Everyone fixed their eyes on Jiang An.
He had made Madam Jiang a cuckold several times, and two of his illegitimate daughters outside the household had already come to light. Heaven knew whether any more would turn up.
Who would have thought that an eight-armed octopus like him would one day be cuckolded himself?
The prospect could not help but excite them.
Huahua: [Jiang An always thought Qin Wanru was deeply in love with him. He thought he had her younger sister dancing in the palm of his hand too, and that his dazzling personal charm had brought both women utterly to heel. With your mother added to the mix, he considered himself a dragon and phoenix among men, possessed of boundless charm.]
Jiang An had once placed third in the imperial examinations. He really had been handsome back then, and the sight of him on horseback felt like a refreshing spring breeze.
Madam Jiang had been drawn to Jiang An at first sight too, only to walk straight into a den of thieves.
Now, however, nothing remained but disgust.
Once that revulsion took root, even his nose and eyes seemed wrong. No matter how she looked at Jiang An, he grated on her nerves.
Who would have thought he would have his own turn wearing a cuckold's green hat? What a satisfying turn of events.
Madam Jiang dearly wanted to urge Jiang Shuyue to hurry up and explain. This endless wait was driving her mad.
Jiang Shuyue could not wait either: [Making me wait for juicy gossip? That's just mean!]
Huahua chuckled goofily: [Good gossip is worth the wait! Qin Wanru really did carry Jiang An's child back then, but unfortunately, it was stillborn. She couldn't bear to watch her wealth and glory slip away, so she found a