The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly Chapter 545 - 227 My Son is a Treacherous Official (Part 3)2

Among the clan, if they still bullied orphans and widows, it would be utterly disgraceful.

If news of this got out, the good reputation of He Family Village would be completely destroyed.

After Ms. Hetian cried several tis, no one in the village spoke ill of her anymore—at least not to her face.

Later, He Xi passed the Scholar examination, which was even more impressive.

He beca the youngest Scholar in the County, and also one of the rare "Wenqu Stars" in He Family Village.

He Xi’s studies were no longer just the responsibility of Ms. Hetian and her family but had beco a major concern for the entire He Family.

Hence, the clan leader suggested, and several respected elders unanimously agreed, to have each household in He Family Village contribute so money to support He Xi’s studies.

During the busy planting season or when households needed strong laborers, the young and able n in the clan would also take turns helping Ms. Hetian.

With the support and help of the whole clan, Ms. Hetian’s life beca much more comfortable.

She no longer needed to engage in ambiguities with those n, nor did she have to frequently weep and feign pitifulness.

But, Ms. Hetian was cunning. Even though her son had beco successful, she did not sever ties with those n.

Wiping her tears, she displayed a reluctant and helpless deanor as she "bid farewell" to the n.

The reasons were always ready, and even those n very much understood, "Now that my Dalang has beco a Scholar, he will still need to take the exams for higher degrees. Any flaw in his background could be fatal!"

"X Lang, I understand the affection you have for , and I also—alas, I am a mother, I cannot be too selfish!"

"If because of as a remarried widow, Dalang’s future is ruined, not to ntion the clan’s disapproval, even I couldn’t face the ancestors of the He Family!"

"...We are fated but not destined. The kindness you showed , I, I can only repay you by being beholden to you in the next life!"

This heartfelt speech made Ms. Hetian cry even harder.

All the n felt a sour and numb sensation in their hearts, although one or two felt annoyed at their many years of effort for naught.

But then, Ms. Hetian’s words quickly turned their anger into joy: "X Lang, you’re still young, find a good woman and settle down soon."

"Rest assured, once my Dalang makes sothing of himself, he will surely repay you!"

"Even if my Dalang does not pass the higher exams or beco a high-ranking official, when he returns to the village, he can still be a schoolteacher. By then, your children can also study under my Dalang!"

As the youngest Scholar in County history, the County Magistrate held him in high regard.

He was destined for great success.

Even if he did not beco a high-ranking official, he was not soone these farrs could afford to provoke.

Thus, despite their reluctance, the n put their ideas to rest.

Mostly, it was Ms. Hetian’s superb acting skills; each man believed he was her True Love.

Alas, the woman they admired was too compassionate and virtuous, sacrificing them for her son and for Old He’s family.

They were fated to have no destiny with her, not because Ms. Hetian was heartless.

Far from feeling used, they felt their past was not entirely unrewarding.

After all, their affection for Ms. Hetian was genuine; destiny had rely toyed with them.

Alas, such a good woman, they could only hope to resu their affections in the next life.

Thus, Ms. Hetian cleanly cut off her ambiguous relationships without causing any disputes.

The n ca to regard her as their eternal White Moonlight—even those who later married or remained alone forever, rembered Ms. Hetian deeply.

Tiantian: ... Top-grade White Lotus Flower impressive queen. Stepping on so many boats, yet none capsized, and still achieved a perfect ending.

Having completely rged with the original host’s mories, Tiantian ca to understand even more why Ms. Hetian had raised such a despicable person as He Xi.

Indeed, watching her mother wear a mask every day, maneuvering between several n for a piece of at or a Copper Coin.

Smiling apologetically, wiping away tears, pouring out her heart, giving mixed signals... He Xi grew up seeing all the selfishness, ugliness, and falsehood of human nature.

He Xi himself was very intelligent; otherwise, as a poor farr’s son, without a vast collection of books, without the guidance of sages, relying solely on the teacher’s rigid teaching and a few essential examination books, it would have been very difficult to pass the Scholar exam.