Chapter 1116 Discussing Marriage
Previously, in the Northwest, in Yingcheng, Lin Yuesha genuinely believed that her stepbrother's lack of contact with her was due to having a beloved woman and being inevitably distracted.
I used this reason to convince myself for years, and in the end, even Xiao Qi himself was gone.
Fearing that her younger brother would find out, her parents kept quiet about it and lied to her, saying that her stepbrother was traveling abroad.
If the person was really away, how could the house he lived in be so deserted?
The dust everywhere only proves one thing: my parents weren't prepared for my stepbrother to come back.
"My husband, tell me how my elder brother died. I can bear it."
Over the years, even the biggest wounds, repeatedly torn open and scabbed over, have become tough. Lin Yuesha nestled in Qi Heng's arms, carefully licking her wounds.
"Is my husband more important or your older brother?"
Qi Heng hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help comparing himself to the pseudonym. He had the answer in his heart, but he wasn't sure. He wanted to hear Lin Yuesha say it herself.
"Qi Heng, what exactly are you talking about?"
Lin Yuesha's body stiffened for a moment. She stepped out of Qi Heng's embrace, and the sad atmosphere from before vanished without a trace. Lin Yuesha was left only with anger.
When she was sad, Qi Heng compared himself to a dead person. Was he out of his mind? Wasn't that childish?
Lin Yuesha almost thought she was hallucinating; this didn't sound like something Qi Heng would say.
After being rebuked by Lin Yuesha, Qi Heng suddenly realized what was happening. He was also surprised that he had spoken so bluntly in front of his beloved.
Perhaps he had been a two-faced person for too long, and he began to believe his own lies.
"My wife, I was wrong."
Qi Heng apologized smoothly, but whenever Lin Yuesha mentioned other men, he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. He couldn't even let his own disguise go!
He used to be indecisive, but things are different now. Whether Lin Yuesha forgives him or not, Qi Heng wants her body and her heart!
"Don't worry, Xiao Qi is not dead. You will see him on our wedding day."
Qi Heng steeled his resolve, only one step away from blurting out the final word.
"You're not lying to me?"
Lin Yuesha was still somewhat incredulous. The reactions of her parents and those around her were too strange, as if her stepbrother had a special identity that was not to be mentioned.
"Of course not. You will see him on your wedding day. He is trying to surprise you, which is why he has not shown up yet."
Qi Heng tried his best to beautify his ideas, which only made Lin Yuesha even more confused.
"Then why is my older brother hiding? Is he disfigured?"
Lin Yuesha pressed for an answer, feeling it was about to be revealed, but was interrupted by Qingxing.
"My lord, the master and madam have learned of your arrival at the manor and request that you come to discuss the wedding arrangements."
Qingxing carried an oil lamp; if it weren't for delivering a message, she would have definitely stayed far away.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Qi Heng ruffled Lin Yuesha's hair and escorted her back to the courtyard.
Qi Heng dispatched officials from the Ministry of Rites to oversee the specific procedures for the wedding, selecting the best auspicious day in April according to Chen's request.
Originally, Madam Chen wanted to keep Lin Yuesha for a while longer, but today she changed her mind.
"You've seen how persistent that girl is."
Chen sighed. The truth could not be hidden for much longer, and as a mother, she felt guilty.
In that case, it's better to cut the Gordian knot and reveal the truth as soon as possible.
As for the consequences of this action, Qi Heng will have to bear them regardless.
The wedding ceremony had been in preparation for a long time. Chen finally agreed, and Qi Heng decided to marry Lin Yuesha the next day. He couldn't wait any longer.
No sooner had Qi Heng left the mansion than Madam Chen went to Lin Yuesha's courtyard.
"Mother, it's getting late, why aren't you resting yet?"
Lin Yuesha had just finished washing up when Qingxing was helping her wring her hair.
Lin Yuesha's hair is well-maintained; it's jet black and shiny, long and smooth to the touch.
Ms. Chen took the cloth and helped her daughter wring her hair, feeling a slight reluctance in her heart.
A few years ago, the mother and daughter depended on each other for survival in Chenjia Village. When heavy snow blocked the mountain, she would sweep snow on the roof. At that time, Chen never imagined that one day she would leave Chenjia Village and live the life she has now.
"You're getting married tomorrow, so I've come to keep you company and talk to you."
Madam Chen hoped her daughter could be more open-minded, since Qi Heng hadn't done anything wrong except for concealing his identity.
"What?"
Lin Yuesha stood up, almost in disbelief, and said, "Mother, did I hear that right?"
Her parents wrote a letter and sent it to Cangzhou, hoping that she would stay a little longer before remarrying, since her status would be different in the future and she would not be as free to go out as before.
Why are her parents going back on their word? She just arrived home and hasn't even met her relatives and friends yet, and they want to kick her out immediately.
She and Qi Heng had been together for three years, and this time she returned to Beijing only to spend more time with her family.
"Mother, I'm not getting married."
Lin Yuesha said defiantly, "It must be that scoundrel Qi Heng who used tricks to force you and Father to send me out of the house as soon as possible."
No wonder Qi Heng came to the mansion tonight, saying he wanted to discuss marriage. Qi Heng always makes decisions on his own and never consults her.
"It's not Qi boy's idea. Your father and I discussed it and decided that you should get married on an auspicious day."
Chen didn't make Qi Heng take the blame; the unspoken truth remained unrevealed, and she didn't know her daughter's reaction, worrying about the matter every day.
Qi Heng's misdeeds have unsettled everyone.
"Little girl, remember, no matter what happens, your parents will always be on your side."
Chen held Lin Yuesha's hand and said, "Your parents' wish is for you to live a good life. Only when you live a good life will your parents be at ease."
Chen and Xiao Chenggui had wanted to say these things for a long time; she didn't want her parents to become a stumbling block for their daughter.
"Mother, don't worry, I'm not one to suffer injustice."
Lin Yuesha has been doing very well during her three years away from home. She has been doing what she loves and is very proud of it.
"That's good."
Chen hesitated, wanting to say something but afraid of being too direct. She opened her mouth, but in the end, it turned into a sigh.
It's a matter between two people, and elders shouldn't interfere. Mrs. Chen believes her daughter has the ability to resolve the issue well.
Putting aside Qi Heng's deception about his identity, Chen's mother-in-law became more and more satisfied with her son-in-law the more she looked at him.
Handing over his money and not taking concubines were two extremely valuable qualities for Qi Heng's status.
After several years of marriage without consummating their marriage, Chen even suspected that there might be something wrong with Qi Heng.
"Little girl, take a look at this booklet."
Chen hurriedly pulled a booklet from her sleeve, placed it on the table, and then made an excuse to flee.
"mother?"
Lin Yuesha wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with her mother, but her mother wouldn't give her the chance.
"As expected, a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl."
Lin Yuesha took the booklet and opened it. It was a hundred times more direct than the veiled and secretive ones she had seen before, and the details were lifelike.
She was certain that this item hadn't been in her family before; it was probably something her mother, Chen, had specially prepared for her.
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