Chapter 105 - 0105: Show Weakness to Others 1_1
Following the dismissal of Wang Jiao, Feng Qingxue did not relax her guard.
Though she trusted both Lu Father and Lu Jiang, not fearing Wang Jiao’s meddling in her betrothal, and any marriage that could be disrupted by a third party was not worth holding onto, she still feared Wang Zhengguo and Miao Fengqin would eventually be swayed by Wang Jiao’s pleas and intervene to alter the situation.
Wang Jiao, true to her namesake, was the apple of Wang Zhengguo and Miao Fengqin’s eyes and had been doted upon from a young age.
When it came to matters involving their loved ones, it was difficult for anyone to remain impartial.
This had nothing to do with a person’s character.
After some careful consideration, Feng Qingxue decided to approach Wang Zhengguo that day.
"If my cousin wishes to marry Lu Jiang," Wang Jiao’s relentless efforts to disturb her marriage to Lu Jiang, coupled with the shame and determination in her eyes whenever she mentioned his name, seemed to confirm her self-serving motives, "I can step aside before the marriage is set, for the sake of Uncle and Auntie. After all, Uncle originally wanted to introduce my cousin to Lu Jiang, and it was only because she declined the proposal that I became the lucky recipient. Just like my cousin mentioned, Yunyun and I owe Uncle a debt of life and it must be repaid in kind. But now, the matter of Lu Jiang and me getting married is already settled, everyone, kin and friend alike, knows about it. Lu Jiang also took all the necessary documents away, saying he will submit them for review. If we undo the marriage now, to wed my cousin, it will ruin everyone’s reputation at once!"
Upon saying this, Feng Qingxue’s eyes welled up with tears, her voice choking with emotion, "I’ve never known parental love, so if I end up disgraced, it doesn’t matter. If the rumors become unbearable, I could always take my own life. But Lu Jiang is a soldier, such actions would certainly lead to him being accused of being a gold digger, tarnish the reputation of soldiers, and would likely result in punishment if word got out within the battalion. Furthermore, Uncle is the secretary of the Wanglou Brigade, wouldn’t he also risk being reported, thus affecting his future, for throwing his weight around?"