Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

Chapter 399: Chapter 399: I Heard You Are Skilled in Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting ”...” This insufferable woman, she has the audacity to threaten him with her fists, she truly deserves a spanking.

But was that really just offhanded remarks? He inexplicably felt better inside, no longer feeling the anger he just had.

Watching her retreating figure, he only thought that it was good she was leaving, that he would have peace once she was gone, and he could return to his courtyard, but things were far from developing as he had hoped.

He saw that the unruly woman hadn’t managed to leave through the main gate as she wished; instead, in the middle of the courtyard, she was surrounded by the rich young ladies. What on earth do these people want? He strode over, infuriated, suddenly eager to rescue her.

No sooner had he entered the crowd than a sharp voice rang out.

”Shopkeeper Wang, I hear you are skilled at all sorts of arts, including the guqin, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I wonder if you might be willing to demonstrate some of your skills with us?”

”...” Hearing this, Chu Lian furrowed his brows. A friendly match? It’s probably not that simple, he thought; they were likely looking to humiliate her.

That uncouth woman, so crass, surely she wouldn’t know anything about the guqin, chess, calligraphy, or painting, would she? He found himself oddly wanting to see how she would deal with this.

Wang Xiangxiang had not expected to be cornered by these rich young ladies. She was truly exhausted today and didn’t want to stay any longer; all she wanted was to leave quickly, so she politely said to the crowd.

”I have urgent matters to attend to today and must leave. We can have our friendly match another day.”

But the rich young ladies wouldn’t relent and blocked her with an outstretched hand, ”Shopkeeper Wang, surely you are not afraid?”

Wang Xiangxiang frowned. When had Wang Xiangxiang ever been afraid? She even dared to throw punches; she simply didn’t want to linger in the presence of this shameless man any longer, ”I truly do have matters to attend to, please excuse me.”

But the crowd, packed tight, made no move to let her pass, and everyone started murmuring.

”Forget it, she’s just a small shopkeeper, what could she possibly know about the guqin, chess, calligraphy, or painting?”

”Exactly, she surely doesn’t know. Don’t make things difficult for her to avoid her making a fool of herself later.”

”All she can do is sell cloth.”

”Maybe she sells cloth only by selling her charms.”

”Hahaha, that’s very possible, you all saw how she tried to seduce Young Master Chu just now.”

”Hahaha.”

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The murmurs grew louder, and the laughter increased, which made Wang Xiangxiang seriously doubt whether the people who came for the rogue’s matchmaking event were truly of high standing. Weren’t they all supposed to be from rich families?

It was an embarrassment for the people of their county.

From the outskirts, Chu Lian’s face had already started to turn as black as coal. How could that tempestuous woman not retort at all, wasn’t she supposed to be fierce? It seemed she only had the guts when faced with him and faltered before others.

At that moment, someone in the crowd caught sight of Chu Lian behind them and, startled, echoed, ”Young Master Chu.”

Hearing this, everyone quickly changed their demeanor from the rudeness moments before, bowed their heads as if they were bashful maidens about to bloom, no longer the aggressive figures they had been.

They couldn’t trouble that little shopkeeper anymore. The rich young ladies were somewhat disappointed, but they had no choice; Chu Lian was there, and they couldn’t press her anymore with their words.

Though reluctant, they still opened a path and let her through.

Seeing the people in the courtyard, Wang Xiangxiang sneered. Could these people act any better? Was she being rescued by that shameless man?

She did not need his rescue. Now she was angry and didn’t want to leave; she decided she might as well entertain their game, ”It’s true, the guqin, chess, calligraphy, and painting are not my strong suits, but I am willing to engage in a bit of friendly competition with everyone.”

Hearing this, Chu Lian’s brows tightened. What was this unruly woman doing? She had a chance to leave and instead chose to stay and face ridicule?