Jiang Nuan’s smile deepened, her voice chilling, “What she did is far more disgusting than ruining our marital relationship!”
“Sister…”
“Enough, Mu Jiuchen isn’t here, so you don’t have to pretend to be so intimate. If you’re not disgusted, then I am,” Jiang Nuan’s cold voice cut off Chu Yunying.
Chu Yunying stopped pretending. With Mu Jiuchen gone, she revealed her true colors.
“Jiang Nuan, Chen Gege and I were together last night. Look at these marks~ These are marks left by Chen Gege. I’m younger than you, and I’m prettier than you…”
“You are indeed younger than me, but are you sure you’re prettier than me?” Jiang Nuan interrupted with a laugh, her eyes full of mockery.
Chu Yunying’s face paled. Compared to Jiang Nuan, her face was utterly unremarkable! It made her feel ashamed of herself!
“Jiang Nuan, Chen Gege and I are truly in love. You are merely a substitute. The person Chen Gege truly loves has always been me.”
Chu Yunying spoke with conviction. An Ran was right, as long as she could get to Jiang Nuan, she and Mu Jiuchen would have hope. Even if there was no hope, she didn’t want Mu Jiuchen to love anyone else.
Mu Jiuchen had promised to be responsible for her but had ignored her completely. Did he think showering her with living expenses was enough? Her father had died for him. Even marrying her wouldn't repay that debt of gratitude. If Mu Jiuchen didn’t marry her, he was unworthy of happiness!
Jiang Nuan sneered, “Substitute? So, you’re saying I should make way for you?”
“If Sister has any self-awareness, she’ll propose a divorce. When Chen Gege and I get married, we’ll send you an invitation.”
Chu Yunying still maintained an innocent and pure demeanor. Her pure and alluring appearance was indeed very appealing to men. She lowered her head slightly, then smiled happily, saying to Jiang Nuan word by word, “Perhaps I’m already pregnant with Chen Gege’s child?”
Jiang Nuan listened impassively, “Then we’ll talk after you’ve given birth.”
Chu Yunying was stunned. Jiang Nuan’s reaction was not what she had expected. Shouldn’t she have gotten angry, run down, grabbed her by the hair, and argued with her like a shrew? She had been hit by Jiang Nuan, and she had run to Chen Gege to complain, and to confuse Mu Jiuchen. But Jiang Nuan was surprisingly calm.
“Yingying, Nuannuan, please don’t argue anymore. This situation is quite unexpected. Yingying, what you’re doing is wrong. You clearly know that Ninth Master and Nuannuan are married!”
Chu Yunying looked at her aggrievedly, “But Chen Gege loves me. We were together. Chen Gege said he married Jiang Nuan only because she gave birth to his child, and he only felt responsible for Jiang Nuan, but the person he truly loves in his heart is me.”
Chu Yunying looked deeply into Ye Anran’s eyes. Calling Ye Anran over today was not for nothing. Seeing Ye Anran hesitate, Chu Yunying instantly planted a suggestion in her mind.
Jiang Nuan carefully observed Chu Yunying’s actions, her brow furrowing. What was she doing? A few seconds later, Ye Anran looked at Jiang Nuan somewhat blankly, her words sharp, “Jiang Nuan, I think Yingying is right. It’s wrong of you to prevent two people who love each other from being together. Look at the marks on Yingying. Would Mu Jiuchen be so vigorous if he didn’t love her?”
“Don’t think you can use the child to keep Ninth Master. Jiang Nuan, you should step aside. Yingying is the most suitable woman for Mu Jiuchen.”
Jiang Nuan: “…” What was wrong with Ye Anran all of a sudden? She basically understood Ye Anran’s plan. From the day she returned, Ye Anran had approached her with the intention of “getting along well” and wouldn’t easily fall out with her. She had originally planned for Ye Anran to reveal her true colors first, and then expose the mastermind. She knew Ye Anran was waiting for an opportunity. The fact that she suddenly fell out with her today implied that Chu Yunying and Ye Anran were not allies.
“Miss Ye! Whether I divorce my husband or not has nothing to do with you. You can leave now.” Jiang Nuan had learned what she wanted to know and saw no need to prolong the confrontation. The matter she had entrusted to Number One would also have news today. Ye Anran’s information would also be sent over.
Chu Yunying smiled confidently, “Jiang Nuan, we’ll just have to wait and see. I’ll bring Chen Gege’s son to show off to you.”
Chu Yunying walked out with her head held high. Jiang Nuan caught a glimpse of a dark shadow flashing by the doorway and her lips curved. Chu Yunying reached the door and heard Jiang Nuan’s sudden voice, “Alright, add a paternity test then.”
Chu Yunying: “…”
Ye Anran’s expression was grim. What had she just done? For a moment, her mind had gone blank. After the two of them left, a tall figure walked in.
Jiang Nuan looked at Mu Jiuchen with a half-smile, “Why are you back? Afraid I’ll bully your woman?”
Mu Jiuchen strode over and hugged her with concern, “I’m sorry, wife, I was really wrong this time.”
Jiang Nuan: “Wrong about what?”
Mu Jiuchen let go of her, remained silent, then lowered his head and kissed her lips, their embrace deep and lingering. He finally released her, his dark eyes filled with concern as he looked at her. “I was wrong to believe what I saw. It will never happen again.” He had already reached the first floor and suddenly saw Chu Yunying and Ye Anran coming up. Thinking of the misunderstanding between him and Nuannuan, he followed them up. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known his wife had endured such grievances.
Mu Jiuchen felt very guilty. “Wife, do you know how tormented I am when you’re angry?”
Jiang Nuan said coldly, “I heard you two had a fierce time the night before last. The love marks on Chu Yunying are all your love!”
Mu Jiuchen: “…”
“Nuannuan.” He looked at her exasperatedly, “Do you have to say these things to anger me?”
“Yes! Whatever grievances I suffered from Chu Yunying, you have to endure. The flirtations were brought by you, and I still have to shield you from them?” Jiang Nuan watched him believe her, and the anger that had been building up inside her instantly disappeared, her smile now relieved.
“Okay! I’ll handle this matter,” Mu Jiuchen sat on the edge of the bed, “Where’s Yunyun?” Suddenly not seeing his little princess, Mu Jiuchen panicked.
Jiang Nuan pointed to the inner ward, “I asked someone to move her into the inner room to rest, as I was afraid of disturbing Yunyun’s sleep.”
“Mm! I asked Chen Feng to investigate the place where you had the accident. The other party erased all traces, and the police are also investigating.” Jiang Nuan wanted to tell him about Hong Bin, but then she saw Li Yanheng and Rong Yin entering through the doorway.
“Brother, Sister-in-law.” Li Yanheng’s handsome face was filled with guilt, and he dared not look at Mu Jiuchen, lowering his head. Rong Yin walked past Mu Jiuchen, looking at Jiang Nuan with concern, “How did you end up like this again? What’s the use of marrying a husband if he can’t even protect you?”
Jiang Nuan: “…” Why was this person looking for a beating right off the bat? Mu Jiuchen’s expression turned grim as he glanced at Rong Yin. Rong Yin was not afraid of Mu Jiuchen! What he said was the truth. He had been on a business trip yesterday and flew back early this morning.
Rong Yin asked, “Have the culprits been caught?”