Chapter 422 - 414: Shirking Responsibility
Mrs. Dong was slightly taken aback and did not immediately understand what Mrs. Gu Sr. meant.
Mrs. Gu Sr. looked at her, "Our mansion hasn’t raised a good daughter; seeing a man behave so shamelessly, she didn’t know to avoid it. We can’t blame the other side for this matter, but after all, it’s also a man from the Dong Mansion who first made a move on the women in our mansion. The Dong Mansion has to give an explanation on this matter. Or do you think the Dong Mansion did nothing wrong? Their men behaved inappropriately towards our daughters, is that what the Dong Mansion should do?"
Mrs. Dong didn’t dare to respond. She knew if she dared to refute this statement from Mrs. Gu Sr., the old lady could drive her out of the Gu Mansion immediately.
Without looking at anyone, Mrs. Gu Sr. turned and left with large strides. Aunt Lv in the room let out a sigh of relief, but upon thinking about what the old lady had just said, she decided not to meddle with Sister Jian anymore.
What would happen to Sister Jian? Given Mrs. Dong’s methods, she would probably want to kill Sister Jian right now.
Aunt Lv thought the only one who could save Sister Jian now was the Marquis. Without any hesitation, she got up and rushed out, no longer caring about what Mrs. Dong might say or do to her. Mrs. Dong watched her from behind but didn’t stop anyone from following her.
"Let her go. She must be rushing to plead to the Marquis for that wretched girl. I want to see if the Marquis will plead for her. That shameless girl, if the Marquis knows, he’d probably wish to send her out of the mansion immediately," Mrs. Dong’s eyes were full of hatred.
As she raised her head, she saw her daughter standing outside. Mrs. Dong was startled; she didn’t know when her daughter had arrived or how much she had heard.
Sister Hui walked in with big steps, "I know everything now. Mother, don’t blame Elder Sister. This marriage was originally arranged by you for me. However, it seems that Cousin and I were not meant to be. In that case, let Elder Sister and Cousin be together. Since Cousin could do such a thing, it is clear that he has feelings for Elder Sister."
"How can you say that? Where will you find such a good marriage? Now you give it to this girl, what about yourself?" After hearing her daughter’s words, Mrs. Dong was even more upset, but she couldn’t bring herself to get angry at her daughter. After all, with such an incident, the most aggrieved should be her daughter.
"Mother, I understand your intention, but now that such a thing has happened, even if I were to be with Cousin, there would be a barrier between us. Couples with such barriers will not be happy. Also, after this incident, what would Elder Sister do? Will you send her to a temple or do you think that we sisters should serve the same husband? I will never agree to such a thing, and Mother, please don’t force me. So, right now, I believe the best solution is for me to step back and let Elder Sister have this marriage. It’s a token of affection between us sisters." After saying this, Sister Hui knelt down, "Please grant my wish, Mother. I know you have put a lot of effort into my affairs, but now that I’m grown, I have no other requests except for this one thing. I hope you will grant my wish once more."
Mrs. Dong looked at her daughter incredulously, not understanding why she had such thoughts. She looked to the side at Sister Jian, "You see, even after you’ve wronged Sister Hui like this, she’s still considering you. Do you think you deserve Sister Hui? Such a ruthless girl, how could you do this? Do you really think by stealing Sister Hui’s husband, you’ll find a good marriage? You’re just a concubine’s daughter. Even if you enter the Dong Mansion, you’d be only a concubine."
Sister Jian stood there silently, merely looking at the kneeling Sister Hui without any gratitude, but rather with some resentment.
"Why would Third Sister do this?"
"I know why Elder Sister is doing this. It’s because I didn’t keep the promise I made to Elder Sister, leading her to act this way. Now that this has happened, I don’t blame Elder Sister. After all, I failed her first. Elder Sister’s revenge is only natural. Now that I am giving Cousin to Elder Sister, I owe you nothing anymore." In the presence of Mrs. Dong, Sister Hui did not hide her thoughts and spoke openly.
Standing aside, Mrs. Dong was more confused, not knowing what was going on.
"Third Sister, don’t think that by doing this, I will be grateful to you. Right now, I have gained no good reputation. Do you think by giving Big Cousin to me, I will be grateful?" Sister Jian sneered, showing no appreciation.
"What exactly is going on?" Mrs. Dong asked her daughter, who was kneeling on the ground.
"No need to worry, Mother. Once Grandmother comes to our mansion, you’ll understand everything. You can tell her my intentions too. I believe Grandmother won’t say anything. I and Cousin are simply not destined to be together. I don’t blame anyone." After getting up, Sister Hui looked at Sister Jian, "Elder Sister, rest assured, since this started because of me, I will ensure your safety."
After speaking, Sister Hui turned and left.
Mrs. Dong looked at Sister Jian with a scowl, instructing Jingfu beside her, "Take the young lady down and have someone watch her closely. Don’t let her do anything foolish. After all, she disgraced our mansion, and if she dies, it would give our mansion a reputation for being harsh."
Sister Jian smiled faintly, unbothered by these words. She hadn’t expected things to turn out this way and was prepared for the worst. Yet now events took an unexpected turn.
But she understood that no good outcome awaited her. Even if she entered the Dong Mansion, she wouldn’t live well.
The affair between her and Big Cousin had already spread, affecting both mansions. The Dong Mansion people were always harsh, and now that she had tarnished their reputation, how would the people from the East Mansion treat her?
Mrs. Gu Sr. returned to the Shi’an Garden without resolving the matter with Mrs. Dong, and now something like this had occurred. When she got back home, she was so angry that she lost all her strength.
Frightened, Nanny Chi and others quickly called the Imperial Physician. Gu Yifeng, hearing the news, also rushed over and was stopped halfway by Aunt Lv.
Crying, Aunt Lv spoke incoherently, but Gu Yifeng understood the matter. His face turned dark immediately, and he kicked Aunt Lv in the chest and strode towards Shi’an Garden without caring for Aunt Lv behind him.
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