Divorced woman with child travels through time

Qi Heng nodded, "Okay, I'll ask someone to tell my sister-in-law if I hear anything later."

"Okay." Chen Wenfang was about to leave, but then thought for a moment and asked directly, "When I first met you, you seemed a little reluctant to see me. Was there a reason?"

Qi Heng was taken aback, surprised by her sensitivity, but still explained, "I just feel that it's not worth it for Second Brother to give up the merit he earned by risking half his life to save you from just two assassins."

Chen Wenfang was stunned. She had no idea about any of this; Wang Erniu hadn't said a word! "I...I didn't know...he was so good to me," Chen Wenfang said with some difficulty.

Qi Heng explained, "My second brother was trapped in the suburbs with Prince Gong. If it weren't for his familiarity with the mountains and forests, which helped them escape, and because of Lord He's negligence, he saved Prince Gong's life by shielding him from an arrow. That's how he received the golden book and iron certificate from Lord He, which allowed him to fulfill one of Lord He's requests. I never imagined that he would use it to save you. Alas! Of course, second sister-in-law, I'm not saying that it was wrong for him to save you, but it's just that it's not worth it to exchange such a great merit for a few minor assassins."

Chen Wenfang fell silent. She didn't know what to say; it was a bit heavy, so she got up and left.

Back in Wangjiazhuang, she sat alone by the field in a chair, basking in the sun. She was a little depressed. She didn't consider herself particularly outstanding, but she was a good person. She was kind, compassionate, and unafraid of people, but not particularly smart. She wasn't good at studying and had suffered a lot as a result.

Although marrying Wang Erniu was her own choice, and they were supposed to be a respectful and loving couple, she still felt unworthy of his devotion after all he had done for her. Why? Was it because of her inferiority complex? Was it because she had never been loved before? She was very confused…

Uncle Hu was weeding the chili peppers in the field when he saw her standing alone in the scorching sun, motionless and looking forlorn. He felt a pang of sympathy for her. He had lived in the village for so long and probably knew that they had been brought here because they heard he looked like the landlady's father. The food and lodging were good, the work wasn't tiring, and they even got paid. Their two children could go to school. His family had received an immense favor. He had always wanted to talk to her, but it was always difficult to see her.

After thinking it over, he went over anyway. Chen Wenfang felt a dark shadow approaching her. When she looked up, she saw her old father. She actually had very complicated feelings about this father from another world. Even though it was the same person, his eyes and tone of voice told her that he was not the same person. So she couldn't face him for a while and often avoided him.

"Madam, it's sunny here, why don't you come inside and sit for a while?" Uncle Hu's dark face broke into a simple, honest smile, his voice rough and impetuous.

"It's alright, I don't come out often, so a little sun exposure is good for me," she said casually, her face covered by a straw hat. What was there to be afraid of?

"Is something bothering you, Madam Chen? Tell your uncle what's wrong. It'll be good for your uncle to rest for a bit." Uncle Hu chuckled, took off his straw sandals, tapped them on the ground, and then sat down next to her.

Chen Wenfang looked at the face of the man she had longed for for most of her life, and after a long while, she began to tell him what had happened.

After listening, Uncle Hu said seriously, "Why should you belittle yourself, mistress? This big estate was built by you and him. Look over there, all those merchants buying and selling goods, they all look up to you. Besides, husband and wife are one, it is only right that he saved you. Husband and wife should advance and retreat together. Why do you feel that you are not as good as someone who has made contributions?"

Chen Wenfang remained silent, only saying nothing.

Uncle Hu continued, "Let's talk about this merit he's been keeping hidden and not recognizing. It might not be a good thing for him. That Qi-ge'er also said that the prince gave the merit that his master risked his life to someone named He. It must be because the guy named He is more to his liking and more useful than his master. Otherwise, why would the prince promote the guy named He? Right!"

Chen Wenfang inexplicably felt that what he said made a lot of sense, so she nodded.

"Besides, this guy surnamed He is now a high-ranking official or a general or something. If our boss becomes successful, what if he worries that his achievements will be exposed and keeps worrying about this? Now that our boss has used up this credit, he can rest easy, right? See, it's all thanks to you." Uncle Hu boasted enthusiastically.

Chen Wenfang thought to himself, "Now I finally know where my occasional uncontrollable urge to brag comes from. Chen Xuanyu's expression is exactly the same as mine when he talks like this. But at least he feels a little better after he said this nonsense."

"Thank you, Uncle Hu. I think you're absolutely right," Chen Wenfang said with a smile.

"That's right, you're such a pretty girl when you smile. Don't think about these things all day long." Seeing that she smiled, Uncle Hu was relieved, patted his bottom, and went back to work.

Looking at him, Chen Wenfang thought to herself, "So he's still my father. Even after a lifetime, he's still so kind and caring."

In the evening, Wang Erniu finally had time to go home and find his wife. After washing up, he hurriedly crawled into bed. Chen Xuanyu had slept with them for two days but complained that Chen Wenfang was too strict, so he went back to sleeping in the dormitory with the children. Now that the children were gone, Wang Erniu wanted to do something he wanted to do.

"Don't rush, I have something I want to tell you..."

"What are you saying... I'll talk about it later..."

"Mmm... Mmm..."

After everything was over, Wang Erniu finally calmed down, put his arm around her shoulder, and chatted casually.

"So, husband, you really think it's not a bad deal?" Chen Wenfang asked after telling him about what happened with Qi Heng.

"Of course it's a good deal. Where else can you find a wife as wonderful as you?" Wang Erniu said matter-of-factly.

"What kind of good person do you think that prince is? I almost lost my life for him. He can use my situation to step on someone else's foot. Who would dare to risk their life for someone like that? I just happened to be used, but you're making such a fuss." Wang Erniu pinched her cheek.

"Hehe..." Chen Wenfang laughed sheepishly, as if she had been worrying unnecessarily. Indeed, couples should talk things out when they have problems.

"But my wife did a great job inviting the master; I didn't even think of that." Wang Erniu pressed his cheek against hers and kissed her.

"You've been too busy, it's normal that you didn't think of that." Chen Wenfang was in a good mood now that she was feeling better. As the saying goes, "When you're well-fed and warm, you think about... you know..." She couldn't help but snuggle closer to him, slippery as an eel, her little hands wandering around...

"Wife, don't move, or your back will hurt tomorrow..."

"Huh? I've been feeling great lately... Ouch~ What's this? It's poking me..."

"Really? My wife, you're playing with fire. Well then, your husband won't be so polite..."

Where is the fire?

Chen Wenfang soon learned what it meant to play with fire and get burned...