After driving Wang Jiao out, Feng Qingxue did not relax.
Although she knew the character of Lu's father and Lu Jiang and was not afraid of Wang Jiao interfering in their marriage, and that a marriage that could be destroyed by a third party was not worth saving, she was worried that Wang Zhengguo and Miao Fengqin would not be able to resist Wang Jiao's pleading and change their minds and destroy it.
Wang Jiao, as her name suggests, is the apple of Wang Zhengguo and Miao Fengqin's eye and has been spoiled since childhood.
When many things involve one's loved ones, it is difficult for anyone to be fair and just.
This situation has nothing to do with character.
After careful consideration, Feng Qingxue found Wang Zhengguo that day.
"If my cousin wants to marry Lu Jiang," Wang Jiao tried so hard to ruin her marriage. When she mentioned Lu Jiang, her eyes were full of shyness and determination. There was no other reason except that she wanted to marry Lu Jiang. "Before the marriage is settled, for the sake of my uncle and aunt, it's not impossible for me to withdraw. After all, my uncle wanted to introduce my cousin to Lu Jiang, but my cousin didn't agree, so I got the chance. Just like my cousin said, Yunyun and I still owe my uncle a life-saving grace, and we should repay him with a spring of gratitude. However, now that Lu Jiang and I are engaged, our relatives and friends know about it, and Lu Jiang has taken away all the materials and said he would submit them for review. If I withdraw from the engagement at this time and marry my cousin instead, everyone's reputation will be ruined!"
At this point, Feng Qingxue's eyes were filled with tears, and her voice was choking. "I have been neglected by my father and mother since I was a child. It's shameful, but if I can't stand the rumors, the worst that can happen is death. But Lu Jiang is a soldier. If he does this, there will definitely be people who say that he is snobbish and loves the rich, which will tarnish the image of soldiers. If it gets to the army, he will probably be punished. Moreover, my uncle is the secretary of the Wanglou Brigade. Wouldn't he also be accused of bullying others and be reported, which will affect his future?"
In this era, reputation is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to the conduct of men and women.
Throughout history, there have been cases of canceling engagements, but those who have some dignity will not file for cancellation unless the marriage has reached a point where it will affect the reputation and life of the entire family.
Feng Qingxue and Lu Jiang did not get married. Although breaking off the engagement would affect their respective reputations, it was Wang Jiao who was at risk of losing her life.
Wang Jiao is going to marry Lu Jiang!
Not to mention that Lu Jiang would definitely not do this, let's just say, if Lu Jiang broke off the engagement with Feng Qingxue and got engaged to Wang Jiao, then just wait, no one will have a good ending, the Wang family will lose face, and Wang Jiao herself will have to bear countless gossips, and Wang Zhengguo's political enemies can use this as an excuse to bring Wang Zhengguo down.
When it comes to that, the only one who can get away with it is Feng Qingxue. She is the victim, which will only make people feel that she is innocent and pitiful. The weak are easy to be sympathized with, and the door is opened for convenience.
Before Feng Qingxue could finish her words, Wang Zhengguo was already shaking with anger.
Without thinking, he knew that Feng Qingxue would say such a thing. It must be because Wang Jiao said something in front of her.
I thought Wang Jiao was going to visit Feng Qingxue, but I didn't expect her to be so brainless as to ask Feng Qingxue to cancel the engagement.
"Silly girl, your cousin is stupid, but don't I have any idea as to what's going on? How could I allow her to do whatever she wants?" Wang Zhengguo patted her shoulder. "As long as your marriage with Lu Jiang passes the political review, no one can ruin it."