Rebirth of a Farming Wife

After Chen Li had returned and mourned the engagement between Liu Xiu and Yin Lihua for a few days, she finally came to terms with it and understood why Liu Xiu sought an alliance with the Yin Family. It was nothing more than to stabilize his shaky position and consolidate power, maybe with a touch of attraction to Yin Lihua’s beauty.

Chen Li had met Yin Lihua a few times and indeed found her to be a beautiful and talented woman, so it was normal for a man to be moved by her. Although part of her felt resentful, what did it matter? The course of events would not change just because of her feelings. After all, aside from being somewhat usable to Liu Xiu, she was a woman of no significant importance, unlike Yin Lihua, who had the entire Yin Family as her backdrop.

Previously, Chen Li felt proud and overly confident when Liu Xiu allowed her to get involved in matters outside the house, offending many in the process. Now, once she lost Liu Xiu’s protection, her fate was not hard to imagine. In truth, she never really liked Liu Xiu that much; she was just interested in his potential. Though she resented Liu Xiu’s heartlessness, there was no turning back now. All she could do was follow him wherever he led.

Moreover, marrying Liu Xiu would not necessarily bring only benefits, as ancient rules were too restrictive for women. She couldn’t give up the vast world outside to live submissively by her husband’s side in a small courtyard for a lifetime. She had yet to accomplish her vengeful goals, and Liu Xiu certainly didn’t need a woman of no use. With this in mind, she realized that her current position was actually quite advantageous; besides, who knew what the future held? Perhaps Liu Xiu might abandon Yin Lihua again for power. From this perspective, so-called status didn’t seem all that important — what mattered more was the power she could grasp.

Chen Li was an optimist with a fighting spirit. After consoling and encouraging herself, she was revitalized and wanted to take this opportunity to gain some benefits from Liu Xiu. After all, he had wronged her, hadn’t he? And, judging by Liu Xiu’s previous guilty demeanor, it would be foolish not to take advantage of this opportunity. So, after considering her demands, she immediately went to the Liu Mansion, never expecting to inadvertently overhear this scene.

Although Chen Li had figured things out and dared not offend her support—Liu Xiu, she had no such reservations about Yin Shi, especially since his sinister brother’s sister had stolen her man not long ago. Hearing Yin Shi scheming behind others’ backs, and thinking of her own situation, she became even more unreserved, speaking those words that reflected her true feelings.

Liu Xiu frowned as he saw Chen Li enter,

“Why have you come?”

“Big Brother Liu, I’ve seen the light, so I’ve come to find you,” said Chen Li, smiling radiantly at Liu Xiu, constantly hypnotizing herself inside to view this scoundrel as an item, just a tool for her to climb up the ladder, or perhaps as a banknote, which made her happy expression all the more genuine.

“Seen the light?” Liu Xiu was skeptical about Chen Li’s declaration. Such realization wasn’t something one could simply claim. However, seeing Chen Li’s demeanor, which was quite different from her pitiful state that day, made him wonder.

“Yes, I’ve seen the light. I thought long and hard about what you said the other day, Big Brother Liu. Although it hurt, there are some facts I must face. Since you don’t like me, and your feelings for me are not those of a man for a woman, what’s the point of forcing things?”

As Chen Li spoke, she showed a touch of sorrow, then quickly replaced it with a look of determination. “Even though I, Chen Li, am but a weak woman, I can pick up and let go just as well. Since Big Brother Liu doesn’t care for me, what’s wrong with treating you as my elder brother?

I’ve heard a saying before: Liking someone isn’t about possession, it’s about making them happy. That is true love.

I understood the meaning of these words before, and now I finally grasp it. Big Brother Liu, although I like you, my affection will never be chains that bind you. Love is about completion, and all I want is to see you happy and joyful. Whatever makes you happy is good for me. For that goal, I’ll do everything within my power.”

To the onlookers, Chen Li’s passionate confession was unbearably cheesy and fake. Was it really okay to perform such a drama in public?

However, Liu Xiu was somewhat touched by her words. Although he could tell that much of Chen Li’s display was an act, the words she spoke weren’t something an ordinary woman could say. Her ability to pick up and let go aligned with his preferences, significantly better than her previous attitude of sorrowful entanglement that hindered his ventures.

“Good, Ah Li, you indeed are a unique and remarkable woman unlike any other. For these words alone, from now on, you are my biological younger sister. If anyone dares to bully you, they’ll have to answer to me!” Liu Xiu, satisfied with Chen Li’s attitude, was generous with his promise, inadvertently shifting the subject.

Upon hearing Liu Xiu’s words, Chen Li was more pleased than she had expected. This was the first time Liu Xiu had made a promise to her in front of others, and with that assurance, anyone who wanted to bully her in the future would have to think twice.

Yin Shi’s countenance darkened upon seeing that Chen Li was the newcomer. Who would be pleased to see their sister’s rival? Especially since, after her arrival, she had uttered so many words of affection for Liu Xiu. How could he tolerate her flirting with her future brother-in-law in front of everyone?

Yin Shi held back for a while in deference to Liu Xiu. Seeing Liu Xiu’s promise to Chen Li and her triumphant, flirtatious smile, he could no longer restrain himself. Since he couldn’t lash out at Liu Xiu or Chen Li without undermining Liu Xiu’s face, his gaze swept over to the servant who had let Chen Li in.

“How inept can you be at your job? We’re discussing critical matters here; how could you allow an irrelevant woman to come in? What if confidential information gets leaked? Can you bear the consequences?” Yin Shi, not as brazen as Chen Li, rebuked the servant sternly, expressing his dissatisfaction and interrupting the interaction between Liu Xiu and Chen Li.

The servant, engrossed in the scene before him, didn’t expect Yin Shi to challenge him suddenly. But as a nimble-minded servant attending Liu Xiu, he quickly grasped the reason—just collateral damage in a skirmish between powers. Realizing the predicament, he immediately knelt down to admit fault.