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Zhang Linglong sighed, unsure of how to express her feelings. Even if she found evidence, there would still be those who wouldn't believe her, thinking she was ungrateful for the fortune she had. Marrying into the Noble Clan was a step above her station; if she were to expose her husband's family's flaws, she would be guilty of slander and could be cast aside at will. Her own family would also suffer shame because of her actions.
Even with irrefutable proof, very few would sympathize with her; most would only hurl insults. It was better to endure the scorn from her husband’s family while pretending to be a devoted wife. Look, it had only been two months, and the public's criticism had already diminished significantly, hadn't it? Moreover, before he went missing, she truly had no idea that the Chen Family was plotting against her.
Sang Qingxiao asked how she came to know this. She replied that it was the voice that had taken her husband. When asked if she believed it just because of that voice, she explained that it sounded familiar. The night before, she had mentioned the sister who was locked in the Chastity Tower; the voice was exactly like hers, even down to the earnest tone.
But that sister was already dead. If it wasn't an auditory hallucination, then something must have been deliberately imitating her voice. Zhang Linglong knew this and initially didn't believe it when she first heard it. However, those words planted a seed of doubt in her heart. In the days following her husband's disappearance, she frantically searched everywhere.
It wasn't until she had been running around for days and felt unwell that a doctor discovered she was pregnant. Gradually, she calmed down during her recovery and began reflecting on her relationship with her husband, leading to even more questions in her mind.
Before their marriage, they had only met twice: once at a temple where he claimed to have fallen for her at first sight, and again during an inspection of other counties where he heroically saved her from danger, which made her feel quite fond of him as well.
When his father first visited their home, he went through all the formalities impeccably; even her father, who was seasoned in business dealings, was genuinely impressed by their sincerity. Their marriage was hastily arranged due to pressure from the Chen Family; although her husband couldn't enter the city himself, he sent three letters a day for three months straight. Each letter overflowed with affection while also understanding that she needed to care for her father and didn't want to marry early.
Looking back now, if he truly cared for her, he wouldn't have simply told her to disregard her father's urging but would have first advised his own father against such pressure. Unfortunately, at that time, she hadn't thought deeply about it and ended up marrying early.
On their wedding night, she felt dazed and couldn't remember what happened; when she woke up, every part of her body ached and there were clear signs of intimacy. The following night, her husband suggested they sleep apart under the pretense that she wasn't feeling well. At that moment, she felt grateful for his consideration and thought herself lucky to have such a husband.
During the tea ceremony, her mother-in-law held her hand tightly and insisted that she prioritize her husband's family over everything else—no more public appearances or business dealings—and urged her to distance herself from her own family. This was different from what they had promised during their engagement; hearing this made Zhang Linglong uncomfortable but she chose not to argue back. Her mother-in-law even ordered someone to bring several bowls of herbal medicine for her to drink, claiming it would help ensure future children—how eager they were!
On the third day after their wedding, her husband seemed even more anxious than she was and used every means possible to accompany her into Meizhou City. She thought he loved her deeply until doubt crept in and led someone to investigate further. It turned out that his beloved had been sent into Meizhou City by his father as leverage against him; only when he married and had children would they stop interfering with their relationship.
No wonder he seemed so uneasy when he was at my house, constantly making excuses to wander around the city. My father had arranged for someone to keep a close watch on him, so he couldn't find an opportunity to sneak out. Once we left Meizhou City, he completely disregarded me and turned his back.
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