Chapter 58 Song Ci’s Disappointment
Song Ci had mixed in the entertainment circle before, so she knew well about struggles. Zhao Mingyao had intentionally wanted to compete with her granddaughters for the hairpin, trying to make it difficult for them.
She wasn’t foolish and didn’t directly snatch it back. Firstly, because of her status, and secondly, if an old senior stepped in for kids’ disputes, it would spread out and be a disgrace to the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
However, she couldn’t just let Zhao Mingyao take it away either. Otherwise, in the future, should the Prime Minister’s daughters let others have their way everywhere? So, she skillfully used the rules of etiquette to dig a pit and lure Zhao Mingyao into jumping in.
With so many people here, you just mentioned your mother’s understanding of rules and etiquette, didn’t you? I’m holding you in such high regard, so if you insist on stealing, it will only show that you and your mother lack manners and respect for rules. Let’s see if you and your mother care about your reputation.
Zhao Mingyao was infuriated but couldn’t openly argue against Song Ci’s words. She was brash but not foolish; agreeing with Song Ci would imply that the etiquette and manners she and her mother upheld were inadequate.
But this didn’t mean she would let the little brat have it so easily. She sarcastically said, "A gentleman does not seize what others like. Of course, I understand this. The young ladies of your residence are indeed fortunate, with their great-grandmother doting on them, even helping with buying a little trinket."
"Naturally, I do dote on my granddaughters. Doesn’t Mingyang Bo’s great-grandmother dote on the County Lord?" Song Ci chuckled, acting as if she hadn’t noticed the sarcasm.
Zhao Mingyao’s face turned somewhat unpleasant. Her grandmother only doted on those born out of wedlock; how could she spare any affection for her, a mere girl? Even her several half-sisters could receive some favors.