Chapter 217: Chapter 160: Saving Some Trouble

Hong Cheng suddenly looked earnest, gazing deeply at Jinxuan and said, “Jinxuan, we have been husband and wife for ten days. This is the last compensation I can give you.”

His voice was straightforward and plain, “I truly did not know this marriage brought you such painful suffocation and disgust.

If I had known earlier, I would not have married you, from now on, we owe each other nothing.”

Upon hearing this, Jinxuan’s tears instantly flowed from her eyes, she shook her head desperately, yelling hoarsely, “No, no, it’s my fault, it’s my fault!”

Her heart was filled with fear and remorse at this moment.

If Hong Cheng died for her, she would live a life of endless guilt and pain, but she did not want to lose her life either.

“I’ll take five hits, and the rest…” Jinxuan’s voice trembled, she knew well the power of the beatings at the Prince Mansion, even five hits might be more than she could bear.

“No need, just find a good family to marry into in the future.” Hong Cheng finished speaking and resolutely turned to Jun Moling: “Prince, that’s enough.”

“Take him away.” Jun Moling’s cold voice sounded.

Mu Jinxuan seemed to have a sudden pang of conscience at that moment, calling out frantically: “No, don’t hit him, it’s my fault, my fault…”

She ran recklessly in the direction where Hong Cheng was being dragged away.

Shen Ruoxi stood by, only then understanding why Jun Moling had gone to such great lengths to arrange things this way.

She lightly yawned, hoping in her heart that Mu Jinxuan would truly realize that Hong Cheng genuinely wanted to live well with her, and would not act so willfully in the future.

When the bloodied and dying Hong Cheng was dragged back, Mu Jinxuan finally broke down completely, crying loudly.

Only then did everyone realize why so many doctors had been summoned, they were actually waiting for this.

“Prince, the injuries are too severe, although the wounds have been treated with medicine, the situation is not optimistic, it requires careful and attentive care.” The doctor said gravely.

Jun Moling, expressionless, looked coldly at Mu Jinxuan: “Mu Jinxuan, Young Master Hong has agreed to separate with you. Now that his life is at risk, the separation between you two can be handled right here at my mansion.”

Mu Jinxuan, who had always appeared frail beside Jun Moling, now glared at him with eyes full of fury, shouting: “The Prince intended to punish me, why did he do such harm to him?”

Jun Moling let out a cold laugh, mocking: “He willingly took the punishment for you, and you agreed, how is it now my fault?

If it weren’t for the face of Grandfather, Mu Jinxuan, what you’ve done would be worth a hundred deaths.”

Mu Jinxuan, choked by these words, couldn’t speak, tears filled her eyes as she resolutely said: “I will not separate, if something bad happens to him, I will remain a widow for him. Prince, I will not bother you again in the future.”

After speaking, she knelt down heavily and gave Jun Moling three kowtows.

Jun Moling shook his head inwardly, she was a quiet and kind girl when she was young, how did she grow to become so disagreeable.

This was the last chance he was giving her.

Mu Jinxuan stood up, the Hong family had only sent a servant, she could only plead with Jun Moling. With his permission, the Prince Mansion’s staff followed their family servant to load Hong Cheng onto the carriage.

The carriage trotted on with a “dada” sound, as she sat inside, she finally couldn’t hold back her inner sorrow, crying out loud.

Finally, after sending everyone away, Jun Moling let out a long sigh of relief and stretched lazily.

Turning his head, he saw his wife, Shen Ruoxi, leaning on a chair, supporting her face with her arm, fast asleep.

Watching her beautiful face in slumber, Jun Moling’s heart was suddenly filled with a pang of tenderness.

At the hot spring, losing his senses had left her in discomfort, even making her walk awkwardly, he couldn’t help but curse himself silently.

He gently carried Shen Ruoxi back to the room, dismissed everyone, and then began carefully examining her condition.

In a daze, Shen Ruoxi felt like someone was removing her clothes, suddenly startled, she opened her eyes wide.

She found herself lying on the familiar large bed, just as she was about to relax, a sudden chill on her leg made her aware of something wrong.

Her face turned crimson as she was about to get up, but Jun Moling’s large hand pressed her down, “Don’t move, it’s a little red, let me apply some medicine for you.”

It was only then that she realized he seemed to be holding a lamp, examining carefully.

Shen Ruoxi was so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to crawl into, hurriedly reaching to pull the quilt, gritting her teeth, and chided: “Jun Moling, stop looking.”

Jun Moling couldn’t help but chuckle, “We’ve been an old married couple, why are you shy? This is all my fault, it’ll be better soon.”

“You…, I’ll do it myself.” Shen Ruoxi was both embarrassed and angry.

What old married couple? Didn’t she just marry him yesterday? Slick talker!

“It’ll be done soon, be good.” Jun Moling coaxed softly as he applied the cool ointment. Shen Ruoxi could do nothing but cover her face tightly with the quilt.

After applying the medicine, Jun Moling gently covered her with the quilt, then lightly pulled down the quilt covering her face, “Aren’t you afraid of suffocating yourself? I’m your husband, we are one, what is there to be shy about?”

“Go to hell.” Shen Ruoxi’s face was still burning red.

Jun Moling took off his clothes, got into bed, and held her in his arms, speaking softly, “Sleep now!”

Shen Ruoxi nodded gently, snuggling into a comfortable position in his warm embrace.

Suddenly, she recalled the matter of Mu Jinxuan and couldn’t help but ask, “Prince, why did you do what you did with Mu Jinxuan?”

Jun Moling chuckled softly and replied in a calm voice, “After all, she was raised at her maternal grandfather’s house since young; if we really killed her, it wouldn’t be justifiable in terms of emotion or reason.

So I set up a situation for her. If she can see Hong Cheng’s kindness and live well with him, then all will be peaceful.

If she still wishes to stir up trouble and play mischievous tricks, she’d end up like Cheng Caiyun, spending the rest of her days in a nunnery.

However, in my judgment, she’s not beyond hope yet. She should live well with Hong Cheng. In that way, we can truly avoid those troublesome issues in the future.”

“And you beat up Hong Cheng like that?” Shen Ruoxi asked, her bright eyes full of confusion.

“It was a real beating, but beforehand, I instructed Mi Yi to hold back, so even though the injuries looked severe, they were merely superficial, a performance for Mu Jinxuan.”

Jun Moling raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of a smile playing on his lips, “I hope she comes to her senses, otherwise, why would someone like Hong Cheng want a woman like her with a divided heart?”

Listening to her husband’s explanation, Shen Ruoxi couldn’t help a rush of warmth surging in her heart.

She knew well that all these carefully laid plans were for her sake.

Having such a considerate person, she truly felt she had married the right person.

Thinking of this, Shen Ruoxi felt utterly reassured, she wrapped her arms gently around Jun Moling’s lean waist and soon fell asleep in his warm embrace.

Jun Moling looked at her peaceful sleeping face, full of affection and tenderness in his heart, and slowly closed his eyes, falling into a sweet dream with her.

The day of visiting her family, due to adhering to the auspicious time, they set out at the Si hour.

The carriage was loaded with a cart full of meticulously prepared gifts, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of the horse’s hooves, the couple returned to the Shen Family.

Shen Ruoxi’s two sisters-in-law, from the Yang Family and Zou Family, alongside three innocent and adorable nieces, were already waiting at the door.

The three children stood on tiptoe, craning their necks as if trying to see their aunt’s carriage approaching.

Upon hearing the approaching sound of the carriage, the children became so excited they danced with joy, clapping their hands and cheerfully shouting, “Aunt is home.”

Jun Moling was the first to get off the carriage and then carefully lifted Shen Ruoxi down.

Seeing this scene, the two sisters-in-law couldn’t help but cover their mouths and laugh lightly.

The three children immediately gathered around Shen Ruoxi.

With a smile full of joy, Shen Ruoxi distributed cakes and candies to the children, and after the proper greetings, the family happily entered the house.

After setting down the gifts, everyone made their way to the front hall, gathered around the table, and began to chat about family matters.

“Ruoxi, how is life at the Prince Mansion? Are you accustomed to it?” Yang asked with concern.

Remembering that on their wedding day they directly entered the bridal chamber, and the next day paid respects at the Imperial Palace then went to stay at the other residence for a few days, she had not yet had a proper tour around the Prince Mansion.

Blushing slightly, Shen Ruoxi said softly, “It’s been good, and the Prince treats me well, too.”

Hearing this, the sisters-in-law from the Yang Family and Zou Family exchanged a smile, covering their mouths, they giggled softly.

Noticing their reaction, Shen Ruoxi frowned and asked, “Big Sister-in-law, Fifth Sister-in-law, what’s going on?”

“We’re just happy for you!”

Yang laughed, “Who was it that got drunk and claimed the Prince had someone else in his heart, crying and making a scene? Your Fifth Sister-in-law and I almost stormed into Prince Zhan’s mansion to annul the marriage, wasn’t this a contractual marriage?”

Jun Moling chuckled with his head lowered, and Shen Ruoxi’s face turned as red as a ripe apple, “Big Sister-in-law, stop talking nonsense, I wasn’t making a scene, I just drank too much.”

After she said this, she seemed to suddenly remember something and looked shocked, “You, you guys knew!”

Yang feigned ignorance, “Knew what?”

“You all knew but didn’t tell me.” Shen Ruoxi pouted, thinking of how Jun Moling let everyone know about this but left her in the dark, like a fool, she glared at Jun Moling fiercely.

“We only found out on your wedding day, it was your cousin Ji who told us, and after that, we were at ease,” Yang said.

Suddenly feeling a bit spoiled, Shen Ruoxi said, “If he doesn’t treat me well, then the contract still stands.”

Jun Moling’s lips curled into a slight smile, thinking to himself: Now inside his den of thieves, if she still thinks about escaping, then Jun Moling would truly be incompetent!

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