Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 314 - 314 315 Confused_1

Chapter 314: Chapter 315 Confused_1 Chapter 314: Chapter 315 Confused_1 Despite saying so, Muniang still felt somewhat distressed, yet she now understood Yu Ze’s predicament and didn’t want to make things difficult for him, so she decided to keep it to herself.

Yu Ze wrapped his arms around Muniang, apologizing, “I’m sorry, it’s my fault.”

When it came to the matter of He Suxue, he had already caused Muniang sorrow far too many times, and this time, faced with such a grave situation, Muniang had kept it from him. His initial anger stemmed from this, but now that he thought about it, he seemed to have pushed her to this point himself.

“I didn’t let He Suxue get hurt, I just scared her a bit and, incidentally, ruined her reputation. I didn’t act too harshly, not because I don’t have the courage or because I’m compassionate, but because I don’t want you to feel bad. After all, she means something to you because of Yu Jin’s promise.”

Yu Ze tightened his arms: “I know.”

Just after he had sorted out the truth behind Muniang’s abduction, He Suxue had disappeared. Guessing that it might have been Muniang’s doing, he went to check it out, not expecting to run into Wu Haoli as well.

“You know, and you still don’t rush to protect your beloved? Leaving me to do as I please?” Muniang raised an eyebrow.

Yu Ze’s face darkened: “Seeing Wu Haoli made me so angry, how could I think of protecting her?”

Muniang was speechless, how long had this guy been soaked in vinegar?

“He’s also a victim this time. He originally wanted to deal with He Suxue. We’re just allies. Don’t overthink it. We are going to be married, and I’m not the one to be jealous over nothing,” Muniang explained, not wanting Yu Ze to misunderstand now that she knew about Wu Haoli’s feelings.

Upon hearing “We are going to be married,” Yu Ze’s mood instantly brightened, smiling like a blooming flower: “We are going to be married, right.”

Seeing his smug expression, Muniang was at a loss for words and rolled her eyes at him.

He Family.

When He Suxue regained consciousness, she woke to a room filled with noise. Madame He was crying hysterically, “My daughter, how could you suffer such an ordeal? Who’s the bastard that did this? I wish I could flay them a thousand times over!”

Mr. He paced back and forth in the room with his hands clasped behind his back, agitatedly saying, “What are you crying for? Can’t you see how noisy it is? What’s the use of wailing now that things have come to this state? It would be better to think of some practical solution!”

This daughter had always been his pride and hope, after all, she was the most talented and beautiful young lady in the capital, and by all means, she should have married into the best family.

They had always favored the Yu Family, which was simply a Marquis Mansion and not of any great consequence. Now, the real pillar of the Yu Family was Yu Ze. Marrying a man like him would bring great benefits to the He Family, yet the end result of waiting nineteen years was a rejection from their side.

Mr. He had indeed been furious, especially since the Yu Family’s status at court had become so eminent—losing such a prized alliance was painful for anyone. But after feeling the loss, his daughter still needed to be married off. Although He Suxue was now nineteen—an older age in the capital—she was still highly sought after, with numerous suitors stepping through their threshold to ask for her hand.

But now, with her reputation tarnished and her chastity in question, who would want to marry her? This thought suffocated Mr. He, his many years of nurturing a fine prospect turning into waste. How could he not be infuriated?

He Suxue slowly opened her eyes, and Madame He immediately said, “Suxue, you’re awake.”

He Suxue’s mind was still caught in the moment when she was surrounded by those lecherous brutes, and she screamed hysterically, “Get away, all of you, don’t come any closer!”

Madame He hugged He Suxue, crying: “My child, what happened to you? What’s wrong?”

Mr. He found the din extremely irritating, and with a fierce shout yelled, “Enough! Do you want to disgrace us even more? Our He Family’s face has been completely lost!”

He Suxue turned into a weeping mess, “Dad, it was Qiao Muniang who harmed me, it was her!”

Mr. He’s expression hardened, “Is that true?”

“It’s true! That woman has a heart of a serpent, she did it on purpose, you must help me, Dad!”

Upon hearing this, Madame He became anxious as well, “It was that little wench! My lord, you must put her to death, avenge our Suxue!”

Mr. He’s anger was also great, but he quickly calmed down. Qiao Muniang was Yu Ze’s woman, and he was currently favoring her. How could he deal with her?

Just then, a servant came in to report, “My lord, the young lord Chen is here, in the flower hall.”

Mr. He’s heart sank, as expected, he had come.

Mr. He glared at He Suxue, “You better behave yourself and stay put. If you dare to cause another scene and bring shame to our He Family, you can get out. I will not tolerate an unworthy offspring!”

With that, he turned and strode out.

Inside, He Suxue was seething with hatred, but she could only grit her teeth and endure it.

Upon arriving at the flower hall, Yu Ze was indeed already waiting there. Mr. He’s face was also not looking good as he spoke in a deep voice, “I wonder what brings young lord Chen here today?”

Yu Ze got straight to the point, “Regarding your daughter’s matter.”

Mr. He snorted coldly, “Suxue is in this condition now, thanks a lot to your betrothed woman! Although our He Family may not match the Yu Family, we are not so easily bullied. This account, I must seriously settle with you!”

However, Yu Ze was not at all stirred by these words. He knew all too well what kind of person Mr. He was, someone who only sought profit. If he truly wanted justice for his daughter, he would not have come to see him at all. In his eyes, Suxue’s despoiled state made her worthless, of no use anymore. Why would he truly go to such lengths?

“Regarding the matter of He Suxue, regardless of who did it, the outcome is already like this. Mr. He should understand why I’ve come. I simply do not want you to use Muniang as an obstacle and stir up trouble.”

“What if I insist on doing it?”

“Mr. He is a man who values his interests, always understanding what should and should not be done. At this critical juncture, is it really good for you to offend me?” Yu Ze said, then glanced at Mr. He’s unpleasant expression and continued, “Does Mr. He really not know what Suxue has done? I’ve been holding back not because I really can’t provoke the He Family, but because I’ve tolerated her. If you truly want to drag Muniang down with you now, I wouldn’t mind exposing the affairs of the He Family as well.”

Mr. He’s face turned white, “Our He Family has nothing for you to expose! Don’t think you can scare me!”

Yu Ze snorted coldly, “Bring the man forward!”

Immediately, two guards brought in a man covered with wounds, evidently having been tortured. Mr. He was startled as soon as he saw the man’s face; it was Hei Bao.