Grudge Breaker

Chapter 321: Gear of Destiny
What does she want to "ask" for?
Qin Huan looked at Song Weichen, who was silent and silent with his head lowered, with a look of scrutiny in his eyes.

She couldn't be wishful thinking, asking for treatment as an equal to Xueying's wife, right?

But this girl is very smart and she definitely has this self-awareness.

Could it be...?
The territory lord thought to himself, could it be that she had already understood his hidden meaning and decided to leave Mo Tingfeng and choose to enter the territory lord's mansion, wanting to have a status after following him?

In fact, although Qin Huan has not married for so many years, it does not mean that he has no women outside. However, without exception, they are all kept in secluded places and have never set foot in the Lord's Mansion, let alone the status of wife or concubine.

From this perspective, it is not wrong to say that Qin Huan treats Song Weichen specially. After all, he gave her the right to live in the Lord's Mansion.

But if you want to go further, and dream of a name...

Qin Huan showed a hint of mockery and disdain on his face.
Women, don't be too greedy.
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"I respectfully wish the Princess and Lord Si Chen a long and harmonious marriage."

The moment the words came out of his mouth, Song Weichen's heart shattered into pieces.

She could no longer fulfill Sang Pu's regret that spanned a thousand years. Not only that, Song Weichen felt that he had added another thousand years of regret.

For some reason, the days when they were in the illusion of Huangjia Village suddenly flashed through her mind.

Mo Tingfeng, dressed in a coarse linen shirt, went boating on Mian Lake to catch grass carp, while she was by the lake, chasing shrimps, crabs, and snails while playing in the water while waiting for him to come back. Then they went to the woods behind the house to pick wild mushrooms and catch pheasants, and together they developed the "hot pot base" and had a "BBQ" with Huang Yingyun and her husband on a starry summer night.

It is indeed an illusion created by the Seven Ghost Lords with their entire life’s efforts, it is so beautiful that it seems unreal.

It’s just a pity that they are in reality…

[It seems like I haven’t had enough time to start properly, it seems like it’s too late to start properly]

Song Weichen's face had long lost its color, but it was not noticeable because of the makeup. She pursed her trembling lips and finally finished the rest of her words.
"I beg the Lord of the Territory to do me a favor: if Tingfeng comes back and mistakenly thinks that the person he is to marry is a commoner girl, please... don't expose him for the time being."

"I dare not lie. Tingfeng originally wanted to ask the territory master to grant us a marriage tonight. But this change happened suddenly. I am worried that he would be upset if he knew the truth. If it gets out, I am afraid that you will become a laughing stock."

"So it's better to be vague and let him accept the engagement tonight in front of everyone. That way, even if they find something unusual later - don't you know Tingfeng's character? He is very responsible and his word is his bond. At that time, since he has personally accepted the engagement in front of everyone, he will definitely not regret it in a big way."

These words left Qin Huan stunned. He never expected that what Song Weichen wanted had nothing to do with her.

"…Is this what you want?"

"Yes, this is what I want."

Not only Qin Huan was puzzled, but Qin Xueying was also secretly surprised after hearing what Song Weichen said. What was she doing? She clearly loved Mo Tingfeng very much, but after being robbed of her love in public, she did not fight for it, and even took the initiative to pave the way for herself?
What is she thinking?

However, Qin Xueying still had some self-awareness. She knew that what Song Weichen said was true. If she talked about the engagement openly, tonight might end in a farce.

But Qin Huan didn't think so.

In the final analysis, the territory master simply didn't believe that Mo Tingfeng would refute the marriage proposal in public. Being able to marry the eldest princess was already a great blessing, and it was paving the way for his bright future - going to the upper realm to hold an important position, entering the immortal register and becoming a true lord was just around the corner. How could he, as Si Chen, not understand that?

Oh, they are little women with little vision who think that men’s territory is only as big as their back garden.

"Miss Sangpu, you worry too much."

"Besides, marriage is such a big deal, how can we not be clear about the details? However, I will allow you to ask for it again because you are thinking about Xueying."

……

Song Weichen suddenly understood.

The reason why the lord of the territory took the initiative to announce his marriage to the eldest princess when Mo Tingfeng was absent was not because he had planned it for a long time, but because he simply didn't care.

In Qin Huan's eyes, marriage is nothing more than a long-term strategic cooperation to evaluate the usefulness of both parties, and has nothing to do with love.

The fact that he was betrothing his daughter to Mo Tingfeng showed that he thought highly of him and that a man of insight and understanding is a wise man. He bet that Mo Tingfeng would be so grateful to him that he would not have time to refuse.

"Heh..." Song Weichen couldn't help but laugh softly. She had been enduring for too long and suddenly wanted to just ignore it and watch a good show of being slapped in the face.

Fuck the word “accomplishment”! These two words are not even in my dictionary!
"What the Lord of the Territory has taught me is that I shouldn't be self-righteous."

She rolled her eyes and thought, since Lao Deng kept asking her to "beg" for something, she might as well speak up while the iron is hot. As the old saying goes, if you don't take what heaven gives you, you will suffer the consequences.

"Lord, can I ask for a talisman? I am short-sighted and my words and deeds are inappropriate. I am afraid that I will make you and the princess angry in the future, so I want to ask for a penalty-free card to protect me in advance."

Qin Huan smiled. That’s right. It’s human nature to have fears and desires.

How can there be anyone who doesn't consider himself but only cares about others?

In comparison, the hypocritical "concern for the eldest princess' reputation" just now was really pretentious, and this blatant pursuit was more pleasing.

"That's right."

Qin Huan took out an exquisite token engraved with the family crest from his bosom and handed it to Song Weichen.
"No one who wears this item shall be punished. Keep it."

"Thank you for your grace, Lord Territory Master!"

Song Weichen took it with a smile. Qin Xueying, who was standing by, saw it and a hint of barely perceptible jealousy flashed across her eyes. She immediately changed her expression and took Song Weichen's hand affectionately.

"Sister Sang Pu, from now on you and I are a family, and we should be as close as sisters."

"Sister, think about it carefully. Since you and Brother Feng are truly in love, and Lord Si Chen wants to grant us a marriage first, why don't we just follow your advice today and ask Father to make the marriage as vague as possible. After all, harmony is the most important thing in a family."

Qin Xueying said as she clenched Song Weichen's hand, using the force to pull her down, and together they knelt down to pay homage to the territory master.
"Please grant me your blessing, Father!"

The eldest princess's move kills three birds with one stone.

First, he confused people and made Mo Tingfeng think that he was marrying Song Weichen, so that he would happily accept the order and express gratitude, and everyone was happy.

Secondly, it made it clear that Song Weichen was Mo Tingfeng's concubine, which apparently cut off the possibility between Qin Huan and Song Weichen.

Thirdly, it completely cut off the possibility for Song Weichen to live in the Lord’s Mansion.

After so many years, how could Qin Xueying not know that Qin Huan had countless women outside, but as long as he didn't make it public, he could maintain his image as a loving wife - she needed a father with a perfect reputation, both for his career and for her status.

Qin Xueying would never allow any woman, or their offspring, to come to the Lord's Mansion to threaten her dignity as the eldest princess.

……

Faced with the eldest princess's outrageous actions, Song Weichen had only one word in his mind: absolute.

Otherwise, she deserved to be the eldest princess. With just a few words, she convinced the lord of the territory, allowing her to watch less of the drama of Mo Tingfeng throwing a tantrum and refusing marriage.

But then again, does she really... want to watch this scene that much?

Song Weichen smiled self-deprecatingly and sadly, no, she didn't want to.

Let’s wait until after the Chinese Valentine’s Day, if… Mo Tingfeng still remembers her by then.

In a trance, Song Weichen recalled the novels of Thomas Hardy that he had read before, in which a word often appeared, "the gears of fate."

Destiny is a silent machine, its gears meshing and running, galloping forward.

She sighed deeply, unable to help complaining,
"It's a pity that the gears of my destiny haven't turned at all, and the chain of my life is about to fall apart."
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"What are you thinking about?"

Mo Tingfeng took a few steps towards the main seat, subconsciously reaching out to pull Song Weichen to his side, but found that Song Weichen did not follow him. Turning his head, he saw that she was still standing there in a daze, so he turned back to look for her.

"Nothing, I was just wondering when the banquet will end. Tonight... is so long."