Chapter 67 Sir, I feel a little disadvantaged
The banquet lasted until night.
As soon as the banquet was over, Wei's father called Wei Lingze to the study and threw the jade pendant at him: "Look at what you've done, you bastard!"
Wei Lingze dodged sideways, and the jade pendant fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
Wei Lingze didn't look at the jade pendant, but only said to his father: "I haven't worn this jade pendant for a long time. It must have been secretly taken away by Chunxi when she left the Wei family. Shen Qingyuan must be jealous that I stole his credit, so he deliberately framed me..."
"It's come to this, and you still refuse to tell the truth. Do you insist that I call the steward and those servants to confront you face to face?"
Wei's father rudely interrupted Wei Lingze, disappointment flashing in his eyes.
For the past ten years, Wei's father has always been proud of Wei Lingze.
Although this son was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he did not inherit the spoiled habits of children from wealthy families. Instead, he was upright and enterprising. However, since he was seriously injured and paralyzed, his temperament has changed drastically.
Even though he has recovered now, he is no longer as open and honest as before. Instead, he acts viciously and unscrupulously.
Wei Lingze was stung by his father's eyes. He pursed his lips and stopped arguing. After a moment, he said, "Dad, that maid named Chunxi means something different to me. I regret letting her go."
"She's no longer your maid, and she's already married. You should call her aunt. You're coveting someone else's wife, which is against human ethics. And where does that leave He'er?"
Wei's father's tone became more and more sad, and he felt that Wei Lingze was ridiculous and confused in this matter.
If he really valued Chunxi, he could have taken her into his room earlier, but he pretended to be indifferent and let her go.
Chunxi left the Wei family a long time ago. Now that she is married, he regrets it. What was he doing before?
Father Wei was furious, and the atmosphere in the study was cold. After a long while, Wei Lingze spoke up, "Dad, I was wrong."
He shouldn't have underestimated Chunxi and thought she was a soft persimmon that he could manipulate.
If he wanted Chunxi to come back to him, he had to destroy her support, cut off her escape route, and force her into a desperate situation.
Father Wei didn't know Wei Lingze had reached a more extreme dead end. Assuming he had truly figured it out, he softened his tone, "I know you're upset about the Xiao family postponing the wedding, but now that you and He'er are married, you should be more tolerant. Stop dwelling on the past and let He'er give birth to a child as soon as possible."
"Dad is right. My son will treat He'er well in the future."
Only after Wei Lingze made a solemn promise did his father feel at ease to let him leave.
When they returned to Lingfeng Courtyard, Xiao Qinghe had just finished her work and was sitting in front of the dressing table taking off her makeup.
It was midsummer and the nights were hot. Xiao Qinghe took off the dark green clothes that she had worn during the day, looking mature and noble, and wore only an apricot silk nightgown. Without the heavy hairpins and jewelry, her well-maintained black hair hung down on her shoulders, looking gentle and charming.
Wei Lingze's eyes dimmed slightly. He quickly walked behind Xiao Qinghe and raised his hand to wipe her lips.
"I'll help you."
After he finished speaking, Wei Lingze used his fingertips to gently press away most of the lipstick on Xiao Qinghe's lower lip, but her original lip color was brighter than the lipstick.
Wei Lingze's Adam's apple rolled, and he couldn't help but hold Xiao Qinghe's face and lean over, but Xiao Qinghe turned her head away.
The kiss fell on Xiao Qinghe's cheek.
"Wei Lang, I'm very tired today."
Xiao Qinghe spoke softly, her tone was the same as usual, but it was an obvious rejection.
Wei Lingze didn't let go, stroking her cheek with his fingertips: "I'll be gentle today and promise not to toss too long. Dad and Mom are waiting to hold their grandson."
After saying that, Wei Lingze kissed him again. Xiao Qinghe raised her hand to cover his mouth: "Wei Lang, I really don't want to today."
After being rejected twice in a row, Wei Lingze lost all interest. His eyes returned to a cold state. He withdrew his hand and said softly, "Okay, I won't force you. I have something else to do. I'll sleep in the study tonight. You should get some rest early."
After Wei Lingze finished speaking, he left without looking back. The room suddenly fell into silence. Xiao Qinghe sat there in a daze, and even looked a little withered.
Quezhi was frightened and couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Miss, what's wrong with you? Did you have a quarrel with your uncle?"
Quezhi started serving Xiao Qinghe at the age of eight. The relationship between them was more like sisters than master and servant. When there was no one around, Quezhi would call her Miss.
Xiao Qinghe was a little dazed, as if she had not yet married and was still the apple of the Xiao family's eye.
"Sparrow branch."
Xiao Qinghe called out softly, and Quezhi quickly responded, "I'm here. If you've suffered any grievances, you can tell me. I will absolutely keep it a secret and won't let anyone else know."
Quezhi is naturally reliable.
But Xiao Qinghe's mouth was full of bitterness and he couldn't say a word.
What Bai Richunxi said had affected her after all. She tried her best to restrain herself from thinking too much about it, but she felt resistance when facing Wei Lingze.
Although she failed to fulfill the engagement in time, she remained devoted to him. But what about him?
How much affection does he still have for her?
Chunxi didn't realize how much trouble her few words had caused Wei Lingze. Because of Madam Xiao's intimacy, many ladies from wealthy families at the banquet showed their affection to her and invited her to go out and enjoy the flowers with them another day.
But these are just polite words. If someone sends you an invitation when you get home, then that means they really want to make friends.
Although Chunxi did the work of a servant in the Wei family, she also learned a lot of social skills. No matter who came, she responded with a smile. Although she was not like a fish in water, she could not be faulted, and the most important thing was that she did not delay meals.
Mrs. Mo had never been so honored in front of these ladies from aristocratic families, and she was extremely jealous.
This is a great opportunity, but she doesn't make some friends. How will she eat? Is she the reincarnation of a starving ghost?
Mrs. Mo was filled with rage. When she returned to the Marquis' residence, she wanted to take it out on Chunxi. However, before she could open her mouth, she heard Shen Qingyuan order the steward, "The young lady was frightened today. Ask the kitchen to make a bowl of calming soup and send it over."
These words were addressed to the steward, but Shen Qingyuan's gaze was fixed coldly on Mrs. Mo.
He didn't say anything, but it made Mo's spine shiver. All the words he had been holding back all the way were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them.
This rebellious son is becoming more and more outrageous. As a mother-in-law, can't she even scold her daughter-in-law?
Back at Wenxinyuan, Chunxi first checked the unfinished small kitchen before going to take a shower.
After washing, I saw Shen Qingyuan sitting on the bed in loose pajamas, holding the ointment given by the doctor during the day.
Thinking of what happened during the day, Chunxi's face turned red.
She only saw the adults once, and that time she didn't have the courage to do so, so she didn't see it clearly, and she was really at a disadvantage.
Chunxi stayed at the door for a long time. Shen Qingyuan thought she was shy and said calmly, "Don't worry, I'm just helping you apply the medicine. Besides, you and I are husband and wife who have sworn to heaven and earth. You need to get used to being intimate with me."
"I know, I just feel like I'm a little bit at a disadvantage."
Chunxi blurted out, and after saying it, he wished he could bite off his tongue.
How come she spoke out her heart?
Chunxi racked her brains to try to make amends, but suddenly she heard Shen Qingyuan say, "I don't mean to take advantage of you, but if you feel you've been wronged, you can get it back from me."
Chunxi: “…”
Get it back? How? Is that what she thought?
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