Abandoned Wife? Her Starlight Shall Blind You!-Chapter 241 - 184: Going to the Post House to Find Menzi
The matriarch of the Yang Family sighed softly, but said nothing more.
Madam Zou laughed mockingly, "Ruoxi, I don’t understand those grand principles. I only know that a life for a life, debt must be repaid. That scoundrel Chunyu Che must die."
Shen Ruoxi understood in her heart that it was already impossible to persuade her further.
In fact, her own heart was also in deep turmoil. Should she personally take action to deal with Chunyu Che?
But she didn’t dare to imagine the serious consequences of Chunyu Che dying in Dayi Country. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
She nodded lightly, her face full of exhaustion, and slowly said, "Big Sister-in-law, Fifth Sister-in-law, you should rest early. My husband and I will head back first."
After seeing them out the door, the matriarch of the Yang Family lowered her voice and said, "Fifth Sister-in-law, haven’t we arranged everything properly? Why do you need to be angry with Ruoxi?
You have to understand her! The Shen Family can no longer withstand any storms.
Over the years, although we are sisters-in-law, what’s the difference from being real sisters? We have long been one family, one heart.
If we encounter danger, wouldn’t she feel sorrow in her heart?"
At this moment, Madam Zou was completely agitated, "But she seems to be constantly speaking on behalf of Chunyu Che, mentioning the war between the two countries, and talking about Qing’er and the others. It really makes my heart uneasy listening to it."
"If she doesn’t speak like this, how else should she speak? The way you are doing things only makes her more anxious and worried. What use is that?
It’s only a matter of a couple of days. Chunyu Che will certainly be alone at some point.
Absolutely don’t mention these things to Ruoxi; otherwise, you’ll only expose our plan. How can you lose your composure like this?" The matriarch of the Yang Family expressed her disapproval.
Madam Zou remained silent without responding, just feeling restless, and after a long while, tears silently flowed down. "Isn’t it because of that wretched thing that I’m so angry?
He actually dared to come and provoke us, and we can do nothing about him, it’s truly frustrating to the extreme."
The matriarch of the Yang Family also lowered her voice, continuing to persuade, "Just bear it for another two days, Fifth Sister-in-law. Ruoxi is having a hard time too!
Ever since I hit her last time, I’ve been reflecting on myself. It’s hardest for her.
Back then, her father and brothers died on the battlefield, and her mother-in-law instantly seemed to lose all her vitality.
She didn’t dare to cry, nor did she dare to immerse herself in sorrow.
Clearly, she was just fourteen years old. In order for her mother to hold on, her personality completely changed.
Since that time, have we ever seen her lively and cheerful smile again? Clearly, she used to be such a lively person.
In fact, if it weren’t for Ruoxi, her mother-in-law probably wouldn’t have been able to hold on and would have passed away at that time.
The two of them supported and encouraged each other until she got married, and only then did her mother-in-law fully let go of her worries and close her eyes."
The matriarch of the Yang Family finished speaking, and her eyes couldn’t help but redden.
Madam Zou gently wiped away her tears, saying nothing.
The matriarch wiped her tears and continued, "Can you imagine? After marrying into the Xiao Family, she spent two whole years like this in the backyard.
During those two years, she never left the house, wore no makeup, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving the entire Xiao Family. What exactly was she doing it for?
Simply because she is from the Shen Family, she has to live, as this is the earnest expectation of all the deceased Shen Family members on her.
No matter how difficult the road ahead, she must grit her teeth and persevere; her stable life is the only way to keep the deceased from worrying.
She went to the battlefield to bravely kill the enemy, single-handedly cut the enemy camp’s drawbridge, with no regard for her own life.
It can be said that several times she struggled at the edge of life and death.
How could such a brave and fearless person not seek revenge for her father and brothers?
Fifth Sister-in-law, she confides in us because she sees us as her closest people.
It is only because she thinks things over thoroughly and doesn’t want our names to also appear on the ancestral hall’s plaques; we must not force her, breaking her heart.
As for my biased impulsiveness back then, didn’t I regret it deeply now for hitting her?"
Tears of regret were all over Madam Zou’s eyes, and after a long while, she slowly said, "I was also maddened by that bastard Chunyu Che back then.
Does he really think our Shen Family has no one? He had the audacity to stride into our Shen Family, even stepping into our ancestral hall."
The matriarch of the Yang Family was much calmer, "The servant said he paid respects to the tablets of father-in-law, my husband, and younger brothers, along with all the Shen Family ancestors.
He went and then left, without damaging anything. We’ll kill him later; you need not be too fixated on this."
"Who cares about his respects!" Madam Zou gritted her teeth in hatred.
Shortly after she married her husband, he went to the battlefield. Actually, her mother-in-law didn’t want him to leave, wanting him to stay at home with her, but he didn’t consent.
When, pregnant with a child, she learned of the Shen Family Army’s total defeat, if it were not for the child in her belly giving her a thread of hope and attachment, she really thought to follow him in death.
The child, since birth, has never seen his father.
She is only twenty-one years old this year, and if not for the hatred in her heart, and the constant care for her child, she probably would have found it difficult to hold on until now.
"Fifth Sister-in-law, Big Sister-in-law understands, we’ve all endured it this way. Although Qing’er has grown up, losing her father makes her quieter than other children.
If we don’t support each other, how hard will the days be ahead? Let’s just let that bastard live a few more days, don’t mind it too much."
Upon hearing this, Madam Zou nodded heavily with tears in her eyes, having acted impulsively just now.
Suddenly, a hurried request for an audience was heard outside the door, causing the matriarch and Madam Zou to be startled, their hearts full of doubt. At such an hour, what could be so urgent?
They quickly instructed the maid to invite the person in.
They saw a young servant rush in, kneeling with a thud on the ground, speaking urgently, "First Young Madam, Fifth Young Madam, something’s wrong!
I was ordered to escort the First Young Lady and the Prince out, but found they did not return to Prince Zhan’s mansion; instead, they headed in the direction of the inn where the Beichang Country envoy is staying.
I stayed alert, wanting to see where the First Young Lady and the Prince were heading, followed them, and unexpectedly, the First Young Lady was really going to see that Beichang dog Emperor Chunyu Che!"
Upon hearing this, the matriarch suddenly felt the world darken before her eyes.
Madam Zou’s legs went weak, nearly collapsing to the ground.
It was over, she must have been provoked by herself, now she’s going to desperately confront Chunyu Che!
"Quick, prepare the carriage, we must go and see." Madam Zou said, her lips trembling, her voice filled with anxiety and unease.
"Fifth Sister-in-law, don’t get agitated. With the Prince there, Ruoxi won’t be in trouble.
I believe Ruoxi won’t impulsively try to kill him. If we recklessly go now, it will only exacerbate the conflict.
Zhuzi, you keep an eye on them, report back immediately if anything happens." The matriarch quickly held Madam Zou back, trying to calm her down.
Zhuzi, the young servant who delivered the message, quickly left to carry out the order.
"But Big Sister-in-law..." Madam Zou was so anxious that tears were swirling in her eyes. Suddenly she slapped herself hard, "I’m so stupid!"
The matriarch held her hand tightly, comforting her, "Fifth Sister-in-law, don’t be like this. Ruoxi has always been more determined than us; she won’t act impulsively.
She’s certainly not going to kill Chunyu Che; otherwise, the Prince would certainly stop her."
Hearing the matriarch’s words, Madam Zou felt slightly calmer, but she was still restless, pacing back and forth as her heart remained full of worry.
Meanwhile, after Shen Ruoxi got onto the carriage, she instructed the driver to head straight to the inn where the Beichang envoys were staying.
Jun Moling held her tightly in his arms, whispering, "Alright, I’ll listen to you, but you must not act rashly.
We’re going to find the doorman, he’s gotta give us some explanation, right?"
Shen Ruoxi’s heart was full of emotion, truly grateful to have found such an understanding husband in Jun Moling; he always seemed to fully understand her thoughts.
She had to go find Chunyu Che today; she wanted to see what exactly he intended.
Did he think, just because the Shen Family had no men, he could bully them at will?
Chunyu Che was about to rest; the month-long car and horse journey had left him exhausted, and he hadn’t had a proper rest for days.
At this moment, he heard the guard report that Prince Zhan and Princess Consort Zhan requested an audience, causing him to be taken aback.
