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"Exactly, didn't you hear what that woman said? Her daughter-in-law held up half the sky for him, working hard to take care of the family, just so her husband could focus on earning a reputation. And now that the man has gained some status, he turned his back on her, heartless as a wolf and ruthless as a dog!"
"His wife is truly pitiable, to be married to such a man is sheer bad luck. What's the use of reading so many books for a man like that? It's all like feeding it to a dog."
Qiao Yuanzhen's face was so dark it seemed as if it could drip ink, his whole body trembling, and with a glassy glare at Muniang, he stormed off the stage and ran away.
But Muniang couldn't feel any joy in her heart; now that Qiao Yuanzhen has set his sights on climbing up the social ladder, wouldn't Qinghe's situation become even more difficult?
Thinking of this, Muniang couldn't help but sigh.
Erliang approached and asked, "My lady, why are you unhappy?"
