The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 607 - 618: Brought It Upon Oneself

Chapter 607: Chapter 618: Brought It Upon Oneself

Indeed, the whole of Beijing knows about their divorce. There hasn’t been a precedent of divorce among the prestigious families in Beijing, and theirs is the first case, naturally attracting a lot of attention.

"Is there really no hope left?" He couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Youyou remained silent; she considered herself a professional doctor, and she’d rather not engage in deceiving others if she could avoid it.

Entering from behind, Xie Qinyun hurriedly said, "Second Brother, I heard from the servants that Second Sister-in-law fell into the water first, followed by Du Concubine. Everyone knows that you dote on Du Concubine, and compared to Second Sister-in-law, her life is deemed more valuable. Therefore, everyone rushed to rescue Du Concubine, and that’s how Second Sister-in-law missed the critical moment to be saved."

Jie Second Young Master clenched his fists, his voice heavy, "Then how did they end up in the water?"

"That..." Xie Qinyun smiled and said, "I’m afraid my account of the event might differ from what Du Concubine says. To be fair, I think it’s best to wait for Father to return, and then I can tell the story together with Du Concubine. Oh, right, and Cuiya too; today’s incident is very peculiar indeed."

Jie Second Young Master was taken aback, his voice stern, "What do you mean? Are you suggesting that..."

Xie Qinyun quickly interrupted him, "Hey, hey, I didn’t say anything, Second Brother. Let’s just see what Du Concubine has to say. After all, you believe whatever she says. Now that Second Sister-in-law is not going to survive, it doesn’t matter; she won’t be able to confront you anyway. Whatever you guys say will be considered the truth."

"Qinyun, how can you speak like this?" Jie Second Young Master was somewhat annoyed.

Xie Qinyun said, "Isn’t this just the drama I’ve been watching since I was little? Am I wrong? Don’t you believe what Du Concubine says anymore?"

"I only believe the facts!"

"Hehe..." Xie Qinyun snickered scornfully, suddenly finding her second brother both infuriating and pitiable. "Fine, you only believe the ’facts’."

Supporting justice over family, he truly was a blind and heartless man. Du Xintong certainly made a mistake by following him.

Jie the Senior has returned.

The family’s troubles had persisted for years, but it had become quieter since Miss Du moved to the side courtyard two years ago, so he hadn’t said much about it.

This was the first time in two years that he had stepped into this particular courtyard.

The most desolate courtyard in the residence, could it really be so dilapidated? Alternatively, to his genuine surprise, was there indeed such a ruined place within the Jie Residence?

"Xintong really lives here?" He almost blurted out, can people even live in this place?

The old servant replied, "Indeed, the Second Young Mistress does live here for its tranquility."

Tranquility? It seems like even the rarely inhabited Du Residence would be better than this place.

"No wonder Xintong wants a divorce from Second Master; he actually pushed her to this point."

He couldn’t help thinking that perhaps he was wrong to forcefully keep them together.

On entering the inner courtyard and stepping into the only habitable room, he saw, as before, Du Concubine weeping softly in the outer chamber with a white cloth tied around her head, soaked with quite a bit of fresh blood.

Jie the Senior paused, his face showing undisguised disgust.

"What play are you performing now?"

Du Concubine lifted her head, her face showing fear.

She had always been afraid of Jie the Senior. "I... I hurt myself on my own."

She understood Jie Second Young Master as well as Jie the Senior; he despised her, and if she claimed that she was so distressed by Xie Qinyun’s words that she had hit herself, it would only make Jie the Senior loathe her even more.

Just then, she suddenly came to a realization.

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