Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 427: Admitting Mistakes

Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Admitting Mistakes

"Spare your life?" Nanzhi tilted her head subtly, the corner of her lips curling into a shallow arc.

Since her marriage, Nanzhi, who was always beautiful, had grown even more radiant. Although her pregnancy had weakened her a bit, the past few days of rest had put some color back into her face.

Just one look at her was enough to leave one entranced.

Seeing her, Hen Xiang felt a surge of jealousy overwhelming her.

She was filled with regret.

If she hadn’t followed Qian Er, she might still be that carefree girl she once was.

Even if her status was a bit lower, they were still under the protection of the city lord’s wife.

Even when she reached marriageable age, she would be more desirable than ordinary maidens.

She heard these things whilst selling vegetables in the market.

It was then that she learned how many people in Yan City wanted to work at the Sanweiju Inn and the Cold Beverage Shop.

Even many slaves bought by wealthy families couldn’t get a single tael of silver in their lifetime, while she ignored the enviable job in front of her and insisted on leaving.

As she looked at the elegant and luxurious woman in front of her, Hen Xiang clenched her fists, a hint of gloomy resentment hiding in her eyes.

What if, what if she had held herself back that one time?

Clearly, clearly she was the city lord’s wife. If she didn’t want to let herself go, how could Qian Er succeed?

When a person is determined to deceive themselves, they subconsciously blame others for all their wrongs.

She seemed to have forgotten, forgotten that she used to insist she didn’t want to be a lowly servant anymore, didn’t want to be a servant there.

It was her who secretly accepted Qian Er’s affections and casually gave herself to him.

It was her who plotted with Qian Er to draw attention with a bout of violence, and then took the opportunity to force her to let her go.

"What is your relationship with me? Why should I spare your life?"

Nanzhi laughed casually, finding Hen Xiang’s words amusing.

She thought she could change the status quo of this place, but when she found it futile, she gave everything she could to these so-called "servants."

But what was the result?

The result was Hen Xiang’s ingratitude, and her vehement refusal to be a servant.

Only then did she understand.

She couldn’t change this world.

When she was poor, she had to find food for her three-year-old Zhiyu. In times of disaster, she had to struggle to survive with her family.

But when she became the "rich and powerful" person, human lives seemed as insignificant as a piece of straw.

Sometimes reality is just that simple.

"Madam..." Hen Xiang hesitated, a look of embarrassment flashing across her face.

"You slander me behind my back, but to my face you beg for mercy. Hen Xiang, who do you think you are?"

Nanzhi spoke without any courtesy.

After all, when she was kind to Hen Xiang, she was insatiable. Now that their roles were clear, why should she spare any courtesy?

"Madam, we know our wrongs. Please show mercy and forgive us."

Hen Xiang knew that Nanzhi wouldn’t consider their previous master-servant relationship, so she simply knelt down with Qian Er.

She didn’t believe, didn’t believe Nanzhi would really kill the two of them in front of their servants.

Moreover...

She didn’t believe Nanzhi would disregard the child in her stomach and commit such a sin.

"Madam, if you still feel wronged in your heart, you can beat or scold us, we only beg... only beg you not to take our lives."

Hen Xiang spoke eloquently, hoping to touch the hearts of the servants around her.

After all, if the mistress was so cruel during her pregnancy, it would surely stir feelings of disloyalty.

Yet unexpectedly, the servants were unperturbed, each simply holding their sticks and staring at them intently.

"No matter how much you say, what’s the use? Hen Xiang, today I am the city lord’s wife, and you are a mere slave girl. If I wish to kill you, it would be as unremarkable as crushing an ant.

Back then, you and Qian Er were determined to be a loving couple, so I let you have your way. Having achieved your goal, why have you fallen back into my hands?"

Nanzhi countered Hen Xiang’s words, laughing coldly at the two kneeling on the floor.

Did she think Nanzhi was made of tofu and had no temper at all?

The first time, she pitied Hen Xiang and only held Qian Er accountable without blaming her.

Strangely, Hen Xiang was a clever girl who unfortunately committed acts that left herself no way out.

Nanzhi had also investigated the matter with Qian Er’s family.

Hen Xiang was not as innocent as she seemed.

Qian Er’s father had been kicked out of the house the previous month. The one who initiated it was Qian Er, but the real mastermind was Hen Xiang.

The reason was not even plausible, but Qian Er himself was a very selfish man.

When Hen Xiang told him that they couldn’t save any money with his father around and they even had to eat gruel to support his father, Qian Er kicked his father out of the house just so he could eat a few more bites of meat.

Now in October, Yan City was blowing cold winds all day. Qian Er’s father was seen begging for food outside a food shop half a month ago, and no one had seen him since.

Qian Er did not inquire about him even once.

Even the time when Qian Er injured his foot, that was instigated by Hen Xiang.

She was clever and resourceful, but unfortunately did not use her talents for good deeds.

Worried that Nanzhi would get too angry and affect her health, Ma Po quickly patted her on the back.

Nanzhi steadied herself and gave Ma Po a grateful smile.

Thinking about what she had found out and compared to Hen Xiang’s past actions, her mood was somewhat agitated.

After all, Hen Xiang had already met her punishment, whether her life was good or bad was no longer her concern.

She saw a hint of jealousy in Hen Xiang’s eyes, and then she slowly spoke again.

"I don’t understand what you hate about me, Hen Xiang. Back in the courtyard, I provided for you, taught you crafts, and even hired a female teacher to teach you to read and write.

You think you’re a slave, but I’ve said that as long as you work hard, you can buy your freedom with ten taels of silver.

So what did you do?

The monthly salary I gave you never lacked a single tael of silver, and this wasn’t including other bonuses.

Even if you had to spend some, couldn’t you have saved up within a year?

You wanted freedom, but you thought a bad play with Qian Er could fool me?

Now that we’ve lost our master-servant relationship, just live your life well. There’s no need to come to me."

Once she saw it clearly, Nanzhi no longer felt the same anger in her heart.

After all, it was just a matter of an insignificant person.

Hearing her words, Hen Xiang simply bit her lower lip.

Her words had torn apart her self-deception.

She regretted her actions long ago.

But now she was still a slave, married to Qian Er, how could she ever have a chance to rise again?

"Madam, I implore you to save me this once, based on the past master-servant relationship."

Hen Xiang had come to her senses. Looking at her rough palms, she firmly knocked her head on the ground.

Only when she saw a dark mark left on the bluestone slab did she stop.

She didn’t want, nor was willing to spend the rest of her life with Qian Er!

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