Chapter 313 Miss Biao is Frail and Cannot Care for Herself (48)

After returning from the Duke of An's residence, Tang Leyi found her husband even more distant. However, she was unwilling to be the one to make overtures, and their relationship grew even more strained. Tang Xinyi's child was not seriously ill, and the Li family was able to turn their attention to investigating the Duke of An's residence. On his birthday, such an incident had occurred, and his face was very grim. Moreover, family shame should not be spread outside, yet he did not shield anyone. Tang Xinyi was, after all, a daughter of the Tang family, and if an explanation was not given for what happened in her own home, he could not account for it to the guests present that day. If their own family members could be harmed, what about outsiders? However, the inner courtyard had always been under the control of the Duchess, and she had merely produced a maid who had made a mistake. But the Tang family was powerful, and the Li family could only accept it. Yet, from this moment on, young master Li made a vow in his heart that he would make these people pay! Tang Xinyi did not realize that her husband would begin to rise from this point. The Li family had no shortage of wealth, so he directly latched onto a prince. His judgment was excellent; he found the future emperor, providing him with considerable financial and material assistance. Tang Leyi's life, however, did not fare as well. When she discovered that her husband had not been to her room for a long time, half a year had already passed. Although she knew there must be some issue between them, she was unwilling to back down. But when her husband informed her that he would be taking a concubine, Tang Leyi erupted. "Why?" Tang Leyi's eyes were incredibly dangerous. "I need to have an heir," he said in a flat tone, as if he were talking about eating. "I..." She wanted to say that she could bear children, but she remembered that he had not entered her room for a long time. "You intend to humiliate me like this?" Tang Leyi looked at her husband resentfully. "Are you hating me?" he scoffed, looking at her. "Shouldn't I be the one hating you? Didn't you always have feelings for that heir of the Marquis of Huaiyin? I didn't even blame you for your infidelity; why should you blame me?" "I didn't!" "Of course, I know you didn't do anything. If you had, you would have died of illness long ago and still be alive now? Moreover, even if you died, the Duke of An's residence wouldn't dare to come to your defense." He looked like a wolf baring its fangs. Tang Leyi realized then that her husband was not as simple as she had imagined. She had always looked down on him, thinking him utterly mediocre and incompetent, but Tang Leyi had not expected him to treat her this way. "Then have you thought about how to explain this to my father?" There was no longer any affection to discuss between them; her only reliance was on her family's influence. "Explain? Why should I explain? You, a poisonous woman who would even harm your own sister, why should I give any explanation?" He sneered at the woman before him. When he agreed to this marriage, he had intended to live a good life with her. Their families were of comparable status, and her outward demeanor had always been excellent; he had fantasized about their harmonious union. But then he learned that she had always admired Feng Feiyu. Although it bothered him, it was something that happened before marriage. As long as she put her heart into it after getting married and lived a peaceful life, he was willing to live well with her. But she was like possessed, constantly pestering the Marquis of Huaiyin's family. "That's not my biological sister!" Tang Xinyi shouted! "Whether it is or not, I'm too lazy to argue. I simply don't want to get involved in your affairs anymore. Do you really think no one knows about you instigating the Marquis of Huaiyin's wife and Princess Jiayi against each other? If I hadn't been afraid you would bring disaster upon our household and had to clean up your mess, do you think you would still be standing here shouting at me? Tang Leyi, don't think everyone else is a fool!" He had no hope left for this woman, but he couldn't let her continue like this, lest the troubles she caused would eventually be attributed to them. Just like this time when she targeted the heir of the Li family. The Li family had only had a single heir for many generations. Although the Li family had declined, they were still a family with centuries of tradition and a deep foundation. Attacking someone's most cherished descendant was like stabbing them in the heart! This foolish woman was truly foolish and venomous! "Yes, you are not a fool, but you still married me, didn't you? As long as I am still your wife, everything I do will be counted against you, so you'll be tied to me for life. As long as I don't make any major mistakes, you can't touch me, or my father will never let you off!" The exposure of their pretense and hypocrisy, the unveiling of the true intentions after the facade of peace, made this couple completely lose their patience with each other. "Don't worry, I will ensure you live to see how well the people you hate live, and how those you look down upon, one by one, rise above you." "How pathetic. While I am alive, your child will forever only be a concubine's son!" Indeed, husband and wife, they both knew where to strike at the other's most vulnerable spot. As soon as Xing Shaojun returned, he went to the palace to report his duties, and then, without even changing out of his court attire, he arrived at the Lin residence. The gatekeeper saw him and immediately went inside to announce him. Soon, he was inside the Lin residence. "Miss Lin, it has been a long time!" Xing Shaojun looked directly at Lin Yan. It had indeed been a long time. He had initially thought he would return soon and receive her reply soon, but he had not expected this war to drag on for so long. But thankfully, she was willing to wait for him; he had not missed the only person he had ever fallen for. "Young Master, it has been a while." "May I know Miss Lin's reply? Although some time has passed, my feelings remain unchanged." Xing Shaojun knew that Lin Yan would not give him an answer he could not accept. After all, she had waited for him for so long and was willing to reply to his letter; she must have agreed. Yet, his heart was still incredibly nervous at this moment. "Then perhaps Young Master could tell me why I should agree to you?" "I will treat you well!" Xing Shaojun felt his tongue-tied at this moment, unable to utter any pleasant words. "With me, after you marry me, you will be the mistress of the Duke of Dingguo's residence. I only have one grandfather, and he will not restrict you; you can do anything you wish. My inner court will have no other women, and I can promise you that there will be no other women in the future." "Is that all?" Lin Yan's face showed disappointment. "And, I will always stand by your side. The Duke of Dingguo's residence will be your home; you won't have to look at anyone's face. I also have sufficient power to ensure you never have to suffer any grievances," he added. "But these are not reasons why I must marry you," Lin Yan looked at the usually calm and collected man before her, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. "Then what should the reason be?"