Chapter 23: Aunt Cui Came Again (1/2)

Translator: Flying Lines

Edited by Lord Immortal

In front of Geng Zhishan’s hut, Aunt Cui was filled with resentment. Resting one arm on her hip, she stood at the forefront. The villagers hollered. “Come out! Come out!”

Sitting on the bed, Xie Mengxuan gazed outside only to find the crowd gathering in the yard. She could not help frowning. She just discovered that Gu Yusheng went out with Uncle Luo. There was no one else but her inside the room.

It could be inferred that they had no good intention following Aunt Cui. Although she was not afraid, she could do nothing else. Aunt Cui was not someone she could reason with. Facing so many people stirred by Aunt Cui, she was incapable of dispersing them on her own.

Even though she gave no response, those people outside the house seemed to be enraged, and some even began to cause destruction.

Xie Mengxuan’s heart sank as the things in the small yard were all made by Geng Zhishan with his own hands. These people appeared as if they would not give up until she came out. It was likely that they specifically came at this time on purpose.

She raised her eyebrows and thought to herself that it was impossible for her to fail to deal with those ignorant women.

Xie Mengxuan pulled up the quilt. With the support of the furniture, she slowly moved towards the door. After opening the door, she glanced around with a smile.

The noisy crowd instantly lapsed into silence. As Xie Mengxuan said nothing, they also failed to utter a word under her calm and tranquil look.

Some people opened their mouths as if they had something to say, but they eventually held it back.

Xie Mengxuan moved out to sit on the rocking chair with a lazy look and said with a faint smile, “Why have you gathered here again so early in the morning?

“Did you lose your money, livestock, wife, or husband?”

Xie Mengxaun felt amused, her words sounding a bit vulgar. Casting a glance at them, she found that many were avoiding eye contact, some stepped backward, and others hid in the crowd while observing her with bright eyes.

Xie Mengxuan sneered and finally fixed her sight on Aunt Cui. She offered her greetings, “How are you, Aunt Cui?”

“By your blessing, I’m fine.” Aunt Cui nodded.

It was obvious that she had known the relationship between Geng Zhishan and her since she didn’t call her Mrs. Geng. Xie Mengxuan could not help having another look at Aunt Cui, who was not a simple female peasant.

She reached out to fix her hair. “Aunt Cui, what did you come here for? I’ve accepted the trial of the River God and successfully survived. It’s apparent that I have nothing to do with those things. Are you questioning the trial of the River God now?”

With one stride, Aunt Cui stepped forward with a smile. “We have nothing to say about the trial of the River God. As you have the gift of the gab, we won’t win the debate. However, it’s necessary to be reasonable. Don’t you agree?”

Xie Mengxuan nodded. “Sure. Aunt Cui, why not be frank? Don’t beat around the bush.”

“We all know you’re the wife of Geng Zhishan. So, why did you come into close contact with the other man in front of your husband?” Aunt Cui peered at the man next to her. He puffed out his chest and went forward. It was evident that he was the witness.

Casting a cold glance around, Xie Mengxuan reproached, “Why are you spouting nonsense?”

Instead of getting annoyed, Aunt Cui stepped forward with a smile. “Don’t be angry. We are not talking nonsense. On the contrary, there’s a witness who saw a toy-boy go out of your house earlier.”