Chapter 1141 - 1143: Don’t Forget to Invite This Lady When the Time Comes_1
Madam Huang had left, and so did Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Hong. At this moment, Mrs. Liu finally understood the purpose of Yang Chuxia summoning her.
It seemed everyone knew she was a blabbermouth who couldn’t keep things to herself; they wanted her to act like a mouthpiece, ha, she thought, if they want to spread tales, so be it. It wasn’t her family’s scandal, so she reveled in watching and speaking about the drama.
Before leaving, she said, "Madam Ye, Madam Zhou, next time there’s a matter like this, remember to include me, okay?"
Mrs. Hong originally had a close relationship with Madam Zhou, like that of sworn sisters, and naturally tended to side with her. But now she somewhat looked down on her sworn sister. She might have been loose-lipped, but she would never stoop to such dirty antics. Who would forcibly pin a green hat on someone else? From now on, it would be better not to associate too closely with her.
And so, Mrs. Hong took her leave as well.
At this time, Principal Clerk Zhou’s mind was completely muddled by Cao Lingling. Seeing Madam Zhou in a rage made him somewhat tremble, but as a man who cared about face, he absolutely would not talk about these matters in public. He shot Madam Zhou a glare and, holding onto Cao Lingling, prepared to depart. Madam Zhou, seeing this, followed behind them, ready to leave.
However, Yang Chuxia suddenly asked, "Principal Clerk Zhou, I wonder if you will be hosting a banquet for taking a concubine? When is it set, and don’t forget to invite me, the lady of this house, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Principal Clerk Zhou’s face stiffened, then he forced a smile, "The day after tomorrow, it will be held the day after tomorrow."
Madam Zhou’s expression grew even stormier upon hearing this.
Yang Chuxia chuckled and said, "Good, I will definitely attend. Cao Lingling." As she spoke, she turned her attention to Cao Lingling. "Cao Lingling, you came from our estate, and now you’ve found a good situation; I’m happy for you. Come to think of it, our estate is somewhat like your natal home now. Remember, if you are bullied by your in-laws, don’t be afraid. I will be there to support you!"
Cao Lingling was unclear about the meaning behind her words but was surprised nonetheless. She well knew of Madam Zhou’s character. Now that she had bitten her back, she was sure to be a thorn in her side in the future.
Now that Yang Chuxia had spoken like this, Cao Lingling thought she might indeed turn to her for help in the future and so she hastily expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much, Madam!"
Afterward, the Zhou Family departed as well.
Yang Chuxia then had the midwife sent away. As for the midwife, she had to thank Ye Yi for bringing her in; his investigation of Mianyang County had been so thorough that the records were stacked high, and it just so happened that she had looked through them—this midwife was known far and wide.
After everyone had gone, she summoned Ming Liu to her side, "Go, disinfect the room where Cao Lingling lived and throw everything she used to the beggars."
"Yes, Madam!" Hearing her order, Ming Liu grinned widely.
Mingcui spoke up, "This Cao Lingling, finally leaving our estate for good, seeing her every day was sickening. I have never seen someone so shameless, without any of the dignity a woman should have. But now she has become a concubine to Principal Clerk Zhou; she’s getting off easy. Principal Clerk Zhou is still an official, after all. Someone like her, even beggars would despise."
"Tsk, tsk, little Mingcui, don’t be too upset. The situation is not as simple as you think. Let’s just wait and see; the Zhou Family’s drama is far from over. Cao Lingling is no pushover, Madam Zhou does not tolerate others well, and that little concubine at home is probably in for a rough time too. Later on, I might send them another one, tsk, tsk..." After saying this, she turned to Ming Liu, "Regarding the task I gave Fugui, ask him how it’s coming along. Don’t choose someone weak; we need someone ruthless and cunning."
She planned to have Fugui find another woman of that sort; after all, the Zhou Family was hosting a banquet the day after tomorrow. She would take the opportunity to send a congratulatory gift; if it didn’t infuriate both Cao Lingling and Madam Zhou to death, how else could she vent the malice in her heart?