Chapter 232 Wei Lingze, it’s over!
Wei Lingze followed Xiao Yechen to the front hall.
In the hall, Xiao's father sat with a serious face, and Xiao Qinghe's two brothers were also there. Both of them glared at Wei Lingze fiercely, and there was no longer the warm and friendly attitude they had when they met before.
Wei Lingze had anticipated this, but he still stepped forward calmly: "Greetings, father-in-law and two brothers."
Second Young Master Xiao Qingyang spoke first: "Marriage is a matter of mutual consent, yet Young Master Wei drugged He'er and forced her into it. He committed such a heinous act, and yet he still has the nerve to enter our Xiao family?"
As he spoke, anger welled up in Xiao Qingyang's eyes. If his father hadn't been sitting here, he would have pounced on the man and beaten him up.
"Second brother, I didn't know about the drugging. It was the maidservant beside my mother who took the initiative to do it. I was also drugged last night, so I couldn't control myself. I didn't really want to hurt He'er."
Wei Lingze explained seriously, and even showed a look of pity, as if he had deep feelings for Xiao Qinghe.
Xiao Qingyang sneered: "What do you say about He'er's miscarriage?"
"I didn't know He'er was pregnant at the time. I couldn't help myself and used too much force, which led to such a serious mistake. After the incident, I personally went to Yunshan Temple to chant sutras to pray for the child's soul, and I also offered an eternal lamp in the temple. He'er and I are still young, and we will have children in the future."
Wei Lingze avoided the main point and lightly brushed off both matters.
These two things are indeed not good, but they are the secrets between husband and wife. No one knows what the situation was like at the time. As long as he refuses to admit that he has the intention to hurt Xiao Qinghe intentionally, even if the Xiao family is angry, it will eventually pass.
As soon as Wei Lingze finished speaking, Xiao Qingyang took a step forward and punched Wei Lingze hard.
"Wei Lingze, if you dared to take responsibility today, I would still respect you as a man. I didn't expect you to really become a coward. If I had known this would happen, the Xiao family should not have married He'er to you!"
Xiao Qingyang's punch was so fierce that Wei Lingze's head tilted and blood flowed from the corner of his lips.
But he didn't lose his temper at all. He immediately said, "Second brother is right to scold me. No matter what, He'er was hurt because of me. It was me who failed to take good care of her. I failed my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and my two brothers. Everyone deserves to beat and scold me, but I promise that I will treat He'er well in the future and never let her suffer any grievances again."
"You said the same thing before we got married, but He'er got injured on the day she returned home, then she had a miscarriage. Not long ago, you even went to Yunshan Temple to catch her cheating, and now you've drugged her. All of this, one by one, is what you said about being good to He'er?"
Xiao Qingyang recounted what had happened in the past few months, becoming more and more angry as he spoke, and kicked Wei Lingze twice.
Father Xiao and the eldest young master, Xiao Qingyun, did not say anything to stop him. Wei Lingze did not dare to hide and just endured it. Then he said, "I really did not do well before. I beg you, second brother, to give me another chance. Let me apologize to He'er in person and ask for her forgiveness."
As long as Xiao Qinghe is willing to go back to the Wei family with him, these things can be discussed slowly.
However, just as Wei Lingze finished speaking, he heard Father Xiao say, "He'er was very frightened last night and is now sick. She can't see anyone. Let her recuperate at home for the time being."
"He'er is sick? Is it serious? Should we ask the imperial physician to come and see her?"
Wei Lingze immediately asked with concern, but Xiao Qingyang rolled his eyes at him rudely: "Do you think our Xiao family can't invite an imperial physician, or do you think we are lying to you and want to ask the imperial physician to take a look?"
"Second brother, you misunderstood. I didn't mean that. I was just worried about He'er."
Wei Lingze hurriedly explained, and Xiao Qingyang sneered: "There's nothing to worry about. He'er is safe in her own home. No one will dare to let her suffer any injustice."
The Xiao family was adamant. Wei Lingze knew he couldn't take Xiao Qinghe away today, so he had no choice but to give in. "Second brother, can you let me see He'er from a distance?"
Wei Lingze's tone was pleading, as if he couldn't feel at ease unless he could see Xiao Qinghe in person.
Xiao Qingyang pointed out directly: "He'er went home last night after being poisoned. Do you want to see He'er or do you want to confirm whether she has done anything to betray you? You should know it better than anyone else."
Wei Lingze's face darkened when his thoughts were exposed.
He took the antidote last night and soaked in cold water for a long time before he recovered. Even he could not stand the medicine. He was really worried that Xiao Qinghe could not withstand the effects of the medicine.
Father Xiao said directly, "He'er took the antidote as soon as she got home. She had a high fever for the rest of the night. The doctor from Huichuntang came and prescribed some medicine, and she finally managed to get through it. If the Wei family has any concerns, they can call the elders of your Wei clan to come to the Xiao family to discuss the divorce."
Father Xiao even mentioned the word divorce, showing how furious he was. Wei Lingze quickly knelt down and said, "Please calm down, father-in-law. I'm just worried about He'er's health. I have no doubts about He'er's intentions. I will only have He'er as my wife in this life, and I will never have the thought of divorce."
Wei Lingze's tone was firm, but Father Xiao remained unmoved. He glanced at Wei Lingze coldly and said, "It was Chen'er who sent someone to bring He'er home last night. I heard that Chen'er's men injured many of the Wei family's guards. If you want to hold them accountable, you can also call the elders to come along."
Wei Lingze was certain that the person last night was Xiao Yechen, but Xiao's father had clearly intended to protect Xiao Yechen as well. Wei Lingze couldn't bring himself to pursue the matter while Xiao's father was still mad, so he could only suppress his anger and say, "I dare not pursue the matter. If the Xiao family hadn't shown up in time to rescue He'er last night, the situation would have been so dire that it would have been irreversible."
Father Xiao didn't say anything else. Xiao Qingyun directly ordered him to leave: "Since the Wei family will not pursue responsibility, then please ask Young Master Wei to leave here. Once He'er recovers and gets out of the haze, I will naturally send someone to notify the Wei family."
Wei Lingze wanted to say something else, but then he heard Xiao Qingyang say, "He'er is used to being served by the maids and old women who came with her as a dowry. Please ask the Wei family to send those people back."
Wei Lingze clenched his fists.
It is nothing for a married woman to return to her parents' home, but if she brings the maids and old women who came with her as a dowry back with her, her intention is very obvious.
But at the moment, the Wei family was not in the right, and Wei Lingze had no way to refuse. After a long silence, he could only agree: "Okay."
At the same time, in Xiao Qinghe's boudoir.
Xiao Qinghe looked tired and a bit weak. Madam Xiao's eyes were red and swollen from crying and she couldn't hide it at all. Chunxi was shocked and couldn't help asking, "What happened? What happened to He'er?"
Madam Xiao looked serious, staring straight at Chunxi: "Ah Xi, you were kidnapped this time, but was it Wei Lingze who was behind this?"
Mrs. Xiao had regained her composure, but upon hearing this, she suddenly looked up at Chunxi.
Chunxi was also startled by Madam Xiao's sudden question, and then an idea popped into her mind.
Wei Lingze, it’s over!
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