Farm Tough Girl

Chapter 161 - 161 162 Delusional Aspiration_1

?Chapter 161: Chapter 162 Delusional Aspiration_1 Chapter 161: Chapter 162 Delusional Aspiration_1 Qinghe hurriedly said, “Muniang, you must never let my brother find out. He can’t bear to see me suffer. If he knew I wasn’t being treated well in the Qiao family, he would definitely come to demand an explanation, and then there is sure to be trouble.”

Muniang felt helpless, Qinghe always thought of others, when would she ever put herself first?

“Enough, enough, I won’t tell, but you must not let yourself be treated like this anymore. If Qiao Yuanzhen dared to lay a hand on you today, if you keep tolerating it, next time he might do whatever he wants without any regard for you.”

Qinghe nodded.

“Qingya, go fetch some medicine.”

“Yes.”

Muniang said to Qinghe in a chiding tone, “Look at your face, it’s swollen. He must have used a lot of force.”

Despite her words, she carefully applied the medicine to Qinghe, “If I don’t do this for you, you would surely be too lazy to take care of it yourself. You don’t know how to cherish yourself at all. Such a beautiful face, do you know how many people envy and resent it? Yet you keep torturing it as if you’re afraid it won’t get ruined.”

Listening to Muniang’s nagging, Qinghe felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened, “Muniang, thank you.”

“What’s all this talk about thanks between us two? Haven’t you eaten yet? Eat something here before you go back.”

Without giving Qinghe a chance to argue, Muniang immediately ordered Qingya, “Go fetch another set of bowl and chopsticks.”

Qinghe found it hard to refuse, so she agreed.

At that moment, the Qiao family was receiving a “distinguished guest.”

Qiao Yuanzhen had shed his usual cold and arrogant demeanor, and his attitude towards that person was surprisingly respectful and ingratiating.

Qiao Yuanzhen welcomed the visitor into his room, and Madam Zhao did not dare to enter, as she had been warned by Qiao Yuanzhen, who feared she would embarrass him.

The visitor was none other than Lord Qin’s son, Qin Xin. With a swish of his clothes, he unceremoniously sat down in the main seat of Qiao Yuanzhen’s room, acting not like a guest but the head of the household.

Qiao Yuanzhen respectfully clasped his hands and said, “May I ask why Brother Qin has taken the trouble to visit today?”

Qin Xin glanced around, his brow deeply furrowed with an expression full of disdain. Clearly, he found Qiao Yuanzhen’s residence too humble, and the look on his face, as seen by Qiao Yuanzhen, felt like a sarcasm. Qiao Yuanzhen had always felt particularly inferior in front of young masters like Qin Xin.

Qin Xin let out a snort of laughter, “You’re quite something, aren’t you? With just a few words last night, you had my sister all enchanted.”

Qiao Yuanzhen, reminded by Qin Xin of last night’s incident, thought of how Muniang had publicly humiliated him and his face couldn’t help but look ugly, “This… it’s embarrassing in front of Brother Qin.”

Qin Xin snorted coldly, “Why didn’t you tell me beforehand about your marriage?”

Qiao Yuanzhen hurriedly explained, “I simply never had the chance to say it, I definitely didn’t intend to deceive your sister. My feelings for her are sincere.”

Qin Xin’s tone grew harsher, “You didn’t intend to? Now you have a wife, and you still harbor thoughts for my sister. Do you really think you’re worthy to take my sister as a concubine?”

Qiao Yuanzhen said, “That’s naturally impossible! If I could marry Miss Qin, it would already be marrying above my station; how could I have any thoughts of taking a concubine?”

Qin Xin snorted, “Then what do you say this is all about? If you can’t give me an explanation, I won’t let you off the hook!”

“Originally, my wife was not someone I favored; she was simply chosen by my parents, without any feeling involved. I thought I’d just live out my life like this, but, after meeting Miss Qin, I realized that I truly like her and genuinely want to marry her!” Qiao Yuanzhen spouted utter nonsense without preparation.

“Oh?” Qin Xin said, “Ever since last night, my sister has been foolishly devoted to you. Now she has learned that you have a wife. What are you going to do?”

A wave of joy surged in Qiao Yuanzhen’s heart, and he hurriedly replied, “My fate with my wife should have ended long ago, after all, I am truly sincere about Miss Qin. I’ve been planning to quickly settle matters with my wife and then welcome Miss Qin as my bride.”

Qin Xin had actually come here expecting these words; deep down, he really looked down on Qiao Yuanzhen. He was just a penniless scholar who had nothing of his own – what made him worthy of his sister?

But ever since the incident at last night’s lantern festival, Qin Qian had developed feelings for him, and today she declared her intent to marry no one but him. Their family’s darling little sister was not someone they wished to go against.

Besides, Qin Xin had a longer-term perspective. The Qin family had significant wealth and influence in Chatu Town and didn’t need to marry off a daughter to form alliances with other families. Additionally, since Qin Qian was especially favored in the family, it would be easy to handle her if she married into a minor household. As for poverty, to him, anything that money could solve wasn’t a problem.

Another important point was that Qiao Yuanzhen’s future in Chatu Town was promising; few scholars of his young age existed there. Perhaps he could become a Scholar in the Autumn Examination next year. Qiao Yuanzhen was a rising prospect – a successful bet could bring further glory to the Qin family.

However, none of these were the most vital issues. What was truly critical was that his sister was now utterly infatuated with Qiao Yuanzhen and insisted on marrying him. He was left with no options now.

However, seeing that Qiao Yuanzhen seemed to sense what was appropriate and his actions today were quite satisfactory, Qin Xin said, “Then I’ll be waiting. It’s up to you to show how sincere you are. If you can’t divorce your wife soon, then my visit today has been in vain.”

Qiao Yuanzhen was overjoyed, having thought that the mishap caused by Muniang yesterday had ruined everything. Seeing a turn of events, he was naturally ecstatic, “Yes, yes, I will certainly settle things with my wife as soon as possible and choose a date to welcome your sister as my bride.”

Qin Xin gave him a glare, “Nothing’s settled yet! Welcome her bride your ass! First deal with your own business!”

Qin Xin really looked down on Qiao Yuanzhen. This man, despite his good looks and ability to charm young girls, had won over his sister, and it really left him with no choice.

Qiao Yuanzhen responded with a smile on his face.

Qin Xin gave him a warning look and left with a swish of his sleeve.

Outside the door, Madam Zhao had actually been eavesdropping the whole time. Hearing Qin Xin’s footsteps approaching the door, she quickly hid in another room.

After waiting for Qin Xin to leave, Madam Zhao stealthily emerged, not daring to disturb Qiao Yuanzhen, and immediately returned to her room to look for Qiao Dazhi.

“Old man, old man, we’re going to strike it rich!”

Madam Zhao exclaimed excitedly.

Qiao Dazhi looked at her oddly, “Rich, rich, we’re about to run out of food to eat, and you talk of getting rich!”

Madam Zhao smacked Qiao Dazhi, “You old man, how can you be so brainless? Our Yuanzhen is going to make something of himself! He’s going to marry a lady from a wealthy family. Tell me, will we still have no food to eat? We’re practically going to feast on the most exquisite delicacies!”