The villagers saw Meng Chuyue as if she had been struck by lightning, clearly unaware of the situation.
They felt even more sympathy for her and began to criticize Fu Hongfang.
"Fu Hongfang, this must be something you and Liu Xianming wishfully thought up? I see Chuyue's expression; she clearly knows nothing about it."
"Chuyue isn't stupid, how could she agree to marry a notorious scoundrel like Liu Xianming? That would be like jumping into a fire pit."
"You're too much."
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Fu Hongfang awkwardly said, "What scoundrel? Xianming has long since reformed."
Meng Jingfen was exhilarated by the news, imagining the miserable life Meng Chuyue would have after marrying Liu Xianming. With a sneer, she said in an authoritative tone, "This is my aunt's decision, whatever you all say is in vain."
Meng Jingfen was determined, regardless of whether Meng Wanhua agreed, she wanted to see Meng Chuyue married off to Liu Xianming as a way to vent her anger.