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In her previous life, if it hadn't been for his help, she might not have survived to this day. Having been protected since childhood, she was unaware of how treacherous human nature could be, to the point of taking lives.
Her parents were honest and straightforward people, and her friends shared similar temperaments. Growing up in such a protective environment, Wen Qian naturally developed a soft disposition. She disliked conflicts and would let go of trivial matters without a second thought. She had learned to endure and be tolerant.
When she married Lu Zheng, she was already suffering from the pain of her parents' passing. The overwhelming sadness filled her mind, and the shock of suddenly getting married left her feeling lost. Living under someone else's roof in the Lu family, she felt constantly on edge, fearing that she might inadvertently upset them.
Initially, life was bearable after her marriage. However, after Lu Zheng left for military service for a while, the Lu family became increasingly unreasonable. Ding Cuihua would scold and berate her, while Lu Yao harassed her behind closed doors. When she timidly approached Ding Cuihua about it, she received a slap instead.
"You filthy whore! You marry into this family and still dare to seduce my son? If I hear any gossip in the village about you, I swear I'll make you pay!"
From that point on, Lu Yao grew bolder. Not only did he openly tease her at home, but he also made her work in remote areas where he could find opportunities to bully her. At that time, she was still quite beautiful, though slightly thinner and more haggard than before.
One day, while working hard in a remote area to the east—an area that Lu Yao had insisted on cultivating—she found herself alone under the scorching sun with no one around. As she struggled with her tasks, Lu Yao suddenly embraced her from behind. Startled, she quickly raised the tool in her hand to strike back.
A yelp escaped him as he staggered back. Clutching the tool tightly against her chest, she turned around only to find it was Lu Yao.
Stammering in fear, she pleaded with him, "Lu Yao, I'm your sister-in-law! You can't treat me like this! It's wrong! Your brother will come back and deal with you!"
Rubbing the spot where she'd hit him and cursing under his breath, Lu Yao sneered at Wen Qian. "That bastard? You really think he cares about you? If he truly wanted to marry you, why would he leave you here to suffer? I'm just doing what he allows."
"You... you're talking nonsense!" Wen Qian stepped back in fear, her voice trembling with tears.
"Sister-in-law," he said with a lewd grin as he licked his lips. "Just give in to me; I can make your life easier at home."
With a wild laugh, Lu Yao snatched the tool from her hand and lunged at her. Wen Qian was pushed down to the ground beneath him. She struggled desperately against him, pushing him away as she cried out for help.
"Someone! Help! Please save me!"
Tears streamed uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes, her gaze filled with terror as she kicked at him with her legs and struggled to escape with her arms.
Lu Yao looked down at Wen Qian, who lay on the ground, a beauty caught in a rain of tears that made her all the more pitiful. Her desperate pleas stirred something deep within him.
He listened to her cries for help and couldn't help but laugh. "Sister-in-law, go ahead and shout! There’s no one around here; I’ve already checked."
He pinned Wen Qian's legs down, raised a hand to hold her wrists, and leaned down to sniff at her neck, a look of intoxication on his face. "Sister-in-law, you smell so good."
Wen Qian trembled in fear, but with her legs and arms restrained, she could no longer resist; all she could do was plead for mercy. "Lu Yao, I beg you, let me go! I’m your sister-in-law!"
"I know you’re my sister-in-law!" He twirled a strand of her hair around his finger and inhaled deeply, savoring her scent.
As Lu Yao leaned down to kiss her, Wen Qian shut her eyes in fear and continued to scream for help. "Help! Help!"
Suddenly, there was a loud bang followed by a pained cry from Lu Yao. The sensation of his presence vanished from atop her. Wen Qian quickly opened her eyes and scrambled backward, only to see Yang Tong appear out of nowhere, trembling behind a tree. She clutched her clothes tightly, forcing herself to look despite the fear gripping her heart.
It was him—how did he get here? If it weren't for him, she might have...
Her mind reeled again as she buried her head in her knees and began to cry loudly. Why had her parents suddenly left? Why had she become an orphan overnight, unwanted by anyone?
Why had she fallen into the water? It wasn’t intentional; someone had pushed her from behind!
Why did she have to marry? Why had he abandoned her so abruptly?
She didn’t want to live anymore—why? Why?
Wen Qian's sobs were a cacophony of all the tragedies that had befallen her. Why did everything have to go wrong? She cried out against the heavens for their cruelty and injustice.
Yang Tong listened to her cries, his heart aching as he cast a glance at her. His movements grew increasingly fierce as he struck Lu Yao mercilessly, each punch landing with brutal force. Lu Yao screamed in agony, continuously calling for help.
"Help! Someone's attacking me! They’re going to kill me!"
There was no one around, and naturally, no one came to save him. Wasn't this exactly the place he had chosen deliberately?
"You beast, how dare you bully her?"
Yang Tong's eyes were bloodshot as he fought. He couldn't bear to think what might have happened if he hadn't come today. Would she still be here tomorrow?
Ever since he learned that she was getting married, he had stayed at home, keeping himself busy with everything except that. He was afraid he might lose control and take her away.
Today, he finally couldn't hold back any longer. After quietly inquiring about her whereabouts, he found out she was working here. He planned to sneak a glance at her—just one glance.
However, as soon as he approached the area, he heard her cries for help. He rushed over and saw a man trying to take advantage of her.
Lu Yao was on the ground, rolling in pain, sweating coldly, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Yang Tong crouched down and grabbed him by the collar. "You beast! If I see you bullying her again, I swear I'll ruin you. Just wait and see."
He knew this man was her brother-in-law and understood that he couldn't kill him or call the police; that would tarnish her reputation.
He was acutely aware of how harsh society could be toward women in this era, especially regarding relationships between uncles and sisters-in-law, not to mention that her brother was away. All these factors combined could lead to rumors that would ruin her life.
"Don't let me see you again; if I do, I'll hit you every single time."
"Get lost!"
Lu Yao limped away quickly, and Yang Tong looked at the woman behind the tree who was trembling and crying. He clenched his fists tightly, trying to suppress his own pain for her sake.
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