"Yes, yes, I'll definitely listen to you next time," Wang Zifeng quickly admitted his mistake. Luo Hua, his concubine, looked at him with sad and disappointed eyes. She never expected that after following him for so long, he would disregard her on their wedding day, spending intimate moments with her. She thought she was special in his heart, only to find out he could so easily cast her aside.
The thought of being kicked out of the mansion brought tears to her eyes. She feared that as soon as she left, her money-grubbing brother and sister-in-law would sell her to a brothel. She rushed forward, hugging his legs, and pleaded, "Young Master, please save me, save me! I can't be driven out. Aren't you pushing me to my death?"
Wang Zifeng stood there motionless, his fists clenched tightly. Wu Caiwei snorted and turned to leave. She wanted to provoke him, to make everyone see that he initiated the attack and she was merely defending herself. Although she also wanted to beat him soundly, she thought of her parents living in the small town and had to consider them, lest people criticize their parenting and they suffer from gossip.
As soon as she stepped out of the room, Wu Caiwei heard the sound of wind rushing from behind her. A quick and accurate punch aimed for his stomach. As his body fell backward, she pretended to grab him, but instead, her hand was dislocated.
"Ah!" After so many years, Wang Zifeng experienced such pain for the first time. His face immediately turned pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead like large raindrops.
"Young Master, Young Master, are you alright?" Luo Hua quickly stepped forward to check on him. Although she resented him for not defending her earlier, after so many years, there was still affection between them, and she couldn't stand idly by.
Wu Caiwei, on the other hand, complained, "Why is it you? I've encountered quite a few strange things lately. Someone intended to harm me psychologically. I thought it was some audacious ruffian, but I didn't expect it to be the eldest young master of the Wang family. I'm truly sorry; it was a complete misunderstanding that I injured you."
"You don't need to be so disingenuous," Luo Hua said as she instructed someone to fetch a doctor and carefully wiped the sweat from his forehead, choking back sobs as she comforted him, "Young Master, don't be afraid, you'll be alright soon."
Madam Wang soon received the news and rushed over. Seeing her son's condition, she glared at Wu Caiwei with murderous intent. "He is your husband, your lifelong reliance. I've never even hit my son like this. Do you really think I have no way to deal with you, that you can be so lawless? Don't forget, you still have parents and a brother."
"I didn't do it on purpose. When I was leaving, he attacked me from behind. I thought it was some blind fool and casually threw a punch, but I didn't expect this. I also didn't expect him to hit me over a mere concubine," Wu Caiwei said with an embarrassed smile.
"We'll see. I am your sworn enemy for life," Madam Wang said, unwilling to engage further, feeling that if she spoke any longer, she would faint from anger.
Madam Wang did not intend to let Wu Caiwei off the hook but was at a loss for how to deal with her. That night, lying in bed, she couldn't sleep. Images of her son's pain flashed through her mind, followed by Wu Caiwei's sharp tongue. She felt like her head would explode. She knew she had to find a way to get rid of her soon, or life would be unbearable.
"Who is this?" Madam Wang stared at the family of three standing before her with disbelief. If she wasn't mistaken, these must be her poor relatives from the countryside.
"Let me introduce you. These are my parents and my elder brother. Didn't Mother mention them yesterday? I thought I'd invite them to stay at the Wang family for a while today, to keep them under Mother's watchful eye. It's not like my mother has ever seen such a luxurious garden, eaten good food, or worn silk. I married into the Wang family precisely for its wealth, didn't I? Let them also enjoy a good life," Wu Caiwei said with innocent eyes, looking at her as if to say, "See how well-behaved I am, praise me quickly."
Madam Wang stood up and left in a huff. Unable to vent her anger, she went to the study. Soon, the people guarding outside heard the sound of porcelain shattering on the floor, followed by the夫人's suppressed roars.
After venting her frustrations, Madam Wang felt much better. She slumped to the floor and sobbed softly, "I really can't take it anymore. Get rid of her."
Honestly, seeing her in such a frenzied state gave Master Wang no sympathy. On the contrary, he felt a sense of pleasure, finally letting her experience such a feeling of being stifled. He recalled how he used to have several concubines. After her brother became a county magistrate, she grew more arrogant. Not only did she drive them away, but she also used various means to ensure they met a grim end.
He had suffered and resisted too. For a time, he even succumbed to alcohol. But what was the result? He still had to listen to her obediently. However, despite his thoughts, he quickly stepped forward to comfort her, urging her to be patient.
"Are you even a man? You only hide behind women. Even now, you tell me to be patient? If I endure any longer, I'll go mad," Madam Wang glared at him with bloodshot eyes, feeling that he was disappointing her.
"What can I do? This is what my brother instructed. He wants to curry favor with higher-ups to get promoted and become rich. Why don't you go and talk to him properly?" Master Wang took the opportunity to shift the burden to the county magistrate. After all, in his wife's eyes, he was an all-powerful official. Since he was so capable, this hot potato should be handed to him.
"I knew I couldn't count on you," Madam Wang stood up, wiped her tears, tidied her appearance, and quickly led her people towards the county office.
Master Wang snorted and summoned people to clean up the study.
The county magistrate heard about his sister's plight and found it rather troublesome. The initial request she had made to him was for him to marry her off and torment her to death. It seemed the situation had exceeded expectations, and he would need to employ other methods.
Wu Caiwei, as usual, followed behind Wang Zifeng. They arrived at a jewelry store. Wang Zifeng, suppressing his discomfort, bought her a hairpin. Wu Caiwei did not refuse, insisting on the best. Wang Zifeng winced at the cost, but thinking of his mother's cryptic words about enduring a few more days, wondering if she was about to face misfortune, he felt a sense of happiness. Su Dan Novel Network.
As they walked out of the jewelry store, a young beggar approached her. "Sister, someone said if I give you this, you'll give me ten copper coins."
"Where is that person?" Wu Caiwei quickly inquired.
The little beggar looked around hesitantly. "He's already gone."
The street was bustling with people. Wu Caiwei knew this was deliberate. She told the maid behind her to give the beggar twenty copper coins and opened the note.
"Could it be your lover asking you to meet?" Wang Zifeng looked at her with gossip in his eyes. Honestly, at this moment, anyone willing to take on this burden would be welcomed, even if it meant kowtowing a few times.