"Today, I found the evidence that Qiao’er was framed," Xie Ruotong stated straightforwardly.
"Hmm," Song Yanqing nodded.
Knowing that Chun Tao had been caned, he had guessed as much.
Without investigating, he was already mostly certain in his heart.
And he ultimately chose to give up on investigating.
Just as Xie Ruotong said.
What could be done even if things were clear?!
He wouldn’t do anything to Xie Ruilin.
So he couldn’t give Xie Ruotong an explanation either.
"I had your mother execute Chun Tao," Xie Ruotong said.
"Hmm," Song Yanqing responded again.
His emotions were indiscernible.
"My lord, I’ve suddenly understood many things," Xie Ruotong looked at Song Yanqing.
Looking at him, even as she held his hand, she could feel his distance.
She could also tell that he wanted to leave soon and then go to accompany Xie Ruilin.
At this moment, Song Yanqing’s entire heart must be with Xie Ruilin.
After all, Xie Ruilin’s personal maid had been beaten to death; he would most want to care for and comfort her.
It was only because of Ming Yufang’s orders.
And because of his own character, he felt some guilt towards her.
That’s why he obediently followed her to her room.
Then he forced himself to face her.
Xie Ruotong actually knew everything.
Because she knew, she now felt that cherishing their past relationship and trying to protect the once-beautiful feelings between them was humiliating herself.
So, she really understood now.
She said, "Before marrying you, I thought we could respect each other; I wouldn’t force you to do things you don’t want to. I’d live a decent life. As long as I could have a place in the Song Family, and it wouldn’t be too hard for me, and it would reassure my grandmother, it would have been enough. But now, I think my previous thoughts were somewhat naive."
Song Yanqing’s gaze flickered slightly.
He quietly listened to Xie Ruotong’s indifferent voice.
"In this household, a wife who doesn’t receive her husband’s favor is always unfortunate," Xie Ruotong looked at Song Yanqing.
Now looking into each other’s eyes.
From his gaze, she could see the rejection in his eyes.
"I promised you before, I wouldn’t consummate our marriage, I don’t need children, and once my grandmother passes away, I will leave the Song Family. But today, I’ve changed my mind; I’ve realized I’m not as selfless and noble as I thought. After facing many setbacks, I’ve realized I can’t do it," she said.
Song Yanqing pursed his lips.
But ultimately, he remained silent.
"Without children, without the favor of a husband, I will ultimately have no status in the household. Whatever I do, in the end, it will still be my fault," Xie Ruotong spoke cryptically.
Song Yanqing could tell that she was referring to the incident that had occurred this time.
If she hadn’t discovered the truth herself,
even if others had suspicions, they would stand on Xie Ruilin’s side.
Because Xie Ruilin has the blood of the Song Family, she can behave more arrogantly.
"My lord, do the words you said still count?" Xie Ruotong asked Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing looked at Xie Ruotong, his low voice slowly asking, "What words?"
"You said, you would try to make it up to me," Xie Ruotong articulated each word. For original chapters go to novel fire.net
Song Yanqing shifted his gaze away from meeting hers.
He just stopped looking at Xie Ruotong.
He said, "I cannot have children with you."
Xie Ruotong chuckled softly.
Song Yanqing was indeed clever.
He had instantly guessed her thoughts.
And despite her laying out so much, speaking so much, he remained, in the end, unmoved.
This is the difference between love and lack of love.
To love someone truly allows that person to do whatever they wish in their life.
If not in love, any hurt is permissible.
"At the beginning of our marriage, I wrote you a letter asking you to reject this marriage," Song Yanqing’s indifferent voice said, "Since you didn’t refuse, you should have guessed that someday it would end ."
The implication was that all she was suffering now was her own fault.
"Have you considered what would happen to me if I returned the marriage?" Xie Ruotong asked Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing’s lips twitched slightly.
"A woman who has been returned from a marriage, what kind of marriage prospects could I have in the future? My parents would simply find any household to marry me off to. I’m already not young, and my parents can’t afford to delay," Xie Ruotong looked at Song Yanqing, speaking solemnly.
Song Yanqing was momentarily at a loss for words.
"To speak of fault, the greatest fault lies with you, my lord, doesn’t it?" Xie Ruotong stated bluntly, "You knew it was my marriage proposal, yet you fell for Xie Ruilin, the one who goes against propriety, is you, my lord."