bookcurios Chapter 160 A tangled and complicated love triangle
Chapter 160 A tangled and complicated love triangle
As for Wang Tinghui, although he usually acts somewhat arrogant and thinks he's something special, he's actually extremely concerned about his image, the kind of person who'd rather suffer than lose face.
Whenever he thought of Feng Yanfang, his heart would pound with fear.
After all, they had been married for many years, and he knew that Feng Yanfang was not the kind of woman who only talked the talk. If she really wanted to take things seriously, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As a result, Wang Tinghui, who had just been arrogant and domineering, instantly wilted like a frostbitten eggplant.
His previous arrogance vanished without a trace, and he became more careful in his speech and actions, no longer daring to act recklessly.
However, although he had toned down his behavior, he stopped talking, and Feng Yanfang could still hear him muttering to himself from time to time.
In fact, lately, the name Jiang Mianmian has almost become his catchphrase.
He tirelessly used Jiang Mianmian as a positive example, praising her incessantly, and constantly whispering his praises in Feng Yanfang's ear:
Look at Jiang Mianmian, she is a true 'virtuous wife', she is a role model that all women should emulate!
Furthermore, Wang Tinghui stated that a chastity archway should be built in honor of an outstanding woman like Jiang Mianmian.
He also kept nagging Feng Yanfang, telling her that she must learn more from Jiang Mianmian and figure out how to become a truly virtuous wife and loving mother.
However, little did Wang Tinghui know that his words were like adding fuel to the fire, fueling Feng Yanfang's already resentful anger towards Jiang Mianmian, and the couple even got into a fight.
Thinking of all this, Feng Yanfang disliked Jiang Mianmian even more. She curled her lips slightly and sneered with a mocking look, "Oh dear, we really didn't recognize your greatness!"
I never realized before that this woman, who is praised as a virtuous wife and loving mother, is also such a good mother-in-law...
Haha, no wonder! After all, someone like her is fundamentally different from us ordinary mortals from the very beginning!
"Tsk tsk tsk! Look at her, she has always adhered to the ancient precept of 'obeying her father at home, obeying her husband after marriage, and obeying her son after her husband's death'! How could she possibly be like us common people who don't know the rules and etiquette?"
Faced with Feng Yanfang's merciless sarcasm, Jiang Mianmian remained calm. Back then, she was determined to "outlive" Shen Hanjiang, that damned scumbag, whom she deeply hated, as soon as possible.
Since she survived such difficult times, what does a little jealousy matter now?
Therefore, she always ignored Feng Yanfang's sharp and sarcastic remarks.
Feng Yanfang's lips curled slightly as she lowered her voice and muttered softly, "Oh ho, she actually thinks she's a bodhisattva."
Look at their ability to feign deafness and dumbness! They're really something! I've offered them all the nice things, but they haven't dared to utter a single word.
"Hehe, it really stinks! Yeah, I'm a human, and I can only respond to human talk, not nonsense!" After saying that, Jiang Mianmian waved her hand, making a disgusted face.
"What did you say? How dare you insult me?" Feng Yanfang immediately stood up and angrily pointed at Jiang Mianmian.
"Hehe, whoever answers is the one to blame! They can't even clean up their own mess, yet they have the nerve to come here and fart. What a shameless face they have!" Jiang Mianmian cursed with a smirk.
"You, you...I..."
Feng Yanfang was so angry that her mouth was practically contorted, and she was about to rush over.
Just then, Mrs. Liu and another lady quickly pulled Feng Yanfang aside and immediately tried to smooth things over.
You see, the reason Madam Liu went to such lengths to organize this flower-viewing tea party was simply to let everyone get together happily and enjoy themselves, while also connecting with each other and exchanging information.
Who would have thought that this woman, Feng Yanfang, would actually throw a tantrum here? This won't do. She can't let this fool Feng Yanfang continue to cause trouble, otherwise, wouldn't it ruin her flower-viewing tea party?
Besides, it wasn't Jiang Mianmian who started this; it was all because of that gossip queen Feng Yanfang's loose tongue, so she deserved to be talked about.
Don't underestimate Jiang Mianmian just because her husband is dead. She has several outstanding sons, so she's not one to be bullied.
Not to mention that she is now a proper Marquis's wife, holding the status of a first-rank imperial consort!
Fortunately, Jiang Mianmian saw that Feng Yanfang had been humiliated and didn't pursue the matter further! Otherwise, Feng Yanfang might have really thrown a tantrum.
If Jiang Mianmian hadn't spoken up today, and Feng Yanfang had stripped her of her dignity and even trampled on and humiliated her at will, then she probably would have held a grudge against her.
After all, Li Tingxue, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shen family, is sitting right next to Jiang Mianmian right now!
What if the daughter-in-law feels she has lost face and goes back to complain?
Li Tingxue, however, did not have this concern. Seeing that her mother-in-law had not suffered any loss, she also ignored Feng Yanfang. However, she would still talk to Shen Xiuyan when she returned.
Even though Feng Yanfang was angry and unwilling, she couldn't refuse to give face to the organizer, Mrs. Liu.
So she just snorted loudly and angrily turned her head to the side.
Madam Liu quickly instructed her servants to bring out some exquisite pastries and fresh tea, thus "coaxing" everyone into accepting the matter.
Subsequently, the other ladies, being quite perceptive, began to echo Madam Liu's words, eating pastries and drinking tea, thus helping to change the subject.
For a time, the guests in the room were all happy, and everyone quickly hid their unhappiness.
Jiang Mianmian was still feeling a little regretful. She had gotten her share of the gossip, but it was a bit of a shame that she hadn't met Madam Xi, the center of the conversation—Xue Ningyue.
Enjoy a hot, fresh melon.
It would be even better if I could meet the two daughters and son-in-law of the Xi family; their gossip would definitely be quite interesting.
Just as the tea party ended and everyone was about to leave.
Suddenly, Jiang Mianmian stopped in her tracks, but her eyes lit up as a bright, shiny label flashed past her.
Wow!
Jiang Mianmian immediately perked up, quickly grabbed Li Tingxue's arm, and chased after the large, glittering label in front of them.
At this moment, after hearing Jiang Mianmian's thoughts, Li Tingxue was very perceptive, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law cooperated very well.
She was even afraid that Jiang Mianmian would run too slowly and not be able to catch up with the people in front, so she passively pulled Jiang Mianmian along, and the two of them quickly ran towards the person with the tag in front.
Therefore, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ran for a while and arrived at the person who had been the center of attention recently.
So, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also got to enjoy this very hot "big melon".
The person at the center of this discussion is none other than the "cannon fodder stepmother" with a prominent label.
She is also the Madam Xi whom Jiang Mianmian and Li Tingxue have been longing to gossip about, and Xi Linyu's stepmother, Xue Ningyue.
It turned out that she had also attended the flower viewing and tea party today, but who would have thought that she would unexpectedly run into Feng Yanfang not long after she arrived.
Feng Yanfang was a sharp-tongued and sarcastic person, and she naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass, launching into a barrage of sarcastic remarks at her.
Before they could exchange more than a few words, Xue Ningyue's face turned red with anger at Feng Yanfang. Feeling utterly humiliated, she decided to start arguing with Feng Yanfang.
After their heated argument, Xue Ningyue turned and left angrily, going off to a secluded place to sulk.
That's why Jiang Mianmian didn't see her earlier and thought she was too embarrassed to go out because of the recent rumors!
Now, however, Jiang Mianmian showed no interest at all when she saw Xue Ningyue and Feng Yanfang arguing.
At this moment, all she could focus on was Xue Ningyue, and the "plot interpretation content" above her head.
Jiang Mianmian stopped about three meters away from Xue Ningyue, and then she began to frantically flip through the pages.
After all, given her current abilities, if she were any further away, she probably wouldn't be able to see this important information smoothly.
Holy crap! Holy crap!
My God! This is unbelievable!
Is this what I can see?
[...She...she's actually Xi Linyu's biological mother?! What...how is this possible?]
[Wait a minute! Isn't Xue Ningyue her stepmother?]
How did she suddenly become my mother? What exactly happened?
Even Li Tingxue, who was standing to the side, was stunned when she heard Jiang Mianmian's words. She thought to herself, "What?! Mother? Xi Linyu's father... didn't he marry a second wife?!"
How could Xue Ningyue have become her biological mother? Is there a mistake… or does the Xi family have some unspeakable secret?
【Oh ho! So that's how it is...】
Li Tingxue's eyes widened, her face full of curiosity as she urged inwardly, "Mother, what exactly happened? Please tell me quickly!"
[It turns out that back then, Mr. Xi had actually encountered twin sisters. At the time, he was overjoyed, believing that he was in love with the older sister, Xue Ningxue.]
Who would have thought that the woman he truly loved and was deeply in love with was actually his younger sister, Xue Ningyue, who was using the guise of being his older sister.
Later, after Xue Ningyue got together with Xi's father, she quickly became pregnant with his child, who is now Xi Linyu.
[Haha, the love triangle between them is really complicated and hard to unravel!]