The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man

Chapter 694: 694

The Old Lady of the Zhu Family came out from the house, “Master Yang, who are you saying is heartless?”

“Why not you?” Master Yang wasn’t afraid to offend her, “Everyone in the village knows how you abused Su Qingyue back then. Now, your son has the nerve to bother her and ruin her reputation. If it weren’t for the wife of the Xiao Family still being a virgin, who knows what vile things your family could have spun.”

“Master Yang, you’ve spoken truly just words,” said Su Qingyue, “I was only passing by the Zhu Family’s house, hoping to buy some vegetables from Aunt Zhang when Zhu Nengwen blocked my way and started to slander me. I never wanted to get onto Zhu Nengwen’s bed in the first place. I was simply afraid that the old Zhu lady would beat me to death. It’s fortunate that Zhu Nengwen never even spared me a glance back then and I was actually relieved. Now it’s all in the past, yet Zhu Nengwen, a scholar, still goes too far in his attempts to bully a weak woman like me….”

Aunt Liu shook her head and glanced at Zhu Nengwen, “Eldest son of the Zhu Family, you’re supposed to be a scholar. Why would you block the path and disgrace a woman who was tormented by your family, then sold off by your family? Even a rough man wouldn’t stoop to such lengths. You’re supposed to be a scholar…”

“Indeed…I think the Zhu Family is simply not over the fact that Su Qingyue has made so much money and they’re up to something…”

“Even scholars aren’t afraid of losing their gentleness and politeness, getting mixed up with someone else’s wife. Even if he passes the scholar exam, he would have already lost his reputation. What use would his achievements be then…”

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Old Lady of the Zhu Family and Zhu Nengwen changed.

The Zhu Family had invested a great deal in Zhu Nengwen. His reputation was naturally of utmost importance.

Zhu Nengwen quickly responded, “Who’s bothering Su Qingyue? I simply ran into her. We’re old acquaintances and I was merely greeting her.” He took in Su Qingyue’s delicate face and couldn’t help but appreciate her attractive features. However, her skin was dull and spotted, making her overall appearance quite ordinary.

Her figure was superbly graceful – no other woman in the village had such an attractive figure.

If he knew her facial blemishes could be cured and her face could still be pleasing to the eye, it would have been great to keep her as his wife.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

He was filled with regret.

“My son was just exchanging greetings, no other intentions! You all should stop talking nonsense!” Seeing more people gathering to watch the spectacle, the Old Lady of the Zhu Family quickly ushered her son into the yard. Through the courtyard door, she shouted, “Stop this nonsensical talk!”

Several villagers gathered at the entrance of the courtyard and whispered among themselves, all agreeing that the Zhu Family was utterly despicable.

Gratefully, Su Qingyue said, “Thank you all for speaking up for me. I am just a simple woman. If Zhu Nengwen were to spout some nasty rumors about me, causing my husband to have a misunderstanding, it would be terrible.”

Although her fourth brother would certainly trust her, she would still try her best to maintain his dignity.

“Wife of the Xiao Family, everyone knows the Zhu family’s character,” Master Yang said, “In this period, the Old Lady of Zhu Family seems to regret selling you. Everyone who sees her thinks that they owe her money because of her long face.”

“Zhu Nengwen and Zhu Daqi are the same… they are drowning in regret.”

“Who asked them to sell you off initially? The way they treated you then, they deserve it….”

The gathered villagers took turns speaking, all siding with Su Qingyue.

After thanking them again, she continued her way to Aunt Zhang’s house.

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