Chapter 38 Forced Marriage
The Xie family was stunned by the sudden arrival of Jiang Hong and Jiang Wansu.
Xie Qi, however, smiled even more broadly.
Looking at Xie Xuchuan, who was covered in cold sweat, he felt an itch on the tip of his tongue.
He couldn't help but press his lips against his own until he felt a slight stinging sensation on the tip of his tongue, at which point Xie Qi finally suppressed his bloodthirsty urge.
He stared intently at Jiang Hong, a look of satisfaction spreading across his face.
"Master Jiang."
Fearing that Xie Boyu, being too rigid and inflexible, might say something irreversible.
Hua Nanzhi quickly asked, "Did you come today to learn about the two children?"
Jiang Hong snorted and stepped aside to let Jiang Wansu, who was standing behind him, pass.
Jiang Wansu shrank back, her eyes filled with endless fear.
In her mind, Xie Xuchuan should feel guilty towards Yu Lin and secretly exert himself to the best of his ability to deal with the Xie and Chen families in order to give her unborn child a proper status.
All she had to do was wait until Xie Xuchuan was fully prepared, then express her reluctance and reluctance, and finally confess to her family and return to the Xie family with him.
Even if one is unknown and without status for a time, by taking things slowly and planning for years, one can still find a way out for oneself and one's unborn child.
But Jiang Wansu never expected that an unclaimed note from who-knows-where would shatter all her delusions.
When Jiang Hong dragged her to the Xie family, she was so flustered and distraught that her teeth chattered.
Jiang Wansu looked on in bewilderment as her gaze fell on Xie Xuchuan, who was kneeling on the ground.
She was terrified that Xie Xuchuan would reveal the truth.
Jiang Hong was adept at speculation, and because his uncle was a eunuch, he was particularly concerned about his reputation.
If Xie Xuchuan were to shout in front of her father that the father of the child in her womb wasn't him...
Suddenly, Jiang Wansu shivered.
With teary eyes, Jiang Wansu looked at the Xie family members with either contempt or disdain. Biting her lip, she walked gracefully to Xie Xuchuan and knelt down weakly.
"Grandma, Uncle and Aunt Xie, please don't blame Xu Chuan, it's all my fault..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang's old woman stepped forward in a few steps, her voice bright and clear: "Fifth Miss, you are pregnant with both of your children, how can you kneel on the ground?"
"You've been so worried these past few days that you can hardly eat or drink. Your pregnancy is already unstable, so you absolutely mustn't overexert yourself at this time..."
The old woman's voice was clear and strong, which made the Xie family members' faces stiffen.
Jiang Hong wanted to make the performance more convincing, but Jiang Wansu pushed him away with a firm expression.
"It's my fault, it has nothing to do with Xu Chuan. I have disgraced the Jiang family. I must not tarnish Xu Chuan's reputation any further."
Her voice was weak yet resolute. Everyone present, except Xie Xuchuan, only saw a delicate yet affectionate, foolish girl who was willing to destroy herself.
Xie Qi glanced over Jiang Wansu's head, his eyes filled with mockery.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingyuan, who was standing beside him, sighed sadly, as if lamenting the deep affection between the two that lasted until death.
"You wicked girl, how dare you admit you're wrong after doing such a shameful thing? When others were seducing you, why didn't you call them wrong?"
"Now you understand propriety and shame? If you really knew shame, you should hang yourself with a white silk ribbon to save yourself from making a fool of yourself."
Jiang Hong had just opened his mouth when the old woman beside him said, "Master, you mustn't! The young lady is carrying the eldest grandson of the Xie family..."
The Jiang family, master and servant, sang in unison, like a theatrical performance, making the Xie family members blush as if they had been slapped in the face.
Xie Boyu was an upright man and couldn't stand the sarcastic questioning. He was about to speak when Jiang Wansu spoke first.
"father……"
Her voice was shrill, and she cried with tears streaming down her face, her voice full of sincerity: "Please don't make things difficult for Xu Chuan. It's all my fault. I deserve to die. Xu Chuan is innocent."
“Xu Chuan… is the most responsible person in the world. I am unworthy of him. I have overstepped my bounds, lost my reputation, and acted recklessly and shamelessly…”
Jiang Wansu crawled on her knees to Xie Xuchuan, shielding him tightly behind her, and kept kowtowing to Xie Sanniang.
Xie Jingyuan watched, his brows furrowing slightly after a short while, and he couldn't help but glance at Xie Qi beside him...
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