Chapter 332: Dissolution Of Marriage (1/2)

“I'll work on the medicine.” With that, Oleg Cragfiend turned and left the room, leaving Jun Huang and Nan Xun alone.

“Your master is a great doctor,” a.s.sured Nan Xun. “Don't worry. He'll restore your memory.”

Perhaps it was Nan Xun's comforting words, or the inherent trust and familiarity she had with her master. Subconsciously, she believed her master would be able to cure her. It brightened her mood considerably.

Morning came. Jun Huang was invited by the mistress to get some fresh air in the garden. Jun Huang bathed in the warm sunlight, her expression relaxed when she thought about how she'd soon recover her memory. She looked stunning.

The mistress was surprised by her good mood. She asked with a smile, “You seem happier these days. Have something good happened to you? Care to share?”

Jun Huang dropped her smile and turned to the mistress. She scoffed inwardly when she remembered the young mistresses who'd picked on Nan Xun.

She lowered her eyes and said quietly, “I was just reminded of something amusing.”

Intrigued, the mistress asked, “What is it?”

Jun Huang paused, making the mistress curious, and finally said, “I didn't mean to trouble mother, but it's embarra.s.sing...”

“It's alright. You may be frank with me. No need to suppress yourself.” The mistress patted her hand rea.s.suringly despite not knowing what she was going to say.

“To be honest with you, mother, third sister's fiancé has been contacting me, sending me books and letters and claiming that he wanted to be with me. It's laughable how shameless he can be. I didn't want to bother mother with this, but upon reconsideration, it'd be worse if I say nothing. So...” Jun Huang lowered her eyes, her voice troubled.

The mistress scowled, trying her best to tamp down her fury. She took a deep breath and tried relaxing her hands. “Don't fall for empty words, my child. Men like him are not to be trusted. Don't be clouded by your emotions.”

Jun Huang nodded agreeably. “I do find him undependable as well. It's such a ha.s.sle. But don't worry, mother. I don't feel anything for him.”

The mistress's anger subsided. Even though she was still bothered, she wouldn't direct that at Jun Huang. She could feel a headache brewing. She rose to her feet and excused herself.

Jun Huang lazily poured herself a cup of tea, watching the mistress walk away. She slowly drank her tea. The taste was first bitter, then sweet. Such was the way of life.

The mistress went to find the third young mistress and led her out of the manor without a word. The young mistress was confused, but she obediently followed her mother to the Li Manor.

The mistress didn't intend to waste any time. She sought out Master Li and explained that she was here to terminate the marriage arrangement between the third young mistress and Gentleman Li. Neither expected the sudden turn of events.

The mistress didn't give Gentleman Li an opportunity to explain. She scoffed. “Gentleman Li doesn't take my daughter seriously, and my girl is too good for you. I hope you won't bother us anymore. This is your final warning.”

She dragged her daughter away.

It took some time for the third young mistress to recover from her shock. She broke out of her mother's grip and stared at her. “What's the meaning of this, mother? Have you thought about my feelings before you broke off the marriage? I love him! You know that! Why would you do such a thing?”

The mistress calmly let her daughter vent and sighed at the sobbing girl. She pulled her into her arms. “I just want the best for you, my child. Do you know he's been chasing after your sister after the banquet? If she hasn't told me, I wouldn't have known what an unreliable man he is!”

“We're a respectful family,” offered the mistress. “How can we let such a shameless man deceive us?”

The third young mistress twisted her lips into an angry smile, her eyes br.i.m.m.i.n.g with tears. She took a deep breath and pulled out of her mother's embrace, walking away from her like a soulless carca.s.s. The mistress sighed.

The third young mistress didn't return to her room. Instead, she sat in a pavilion and sneered as she thought back to what had happened. The resentment in her heart grew until she couldn't contain it anymore. She shot to her feet and rushed toward Jun Huang's residence.