Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 160 - 161 Yuanzhens Rage_1
Chapter 160: Chapter 161 Yuanzhen’s Rage_1
Chapter 160 -161 Yuanzhen’s Rage_1
Li Qinghe happened to be carrying hot water in when she stumbled upon this scene, Madam Zhao caught Li Qinghe’s eye and, feeling embarrassed, coughed awkwardly twice before leaving, not forgetting to cast a fierce glance at Li Qinghe as she went out. Li Qinghe was full of helplessness and grievance; Madam Zhao, every time she was upset by Qiao Yuanzhen, would always take it out on her, as if it was her fault that Qiao Yuanzhen acted this way!
Li Qinghe set the hot water down on a footstool nearby, soaked a towel in it, wrung it out, and then handed the towel to Qiao Yuanzhen, “Husband, wash your face.”
Qiao Yuanzhen stared steadily at Li Qinghe for a moment, casually setting down the bowl of chicken soup he was holding on the table, but he did not take the towel from Li Qinghe’s hand, his gaze incomprehensible to her.
Qiao Yuanzhen raised his hand and slapped Li Qinghe across the face, a sharp “smack” echoing clearly.
Li Qinghe cried out in shock, the towel dropping to the floor as she covered her swollen cheek, her eyes instantly reddening, “Husband, what’s wrong?”
Qiao Yuanzhen roared like a furious lion, “What’s wrong? How can you still have the gall to ask me what’s wrong? Why don’t you think about what you’ve been up to? You’ve really got some nerve, daring to have Qiao Muniang publicly go against me. Do you think you’re really capable, that you can treat me like a plaything? Li Qinghe, let me tell you, I, Qiao Yuanzhen, am not so easily dealt with!”
Li Qinghe’s tears poured down, “What did I do? When did I ever go against you? Don’t you know my heart for you? For you I would do anything, why are you treating me like this!”
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Qiao Yuanzhen sneered coldly, “Anything for me? Then get out, get out!”
Li Qinghe stood there stunned, watching Qiao Yuanzhen slam the door and storm out, and then sobbed even harder.
When Muniang awoke, it was already late afternoon. After washing up, Mrs. Fang brought in the meal that was already prepared.
“Mrs. Fang, you’re really considerate, having the food ready right when I wake up,” Muniang said sweetly. Having gone through the ordeal of Madam Liu’s child going missing, her mood had now relaxed, and she felt much better.
Mrs. Fang replied softly with a laugh, “This was all arranged by the Old Lady, saying that the Lady and the master must be tired from being out and about, not to disturb you, and to send food over as soon as you woke up.”
Muniang felt warmth in her heart, “Yes, I understand.”
Erliang and Muniang were eating when Qingya came in and said, “Lady, Lady Qinghe is here.”
“Please invite her in.”
As soon as Li Qinghe entered, Muniang smiled, “Have you eaten? Join us—”
Before she could finish, her expression turned cold upon seeing the swollen area on Li Qinghe’s cheek.
“Who hit you?”
Qinghe looked away, seeming evasive, “Is it that obvious? I’ve been applying a cold compress for a long time; how come the swelling hasn’t gone down?”
Muniang felt a surge of anger and, grasping Qinghe’s hand, said, “Who did it? Who dares to bully you, I’ll fight them back for you!”
Li Qinghe hastily said, “Don’t, it’s nothing. I came to ask you something.”
Muniang frowned and asked, “What is it?”
Li Qinghe then asked, “I heard that you also went to see the lanterns last night. Did you run into Yuanzhen? He’s in a very bad mood today, and he even mentioned you. I was wondering if something happened between you two?”
Only then did Muniang remember that incident. She had planned to talk to Qinghe about it as soon as she returned today, but she hadn’t expected the fuss with Tianniu and Hongsheng, and after a night of anxiety and fear, she was exhausted upon returning and had completely forgotten about it.
“If you hadn’t mentioned it I almost forgot. There was so much happening yesterday,” Muniang quickly said. But then she looked at the injury on Qinghe’s face and her expression suddenly became grave, “That injury on your face, it wasn’t him who hit you, was it?!”
Qinghe shook her head with difficulty, “No, Muniang, please don’t press me on this. Just tell me what happened yesterday. Otherwise, I’m completely in the dark, and Yuanzhen is really angry. I don’t know what to do.”
Muniang was fuming with rage. Qiao Yuanzhen had actually sunk to this level. It was clear that he had done something disgraceful, yet he still had the nerve to take it out on Qinghe!
Muniang angrily flopped down onto a chair and pointing at Li Qinghe’s nose scolded, “You’re still speaking up for him? Do you know what he’s been doing out there?!”
Qinghe stared blankly at Muniang, “What happened?”
Muniang snorted, “Last night I went to solve lantern riddles, and I saw him on the stage, openly flirting with Lord Qin’s daughter from the town under the guise of guessing riddles! Those who did not know any better were saying how well-matched the couple was, remarking on a match made in heaven. Where did he even consider you, his lawful wife, in his eyes?”
Qinghe was stunned for a long while, and sorrow welled up in her heart, yet she still lowered her head and said, “I can’t read, naturally, I can’t accompany him to guess lantern riddles or anything like that. Perhaps he just appreciates Miss Qin’s talents.”
Muniang could have knocked on Li Qinghe’s head, “How can you be so foolish? If it was really just appreciation, would he ask for her purse? Do you know what that signifies? Last night, you really should have seen Qiao Yuanzhen’s fawning behavior in front of that woman. Those unaware would actually think he had great charm!”
Qinghe looked at Muniang in disbelief, tears welling up, “He, he – ”
Muniang sighed, “I know what Qiao Yuanzhen is thinking. He probably isn’t truly taken with that Miss Qin. With a cold-blooded creature like him, where could there be real affection? I think he is probably just interested in Miss Qin’s background. I’ve heard from others that Miss Qin’s family is a prominent household in Chatu Town and, moreover, I heard she is also the niece of the Governor of Qinghua City. With such a good network of connections, it’s no wonder Qiao Yuanzhen would want to go out of his way to get close to her.”
Qinghe, clutching Muniang’s hand, trembled, not knowing whether she was more angry or wronged inside.
Muniang embraced Qinghe’s shoulders comforting her, “Qinghe, rest assured, no matter what, I will stand by you. Last night I slapped Qiao Yuanzhen’s face in public and also let that Qin Qian find out he has a wife, so naturally, that’s over with. But you shouldn’t always be the one to take abuse. This whole thing is Qiao Yuanzhen’s fault. Don’t let him have his way with his tantrums.”
Qinghe smiled bitterly inside. How could she be the type to be pushed around? But in the face of someone like Qiao Yuanzhen, with his violent temper, all she could do was endure his outbursts; there was simply no other way.
“Qinghe, I’ll repeat what I’ve said before. If you ever regret this and want to turn back, just come find me, or your brother. We will help you. If your brother knew how you are now, he would be heartbroken.”
