CH 41

Even though what she said was true, Luo Xinyue had done something wrong and dared not look at Zhou Qing.

“Luo Xinyue, do you really think that what you have done will not be discovered? There were so many Jin Yi Guards in front of the mountain gate, and County Princess Zhaowei was there at that time. As long as they are willing to testify, your lie will be futile.”

The woman’s words were like the sharpest knife, stabbing at Luo Xinyue’s heart and leaving her terrified. Her previous complacency had long since turned into ashes and was nowhere to be found.

Seeing her daughter’s face change from blue to white, Mother Luo had a vague guess. Since Zhou Qing had returned safely, and her grandson had not been harmed, why pursue it further?

She let out a sigh of relief and was ready to act as a mediator, persuading her with a kind face, “Qingniang, Xinyue is your sister-in-law after all. She is young and ignorant. It is not unusual for her to make mistakes. You, as the eldest, do not need to bother her with such trivial matters.”

“Trivial matters?”

Zhou Qing frowned, her beautiful face full of sarcasm, “Your daughter-in-law almost lost her life in Puji Temple. If not for the timely arrival of the Jin Yi Guards, I am afraid I would not have returned alive today. Mother-in-law is so protective of Luo Xinyue, aren’t you being too heartless?”

In Mother Luo’s heart, the most important people to her were her children and unborn grandson. As for Zhou Qing, it was not too much to say that she was dispensable. Her skin was incredibly exquisite. She was no different from an alluring fox. Her child’s body was weaker than others, in case of damage to the root, it would be a lifelong event.

Mother Luo thought so in her heart, but she did not express her sentiment. Forcing a smile, she said, “What is Qingniang saying? You are my family’s daughter-in-law. Like Xinyue, I also see you as my daughter. Right now, I am being protective of her because you are not hurt. If the child has done something wrong, just teach her properly. Why do you have to make a fuss?”

Zhou Qing knew very well what kind of virtue Mother Luo had, her mood not fluctuating in the slightest.

She went back to the side room and packed up all the clothes and jewelry she had brought from the Herbal Store; not even a bit of herb was left.

Mother Luo was standing outside as she watched the woman’s actions. Her face turned blue with anger. Not mentioning how displeased she was, she quietly cursed Zhou Qing for not knowing the rules. Why didn’t she die? She must be a demon, just like the toad lying on her feet. That did not bite people.

After an hour, Luo Yu entered the house. When he saw his mother and sister standing in the courtyard, he unconsciously frowned and asked, “What happened?”

Luo Xinyue was a little afraid of her older brother, so she mumbled, “Today, I followed my sister-in-law to Puji Temple. I never thought that mountain bandits would come. I took the opportunity to escape. Sister-in-law was saved by the Jin Yi Guards. However, she is blaming me…”

Remembering that Qing’er was still pregnant, Luo Yu felt his heart tighten and quickly rushed into the side room.

Seeing the baggage placed on the table, his complexion drastically changed, and he sternly questioned, “Luo Xinyue didn’t do it on purpose. Why do you keep pestering her about it? Could it be you want her to be captured by the mountain bandits?”

Once the words were out, Luo Yu regretted it. He did not want to get angry with Qing’er. However, seeing his wife trying to leave, he panicked. He felt he was about to lose the woman he loved the most, so he lost his temper.

Having been married for two lifetimes, no one understood Luo Yu better than Zhou Qing.

Her red lips pursed tightly. She did not intend to argue. She only looked at him with disappointed eyes and spoke in a trembling voice.

“In Ah Yu’s heart, I am this kind of evil person who has no distinction between right and wrong. One with a vicious heart who is not even sparing my sister-in-law… Good! Very good! If that’s the case, why are you still blocking my way? I’ll go back. Whether you want us to divorce or not, I will not say anything!”

“You only have to ask around to find out the truth. Luo Yu, you have greatly disappointed me!”

When the slender figure completely disappeared from his sight, the man’s heart seemed to be pressed with a boulder. His face became more and more ugly. He wanted to keep his wife but did not know what to say.

At this moment, the mother and daughter of the Luo family were still in the courtyard. The two did not expect Zhou Qing to leave.

In Mother Luo’s eyes, a married daughter was like spilled water. Since Zhou Qing has become part of the Luo family, she should serve her husband and his family properly. Just experiencing a bit of grievance, she would clamor to go back to her birth family. This kind of petty woman, if not for the Zhou family’s background, how could she deserve her son?

Zhou Qing did not care what the Luo family thought. After she left the Luo family, she felt reinvigorated. The surrounding air seemed to have become fresh.

With happiness reflecting in her watery eyes, she walked quickly towards the Herbal Store. As soon as she entered, Mother Xi and Father Zhou were surprised to see their daughter.

As they welcomed her into the house, Mother Xi asked, “Didn’t you just return to the Luo family? Why did you come back today?”