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Zhao Di looked at Qin Yaru with a genuine hint of gratitude: "Ever since I was frightened by Consort Qin, my father has indeed restrained himself a bit. This time, I can marry Guo Cheng as a legitimate wife instead of being a concubine, all thanks to Consort Qin."
"Although Guo Cheng is a bit older, he is quite a good person. Those rumors should not be taken too seriously, so you can rest assured, Consort Qin."
Seeing that Zhao Di showed no joy on her face but was not in despair either, just appearing ordinary, Qin Yaru was momentarily speechless.
In the end, this girl was still carried away from Chen Family Village in a red bridal sedan chair.
Wang sighed for several days but did not say much; after all, Zhao Di herself did not oppose it, so what right did they, as outsiders, have to criticize?
Qin Yaru had even less energy to pay attention to others; she still did not know how to solve her own troubles—perhaps because people from her hometown had left, Chen Wenyue remembered that there was still a major obstacle to his happy life that had not been resolved and actually sent someone to deliver a letter to Qin Yaru.
When Qin Yaru received the letter and glanced at it casually, a cold smile appeared on her face—just as expected, it was full of accusations, scolding her for not taking care of her in-laws and causing their early demise. Implicitly, it suggested that she was not a virtuous wife or mother.
That person had been gone for three years without any news. When her in-laws fell seriously ill, she sold the little dowry she had left to pay for their medical treatment and served them daily with soup and medicine, only to watch the two elderly people step by step approach death. In despair and heartbreak, she had hoped so much for Chen Wulang to return and see his parents one last time, but that was just wishful thinking.
Qin Yaru sneered—she had given everything for the Chen Family, yet received these baseless accusations in return?
The letter bluntly stated that she should stay at home honestly and take care of the children without causing trouble for him. It told her not to always go out and show her face or interact with people from the clan.
That tone sounded nothing like addressing his lawful wife; it was as if Qin Yaru were merely a servant or wet nurse to be ordered around at will.
What Qin Yaru did not know was that Chen Wenyue was also feeling very uneasy inside.
People in this era valued reputation above all else. Not only would serious accusations like "taking a wife while still married" have dire consequences, but even minor rumors could greatly affect his career. If things escalated too much, he might never be able to hold an official position again.
After all, during the Song Dynasty, no one would be willing to associate with someone of poor character.
Chen Wenyue absolutely could not accept such an ending—he was exceptionally talented and should have been standing in the court, trampling those who once looked down on him as a mere poor scholar underfoot. A bright future was right in front of him; how could he allow a useless woman to hinder him?
He initially thought that Qin Yaru was gentle-natured, but in reality, she was just awkward and shy. She must be nothing more than a farmer's wife who rarely left her home and had little interaction with her family. He could easily find a reason to divorce her and send her away. If he worried about her spreading rumors outside, he could simply find a place to keep her, as he certainly did not lack for food to feed her.
At that time, he could grandly welcome the Princess into his home. One was the current Princess, while the other was the daughter of a criminal; surely his family would know what was best for them.
With no one left in the Qin family, her father and elder brother were not allowed to die early during their exile. Who would speak on her behalf? As long as he maintained a good appearance, not only would he not bear any blame, but people would also praise him for being loyal and righteous, even taking back his already divorced wife and treating her well.
This matter would naturally not cause too much of a stir and would have no impact on him.
However, things did not develop as he had hoped. His awkward wife had an excellent reputation in the village. When Sixth Uncle came, even knowing that the woman by his side had an impressive background, he still hinted at him indirectly that he had a virtuous wife and should not be ungrateful. His words implied how filial the Qin family had been to his parents, how they had mourned for three years for his father and mother, and how she had given birth to a son and raised him alone with great difficulty.
Chen Wenyue appeared unfazed on the surface but felt extremely frustrated inside.
Hearing that Qin Yaru had given birth to a child made him think it was indeed troublesome! What he needed was for the Princess to bear him an heir to strengthen his ties with Xiangyang Wang, not a child carrying the bloodline of the Qin family.
Chen Wenyue harbored an unresolved knot in his heart—a secret joy that emerged in midnight dreams yet dared not surface, occasionally causing him great anxiety!
In Kaifeng, Chen Wenyue currently resided in a farmhouse that was a villa of Xiangyang Wangfu. It was not luxurious but elegant, exuding a scholarly atmosphere that he greatly appreciated.
On this day, the sun shone brightly, and the wind was gentle.
Chen Wenyue stood in the courtyard, gazing at clusters of blooming flowers. Thoughts swirled in his mind, causing his expression to change repeatedly.
"Wang Wu, what are you thinking?"
The sudden gentle whisper interrupted his thoughts. Chen Wulang turned around abruptly and saw the sparkling pearl on the Princess's head. His eyes brightened, and he immediately softened his expression. "It's nothing, just a bit tired from studying, so I came out for a walk."
Gentle Blue stepped forward, brushing the fallen flowers off Chen Wenyue's shoulders, standing side by side with him. The maids in the surroundings discreetly stepped away, giggling silently.
Chen Wenyue's gaze darkened, and a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth—Gentle Blue was certainly not as beautiful as the Qin Family, but what did beauty matter? Gentle Blue was more considerate than the Qin Family, more gentle than the Qin Family, and most importantly, Gentle Blue held a much higher status than the Qin Family; it was like comparing heaven and earth. Moreover, she cared deeply for him, even knowing he had a wife, she remained devoted and was even willing to be a concubine!
The daughter of Xiangyang Wang could never be a concubine!
Chen Wenyue pressed his lips together—Qin Family, do not blame me; any man with a normal mind should know how to choose!
Gentle Blue rested her head on Chen Wulang's shoulder, her eyes slightly moist as she sighed softly. "Wang Wu, don't worry. It's all my fault; I shouldn't have clung to you. If my sister cannot accept me, I will cut my hair and become a nun. After all, in this life, I will marry no one but Wang Wu!"
Chen Wenyue's body trembled slightly as he gently embraced her shoulders and lowered his voice. "Gentle Blue, don't worry. I will make arrangements; I will absolutely not let you suffer."
If Qin Yaru were here, she would surely find it strange that a high-ranking Princess would insist on holding onto an ordinary scholar. Even though Chen Wulang did possess some talent—after all, he had passed the Top Scholar examination—it was still an impressive achievement for an ordinary citizen. However, to a Princess, it meant little. Moreover, at this moment, Chen Wenyue had not yet passed as Top Scholar; if it weren't for the Princess's influence in front of the Emperor, whether he could secure that title was still uncertain.
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