Hao Cheng believed that she had never done anything to let Jiang Mengzhen down, but at this moment and in this situation, she really couldn't wash herself clean even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
Jiang Mengzhen did not lose his temper on the spot like a scoundrel. Instead, he looked at her deeply, turned around and walked out.
Hao Cheng didn't have time to think too much. She pushed Qiao Yu, who was lying in her arms, and hurriedly chased after him.
Seeing Jiang Mengzhen get into the carriage and the coachwoman was about to whip the horse to turn around, she became anxious and trotted into the carriage.
She moved suddenly, and the people following Jiang Mengzhen thought she was going to attack, so several swords flashing with cold light were placed on her neck.
Jiang Mengzhen heard her voice, leaned his head out, made a gesture, and the guard put away his sword.
"You want to die!" Jiang Mengzhen said angrily
Then he exerted some strength and Hao Ben tried to get into the carriage and was easily pulled in.
Seeing the bloody mark on her neck caused by the sword, Jiang Mengzhen, although still angry, immediately opened the door of the carriage and took out a small white jade bottle from the opened compartment.
He pulled out the cork and poured out a large amount of light green ointment. The priceless Jade Dew ointment not only healed the wound quickly, but also had an excellent scar removal effect.
Jiang Mengzhen didn't feel sorry for it. He rubbed the ointment on Hao Cheng's neck as if it were free. Then he reached out and spread the ointment evenly on the very thin and shallow scar.
He originally wanted to use a lot of force to make Hao Cheng suffer a little, but in the end he couldn't bear it and his movements were light and gentle.
If it weren't for the cool feeling, Hao Cheng would not have been able to feel that he was using his fingers to spread the ointment on her.
Hao Cheng originally felt that the wound was burning, but after applying the ointment, it immediately became much cooler. Fearing that Jiang Mengzhen would run away, she hurriedly grabbed his hand and said, "It's not what you think just now. Let me explain!"
Jiang Mengzhen naturally believed that she could not have had an affair with Qiao Yu, but that scene was enough to make him angry, so he naturally could not let Hao Cheng off so easily.
His face darkened: "Seeing is believing, what else do you have to explain?"
Hao Cheng looked aggrieved: "That evil spirit has been causing trouble for me recently, and this time he caused trouble in the restaurant again. It was Manager Bai who asked me to go there. If you don't believe me, just ask Manager Bai to confront me. She was invited by you, so she naturally wouldn't hide anything for me."
Jiang Mengzhen added: "Enemies are naturally noisy. How do you know that Qiao Yu is not attracted to you and just thinks it's flirting? Otherwise, if he really hates you, with the power of his Qiao family, wouldn't it be easy for you to leave Mingzhou City?"
It would have been better if he hadn't said anything. The more he talked, the uglier his expression became: "I was worried about you, so I came all the way to see you. Now it seems that I was just being sentimental. That Mr. Qiao is young and handsome, so naturally an old man like me can't compare to him."
Hao Cheng shook her head as she listened, but later on her head shook like a rattle. In the end, she felt dizzy from shaking her head, but her hand was still tightly holding Jiang Mengzhen's hand, refusing to let go even a bit.
After Jiang Mengzhen finished speaking, Hao Cheng used his free hand to press the temple on the side of his forehead several times: "I have never thought about it that way. I am very happy that you are here. It was really an accident just now. I don't know why Mr. Qiao suddenly rushed over."
Jiang Mengzhen wanted to speak, so she put her finger on his lips and said, "Don't say anything yet. Listen to me."
"I've said before that you are the best in my heart. Although this sounds like sweet talk, I never tell lies to people I can trust."
She paused and said, "There are indeed some women in this world who have three husbands and four concubines, but I am definitely not one of them. My heart has always been small. When I love someone, I can only have room for that one person, not for others."
When Hao Cheng was dating someone in her previous life, even if she no longer had feelings for the person or felt that they were not suitable, she would break up and then find a new love, instead of cheating on someone else while she had a boyfriend and only breaking up after she found the next one.
In this world, there is no such thing as breaking up because of incompatibility in a relationship. The village girl that the scholar admires does not count. The other party was just keeping her hanging. They didn't even kiss each other, so it was not considered a mutual love at all.
"How can you prove that you won't change your mind?" Everyone can say sweet words. Although they sound nice, there are so many unfaithful women in the world. Jiang Mengzhen looked at her with burning eyes, as if he could see through her heart clearly.
His eyes were lingering and resentful. "I know that I am ten years older than you. I still look young now, but I will lose my beauty and love in a short time. Besides, it is difficult for me to have children. You want to marry someone else in the future just for the sake of the child. That Mr. Qiao is so young, so it must be easy for him to have children."
Jiang Mengzhen said this, but his nails dug deep into his fingers. If Hao Cheng really dared to say what he said, he would definitely throw him out. Anyway, she was an unfaithful woman, so it was useless for him to come.
Hao Cheng was silent for a long while, just staring at him: "Tell me again, do you really think so?"
Being stared at by her like this, Jiang Mengzhen couldn't say the word "yes" against his will.
After a long while, he whispered, "Of course I don't think so. Even if the whole world says that I am jealous of my husband, I can't stand you having someone else by your side. If such a day really comes after we get married, then I might kill your lover first, poison you to death, and then live out my life alone. When I die, I will be buried with you, even if I become a ghost to haunt you for the rest of my life."
He stared at Hao Cheng's young face and said, "If you feel scared, it's not too late to leave now."
Hao Cheng was still staring at him in a daze, as if she couldn't believe that she would fall in love with such a vicious husband. When Jiang Mengzhen was almost discouraged, she burst out laughing.
She let go of Jiang Mengzhen's hand and put her arm around his waist: "I am very happy."
It was Jiang Mengzhen's turn to be stunned. She held his face and gently kissed the thin lips she had been thinking about day and night. The kiss was as light as a dragonfly touching the water, without any passion or desire, but with a bit of tenderness and warmth.
Hao Cheng said: "I am very happy that you can say that."
"Don't you think my jealous face is ugly?" Jiang Mengzhen has seen women who only married one husband. In fact, most women in the countryside only have one husband in their lifetime, but in his opinion, that's only because those men are poor and have no conditions, so they can only marry one.
Like the Duke of England's Palace, the Prince's Palace, and those imperial princesses, all of them have husbands and servants. Even if they are in love, they will marry a concubine and have children.
Even if Hao Cheng really liked him at this moment, how could she guarantee that she would not change her mind in the future? Moreover, most women in this world hoped that their husbands would be tolerant and generous, so how could they like his ugly face of jealousy
Hao Cheng rested his chin on his shoulder and said in a dark tone, "If you like someone else, I'm afraid I'll be jealous and crazy. If you're not jealous, I'll be worried that you don't like me anymore."
No matter it is a male-dominated society or a female-dominated society, only a completely sincere heart can be exchanged for sincerity. The heart you give out is only a fraction of it, so how can you expect others to truly love you
Even if there really was one, she didn't think she would be able to meet one. Besides, one man was enough, and she couldn't handle so many.
Jiang Mengzhen didn't say anything. Hao Cheng took his hand and placed it on the part where his heart was beating. "I can't guarantee the future, but I can guarantee now. The next day, and the day after that, there will only be you here. If I can't do it one day, you can just take it away."
Jiang Mengzhen felt that the place his hand touched was very hot. He withdrew his hand and, relying on the carriage to block the way, he put his arm around Hao Cheng's waist without any reserve: "Don't say such unlucky words in the future. You have to remember that it was you who chose not to let go."
In fact, if Hao Cheng really let her go, he might not be able to be cruel to her because of the joy. But Hao Cheng also said those words, even if he died, he would never let her go easily.
However, the issue of offspring was still a bit difficult. He originally thought of living alone until the end of his life, but he never expected to be with Hao Cheng. Even though Hao Cheng didn't care that much, he still wanted to have a child like Hao Cheng.
After all, he is ten years older than Hao Cheng. If he leaves early in the future, Hao Cheng will be well taken care of with the child.
The two of them simply hugged each other for a while, until the carriage stopped, Hao Cheng reluctantly let go of Jiang Mengzhen. She lifted the curtain, and outside was the best inn in Mingzhou City.
Hao Cheng was about to get off the carriage and prepare to spend some time on her own to go back. But Jiang Mengzhen stopped her and told the coachman, "Turn around and go to the third blue brick and tile house in Tongliu Lane at the east gate of the city." He was referring to Hao Cheng's current residence.
Tongliu Lane was still a long way from the inn, so Hao Cheng got back into the carriage. After enough of the tenderness, he returned to the original topic.
Jiang Mengzhen pondered and said, "I won't bother you about Qiao Yu's affairs, but you must never take over the restaurant again. Leave all matters to Manager Bai, and you just have to wait for your dividends."
Hao Cheng didn't really want to see Qiao Yu in the first place, so he nodded immediately. Thinking of the naughty push he made before leaving, he looked a little embarrassed: "I guess I still have to apologize to him."
When it comes to his love rival, Jiang Mengzhen's attitude becomes very tough: "I'll take care of the aftermath, you can rest assured."
"But..." Hao Cheng still felt that it was not good. Jiang Mengzhen made the final decision, "I know my limits. Anyway, didn't you just say that you like me and you are jealous of him? Then I will make it clear that he obviously covets you. You listen to me and you are not allowed to see him again."
She was always worried that Jiang Mengzhen and Qiao Yu would fight, but since Jiang Mengzhen said so, she nodded and agreed: "I'll listen to you."