boyutpedia Chapter 194 I Can't Believe Anymore
Chapter 194 I Can't Believe Anymore
Upon hearing Wen Zongji's words, Pei Rujing's heart raced for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked up at him, her gaze complex: "I can no longer tell which of your words are true and which are false?"
Wen Zongji's face stiffened: "What I just said was from the bottom of my heart."
Pei Rujing said, "Last night, when I was talking to you about the medical book, I was thinking that as long as you gave me an explanation, I would believe you, but you wouldn't be honest with me at all."
They were even trying to gloss over the matter.
Wen Zongji explained, "It's not that I don't want our child, but you are still young, and giving birth at this age would be very dangerous. I was thinking of having a child in a few years."
Why didn't you say so last night?
"I'm worried you'll think I'm just trying to fool you."
Pei Rujing gave a bitter smile: "Do you know that even if you lie to me, I will believe you?"
Wen Zongji pursed his lips and said, "Now I know."
Pei Rujing stood up: "But I can't believe it anymore."
After saying that, Pei Rujing turned and left.
Wen Zongji quickly stood up and pulled her back: "Wife—"
"You make me feel like my past self was a joke, and what I thought was mutual affection was just a one-man show."
Pei Rujing turned to look at him, her eyes filled with unfathomable sorrow: "Wen Zongji, my heart aches so much."
Wen Zongji was startled.
Pei Rujing shook off his hand and walked out quickly.
Wen Zongji looked down at his hands, then slapped himself hard.
An Feng was startled and instinctively took a step forward, but was stopped by Chang Dong.
Chang Dongchong shook his head.
Such matters are not for servants to meddle in.
Wen Zongji clenched his fist.
For the first time, he realized he was a complete jerk!
He had always considered himself more rational and mature than Pei Rujing, presumptuously defining their relationship. Even though he knew Pei Rujing was in love with him, he was still stingy with his feelings, fooling himself with his seemingly perfect theory of responsibility.
Even though they had a fight last night, he felt at peace while waiting for Pei Rujing to have breakfast.
He thought that as long as he expressed his feelings, Pei Rujing would forgive him.
Seeing the pain in Pei Rujing's eyes just now, he realized that some damage, once caused, cannot be ignored.
Just like how he had deceived Pei Rujing too many times, no matter how sincere his confession was just now, Pei Rujing dared not believe it anymore.
Wen Zongji closed his eyes in pain.
Make your own way!
Who can he blame?
……
Inner room
Pei Rujing could only sit on the couch for a short while before she couldn't sit any longer.
The room was filled with Wen Zongji's presence; she felt like she was suffocating if she stayed in it for too long.
"Qinghe, pack your things, I'm going back to the princess's residence for a few days."
Qinghe glanced at Granny Feng: "Yes."
Granny Feng walked up to Pei Rujing and said, "Princess..."
Pei Rujing instructed, "You must not tell Mother about my affair with him."
Granny Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Yes, Your Highness."
The eldest princess dotes on Pei Rujing the most. If she knew that Pei Rujing had suffered such injustice, she would almost certainly make them divorce.
But Granny Feng had taken care of Pei Rujing since she was a child and knew her personality best. She knew that Pei Rujing did not want to divorce Wen Zongji.
Then we must not let the eldest princess know about this!
Before long, the luggage was packed, and Pei Rujing led Qinghe and the others away from Yunguang Courtyard.
Changdong had been keeping an eye on the main house, and upon seeing this, he hurriedly ran to the study to report to Wen Zongji: "Young Master, the County Princess has left with Qinghe and the others, and they took quite a few packages with them. They've probably gone back to the Princess's residence."
He was a little flustered. If the princess found out about this, his young master would probably not fare well.
Wen Zongji nodded calmly: "Understood."
"Young Master, the Eldest Princess..."
Wen Zongji waved his hand: "I want to read a book."
Changdong had no choice but to shut up.
The news that Pei Rujing had left the Marquis's residence with her luggage quickly spread throughout the residence.
Jiang was the first to receive the news, and coincidentally, Zhong and Wen Shuxuan were both in the main courtyard at that time.
Tell the maid to take Wen-ge'er and Rou-jie'er out to play.
Jiang asked, "What do you think is going on?"
Madam Zhong thought it was nothing: "The county princess probably wants to go back to the princess's residence for a few days."
Jiang shook her head: "Zongji is polite and knows his place. If that were really the case, he would have sent someone to inform me in advance."
Jiang, the mother-in-law, couldn't put on airs in front of Pei Rujing, but Wen Zongji gave her plenty of face as a mother-in-law and would inform her of many things in advance.
Wen Shuxuan asked, "Did you have a fight with your third brother?"
After all, she had stayed at her parents' home for a while because of a conflict with Zhao Hongrong, so she was quite experienced in this matter.
Madam Zhong said, "My third brother is gentle by nature. I've never seen him argue with anyone. How could he possibly quarrel with the county princess?"
Wen Shuxuan said, "The relationship between husband and wife is always more special than that between other people. It's normal that Third Brother said something wrong and displeased the County Princess."
Madam Jiang nodded: "Xuan'er is right. Yun Guang Courtyard is managed like an iron barrel by Granny Feng, I don't think we'll be able to find out any information. We don't need to interfere in the affairs between the young couple, just keep the servants in check so they don't gossip."
Madam Zhong replied, "Your daughter-in-law understands."
Going back to one's parents' home to stay can be a big or small matter.
But since Pei Rujing didn't cause a scene at the Marquis's residence, Madam Jiang thought it was probably just a quarrel between the young couple. Pei Rujing had a bad temper to begin with, so it was normal for her to go back to her parents' home because she couldn't stand it.
……
On the other side, the Princess's residence
The eldest princess was stunned when she saw Pei Rujing returning with large bags and small packages: "Jing'er, what's this?"
Pei Rujing said, "I'm coming back to stay for a few days."
Upon hearing this, the eldest princess immediately asked, "Did you have a fight with Zongji?"
Pei Rujing pursed her lips: "Mother, please don't ask anymore."
The eldest princess and Aunt Wan exchanged a glance and said, "Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore. This is your home; stay as long as you want. But there's one thing I need to clarify: if Zongji comes looking for you, should I let him in?"
Pei Rujing sat to the side, looking dejected, and said, "I don't want to see him."
The eldest princess nodded: "Understood."
This means that we don't prevent Wen Zongji from coming to the Princess's residence, as long as we prevent her from seeing Wen Zongji.
The eldest princess hugged Pei Rujing: "He made my Jing'er so angry, I certainly can't let him off easily. Just stay in the manor for the time being... Tomorrow is a day off, I'll have your two elder brothers come over, and our family can get together, okay?"
Pei Rujing leaned against the princess's chest: "I have no interest."
She feels very tired right now, and has no interest in doing anything, so she has no desire to go to a party.
The eldest princess didn't insist: "Then let's not have the gathering. Will Mother sleep with you tonight?"
Pei Rujing nodded: "Okay."
The eldest princess gently stroked Pei Rujing's long hair, her gaze falling on Granny Feng.
Granny Feng avoided the Princess's gaze.
The princess's gaze swept over Qinghe and the others.
Without exception, no one dared to meet the princess's gaze.
The eldest princess's gaze darkened.
She initially thought it was just a minor squabble between the young couple, but now it seems that it's not that simple.