Chapter 419 - 411: Enraged
Jingfu looked at her family’s Madam, truly at a loss for words.
But seeing Madam continuously staring at her, she had no choice but to repeat, "These words were specifically conveyed to me by Yangtao from Mr. Wu’s side, asking me to inform Madam. After all, back when Mr. Wu was in the mansion, he always received Madam’s care. He said that when he saw this scene at the government, he thought it over and decided to have someone inform Madam, since Sister Hui is Mother’s daughter. This is at least a token of appreciation for Madam’s kindness."
"How is this paying back my kindness? You’re waiting to watch me as the joke. When he saw such things happening, why didn’t he stop it right then and there? Just standing aside to watch the scene today? Crying crocodile tears, don’t think I’d be grateful to her now." Upon hearing this news, Madam was already shaking with anger, "Go, summon Lv Liang and Sister Jian before me. I must ask them what they mean by this! Over the years in the mansion, I haven’t treated them poorly. Now, they’ve set their sights on Side. Trying to snatch Sister Hui’s man? Does he intend to imitate his mother? Serve one husband together, is that it?"
Such words from the Madam were indeed cutting, but knowing this matter well, everyone realized Madam couldn’t calm down and dared not advise further, thus respectfully withdrew, heading to the back courtyard.
Upon exiting the courtyard, she saw her family’s girl standing outside, lost in thought. Considering the news heard moments ago, Jingfu looked at the girl with sympathy, promptly stepped forward, and greeted her.
"Where are you heading, Sister Jingfu?" Sister Hui smiled as she approached and asked.
"I’m going to visit Aunt Lv." Jingfu dared not elaborate.
"Did Mother send you to find Aunt Lv? I wonder what it’s about, as Mother seems rather tired having returned from the banquet just now." Normally, Sister Hui wouldn’t ask so much, but today she halted to inquire here.
Seeing Sister Hui standing here, Jingfu suspected she had heard something; otherwise, she wouldn’t be here. Reflecting on how Sister Hui just stood there earlier, lost in thoughts, Jingfu hesitated internally, unsure of what to say, choosing silence instead.
"Sister Jingfu, you should go on with your tasks; I’ll return to my courtyard now." Sister Hui did not pursue questioning further, turned away leading her entourage.
Jingfu secretly exhaled in relief, striding towards Aunt Lv’s courtyard to inform about Madam’s summons, causing Aunt Lv to feel perplexed, calling over Sister Jian after Jingfu departed.
"Someone came from Madam just now delivering a message; Madam asks me to bring you over. Not sure whether you’ve caused any disturbance at the State Mansion, tell me now so I can prepare and explain to Madam later." Aunt Lv’s inquiry visibly changed Sister Jian’s expression.
Aunt Lv immediately sensed something significant occurred, her expression sinking, casually asked thinking Sister Jian wasn’t one to cause major trouble, particularly given previous discussions about this matter. Yet seeing Sister Jian’s change, she realized things weren’t well.
"Quickly, tell me what exactly happened? If you remain silent, do you want Madam herself to penalize you later?"
Sister Jian knelt on the ground, "This matter wasn’t intentional. While at the State Mansion, I encountered my cousin, who inexplicably reached out to touch my face. By the time I reacted, he had retracted his hand. I was terrified and cried, telling him not to disclose this. He assured it wasn’t intentional and wouldn’t tell anyone."
Aunt Lv dropped her cup in fright, "You stupid girl, how could you do such a thing? He ought to be your fiancé; who else did you allure? You have quite the nerve. I cannot assist you with this; when you meet Madam, you better hope for the best."
After a string of rebukes, Aunt Lv still felt dissatisfied, "You foolish girl, how do you keep causing such severe problems? Previously I thought Sister Ran unstable, her mistakes being minor. But look at you, daring to steal your sister’s fiancé, are you out of your mind? I doubt you’ll marry in your lifetime; this matter is likely already spreading throughout the Capital!"
"Mother only reprimands me, never liked me since childhood. This isn’t my fault; it was unexpectedly Cousin. Mother doesn’t consider my innocence at all. Earlier at the State Mansion, Sister Ran clashed with Vice Minister Zhang’s daughter over someone from Prime Minister’s Mansion." Sister Jian retorted defiantly.
Aunt Lv paused, seeing her eldest daughter openly countering, hinting her favoritism.
Aunt Lv admitted she favored Sister Ran, but who could resist a sweet-talking child like her?
Moreover, Aunt Lv always felt Sister Ran who emulated herself the most; frank, saying things upfront. Her personality only adjusted slightly upon entering the Marquis Mansion.
Who wouldn’t favor a daughter reminiscent of themselves as a child?
Besides, Sister Jian was slow-witted, responding hesitantly, rigidly abiding by rules.
Her favoritism, so what?
Yet now, Sister Jian pointed it out, leaving Aunt Lv unsure how to react, as if she was the one at fault, perhaps facing such confrontation from Sister Jian for the first time.
"Sister, these words aren’t right. At the State Mansion, I took a stance, because Vice Minister Zhang’s daughter insulted us as the lower-born stemming from common associations. Naturally, I couldn’t stay silent, yet you claimed before witnesses I acted arrogantly, tarnishing my reputation. How should this be settled then?" Sister Ran entered from outside without anyone noticing.
"True, I’ve often exhibited poor attitude toward Sister over the years, but never bore malice. Today Sister damaged my reputation; I had no idea she harbored such disdain." Sister Ran spoke calmly, her demeanor composed.
Aunt Lv eyed wide in disbelief.
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Travel across time: Young Wife of ’73 yzmb
Transformed into a little girl, thinking she’d become a second-generation rich kid, only to discover she’d change into a first-generation wealthy wife, mother to a second-generation rich kid.