Chapter 1546 Unreasonable 4
No man wants to hear that his power and position came solely from his father-in-law, especially when Su Junshu’s family is so complicated that he can’t even take care of his own children. Su Junlin isn’t very competent either. Everything he has today comes from his own efforts over the past twenty-odd years. The only advantage he gained from his father-in-law’s family is probably that, out of respect for the Su Family, others didn’t actively suppress him or make him relinquish his position to someone else.
If it weren’t for Su Meixiang’s constant need to outshine others and her relentless pursuit of luxury and extravagance, which brought a terrible influence to the military compound, then Shen Qing wouldn’t be stuck as just a deputy commander!
Shen Qing and Ye Xiangqian enlisted in the same year; the two of them were once the closest of comrades-in-arms.
Despite Ye Xiangqian’s good family background, when it came to marching and combat, Ye Xiangqian couldn’t compare to Shen Qing, who came from a poor farming family. Ye Xiangqian wasn’t as physically skilled, nor as quick-witted. For three or four years after enlisting, Ye Xiangqian consistently ranked beneath Shen Qing—until the organization arranged their marriages.
Ye Xiangqian married Tang Xin, a cultural soldier from a working-class background, while Shen Qing married Su Meixiang. Both unions were ideologically "pure" and politically favorable.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed. Fearing Ye Zhengjun’s influence, Tang Xin decisively divorced Ye Xiangqian. As for Shen Qing? His future fell far behind Ye Xiangqian’s, and his marriage and life were a complete mess.
A wife’s actions often influence her husband’s future, especially in the military, where the impact is profound.
Shen Qing initially loved Su Meixiang as a person. He never demanded her to be a dutiful wife and loving mother, nor did he resent her for how her behavior affected his career. He only hoped Su Meixiang could strike a balance between her desire for fashion and maintaining their household—at the very least, ensuring that he and their child had proper nutrition. Yet, even this simple request was impossible to achieve.