Chapter 130: In This Life, I Will Marry No One But You
Qi Shi’s sister-in-law didn’t dare to respond to those words. The Dingguo Duke’s family was still busy holding him up, let alone hitting him?
“That is, little sister, why don’t you first tell sister-in-law exactly what happened? Sister-in-law and your brother can give you some advice first. After all, you still have to live with your brother-in-law in the future. What will you do for the rest of your lives if things fall apart now?”
As soon as Qi Shi heard it, she knew what idea her good sister-in-law had in mind, and she felt a chill in her heart. Over these years, she had given so many benefits to her maternal family that they couldn’t even be counted, and now that she was wronged, it was one thing if they weren’t willing to stand up for her, but they actually wanted to persuade her to let bygones be bygones. These were her family!
Qi Shi’s sister-in-law was also feeling unhappy at this moment, especially after seeing the little sister-in-law’s expression upon hearing her words, which made her feel that this little sister-in-law was too immature. It was one thing that she had hit her own man herself, but she even wanted her brother to join in. Didn’t she know what that would mean for her brother? Did she think that just because she had married into the Duke’s Mansion, she no longer needed her maternal family?
The aunt and niece sat without speaking, each with their own thoughts, and for a moment, the only sound in the room was Qi Shi’s sniffling.
“Little sister, what exactly happened last night?” In the end, it was Qi Shi’s sister-in-law who couldn’t hold back and spoke first.
“Nothing much, just a couple of arguments with Master, and in the heat of the moment, I couldn’t hold back and hit him twice. He hit back too, that’s all.” Originally, Qi Shi had wanted to cry and complain about how Mo Qilan had gone back on his word and wouldn’t let her son become the heir, but just now she had changed her mind.
Now, when her maternal family still needed to rely on her, they couldn’t be counted on. If they knew that she and her son would have to rely on Mo Ziyuan to live in the future, wouldn’t they abandon her and instead fawn over her stepson? This was something she absolutely could not allow.
“Really that simple?” Qi Shi’s sister-in-law looked at her little sister-in-law suspiciously. Just a couple of arguments could turn a face into a pig’s head? Master said Mo Qilan’s face had been scratched to pieces.
“Isn’t that how husband and wife live their lives?” Qi Shi slightly lowered her head, letting the long hair on both sides slide down to cover her swollen cheeks.
Seeing that the little sister-in-law was determined not to say more, Qi Shi’s sister-in-law gave up on asking further. She wanted to ask about her family’s young lady and Mo Ziyuan’s marriage, but seeing the little sister-in-law’s current state, it didn’t seem like a good time, so she thought about it and didn’t ask.
The aunt and niece sat facing each other in awkward silence for a while. Qi Shi made an excuse that she wanted to rest and tactfully saw the guest out. Just in time, her sister-in-law also wanted to discuss her daughter’s matter with her husband, so she simply said a few words like rest well and she’d come to see her after she had rested, then left.
“Young Madam, why didn’t you just now tell Young Madam about what the son-in-law did?” After Qi Shi’s sister-in-law left, the old wet nurse asked Qi Shi.
“Hmph, if I said it, my good sister-in-law would probably turn around and help that bastard bully our mother and son.” Qi Shi said with resentment in her eyes.
“No way, no matter what, Young Madam is still Young Lady’s sister-in-law and from Young Lady’s maternal family. How could she help the heir bully Young Lady!” The old wet nurse didn’t quite believe that her own young master and young madam would do such a thing.
“Hmph! She has no family affection in her eyes at all. If she knew that Zi Chen couldn’t become the heir and couldn’t become the Duke in the future, how could she still stand by my side? I’ve seen through it all. So-called maternal family, so-called husband, so-called promises—all fake. From now on, I won’t believe any of it again. To get what I want, I still have to fight for it myself.” Qi Shi said viciously to the old wet nurse, and also to herself.
The old wet nurse sighed inwardly. Young Lady had clearly gotten stubborn, and she knew how obstinate her own young lady was. Even if she advised her now, she wouldn’t listen, so she could only comfort her first to stop the fussing, and deal with the rest later!
Mo Ziyuan was completely unaware of what had happened at home. He was now riding a tall horse, leading a team of Imperial Guards along the mountain road to Willow Forest Village.
“I say, Zi Yuan, are you really set on Miss Lin?” Chu Yu rode his horse side by side with Mo Ziyuan, looking at Mo Ziyuan’s spirited brows and eyes as he asked.
“Mm, in this lifetime, I will marry none but her.” Mo Ziyuan replied.
“But…” Chu Yu hesitated, “but your family won’t agree.”
“They can’t control me. Worst case, I’ll request to be removed from the clan register.” Mo Ziyuan wasn’t worried about this at all. He would leave that family sooner or later anyway. It was just that the Crown Prince had just prepared to ascend the throne now, so it wasn’t appropriate to mention it yet. Sooner or later, he would find the best opportunity. Leaving the Dingguo Duke’s Mansion was just a matter of time.
He still didn’t know that the old Emperor had added another lock to his position as Heir of Dingguo Duke just before his death, firmly locking it onto him.
“Don’t mess around. Being removed from the clan isn’t child’s play. What about your children then?” Chu Yu was startled by him and quickly advised against it.
“Then I won’t leave the clan, just open a separate page in the clan register. Besides, maybe by the time we reach the Capital City, Miss Lin won’t have this identity anymore, and then I’ll be the one climbing high.” Thinking of Lin Xin’s possible identity, Mo Ziyuan touched his nose and suddenly felt a bit irritated.
Lin Nan’s appearance couldn’t be hidden. It seemed it would be better to inform His Majesty about this matter sooner. If someone else got ahead of them, they’d be at a disadvantage and might even be used by those with ulterior motives.
Thinking of this, he felt even more urgent to see Lin Xin.
A team of men and horses arrived at the village entrance with a luxurious horse carriage, immediately attracting many villagers. Looking at those Imperial Guards with their fierce auras, the villagers inexplicably felt the air grow heavy. Including the children, no one dared to step forward and touch that never-before-seen luxurious horse carriage.
“Isn’t the one leading them that Young Master Mo who stayed in the village before?” After they had gone far, a villager whispered to the person beside him.
“Se- seems like it.” The person asked answered.
“He’s completely different from before today. Look how majestic he looks on horseback. You can tell he’s a high official. Just don’t know if he’ll stay or leave this time.”
“Yeah, if he doesn’t leave, doesn’t that mean he’ll live in the village from now on?”
“Right! Look at that entourage—his family background must be extraordinary. Don’t know if he’s married yet.”
“I say, Auntie, even if he’s not married, do you have someone suitable to play matchmaker?”
“Why not? My niece is good-looking with a great figure—definitely able to bear sons. When the chance comes, I’ll definitely go ask.”
“Give it up! You actually have the nerve to mention your niece? With that face full of pockmarks like a sesame pancake, do you think Young Master Mo is blind?”
“Exactly. By that logic, my girl is way better looking than your niece.”
“What dreams are you all having! Young Master Mo stayed in the village for so long before, but he only got along with Xin Yatou. Whether your daughters or nieces, which one is as good-looking as Xin Yatou? Even if he really picks someone from the village, it’d be someone like Xin Yatou!”
“You’re right. With Young Master Mo’s looks, no one in our village matches him except Xin Yatou!”
By the time Mo Ziyuan’s team was out of sight, the villagers were still arguing over who was worthy of Mo Ziyuan. In an unnoticed corner, a pair of eyes was fixed tightly on the direction of the village end, with a flickering gaze.
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