Chapter 31 She Won't Look Back
Duke of Wei: "Now is not the time to say angry words. How can we get to the point of divorce?"
Zhou Chengan said calmly, "For the sake of face, let's part ways amicably. Let's separate our families peacefully and pursue our respective futures."
It was the Duke of Wei who came to propose marriage, but within a few years of marrying her, he was already thinking of bringing a prostitute into the house.
The Zhou family's jewel in the crown was treated like that by that bastard Song Zhichen, and he had already shown restraint by not beating up Song Zhichen.
Grand Tutor Zhou did not say anything, but he clearly agreed with Zhou Cheng'an's words.
Duke Weiguo's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the Zhou family was determined to divorce.
He exchanged glances with Song Zhichen, who stood up and bowed to Grand Tutor Zhou and Zhou Cheng'an, "Grand Tutor, father-in-law, I know I was really wrong this time. I only ask you to give me another chance to meet Aying."
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In the yard, Zhou Ying held a long sword in her hand, her clothes twirling lightly.
The sword in her hand seemed to have life, and every move was filled with graceful power, with both firmness and flexibility.
Suddenly, Zhou Ying's eyes became stern, and the tip of his sword pointed directly at the entrance of the courtyard. "Who?!"
"It's me."
Song Zhichen stood at the gate of the courtyard and looked at Zhou Ying with a complicated expression.
If he had not happened to see Zhou Ying dancing with a sword today, he would have almost forgotten the girl who rode a horse freely and was flamboyant and bright.
Zhou Ying's figure gradually overlapped with the heroic girl holding a long sword, and Song Zhichen suddenly felt uncomfortable.
He could hardly suppress the sadness in his heart and finally spoke.
"Aying, I want to talk to you."
Zhou Ying frowned, "I have nothing to say to you anymore."
"But I have something to tell you."
Song Zhichen acted as if he would not leave unless Zhou Ying listened to him.
Zhou Ying knew that Song Zhichen was a stubborn person, so she finally agreed to talk to him.
They found a quiet place and sat down.
"Just say whatever you want to say, and then leave."
Zhou Ying picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Seeing her so cold, Song Zhichen felt bitter. "Aying, we don't have to make such a fuss."
He didn't understand that since ancient times, it was common for men to take concubines.
Besides, he had taken concubines before, so why was Zhou Ying so persistent this time?
After a pause, Song Zhichen continued, "Aying, although I have more than one concubine these years, I have never put my concubines before you. Whenever there is something good, you get it first, and then it's their turn. Even for children, I waited until you gave birth to Ye'er before I stopped giving them contraceptive soup."
After wasting so many years in the Duke's Mansion, Zhou Ying's love and expectations for Song Zhichen had long been worn away.
But after hearing his words, Zhou Ying couldn't help but feel sad for herself.
Over the years, she has restrained herself and become timid.
But in just a few years, it has changed beyond recognition.
In the past, she would always indulge in Song Zhichen's gentleness, but later she realized that he was gentle to everyone.
The lover who was so in love with her back then now looked hideous.
It shouldn't be like this, why is it like this?
"There are many men in this world who don't take concubines. Men in my Zhou family never take concubines! My uncle doesn't take concubines either. It was fine if you took concubines before, but this time you want to take a prostitute into your family!"
Song Zhichen was helpless, "Aying, Runiang is pregnant with my child. I want her to give birth to the child."
After a pause, he added, "I promise that she will be my last concubine in this life. I promise that I will never take anyone else into the mansion. Ah Ying, don't worry, no one can surpass you."
Zhou Ying sneered, "As long as you and I get divorced, you can let her have as many children as you want, and no one will care how you want to give her a name."
Song Zhichen's eyes flashed with bitterness: "Aying, in my heart, you are different from them. You are my wife, the one I wanted to marry at first sight. They are just concubines, how can they be compared with you?"
Zhou Ying looked at Song Zhichen quietly for a long time without saying a word.
If there was a trace of inexplicable nostalgia and reluctance in her heart before today, it all disappeared after hearing Song Zhichen's sincere question.
"Song Zhichen, I will not change my mind. If that's all you want to say, our conversation today can end."
Having said this, Zhou Ying stood up and prepared to leave.
"Aying..."
When Song Zhichen saw Zhou Ying was about to leave, he reached out to grab her sleeve, but Zhou Ying easily dodged him.
She pointed the sword in her hand at Song Zhichen with a cold look in her eyes. "Song Zhichen, my sword can save you, but it can also kill you."
Song Zhichen subconsciously took a step back. He didn't expect Zhou Ying to do such a thing, let alone say such words.
"Unless we divorce, there is no need for us to meet again."
After saying this, Zhou Ying left without any regrets.
She chose the path she took back then, and she won't regret it.
But she will never walk the same path she has walked before, nor will she look back.
Song Zhichen stood there in a daze, looking at Zhou Ying's departing back. His heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by a huge hand, and the pain was so severe that he could hardly breathe.
He knew that once Zhou Ying made a decision, she would never change her mind.
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