Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 432_1

Chapter 432: Chapter 432_1

Shen Wenchen’s affirmation made Miss Zeng puzzled.

The Lord of the City and Shen Yuntian, having played together since they were kids, naturally took his side.

"Lord, feel free to say whatever you want to say, anyway, he’s not here," Miss Zeng muttered grudgingly, no longer caring about Shen Wenchen’s status or position.

Shen Wenchen paused, then looked at her with amusement.

Jingzhi’s wife turned out to be a brave one, daring enough to talk to him in this way.

Fearing she had been too audacious, Miss Zeng ducked behind Nanzhi.

As long as Sister Lin is here, the Lord should not get too angry, right...?

Shen Wenchen didn’t take her words to heart, wrapping his arms around Nanzhi, warming her hands.

As dusk fell, Nanzhi asked the servants to light a bonfire in the yard and hang lanterns around it.

The warm light pierced the darkness, casting a soft glow on everyone in the courtyard.

Looking at the people in her world, Nanzhi smiled, dispelling the heavy cloud in her heart.

She was no longer alone.

Everyone was familiar with each other; they chatted freely over wine and food. Nanzhi’s appetite had improved greatly compared to before. Ma Po wanted to look after her, but Nanzhi insisted that she sit and eat.

Shen Wenchen carefully observed what she wanted to eat and always managed to put it in her bowl just as she reached for it.

Seeing the loving interaction between their daughter and son-in-law, Lin’s parents were naturally pleased.

Now, their children each had their own families and they all led great lives. The parents felt truly happy.

They were now over fifty years old, at an age when their lives were running out, yet they had led a fulfilling life.

Lin’s father was rather emotional. Glancing at his old wife, he laughed and watched their children, a sour hint tingling the tip of his nose.

His wife had suffered a lot since marrying him over twenty years ago.

Back then, the family was not fair; they clearly favored his wife. She had also suffered a lot because of him.

Even after they had separated as a couple, she had still been washing clothes and cooking at home just a few days before giving birth.

She had hardly rested a day after giving birth to their oldest child.

When their eldest child was a bit older, the second child arrived promptly.

Although better times soon followed, every time he saw his wife’s hands, guilt filled his heart.

However, everyone in the village said that was normal. Every woman went through the same.

Many years later, at their current age and in their current place, he began to see things clearly.

His wife was very good to their two daughters-in-law to the point that many people in the village ridiculed them.

Initially, he was somewhat dissatisfied, but he trusted his wife.

It was only once they were here that he truly understood.

Women can live really well on their own; they can run businesses and support themselves.

Their dutiful daughters-in-law were doing business with his wife. They managed to send their grandson to school, and they earned almost as much money every month as they did.

While Lin Xiaoquan was singing, the crowd showed their enthusiasm by applauding.

The young man’s voice was as bright and clear as the morning sun. Lin’s mother’s laugh was radiant, even as the rays from the bonfire made the wrinkles around her eyes more evident.

Lin’s father was a little taken aback.

"Old man, what are you looking at?" Lin’s mother was surprised to see her husband staring at her intently.

Could there be something on her face?

"Nothing. I just thought you looked beautiful," Lin’s father shook his head.

Lin’s mother was very beautiful. Even after years of farming, only her face showed signs of age.

Her eyes and eyebrows were still as they were in the beginning.

"How much have you drunk?" Lin’s mother rolled her eyes at him, not really caring.

Lin’s father didn’t argue. He looked at the woman who had accompanied him all his life and fell silent.

He still needed to make up for something.

Xu Chou and Uncle Ping sat together. They were around the same age, so they just toasted to the lively scene.

"Brother Xu, you have both skills and a recipe for brewing. Plus, you’ve amassed quite a bit of silver. Your life seems to be looking up," Uncle Ping said as he gulped down his drink, his face turning slightly red.

What he said was true, Xu Chou’s skills were impressive, especially in this city full of wealthy merchants.

Besides, he had the recipe for a thousand tael wine and received a share of the revenue from the restaurant’s wine sales every month. In just a few months, he had saved nearly a thousand taels.

"No way, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t know where I could’ve ended up," Xu Chou shook his head, pouring each of them another glass of wine.

He was a disabled person, and even if someone had bought him back then, it would only have cost a tael of silver, enough to buy his mother a thin-skinned coffin.

Before he was bought, many people had come to choose amongst us.

But no one was willing to believe him.

It was you who gave him a chance, as well as taught him to cook.

He didn’t plan on keeping the silver. It was enough for him to be able to serve you for the rest of his life.

As for that man.

Xu Chou had another drink.

Seeing him once was enough. In this life, Xu Chou only ever had one mother.

Wang Jingzhi watched his young wife chattering away happily and felt a sense of joy surge in his heart.

It was his good fortune in his three lives to meet such a girl.

Miss Zeng had just picked up a lamb chop when she saw her husband staring at her.

After looking left and right, she finally handed over the lamb chop in her hand.

"Husband, do you want this?"

Wang Jingzhi was a bit helpless, reaching out to accept it.

Watching her continue to chat and laugh with Ling Long beside her, he finished off the lamb chop in his hand.

His wife was the best girl in the world.

A few children were chasing each other around after their meal, having a great time.

Old Liao and Wang Sheng were discussing all sorts of matters, eventually landing on how good Nanzhi was to them.

At last, they expressed a wish to pledge their lives to follow Nanzhi.

It wasn’t until the moon was at its zenith that the guests were escorted by the servants to their pre-prepared rooms.

Looking at the empty plates returned by the servants, Ms. Zhao finally sighed in relief.

She should be safe now.

Shen Zhiyu was tired from playing. The servants took the children to wash up and made beds in his room. At his request, his three brothers were allowed to sleep with him.

With his warm and big hand gently stroking Nanzhi’s belly, Shen Wenchen’s eyes filled with indulgence.

"Nannan, did you have fun today?"

He understood Nanzhi’s fears.

She was an outsider in this world. Even though she was living as Lin Nanzhi, the child in her belly wasn’t supposed to exist.

With the old man now missing and Xiaohe leaving no trace, Nannan could only stay at home, cautiously evading the Heavenly Path that could show up at any time.

"I had fun," Nanzhi nestled in Shen Wenchen’s arms, feeling his warmth.

If only life could continue like this forever, that would be great.

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