Chapter 52 – Who is that man?
Qiao Li and Feng Zhuojun did not say anything because they knew in their hearts it was very difficult to dig anything out from the clutches of the extremely stingy Long Family. To them, Fengning’s proposal that could make the Long Family loosen their hold was indeed a good move.
As no one had any objections, the matter was finally settled.
But Fengning still had something to say. “Two days later will be Bao’er’s birthday. Anyhow, we have to celebrate Bao’er’s birthday before setting off.”
Everyone had no objection to this and did not mind delaying for two more days. Besides, Bao’er was also involved in this matter and could not be ignored.
The next day, Fengning carried Bao’er and went out to buy some playthings for her. Qiao Li and An Ruochen accompanied them with Long Qingsheng tagging along as he insisted on being his mother’s bodyguard. The group of women and children had a happy and wonderful time for a great part of the day.
Qiao Li considerately did not speak any unpleasantries and all along the trip, she tried to make Bao’er happy. She took Bao’er to a stall selling bells and as they were making their choice, Fengning and An Ruochen were chatting about family affairs at the side.
An Ruochen told Fengning about her conversation with Long Da yesterday. When Fengning recalled her sturdiness, she blushed.
This Sister-in-law, An Ruochen has a gentle and virtuous appearance, and compared to her, Fengning is indeed very different from her.
Unexpectedly, An Ruochen said. “I told my husband that Third Brother had truly found a good wife.” When Fengning heard, her face turned even redder.
An Ruochen smiled and said. “Now there’s only Long Er left in our Long Family. As his sister-in-law, I should really help him to search around.”
Fengning replied. “Sister-in-law doesn’t need to worry about Second Uncle.”
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“Why? Can it be he already has plans?”
“No……” Fengning said earnestly. “When I said there’s no need to worry, it’s because no one will want Second Uncle for sure. Since the result is already determined, therefore it’s useless to worry.”
An Ruochen blinked and then smiled. “Then it seems that I have to request Husband to propose a marriage on behalf of Second Master……..”
While the two women were joking with each other, Qiao Li suddenly screamed. Raising her eyes, Fengning saw a young man holding Qiao Li’s wrist and it seemed as though he was trying to snatch Bao’er from her arms.
All the hairs on Fengning’s back stood up and she rushed over. Long Qingsheng, who was standing beside Qiao Li, reacted even more quickly and struck the man’s arm with his palm. The man did not expect the boy would dare to make a move on him. In a moment of shock, Bao’er was grabbed by Long Qingsheng who backed away with the child in his arms.
By this time, Fengning had already arrived. The man knew that he would not have a second chance if he fails with his first attempt. It was not known what he anxiously said to Qiao Li and although Fengning was unable to hear clearly, she had an impression of that man’s voice. The moment their eyes met, she could immediately confirm that he was the man who wanted to kill her for the treasure and he was also the man who lied to her telling her that she was not a Madam of the Long Family.
Fengning shouted at him and rushed forward but the man did not intend to get entangled with her, so he turned around and fled. Fengning was about to give chase but suddenly stopped.
She had a thought……..what if he has an accomplice nearby wouldn’t she be falling into their trap of luring her away? If they seize the opportunity to snatch Bao’er while she is not around, then what should she do?
She stopped, turned around, and took Bao’er from Long Qingsheng’s arms. Bao’er was crying loudly with fright as Fengning coaxed her.
“Bao’er, don’t be afraid……. Mother is here……..Mother is here……..”
While Fengning was hugging Bao’er’s soft body, the feeling of fear started to creep into her heart. If it was not for Long Qingsheng who made the move against that man, Bao’er would not have been saved due to Fengning’s distance from them.
Who is that man and why does he want to snatch Bao’er?
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Fengning hugged Bao’er and kissed her repeatedly with fear in her heart. Suddenly, she felt her wrist tighten and turned her head around to see Qiao Li staring at her with a weird expression.
Fengning thought her mother was also terrified and was just about to comfort her when she heard Qiao Li ask sharply. “Who is that man?”
Who is that man?
She doesn’t know…….
The only thing she knows is that some time ago, this man wanted to kill her, wanted to steal the Long Family’s treasure and now she also knows that this man wants to take Bao’er away.
If they wanted to kill her, it is to silence her…….stealing the treasure is because of the money……..but what is the purpose of snatching Bao’er? Can it be that they think Bao’er is a child of the Long Family and wants to use the child as a threat?
Qiao Li looked at Fengning who had a dazed and stunned expression. In a burst of anger, Qiao Li roared. “Speak, who is he?!”
Qiao Li’s tone was so fierce that Bao’er who was in Fengning’s arms instantly trembled with fright. She did not dare to cry loudly anymore and used her little hands to grip Fengning’s collar tightly. She buried her head, softened her voice, and sobbed endlessly.
Fengning patted Bao’er’s back as she coaxed her and said to Qiao Li. “Mother, let’s talk when we get home.”
“Don’t act dumb with me!” It was not known what had caused Qiao Li to be so worked up without sparing a thought that they were on the street. At this time, they had attracted a lot of attention.
She was about to continue talking when An Ruochen said softly. “Don’t make a fuss here, let’s return to the mansion.”
Although her voice was not loud, she exuded the majesty of a general’s wife. By this time, the guards hiding in the shadows had also appeared beside them.
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Qiao Li thought for a while, then shook her sleeves and walked towards the Long Mansion with a dark face.
An Ruochen patted Fengning on her shoulder and asked softly. “Are you alright?”
Fengning nodded and then suddenly thought of a possibility. She shook her head again and could not suppress the rising fear in her heart.
When they arrived back at the Long Mansion, Fengning was unable to bear with Qiao Li’s repeated urging and handed over the still crying Bao’er to An Ruochen for her to take care. Then Fengning went to talk to Qiao Li behind closed doors.
When there were only two of them in the room, Qiao Li did not make any effort to speak. She frowned while pacing back and forth and Fengning who was starting to panic did not know what to say. The mother and daughter remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Qiao Li let out a sigh, sat down on a chair, and asked in a calm voice. “Tell me, what’s going on.”
Fengning did not know how to answer. In fact, the question was too broad and she was not sure what Qiao Li was asking about.
What does she mean by ‘what’s going on’? What is she talking about?
So Fengning asked. “What did that man say to you?”
Qiao Li stared at her for a long while without speaking.
“It was nothing much. At that time, it was very chaotic and I didn’t hear him. However, he wanted to snatch Bao’er, so I have to ask you who is that man?”
“I don’t know him.” Fengning pursed her lips and replied. “He had once tried to kill me and also came here once to steal the Long Family’s treasure but I don’t know him.”
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“Huh, you can’t remember again?” Qiao Li sneered. “This excuse of ‘not being able to remember’ is indeed very useful.”
Fengning gritted her teeth and felt aggrieved. She had really lost her memory, so can she be blamed? This matter had long passed, is her mother still blaming her now?
Qiao Li stood up anxiously, walked a few steps, and then suddenly asked. “I haven’t asked you yet…….regarding this matter of Bao’er being your child, what did Long San say?”
“Naturally, he treats her as his own child. He treats Bao’er very well and Bao’er is very close to him.” Fengning was on guard against this question and subconsciously, her tone stiffened.
Qiao Li did not speak and paced back and forth again. Finally, she spoke in a soft tone. “Fengfeng…….Mother has always been quick-tempered and sometimes would speak fiercely, so don’t blame Mother.”
When Fengning did not speak, Qiao Li continued.
“You must understand that no matter what happens, your parents are the people who love you the most. You’ve forgotten all the things in the past and thinking back, when you just woke up, you must have been very vulnerable and lonely. Just blame Mother for finding out too late and letting you suffer in the Long Mansion. Although you feel that you are now reaping happiness after going through hardships, you should give more thoughts to some matters.”
“What does Mother want to say?” Fengning always felt there was a deeper meaning to her words.
“Mother hopes that you will be sensible, loyal, and filial. This time, if you find the treasure and it’s confirmed that the Feng Family was harmed by the Long Family, you must not be swayed by the Long Family.”
Fengning’s heart sank. She had not actually thought of this possibility. She trusted Long San wholeheartedly and as he regarded his grandfather as a hero who was admired and respected therefore, she had always believed that Old Master Long would not commit such treachery.
However, if the evidence proves the Feng Family is correct…….
Fengning replied. “Mother, to think up thousands of possibilities at this time is useless. Once we find out the truth, it’s still not too late to discuss our next step. This daughter is not unreasonable. No matter what happened in the past, now the most important thing is that everyone must have mutual sincerity. There will always be a solution to a problem, so don’t waste time on insignificant problems.”
“Mutual sincerity?” Qiao Li shook her head. “This kind of thing had never existed. Fengfeng, you’re too naïve.”
“Why is Mother so pessimistic? I think Mother and Father have a very good relationship. Isn’t this because of mutual sincerity and love? How can you say it doesn’t exist?”
“Your Father and I have shared joys and sorrows and together we have suffered a lot of hardships, so naturally, we should not be compared with others. But you have been in the Long Family for many years and all the while you were treated unfavorably and you even did this kind of shameful deed. No man in this world can tolerate it, so how can Long San treat you this well? Have you ever thought about it?”
“What does Mother actually want to say? Are you telling me that you and Father can only be considered an affectionate couple while Long San and I can only be considered as two people scheming against each other?” Fengning was annoyed.
“Mother looks down on me because I had done something wrong, is that right?”
“Then do you think that it’s something honorable?”
“It’s not honorable, it’s shameful.” Fengning raised her head and said word by word.
“I felt so ashamed that I wanted to disappear. I hated myself and during that time, I was thinking day and night why did it happen? What was wrong with me? Was it because I never observed the morals of women or was I enticed by others or was I forced by others? Mother, you said that this trick of ‘not being able to remember’ is very useful but I would rather remember everything clearly. The unbearable facts are always more painful than the imaginary harm. Mother, you said that you had to suffer a lot of hardships before you have today, but didn’t I also have to suffer through a lot of difficulties to get to where I am today?”
For a while, Qiao Li was speechless and did not know how to answer. Originally, she thought Fengning would not be able to contradict her on this matter but did not expect Fengning would be able to argue with conviction.
Fengning continued.
“Mother, when it happened to me, have you ever cared about the reason, and have you ever wondered what your daughter had encountered? That time when you came to Long Mansion, you were only concerned about how to solve the problem of the Long Family discarding me and was only thinking about how to send Bao’er away to avoid future problems. Have you ever considered my feelings?”
Qiao Li replied. “When I negotiated with the Long Family and made arrangements for Bao’er’s, isn’t everything done for your future? When have I never considered your feelings? Is leaving you alone and not caring for you regarded as being considerate?”
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Qiao Li felt extremely angry when reprimanded.
“You can go and find out which maiden family would still put in all effort to protect their daughter even when she had done such a despicable deed! Just tell me, where should I put my face?”
The more Qiao Li spoke, the angrier she became and pointed at Fengning while she continued to scold.
“Where have all your past obedience gone to? After knocking your head, you’ve changed completely into a different person. You’re truly capable. After you had an extramarital affair and put a green hat on Long San, you’re still able to make him chase after you. Do you think such good things can really happen in the world? I was afraid you would be sad, so I just reminded you a little so that you won’t sink deeper. Now, you’re blinded and can’t see anything. I just want to ask you what kind of family do you think the Long Family is? Who are the Long Family’s three brothers? What kind of prestige does the romantic and suave Third Master Long have in Jianghu and the imperial capital? Does he lack close female confidantes? You’ve been married into the Long Family for three years and he did not even look at you in the face. After you were injured and had an illegitimate child, he started to have feelings for you. Ask yourself, is this possible?”
Fengning clenched her fists tightly and her nails jabbed into her palms. She felt a piercing pain but the pain was incomparable to the pain caused by Qiao Li’s words. She forced back her tears and said huskily. “You only think of all the bad things about me, so naturally, it will be impossible. But Long San is able to see the good in me.……”
“For three years, he did not see any good in you but how come he can see it now? What is the good that he can see?”
Qiao Li did not look at Fengning’s expression and kept on saying cruel words.
“What is Mother’s meaning? You know very well that the Long Family is a den of dragons and tigers but you still forced me into a marriage with the Long Family. On the wedding day, the bridegroom was missing and I had to worship Heaven and Earth and perform the marriage rituals with a pig. Wasn’t Mother watching at the side at that time? Is that called caring for me and loving me? I returned to my maiden home to give birth to a child in secret but dared not bring the child back to my husband’s home, didn’t that reveal how terrible my situation was in my husband’s home? At that time, why didn’t you keep me with you, why didn’t you protect me but still allow me to return to my husband’s home? These past few years, were you more concerned about the Feng Family’s feud or more concerned about your daughter? Why must it be that other people can’t see the good in me? Regardless of whether it’s three years or thirty years…….if you treat others with sincerity, what does it matter if it’s a few years or a few decades? First of all, I didn’t play tricks, and second, I didn’t do bad things. No matter what happened in the past, I am now honest and open, with a clear conscience, so what is not good about me? Long San now likes me and I believe him. He knows all about my worst traits and had seen the worst in me and I didn’t lie to him. Now that he likes me, so why can’t it be true?”
Fengning’s words seemed to have shocked Qiao Li. Qiao Li trembled a bit but Fengning did not notice and continued to shout.
“You just can’t bear to see me doing well! As a mother, what’s wrong with you?!”
Chapter 52 – Who is that man?
Qiao Li and Feng Zhuojun did not say anything because they knew in their hearts it was very difficult to dig anything out from the clutches of the extremely stingy Long Family. To them, Fengning’s proposal that could make the Long Family loosen their hold was indeed a good move.
As no one had any objections, the matter was finally settled.
But Fengning still had something to say. “Two days later will be Bao’er’s birthday. Anyhow, we have to celebrate Bao’er’s birthday before setting off.”
Everyone had no objection to this and did not mind delaying for two more days. Besides, Bao’er was also involved in this matter and could not be ignored.
The next day, Fengning carried Bao’er and went out to buy some playthings for her. Qiao Li and An Ruochen accompanied them with Long Qingsheng tagging along as he insisted on being his mother’s bodyguard. The group of women and children had a happy and wonderful time for a great part of the day.
Qiao Li considerately did not speak any unpleasantries and all along the trip, she tried to make Bao’er happy. She took Bao’er to a stall selling bells and as they were making their choice, Fengning and An Ruochen were chatting about family affairs at the side.
An Ruochen told Fengning about her conversation with Long Da yesterday. When Fengning recalled her sturdiness, she blushed.
This Sister-in-law, An Ruochen has a gentle and virtuous appearance, and compared to her, Fengning is indeed very different from her.
Unexpectedly, An Ruochen said. “I told my husband that Third Brother had truly found a good wife.” When Fengning heard, her face turned even redder.
An Ruochen smiled and said. “Now there’s only Long Er left in our Long Family. As his sister-in-law, I should really help him to search around.”
Fengning replied. “Sister-in-law doesn’t need to worry about Second Uncle.”
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“Why? Can it be he already has plans?”
“No……” Fengning said earnestly. “When I said there’s no need to worry, it’s because no one will want Second Uncle for sure. Since the result is already determined, therefore it’s useless to worry.”
An Ruochen blinked and then smiled. “Then it seems that I have to request Husband to propose a marriage on behalf of Second Master……..”
While the two women were joking with each other, Qiao Li suddenly screamed. Raising her eyes, Fengning saw a young man holding Qiao Li’s wrist and it seemed as though he was trying to snatch Bao’er from her arms.
All the hairs on Fengning’s back stood up and she rushed over. Long Qingsheng, who was standing beside Qiao Li, reacted even more quickly and struck the man’s arm with his palm. The man did not expect the boy would dare to make a move on him. In a moment of shock, Bao’er was grabbed by Long Qingsheng who backed away with the child in his arms.
By this time, Fengning had already arrived. The man knew that he would not have a second chance if he fails with his first attempt. It was not known what he anxiously said to Qiao Li and although Fengning was unable to hear clearly, she had an impression of that man’s voice. The moment their eyes met, she could immediately confirm that he was the man who wanted to kill her for the treasure and he was also the man who lied to her telling her that she was not a Madam of the Long Family.
Fengning shouted at him and rushed forward but the man did not intend to get entangled with her, so he turned around and fled. Fengning was about to give chase but suddenly stopped.
She had a thought……..what if he has an accomplice nearby wouldn’t she be falling into their trap of luring her away? If they seize the opportunity to snatch Bao’er while she is not around, then what should she do?
She stopped, turned around, and took Bao’er from Long Qingsheng’s arms. Bao’er was crying loudly with fright as Fengning coaxed her.
“Bao’er, don’t be afraid……. Mother is here……..Mother is here……..”
While Fengning was hugging Bao’er’s soft body, the feeling of fear started to creep into her heart. If it was not for Long Qingsheng who made the move against that man, Bao’er would not have been saved due to Fengning’s distance from them.
Who is that man and why does he want to snatch Bao’er?
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Fengning hugged Bao’er and kissed her repeatedly with fear in her heart. Suddenly, she felt her wrist tighten and turned her head around to see Qiao Li staring at her with a weird expression.
Fengning thought her mother was also terrified and was just about to comfort her when she heard Qiao Li ask sharply. “Who is that man?”
Who is that man?
She doesn’t know…….
The only thing she knows is that some time ago, this man wanted to kill her, wanted to steal the Long Family’s treasure and now she also knows that this man wants to take Bao’er away.
If they wanted to kill her, it is to silence her…….stealing the treasure is because of the money……..but what is the purpose of snatching Bao’er? Can it be that they think Bao’er is a child of the Long Family and wants to use the child as a threat?
Qiao Li looked at Fengning who had a dazed and stunned expression. In a burst of anger, Qiao Li roared. “Speak, who is he?!”
Qiao Li’s tone was so fierce that Bao’er who was in Fengning’s arms instantly trembled with fright. She did not dare to cry loudly anymore and used her little hands to grip Fengning’s collar tightly. She buried her head, softened her voice, and sobbed endlessly.
Fengning patted Bao’er’s back as she coaxed her and said to Qiao Li. “Mother, let’s talk when we get home.”
“Don’t act dumb with me!” It was not known what had caused Qiao Li to be so worked up without sparing a thought that they were on the street. At this time, they had attracted a lot of attention.
She was about to continue talking when An Ruochen said softly. “Don’t make a fuss here, let’s return to the mansion.”
Although her voice was not loud, she exuded the majesty of a general’s wife. By this time, the guards hiding in the shadows had also appeared beside them.
AD
Qiao Li thought for a while, then shook her sleeves and walked towards the Long Mansion with a dark face.
An Ruochen patted Fengning on her shoulder and asked softly. “Are you alright?”
Fengning nodded and then suddenly thought of a possibility. She shook her head again and could not suppress the rising fear in her heart.
When they arrived back at the Long Mansion, Fengning was unable to bear with Qiao Li’s repeated urging and handed over the still crying Bao’er to An Ruochen for her to take care. Then Fengning went to talk to Qiao Li behind closed doors.
When there were only two of them in the room, Qiao Li did not make any effort to speak. She frowned while pacing back and forth and Fengning who was starting to panic did not know what to say. The mother and daughter remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Qiao Li let out a sigh, sat down on a chair, and asked in a calm voice. “Tell me, what’s going on.”
Fengning did not know how to answer. In fact, the question was too broad and she was not sure what Qiao Li was asking about.
What does she mean by ‘what’s going on’? What is she talking about?
So Fengning asked. “What did that man say to you?”
Qiao Li stared at her for a long while without speaking.
“It was nothing much. At that time, it was very chaotic and I didn’t hear him. However, he wanted to snatch Bao’er, so I have to ask you who is that man?”
“I don’t know him.” Fengning pursed her lips and replied. “He had once tried to kill me and also came here once to steal the Long Family’s treasure but I don’t know him.”
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“Huh, you can’t remember again?” Qiao Li sneered. “This excuse of ‘not being able to remember’ is indeed very useful.”
Fengning gritted her teeth and felt aggrieved. She had really lost her memory, so can she be blamed? This matter had long passed, is her mother still blaming her now?
Qiao Li stood up anxiously, walked a few steps, and then suddenly asked. “I haven’t asked you yet…….regarding this matter of Bao’er being your child, what did Long San say?”
“Naturally, he treats her as his own child. He treats Bao’er very well and Bao’er is very close to him.” Fengning was on guard against this question and subconsciously, her tone stiffened.
Qiao Li did not speak and paced back and forth again. Finally, she spoke in a soft tone. “Fengfeng…….Mother has always been quick-tempered and sometimes would speak fiercely, so don’t blame Mother.”
When Fengning did not speak, Qiao Li continued.
“You must understand that no matter what happens, your parents are the people who love you the most. You’ve forgotten all the things in the past and thinking back, when you just woke up, you must have been very vulnerable and lonely. Just blame Mother for finding out too late and letting you suffer in the Long Mansion. Although you feel that you are now reaping happiness after going through hardships, you should give more thoughts to some matters.”
“What does Mother want to say?” Fengning always felt there was a deeper meaning to her words.
“Mother hopes that you will be sensible, loyal, and filial. This time, if you find the treasure and it’s confirmed that the Feng Family was harmed by the Long Family, you must not be swayed by the Long Family.”
Fengning’s heart sank. She had not actually thought of this possibility. She trusted Long San wholeheartedly and as he regarded his grandfather as a hero who was admired and respected therefore, she had always believed that Old Master Long would not commit such treachery.
However, if the evidence proves the Feng Family is correct…….
Fengning replied. “Mother, to think up thousands of possibilities at this time is useless. Once we find out the truth, it’s still not too late to discuss our next step. This daughter is not unreasonable. No matter what happened in the past, now the most important thing is that everyone must have mutual sincerity. There will always be a solution to a problem, so don’t waste time on insignificant problems.”
“Mutual sincerity?” Qiao Li shook her head. “This kind of thing had never existed. Fengfeng, you’re too naïve.”
“Why is Mother so pessimistic? I think Mother and Father have a very good relationship. Isn’t this because of mutual sincerity and love? How can you say it doesn’t exist?”
“Your Father and I have shared joys and sorrows and together we have suffered a lot of hardships, so naturally, we should not be compared with others. But you have been in the Long Family for many years and all the while you were treated unfavorably and you even did this kind of shameful deed. No man in this world can tolerate it, so how can Long San treat you this well? Have you ever thought about it?”
“What does Mother actually want to say? Are you telling me that you and Father can only be considered an affectionate couple while Long San and I can only be considered as two people scheming against each other?” Fengning was annoyed.
“Mother looks down on me because I had done something wrong, is that right?”
“Then do you think that it’s something honorable?”
“It’s not honorable, it’s shameful.” Fengning raised her head and said word by word.
“I felt so ashamed that I wanted to disappear. I hated myself and during that time, I was thinking day and night why did it happen? What was wrong with me? Was it because I never observed the morals of women or was I enticed by others or was I forced by others? Mother, you said that this trick of ‘not being able to remember’ is very useful but I would rather remember everything clearly. The unbearable facts are always more painful than the imaginary harm. Mother, you said that you had to suffer a lot of hardships before you have today, but didn’t I also have to suffer through a lot of difficulties to get to where I am today?”
For a while, Qiao Li was speechless and did not know how to answer. Originally, she thought Fengning would not be able to contradict her on this matter but did not expect Fengning would be able to argue with conviction.
Fengning continued.
“Mother, when it happened to me, have you ever cared about the reason, and have you ever wondered what your daughter had encountered? That time when you came to Long Mansion, you were only concerned about how to solve the problem of the Long Family discarding me and was only thinking about how to send Bao’er away to avoid future problems. Have you ever considered my feelings?”
Qiao Li replied. “When I negotiated with the Long Family and made arrangements for Bao’er’s, isn’t everything done for your future? When have I never considered your feelings? Is leaving you alone and not caring for you regarded as being considerate?”
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Qiao Li felt extremely angry when reprimanded.
“You can go and find out which maiden family would still put in all effort to protect their daughter even when she had done such a despicable deed! Just tell me, where should I put my face?”
The more Qiao Li spoke, the angrier she became and pointed at Fengning while she continued to scold.
“Where have all your past obedience gone to? After knocking your head, you’ve changed completely into a different person. You’re truly capable. After you had an extramarital affair and put a green hat on Long San, you’re still able to make him chase after you. Do you think such good things can really happen in the world? I was afraid you would be sad, so I just reminded you a little so that you won’t sink deeper. Now, you’re blinded and can’t see anything. I just want to ask you what kind of family do you think the Long Family is? Who are the Long Family’s three brothers? What kind of prestige does the romantic and suave Third Master Long have in Jianghu and the imperial capital? Does he lack close female confidantes? You’ve been married into the Long Family for three years and he did not even look at you in the face. After you were injured and had an illegitimate child, he started to have feelings for you. Ask yourself, is this possible?”
Fengning clenched her fists tightly and her nails jabbed into her palms. She felt a piercing pain but the pain was incomparable to the pain caused by Qiao Li’s words. She forced back her tears and said huskily. “You only think of all the bad things about me, so naturally, it will be impossible. But Long San is able to see the good in me.……”
“For three years, he did not see any good in you but how come he can see it now? What is the good that he can see?”
Qiao Li did not look at Fengning’s expression and kept on saying cruel words.
“What is Mother’s meaning? You know very well that the Long Family is a den of dragons and tigers but you still forced me into a marriage with the Long Family. On the wedding day, the bridegroom was missing and I had to worship Heaven and Earth and perform the marriage rituals with a pig. Wasn’t Mother watching at the side at that time? Is that called caring for me and loving me? I returned to my maiden home to give birth to a child in secret but dared not bring the child back to my husband’s home, didn’t that reveal how terrible my situation was in my husband’s home? At that time, why didn’t you keep me with you, why didn’t you protect me but still allow me to return to my husband’s home? These past few years, were you more concerned about the Feng Family’s feud or more concerned about your daughter? Why must it be that other people can’t see the good in me? Regardless of whether it’s three years or thirty years…….if you treat others with sincerity, what does it matter if it’s a few years or a few decades? First of all, I didn’t play tricks, and second, I didn’t do bad things. No matter what happened in the past, I am now honest and open, with a clear conscience, so what is not good about me? Long San now likes me and I believe him. He knows all about my worst traits and had seen the worst in me and I didn’t lie to him. Now that he likes me, so why can’t it be true?”
Fengning’s words seemed to have shocked Qiao Li. Qiao Li trembled a bit but Fengning did not notice and continued to shout.
“You just can’t bear to see me doing well! As a mother, what’s wrong with you?!”
