ebookland Chapter 88 Our marital relationship is protected by the military.
Chapter 88 Our marital relationship is protected by the military.
The controversy had been brewing for some time, but Shu Yun had never mentioned it to him.
It's also his fault; he's been too busy with military matters lately and didn't notice for a while.
"Oh my, isn't this a coincidence?" A sarcastic voice rang out, and Granny Jiang's orange-peel-like old face looked extremely smug, with a few stray hairs that hadn't fully grown back after a fight floating in the air...
Shu Yun was speechless. She had been cooped up at home every day for the past few days, and it was only by chance that she finally got to go out. Could it be said that there really was some kind of fate involved?
Granny Jiang, feeling quite smug, exclaimed, "Everyone, come and see who's come out!"
There were only Granny Jiang, her daughter-in-law, Shu Yun, and Tian Xiufen on this road. I really don't know what her purpose was in shouting like that.
There was no one there, so she was met with silence, but she didn't seem embarrassed at all. She made faces and gestures, and she could easily play a clown.
Despite being ignored, Granny Jiang remained enthusiastic, "Shuyun, how dare you show your face now? Haven't you noticed that everyone is avoiding you?"
When Granny Jiang saw Tian Xiufen standing next to Shu Yun, she curled her lip in disdain, "Oh, except for that blind Tian Xiufen next to you."
"Hey." Tian Xiufen put down her bamboo basket, rolled up her sleeves, and stepped forward, looking ready to fight. Granny Jiang had been kicked by her before and was still traumatized. Upon seeing her, she immediately hid behind Kong Ping. "I'm just telling the truth. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Shu Yun stopped Tian Xiufen, "There's no need to fight over this person." If something happens, they'll be held responsible, which is not worth it.
Granny Jiang, however, thought that Shu Yun was afraid of trouble. She looked down on him and said arrogantly, "Shu Yun, you're like a rat in the street now."
Shu Yun smiled and said, "I don't know if I'm a rat crossing the street, but I can be sure that you, Grandma Jiang, are definitely a rat crossing the street. When other people are cooking, as soon as they hear you making a sound, they will definitely close the door. So you must know what it feels like to be a rat crossing the street. Why don't you tell us in public? I can learn from the experience of the older generation and know whether I am a rat crossing the street or not."
"You!" Granny Jiang was so angry, her hands trembling, that she was struck where it hurt. But then she noticed the bamboo basket on Shu Yun's back and laughed, "Where did you buy all this stuff? You're not doing some kind of speculation, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Xiufen, who had been holding back her temper, finally lost it. Pointing at Granny Jiang, she said, "You old hag, have you lived too long and can say whatever you want? We're going to the village to trade with someone, don't try to pin this on us."
Not to be outdone, Granny Jiang raised her voice a few decibels, "How would I know? Both parents have political problems, so how could their daughter be completely innocent? It's reasonable for me to have some suspicions. And you, being with her, you have problems too!"
Shu Yun sneered inwardly. Just as she was about to speak, a tall figure stood beside her, shoulder to shoulder. "So you suspect there's something wrong with the military's political vetting process?"
Gu Jun's voice was low and suppressed with anger. Shu Yun secretly tugged at his tense arm muscles.
Granny Jiang considered herself superior to Shu Yun and was not afraid of Shu Yun, but she was a little timid when facing Gu Jun. However, she still insisted, "I didn't say that. Everyone knows about Shu Yun now."
"Alright." Gu Jun interrupted Granny Jiang. Seeing that a lot of people had gathered around, he raised his voice slightly, deep but authoritative, "Recently, there have been rumors in the family compound about my wife's identity. But everyone should know that my wife and I were able to become a legal couple because we passed the military's political vetting. Regardless of my wife's parents' identities, at least my wife is completely innocent. If anyone still has questions, they can raise them with the military. We can withstand any investigation."
"Of course, I also want to emphasize to everyone that my marital relationship with my wife is protected by the military and the law. If anyone is blind and spreads unfounded rumors, I will pursue them to the end according to the law. If you do something, you have to be willing to take responsibility." Gu Jun said, glancing at Granny Jiang, who was shrinking behind Kong Ping again, his warning clear.
After Gu Jun finished speaking, he pulled Shu Yun away.
Back home, Gu Jun's expression remained sour. Shu Yun shook their clasped hands, but Gu Jun still didn't say a word.
"Are you angry?" Shu Yun asked.
Gu Jun didn't even glance at her. "What do I have to be angry about?"
He silently took the items out of Shu Yun's bamboo basket one by one, and Shu Yun followed closely behind him. "Aren't you angry with me? You won't even talk to me anymore."
She tugged at Gu Jun's sleeve and shook it gently a few times, saying coquettishly, "Okay, don't be angry. I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just didn't think it was a big deal."
Gu Jun turned to her, his gaze fixed on her eyes, where he could clearly see his own reflection in her dark pupils. "In my opinion, anything concerning you is important, and I will not allow anyone to slander or defame you."
He paused, then took Shu Yun's hand. "I am your lover. On the day we got our marriage certificate, I promised you that I would cherish and protect you. I don't want to let down my aunt and grandfather, and I don't want you to get hurt."
Shu Yun pursed her lips, feeling a warmth in her heart. For a moment, she didn't know what to say, so she could only hug Gu Jun's waist and press herself tightly against his chest. After a long while, she finally spoke and promised, "Okay, next time, next time I will tell you everything that's on my mind. I will never hide anything. This matter is mainly insignificant to me, and some of what I said was indeed the truth. I have no way to defend myself. The more I say, the more mistakes I will make, so it's better not to say anything."
Gu Jun would hug her, saying, "At least you should tell me."
Shu Yun: "Okay, I know, don't be angry, don't be angry." Shu Yun patted Gu Jun's back like a child.
Gu Jun: "I will investigate this matter thoroughly, at least to find out who spread it."
Whether it was Gu Jun's words or not, in the following days, Shu Yun felt much quieter around her, and she rarely saw strange looks or pointing fingers when she went out. Everything was returning to normal.
Meanwhile, in the Jiang family courtyard, while Granny Jiang couldn't act tough outside, she was quite assertive at home, scolding her daughter-in-law in a high-pitched voice, "Mother, Ping, I'm back." Jiang Fuchang's muffled voice came from outside the courtyard gate.
Granny Jiang immediately stepped forward to greet him, but when she saw Jiang Fuchang, she cried out in alarm, "Oh dear, son, what happened to you? How did you get hurt like this!"