Chapter 559: Chapter 559

Having eaten her fill, Xie Ruotong gracefully set down her bowl and chopsticks, "Husband and sister, please take your time."

After finishing, she also stood up and left.

Xie Ruilin glanced at Xie Ruotong.

This woman really knows how to pretend.

Even if she shows affection to Song Yanqing in front of Xie Ruotong, she could turn a blind eye.

It really is the case.

It’s getting harder to find fault with Xie Ruotong!

After leaving the dining table, Xie Ruotong did not go straight back to her room; instead, she headed to Ming Yufang’s courtyard.

She waited for a while.

Ming Yufang returned to the courtyard with a stern face. Seeing Xie Ruotong, she was a bit surprised but did not ask her to leave. Instead, she allowed her to enter the house.

"Why is father-in-law unhappy?" Xie Ruotong took the initiative to show concern.

Ming Yufang, getting heated as she spoke, "It’s all because of Xie Ruilin! Song Yanqing really knows no restraint; what man acts so indulgently towards his concubine! If this gets out, won’t it make our Song Family a laughingstock!"

"It won’t be so easy for word to spread, as long as servants are instructed to keep their mouths shut."

"That’s what I said too, but your father doesn’t accept that, saying it’s like an ostrich burying its head in the sand."

Xie Ruotong then didn’t know how to persuade her.

"Do you and Song Yanqing really have no feelings for each other?" After a moment of silence, Ming Yufang suddenly asked.

"Eh... Yes." Xie Ruotong candidly admitted.

"I really don’t know what Xie Ruilin has that makes Song Yanqing like her so much," Ming Yufang cursed, "If it wasn’t for Xie Ruilin being pregnant right now, I would definitely have you and Song Yanqing consummate the marriage!"

"Actually..." Xie Ruotong hesitated, wanting to speak.

Ming Yufang looked at Xie Ruotong, "Speak your mind if you have something to say."

"I’m afraid of mother-in-law’s blame if I say it."

"Say it," Ming Yufang’s temper flared.

"Yes." Xie Ruotong respectfully said, "Actually, now that sister is pregnant, it doesn’t hinder me and my husband from consummating the marriage."

Ming Yufang was slightly taken aback.

She had always thought that Xie Ruotong didn’t pay much attention to her relationship with Song Yanqing.

Usually, Xie Ruotong appeared completely indifferent to the affection between Song Yanqing and Xie Ruilin. For original chapters go to novel fire.net

"My husband and I are a married couple, and consummating our marriage is only natural," Xie Ruotong said, "Unfortunately, my husband prefers sister, and I cannot force him. But if mother-in-law could help, it shouldn’t be difficult. As for mother-in-law’s concern about sister’s health, there really is no need to worry. Sister understands better than anyone the importance of this child to her."

Ming Yufang listened to Xie Ruotong’s explanation.

And immediately understood.

Xie Ruilin is no simple character either; she is very aware that to have a good life in the Song Family, the child is of utmost importance. It’s not just about Song Yanqing’s favoritism. She would definitely not endanger the child; losing the child would be a loss too great to comprehend.

Without any more doubts, Ming Yufang readily agreed, "What do you think I should do to let you and Song Yanqing consummate the marriage? If it’s by force, I’m afraid Yanqing might resist even more."

"Yes, so I dare not act rashly," Xie Ruotong said, "Besides, it’s my fault for not having gained my husband’s favor; it’s because I am not good enough to win his affection. I wouldn’t dare to insist on mother-in-law ordering my husband to consummate our marriage with me; I only hope mother-in-law can help create some opportunities for my husband and me to be alone."

"How to create such opportunities?"

"My husband spends every night in sister’s room. But now that sister is pregnant, mother-in-law could prevent my husband from staying overnight in sister’s room, using the concern of possibly harming sister and the child’s health, and of course, also not allowing him to spend the night in the study. It would be best if the bed in the study is taken away so my husband has no place to stay. I believe that mother-in-law alone may not be enough, and father-in-law also needs to reprimand my husband a few times. Although my husband is stubborn about sister, he respects elders and will likely comply with your arrangements. Furthermore, mother-in-law also needs to speak with sister, letting her willingly agree to my husband spending the night in my room. Sister would give face to mother-in-law, and I believe she would not dare to refuse."

She also felt there was some reason in what Xie Ruotong said.

"Once my husband comes to my room, it will be my affair. If I truly cannot share a room with my husband during my sister’s pregnancy, then it really means my husband does not cherish me. In that case, I have no reason to stay in the Song Family. I will go back and personally request from my grandmother to divorce my husband and I won’t implicate the Song Family," Xie Ruotong pledged.

Hearing Xie Ruotong say this, Ming Yufang had even less reason to refuse her. She said, "Let’s not talk about divorce for now. You just focus on winning Yanqing’s affection. Honestly, I don’t want Yanqing to be so taken with Xie Ruilin either. Xie Ruilin is becoming arrogant and cannot support the face of our Song Family. I still prefer you more."

"Thank you for mother’s recognition, I will work hard," Xie Ruotong smiled.

Her efforts over this period were not in vain.

Xie Ruilin always thought about flaunting her love with Song Yanqing to provoke her, hoping she would act improperly.

But what she planned was how to first win over Song Yuanzhong and Ming Yufang.

In fact, Song Yuanzhong was angry tonight partly because she had deliberately let someone share gossip in front of the Song Residence’s steward, who was of course Song Yuanzhong’s most trusted person. Stirring him up to complain to Song Yuanzhong about Xie Ruilin’s behavior today was sure to displease him.

Song Yuanzhong’s discontent would then involve Ming Yufang.

And she could take this opportunity to convince Ming Yufang.

Xie Ruilin’s thoughts are always only on herself and Song Yanqing.

Little does she know.

A united family prospers in all!