Chapter 1536 - 1538: Yielding_1
"The State Duke Tong Residence may be referred to by Concubine Tong as the centuries-old State Duke Residence, and naturally, as the main wife, Madam Tong should not be constrained by the ordinary when speaking and acting. Now I see that this is not necessarily the case. How much does Madam Tong know about the affairs of the Luo Family? How much does she know about the Ye Family? Does she have any understanding of the friendship between the two families? If she were clear on these matters, she would not speak in a way that embarrasses others. If she is not clear, she should not speak recklessly, let alone constantly speak of propriety and shame."
"Furthermore, since the Tong Residence is so well-versed in propriety and integrity, how should we address Concubine Tong and her situation in the Mu Residence? And why should Madam Tong step forward to speak when no one from the Luo Family has said anything? As for the guidance of Lord Prince An, there is the Emperor above and the teachers from the Imperial Academy below. If that’s not enough, there’s also my husband’s instruction. How could I, a mere woman, be responsible for instructing? Could it be that the children of the Tong Family are all reared in the harem, personally taught by Madam Tong? If so, I understand now why your grandson can spread rumors like a gossiping woman after hearing only one side of the story."
Yang Chuxia’s series of remarks were so sharp that even the jealousy in Madam Tong’s heart was provoked.
The chain of pointed comments was a direct attack on the Tong Family. Who in Capital City didn’t know about Concubine Tong’s affair with Mu Shaoling? Now, Yang Chuxia had turned the Tong Family’s words right back on them.
Madam Ye is truly formidable—she dares to speak of anything, even including the grandchildren of the Tong Family. A child raised in the harem, what great things can he achieve in the future?
Tsk tsk, everyone in the room felt that today’s trip was not in vain; the drama unfolding was thoroughly entertaining.
Looking at the State Duchess’s face now, tsk tsk!
It turned red, then black, black to green, green to red!
"Madam Ye!" The State Duchess was so angry that her tongue trembled.
Her daughter-in-law was no different. "Madam Ye, why must you be so sharp-tongued, even dredging up old grievances? My son has already visited to apologize. You are being rather petty today, Madam Ye. And what did my mother-in-law say that was wrong? Even though I don’t know what conflict there is between the Luo and Ye families, since we have met, we should give each other some courtesy, which is expected among the gentry."
"Whether your mother-in-law is right or wrong is none of my concern, and it’s not your place to remind me what to do. If you truly wish to meddle in this matter, either change your surname to Luo or to Ye; otherwise, you have no right to speak. As for your son, if your mother-in-law hadn’t mentioned how my son is, I wouldn’t bother mentioning your young master."
After finishing, Yang Chuxia added, "When it comes to the matters of adults, let’s talk about the adults. If you drag children into this, don’t blame me for not showing mercy. I do not have the habit of offering up my own son for others to criticize."
"You! Madam Ye indeed has a sharp tongue," the State Duke’s daughter-in-law said, both having been provoked by Yang Chuxia’s words, unsure whether to sit or stand.
As for Concubine Tong, her face was extremely unsightly. It had been so long since her incidents, and yet they had been brought up again. It must be that wretch Dongyang who told her all this.
"Heh, the pleasure is all mine!" Yang Chuxia even mockingly raised her cup in a gesture of toast from afar.
The bystanders found it amusing; Madam Ye turned out to be quite entertaining.
But, the Tong Family really can’t help but poke their noses into other people’s business. Look at Old Madam Luo—she provoked a scene with a single sentence and now contentedly watches the drama over a cup of tea. What about you, the Tong Family? You spoke on behalf of the Luo Family, but did Old Madam Luo utter a word in defense of the Tong Family?