Ugly girl only wants to farm

Chapter 318 The Calm Lake (58)

Meng Jiuhe blinked frantically to the side, but the scholar didn't see him and kept talking to him.

It wasn't until the scholar saw Meng Jiu's ashen face that he realized what was happening and quickly covered his mouth, offering a somewhat evasive explanation.

"I didn't say anything. Oh, what I meant was, how's the book I asked you to copy last time coming along?" The more he explained, the more nonsensical his explanation became, and the more flaws he revealed.

Xu Chaoyan looked at Meng Jiuhe with a half-smile.

"Don't you owe me an explanation for this? No wonder you didn't bring back any money those days. I thought you were doing something else, but it turns out you spent it all on this. I didn't expect you, Scholar Meng, to be so clever. But you haven't used it for anything worthwhile. Don't you think your actions are childish and shameful?"

After saying those words, Xu Chaoyan left.

Meng Jiu glared at the scholar, still feeling unsatisfied, and pointed at his nose: "You have no discernment at all. No wonder you failed the imperial examination three times. With your discernment, you'll probably never pass the exam in your entire life."

The scholar's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He grabbed an inkstone and was about to throw it at him when he realized what he was doing and quickly pulled it back—it cost money to buy.

He retorted to Meng Jiu, who had run away, "So what if you passed the county-level imperial examination? So what if you passed? You still spend all your time chasing after a woman. I've never seen such a spineless person. Humph! You're not even as good as me. At least I earn my own money and spend it myself."

After Xu Chaoyan returned to the courtyard, everyone busied themselves preparing dinner.

When Aunt Qi and Aunt Da saw her return, they quickly invited her to sit down, saying that they had worked hard these days and that the three of them, as elderly people, could take care of the cooking. They said that tonight they could just wait to eat the ready-made meal.

Zhang Yueniang, fearing that she might feel embarrassed, quickly pulled her down to sit.

"Don't spoil their fun. The two old ladies are having a great time, and my dad is helping out in the kitchen too. They've been so busy these days, it's rare for everyone to get together. By the way, should we call Shen Siheng over too?"

Xu Chaoyan nodded: "You can decide on this matter. I'll go back to my room to change my clothes and come back to help you in a bit."

No sooner had Xu Chaoyan left than Meng Jiu followed her. He managed to squeeze in before his wife could close the door. Luckily, he had long legs and ran fast enough.

Xu Chaoyan almost bumped into Meng Jiuhe's nose when she closed the door with a bit of force.

He saw the person following him from afar, and he didn't know how to interact with him right now, so he didn't really want to be with him.

Although this matter really had nothing to do with him, the thought that all those unpleasant things had come about because of him was still bothering him.

She grew increasingly agitated. If he could control himself and not provoke that widow's family, things wouldn't have turned out so embarrassing.

She was a bit of a germaphobe, and she was definitely unhappy when others coveted her things. She still vividly remembered the scene where Meng Jiuhe was drunk at the Zhang family's house, wearing only his undergarments.

After a moment of silence, Meng Jiuhe finally mustered his courage and spoke: "Wife, can we not get a divorce? From now on, I'll listen to whatever you say. I really didn't handle this matter well, and it caused you a lot of pain. I apologize to you for that. But can you please not leave me alone? We've been through so much together to get to where we are today. Are you really going to be so heartless as to abandon me?"

Xu Chaoyan paused for a moment as she rummaged through the closet for clothes; she couldn't quite figure out what she was thinking.

Her initial plan was to provide a good life for the Meng family. She planned to propose a divorce after he graduated from high school, as she was not suited to accompany him in his official career, managing the household, and handling interpersonal relationships.

Then she can travel freely and unrestrained across the beautiful landscapes, or find a secluded place with clear waters and lush mountains to live out the rest of her days in seclusion.

As she spent more time with Meng Jiu, she gradually got used to his company, even though he was a rather cold person.

He doesn't usually say anything sentimental. But he quietly cares for her and understands everything. This is something she has never experienced before.

Seeing her standing there motionless, Meng Jiuhe took a few deep breaths, then stepped forward, wrapped his arms around her waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Xu Chaoyan was caught off guard by his sudden intimate gesture. The two had not been this close for more than a month. Meng Jiuhe's warm breath brushed against her ear.

Then, a gentle voice flowed like a babbling brook, almost hypnotic. She forgot her earlier intention to break free and now felt a certain longing for the embrace. In her heart, she cursed, "Male beauty is a curse!"

“My wife, I was indeed reluctant to marry you at first. But as we spent more time together, I came to know how good you were, and slowly I fell in love with you until I couldn’t live without you. Beauty and ugliness are just physical appearances. What I care about is not that pretty, superficial appearance, but your hard work and kindness that deeply attracted me. If I were to spend the rest of my life without your companionship, my life would be without a ray of light. You were once a lamp that guided me on my path. Now that you are leaving, what’s the point of me studying and taking the imperial examinations? My wife, can we not divorce? I will strive to improve myself, pass the imperial examinations, and earn an official title for you so you can live a good life.”

These were the most affectionate and touching words Meng Jiuhe had ever spoken to her in all the time they had been together. Normally, even when they were deeply in love, Meng Jiuhe had never uttered a single word about liking or being fond of her.

At that moment, her heart felt like a string on a musical instrument, gently touched.

Then Meng Jiu tightened his grip on her waist: "Wife, I know you've suffered a lot following me. I promise I'll make sure you have a good life from now on. Now, our parents are missing. Can you please not abandon me and my little sister? A home without you is no home at all. I don't know if I can bear it after you leave."

After saying this, Meng Jiu released his arms from around her waist, turned to the side and pulled her into his embrace. Looking at his wife so close to him and her soft, flower-like lips, he unconsciously pursed his lips and swallowed. He moved closer to her involuntarily, and Xu Chaoyan seemed to be bewitched, letting his hands cup her face. Just as their noses touched and their lips were about to touch,

Suddenly, there was a knocking sound at the door.

Xu Chaoyan seemed to suddenly wake up and quickly pushed the man away. She thought to herself that male beauty really does lead people astray. This man actually used his good looks to seduce people. She had no backbone at all. Her old face flushed red.

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, are you done yet?"