The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man

Chapter 784: 784 Fourth Brother’s Fulfillment 2

She wanted to pull Su Qingyue aside to talk, as it would be embarrassing to discuss these things in front of Xiao Qinghe.

Su Qingyue smiled slightly, “It’s alright, fourth brother is not a talkative person. Even if we say something unpleasant, he won’t tell it to second brother. Keeping these things from him would only make him feel like an outsider.”

Qinghe heard this and his face flushed slightly. His wife understood him well.

Wang Cuihua also knew that Xiao Qinghe was not a gossip, so she went on, “Since you’re not afraid of Qinghe hearing it, then I’ll be daring and speak my mind. Back then, Liu Haitang claimed to be pregnant with second Brother Xiao’s child. Although later she married a money master in the neighboring town and said that the child was not second Brother Xiao’s, it did reveal that second Brother Xiao and Liu Haitang once had a relationship.”

While saying the last few words, Wang Cuihua lowered her voice, and then quickly continued, “The money master Liu Haitang married in the neighboring town is called Wan Fangcai, who is said to be twenty years older than her. Liu Haitang went there as a concubine and gave birth to a daughter. Wealthy Wan’s main wife had already given birth to a son, who is said to be nearly twenty years old. Yesterday, Liu Haitang secretly returned to the village, and some villagers saw her, initially thinking they were seeing things. Today, someone went to Liu Haitang’s home to inquire, and found out that Liu Haitang really did return to the village.”

Su Qingyue knew she hadn’t finished yet, so she didn’t interrupt and continued to listen.

“When the villagers asked what Liu Haitang was doing back, the Liu Family wouldn’t say anything, only mentioning she was staying at her maternal home for a while.” Wang Cuihua said, “Today, someone from the neighboring town came over and said that Liu Haitang’s daughter with Wealthy Wan died of illness last year. Wealthy Wan had long grown tired of Liu Haitang, and she hasn’t given birth to a child for his family in all these years. After her daughter’s death, Wealthy Wan’s main wife despises her even more, and now Liu Haitang has been driven out. It is said that Wealthy Wan, unwilling to be completely heartless, gave Liu Haitang fifty taels of silver and told her to either return to her maternal home or remarry, severing ties with the Wan family. Liu Haitang’s parents are preparing to find her a new husband. Liu Haitang is now a 25-year-old woman, and her family is quite anxious. Today they’ve already looked at several potential husbands, but Liu Haitang didn’t set her eyes on any of them. She keeps asking about Dashan’s affairs, clearly having second Brother Xiao in mind.”

After listening, Su Qingyue didn’t even furrow her eyebrows.

“Ai, Qingyue, why aren’t you anxious at all?” Wang Cuihua was getting worried on her behalf, “Someone is scheming against your husband, at least say something.”

“Second Brother is mature and stable, he knows what he’s doing.” Her expression remained calm as water.

Wang Cuihua pulled her towards the backyard, as the next thing she wanted to say was not suitable for Xiao Qinghe to hear. Upon entering the backyard, she said, “Qingyue, let me tell you something. Men appearing to be mature and stable is just a facade. When it comes to a woman’s bed, who knows whether they’ll even remember their own surname. Let me ask you, after all this time, have you consummated your marriage with second Brother Xiao?”

She shook her head.

“Not yet?” Wang Cuihua became agitated, “How can you be so muddleheaded? If another woman steals him away and gives birth to the Xiao Family’s heir, you won’t be able to secure your position!”

“I know what I’m doing.”

“I don’t think you do, otherwise you wouldn’t be so indifferent to the news that your husband’s old lover is coming to steal him away.” Wang Cuihua looked at Su Qingyue, “Qingyue, I know you’re young and in good shape, and although you’re not very beautiful, you still have some capital to work with. But…” @@novelbin@@

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