Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 470 - 470 471 I Havent Even Convinced Myself Yet_1

Chapter 470: Chapter 471 I Haven’t Even Convinced Myself Yet_1 Chapter 470: Chapter 471 I Haven’t Even Convinced Myself Yet_1 Jin Yuanyuan was taken aback for a moment, then she said, “Then let him in.”

“Yes.”

The servant had been gone only a brief time when Doctor Li hurried in, cupping his hands in greeting, “Miss Jin.”

Jin Yuanyuan impatiently said, “You’d better have urgent business with me; otherwise, if you’ve come unannounced and startled the snake, beware I’ll deal with you!”

Doctor Li felt a shiver down his spine. Jin Yuanyuan was so domineering, truly lacking manners, but now was not the time to be concerned with that; he quickly said, “Miss, this morning I took the pulse of that woman and discovered she has a pregnancy pulse! Although I followed your instructions and said she is infertile, this matter cannot be kept hidden. Judging by the pulse, it’s been about two months already. In a few months, if she shows, what should we do?!”

Jin Yuanyuan almost sprang up, exclaiming, “What? A pregnancy pulse?! Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?!”

Doctor Li said, “I’m certain there’s no mistake. I’ve been practicing medicine for so many years; a pregnancy pulse is the simplest to identify—how could I have read it wrong.”

Jin Yuanyuan’s face suddenly darkened, to think that Qiao Muniang was already pregnant at this time. But if that were the case, wouldn’t all her scheming have been in vain?!

Doctor Li was the timid sort, originally not wanting to earn such dirty money. The key issue was offending someone and tarnishing his reputation, but Jin Yuanyuan had no small influence in Qinghua City; who would dare provoke her? She had threatened that if he did not comply, he would have no place in Qinghua City, and his family would suffer the consequences.

It was under such pressure that Doctor Li had helped Jin Yuanyuan with this deed. Of course, he did not know Muniang’s true identity, otherwise, no matter how brave he was, he would not dare to act recklessly.

He only thought, who in Qinghua City could possibly have more clout than Jin Yuanyuan? Even if Qiao Muniang came to settle accounts with him later, Jin Yuanyuan had promised to protect him by then. He figured Qiao Muniang was just an ordinary person and shouldn’t pose any significant threat, so he agreed. Even if Qiao Muniang made a fuss, could she really cause more trouble than the Magistrate?

But now, she was already pregnant, and if he still spoke as before, wouldn’t that be blatantly exposing the lie?

“Miss, this matter cannot be taken lightly. If she comes to my door with a belly in the future to ruin my reputation, I am finished. Maybe I should go and apologize personally, revealing the truth?” Doctor Li tentatively suggested.

Jin Yuanyuan glared coldly, “If you dare utter a single word of the truth, I’ll make sure you regret it!”

Doctor Li’s face showed his dilemma, “Then, what should we do?”

Jin Yuanyuan was seething with anger. She thought she had finally found Qiao Muniang’s weakness, but now that she was pregnant, what advantage could she possibly press?

“Get out! Watch your mouth; I will deal with this matter myself!”

Jin Yuanyuan slapped the table in frustration.

Doctor Li shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to retreat obediently; he did not dare to argue with the young lady.

Jin Yuanyuan clenched her teeth with rage and violently overturned the table.

Yu Ze noticed that Muniang was clearly upset today, so he went to get some information from Zhu Zi, “Where did the Lady go in Qinghua City today?”

Zhu Zi replied, “The Lady asked me to wait for her on Zhongting Street; she said she was going out with Lady Qinghe. I’m not too sure about the details, but later I saw the Lady coming out of Jiren Hall looking suddenly upset, and I didn’t dare ask more.”

Yu Ze’s eyes darkened, suddenly recalling what Muniang had mentioned that morning—could it be related to the child?

Fearing that Yu Ze would inquire further, Muniang had started avoiding him these past few days, often staying in Mei Garden. Her mind was in turmoil, and she had not yet decided how to handle the situation. Whether Yu Ze accepted it or not, she felt guilty, but she wouldn’t budge an inch regarding the matter of taking a concubine. You could call her selfish, but that’s just how she was.

“Lady, the Master is here,” Qingya hurried over to say.

Muniang was daydreaming when she suddenly jumped at these words, “You’re saying I’m not here!”

Qingya reluctantly said, “Lady, even if you had a quarrel with the master, you shouldn’t hide like this. What issue can’t be resolved between a couple? Why keep avoiding this way?”

But Muniang didn’t want to explain any further, merely saying, “Just tell him I just went to Qinghua City.”

Unable to persuade her, Qingya had no choice but to go out and relay the message. However, before she even reached the door, Yu Ze had already slammed it open with a slap. Qingya was startled, retreating several steps in quick succession.

“You, get out.”

Qingya hesitated, but the pressure was too much, and she immediately ran away in a fluster.

The young servants and actors in the theater company were all craning their necks, eager to see what was happening. Their lady and the master were quarreling? And a cold war had erupted? This was truly unprecedented!

But Qingya dutifully closed the door; thankfully, this time Yu Ze was mindful of his strength and didn’t smash it to bits—it could still be closed.

Muniang looked at Yu Ze in astonishment and said irritably, “What are you doing here?”

“My wife doesn’t want to come home, and I’m not even allowed to come looking for her?” Yu Ze’s tone also carried annoyance. Truly a small woman who doesn’t allow one a moment of peace, hiding from him like this.

Muniang turned her head away, “Who says I don’t want to go back? I’m busy. Please leave.”

Yu Ze did not move.

Determined, Muniang started to walk out herself, “Then you can stay here…”

Before she could finish speaking, she was pulled back by a strong force. Muniang intended to struggle, but Yu Ze was too strong, not giving her the chance to resist, and firmly held her in his arms.

“Is it because of the child?” Yu Ze asked in a deep voice.

Muniang’s frame tensed slightly, she didn’t speak, but Yu Ze already knew the answer. After living together for two or three years, how could he not understand her?

“Did you see a doctor? What did the doctor say?”

Muniang bit her lip, knowing she couldn’t hide it anymore, and reluctantly said, “He said I’m incapable of conceiving.”

Then, she carefully looked up to gauge Yu Ze’s reaction.

But she saw that Yu Ze’s face was extremely dark, “You’re avoiding me just because of this?”

Muniang lowered her head, “I’m not avoiding you, I just haven’t figured it out yet.”

Yu Ze’s hand used a bit more force, “Figured out what?”

“If you want a child and I can’t give you one, does it mean you will take a concubine? Does it mean there will be another woman? But I still haven’t convinced myself to accept it…” As she continued, Muniang’s eyes filled with sorrow, she clearly didn’t want to cry, but the tears kept falling uncontrollably.

If it had been in the past, she would have given up and let go if he needed to take a concubine, but now she could not let go. Her heart was in turmoil, and she was anxious. Yu Ze had occupied her entire heart over the years, she couldn’t leave this man. Even if she was about to face this reality, she couldn’t let go. To not let go meant to accept.

But, she hadn’t yet convinced herself to accept it, and he had already come.