She Lost Memory Before the Divorce

Chapter 38: Chapter 0038 If It Weren’t for You Being the Other Woman Back Then

Huo Tingxiao was indeed cunning, for in the presence of outsiders, it was not appropriate to directly confront Huo Qitang, but he cleverly shifted the blame onto Sheng Xueqian, prompting her to overstep and draw the battle to Mu Lan.

Although he indeed wanted to see the little vixen beg him for mercy, he couldn’t stand others wanting to shame his Huo Family.

Mu Lan was bewildered, how could there be good news after such a short time?

She suddenly remembered that during their intimate moments they had not taken protective measures… She had taken emergency contraception afterwards, could it have been ineffective? Was she going to be successful on the first try?

Warmth spread from the palm of her hand, and as she looked at everyone’s gaze, she was so embarrassed that she didn’t know what to do.

Meanwhile, Sheng Xueqin, upon seeing their interlocked fingers, gnashed her teeth tightly but couldn’t make a scene.

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What did Huo Tingxiao mean by protecting Mu Lan like this in front of so many people? Was he affirming her status as Mrs. Huo?

Even mentioning children? That was something he would never do.

“Xueqian, you’re just a child, how can you speak so inappropriately?”

Old Master Sheng, being the cunning man he was, naturally wouldn’t miss the atmosphere at a time like this.

He had also intended to use the opportunity of the birthday banquet to create a chance for his beloved granddaughter and Huo Tingxiao, as he had heard some rumors as well.

But now, seeing that the couple was doing well, where was there room for others to intervene?

His Sheng Family’s girl also had pride, it wasn’t a case of the Huo Family or nothing.

“Grandfather, I…”

Sheng Xueqian wanted to say something else, but was intimidated by the cold look in Old Master Sheng’s eyes and afterward pursed her lips unwillingly.

“Old Sheng, don’t be too serious. Today is such a happy day, I’m basking in your glory, hearing the great news about my great-grandson.

When Mu Lan married into the Huo Family, she was young and still had her studies. Now is a good time to consider, and it seems, I might become a great-grandfather before you.”

“Old brother, you’re really something, even competing with me over this?”

The two old masters chatted back and forth, instantly making the atmosphere lively.

More people were joining the banquet, and although it was low-key, many still came.

Mu Lan moved to the cool pavilion in the back garden to loaf and habitually avoid those social interactions.

“You’re quite capable, what kind of love potion did you feed Tingxiao?”

Sheng Xueqian followed her out, and seeing that there was no one around, she immediately changed her face.

“I’m not quite sure what you mean by that, Miss Sheng?”

“Stop playing the innocent, if you hadn’t played the other woman and stolen Tingxiao away, would you have any chance to strut around here?”

Thinking back to being scolded earlier, Sheng Xueqian’s anger couldn’t subside.

“The other woman? Who are you calling? Me?”

Mu Lan thought to herself, what’s with everyone lately? If someone isn’t calling her a ‘vixen,’ then someone is calling her ‘the other woman.’ @@novelbin@@

When has she ever lived such a colorful life?

“Still pretending to be innocent? If it wasn’t for your scheming that forced Tingxiao to marry you, do you really think someone of your background and looks could marry into the Huo Family? Dream on!”

Seeing Sheng Xueqian in such a frustrated state, Mu Lan couldn’t help but laugh.

“I didn’t expect you to be so kind to your cousin. Even if what you say is true, what does it have to do with you?

Your cousin hasn’t come to settle the score with me. It really is a case of the ‘Emperor isn’t in a hurry, but the eunuch is.'”

“Who are you calling a eunuch?”

“Whoever responds, that’s who.”

Arguing with Mu Lan, Sheng Xueqian was only subject to a verbal beating.

“Don’t think just because Tingxiao spoke a few kind words to you that you can delude yourself into thinking he cares about you.

I’ll tell you, it’s all to make my sister jealous.”

“If you want to save face, you’d better hurry up and get a divorce and leave, rather than waiting for your sordid affairs to be exposed, which would be really embarrassing.”

Her sordid affairs?

Mu Lan frowned, without any intention of believing it. She had always conducted herself with dignity and righteousness, incapable of stooping to the level of being someone’s mistress and stealing another’s man.

Even if she had lost her memory, she still trusted her own moral character.

“Miss Sheng should save it, the matters between Huo Tingxiao and me are for us alone to discuss.

Even if a divorce were truly in question, it certainly wouldn’t be because I was coerced by anyone.

Your Sheng Family may indeed be wealthy and influential, but… I, Mu Lan, am not someone to be trifled with.”

“You—”

“Xueqian, what are you doing here? Grandfather is calling for you.”

“Sister, I…”

Sheng Xueqin arrived just in time, and though Sheng Xueqian had more to say, she had to turn around and obediently leave.

Finally alone, Mu Lan was quite relaxed and at ease, completely lacking the nervousness one might feel as a guest in someone else’s house.

Sheng Xueqin lifted her skirt and sat across from her, the distance between them less than half a meter.

“I wouldn’t have imagined that we’d meet under such circumstances.”

Unable to discern much emotion in her tone, Mu Lan quickly prepared for confrontation.

Compared to someone like Sheng Xueqian, who liked to wear her displeasure on her face, Sheng Xueqin was the true “elf” who had practiced her arts for a thousand years, with much deeper cultivation.

“Miss Sheng, if you have something to say, please speak plainly. I’m a person who prefers directness.”

“Directness? Alright then, I’d like to ask Miss Mu, why would you go back on your word? You had agreed to something before, why are you now denying it?”

Their gazes locked, one as cold as ice and the other as fierce as fire, neither willing to yield, each pushing against the other.

“Going back on my word? Where should I even start?”

Mu Lan carefully probed, as she genuinely didn’t know what had transpired and could only speak ambiguously, waiting for Sheng Xueqin to reveal more.

“So, what you mean to say, Miss Mu, is that when you told me yourself that you were going to proceed with divorce from Tingxiao, you were deceiving me?”

Divorce proceedings?

The words uttered by Sheng Xueqin left Mu Lan dumbstruck.

When had she intended to divorce Huo Tingxiao? And she had said this to Sheng Xueqin?

What on earth had happened?

“I told you myself? That I want a divorce from Huo Tingxiao? Why would I want to divorce Huo Tingxiao? Is there a compelling reason?”

Upon hearing Mu Lan’s series of questions, Sheng Xueqin couldn’t help but laugh.

“Reasons… aren’t you more aware of them than I am? For seven years, Tingxiao’s heart has never been with you. How much time does a woman have in her youth?

Do you really want to keep wasting your time on him? Cutting your losses in time is the best choice.”

Is it just because of that, that she suggested a divorce?

No, that’s not right.

There must have been a final straw that broke the camel’s back, so what exactly had Huo Tingxiao done to make her so resolute in deciding to divorce.

Suddenly, Mu Lan was filled with interest and an urge to know more about the matter.

“So, Miss Sheng plans for herself to become his wife in a grand and legitimate manner after he and I get divorced, is that right?”

With just a few words, she regained the initiative.

Sheng Xueqin, looking at Mu Lan’s face, which she had seen countless times in photos, still couldn’t help but feel… jealous when faced with the real person.