The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man

“What nonsense are you all talking about!” Xiao Yuchuan said solemnly, “It’s only me who is not worthy of my wife, how can she be unworthy of me?” He coldly scanned the villagers, “Remember, in this life, I only want one woman, my wife, and I will never have a change of heart!” He stared at Liu Xianglian’s face, “Liu family girl, regardless of whether or not you have feelings for me, give up!”

“Brother Chuan, I…” Liu Xianglian tightly held the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, her face weak and pitiful.

Ding Er began to care for her, “Chuan, it’s your good fortune that Liu family girl fancies you, and you still don’t cherish it…”

“If you want to cherish her, go do it yourself.”

“I’d like to, but only if the Liu family girl has eyes for me.” Ding Er pointed at Liu Xianglian, “Look at the way she gazes at you, full of admiration.”

Xiao Yuchuan was not moved by her weak appearance. Instead, he became impatient, “Liu Xianglian, I am a married man, and you are an unmarried girl. Have some shame! If you want to degrade yourself, find someone else and don’t cause my wife to misunderstand me.”

Then, he turned to Su Qingyue and showed a pleasing smile, “Wife, you must believe me, my heart is absolutely devoted to you and you alone…”

“Oh my, Liu Xianglian really is shameless, blatantly seducing a married man, truly despicable…” As one village woman spoke, many people agreed.

Liu Xianglian’s face turned red and she ran away with tears in her eyes and her hand covering her mouth.

“What’s wrong with liking someone? Is Liu Xianglian worse than Su Qingyue, a woman who steals other people’s husbands?” Xiao Ailiu, hiding behind Xiao Yishan, couldn’t help but say, “Chuan, second brother, and fourth brother, if you have any dignity left, you should catch Su Qingyue today and soak her in a pig cage…”

“Xiao Ailiu, you!” Chuan was furious, the villagers’ words nearly drowned Su Qingyue alive, “Yes, corrupting the village’s atmosphere, such women should be soaked in a pig cage!”

Xiao Ailiu took the lead in shouting, “Capture Su Qingyue and soak her in a pig cage!”

“Capture her…”

“Take her away…”

“You are all too lawless and godless…” Wang Cuihua spoke up indignantly, “Soaking in a pig cage can kill someone; are you not afraid of heavenly retribution for wronging Qingyue?”

Aunt Zhang also chimed in, “Qingyue is not that kind of person…”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Xiao Yuchuan was furious, pushing away the crowd, “My wife would never steal someone’s husband! This is a matter for the Xiao family, all of you get lost!”

Xiao Yishan also sternly stated, “Everyone get out, Xiao family business is none of your concern!”

“I believe my wife is not that kind of person, all of you are falsely accusing her!” Xiao Qinghe’s eyes also turned red with anger.

Seeing this, Su Qingyue truly felt the horror of the damage to one’s reputation and public opinion in ancient times, “A bunch of ignorant fools!” Apart from her own three men, Cuihua, and Aunt Zhang, not one sensible person could be found in the crowd.

Her voice was clear and melodious, like a songbird emerging from a valley. Her sweet voice was very audible amidst the clamorous debate.

“What are you saying!” Aunt Qi scolded, “You already have three men and still dare to curse others?”

“If they’re not stupid, why would they so easily believe your words, Aunt Qi, and take them as the truth after a few spits of saliva?” Su Qingyue coldly glanced at the people present, “I’m too lazy to explain to you, regardless of what I say about my relationship with Li Gui, even if I talk till my throat is sore, I would still be drowned by your saliva. See for yourself!”