Chapter 271: Chapter 214: No Longer the Villain

Shen Ruoxi nodded slightly and said softly, “I will, don’t worry, just take care of your own life.”

Zou Family also nodded in response, “Okay, rest assured! I will.”

Upon returning from the relay station, Shen Ruoxi lay in Jun Moling’s arms, her expression somewhat dazed.

This time, Jun Moling drank quite a bit of wine. Although he had a fairly good tolerance and did not get drunk, his face was already flushed, and his breath carried a faint scent of alcohol, yet this scent was not repulsive.

“Did you clear things up with Fifth Sister-in-law?” Jun Moling wrapped his arm around her waist and asked gently.

Shen Ruoxi nodded in assent, “It should be much better than before. Fifth Sister-in-law is indeed a magnanimous person, with a broad mind. It’s just the loyalty of the Shen Mansion that weighed heavily on her, combined with her deep feelings for Fifth Brother, that she acted this way. Once she leaves our Dayi, she will surely feel better.”

Jun Moling softly asked, “Is my lady having regrets now?”

Shen Ruoxi chuckled lightly, “How could that be possible? When I had dinner with Fifth Sister-in-law, I felt I had made an extremely correct decision.

Husband, life is truly full of unpredictability. Everything we do is just for the sake of finding peace and comfort.”

Jun Moling, seeing his wife’s perspective, also felt relieved, smiling with his eyes, “That’s good then.”

At this moment, his face was slightly red, and those beautiful eyes gazed steadily at her, making her heart flustered.

She raised her head gently and softly pecked his lips like a dragonfly touching the water.

Jun Moling was momentarily stunned, his eyes darkening instantly, suppressing his overwhelming desire, saying, “My lady, are you trying to tease your husband?”

Because Shen Ruoxi had once said that in the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus was not stable, and it was inappropriate to engage in intercourse, only after three months could it be considered, but not too intensely.

So for him, even this kiss was a tease, even if he wanted to kiss her, he feared not being able to control his strength and hurt her, especially now after he had been drinking, he dared not approach her recklessly.

Seeing him fervently restrain himself, Shen Ruoxi suddenly laughed.

Luckily she had a husband she could bully like this, otherwise, her mood would have been overshadowed by the sadness of Fifth Sister-in-law’s departure.

Jun Moling observed her slightly smug smile, as if to say: I’ve teased you, what can you do about it, husband?

He could only shake his head secretly, thinking to himself: What to do? A wife you married yourself, you just have to pamper.

He held her tighter, so she could lie more comfortably, then pretended to fiercely lay down a threat, “My lady, just wait until after you’ve delivered the child.”

Shen Ruoxi, however, wrapped her arms around his neck, her mind filled with emotions.

Ah, life, who knows where happiness truly awaits? Originally, after leaving that scoundrel Xiao Chengyi, she had lost trust in men, always thinking to simply find someone to join the Shen Mansion to leave descendants.

Unexpectedly, she found such an exceptional husband who loved her deeply and cherished her as a treasure.

The sadness in Shen Ruoxi’s heart no longer lingered as before, her voice became gentle, “Tomorrow, you go with His Majesty to send off Chunyu Che! I won’t go.

I really fear seeing Fifth Sister-in-law and Xiang’er feeling sad, and if I couldn’t help but cry, it would make it even harder for them to leave.”

Jun Moling nodded slightly, responding, “Alright, I’ll go then. My lady, now that you’re pregnant, you mustn’t be overly sentimental.

You must understand, it’s not like you’ll never meet again, the separation is only for a better reunion in the future.”

Shen Ruoxi nodded gently, “I hope Eldest Sister-in-law can understand Fifth Sister-in-law’s difficulties after reading her letter.”

Jun Moling pondered for a moment, then suggested, “Shall we read that letter first?”

His implication was that if the contents were unfavorable to his wife, the letter would disappear forever.

However, Shen Ruoxi firmly shook her head, “Since the letter was written by Fifth Sister-in-law for Eldest Sister-in-law, how could we read it privately?

Rest assured, Fifth Sister-in-law has her own propriety. If Eldest Sister-in-law cannot understand, there’s nothing to be done.

Now, the Shen family is left with Eldest Sister-in-law in charge, I intended to return to the Shen Mansion to assist her, but now that I am pregnant, finding a suitor for Eldest Sister-in-law has become the top priority.”

Jun Moling nodded, “Alright, since you’ve made up your mind, I have no objections. Regarding finding a suitor for Eldest Sister-in-law, the Emperor is already aware, and he said he would handle it with proper arrangements.”

Shen Ruoxi acknowledged, saying it was excellent for the Emperor to step in, as that would also silence those with ulterior motives.

Soon, the carriage reached the Shen Mansion.

Yang Family, upon hearing Shen Ruoxi’s arrival, hurriedly came out to greet them warmly, leading them inside. The servants presented fragrant tea, and Yang Family eagerly asked, “How is your Fifth Sister-in-law now?”

Shen Ruoxi nodded gently. Worried that the words in Zou Family’s letter might be too blunt for Eldest Sister-in-law to accept, she had the attendants leave the room.

Yang Family also realized the seriousness of the matter and felt a bit tense, hastily saying, “Ruoxi, what on earth is happening? Your actions have made my heart uneasy.”

Shen Ruoxi handed the letter left by Zou Family to Yang Family and slowly said, “Eldest Sister-in-law, this is a letter from Fifth Sister-in-law to you. Her thoughts and actions should be mentioned within.”

Yang Family took the letter, her hands trembling slightly, a faint sense of dread surging in her heart.

At this moment, she tightly grasped the thin letter, deeply entangled in her thoughts.

If the contents of the letter were as she feared, what should she do? Stop it or make a scene?

If she did so, it seemed she would be the only villain within the entire Shen family.

Shen Ruoxi was filled with confusion and asked, “Eldest Sister-in-law, aren’t you going to read it?”

Yang Family nodded lightly, gritting her teeth, “I’ll read it.” Then, as if reaching a resolution, she slowly opened the envelope and began reading carefully.

In the letter, Zou Family did not say much, only expressed her gratitude to Yang Family over the years.

She said that thanks to Yang Family, who was both an Eldest Sister-in-law and like a dear sister to her, meeting her was the greatest fortune she had in years.

Zou Family also mentioned the feelings she developed with Chunyu Che at the cliff bottom. She candidly stated that the affection might have sprung from prolonged loneliness and the lack of a man’s company.

She acknowledged that, by acting this way, she wasn’t a good woman.

In conclusion, Zou Family stated everything was of her own volition. Volunteering to marry Chunyu Che, willingly going with him to Beichang, even if it meant facing mountains of knives and seas of fire, she had no regrets.

She hoped Yang Family could live well and find a loving and ideal sweetheart.

As for Shen Ruoxi, Zou Family thought she was a rarity among sisters-in-law, someone she could discuss matters with when problems arose, and ultimately asserted that it had nothing to do with her.

Yang Family finished reading the letter, silent for a long time. Ridicule Zou Family? She wanted to laugh but couldn’t.

No one could truly understand how difficult a widow’s life was, especially during those long nights.

Even if their hearts yearned for a man, they dared not utter a word, or they would be seen as dirty and promiscuous.

She was already over thirty and sometimes still couldn’t bear the loneliness at night. What more of the twenty-one-year-old Zou Family?

However, what saddened her was that the person Zou Family was infatuated with was Chunyu Che.

The Shen family should have torn Chunyu Che to pieces, yet now, the two of them willingly accepted him. What could she say?

Yang Family slowly used a fire stick to ignite the letter. The paper gradually curled and blackened in the flames.

Shen Ruoxi looked at her, noticing her natural expression, seeming as if she had let go of it all.

This expression seemed off, causing Shen Ruoxi to feel puzzled, she urgently asked: “Eldest Sister-in-law, what did Fifth Sister-in-law say?”

Yang Family shook her head slowly and, in the end, forced a smile, “Nothing much. This Chunyu Che is absolutely rotten! He wants to take revenge on your Fifth Sister-in-law, hopes for her to deal with him, then find a way to catch him and make him suffer!”

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