Rebirth: The Journey Of A Wife Spoiling Her Husband

Chapter 1 B: [cont...]

Xiao Wan had been in prison for five days and the marks it left on her were clearly visible. Her once beautiful face was now mottled black and blue with patches of swollen skin all over, courtesy of her fellow inmates. Her hair emitted a horrid stench when she moved and it lingered in the air between them. She looked nothing like the eldest daughter of a high house who would spend money like it grew on trees. There was absolutely nothing left of her aristocratic bearing.

He didn’t think the always beautifully dressed and vain Xiao Wan would look this filthy. He covered his nose with his hand and took several steps back. There was a scornful look in his eyes.

“Fever? You think I would do such a foolish thing for you?”

“Shumo be careful not to hurt our baby.” Xiao Wan watched as he nearly tripped on a rock while retreating from her. Although he spoke his words clearly, she knew she must have heard wrong. Afterall how could Shumo speak to her in such a tone? He must not want to make me worried by admitting it. Shumo is so considerate.

Xiao Wan looked at his belly with an incredibly tender expression, like it was the only treasure in the world. Ji Shumo’s eyes flashed with malice when he saw her gaze. It filled him with hate and disgust. He spoke maliciously when he said,

“You are so naive. You really think this baby is yours?”

Her body was frozen, stunned by his words. He walked over to her and after laughing lightly whispered,

“Xiao Wan ah… Xiao Wan how can I possibly be pregnant with your child? How can you be worthy of me - a stupid fool like you. You’re just a hedonistic idiotic buffoon with rich parents. You are not worthy to be my wife and master!”

Bile rose in his throat when he remembered the year and all the things he did to in order to get closer to her and gain her trust. He rubbed his nose and stepped away from her again in disgust.

No it couldn’t be! Shumo for me, he knelt outside for five whole days pleading for help. How could the child not be mine? She was most definitely his beloved wife!

“Do you think it’s a joke? ‘Cause I’m not joking.”

It was then that a young woman in a fancy dress stepped next to Ji Shumo. The woman caught sight of Xiao Wan and gave her smile. She leaned over and draped her arms on his waist before kissing him and declaring,

“The child in Shumo’s belly came from me so naturally his love belongs to me as well!”

“From Princess?” Xiao Wan whispered.

“Yours, Chu Muqing?” she looked towards her old friend the Third Imperial Princess Chu Muqing.

Xiao Wan had met her a year ago. Back then Chu Muqing was the unfavored third princess, but somehow they hit off really well and became fast friends. She did not expect that that same woman would one day turn herself into a national hero. Not only that, she even gained the Empress’ recognition and was conferred the title of Crown Princess.

Seeing Xiao Wan’s confused expression made Chu Muqing laugh.

“Xiao Wan.... it’s gotten to this point and you still haven’t figured it out? The Xiao House being accused of treason and the matter with my eldest sister. Think back to the battle. Back then I specifically requested permission to go out. Then I completely and perfectly defeated the enemy troops. Not only did I win the people’s hearts, I also got Mother Empress’ approval and became the Crown Princess.”

Xiao Wan shivered and looked at Chu Muqing. Speaking with confidence she said,

“The one that leaked information about our troops, it was you. Why? Why would you entrap the Xiao House like that? Why frame my mother that way?”