Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1235: Warning

Ye Muyu suppressed the chill in her heart, but remained unflinching in her response, “That’s still better than Tang Beauty. After all, Duke Zheng is getting on in years. If Tang Beauty fails to bear a child, I fear she’ll have a hard time in the future.”

Madam Tang’s face instantly darkened. Maddam Liu may not appreciate what’s good for her, but she was not unprepared.

“Still so sharp-tongued,” Madam Tang couldn’t stand her composed demeanor, looking at her with malice. “You must not know that Chu Heng took an arrow to the chest and was pursued relentlessly. What do you think his chances are of surviving?”

Ye Muyu felt a wrenching pain in her heart, telling herself repeatedly that Madam Tang was deliberately trying to see her break down, yet she couldn’t behave as Madam Tang wished.

“I don’t believe your words,” Ye Muyu said with a cold face.

Madam Tang was indeed disappointed, not having seen her weep bitterly, “You don’t believe?”

“Then what will make you believe?”

“Unless I receive news, I won’t believe a word. Unless you can provide solid evidence. After all, there were no onlookers at that time. What right does a beauty from Duke Zheng’s Mansion have to know the specifics?” Ye Muyu refused to give in to her satisfaction and continued to twist the knife.

Madam Tang’s face fell. She knew that Ye Muyu was mocking her for being no more than a concubine.

“Of course, you dare not believe it, but you’ll have to when Chu Heng’s corpse is carried back. Then you’ll believe,” she taunted purposefully, her gaze landing on Ye Muyu’s belly, “By then, the child in your womb will be fatherless.”

“I suppose you’ll have to go back to living in the countryside again.” Madam Tang grew more excited as she spoke. In the previous life, Madam Ye had incredible luck, obtaining everything she wanted and becoming an envied presence in the capital. Despite being foolish to a fault, she ascended to the position of a first-rank official’s lady through Chu Heng’s support.

And Chu Heng didn’t even take a concubine.

In this life, her rival was still living well and had even secured Chu Heng’s love!

Her jealousy was driving her mad.

Especially since her own rebirth led to her being hunted everywhere; if not for her resourcefulness in clinging to the Liu family, she might well be dead by now.

She’d rather sit in the back house of a high official and weep than live in the countryside again.

“You’re going to be disappointed,” Ye Muyu said with certainty, convincing the other woman and herself, “If you have no other business here, leave the Chu family residence.”

“Hmph, how could I possibly be disappointed when I want to see you in despair? Chu Heng thinks he’s so clever, but he still couldn’t outplay Duke Zheng,” Tang retorted.

Ye Muyu narrowed her eyes, “Do you think you can benefit from Duke Zheng’s hands?”

“Right, thanks for the information that Ah Heng’s trouble involves Duke Zheng. If anything really happens to Ah Heng, as long as I’m still alive, I’ll make sure to report your good deeds to Duke Zheng. If it comes to it, we’ll both go down together.”

“If you’re smart, you won’t come looking for trouble at this time.”

“Do you think, by saying this, Duke Zheng will believe you?” Madam Tang’s fists tightened beside her. She actually regretted her impulsive visit, driven by a moment of pride.

Duke Zheng’s temperament was something she knew better than anyone else. As long as she had value, he wouldn’t harm her.

After consoling herself inwardly, Madam Tang let out a cold laugh and turned to leave.

Su Mei went out to see off the guest, making sure she didn’t interact with anyone else in the residence.

Chun Xing then came in and stood by, waiting for her orders.

Ye Muyu waved her hand, “It’s nothing.”

Madam Tang was no good person. Every move she made allowed Duke Zheng to seize the advantage.