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Chapter 34 The Artificial First Wife in Classical Chinese Texts 5

"Since she is the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor, she should know what the Three Obediences and Four Virtues are, and what a woman's modesty is! I, Xu, am just a rough man, and there is absolutely no way I could have any other thoughts about you, Miss!"

Unexpectedly, Xu Yushu calmly rejected Li Mingbao again, even looking at the latter with a hint of displeasure.

This immediately caused Li Mingbao's smile to gradually disappear. She stared intently into Xu Yushu's eyes, trying to find any trace of panic or lying, but to her dismay, there was not the slightest hint of emotion!

Li Mingbao's breathing became rapid. She wanted to say something more, but Xu Yushu simply walked past her and strode away.

It wasn't until the surrounding chatter that Li Mingbao came to her senses. She clenched her fists, forcing herself to calm down.

It must have been too sudden. Xu Yushu was, after all, a great general who went to the front lines to fight the enemy. She had been too confident before!

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Qingyu stayed at home for several days in a row and rarely went out.

Of course, Xu Qi was rarely seen. The latter was persistent and waited outside the courtyard every day. Even when the servants talked about him for losing his pride, he did not complain at all.

This led to Xu Yushu learning immediately upon returning that Xu Qi was standing in the corner as if being punished...

Xu Yushu: "...Has it been like this every day lately?"

The butler wiped his sweat guiltily and nodded, "It was probably just a minor incident..."

After all, it's normal for such a delicate and beautiful young mistress to have a bit of a temper, right?

The steward glanced at Xu Yushu's dark face and didn't dare say anything more.

Not long after, Xu Qi was summoned to the study by Xu Yushu and given a scolding.

"It is understandable that you and your wife have a harmonious and loving relationship, but as the heir to the General's Mansion, your current behavior is truly detrimental to a man's dignity!"

Xu Yushu's voice was low and filled with anger. In the past, Xu Qi was most afraid of his father, after all, he had been disciplined and punished by his father too many times since he was a child.

But now, facing Xu Yushu and thinking of Qingyu, Xu Qi had a bit more courage. He pursed his lips, his eyes full of disapproval and stubbornness, and even said directly, "Father doesn't understand how husband and wife get along. In my opinion, I don't think that giving myself to Qingyu would be a disservice to myself!"

Xu Yushu: "..."

What kind of nonsense is this unfilial son spouting?! Is he implying he doesn't have a wife?!

Xu Yushu's face grew increasingly dark. He couldn't help but think of his cursed fate of being a lone star, and then of what had happened that day...

A rare moment of resentment welled up inside me.

Is he really destined to be a jinx for life?

The thought vanished in an instant. Xu Yushu was too lazy to argue with Xu Qi any further. He simply grabbed a rattan cane from the side, and the latter's expression changed slightly. He realized that he had just been somewhat disobedient and unfilial, so he immediately knelt down.

"Please punish me, Father!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the vine struck his back hard, instantly leaving a bloody welt...

The sounds of whipping and muffled groans emanating from the study could not be hidden from Qingyu in the courtyard.

In fact, Qingyu gradually discovered that the servants in the general's mansion were extremely obedient and sensible. As soon as there was any movement over there, someone would quietly tell her.

"You got beaten up? Because of me?" Qingyu lazily took a bite of the fruit, then licked her lips. The sweet juice instantly moistened her red lips, making them look luscious and tempting.

The maid who came to report blushed, her emotions rising even more. "Young Madam, don't be sad. How could you be wrong? The one who's wrong is someone else!"

These words were extremely disrespectful, but Qingyu particularly enjoyed hearing them, her eyes filled with laughter, and Cuiyu tapped the maid's head with her finger.

"You have a sweet tongue, I like you, so you can stay in my yard."

The casual words sounded like a perfect match to the maid, who immediately beamed with joy and thanked her.

This made the other maids around her so envious they bit their handkerchiefs, feeling they were a step too late and had been fawned over by someone else!

The courtyard was silent for a moment. After a while, Qingyu slowly got up. Her slender figure was graceful and charming. She looked at her personal maid and said directly, "Pack my things. I'm going back to my parents' home."

After saying that, she went straight out the door and headed for the study.

Upon reaching the door, she heard the sound of Xu Qi being punished. She didn't go in directly, but stood coldly at the door, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Father, what are you doing! If you can't stand your daughter-in-law, I'll go back to my parents' home right now!"

In an instant, the noise in the room ceased. The two inside looked dazed. Perhaps he was flustered that Qingyu had seen his disheveled state, and he was also afraid that Qingyu would really leave. Xu Yushu, on the other hand, was almost bewitched by the sound.

He had never heard a voice so alluring, a voice like a gentle spring breeze, softly brushing past his ear, or like flowing water, stirring up waves in his heart.

In that brief moment of distraction, Xu Qi slipped out the door.

Seeing this, Xu Yushu was even more furious. She immediately forgot about that feeling and said directly, "Look at the state you're in! You don't look like a proper young lady at all! What kind of proper young lady would dare to challenge her elders?!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyu sneered, ignoring Xu Qi's attempts to stop her, and retorted coldly, "Hmph! I was never some kind of lady from a prominent family. That's not what your Xu family said when they proposed to me! Now you're looking down on me!"

Then she looked at Xu Qi, her clear eyes quickly welling up with tears, a sight that broke one's heart.

"Is this what you mean by making me feel at ease? I don't even have a chance to make my own decisions?"

Without giving him a chance to explain, she turned and left.

Xu Yushu opened the door with a stern face and saw Xu Qi covered in blood, stumbling as he tried to chase after someone.

He found the scene extremely jarring and immediately ordered Xu Qi to be detained. He then gazed at the slender figure that had already walked away and felt a sudden stirring in his heart.

She seems to have lost weight again. Has the household really mistreated her?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he looked at Xu Qi, who was still staring at him hesitantly. He couldn't help but scold, "What kind of behavior is this?! I never knew you were such a lovestruck person!"

A memory suddenly surfaced in Xu Yushu's mind, and he narrowed his eyes, suspicion gathering in them. "I remember you said before that you met an interesting woman... Could it be Gu Qingyu?"

Xu Qi froze, his breath catching in his throat. Xu Yushu, who knew him well, understood and couldn't help but sneer.

He actually thought his good son was some kind of devoted lover!

He immediately lost interest in continuing to comfort her, and waved his hand, "Go and heal your injuries. Tomorrow, go to the martial arts field for two hours of training!"

Covered in injuries, it will take at least ten days to half a month to recover. If we start training tomorrow, it will basically be adding new injuries to old ones.

However, this was something Xu Qi had experienced since childhood, and although he was anxious to find Qingyu, he ultimately dared not refute it.

For the first time, an idea sprouted in Xu Qi's mind.

Why can't he move out and start anew?

If that were the case, Qingyu would be the mistress of his household, and no one would dare to say anything to her anymore. That spoiled girl would surely be happy!

Lost in all sorts of random thoughts, Xu Qi was distracted and had to be helped into his room by a servant.

Xu Yushu had a headache from looking at it.

He couldn't help but look at the butler beside him, "Do you think I, the general, have done something wrong?"

The butler, who was feeling sorry for the young mistress's delicate health and the fact that she was being treated like this, trembled upon hearing this and said carefully, "The young mistress is, after all, a woman. Women are gentle and weak. The general... is indeed a bit too fierce."

"Really?" Xu Yushu's heart skipped a beat, and her fingers kept rubbing against her clothes.