Chapter 1824: The Best in the World with You (Patreon)

Chapter 1824: The Best in the World with You

Shu Yu playfully tapped her forehead, "Do you really think that anyone who deals with the Tao Qin is on your side? I remember the first time we met, I slapped the Tao Qin, and you immediately opened up to me."

Meng Han felt a bit embarrassed, "Not exactly, I do consider people individually."

Looking at Shu Yu's expression, she continued, "Sister Shu Yu, don't be jealous. You're still number one in my heart."

Shu Yu responded, "..." Oh please, who's jealous.

"This second cousin of yours isn't truly wicked. If it weren't for Zhang Shi and Tao Qin plotting against her first, she wouldn't have fought back. You forming this positive connection is good; if she succeeds in the future, she might remember your kindness."

With Shu Yu's affirmation, Meng Han became delighted, "See? I think the same way. Second cousin endured so much bullying before resorting to these tactics. If she hadn't been pushed to her limit, who would choose such methods? Those people in the village think she has a sinister mind and will harm the villagers in the future; it's really unreasonable."

"So, you came back from Tao Family Village today after hearing such a big gossip?"

It's still quite early for this time.

Meng Han sighed, "Not really. We went to Granduncle's house in the morning, and we planned to visit Aunt's house in the afternoon. But we heard from somewhere that our Meng family received an imperial plaque from the emperor. Suddenly, half the village came around, trying to curry favor with us. We couldn't bear it, so we found an excuse and escaped back home."

Similar to Hedeng Village, Tao Family Village is even closer to the county town, and people who went to the city for visiting relatives on the second day of the lunar new year would naturally hear these rumors.

Meng Han was truly fearful, even Tao Shi, who used to be vain, couldn't handle it.

Fortunately, they didn't have to return often, only visiting during holidays. Meng Han and Meng Qi visited even less frequently.

For Meng Han, the most significant gain today was the knowledge about Tao Family's situation.

At the same time, she felt a bit worried.

"Sister Shu Yu, do you think Tao Qin might come to our house, asking my mother to help her break off the engagement with Master Jin? Now that we've received the imperial plaque, Master Jin would be wary."

Shu Yu raised an eyebrow, "You need to ask your parents about that. If they're unwilling to help, then it won't be an issue. Besides, if Tao Qin wants to break this engagement, I doubt Zhang Shi would be willing to let her."

Zhang Shi married into the Jin family for money. Now that Tao Ling ran away and Tao Qin lost her innocence, if she doesn't marry Master Jin, the dream of a better life for herself and her son would vanish.

Meng Han suddenly realized, "You're right."

On the way back, she did ask her parents about it. Her father didn't express any opinion, but her mother said a few harsh words. She said Tao Qin brought this upon herself, and she couldn't blame Tao Ling.

But although those were her mother's words, she didn't know if her mother would change her mind in the end.

However, Meng Han's worry came true. The next day, Tao Qin indeed sneaked into their house seeking help.

Unfortunately, the moment she entered Meng's front courtyard, Meng Qi dragged her back to Tao Family and made Zhang Shi keep a close eye on her, not allowing her to disturb their lives.

Zhang Shi was furious. She thought Tao Qin had given up, but she hadn't expected her to cause trouble again.

Without any hesitation, she tied up Tao Qin and locked her in a room, waiting for the day of the wedding.