What Wei Shuwan could see through, Sun Xingjian, who had been trained in the army for twenty years, could also understand clearly. He looked into the distance and remained silent.
For a time, the word "father" in his heart also meant "his mother's killer." Although his mother did not die directly at his hands, she died of grief because she was deceived by him.
Therefore, Sun Xingjian, like Sun Lurong, hated his father. Especially after being taken into the Pingyang Marquis's mansion by his father, he discovered that his father had wives and concubines, as well as other children. He was his mother's whole life, but his mother was just a passerby in his life.
The father was a complete liar, but the mother remembered his good deeds until her death. How could the siblings not hate him?
But it was precisely this father who, on his deathbed, did these things that made him realize that he wasn't so wicked after all; he still had a side that loved his mother and his siblings.
The most painful emotion in the world is this: not being able to distinguish whether to love or hate.
Noticing the pain in her uncle's eyes, Wei Shuwan tried to change the subject to something lighter. She stepped forward and took his arm, clinging to him like a little girl: "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore! By the way, Uncle, whenever Mother urged you to get married soon, you always said that a man should establish his career before starting a family. Now that you have not only made countless contributions on the frontier, but also inherited the title of county marquis, shouldn't you start thinking about your personal life?"
As she spoke, Wei Shuwan took Sun Xingjian's arm and walked forward. When they passed Songhe Residence, she did not notice that Wei Ping was in the courtyard and happened to hear her words.
Wei Ping's mind suddenly stirred. Since she was thinking of rebuilding her relationship with the second wife, and Sun Lurong's younger brother was in a hurry to get married, perhaps this was a viable path!
Once the two families become even closer through marriage, how could Sun Lurong and Wei Shuwan possibly keep harping on Cai Die's foolish actions? Besides, even if it weren't for Cai Die, this man in front of them would be an excellent choice.
Wei Ping peered at Sun Xingjian through the latticework of the latticed window. The man, who had lived in the border military camp for many years, had a bronze complexion and a robust physique. Even in his thick winter clothes, his slightly protruding, strong chest was still visible. His features were also striking, with sword-like eyebrows and hawk-like eyes, exuding a wild, untamed, and alluringly sexy charm.
A man who is both handsome and powerful is a true treasure!
Wei Ping stood before the latticed window, her mind wandering. Only after the person had walked away did she suddenly remember her poor daughter still in prison, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of self-reproach. Then she tried to justify herself: her thoughts were entirely to dispel the second wife's hostility towards Cai Die.
Thinking this, Wei Ping returned to Wei Wenshi's room.
Just as Lady Wei Wen had finished her medicine and was about to go to sleep, her daughter Wei Ping returned, reclining on the couch, and asked wearily, "Why are you back again?"
I thought Wei Ping had come back because of Cai Die, but to my surprise, Wei Ping brought up something else: "Mother, I just happened to overhear Green Rong's younger brother wanting to get married when I went out."
“Oh, he’s only two years younger than Lü Rong, and he’s thirty-four now. He couldn’t get married before because he was at the border, but now that he’s finally back in Shengjing, it’s normal that he wants to get married soon.” Wei Wenshi said wearily, her eyelids half-closed, and added, “Besides, he’s the Marquis of Pingyang now. He can marry any kind of wife he wants. We don’t need to worry about this.”
Seeing that her mother didn't even consider her, Wei Ping pursed her lips and had no choice but to continue to explain: "Mother, actually, the reason I came to seek refuge with you this time is because I'm determined to divorce that dead man."
"Yes, that's what I mean too. There's really nothing to be reluctant about with a man like that. It's better to get a divorce sooner rather than later..." Wei Wenshi said weakly, then paused, suddenly opened her eyes, and looked at Wei Ping in disbelief.
"Could it be that you're thinking of..."
Perhaps the guess was too far-fetched, because Madam Wei Wen didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear to both mother and daughter. Wei Ping, being of a certain age and not like a shy young lady, didn't feel embarrassed at all, and immediately nodded, confirming her mother's guess.
Now, Madam Wei was completely wide awake. Her old eyes widened and shone brightly. After thinking it over carefully, she shook her head repeatedly, pouring cold water on the idea: "This is absolutely impossible!"
“He’s a man and I’m a woman. He wants to marry and I want to remarry. How can it be absolutely impossible?” Wei Ping was not intimidated by her mother’s cold water and remained full of confidence.
Wei Wenshi knew in her heart that she had no chance at all, but she did not want to be too discouraging, so she could only say step by step, "You are much older than him!"
Wei Ping and Wei Zheng were born in the same month and are both forty years old this year, while Sun Xingjian is Sun Lurong's younger brother, who is two years younger than her and is only thirty-four years old this year.
Wei Wenshi originally thought that this alone would be enough to make her daughter give up this unrealistic idea, but to her surprise, Wei Ping didn't think there was a problem at all: "People say that a woman three years older than her husband is like holding a gold brick, but Sun Xingjian is just a military man, how could he not be able to hold two gold bricks?"
Wei Wenshi was speechless after being rebuked by her daughter, and continued to state the reality: "The difference in your social status is too great!"
"He's a county magistrate who came from humble beginnings, and our Wei family has had its share of glory for half a lifetime. It's just that fortunes change. Besides, even when the emperor was choosing his concubines, there were palace maids and commoners among them. Why does Sun Xingjian insist on marrying someone of equal social standing?"
Wei Wenshi was so angry at being rebuked that she had no choice but to use her trump card: "Now the second branch of the family hates you and your daughter more than they hate you, do you really expect Sun Lurong to agree to you becoming her brother's wife?"
"Oh dear, what deep-seated hatred could there be between family members? Green Rong and Shu Wan are both alive and well, aren't they? Besides, Mother, look at the states of Wei and Zhao. They've been fighting for decades, with countless deaths and injuries. Even a feud spanning nine generations can be resolved through a marriage alliance!"
Wei Wenshi was completely speechless, and seeing that Wei Ping really cared about this matter, she waved her hand helplessly: "Then do as you please, I can't control it."
After saying that, he lay back down on the couch, turned his head to face inward, and ignored him.
Wei Ping originally wanted to get her mother's support and ask her to mediate, but it was clear that her mother didn't think much of the matter, so she had to think of another way and left the room dejectedly.
...
Wei Shuwan pulled her uncle to the entrance of Fuquxuan, intending to invite him in for a cup of tea so she could urge him to marry on behalf of her mother. However, Sun Xingjian didn't want to discuss the matter further. He pried her hand off his arm and said somewhat coldly, "Alright, you stay home and rest well. Your uncle is leaving."
Wei Shuwan asked anxiously, "Uncle has returned to Shengjing, doesn't he live here anymore?"
“There are still some things to take care of in Pingyang, and I don’t know when His Majesty will send me off again, so I want to go back as soon as possible and get everything sorted out before I go to the frontier again.”
Since it was a serious matter, Wei Shuwan couldn't interfere any further, so she nodded and said yes, and then personally saw Sun Xingjian out of the mansion.
The gatekeeper opened the gate wide, and Sun Xingjian, his robe billowing, stepped across the threshold. Wei Shuwan waved goodbye to him from inside. Just as the gatekeeper was about to close the gate, a figure suddenly leaped out from behind the stone lions outside!
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