RPAGF Chapter 8: The Relationship Ends
Chapter 8: The Relationship Ends
Wen Shu also thought that this beating was inevitable.
Regardless of how much falsehood Mimi and Sister Xiong conflated in their words, the fact remains that she had a relationship with Sheng Tingwang.
Let's fight then.
Anyway, it's over between her and Sheng Li.
That beating is over.
Her relationship with the Sheng family has come to an end.
"Grandpa, this can't be entirely Shuyi's fault. It's because I neglected her that she... Grandpa, if you want to hit someone, hit me instead. I'll take all of this for Shuyi."
Sheng Li knelt down beside Wen Shuyi with a thud.
Wen Shu was also surprised.
What is he up to now?
"What does this have to do with you? If there is any connection, it's..." Sheng Zongjie's gaze shifted from his son to Sheng Tingwang's face.
He did not name names directly.
Old Master Sheng and everyone present knew the truth.
Old Master Sheng sighed, his eyes filled with disappointment as he looked at Sheng Tingwang. "This is utterly outrageous. Sheng Tingwang, tell me, what exactly happened?"
At this moment, Sheng Tingwang's expression was unusually calm.
There was no embarrassment, nor any awkwardness.
So calm.
The usually calm Wen Shuyi was actually a little flustered.
"Tell me, what's going on between you and Shuyi? Did anything happen between you two...?" Old Master Sheng wasn't against Sheng Ting seeking out women, but Wen Shuyi was Sheng Li's future wife. If this got out, it would only ruin the Sheng family's reputation. "Sister Xiong just said that Shuyi entered your room, so it was her initiative?"
Wen Shuyi decided to admit it directly, "Grandpa, it's me..."
Before she could finish speaking, Sheng Tingwang said in an extremely indifferent tone, "I was the one who seduced her."
"Grandpa, did you hear that? It's not Shu Yide's fault at all. It's Sheng Tingwang, that traitor. He even bullies my future wife. He did it on purpose. What do you suggest we do? I'll listen to you."
Sheng Li felt so wronged that she was about to cry.
Everyone present hoped that Sheng Tingwang could provide a reasonable explanation.
It was not in vain that the Sheng family had shown him such kindness in raising him.
"Tingwang, you've lived a life of danger, you value your reputation more than your life. You wouldn't do something so shameful for a woman. Tell me your reasons, and I'll stand up for you."
Grandpa Sheng implied that this shouldn't have happened was Wen Shuyi's fault.
Wen Shu also admitted his mistake.
She was quite happy to be able to leave the Sheng family.
"Grandpa, this has nothing to do with Third Master, it's my fault..."
Wen Shuyi just wanted to end this as soon as possible; she was prepared to be hit or scolded.
"It has nothing to do with Wen Shuyi. I forced her into this relationship. She is the victim," Sheng Tingwang threw away his cane and knelt down in front of Old Master Sheng. "I will let you do whatever you want with me."
Wen Shuyi's lips parted slightly.
Whether it's voluntary or involuntary, there's an element of mutual consent involved.
Coercion, on the other hand, means taking all the responsibility upon oneself.
Does Sheng Tingwang not know what the consequences will be if he says such things?
"Grandpa, you didn't expect Sheng Tingwang to be so dissolute, did you? He simply doesn't respect you or the Sheng family. I can swallow this grievance, but I feel sorry for Shuyi, and also... for your reputation, for the reputation of the Sheng family..."
Sheng Li glared at Sheng Tingwang, wishing he could raise his hand to hit him.
It's hard not to seek justice for Old Master Sheng.
"Sheng Tingwang, you...you've disappointed me so much." Old Master Sheng wanted to protect him, but couldn't find a reason. "Tingwang, I brought you back to the Sheng family and raised you as my own son. I know you're of marriageable age. If you have your eye on a girl, you can tell me. You shouldn't..."
The old man was heartbroken.
He didn't ask any further questions.
He raised his finger and said, "Leave Zongjie and Ali here. The rest of you, get out. Zongjie, bring out the family law."
Sheng Li felt that his opportunity had come. He wanted to take this chance to get revenge for the beating he had received. "Grandpa, you are old and have just recovered from your illness. I can carry out the family discipline on your behalf."
The Sheng family's rules were so strict that even a strong man couldn't withstand more than a few blows.
If it were hit on a delicate woman like Wen Shuyi, she would be crippled if not killed.
She was feeling uneasy.
His fingertips gripped the hem of his pants tightly, and fear spread from the soles of his feet throughout his body.
"Grandpa," Sheng Tingwang glanced at Wen Shuyi and pleaded with Grandpa Sheng, "This is my responsibility. Wen Shuyi is the victim. Besides, she is not a member of the Sheng family. I hope you will only punish me."
Old Master Sheng also harbored resentment towards Wen Shu.
But Sheng Tingwang was right. Wen Shuyi hadn't married into the Sheng family, so if she misused the family rules, the Wen family wouldn't be able to explain themselves.
"Wen Shuyi, you can go out now."
Sheng Li hurriedly helped Wen Shuyi up, his voice gentle and tender. "Shuyi, wait outside for a moment. I'll come out to find you after I finish carrying out the family discipline for Grandpa. Be good."
The falsehoods and lies disgusted even Wen Shuyi.
He shrugged, avoided Sheng Li, and turned to walk out.
……
Unrelated people were asked to go outside.
The second wife couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.
"Sister-in-law, you've not raised a daughter-in-law for yourselves, you've clearly raised a sheep for that wolf Sheng Tingwang. You've done all this for someone else's benefit, I feel so sorry for you."
Zhou Wenyue practically has the word "joke" written all over her forehead.
Li Shuping felt stifled.
Having been married into the Sheng family for so many years, she has always set an example in everything she does, just in case the second wife finds fault with her.
In recent years.
Grandpa Sheng is quite old and is either sick or recuperating. During this time, she has been taking care of him day and night, almost turning herself into a mummy.
The second wife would bring some things to visit him.
He didn't exert any effort at all.
I've had a problem with my sister-in-law for a long time.
She's being sarcastic and sarcastic here.
"Yes, I really did a lot of work but didn't get any credit, unlike you, Wen Yue, who doesn't have a son and therefore doesn't have this kind of trouble."
Zhou Wenyue felt a surge of anger.
I almost swore.
"So what if you have a son? Do you think you can have sons generation after generation? Who do you think you are?"
Zhou Wenyue got angry and turned away, refusing to speak to Li Shuping anymore.
Wen Shu also felt uneasy.
I can't hear other people arguing at all.
Shen Xinwan walked over and stood beside her. "When did you and Sheng Tingwang start dating? But he's quite a man; he took the blame himself. I just don't know if his body can handle it. After all, the Sheng family's rules..."
Shen Xinwan covered her lips and chuckled twice, her expression ambiguous.
Wen Shuyi didn't know what side Shen Xinwan was on when she said such things.
But she really wasn't in the mood to argue with Shen Xinwan right now, and she was more worried about Sheng Tingwang. "...Don't just say half of what you mean. What do you know?"
"You seem to care about him quite a bit, huh?" Shen Xinwan said with a smile, arms crossed. "Don't let Sheng Tingwang's seemingly strong and vigorous appearance fool you. I heard that he was injured abroad and when he was sent back to Huacheng that year, all his internal organs shifted, and he had so many wounds that you couldn't see a single patch of normal skin. He was in critical condition for three days and three nights before he was brought back to life. Since then, he's been lame, crippled, and severely weakened..."
"...If the Sheng family were to punish him, whether he would survive is truly unknown."
Shen Xinwan shook her head.
It seemed like Sheng Tingwang's death was imminent.