Chapter 193: The Successor Wife – 15

Feng Qingyue’s mind was currently a chaotic mess of legal troubles and constant headaches. Mother Zhang was on the verge of a total breakdown, acting delirious every day and ranting that everything was Feng Qingyue’s fault. She claimed that if Feng Qingyue hadn’t been so narrow-minded as to refuse a concubine, none of these subsequent disasters would have happened.

However, the final straw that broke the camel’s back was the news regarding Father Zhang. He had been ordered to remain behind closed doors and reflect on his errors; he would only be reinstated to his official post once the entire case was fully resolved. Otherwise, he would have to wait indefinitely.

Upon hearing this news, Mother Zhang fainted on the spot.

Ever since Zhang Bojian had been advised to withdraw from his studies by his master, he had become gloomy and withdrawn. He no longer touched his books, spending every day staring blankly out the window. He looked as if he were lost in deep thought, yet also as if he were merely dazed, sitting motionless for the entire day.

Father Zhang felt he had no face left to meet the public. He locked himself in his study and refused to leave unless absolutely necessary.

The entire burden of the household fell onto Feng Qingyue’s shoulders. The rumors circulating outside were vile, and the unbearable insults left her wanting to weep, yet no tears would come.

It was her mother, Mother Feng, who eventually visited and offered a suggestion. “Go find your cousin. She is the Duchess now. Your family’s troubles could be resolved with just a single word from the Duke of Zhen.”

Feng Qingyue said reluctantly, “Ren Xin and I do not have a good relationship. You know that. If I show up at her door now, I’m just begging for her to humiliate me.”

Mother Feng spoke with frustration at her daughter’s lack of resolve. “Then what do you plan to do? Continue drifting along like this? Let me tell you, even if this storm passes, the Zhang family is ruined. It will be difficult for them to ever rise again in this lifetime. What will become of you?”

Feng Qingyue didn’t know either.

Mother Feng whispered, “Do you have any intention of seeking a divorce? If things really don’t work out, get a divorce and I’ll send you back to our hometown. After a few years, we can find a wealthy local family for you to remarry into…”

Feng Qingyue still refused to give up. She believed that since Zhang Bojian had reached such heights in his previous life, he must have the ability. The current predicament was only temporary; he would surely achieve fame and success in the future.

“Mother, do not speak of divorce again. I believe in Zhang Bojian. We are husband and wife; when difficulties arise, we must face them together. As long as our hearts are united, there is nothing we cannot solve.”

Mother Feng was so angry she simply flicked her sleeves and stormed out.

Feng Qingyue’s words happened to be overheard by Zhang Bojian. He was deeply moved. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

Feng Qingyue caught a glimpse of the figure standing not far away. Her maid nodded to her, and only then did Feng Qingyue affectedly wipe away a tear.

Afterward, the relationship between the two actually became more intimate than it had been during their honeymoon period.

Even when Mother Zhang said something unreasonable, Zhang Bojian would talk back to her. “In this whole affair, Qingyue is the most innocent party. It is all your fault, Mother. If you hadn’t forced a concubine on me, how could any of this have happened…”

These words caused Mother Zhang to faint once more. This was the son she held most dear to her heart, yet in the end, he didn’t side with her and even blamed her. He was truly an ungrateful wolf!

The Zhang family’s young daughter now acted like a frightened quail, afraid to show her face, afraid to speak, and certainly not daring to stir up any trouble.

After Book Spirit Number One finished recounting these events, Ren Xin sighed. “Say what you will, but Feng Qingyue’s methods are indeed stronger than the original host’s. If she had just kept her heart in the right place, she actually could have lived a very good life in her previous existence.”

Book Spirit Number One also sighed. “Wealth and status truly blind the eyes! Shen Shen, if it were you, how would you complete a magnificent reversal in this situation?”

Ren Xin said nonchalantly, “I wouldn’t do anything except hurry up and run away. A man like Zhang Bojian has no sense of duty or responsibility. Right now, it looks like he’s siding with Feng Qingyue, but that’s only because she is still useful to him. Once he can’t squeeze any more benefit out of her, Feng Qingyue will become the target of his resentment and blame…”

“Then what use is Feng Qingyue? Can she actually help Zhang Bojian with anything?”

“Me! Haven’t I married into a good family? I’m a backer, a source of a good life!”

That made sense