In the North Sea Kingdom, it was common for a wife to take charge after her husband died.
After Violet became the Family Head of the Violet Lineage, her first act was to purge everyone who knew the truth, including those members of the Lineage.
So how could they possibly find anything to hold against her?
Now that Wang Chongqing had suddenly asked that question, anyone discerning who thought it over carefully would notice something fishy. Often, the more flawless something appeared, the more it suggested a problem.
Wang Chongqing suddenly leaned close to Ouyang Long's ear and whispered, "A few years ago, I met a fish that slipped through Lord Luo's net. He was the youngest son of the Violet Lineage's Elder Uncle-an illegitimate son. He told me Lord Luo's husband hadn't died of illness. Lord Luo had angered him to death. Tell me, what sort of situation could make someone die of anger?"
Ouyang Long thought for a moment and guessed, "She failed to bear him a single child?"
Wang Chongqing wagged a finger and chuckled. "Not so. We're both men. If it were your wife, Lord Ouyang... Ahem, sorry, I'm only making a comparison. Don't take offense, Brother Ouyang. Suppose she made you wear a cuckold's green hat-and several of them at that."
Before Wang Chongqing could finish, Ouyang Long fixed him with a furious glare without saying a word.
Wang Chongqing stopped smiling and pointed at the angry Ouyang Long. "Exactly. Just like that. Furious, aren't you? That's how Lord Luo's husband was angered to death."
"Nonsense! Lord Luo is such a proud woman. How could she possibly do something like that!"
Ouyang Long growled. In his heart, Violet was as pure and flawless as white moonlight. How could he tolerate anyone slandering her?
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