Liu Fengjiao wouldn't listen to any of this. Her daughter was as delicate as a flower; how could she be ruined by that fat pig Fan Tong?
Her eyes flashed with resentment and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Damn bitch, this can't end here, I'm going to find that brat and fight her to the death."
Chen Zhancai's face was also gloomy. That brat dared to scheme against his daughter. He would make her pay the price.
He said viciously, "I'll go and chop her up right now to avenge my Ruolan."
As he spoke, he grabbed a sickle from the corner and started to walk out.
"Stop right there!" Old Mrs. Chen shouted, stepping forward to block the doorway.
Chen Zhancai's eyes were bloodshot. "That damned girl ruined Ruolan's reputation. I can't swallow this insult."
“My son, I know you’re angry, but you mustn’t do anything foolish. Didn’t I just say that we’re in the wrong here? If we really provoke that brat, we might get into legal trouble and have a stain on our record. How will you ever pass the imperial examinations and bring honor to our ancestors?”
"If I can't even protect my own daughter, what honor do I have for my family or my ancestors? Today, even if it costs me my life, I will chop that damned girl up."
“Son, calm down. We can’t afford to mess with that brat right now. Even if you go, you won’t be able to do anything to her. You’ll only bring trouble upon yourself.”
Chen Zhancai gripped the sickle tightly in his hand, the veins on his arm bulging, his anger reaching its peak.
Seeing her son like this, Old Mrs. Chen was extremely anxious. "Son, listen to your mother. We can't ruin your future because of a moment of impulse."
That girl can make sugar now, and even Wu Baoan speaks on her behalf. Although I drugged her, I didn't see her bring Ruolan into the room.
Even if we go to her, she won't admit it; instead, she'll accuse us of slander.
As the saying goes, "A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years." Wait until you pass the imperial examinations and become a scholar, then you can take your revenge.
Liu Fengjiao sobbed beside her, "Are we just going to let that wretched girl go like this? My poor Ruolan!"
After a moment of contemplation, Old Mrs. Chen said, "Of course we can't just let it go like this. We'll look for opportunities later and settle all our scores, old and new. Right now, we need to think about what to do about Ruolan."
Hearing what Old Lady Chen said, Chen Zhancai's hand, which was tightly gripping the sickle, gradually loosened. "Mother, what do you suggest we do next?"
"Zhancai, Fengjiao, what's done is done and can't be undone. Don't be too anxious. Even if you worry yourself to death, it won't help."
You need to stay calm. This is not the time to throw a tantrum or act unreasonable. You absolutely cannot make things worse.
The Fan family is a respectable family that values its reputation highly. If they were to break off the engagement and deny everything, Ruolan's life would be completely ruined.
After hearing these words, Liu Fengjiao calmed down a bit. She felt that her in-laws were right; if this matter were to escalate, it would do Ruolan no good at all.
Her husband's future was hopeless, and her daughter had become a withered woman.
Thinking of this, Liu Fengjiao suppressed her anger and cleared her mind.
But tears kept streaming down her face. "You're all right, but I can't swallow this anger!"
Seeing that her tone had softened, Old Mrs. Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. "My good daughter-in-law, you have to swallow this anger, no matter what. As the saying goes, 'A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.' There are still many days ahead, and we will have plenty of opportunities. The most important thing now is to handle Ruolan's matter properly."
"Mother, you don't really want me to marry Ruolan to Fan Tong, do you?!"
Liu Fengjiao felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and tears streamed down her face.
"Everyone in the entire Qingshui Town knows Fan Tong's character. He's a lecherous devil. He's greedy for women and loves to sleep with prostitutes. He's played with countless beauties in brothels and seduced countless respectable women."
That's not all; he also has several concubines in the family. If Ruolan were to marry such a man, her life would be completely ruined.
“Feng Jiao, you’re wrong about that. It’s human nature to be lustful. How many capable men don’t have three wives and four concubines, let alone a wealthy man like Fan Tong?”
Old Mrs. Chen reasoned with her and appealed to her emotions, persuading her...
"When a woman marries, all she wants is a life free from worries about food and clothing. The Fan family is wealthy and powerful; she'll never have to worry about food or drink, and there will be servants to wait on her. If Ruolan marries into their family, she'll be living in a paradise."
Moreover, they gave a generous gift of two hundred and fifty taels of silver; who else in the entire Qingshui Town could be so generous?
Besides, our Ruolan is incredibly beautiful. If she can win Fan Tong's heart, she'll have everything she needs for status and position. Think about it carefully, isn't what I'm saying reasonable?"
Liu Fengjiao's heart was broken; the pain was so intense she could hardly breathe. She lowered her head and wept bitterly.
"No, no, as the saying goes, it's better to be a poor man's wife than a rich man's concubine. If Ruolan marries into the Fan family, she will not only have no status, but she will also be suppressed by the first wife at every turn. Such a life would be nothing short of torture. I can't push my daughter into a fire pit."
Old Mrs. Chen said patiently, "Fengjiao, it's not as serious as you say. Didn't I just say that our Ruolan is not the kind of child who doesn't know her place? As long as she can make Master Fan happy, even the legal wife will have to show her some respect."
Although Chen Zhancai was furious, he quickly calmed down after hearing what Old Lady Chen said.
Secretly calculating in his heart, Ruolan had already lost her virginity; if she didn't marry soon, she would be scorned by the world.
Although Fan Tong's character is somewhat flawed, he is wealthy, and if Ruolan were to marry into his family, it might not be a bad thing.
Being able to marry such a wealthy man, even a small amount he casually leaks out of his fingers would be enough for their family to live on for a year and a half.
Thinking this way, he felt much better, and quickly coughed lightly, offering some words of advice to Liu Fengjiao.
"Fengjiao, Mother is right. As the saying goes, 'spittle can kill.' To silence the gossip, we must marry Ruolan to Fan Tong as soon as possible. Think about it carefully."
The Fan family is powerful and influential in town. Even if Ruolan marries into the Fan family as a concubine, it will be better than her suffering in an ordinary family. She will have no worries about food, clothing, or daily necessities, and our family will also benefit from it.
"When our son Jiye gets married, we'll have a solid financial foundation. If this marriage goes through, our family's future will be much better."
“That’s right, that’s right, Fengjiao, you have to think about the whole family. Although it’s a bit unfair for Ruolan to marry into the Fan family, it’s the only way. Once she’s established herself in the Fan family, she might be able to help her own family.” Old Mrs. Chen chimed in.
"How could you be so heartless? Ruolan is your own flesh and blood!"
Liu Fengjiao looked at Chen Zhancai with teary eyes, her lips trembling, her heart filled with despair and helplessness...
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