A Good Country Wife
Chapter 208 Desperate Measure_1

Chapter 208: Chapter 208 Desperate Measure_1

Lin Yue said sarcastically, "Why can’t I, what’s so different about the situation, it’s your heart that’s changed, isn’t it? Is it not because when you married into the Zhao Family, you genuinely wanted to welcome a wife into your home, while I am nothing but a woman the Wei Family pushed onto you for the sake of their reputation, a woman you could take or leave? That’s the difference, Zhao Erhu, answer me with your hand on your heart, can you deny that?"

Lin Yue couldn’t possibly be unclear about what Zhao Erhu’s ’different’ meant; however, when two people start arguing, there’s hardly any room for reason. Moreover, in the situation where her own husband was defending his former wife, Lin Yue, aiming to get one up on him, deliberately picked on the loopholes in Zhao Erhu’s words. She was set on making him feel as uncomfortable as possible.

In the end, Zhao Erhu was not as articulate as Lin Yue and was left without a response by her retorts. Yet he felt wronged and wanted to say more, but he feared upsetting his young wife even further. Since the logic he wanted to convey was not aligning, he simply took his belongings and went out to work, deciding not to argue with such a young woman any further.

It is common for a woman’s emotions to fluctuate significantly during that time of the month, and this was Lin Yue’s ’first time’ in the ancient era. It was also the first time Zhao Erhu had turned his back on her without her having done anything wrong, leaving her ’behind’ for another woman. Lin Yue felt increasingly aggrieved, with her eyes reddening as she watched Zhao Erhu’s retreating figure, but what overwhelmed her more was her anger.

"Damn that man, he’s just an old man with a string of kids in tow, as if I’m fond of him," Lin Yue resolved that if Zhao Erhu did not bow his head to her first and sincerely apologize, she would definitely not forgive him! "Zhao Erhu, just you wait, let’s see who can outlast the other," she thought.

In any case, because of this incident, the couple, who hadn’t had a serious fight in a long time, were now quite unhappy with each other. Uncharacteristically, Zhao Erhu did not coax Lin Yue but instead busied himself with his own things, partly with the intention of making Lin Yue reflect on her behavior and partly because he simply could not win an argument against her yet felt the need to stick to his principles, resulting in this strategy.

Although Lin Yue was outwardly stubborn, she was actually someone who could easily soften. Had Zhao Erhu admitted his error earlier and humbly apologized to her, said some sweet words to coax her, she would have let bygones be bygones.

Though Zhao Erhu’s words were unpleasant to hear, they did hold truth. No matter if it was the Zhao Family or their relatives, they existed before she came into the picture. Even if she minded, what could she do about it? After all, she had to live with Zhao Erhu, and some things shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

But Zhao Erhu’s behavior had been too disappointing. Simply because of the Zhao Family’s involvement, he had been so heartless towards her, the usual thoughtful gentleness and indulgence gone, leaving only coldness and estrangement. What about all those vows and promises he made on ordinary days? Surely, a man’s words were truly unreliable. Lin Yue suddenly felt a sense of disillusionment. Already feeling unwell, her lethargy and weakness only grew now, leaving her uninterested in doing anything. She simply went back to bed, not caring about anything, not even bothering to cook lunch.

Liu of the Han Family, noticing that the time was about right and Lin Yue had not yet come out of her room, hurriedly went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, although she knew her cooking couldn’t compare to her sister-in-law’s.

"What’s wrong with this couple again? They seem a bit off. It couldn’t be that they had a fight, could it?" Liu mused, watching Zhao Erhu and Lin Yue greet each other with an air of cold indifference, neither speaking to the other. As it was the couple’s private matter and they had not spoken openly about it, she didn’t feel right asking too much, yet she couldn’t help feeling a bit worried.

"Sister-in-law, I’m not hungry. I won’t eat lunch today. You all go ahead without me. There’s no need to worry about me." Lin Yue had quarreled with Zhao Erhu, but she didn’t want to involve Liu’s wife in their dispute. However, she genuinely didn’t feel like eating or seeing that person outside.

Liu’s wife, seeing Lin Yue in this condition, knew it was useless to try to persuade her anymore. Even if persuasion could work, the one to convince her wasn’t Liu’s wife, so she could only sigh and go out, telling everyone that Lin Yue didn’t want to eat. Upon hearing this, Dalang and the others looked towards Zhao Erhu with looks of worry and inquiry.

When Zhao Erhu heard that Lin Yue wasn’t coming out for lunch, he slammed his rice bowl onto the table with a heavy thud, his expression turning sour. He coldly said to Liu’s wife, "How can she not eat? Sister-in-law, you should still ask her to come out and have a few bites, or at least bring a bowl of rice to her room for her. She’s not a child to be so willful!"

Liu’s wife felt somewhat amused by Zhao Erhu’s words. After all, her brother-in-law still cared for his wife. Right now he was probably worried, or else his face wouldn’t look so troubled. No matter how he appeared outwardly, he still wanted Liu’s wife to bring food into the room for her.

Lin Yue normally didn’t eat much, and it seemed she truly didn’t want to eat much now, especially since during those days of the month, women usually have less of an appetite. Taking a small soup bowl, Liu’s wife served less than half a bowl of rice for Lin Yue and put some dishes together, preparing to take it to her. Zhao Erhu frowned deeply at this and stopped Liu’s wife, adding more food to Lin Yue’s bowl himself.

"She’s not well, and eating so little won’t be enough to keep her full. She needs to eat more to regain her strength." Zhao Erhu directed these words at Liu’s wife, but obviously, he wanted her to act as a go-between, relaying his words to Lin Yue. Zhao Erhu hadn’t forgotten that his little wife was still menstruating. He couldn’t take her health lightly.

Zhao Erhu wanted to ask Liu’s wife to simmer a soup for Lin Yue but, considering his wife’s picky taste, he decided against it. Only Niuniu was that thoughtful; simmering a soup required many particular details. Back when Lin Yue prepared soup for the Han Family, Zhao Erhu learned a few tricks to save her the trouble, and he made pretty good-tasting soup. Therefore, he planned to make it himself rather than risk Liu’s wife preparing something that wouldn’t suit his wife’s taste. He just had to make sure his wife didn’t find out it was him who made it.

When Liu’s wife brought the soup to the room that afternoon, she saw that the dishes had barely been touched. Lin Yue probably hadn’t eaten at all. Liu’s wife set aside the cold dishes to clean up later, planning to warm them up for dinner since no one would mind.

It was only at her brother-in-law’s house that every meal was cared for and everyone ate white rice with meat almost every time. If these meals were at the Zhao Family’s old residence, only the Wei Family and their father would have the privilege to eat such food. It was good enough for the others to have watery porridge. Ever since the family had been eating at Erhu’s place, they all looked healthier, and the children grew a lot.

"Sister, I brewed some chicken soup for you. Try to eat a little. We can’t neglect ourselves during our period—it’s different from other times," Liu’s wife said, handing Lin Yue a bowl of soup.

Lin Yue took a sip and immediately spotted the distinct taste. She could tell who made it,

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