The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1508 - 1592: Not So Easily Forgotten
"That person married me, but then hastily left, only sending word of their death. In the letter, she said if I see this letter, it must mean she’s already dead. She anticipated some events and told me to forget her, to seek another good wife. But emotions are not something you can want just because you wish to, nor forget just because you want to. I can’t withdraw my feelings; I wander the world, seeking. I wish to know where she is. Even if she is dead, I want to offer incense for her, but I’ve been disappointed again and again, and by the end I’ve grown utterly hopeless, so I settled in Kaoshan Village."
"That person was too mysterious for me; I once speculated about her identity. I thought I would never again intersect with her life or afterlife, until by chance, I learned of the Royal Family intrigue for the throne among several princesses in the capital."
Xiao Qingyao gradually lowered his gaze, a sorrowful smile on his face, "Prince Meng is her sister. I didn’t expect that after avoiding Yuanjing from a young age, I would eventually come full circle and become entangled with Yuanjing. She was the Sixth Princess of the dynasty, killed by the Eighth Princess, and she once belonged to the Ninth Princess’s faction!"
Xiao Qingyao painfully closed his eyes briefly, "I aim for nothing much, just that what Lao Ba did to my wife, I wish to do to her. My wife died so miserably, and I can’t swallow this grievance. As such a bright and noble person, she should never have met such an end!"
Zhi Chen listened quietly, not surprised by what Xiao Qingyao revealed. Because he already learned from Yixuan’s mouth that Lao San, Shujun, had encountered Xiao Qingyao before, and of Xiao Qingyao disguising himself as Doctor Yao and hiding in the Prince Meng Mansion.
"You came to the Prince Meng Mansion firstly because Prince Meng is the legitimate sister of your wife, and secondly because Prince Meng holds power, thinking you could approach Lao Ba through Prince Meng and then strike at Lao Ba?"
"Indeed." Xiao Qingyao answered with calm restraint, but he also knew that all of this was merely his wishful thinking.
Actually, at first, he wanted to strike at Prince Meng. He didn’t understand why, since Prince Meng and his deceased wife were biological sisters, the one he loved died so tragically while Prince Meng survived by chance. Before entering the Prince Meng Mansion, what he knew of Prince Meng was always about a person with a wayward nature, a Leisurely Prince, yet seemingly had a good relationship with the Eighth Princess. Hence, at that time, he was dissatisfied with Prince Meng and held some resentment toward the sister because of his wife. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
However, after truly entering the Prince Mansion, he acted cautiously, afraid of making mistakes, but gradually realized that the rumors heard were not true.
Prince Meng, the sister of his beloved, was actually enduring humiliation, not without hatred, but wisely hiding it for greater schemes.
Zhi Chen pondered, "Why didn’t you acknowledge your relationship with Prince Meng? After all, given your identity, your relationship... you should be Prince Meng’s brother-in-law."
Xiao Qingyao smirked, "Brother-in-law?" He sighed, "I cannot bear that title."
The Fifth Imperial Princess traveled in disguise and met him. Though she married him, it was not recorded on the Royal Family Jade Dishware, so he was not considered a member of the Royal Family.
Furthermore, since he learned of the Fifth Imperial Princess’s identity, he also understood some other matters.
For instance, the Fifth Imperial Princess’s main husband, concubine, and the numerous male lovers she collected over the years.
He wants to avenge her only because of love. As for the identity of brother-in-law? He actually doesn’t care. In truth, he must admit, he is quite bitter and also resentful.
