"Since I married into the Chen family, for more than ten years, everything inside and outside the house, big and small, has been handled by me. I have not taken care of anything. The old lady was ill in bed, and I was not fully clothed for several months, serving beside her.
My father-in-law is not good at what he does. It's not me who makes soup and medicine, but asks for help. What did I do wrong? Why do you treat me like this?"
Mrs. Chen Zhang could finally speak.
In full view of the public, her plaintive accusations made many people shed tears. Among the subtle discussions, there were indispensable accusations against Chen Zilong and Liu Rushi.
Only Zuo Mengeng's face remained as usual, unmoved.
Because his perspective on the problem is different from others.
"Ms. Zhang, I also want to ask you a question."
While Chen Zhang was trying hard to hold back his tears, he spoke slowly.
"You have been married to Chen Zilong for many years, so...have you ever loved him?"
Chen Zhang's sobbing stopped abruptly.
This question was really too unexpected for her.
As a woman who adheres to womanly principles and never leaves the house, this question is too straightforward for her.
But under this frankness, she was at a loss as to what to do.
She wanted to nod, but just when she was about to make a move, she couldn't help but feel at a loss.
Does she love Chen Zilong?
She doesn't know.
She married Chen Zilong when she was sixteen.
How did you feel when you got married?
There didn't seem to be any joy.
It's just that her parents arranged a marriage for her, and she just knows that her husband is a great talent who is famous all over the world. Although there is a hint of longing in her heart, when it comes to feelings...
Before she lifted her hijab on the wedding night, she had never met Chen Zilong, so what feelings could she have?
But aren’t all women in this era like this?
At home, you obey your father, and when you get married, you obey your husband.
As for what kind of husband you want, it is not your choice.
Since you are married to Chen Zilong, you are the daughter-in-law of the Chen family, and you must fulfill your duties as a daughter-in-law.
She thinks she has done well over the years.
Chen Zilong travels abroad all the year round, and the Chen family relies on her to maintain it. She can keep everything in order and everything in the family house in harmony, isn't she doing enough?
This is why she can speak confidently in court today.
Seeing how people felt the same way, she thought she had won.
But Zuo Mengeng's question made her heart twitch.
This question broke down the inherent barriers in her life.
Because she has never thought about whether she loves Chen Zilong or not.
Since you are married to Chen Zilong, you should be a good wife of the Chen family.
As for the rest, she ignored it.
But in today's court showdown, emotion has become the only winner.
Seeing her sad look, Zuo Mengeng knew everything.
"Hey, Ms. Zhang, you don't love Chen Zilong either, right? Just marrying him and spending so many years of precious time with the Chen family has made you a habit and you don't want to come out, right?"
"It's not... it's... it's not... I..."
Mrs. Chen Zhang was completely panicked.
I want to deny it, but I can't get over it in my heart.
Just because Zuo Mengeng had analyzed all the depths of her heart.
The change of scene made the onlookers equally surprised and even fell into deep thought.
The old gentleman was stroking his beard with his hand and frowning, as if he had a lot of confusion. But looking at the different expressions of the people around him, it seemed that he had fallen into the inferior category.
Above, Mrs. Chen Zhang's panic finally calmed down and she began to feel sorry for herself.
"Your Highness, even you think that I have done something wrong? Then why have I worked so hard all these years?"
"No. You have never done anything wrong. On the contrary, I only admire you. From you, I see the greatest maternal brilliance of a woman. I believe that you are here today, or anywhere in this world.
No one will say anything wrong about you anywhere."
Mrs. Chen Zhang raised her head in shock, and became even more confused.
What is Zuo Mengeng’s position?
"Ms. Zhang, you have done some of what a wife should do, and even done better. From this point of view, you are worthy of anyone, but Chen Zilong is sorry for you."
Mrs. Chen Zhang couldn't help but smile.
"Your Highness is willing to make decisions for the slave family?"
Zuo Mengeng felt extremely regretful.
"Your self-effacement is precisely the source of the tragedy in your life."
His words were not only addressed to Chen Zhang, but also to everyone.
"The marriage between you and Chen Zilong has no emotional basis. You did not come together because of mutual love, but came from the orders of others. The person who brought you together completely ignored your feelings. Therefore, your marriage
, there were cracks from the beginning. It was wrong from the beginning, and no matter what you do for the rest of your life, it will be just wasted effort."
Mrs. Chen Zhang felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her whole body went limp.
The surrounding audience was in an uproar, and many people suddenly realized it and praised Zuo Menggeng's evaluation.
Zuo Mengeng’s trial continues.
"Although your marriage was wrong from the beginning, in order to maintain the family, your hard work and painstaking efforts over the years have been seen by everyone. Chen Zilong, do you admit that without Ms. Zhang, you would be so happy?"
Do you want to travel around the world and increase your knowledge?"
Chen Zilong thought silently and had to nod in conviction.
"In fact, I owe her a lot."
Zuo Mengeng nodded, admiring his frankness.
"You are able to face your feelings directly, without any deception, and your temperament is sincere, which is admirable. What you did wrong is that you failed to fulfill your responsibilities. If you don't love Ms. Zhang, then you have to explain it to me quickly. Let me live up to it.
If you have lost someone's good time, no amount of compensation can be exaggerated."
Chen Zilong stood up excitedly.
He looked at Chen Zhang.
"Your Highness is right. Over the years, I was not honest enough, looked forward and backward, and delayed you. No matter how you ask me to make up for it, I am willing to do it."
Mrs. Chen Zhang silently shed tears.
How could she not understand that the more Chen Zilong said this, the more it meant that their marriage was over.
She opened her eyes and looked around blankly, not knowing what to do with herself.
Her life was very simple and she got married when she grew up.
The education she received told her to take care of her husband and raise her children after she got married, which is what she did.
But other than that, she doesn't understand the meaning of life at all.
Now that Chen Zilong is so decisive, she feels that her life has no destination. What she did in the past has no meaning, and she doesn't know what to do in the future.
Zuo Mengeng noticed her state.
"Ms. Zhang, have you ever lived for yourself? Even once."
Mrs. Chen Zhang thought carefully, with a sad face.
She doesn't know.
She doesn't know what it means to live for herself.
She doesn't even know how to live for herself.
Zuo Mengeng sighed with emotion.
Just because women like this are everywhere in China today.
Their tragedies are still happening day by day, and they don't even know where the evil lies. This chapter has been completed!