Chapter 101: The Revenge of the Stolen Wife

Hearing the words "情投意合," Chen Miaoyi immediately became anxious.

With some agitation in her voice, Chen Miaoyi said, "Husband, it's not like that! Don't listen to his nonsense. I don't like him at all. It's him who's one-sided and keeps pestering me!"

Xu Mo quickly took Chen Miaoyi's hand and sat with her on the edge of the bed, speaking gently, "Miaoyi, don't be so agitated. How could I not believe you?"

Chen Miaoyi looked into Xu Mo's sincere eyes and instantly relaxed.

Xu Mo spoke patiently, "Miaoyi, how did you meet Jiang Zhaoming? Can you tell me about your interactions with him?"

Chen Miaoyi immediately nodded and said, "Of course! Husband, I'll tell you everything, I won't lie!"

Xu Mo smiled and nodded, waiting for Chen Miaoyi to continue.

Chen Miaoyi told Xu Mo that she had known Jiang Zhaoming for two years.

At that time, the Chen family had not yet suffered the crisis of extermination, and there was some interaction between the elders of the Jiang family and the Chen family. Therefore, both families wanted to arrange a marriage between the two young people, that is, Chen Miaoyi and Jiang Zhaoming.

Jiang Zhaoming had very high self-regard, so his standards for choosing a wife were extremely high.

Before meeting Chen Miaoyi, Jiang Zhaoming had already adopted an arrogant posture, thinking that as long as there was something he couldn't satisfy, he would immediately reject this marriage.

But when Jiang Zhaoming really saw Chen Miaoyi with his own eyes, Jiang Zhaoming completely changed his mind.

Jiang Zhaoming seemed to have set his heart on Chen Miaoyi, with the determination that he wouldn't marry anyone else but her.

But Chen Miaoyi did not take a liking to Jiang Zhaoming, because during their contact she discovered that Jiang Zhaoming actually had many flaws, such as being fond of flaunting, liking to boast, having a narrow mind, and being vengeful.

So Chen Miaoyi explained the reasons to her family, and her family respected her opinion very much, so they politely refused Jiang's family.

The two families did not hold any grudge because of this, but Jiang Zhaoming himself could not get over it.

He thought about Chen Miaoyi day and night, and every three or five days he would send letters from Heyang to Xinzhou to find Chen Miaoyi.

At first, Chen Miaoyi was concerned about the two families' relationship and would meet Jiang Zhaoming occasionally, but after some time and more meetings, Chen Miaoyi became a bit annoyed and started finding excuses to avoid seeing him.

But Jiang Zhaoming did not give up because of this. He still came every now and then, and his unyielding attitude moved both of Chen Miaoyi's parents somewhat.

Later, the Chen family encountered a major crisis. To protect Chen Miaoyi, her parents married her to Xu Mo.

After Jiang Zhaoming learned about this, he was shocked and raged at home for several days.

So on the day he married Chen Miaoyi, Jiang Zhaoming secretly went to see the previous Xu Mo and claimed that he and Chen Miaoyi had been in love for a long time and hoped he could fulfill their wishes.

Later, the previous Xu Mo immediately scolded Jiang Zhaoming away, and on the wedding night he still coldly neglected Chen Miaoyi...

A person who likes someone has already married into another family. In principle, normal people should all choose to let go, forget the past, and start a new life for themselves.

But Jiang Zhaoming was not like that. He still tried every means to see Chen Miaoyi.

For example, going to her house to find her when Xu Mo was away, and for example, pretending to accidentally bump into her when Chen Miaoyi went out to buy groceries. In short, he seized every opportunity to meet.

Chen Miaoyi found this very troubling. She was already a married woman. If neighbors and acquaintances saw her being too close with another man, not only would it cause gossip, but it would also make her husband dislike her even more.

So one day, when Jiang Zhaoming came to find Chen Miaoyi again, Chen Miaoyi very seriously said that she hoped Jiang Zhaoming would not come to see her anymore.

But Jiang Zhaoming simply didn't listen, still pestered Chen Miaoyi, and even persuaded her to divorce Xu Mo and be with him.

Chen Miaoyi finally got angry, directly slapped Jiang Zhaoming hard across the face, and never spoke to Jiang Zhaoming again.

Jiang Zhaoming was depressed for many days because of this. He stubbornly believed that Xu Mo had snatched Chen Miaoyi away.

The hatred of stealing a wife, they cannot coexist!

Jiang Zhaoming had a narrow mind, and this matter could be said to have stimulated him very deeply. So, from love to hate, he made a decision to seek revenge overnight!

And the object of revenge was not only Xu Mo, but also Chen Miaoyi.

Just because of that slap from Chen Miaoyi, it was an immense humiliation for him.

Jiang Zhaoming's thoughts were extreme. He felt that since he couldn't have her, he must destroy her. He wanted both of them to pay for it.

However, Xu Mo and Chen Miaoyi didn't know these thoughts. Until now, Xu Mo only thought that Jiang Zhaoming simply hated him.

Later, there was Jiang Zhaoming using Xu Tong's help to let the previous Xu Mo develop a gambling addiction.

Then he set up schemes to gradually make the previous Xu Mo lose his true nature and unable to extricate himself, leading to losing all his family property within a year, and also losing Chen Miaoyi along with it, a villainous act.

After Chen Miaoyi carefully told everything, she suddenly felt guilty and said, "Husband, it's all my fault. If I hadn't slapped him that day, he wouldn't have hated you so much. It's all my fault!"

As she spoke, Chen Miaoyi started crying again.

Xu Mo raised his hand and gently wiped Chen Miaoyi's tears, smiling faintly, "Miaoyi, how could this be blamed on you? You did very right. That slap was well-aimed, it was satisfying! Thinking about it now, I feel relieved too!"

Chen Miaoyi looked at Xu Mo, blinked her eyes, and asked, "Really? Husband? You really don't blame me?"

Xu Mo said exceptionally affirmatively, "It's true, Miaoyi! If you blame anyone, blame me. I lacked position, lacked persistence, and couldn't withstand temptation and developed a gambling addiction... But fortunately, everything is in the past now!"

"Mm!" Chen Miaoyi nodded hard, raised her hand to wipe her tears.

Xu Mo felt very heartache and immediately pulled Chen Miaoyi into his arms, so they quietly leaned together.

After a long time, Xu Mo suddenly asked, "By the way, Miaoyi, what does Jiang Zhaoming's family do?"

Chen Miaoyi, hearing Xu Mo ask this, instantly understood what he was thinking.

Chen Miaoyi quickly left Xu Mo's arms, sat up straight, and said, "Husband, don't be impulsive. There is someone in Jiang's family who is an official in the court. Ordinary people like us cannot fight against him!"

Xu Mo said, "Miaoyi, don't be nervous. I didn't mean to do anything. I was just curiously asking, to have an idea in my heart."

"Really?" Chen Miaoyi was still not at ease.

Xu Mo nodded solemnly, "Miaoyi, I promise you, before I have absolute ability and strength, I will definitely not provoke people and forces stronger than me!"

Chen Miaoyi gently nodded, then said, "Jiang Zhaoming's uncle is the great salt merchant in Heyang County, with very rich financial resources. Jiang Zhaoming's father is an official in the Ministry of Justice in the Capital. I don't quite know the specific position, but I heard that it's probably a seventh-rank official!"

Xu Mo's first reaction was that a mere seventh-rank official scared her like this, too exaggerated, right?

But Xu Mo thought about it again, and a seventh-rank capital official isn't considered low. The rank is the same as the county magistrate.

Moreover, since ancient times, capital officials are three ranks higher, so perhaps when Jiang Zhaoming's father returns to Heyang to see the local county magistrate, the local county magistrate would still have to call himself subordinate.

But the next moment, Xu Mo suddenly thought of Xiao Jinzhong. He instantly understood Chen Miaoyi's feelings.

A mere county magistrate could make ordinary people fear him like a tiger. What about a seventh-rank official in the capital!