Chapter 35: It’s Merely a Matter of Perspective

Chapter 35: It's Merely a Matter of Perspective

It had been some time since Wu Jingyun was reborn, but the memories of her past life still suffocated her, making it impossible for her to let go and stop caring.

Looking at Tang Shuyi, she said, "Madame, do you remember that Mid-Autumn Festival when you told me you wouldn't let me be wronged, that you would stand up for me?"

Wu Jingyun's question was a test, probing whether Tang Shuyi had also been reborn.

Not long after her marriage to Xiao Yuchen in her previous life, she had brought Liu Biqin into the Hou household. That Mid-Autumn Festival, Madame Hou had told her that Liu Biqin was just a concubine, and as long as she was there, she wouldn't let Wu Jingyun be wronged and would stand up for her.

Tang Shuyi obviously sensed the probing, but she still appeared surprised and then asked, "Which Mid-Autumn Festival? What wrongs have you suffered, Jingyun?"

Wu Jingyun stared intently at her, trying to spot any flaws in her expression, but Tang Shuyi's surprise seemed genuine, along with confusion about her recent statement.

It seemed Wu Jingyun was overthinking; Madame Hou hadn't been reborn. But what did Madame Hou's words earlier mean? Were they spontaneous, or did she know something?

For a moment, Wu Jingyun's heart was even more flustered, but her face remained composed. She said, "It's nothing. What was the matter Lady Tang mentioned that we could sit down and discuss?"

Wu Jingyun tried to divert the topic and shift Lady Tang's attention. Lady Tang didn't dwell on her previous words and said, "It's about the Liang family's unauthorized intrusion into Mei Hua Lane residence. The matter could have been discussed calmly and amicably."

With these words, there was no need for Lady Tang to say anything more.

She turned to look at the girl in front of her. Tall and stately in stature, dignified in appearance, but her heart was not as broad as her outward appearance. Indeed, in her previous life, Xiao Yuchen was a scoundrel to her, an inhuman marriage.

But if one had a broad heart, one could still live a carefree life.

In her previous life, she was the Lady of Yongning Marquis, and her family was not of humble origin. They were wealthy and had status. What if the man didn't love her? If you have love for me, I will cherish it twofold. If you're heartless, then let's both find our own happiness.

One can live freely without a man.

As for that annoying concubine, huh, as long as I'm alive, you'll forever be just a concubine.

So, living well doesn't depend on whether the cards in your hand are good or bad, but on how you play them.

What had to be said has been said. But now it seems that this engagement can't be peacefully annulled. We'll have to take it one step at a time and inevitably stand on opposite sides when the time comes.

Often, it's just like that. It's not about who's good or bad; it's simply a matter of standing on different sides.

"Lotus seeds are very beneficial to one's health. I'll have some picked and sent to you later," Lady Tang said with a smile.

Wu Jingyun replied, "Thank you, my lady."

With that, their conversation came to an end.

Lady Tang walked towards Madam Wu and the others. Wu Jingyun, with a troubled heart but a calm face, followed behind. When they reached the red maple tree, Lady Tang chatted with Madam Wu for a while. Madam Wu then proposed to leave, arranging to visit Chongguang Temple together in two days.

Wu Jingyun absentmindedly followed Madam Wu out of the Marquis's residence and got onto the carriage with a troubled mind. Upon arriving at the Wu residence, Madam Wu, also preoccupied with her thoughts, didn't say much and let her return to her own courtyard.

After entering her bedroom, she asked her maids to leave and sat on the small couch by the window in a daze, pondering over Lady Tang's words.

Lady Tang must have been hinting that the matter of annulment with Xiao Yuchen could be discussed amicably. So, Lady Tang must know something. How much did she know?

Wu Jingyun sat there for a long time, thinking about many things from her past and present life. If Lady Tang knew something, then her words today were a hint to forget the past and that the annulment could be amicably discussed.

She knew all too well that being granted a second chance at life by the heavens meant she should cherish it and live well in the present. However, the suffering she endured in her past life was too profound, and those who had hurt her were still living well. How could she not think about the past and let go of the entanglements of her previous life?

A peaceful dissolution of the engagement?

Why should she?

In her past life, Xiao Yuchen had inflicted so much harm upon her. Why should she easily brush aside the past?

The engagement must be annulled, but as for Xiao Yuchen's aspirations to marry a desirable wife and lead a blissful life in this life? Impossible!

The more Wu Jingyun thought about it, the angrier she became, her face flushing with ire. Taking a deep breath to steady her emotions, she turned to look at her reflection in the mirror and said, “One last time. If I can tie Wu Jingshu and Xiao Yuchen together this time, I won't meddle with them anymore.”

She had it all planned out. If Xiao Yuchen married Wu Jingshu, with Wu Jingshu's temperament, Liu Biqin would certainly not enter the Marquis's residence. Wu Jingyun was well aware of how much Xiao Yuchen adored Liu Biqin. If Liu Biqin couldn’t enter the Marquis's residence in this life, Xiao Yuchen's obsession with her would only grow.

With a husband whose heart was filled with another woman, Wu Jingshu wouldn’t have an easy life.

And Wu Jingshu, unlike her past self, wouldn’t suffer in silence. If she was miserable, she wouldn't let others live in peace and would surely cause constant turmoil in the Marquis's residence.

Thinking of those who had hurt her in the past not having a good life in this life brought Wu Jingyun considerable satisfaction.

People are selfish. The Marquis's wife shouldn't blame her for not letting go of Xiao Yuchen. After all, Xiao Yuchen didn’t let her off in her past life, did he?

………

In Lady Wu's courtyard, Wu Jingshu was anxiously asking, “Mother, what did the Marquis's wife and Wu Jingyun talk about by the pond?”

Lady Wu gently patted her hand, “No matter what was said, just do as I instructed you in two days at Chongguang Temple. Once the rice is cooked into porridge, can the Marquis’s residence deny it?”

Wu Jingshu blushed with embarrassment, but she was still worried, “Mother, what if… after the deed is done, the heir and the Marquis’s wife look down on me?”

Lady Wu sighed, “Given the… suddenness of the event, the Marquis’s wife and Xiao Yuchen will probably have some complaints. But hearts are made of flesh. Be obedient in their presence, and when you marry, I’ll prepare a generous dowry for you. Gradually, they will come to accept you.”

Wu Jingshu felt somewhat reassured and then asked, “I heard that the heir has hidden Liu Biqin. Is it true?”

Although the Liang family had no evidence of Xiao Yuchen harboring the daughter of a criminal, Liu Biqin, rumors had still spread.

Lady Wu was not worried about Liu Biqin, “She's just the daughter of a criminal. Even if the heir has hidden her, what can it do? Once you marry into the Marquis's residence, it'll be easy to deal with her. There are plenty of ways to kill a person.”

Wu Jingshu was relieved and clung to Lady Wu's arm, acting coquettishly, “Mother, you are so good to me.”

Lady Wu patted her back and laughed, “Of course, I’ll always give the best to you sisters.”