replied tenderly, "I don’t even have a maid serving me, let alone a lover. In my heart and eyes, there is only Miss Qingqing. Last month, when I returned to the Capital from the border and saw you for the first time, I fell helplessly in love with you. I assure you, if you marry me, I will never take a concubine or entertain maids. Miss Qingqing, I genuinely wish to take you as my wife!" With his simple and honest appearance, such a public confession touched many of the young women present. After all, how rare it was to have a husband who promised not to take a concubine! For Shen Young General to say such words publicly firmly outweighed countless other men. Seemingly dissatisfied with merely this, Shen Xinglei suddenly raised four fingers toward the sky: "I, Shen Xinglei, swear to the heavens that I have no mistress or illegitimate child outside! In this lifetime, I will love only Miss Qingqing! If I break this vow, let me be struck by lightning and die a miserable death!" He didn’t believe in things like hell or punishment from the afterlife. Having killed so many, tortured countless elderly, women, and children—if King Yan needed to claim him, he would have done so already. What harm could one more victim, Xue Qingqing, do to him? Praises erupted from the crowd, all lauding him as a devoted and honorable true man. He looked at Xue Qingqing, his gaze filled with mockery and derision visible only to her. It was as if he scoffed at her powerlessness. Right then, Shen Yinning suddenly spoke in a coquettish voice: "Look, everyone, who is that mother and child over there?" Everyone turned to look and indeed saw a young mother and child standing at the edge of the hall, unfamiliar in appearance. The woman was delicate and pretty, and the boy she held looked to be about two years old—with features strikingly resembling Shen Xinglei.

Chapter 110 - 108 Lady Sun Miaoniang Arrives

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