Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s-Chapter 436 - 421 Knows the Truth

"This is my home, not a place for you to act out." Ye Binyi fearlessly glanced in that direction with arrogance. "Sangsang, tell your relatives to leave. Are you deaf, mute, or paralyzed?"

This one sentence, coupled with the earlier argument, made the tension so thick it was bound to erupt.

Who struck first remained unclear, but the next moment Grandma Tian and Ye Binyi were locked in a physical altercation. Within the blink of an eye, Tian Sangsang rushed over, distressed to the point her head felt like it was about to explode, nerves stretched to their limit. "Mom, Grandma, let’s solve this with words! Don’t do this, please, stop fighting!"

Overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, Sangsang attempted to pull them apart. Pulling from her grandmother’s side proved futile as her strength wasn’t nearly enough. Aiding Ye Binyi on the other side posed risks of aggravating her fragile state. Seeing Grandma Tian’s hand about to land on Ye Binyi’s face, some unknown surge of power erupted in Tian Sangsang as she shouted, "Stop fighting!"

The sharpness in her voice carried everything she had. As her hands worked frantically to separate the two, she realized something amiss and glanced downward—Ye Binyi had been flung onto the floor. The chill of panic coursed through her veins as her blood froze. She crouched down in alarm. "Mom! Are you okay?!" Heaven help her, what had she done? She hadn’t meant to.

She began reaching out to help Ye Binyi up, but someone burst through the doorway, faster than her. Tian Sangsang’s face went pale as she recognized the side profile of the person.

"Mom, Mom..."

Ye Binyi gasped for breath with difficulty before suddenly losing consciousness. Jiang Jinghuai swiftly scooped her up, and Uncle Wang had the car ready outside. Before leaving, Jiang Jinghuai turned back to glance, and the icy cold in his eyes was piercing.

Tian Sangsang remained frozen in her prior posture, tears hitting the floor one after another. Her mind was muddled, consumed by heartbreak that twisted her insides raw. Her awareness waned; her whole being felt light and detached.

She struggled to prop herself up, managing only to stand briefly before her vision went black. All strength abandoned her as her body tilted over uncontrollably and consciousness left her.

"Mom!"

"Sangsang! Sangsang!"

**

With both his mother and wife hospitalized, Jiang Jinghuai, a capable man in any other situation, was at his wits’ end.

His aunt had arrived, allowing Grandma Tian to head back home. She would take over the caretaking duties for now.

Ye Binyi’s fainting wasn’t caused by the fall, nor was it directly linked to Tian Sangsang. The incident stemmed from her heightened emotions. Ye Binyi suffered from an illness requiring a tranquil and peaceful life, yet she repeatedly allowed herself to succumb to rage.

Jiang Jinghuai sat beside the bed and stared at his mother’s face. For years, she had been calm and composed; when did she become hysterical like this? Perhaps it was from the day he brought his wife home.

All of this was his fault. He knew it, and it wasn’t tied to his wife.

As her son, he hadn’t just failed; he had been deeply unfilial. He knew his mother’s emotional wound but still chose a path that provoked her by bringing someone like Sangsang into the family. He could have chosen not to return to Beijing; he and Sangsang could have stayed in East Sea or X Province, saving everyone from this misery.

In the quiet hospital room, far removed from the bustle outside, the stark white environment reflected into his eyes as Jiang Jinghuai reminisced about numerous events. He stood up only when his aunt entered the room.

It was clear his aunt had something to say. To avoid disturbing Ye Binyi, Jiang Jinghuai followed her out.

"Jinghuai, I’ll stay here and watch over your mother. Since she’s recovering well, you should go check on Sangsang."

Jiang Jinghuai froze momentarily, uncertain of how to face Tian Sangsang. He felt both sides needed time to cool down. She seemed deeply hurt by him. He seemed deeply hurt by her.

"Sigh—" His aunt sighed. "I never imagined Binyi would be so obsessive." All these disputes, harming both others and herself. Torn family relations—what was the point?

If her grievances had been vented, wasn’t it time to let go? 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"You spend most of your time in the military and rarely come home. I don’t know how much you’re aware of the family situation, and it’s a tough spot for you to be caught between two women. But there are things I must say to you."

"Auntie, please speak," Jiang Jinghuai replied, pressing his lips together and forcing his fatigued face into a semblance of alertness. What was hidden in her words? Had he overlooked something?

"What I’m about to say, I hope won’t affect your relationship with Binyi. Her emotional wound is something this whole family is aware of, and her actions can be understood. But sometimes, she truly takes things too far. I also hope you don’t let Sangsang suffer—I’ve seen the unfair treatment she’s endured."

Jiang Jinghuai’s gaze deepened, and he asked in a low voice, "What happened to Sangsang?"

"I can’t speak to all that goes on at home, but I’ll share what I’ve witnessed," his aunt said. "The first time you brought Sangsang to meet your uncle, you weren’t around later, so Sangsang stayed with us. Binyi commented that Sangsang, being from the countryside, was impulsive and needed her temperament refined—she asked us all to help. During conversations, Sangsang would stand by quietly. When someone mentioned being thirsty, everyone would call for Sangsang to fetch water—even Binyi had cups brought for herself and drank them, asking Sangsang to handle it all. Later, Binyi suddenly wanted Osmanthus cake and had Sangsang buy some from Zhenwei House. After hours of effort, Sangsang returned with the cake, only for Binyi to claim she was full and didn’t want any. We all saw this. Sangsang has an endlessly good temperament, respectful toward Binyi, and never once complained throughout. Did you know about this?"

Did Sangsang mention this to you?

Jiang Jinghuai frowned, his hands clenched in fury. He recalled that day—when he returned, she had been crying, her hand scraped from a fall. At the time, he believed her explanation that it was an accident. But now, if he couldn’t piece together why she had fallen, he wouldn’t deserve to call himself a man!

It turned out that she had simply chosen not to speak...

His aunt observed his expression, finding her answer in his reaction. She continued, "Then there was the incident when Wenxiu returned. Sangsang, your mother, and Wenxiu attended Old Hua’s birthday banquet. During the party, Lu Chi’s wife’s bracelet went missing, stirring a commotion as the women fixated on the issue. All the evidence pointed to Sangsang. Wenxiu adamantly accused her, claiming to have seen it herself. Sangsang was subjected to having her bag searched and her body inspected, but nothing came up. Instead, Lu Chi’s wife’s bracelet was found in Wenxiu’s bag. I suspect Sangsang had long known Wenxiu was targeting her and employed some clever tactic to avoid Wenxiu’s scheme."

"Wenxiu has a deceitful heart. She might have done even more to provoke Sangsang."

...

"You and Sangsang are good kids. I hope you can both live well," his aunt said sincerely. "As husband and wife, you need to communicate more and let each other in. You’re in a military marriage and don’t see much of each other, which makes communication even more crucial. Don’t let suspicion and resentment drive a wedge between you. That’s all. Go see her. What I’ve told you might only scratch the surface; she could be carrying even more in her heart."

His aunt re-entered the hospital room, leaving the space to Jiang Jinghuai.