Chapter 345 Each has its own well-kept secrets (1)_1
Chen Shanshan was just about to burst out when she realized whose voice it was, and turning her head, she looked at Mrs. Du discontentedly and said, "Mother, when this group of lowborns gangs up to bully Shanshan, a frail young lady, you don’t seek justice for Shanshan, and yet you can still accuse Shanshan of ’creating trouble’? Where was Shanshan creating trouble?"
With a faint smile on her face, Mrs. Du looked like a very cultivated noblewoman. She gently tapped Chen Shanshan’s hand and scolded softly, "Shanshan, if it weren’t for their help, how could the few of us have separated the carriage? We should be thanking them properly!"
As she spoke, Mrs. Du bowed to the passersby who had come to help, and said warmly, "My daughter is ignorant and has caused you displeasure. It is my fault for not teaching her properly. I hope you can overlook it, given her young age. Please, could you help separate the carriage first? I thank you all here."
After speaking, she bowed again, her face full of sincerity.
With the conversation arriving at this stage, and Mrs. Du’s posture being so humble, although the people felt uncomfortable, they realized that there was no point in being petty with a young girl. Although they did not look pleased, they still went to help move the carriage.
Chen Shanshan, not convinced, wanted to say something else but was stopped by Mrs. Du. "We are in the middle of the street, with people coming and going. It’s better for Shanshan to be careful."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shanshan understood the implication in Mrs. Du’s words – she was afraid of damaging her reputation should familiar people see her. Now thirteen, she knew the impact of reputation on a young lady. Despite feeling extremely frustrated, she managed to hold back from lashing out.
"Humph, this time, I will be magnanimous and let off this bunch of lowborns," Shanshan huffed.