Chapter 885: Chapter 884: Shortsighted
Wu Lihong stormed out of Madam Zhouâs room, spotting Qiu Xiang standing at the doorway, his face grew even darker, and he stopped in his tracks.
"You, as a maidservant, should know how to share burdens with your master. Your Madam, her mind is a bit unclear. I see you are someone sensible, try to advise her well, and stop her from thinking too many foolish thoughts!" Wu Lihong said with a stern face.
Qiu Xiang stood with her hands at her side, eyes lowered, and responded: "Yes."
Wu Lihong heard the sound of crying from inside, snorted again, and left with a swing of his sleeves.
The love from a man, if given to you, just accept it. How could there be so many demands, asking him not to be an official and stay with them, mother and daughter, is simply ridiculous.
Qiu Xiang watched him walk away coldly, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes, truly a heartless man.
But recalling what Madam said inside, Qiu Xiang shook her head again. The one in there is also a fool, how could she think of such unrealistic things?
Foolish!
Qiu Xiang sighed and went inside.
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These days, Zhou Xuennian could say itâs been the most comfortable time in over thirty years, and only now does he feel this is the life of a human, being in a high position without worrying about silver.
But now, just when heâs about to live a superior life, he hears Wu Lihongâs sarcastic remarks about Ying Mei, and his face turned black.
"That, brother-in-law, Meiniang loves you deeply and spoke such heedless words because she was momentarily confused. Donât blame her, after all, she has suffered for so many years!" Zhou Xuennian said with a stiff smile, internally cursing Madam Zhou for being such a fool.
Isnât everyone wanting to rely on the imperial examination to become an official and bring honor to their ancestors, and once they become officials, who doesnât want to climb higher? How high one can climb depends on fate and opportunity. Some people remain at the fifth or sixth rank all their lives, a regret already.
Yet Zhou Meiniang, that fool, actually proposed such unrealistic nonsense, truly foolish beyond measure, with shallow vision, sheâs the type who wouldnât even look like the Crown Prince in a Dragon Robe. Such poor insight, how could it be so bad!
What, saying that nowadays thereâs no worry for food and drink?
Pei! Can being a farmer girl be better than being the Lady of the Official?
Zhou Xuennian couldnât help but grit his teeth, veins throbbing at his temples; with such shallow views, whom did she take after!
"I donât think itâs because she loves me deeply as you say. Such love, I canât bear!" Wu Lihong chuckled lightly, saying: "I actually feel she is serious, considering the current days as excellent. If so, I wonât force them; at worst, Iâll just leave them some gold and silver!"
Zhou Xuennianâs heart skipped a beat, hurriedly smiling apologetically: "Do calm down, brother-in-law. Women tend to have minor whims; who doesnât? She just got stubborn. You, as a reputable official, truly wonât brood over this, will you? Look, all these years, she has constantly stayed loyal, waiting for your return. Such fidelity is hard to find! You have reunited after a long separation, donât let minor whims create a rift!"
Wu Lihongâs expression slightly eased, sighing: "Iâm pained because I know she has waited for years. But now, finally, the family is about to reunite, and sheâs giving me trouble; what can I do?"
"Rest assured, I will advise her," Zhou Xuennian hurriedly said: "She just hasnât come to her senses, after all, you did pledge for life back then. Once she understands, she wonât cause this fuss anymore!"
Wu Lihong, hearing him bring up matters of the past, felt a momentary doubt in his heart, but soon regained his composure, saying: "I hope itâs as you say."
Zhou Xuennian kept smiling apologetically, but inside he was filled with hatred, wishing he could open Zhou Yingmeiâs head to see if it was filled with paste.