I asked sternly, and the two maids were startled by me. They then confessed honestly that it was Lady Zou who lent it to us.
Lady Zou?
That cook?
I was stunned.
I initially let her stay in the kitchen because I felt sorry for her and she was literate, even though she had no background or connections. I never expected her to read this kind of book.
I made the two maids kneel there to reflect on their mistakes, and then I went to the kitchen.
The night breeze carried a hint of heat, just like my heart.
When I got to the kitchen, I was about to knock on the door when I heard voices inside.
The voice was gentle and modest.
He said, "My wife, you've suffered so much!"
I was so shocked that I took three steps back.
Wife? Where would he get a wife?
When I married him, he made it very clear that he was not married.
If he is already married, why would it be his turn to marry me?
With my doubts in my mind, I crept closer to listen to what was being said inside.
This time it was Zou Niangzi's voice.
She sneered, "I've finished reading that book. What use is it to you to give it to me?" Was she implying that if I did that, I would only end up with a lose-lose situation?
The imposing manner in her voice startled me. I never knew that the seemingly weak cook could be so confident in front of Wen Qian.
What book was she referring to?
Is this the one?
I gripped the book tightly in my hand, not knowing what was written inside.
Wen Qian choked up and said, "Am I really that worthless in your heart?"
Madam Zou did not speak.
After a long pause, Wen Qian asked, "You didn't cook today. You have no idea how worried I was, worried that she would harm you and your child..."
She said today is your one-year wedding anniversary and she wants to cook for you herself.
That was Zou Niangzi's voice. Her voice was somewhat cold, and I could almost picture her half-smiling expression.
Wen Qian sighed deeply, "I only like the food you cook. I've gotten used to it over the years."
Lady Zou remained silent, perhaps swayed by Wen Qian's words.
After a while.
Wen Qian quoted a line of poetry: "Swallows fly in pairs in the tangled forest, mandarin ducks roost on the sandbar."
Lady Zou asked, "Will she also join you in reciting poems and composing verses?"
Wen Qian couldn't hide the disappointment in his voice. She was General Qin's daughter. She might know some martial arts, but she didn't know anything about poetry and literature. She only knew a few words. If it weren't for the desire to realize my ambitions and live up to my talents, I wouldn't have let you down. She is ultimately not as good as you!
Zou Niangzi sighed, "In the end, you still betrayed me. No matter how rough she is, her family background is ten times, a hundred times better than mine."
My heart is cold.
It turns out he only married me to fulfill his ambitions and make a name for himself in history; he wasn't truly seeking my hand in marriage.
In his eyes, I was just a rough man who knew a thing or two, not the refined lady he wanted to marry.
No wonder he didn't want me to compose poems with him; it turns out that she was the best in his eyes.
I'm not as good as her!
My heart was in turmoil, and I felt as if I needed to vomit three pounds of blood to vent my anger.
I stood there stunned for a long time.
There was already some movement coming from inside.
Having been through the process of human relations, I naturally recognized what kind of sound it was.
Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, I pushed open the door and strode inside.
Wen Qian and Zou Niangzi were startled. When they saw it was me, they were both stunned.
Actually, I was confused too.
How could I possibly know that my husband, whose character is as pure as a lotus flower, would be willing to commit adultery with a cook in this cramped, dark room?
Wen Qian's eyes turned cold.
He said, "Why are you here?"
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