With Multiple Babies, Who Still Wants to Be the Marquess’s Wife? - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Crying, Throwing Tantrums, and Attempting Suicide

While dealing with Lan Qingxi, Yu Junshu actually came up with a rather underhanded plan.

However, no matter what he planned, he needed to see Lan Qingxi to execute it. When he approached her door, it was tightly shut.

He pushed it but couldn’t get it open, so he knocked and called out, “Qingxi, are you in there?”

Li Qiu’s voice came from inside, “Young Master, the Madam isn’t feeling well. She’s resting. Do you need something?”

After a moment of thought, Yu Junshu replied, “Please open the door; I want to check on her.”

Li Qiu hesitated. “But the Madam said she doesn’t want to see anyone.”

Yu Junshu’s voice turned serious. “Is it that she doesn’t want to see anyone, or is it that she doesn’t want to see me?”

“I understand she’s feeling unwell, but we can’t let this go too far.”

“I am her husband, the Young Master of the marquisate. What kind of life she will lead depends on me.”

“I’m willing to accommodate her; that’s my generosity!”

Just then, Li Qiu screamed, “Madam, don’t do anything foolish!”

“Help! Someone, save her! The Madam is trying to hang herself!”

Yu Junshu’s heart raced as he rushed in with his guards, breaking down the door.

When they entered, Lan Qingxi was hanging from the beam, and Li Qiu was desperately holding onto her legs, tears streaming down her face.

Yu Junshu ran over and quickly lifted her down. “What are you doing?”

With red eyes, Lan Qingxi replied, “What can I do? If I die, I’ll make way for Zhao Yan’er. Isn’t that what you want?”

She didn’t actually enjoy this kind of dramatic act, but against someone like Yu Junshu, such tactics could yield unexpectedly good results.

Yu Junshu panicked. “Didn’t I say before? Yan’er is just my cousin! I took her in out of pity!”

Lan Qingxi choked on her words, “Given my current state, how could I dare to have any objections to you?”

“I just feel superfluous in this situation. If you refuse to divorce me, then I might as well die to make way for your beloved.”

Yu Junshu hadn’t cared about her life or death before. If she died, he could still take her dowry.

But now that she had caught Song Linyuan’s eye, he couldn’t let her die; he needed her to focus on him and strategize for him.

He cursed the marquis in his heart. He had initially intended to bring Zhao Yan’er into the marquisate quietly.

If it weren’t for the marquis bringing in Qin Yiniang, occupying the courtyard Yu Junshu had prepared for Zhao Yan’er, the situation wouldn’t have escalated to alert Lan Qingxi.

Yu Junshu swore, “If I have any other woman in my heart, let me be struck by lightning!”

Hearing this, Lan Qingxi sneered. To him, love only existed for himself; all other women were merely playthings or stepping stones.

Yet at this moment, she still had to pretend to be moved.

Seeing her soften, Yu Junshu gazed at her with deep affection. “You are my only wife. I will never marry anyone else.”

Suppressing her disgust, Lan Qingxi asked softly, “Can I trust you?”

Yu Junshu replied gently, “Of course you can. Time will prove everything.”

Lan Qingxi pressed her lips together. Yu Junshu continued, “Staying cooped up at home all day will only lead to wild thoughts.”

“Tonight, there’s a night market in the West City. There will be performances and all kinds of delicious food. Let me take you out.”

Upon hearing this, Lan Qingxi immediately realized that Song Linyuan had sent someone to pick her up.

Yu Junshu had the nature of seeking benefits; if he was being nice to her, it must be for another purpose.

Given that he was taking her out now, it could only be related to Song Linyuan.

Since Song Linyuan wanted to see her, she couldn’t refuse.

She lowered her head and said, “Alright.”

Hearing her agreement, Yu Junshu let out a long sigh of relief.

He felt a bit smug; women were easy to manage. A few flattering words and some benefits, and they could be quickly pacified.

Having just attempted to hang herself and cried, Lan Qingxi needed to freshen up before going out.

Yu Junshu waited impatiently but hid it well, smiling as he said, “Qingxi, you’re naturally beautiful; you don’t even need makeup to look good.”

Realizing he was in a hurry because Song Linyuan didn’t give him much time, she took out some makeup to prepare.

Yu Junshu thought, “…”

He found women to be truly troublesome!

He stepped outside to give instructions to his guards, telling Dao Shisan to leave the estate and wait at the West Market.

The route from here to the Song residence went through the West Market, and Dao Shisan snorted before exiting.

Fifteen minutes later, Lan Qingxi finally stepped out of the room with Yu Junshu.

However, Zhao Yan’er spotted them together, and seeing them walk side by side filled her with dread.

Though Yu Junshu claimed to love her, she felt immense pressure when looking at the beautiful Lan Qingxi.

Her heart felt sour, and she was very uncomfortable, but she didn’t dare cause a scene in front of Yu Junshu.

Lan Qingxi caught a glimpse of Zhao Yan’er from the corner of her eye, her gaze icy.

She would always remember in her past life how Zhao Yan’er had stomped on her chest when she was “ill” and had marred her face.

Zhao Yan’er had looked down at her then, saying, “You’re nothing but a damaged beauty, relying on your looks to seduce others. If I ruin your face, you’ll have nothing left!”

When Zhao Yan’er first entered the marquisate, they hadn’t interacted yet, and Lan Qingxi had no time to deal with her as she was heading to see Song Linyuan.

But this time, Lan Qingxi would make Zhao Yan’er regret entering the marquisate; she would ensure Zhao Yan’er ended up with nothing!

As the couple stepped out, Lan Qingxi didn’t bring Li Qiu, which suited Yu Junshu just fine.

After getting into the carriage, it sped off toward the West Market.

The West Market was indeed bustling. As soon as they got out of the carriage, Yu Junshu spotted Dao Shisan waiting nearby.

With a serious expression, he smiled at Lan Qingxi. “I see your favorite snacks over there. Wait for me here.”

“I’ll buy them, and we can eat while we stroll.”

Lan Qingxi nodded, and as soon as he left, Dao Shisan approached her. “Miss Lan, please get in the carriage!”

Surprised by the formal address, she asked, “Why do you call me that?”

Dao Shisan replied, “It’s the master’s orders.”

Song Linyuan was domineering and could have any woman he wanted; he had no interest in married women.

His exact words were that he didn’t like women who were associated with someone else.

Glancing in Yu Junshu’s direction, Dao Shisan added softly, “He’s the one who brought you here; you won’t be going back.”

Hearing this, Lan Qingxi immediately shouted, “Young Master!”

Dao Shisan was momentarily taken aback.

Yu Junshu quickened his pace upon hearing her voice.

Lan Qingxi looked at Dao Shisan and asked, “Aren’t you going to pretend to abduct me? Otherwise, I won’t know how to play my part in this scene.”

Dao Shisan: “….”