dognovel Chapter 94 The Furious Mother Tiger, Li Tingxue
Chapter 94 The Furious Mother Tiger, Li Tingxue
For example, every time he leaves his house, he always "coincidentally" bumps into the female lead; when traveling by carriage, he always manages to bump into her unexpectedly along the way.
Even when he's having a quiet meal, the female lead will suddenly appear before him like a ghost. His entire world seems to be filled with her, and this constant encounter annoys him to no end, yet he feels helpless about it.
At first, she thought Shen Xiujin was just joking with her.
However, Shen Xiujin solemnly told her repeatedly in the letter that the incident when he invited her to go out to the temple fair that day was not accidental, but was caused by a mysterious and unpredictable plot.
Looking at Shen Xiujin's letter, Zhou Jingyao felt instantly agitated. She really didn't know whether she should believe what Shen Xiujin was saying.
After all, to her, these words sounded like a fairy tale, as if Shen Xiujin was telling her an absurd myth.
Even if she wanted to believe, she couldn't find any basis to convince herself. But if she didn't believe, she had indeed heard Jiang Mianmian's thoughts that day. Zhou Jingyao felt so conflicted!
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The cherry blossom courtyard of the Marquis's residence.
Shen Xiujin frowned, clutching the letters from Zhou Jingyao tightly in his hand, his eyes filled with a complex and unreadable expression.
He slowly raised his head, his gaze passing over the table and landing on his elder brother and sister-in-law sitting opposite him.
Shen Xiujin sighed softly, then helplessly spread his hands, and said with a wry smile:
"Sigh! This is really a headache. Look at these letters she wrote. Zhou Jingyao seems to be skeptical of what we said. I've tried everything to explain, but she still doesn't believe me. I'm at my wit's end!"
"Sister-in-law, you see, you're both women, so you're probably more perceptive. Why don't you find an opportunity to meet her another day and have a proper talk about this? Maybe you can persuade her."
Li Tingxue took the letter from Shen Xiujin and read it silently. After reading Zhou Jingyao's reply, she understood why the other party distrusted everything they said.
Indeed, if she were in Zhou Jingyao's position, she probably wouldn't be able to accept such a bizarre situation either. However, it is undeniably a fact that cannot be changed!
Thinking of this, Li Tingxue frowned slightly, looked at Shen Xiujin with some worry, and asked softly:
"You've told Zhou Jingyao everything in detail. Are you really sure that doing so won't cause any trouble or problems?"
Shen Xiujin, however, looked relaxed and laughed without a care in the world, waving his hand and saying:
"Hehe, sister-in-law, you're overthinking it! What could be wrong? Think about it, since she can hear my mother's thoughts, it's enough to show that she has some special connection with our family and is destined to be one of us."
Besides, even if I don't dare to tell her now, wouldn't she have her doubts? What if she impulsively runs to my mother and talks nonsense? Wouldn't the consequences be unimaginable?
Then we'll really be in trouble! So, being honest with each other like this makes us feel more at ease and reassured, doesn't it?
After listening to what he said, Li Tingxue nodded slightly, seemingly in agreement, but her delicate eyebrows remained tightly furrowed, clearly indicating that she still had worries in her heart.
The thought of the unimaginable consequences if her mother-in-law's affair were to become known to outsiders sent a chill down her spine. She pondered to herself:
If this matter were to reach the ears of the imperial family, they would likely take action, perhaps even openly arresting the mother-in-law for questioning. At that point, even with the Marquis's vast wealth and illustrious reputation, how could they possibly contend with the mighty imperial family?
The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became. Li Tingxue secretly made up her mind that she must pay more attention to her mother-in-law in the future and make sure that nothing else goes wrong with her. Otherwise, if something happens, the consequences will be unimaginable!
After Shen Xiujin left, Li Tingxue turned to look at Shen Xiuyan beside her and asked softly:
"Husband, do you think Shen Xiujin and Zhou Jingyao are a good match? Also, do you think their relationship will eventually lead to marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiuyan's face showed a helpless expression. He shook his head and said, "Madam, then tell me, do you think they are a good match? In my opinion, their personalities are quite different and they are not suitable for each other. It is hard to call them a match made in heaven."
Especially now that they're together because of the plot, otherwise the second brother probably wouldn't even give Zhou Jingyao a second thought. After all, the second brother has unusual tastes, and a woman like Zhou Jingyao is definitely not his type.
Li Tingxue pouted and said, "Hehe! You must not forget that Mother has only mentioned Zhou Jingyao, a cannon fodder female supporting character, from beginning to end."
Furthermore, when Mother saw Zhou Jingyao at the General's Mansion that day, she genuinely liked her. The affection that flashed in her eyes was so real that even I could clearly feel it.
"You know, the matter of fate between men and women has always been mysterious and unpredictable. Who can explain it clearly?"
"Don't be fooled by the fact that Shen Xiujin doesn't seem to like Zhou Jingyao right now. Who knows what the future holds? Maybe one day, without anyone noticing, he'll develop feelings for her and suddenly fall in love with Zhou Jingyao?"
If he really had no interest in Zhou Jingyao at all, even if his mother had just mentioned it casually, he probably would never have obediently listened to his mother and taken the initiative to find Zhou Jingyao to resist the plot.
Do you really think that your brother, such a handsome man, would have no women interested in him and that Zhou Jingyao would be his only choice?
Li Tingxue scoffed, "Ha! That's why I say this kind of talk is only used to fool those naive and ignorant young girls. Someone as clear-headed as me wouldn't easily believe such nonsense!"
Even though she and her husband have been married for over ten years and have five children, such a deep bond between them still couldn't stop other women from spying on them.
Even her close cousin disregarded their sisterly bond and tried to steal her boyfriend!
What about those shameless, morally bankrupt women outside? And those shameless sluts, like that married Han Lanjiao.
Thinking of her ungrateful cousin Liu Jiaying and that shameless Han Lanjiao, she felt a burning hatred that made her teeth itch, and her anger surged even higher.
I had treated her with all my heart and soul, showing her the utmost care and concern, but in the end, all I got in return was this heartless betrayal.
And that Han Lanjiao is even more outrageous; she came for her life. They are all terrifying and despicable, one more so than the other. I am furious and utterly despicable.
The more Li Tingxue thought about it, the angrier she became. She suddenly turned her head and glared fiercely at Shen Xiuyan beside her. All her misfortunes were because of him.
She snorted coldly. In Li Tingxue's eyes, Shen Xiuyan had become a complete scumbag and a dog of a man.
Enraged, Li Tingxue reached out without hesitation and pinched Shen Xiuyan's waist hard.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! We were just talking about my second brother, why did you suddenly pinch me? I didn't do anything to offend you!"
Shen Xiuyan was tormented by the sudden, intense pain, grimacing and howling, while shouting loudly with an innocent and bewildered expression.
"Hmph! It's all your fault, you heartless dog of a man! Why do you dress up so gaudily and flamboyantly all day long? You don't know anything about male virtues."
My mother-in-law is right. There aren't many good men, especially men like you with strong genes for womanizing. You'll have to strictly abide by the family rules set by your mother from now on.
And look at your frivolous and dissolute appearance! No wonder Han Lanjiao and Liu Jiaying are so persistent, like flies to rotten meat! From now on, dress more simply, understand?
Li Tingxue roared angrily, showing no sign of calming down.
Faced with his wife's accusations, Shen Xiuyan was instantly speechless, a helpless expression on his face. He inwardly groaned: Is this never going to end?
"Alright, honey, I know. It's all my fault, I apologize to you, okay? Please don't be angry, otherwise our lovely little Le'an won't even have a bite to eat later!"
As Shen Xiuyan spoke, he grimaced and covered his twitching mouth, which was throbbing with pain. Even so, he still carefully and humbly apologized to his wife.
A tigress in full power is not to be trifled with, especially now that she has the biggest backer in the family.
Li Tingxue glared at him fiercely, then snorted heavily and said irritably, "Hmph, it's your fault to begin with, is there any excuse? Stop going out and flirting with other people all the time."
My mother-in-law is absolutely right. You men, even when you're buried in the ground, won't stay faithful. Even as ghosts, you'll still seduce those young widows in the graveyard!
Shen Xiuyan: "..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiuyan was speechless, and could only stand there dumbfounded, inwardly cursing:
Sigh, no wonder the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been so harmonious lately. It turns out they've been gossiping about him behind his back!
And Mother, what kind of nonsense do you say to my wife all day long?
Could it be that my philandering father did too many things to offend you in the past, leaving you with deep psychological trauma? So now, you see us sons as no good at all?
Oh dear, he's been so wronged! My second brother and I are completely innocent! Who told us to have such a philandering father? This isn't something they can control!
Besides, if his father hadn't been so promiscuous back then, where would he and his second brother have come from, and where would their whole family have come from?
Hehehe! Thinking of this, Shen Xiuyan was quite grateful to his deadbeat father, hehehe! He gave him a happy home, and Shen Xiuyan breathed a long sigh of relief.
Although there are many other illegitimate children born to biological fathers outside, he only recognizes his second brother, since none of them are approved by their mother.