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GNU Ch 111 Part 3 – Dealing With the Matter (III)

Without a slight delay, Li Chengjing immediately responded: “Since it is second sister’s family affairs, of course you have the final say. You can do it as you see fit. Your decision is my decision.”

Li Chengjing called himself ‘Gu’ when facing Huo Changyuan and Huo Xue-shi, but used ‘you and I’ with Cheng Yujin and even called Cheng Yumo ‘second sister.’ His attitude was firm and clear.

Huo Xue-shi suddenly sighed helplessly. When she departed for the palace, she still thought that she might be able to get a bit of help from the Crown Prince by relying on her kinship with little Xue-shi. Now that she thought about it again, it was simply a fool’s dream. Huo Xue-shi was Huo Xue-shi, and little Xue-shi was little Xue-shi. Although little Xue-shi was half Li Chengjing’s adoptive mother during the years he spent living among the common folks, she and Huo Xue-shi were no more than distant clan cousins. How could this kind of far-fetched relationship be compared to his own wife and sister-in-law?

Huo Xue-shi never thought of this consequence before. She just wanted to keep someone to take care of her son at home; how could it result in such big trouble? In particular, Huo Xue-shi also recalled her attitude when she learned that Cheng Yuanjing was taken back to the capital by little Xue-shi from the place of Xue family exile. At that time, Huo Xue-shi told her son to take care of Cheng Yuanjing a bit on account of their kinship with little Xue-shi. Now, when Huo Xue-shi thought of her tone and condescending attitude at that time, she was almost ashamed to death.

Who did they think they were? Cheng Yuanjing was the Crown Prince; did he still need their support?

Now the karma seemed to be biting back all at once. The Crown Prince completely handed over the power to handle the matter to Cheng Yujin. Huo Xue-shi suddenly felt numb. There was too much old and new hatred between her and Cheng Yujin.

Cheng Yujin calmly said, “This matter is supposed to be the family affair of Jingyong Marquis Manor, and it stands for the reason that this palace should not interfere. But since you people come to Ciqing Palace to ask for justice, it is inevitable for this palace to say a few words. Marquis Jingyong.”

Huo Chang Yuan suddenly heard his name from Cheng Yujin’s mouth and was stunned for a moment before answering, “This subject is here.”

“Second sister accidentally miscarried. Was it because she was pushed by you?”

Hearing such words from Cheng Yujin, Huo Chang Yuan felt extremely embarrassed. He clenched his fists tightly and finally responded with difficulty: “Yes.”

“This palace heard that Old Madam Huo wants to welcome a concubine. Is it for you?”

Li Chengjing raised his eyebrow slightly when he heard this. He thought it was just an ordinary quarrel, but there were actually so many twists and turns?

As a man, Huo Changyuan pushed his wife and caused her to miscarry. Not long after his wife miscarried, his mother still thought about giving him a concubine…As a fellow man, Li Chengjing was made totally speechless by this farce. No wonder Ruan-shi brought Cheng Yumo to complain to Cheng Yujin directly. Everything was caused by Huo Changyuan.

Huo Changyuan closed his eyes and said bitterly, “Yes.”

“That’s it.” Cheng Yujin raised her hand and pulled down her long sleeve, “Old Madam Huo is your mother, Su-shi is your maternal cousin, second sister is your wife, and the fetus that died unfortunately is your child. Everything is caused by you. As long you took some actions, second sister and Old Madam Huo wouldn’t misunderstand each other so deeply, and second sister’s unborn child would not die so tragically. Second sister has just miscarried, and she is still too weak even to stand straight, yet you still want to take a concubine. With this kind of behavior, where do you place loyalty, righteousness, benevolence, and filial piety that any human should have, and where do you place the court’s law as the court official?”

When Cheng Yujin scolded people, she always took the high moral ground. Huo Changyuan remembered that he had also been scolded by Cheng Yujin before. At that time, the girl accused him of being unjust, untrustworthy, shameful, and unfilial before tearing off their marriage contract in front of him. Unexpectedly, in this lifetime, he still had the opportunity to listen to the scolding for the second time.

Cheng Yujin’s voice was loud, and everyone was taken aback by her momentum. The whole hall fell into a heavy silence. After Cheng Yujin finished her scolding, she added a summary out of a habit: “Your behavior can be categorized as pampering concubine and destroying wife. Someone like you who cannot distinguish right from wrong, let your family fall into chaos, and blatantly ignore the court’s law…how can the imperial court dare to use your service? How can His Majesty and His Highness dare to entrust you with the important task of protecting the country and the people?”

Li Chengjing turned away slightly, holding back the smile that almost broke on his face. He remembered his first meeting with Cheng Yujin was when she and Huo Changyuan were breaking off their engagement. At that time, Cheng Yujin slapped Huo Changyuan with all her strength and was very regretful after finding out that she left no scars on his face. The first requirement to becoming the official in this dynasty was a flawless appearance with no defects, and people with visible scars or disabilities were disqualified. The second requirement was good character.

It could be seen that Cheng Yujin was truly determined to ruin Huo Changyuan’s career. After finding it out, the inexplicable sourness in Li Chengjing’s heart immediately dissipated. Li Chengjing was a man, so he naturally could tell the difference whether a woman truly hated someone or just pretended to be harsh. Regardless of Huo Changyuan’s feelings for her, Cheng Yujin genuinely wanted to crush him into dust.

 

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Translator’s note:

Wife: I despise my ex-fiance and his family, but as a good crown princess, I won’t mix private grievance with politics or abuse my power. But now this stupid man has come by himself. Why, of course I will use this chance to stomp him to death!

Husband: I am jealous of my wife’s suitors and want to crush them to death. But as a good crown prince, I won’t abuse my power to avenge private grievance. But now my wife’s stupid ex-fiance has come to deliver his head and my wife seems to be determined to stomp him to death. Of course I, as a good husband, must support her 100%!

I wonder if this is what people meant by ‘match made in heaven’ 🤣🤣🤣


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F_J
F_J
3 years ago

Lolol these two are playing the same song, just at different chords pft
Many thanks

Sui Rei
Sui Rei
3 years ago

Stomp, stomp, and stomp some more, just for good measure!

Thank you for the chapter!

Rachel Kim
Rachel Kim
3 years ago

Thank you for updating!!!!

Mar Mod
Mar Mod
3 years ago

🤣🤣🤣 Yujin face slapping is always right at the center of the target, where it hurts the most.

Thanks for the chapter ♥️

ParanoidKitten
ParanoidKitten
3 years ago

Please remember reading this chapter while listening to “Italobrothers – stamp on the ground (nightcore version)” and don’t forget to… stamp stamp stamp and jump jump jump!

You go girl! Yujin I love you!

As for Huo Xue-shi.. what are you regretting now? In fact, the person responsible for the whole tragedy is none other than you. Since YOU raised your son into such a failure. And YOU are the one who wants to stuff a concubine into your son’s bed, despite hating… wait a second o_O
Since Huo Xue-shi hates it so much when her baby-son is being surrounded by women who distract his attention from her, what’s the use of stuffing a concubine into his bed?

Anonymous
Anonymous
1 year ago
Reply to  ParanoidKitten

A wife is a respected member of the family that Huo Xue shi controls with effort. A concubine is a “toy” that can be controlled more easily.

Besides, the wife & concubine will fight each other, making it even easier for Mother to be the “voice of reason”, looking even better.

Remember how the MC “sent” her adoptive parents to make a fuss in front of grandpa, then she kindly & calmly sent pastries? Similar concept.

Paranoid Kitten
Paranoid Kitten
1 year ago
Reply to  Anonymous

sounds reasonable in general, but not if the mother-in-law is her. She literally hates it when her son’s attention is being snatched by others, be it his wife or concubine.
Though I understand she also wants to have grandchildren, thus deciding on giving him a concubine who’s related to herself to better control her.
But I bet if this worked out and that girl really got pregnant etc, Huo Xue shi would definitely try to get rid of the girl the moment the child is born, while preventing the couple from interacting as soon as she got pregnant, because she can’t bear it if the precious son neglects his mother.

trippuchi
trippuchi
3 years ago

This is truly a 360 degree calculation what the heck. Not only will the Huo family not live happily, but neither will CYM if her husband gets kicked out of court since she wants the prestige and all too

Thanks for the chapter!

sleepyprawn
3 years ago

They are a ‘match made in hell’ for their opponents!

J
J
3 years ago

This is what I read this novel for! Cheng Yujin’s sharp tongue and her way with words! I love that she summarised at the end too hahaha

Anyway, she’s completely right, and got to the heart of the matter immediately. It is completely Huo Changyuan’s fault and I’m glad someone is telling it to his face. Also, this is one of the rare novels where they rightfully put the blame on the man, instead of blaming mainly his mother.

Thanks for translating!

Ave
Ave
3 years ago

This was so satisfying.

Thanks for the update!

Anonymous
Anonymous
3 years ago

Love it

Sweetlilac
Sweetlilac
3 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

I hope what the MC said will open the eyes of Huo Changyuan and Old madam Hou. The 2 are unreasonable.

Kobold
2 years ago
Reply to  Sweetlilac

Yes.. Huo Changyuan is a scumbag. He really deserves it. He drove his wife and his son to death in the past and now he killed his baby. He destroyed the elder and younger sister with his indecisiveness, unrighteousness and disloyalty. He is a good for nothing mama boy, who can’t see right from wrong and unreliable. The scolding is really fitting.

puerileworries
3 years ago

Nice! Bastard Huo Changyuan actually got the blame he deserved.

akinohikari
2 years ago

(◡‿◡✿)
(ʘ‿ʘ✿) “What did you do to my sister?”
(ʘ‿ʘ)/✿ “Hold my flower”
✿\(。-_-。) “Kick his ass, baby. I got yo flower”

drenlith
drenlith
2 years ago

A Karen’s thought is hard to fathom. *Sigh*

debbie
debbie
1 year ago

Yujin’s speech is SO SO satisfying. I will literally challenge anyone who maligns this female protagonist to hand to hand combat. she is the woman of my dreams, and the queen I BEND THE KNEE TO

I keep thinking about how fortunate yumo actually could’ve been. I have an older sister who is more capable than me and I constantly take advantage, I can live happy and spoiled and bask in her efforts and brilliance. no labour just fruits. that could’ve been Yumo, or me if I were reborn as Yumo LOL

Midori
Midori
9 months ago

I don’t get it at all… in the previous life Huo Changyuan and his mom treated Cheng Yumo so well… why in this life is different? It doesn’t make sense for me… but instead of being reprimanded, I wish I could see Huo Changyuan‘s broken heart and regretted face for not marrying our heroine…

ParanoidKitten
ParanoidKitten
9 months ago
Reply to  Midori

Not quite. Yumo herself said that her past married life was better only compared to her current life, but it wasn’t as good as she wanted. That cousin also appeared in her past life and nearly replaced her as the marchioness.

In the past life, Yujin married Huo Changyuan and became the marchioness. Since she knew Huo Xue Shi hated when other women got close to her son, Yujin deliberately distanced herself from him, thereby easing the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, plus her talent in managing the household which allowed Huo Xue Shi to relax without needing to care about anything.
Then Yujin got pregnant and Yumo inserted herself between the husband and wife. Huo Xue Shi liked that, because Yujin was the bigger threat to her and she also saw that Yumo is way easier to subdue.
Then Yujin gave birth and Huo Xue Shi took the grandson while letting Yujin bleed to death without a care, as the heir had now been born.
Huo Changyuan and Yumo then got married and had many ups and downs, partly caused by the cousin, partly by Huo Xue Shi. But since Yumo in her past life was the heroine, everything went well, she gave birth to a son and they lived a happy life together until Yumo died from illness.

Now in this life the situation is completely different:
Yumo caused the engagement between Yujin and Huo Changyuan to be broken.
Huo Xue Shi was already very unhappy with Yujin and her scolding, but her son suddenly demanded to marry Yumo, the younger sister of his former fiance, which upset his mother to no end.
This means, the perfect Yujin was no longer a threat to Huo Xue Shi, but instead Yumo became her new target because her baby-son made such a fuss, making her loose face because of the sickly and delicate Yumo.
The grandmother and Ruan Shi both asked Yumo if she really insisted on the marriage, because both understood that Huo Xue Shi would direct all her anger onto Yumo.
Now Yumo became the marchioness and never having learned housekeeping and basically being raised as a “concubine”, she naturally couldn’t get any goodwil from her mother-in-law.
The love between this couple is also questionable to say the least. The husband is away all day and doesn’t know how his mother is treating his wife, he only returns at night and has to deal with an angry mother and a crying wife, so him getting impatient is normal, especially with the direct contrast to Yujin. He never goes against his mother, so in any conflict he’s on his mother’s side, making Yumo the villain.
Now with the whole miscarriage incident, there’s a rift between the couple, he’s upset that Yumo doesn’t get along with his mother, the cousin is trying to marry him, and Yumo is disappointed that her fairy tale married life is turning into a tragedy.

Oluwaseun
Oluwaseun
3 months ago

Love your note at the end 😂

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