Lihoumen

Chapter 65 You're Really Willing
When Qingqing heard what the old lady said, she was so angry that she laughed.

"I know my mother-in-law has always despised my background, but it was Shen Han who took the initiative to ask me to be his wife. Although my father and I saved his life, we never threatened him. Now you want to marry someone else as your co-wife, unless you divorce me first."

Qingqing had always been gentle, but she spoke so decisively that the old lady was so choked that she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing her mother-in-law being humiliated, Li wanted to speak a few words to reconcile them, but when she glanced at Qingqing's cold little face, her thin lips moved slightly, but in the end she couldn't speak and could only sigh.

Liu Ruyue spoke up: "You are exaggerating, sister-in-law. Since we have married you, we will not divorce you easily. It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. My third brother is in a high position and has a lot of social engagements. He really needs a woman to help him with social activities."

After hearing what Liu said, Qingqing sneered and retorted, "So, second sister-in-law also thinks it's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Then why do you keep such a strict eye on second brother and not allow him to take concubines?"

Liu Ruyue was so embarrassed by the rebuke that she frowned and raised her voice: "These are two different things."

Seeing Liu Ruyue being humiliated, the old lady rolled her eyes at her with disdain, then turned to Qingqing and said, "The second elder is right. Han'er is in need of a woman to help him with social activities." Then she snorted, "If you can help her, I, as a mother, won't have to worry about this."

"Then go ask Shen Han. If he agrees, I am willing to give up my position."

After saying that, Qingqing stood up and was about to leave. Li hurriedly stopped her and winked at her, saying, "Sister-in-law, let's talk it over. We are discussing this as well. You are the legal wife. As long as you don't nod, no one can do anything to you. Don't be anxious. Talk slowly."

Then, he tried to reconcile with the old lady, "Mother, my sister-in-law is a straightforward person. Marrying a concubine is a disgrace. We need to think about this matter carefully."

After hearing what Li said, the old lady's expression softened slightly. She cleared her throat and said to Qingqing, "After all, the second wife is a level lower than the first wife. Even if Ruoqing is promoted to the second wife, you are still the first wife of the third room."

Seeing Qingqing still had a cold face, the old lady further advised: "I know you are not happy to marry Haner as a co-wife, but the Zhao family has been forcing Ruoqing relentlessly, and now they have filed a lawsuit with the government. Letting Haner marry him now is just a temporary measure. If there is a better way out in the future, Ruoqing may not stay in the Marquis' Mansion forever."

"If she is right, she is naturally not afraid of being sued." Qingqing said.

Seeing that the old lady wanted to persuade her again, she refused and said, "I definitely cannot agree to this matter. If mother-in-law insists on doing so, go and discuss it with Shen Han."

After saying that, he got up and left the house regardless of everyone's attempts to stop him.

Shen Han came back very late. Qingqing was lying on the bed. She heard him enter the room but did not move. After he entered the room, he did not even bother to take off his clothes and came to see her by the bed.

"Qingqing--"

He opened his mouth and called softly, but when there was no response, he stood up, took off his clothes, and went to the bathroom.

After a while, Shen Han came out after washing up, quietly lifted the quilt and got into bed. Qingqing was still pretending to be asleep and didn't move.

"Don't pretend, I know you're not asleep."

As he spoke, she was embraced by him. He kissed her cheek lightly and asked in a low voice, "Are you angry?"

He had just come out of the shower, and there was a refreshing coolness on his body, even his lips were cool. Qingqing couldn't pretend anymore, so she simply opened her eyes and asked, "What am I angry about?"

"When I came back, I heard what Ajiang said about today. I just came back from my mother. My mother was confused about this matter. Don't worry, I will not marry anyone else." He said to her frankly.

Hearing Shen Han say this, Qingqing felt relieved. She looked up at him and said angrily, "Your mother thinks I can't help you with socializing. If it comes to this, your cousin can really help you better than me." He stared at the little woman in his arms and said with a smile, "You still say you're not angry, but your words are full of jealousy."

"I'm too lazy to get angry about this!"

After saying that, she broke away from him and turned away.

After a long time, there was no movement from Shen Han. She was about to ask about the Zhao family going to the government office to file a complaint, but Shen Han came up with a barrage of questions.

"Then why did the Zhao family sue Lin Ruoqing?" She pushed him and asked out of curiosity.

"Why bring this up at this time?"

As he spoke, Shen Han grabbed her two small hands with his big hand and held them firmly on top of her head.

The next day, Shen Han stayed at home to have breakfast with Qingqing. Before leaving, he told her, "Go and pay your respects to your mother today. If she brings up that matter again, don't worry. Just let her talk to me."

Qingqing smiled and nodded, looking at him, and jokingly asked: "Are you really willing to do it?"

Shen Han glanced at her, then gritted his teeth, lowered his voice and whispered in her ear: "I shouldn't have let you go easily last night. Wait, tonight."

Qingqing took his arm around his neck and asked, "Is it true that Lin Ruoqing is not in your heart now?"

"No." Shen Han said simply.

"Did you like her in the past?" she asked.

This time, Shen Han did not answer. He raised his arms to hold her slender waist, leaned over and kissed her. His kiss was passionate and lingering, until Qingqing stammered and begged for mercy, then he let go.

When he let her go, Qingqing took a breath greedily, glared at him angrily, and said in a domineering manner: "From now on, you are not allowed to have her in your heart anymore."

"Okay." Shen Han replied decisively.

Today is a double-day. After seeing Shen Han off, Qingqing packed up and went to the front yard to pay her respects to the old lady.

I don’t know what Shen Han said to the old lady yesterday. When Qingqing saw the old lady again today, her attitude was no longer the same as yesterday. She no longer mentioned Lin Ruoqing in front of her sisters-in-law.

Li had already prepared herself to persuade people again this morning. Seeing that the old lady was acting out of character, she was worried but also relieved. She only talked about the old lady's upcoming birthday party.

"Mother's fiftieth birthday is a full birthday, so we need to make good arrangements this year. My daughter-in-law has already sent out the invitations, and the actors and actresses we keep in the mansion have also been working hard and rehearsing many new plays, just waiting to be seen on Mother's birthday."

"Qingning is a capable person. I feel at ease with you taking care of these matters." The old lady replied indifferently.

The old lady didn't mention Lin Ruoqing's matter again, but everyone could see that she was holding it in her heart. Seeing this, Liu Ruyue couldn't help but mention it: "Mother, the government has accepted the Zhao family's lawsuit. Ruoqing and Hao'er are pitiful. Mother, you have to make a decision."

(End of this chapter)