Chapter 174 Let's go to Shanghai together
After the verdict was announced, Feng Xiuhe was unable to accept the news and fainted immediately.
She really couldn't understand how she had ended up losing more than she gained by trying to steal something. She had originally intended to harm Zhang Chuan, but now she had ended up getting herself involved.
Who knows when she will be able to return? Even if she does come back, she will be an old woman by then, and her life will be completely ruined.
Shen Zhixia thought this era was pretty good, that Feng Xiuhe could actually pay the price legally. You know, if this happened in later times, it would be a moral issue. Even if everyone cursed Feng Xiuhe, she wouldn't pay any price. Who knows, Feng Xiuhe might even get a share of Huo Hua's property in the divorce, and she would live a very comfortable life.
"This is a good verdict. Feng Xiuhe reported the crime herself, and she ruined her own life," Shen Zhixia said.
She didn't really understand this era, so initially she didn't plan to report it to the police. She thought that telling the villagers about these things would make it impossible for Feng Xiuhe to stay in the village.
Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise.
Huo Chunyan said, "What's this? If it weren't for the fact that so much time has passed and many details are still unclear, Feng Xiuhe could have been sentenced to death."
Shen Zhixia exclaimed in shock, "The death penalty is possible?"
She believed that the death penalty required murder, and even murder did not necessarily warrant a death sentence.
At most, Feng Xiuhe wouldn't face the death penalty.
Huo Chunyan gave her a strange look: "Sister-in-law, it seems you know nothing about the law. What Feng Xiuhe did has gone too far. Let me tell you, three years ago, there was a woman in our village who seduced many men, all of whom were married. She even held a dance party at home, inviting several men to drink and dance. Later, when the police found out, she was shot dead."
Shen Zhixia breathed a sigh of relief.
In later generations, this would be considered quite normal; many wealthy people did the same thing and were so engrossed in their pleasures that they forgot all about home. But in this era, it was outrageous, especially since the woman was a mistress.
Thinking about how rampant mistresses were in later generations, even driving their wives to suicide, and yet they faced no punishment, Shen Zhixia suddenly felt that this era was actually quite good.
These morally bankrupt people deserve to be punished; there's absolutely no need to protect them. They should pay the price for what they've done.
On the day Feng Xiuhe boarded the train, she was actually with Zhang Chuan. Zhang Chuan glared at her hatefully, his eyes filled with hatred: "I regret ever knowing you in this life. You're a crazy woman."
Little did he know what had gotten into Feng Xiuhe; this incident completely ruined his life.
Feng Xiuhe didn't speak, but her eyes were somewhat vacant. How could she not regret knowing Zhang Chuan? If it weren't for Zhang Chuan, she wouldn't be in such a miserable state.
Looking back now, all her misfortunes were closely related to Zhang Chuan. When she was with Huo Hua, her life was going very smoothly, but after the divorce, she started to have bad luck.
Zhang Chuan was carrying a bundle, which was prepared for him by his family. They also gave him money and showed him great concern. In the end, Zhang's mother cried.
Now that things have come to this, there's nothing she can do to help Zhang Chuan.
Feng Xiuhe, on the other hand, was all alone.
She was terrified about her future after being sent down to the Northwest. She thought that Mr. and Mrs. Feng would come to see her off, comfort her, and pack her many things, but there was nothing.
After the police verdict was handed down, Feng's parents began to despise her and immediately abandoned her. At that moment, she tasted their ruthlessness.
She discovered that Mr. and Mrs. Feng never loved her.
The love she once felt was all an illusion. No, it couldn't be called an illusion; it was an act put on by Mr. and Mrs. Feng. They wanted her to continue getting married so they could get a dowry. Now that they saw she had no value, they couldn't wait to abandon her.
After seeing everything clearly, Feng Xiuhe suddenly felt utterly hopeless.
No one told Howard about the news outside, but he must have heard it. Although he didn't say anything, he was in very poor condition and was getting thinner and thinner. However, the medicine the doctor was giving him was working well. Although he couldn't walk, his external injuries had healed a lot.
Of course, Howard injured his bone. Even if the external wounds heal, it won't help. What he needs to treat is his bone.
Huo's mother cooked chicken soup and went to see Huo Hua in person. When Huo Hua saw her, a smile appeared on his face: "Mom, you've come."
Mrs. Huo said helplessly, "If you don't want to laugh, then don't laugh."
She had heard about what was happening outside. Although everyone was talking about Feng Xiuhe, and Feng Xiuhe's reputation was completely ruined, Feng Xiuhe and Huo Hua were, after all, former husband and wife, so many people would also gossip about Huo Hua.
Even though Howard did nothing wrong, these people still love to gossip. But Howard's mother wasn't worried. Howard was innocent, so let them say whatever they wanted. Things would be fine after this period.
Mother Huo said, "Those things outside have all been resolved, so you don't need to pay attention to them or worry about them anymore."
Howard remained silent.
Mother Huo said, "I was also at fault for your marriage. I was blind at the time and misjudged her. I really didn't see that Feng Xiuhe was a vicious woman. Fortunately, you have divorced and she has paid the price. This is a happy ending for everyone."
"The greatest joy in life is divorce; you're finally free."
Howard lowered his eyes and said, "Mom, I understand."
As soon as Shen Zhixia entered, she heard what Huo's mother said, and her eyes lit up immediately. She hadn't expected Huo's mother to be so open-minded.
divorce……
Isn't that a pleasant thing?
A bad marriage will only drain you, so you should cut your losses in time. There's nothing to be sad about, because the future is always the best arrangement.
At this moment, Huo Chenzhou and Huo Chunyan also came in. Huo Chenzhou said, "Let's set off for Shanghai today."
He should have left with Howard much earlier, but Howard's leg was bleeding and the bleeding had to be stopped. Also, it had snowed outside, and now that the snow had mostly melted, it was time to leave the village.
Howard was initially reluctant to go to Shanghai, which is normal for a patient, but he should prepare himself mentally in the next few days.
Sure enough, Howard nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go to Shanghai with you."
He came to terms with it. Even if the hope was slim, he still wanted to get treatment. What if he was cured?
Just then, a sound came from the courtyard gate.
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