Chapter 260: Chapter 203: Tangled and Chaotic

Shen Ruoxi heard these words, yet her face did not reveal a trace of agitation.

Her gaze was calm as she stared at Zou Family, and she spoke slowly, “Fifth sister-in-law, in this world, men can have multiple wives and concubines, and no one points fingers or gossips about it.

But once a woman’s husband dies, she must remain a widow, or else she will be criticized as being fickle.

Who set such shameless rules?

I’m not asking about anything else, I just want to know, what do you truly feel about Chunyu Che?

I think he has feelings for you, even though he refuses to admit it.”

Zou Family heard this and was flustered, waving her hands desperately and said anxiously, “No, it’s definitely not like that, how could I possibly like him? And he couldn’t possibly like me?

Even if our countries were at war, each serving their own lord, it was still his fault that our Shen Family Army was completely defeated, we are enemies!”

With that, Zou Family burst into tears and continued, choking up, “Ruoxi, please don’t ask anymore, if you keep asking, I truly feel that I shouldn’t even be alive, I really…”

Shen Ruoxi gently held her hand, her voice tender yet firm: “Fifth sister-in-law, I’m not forcing you. Life is short, like a fleeting shadow passing by.

If you were to meet your end at the bottom of the cliff, or if you survived while Chunyu Che did not, wouldn’t you have any regrets?

It is my hope for you to remain faithful to my elder brother within the Shen Mansion, to take good care of Xiang’er. But is this truly the life your heart desires?

You are only twenty-two this year!

Ordinary men, when their wives pass away, some remarry within three years, while others even remarry within a few months, and no one raises objections.

But when it comes to women, if they behave like men, they are criticized for lacking virtue, being called fickle. Is this fair?

Fifth sister-in-law, there lies a rare opportunity right now. Moreover, Chunyu Che said that he won’t force you, he wants you to go out and see the vast world.”

Zou Family’s lips trembled continuously, and she deliberately bit her teeth and asked, “If so, what if I said I want to take Xiang’er with me?”

Shen Ruoxi was slightly taken aback, then her expression turned sincere and she replied without hesitation, “Fifth sister-in-law, I agree.”

Zou Family looked incredulously at Shen Ruoxi.

After all, the next generation in the Shen Family only had three girls left, and Xiang’er carried the Shen name, could she truly let her take Xiang’er away?

Shen Ruoxi’s gaze was sincere, her tone extremely earnest: “Fifth sister-in-law, when I was in the carriage, my heart was indeed very conflicted.

I genuinely don’t wish for you to have any ties with Chunyu Che, in my opinion, no matter who your husband is, it should never be Chunyu Che.

But I also think, maybe he can really give you the freedom you long for.

If you choose to go with him, you don’t necessarily have to marry him, you can go wherever you want, and the gates of the Shen Family will always be open for you, do not limit yourself to this high wall and courtyard.”

Zou Family gently pursed her lips, her mind in turmoil, “Ruoxi, are you trying to chase me away?”

Shen Ruoxi showed a look of helplessness and hurriedly explained, “Fifth sister-in-law, you overthink.

Now that I am married off, naturally this home belongs to you and the elder sister-in-law. How could I have the intention to chase you away?

It’s just that Chunyu Che wants to hold you accountable, wishing for you to leave the Shen Family.

Actually, I can guess your thoughts roughly, why not talk to him yourself!”

Zou Family frowned deeply, her face full of sorrow, “He says he wants me to go and see the world, but my legs have always been unwell! This is clearly making things difficult for me!”

Shen Ruoxi knew well her inner conflict, many concerns are hard to let go, but she only spoke harsh words to avoid the issue, and thus persuaded, “Fifth sister-in-law, you might as well take this opportunity to step out.

In the future, if he leaves, what excuse will you have to leave the Shen Family and travel? By then, it will provoke a lot of criticism again.”

“I don’t want to see him, Ruoxi, I am very satisfied with my current life. In two days, he’ll leave, let it be this way!”

Zou Family’s heart was in turmoil, at the thought of meeting Chunyu Che, she was at a loss, not knowing how to start.

“Fifth sister-in-law, this isn’t something we can decide. Now he’s pursuing this matter as a murderer, if you don’t talk it out with him, it will be difficult to settle.” Shen Ruoxi’s tone was serious and earnest.

Zou Family’s lips turned instantly pale, like paper, she suddenly shouted angrily, “What does he want?”

Seeing her so agitated, Shen Ruoxi could not bear it and softened her tone, “Fifth sister-in-law, deep down you should know what he wants. After receiving an unexpected kiss from a woman, you should at least clarify things, right?”

Upon hearing this, Zou Family instantly deflated like a punctured balloon, regretfully clutching her head, tears welling in her eyes.

Shen Ruoxi did not want her to bear too much psychological burden, softly comforting, “Fifth sister-in-law, no matter what choice you make in the end, I will support you.

Go and meet him! Talk openly, I think he is not the kind who forces others.

And also, if you have the chance, ask Chunyu Che for me, why he wants to give his sister to my husband and then give so many lovers to me, what exactly is his intention?”

Zou Family gradually calmed down, nodding, “Okay, meeting him is no harm, after all, I really owe him an explanation, about why I want to kill him.”

As soon as Zou Family finished speaking, her eyes were filled with coldness, all she wanted was for him to leave peacefully, thus she had to make sure he gives up completely.

Moreover, deep in her heart, she never believed Chunyu Che would like her, he is surrounded by beauties, how could he be fond of her?

“Alright then, find a suitable time for the two of you to meet.” Shen Ruoxi said gently.

“Let him come over! My legs are weak, I can’t walk.”

“Alright.” Shen Ruoxi continued, “Then fifth sister-in-law, take good care and heal, I’ll go out first.”

Zou Family bit her lips tightly, only after a long while did she speak softly, “Ruoxi, I’m sorry, my words were harsh earlier.

This is what I think, I just want to live as I do now, without any changes, I am very content with my current life.”

In her heart, Shen Ruoxi sighed softly, since she said so, there was no need to say more.

Once she clears things up with Chunyu Che, it will have nothing to do with her anymore.

As the younger sister-in-law, she had done her utmost, the final choice rests entirely with Zou Family.

“It’s nothing, fifth sister-in-law, we are family, it’s better to speak openly, I’ll go out first.”

Zou Family nodded, but in reality, her heart was already in a mess.

She hated Chunyu Che for putting her in such an awkward situation, and she hated herself for her actions back then, but it seemed it was all too late, and she had to bear the consequences.

As Shen Ruoxi stepped out, Yang Family approached urgently, “Ruoxi, how did it go?”

Although keeping it from elder sister-in-law and making her worry wasn’t right, she must not know about this.

If she discovered Chunyu Che’s real intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Let fifth sister-in-law face it, regardless of who initially planned this, ultimately it was fifth sister-in-law’s doing, meaning, the one who hugged Chunyu Che and pushed him off the cliff was fifth sister-in-law. Elder sister-in-law, you should stay out of this.” Shen Ruoxi said.

Yang Family immediately became anxious, “How can it not involve me, I was the one who asked your fifth sister-in-law to do this, and I was the one who bribed the post house staff to drug Chunyu Che’s horse, I am the mastermind.

She can’t go, I will, I want to see what this dog emperor Chunyu Che can do to me?”

Shen Ruoxi felt a headache coming on, her expression remained indifferent as she said, “The issue is, he didn’t want to see you, what’s the use in you going? Elder sister-in-law, please don’t make things more complicated here.”

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