Chapter 558: Chapter 558

"Back then, if you hadn’t been abducted, I would have already convinced my parents to call off the arranged marriage before it was finalized. It was only because you were abducted and Lin’er became the young lady of Duke Mansion that I tacitly agreed to this marriage."

"Is it my fault that I got abducted?" Xie Ruotong retorted to Song Yanqing.

Song Yanqing lowered his gaze.

"In your eyes, my lord, I should have died out there," Xie Ruotong said with a hint of self-mockery.

"Between us, there are only two paths to choose from," Song Yanqing ignored Xie Ruotong’s words, as if unwilling to say more, he coldly continued, "First, you remain the young madam of the Song Family, in charge of all major and minor matters. You have the authority of the Song Family’s young madam, but between us, it stops at courtesy."

Xie Ruotong listened and gave a faint smile.

They were husband and wife, yet consummation was, against decorum.

"Second, we divorce. Even if your grandmother beats you to death, as long as you wish to leave the Song Family, I will grant it," Song Yanqing said with a resolute tone and expression, "Two choices - whichever you choose, I will follow through."

"So what you mean, my lord, is that you would rather die than consummate our marriage with me."

"I made a promise to Ruolin, and I cannot be accused of breaking my word to feed my own desires," Song Yanqing stated plainly.

So the promises made to her.

Can easily be broken.

"Alright, I understand," Xie Ruotong said softly and nodded her head.

Then, she let go of Song Yanqing’s hand.

Song Yanqing’s fingers twitched slightly.

"My lord, excuse my rudeness," Xie Ruotong said with a touch of apology.

Apologizing for having touched his hand.

Song Yanqing pursed his lips and did not speak.

"I choose the first option," Xie Ruotong said to Song Yanqing, giving her answer.

"I would ask that you support me more at home," Xie Ruotong said with a smile, "It’s generally difficult for a woman without children to stand firm."

"Alright," Song Yanqing agreed without hesitation.

The moment he agreed.

His heart suddenly, felt a stab of pain.

Seeing Xie Ruotong so compliant, or rather forced into compliance, his heart couldn’t help but feel guilty.

But whenever he thought of Xie Ruilin...

He could only, behave .

"Then I won’t keep you any longer, my lord, go and see Lin’er. She must have had a lecture from mother, too," Xie Ruotong urged.

Song Yanqing did not delay and left straight away.

His steps were somewhat hurried.

It was evident, his concern for Xie Ruilin.

Xie Ruotong just watched indifferently.

Trying to drive a wedge between Song Yanqing and Xie Ruilin’s affection – that’s truly, no easy feat!

After the talk with Song Yanqing that day.

Half a month passed without a glimpse of him.

Xie Ruotong was not preoccupied with Song Yanqing, instead, she worked hard to ingratiate herself with Ming Yufang, managing household affairs together.

Ming Yufang knew she had been in the wrong when dealing with the matter of Qiao’er, so after Xie Ruotong approached her proactively, she naturally reciprocated and grew fonder of her, entrusting her with many household responsibilities.

Xie Ruotong was capable, and she managed everything in the house very well.

The family still ate at the same table.

Half a month went by.

Xie Ruilin’s belly had started to show a little.

Of course, it wasn’t overly exaggerated, but Xie Ruilin acted as if it hindered her greatly.

During meals, it was always Song Yanqing who personally helped Xie Ruilin sit down, served her food, and took great care of her.

Xie Ruotong had become accustomed to it.

She watched and continued to eat as if everything was calm and breezy.

Ming Yufang naturally felt unhappy about her son acting this way towards a woman, but considering Xie Ruilin’s pregnancy, she endured it.

However, Song Yuanzhong could not stand it any longer.

He already disapproved of a concubine dining at the same table, let alone her affected behavior.

"Smack!" Song Yuanzhong abruptly set his bowl and chopsticks on the table.

Startling everyone at the table.

But Song Yuanzhong was not one for many words.

He slammed down his chopsticks and left without saying anything.

Ming Yufang, knowing that Song Yuanzhong was angry, hurriedly put down her bowl and chopsticks to follow him.

The dining table was left with just the three of them.

Xie Ruilin’s voice was a bit tearful, "Yanqing brother, does father dislike me?"

"No," Song Yanqing said, "There are matters at court today that have vexed my father, don’t overthink it." Thɪs chapter is updated by ⓝovelFire.net

"Okay," Xie Ruilin broke into a smile through her tears.

Xie Ruotong just watched indifferently, continuing to eat her supper on her own.