Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!-Chapter 203: Grand Finale Part 2

"Chang Tai, you betrayed me, and now you don’t recognize me!" Xiao Fengxing said angrily, "If I had known you were like this, I should never have favored you in the first place!"

Chang Tai finished eating, wiped his mouth carelessly, and sneered, "Second Young Master, haven’t you told so many lies that even you yourself have been deceived?"

"If it weren’t for you disregarding the days I slaved for you, intending to sell me out, why would I have turned against you? There’s nothing to say about betrayal; you must treat me well first before I can betray you." Chang Tai said coldly, "You said I’d take the blame and you’d rescue me later."

"At first, I believed your nonsense, but fortunately, I realized early. Even if you did save me, I’d still be a sinner out of the public eye, held in your grasp forever and at your mercy. To survive, I’d have to obey you. It’s better this way; at least now I stand in the open, and I can fight for my own life in the northwest, earning myself a possibility for the future."

"In the future, when there is a great amnesty, I will also have a chance to turn my life around," Chang Tai said coldly, "If I were really convicted for you, even with a great amnesty, there wouldn’t be a place for me on the list. Others would be free, but I’d still be a criminal."

"But fortunately, I realized in time." Chang Tai let out a cold laugh, "As for you, even if there is a great amnesty in the future, you will not be included."

"In this life, you’ve used up everyone around you and turned your back heartlessly." Chang Tai said, "Who do you expect to remain loyal to you?"

"Expecting Aunt Liu to still treat you well?" Chang Tai let out a cold laugh, "You must have forgotten that when Aunt Liu was beaten before, you were so afraid of being beaten yourself that you didn’t even dare to protect her."

Chang Tai turned to Aunt Liu and said, "Aunt Liu, if I were you, I’d first protect myself. Expecting Xiao Fengxing? You’re lucky if he doesn’t sell you out. That’s all I have to say."

Chang Tai finished speaking and turned to the government officer, going to talk to them.

Seeing Chang Tai approach, an officer said, "You’re quite kind, reminding that old aunt."

"Just said an extra word," Chang Tai said, "That Aunt Liu may not be a good person, but she was wholeheartedly loyal to Xiao Fengxing. She’s wronged many, but never Xiao Fengxing. Others may treat Aunt Liu poorly, but Xiao Fengxing is her own son, I really can’t stand it."

"However, I’m not a blind saint. Everybody has their own destiny. I reminded her; if she doesn’t listen, I won’t interfere." Chang Tai wiped his face, "I’m not a good person either, I’ve done plenty of shady things for Xiao Fengxing. In the future, even if I’m not a saint, at least I can have a clear conscience."

Before Fu Mingzhu’s marriage, she went into the palace with Fu Shinian to speak with the Empress.

The Empress added more adornments for Fu Mingzhu, specially ordering a Palace Attendant to deliver it to the Fu family.

As they left the palace, it was quite a sight for those who saw them.

As they came out of the Empress’s hall, Xiao Chengyu was already waiting there.

Since Fu Mingzhu was about to get married, it was inconvenient for her to meet Gu Yunze.

Gu Yunze was also dragged back by Mrs. Gu, who pinched his ear, telling him not to always seek out Fu Mingzhu and to think about the reputation of both families, and to bear with it.

So today, only Xiao Chengyu came to receive them.

On the way, Xiao Chengyu told Fu Shinian about the experiences of Xiao Fengxing and Aunt Liu on their journey into exile.

"When I received the letter, they had just arrived," Xiao Chengyu said, "Aunt Liu probably doesn’t have any hopes for Xiao Fengxing anymore; she’s more afraid he might sell her out if anything happens later. So she no longer considers Xiao Fengxing like before."

"Aunt Liu has been assigned to the military to do chores, washing clothes and the like, while Xiao Fengxing has been taken to open up wastelands and plant crops. The two have been separated, and there are no opportunities to meet unless they actively seek a chance to."

"Aunt Liu, who once lived a life of luxury at the marquis’ mansion, can she wash clothes?" Fu Shinian asked curiously.

"Naturally, she can’t, and she’s slow, even ripping several pieces, for which she’s been punished often. Moreover, those working with her know she came from the capital and used to be a concubine, so they’re very disdainful of her. She’s bullied often."

Xiao Chengyu wrote to inquire about their circumstances, but naturally, they couldn’t notice many details, only reporting what they knew.

What’s not mentioned is the bitter cold in the northwest, and letters to the capital take time.

Just in this short time, Aunt Liu’s hands developed frostbite, looking horrible.

Spending her days bent over washing clothes, her back cannot straighten.

Her once tender and plump skin nurtured in the capital has been turned dry and dark by the harsh winds and intense sunlight in the military. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Her face is peeling, and even a bit of water burns fiercely on her skin.

Not to mention smiling, the current Aunt Liu can hardly break into a smile, even without expressions, the wrinkles on her face are deep and pronounced.

Aunt Liu misses the Old Marquis more than ever, crying to the heavens every night, lamenting why the Old Marquis left so early, leaving her to suffer here now.

Her crying often disturbs others’ rest, leading to quarrels, and she’s even been beaten.

As for Xiao Fengxing, he’s not doing much better.

He doesn’t know how to farm either, swinging a hoe under the scorching sun daily, how can he bear it?

Having been a young lord living in luxury in the capital, even if he learned some martial arts, compared to farming, he’s not strong enough.

One day while farming, he even fainted from exhaustion.

Xiao Fengxing thought of attempting a comeback but didn’t expect Chang Tai to rise much faster than him.

Chang Tai had already become a head, overseeing their work.

Chang Tai was especially strict with Xiao Fengxing, watching him closely, not allowing any laziness.

Xiao Fengxing even tried to escape but was caught by Chang Tai, who reported him immediately.

Xiao Fengxing was punished with military sticks.

He wasn’t able to heal properly, resulting in a limp leg, making escape difficult for him in the future.

Upon hearing that Xiao Fengxing was not doing well, Fu Shinian felt relieved.

Time flew by quickly, and it felt like no time had passed before the day of Fu Mingzhu’s wedding arrived.

The night before the wedding, Fu Shinian ran to find Fu Mingzhu, wanting to sleep together.

Fu Shinian hugged Fu Mingzhu and said, "Before, whenever I missed my sister, I could come anytime. But starting tomorrow, I can’t do that anymore!"

Thinking of Fu Mingzhu not being in the residence, wanting to talk to her but not finding her.

Nor could she, like before, pull Fu Mingzhu out to mess around, go flower viewing.

Even shopping, the two always did it together, inseparable.

Fu Shinian couldn’t help but get teary-eyed, "Sister, I’m going to miss you so much."

"Me too, just thinking about moving to a new place, even if the Gu family is good, I still feel uneasy." Fu Mingzhu said, hugging Fu Shinian.