Chapter 1464 - 1462: Disgrace
Chapter 1464: Chapter 1462: Disgrace
"Mother, you don’t need to blame yourself too much; cousin should understand."
Madam Shi sighed, her heart beginning to feel heavy with tears.
"I feel guilty for letting things get to this stage; I shouldn’t have let her go alone! She was completely unfamiliar with everything!"
"I’ve wronged my sister, wronged Wanrong!"
"That child is indeed unfortunate!"
Even though she wasn’t her biological daughter, she was still her legitimate niece, whom she loved dearly from the bottom of her heart.
Now such a matter has stirred up, bringing others to belittle her, and it truly pains her inside.
Shih Shaoling clenched his fists tightly, his gaze slightly cold.
"Mother!"
"Since this matter isn’t our fault, there’s no need for us to compromise!"
"Threatening a virtuous lady and even fabricating rumors to ruin one’s reputation is an offense against the law!"
"We walk with integrity; there’s really no need to fear them!"
Madam Shi suppressed her sense of guilt and could only nod.
"From now on, I won’t let Wanrong go out alone, won’t give their family any opportunity!"
Shao Ling nodded.
"Mother, please comfort cousin well. Leave this matter to me to handle!"
Madam Shi felt a bit worried.
"Can you handle it alone?"
He nodded and then took his leave.
Madam Shi sighed, wiped her tears, and walked towards the inner room.
She didn’t have a proper lunch, and now she had lost the appetite altogether.
...
Lying in bed for a nap, Madam Shi tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
She still got up, instructed the servants to prepare the carriage and horses; she intended to visit the Fuguo Duke’s Mansion.
Her personal maid looked puzzled.
"Madam, things are already in an uproar outside; if we proactively visit, I fear..."
Madam Shi’s gaze was sharp.
"What do you mean ’proactively visit’, where did you get that idea!"
"I want to tell that family, if he wants to marry my niece, he’ll never have a chance; he should give up!"
"But... others won’t see it that way, they’ll think we visit proactively to..."
The maid felt a bit worried.
Madam Shi waved her hand, righteously stating.
"Don’t be afraid! We act rightly and fear no rumors!"
"Yes!"
The maid responded and went out; shortly after, the carriage was ready.
Madam Shi, with her maid, set off towards the Fuguo Duke’s Mansion with confidence.
...
Since it was just past noon, her arrival seemed a bit inopportune.
The servants invited her to the flower hall and then vanished as if into thin air.
Watching cup after cup of tea being replaced repeatedly, yet Lady Sun didn’t appear.
Madam Shi’s expression turned somewhat cold.
’If it’s a quarter-hour or half an hour, she might be freshening up!’
’If she still hasn’t come after a long time, then it’s intentional!’
Hm, feeling guilty, are we? Or are you purposely putting on airs to show off? Trying to use this chance to humiliate me and highlight your nobility?
Hm, I think you’re mistaken.
At this point, there’s nothing for her to be reserved about; she was willing to face anything head-on.
If you don’t come out today, I won’t leave; let’s see how long you can pretend!
In this thought, Madam Shi became even more composed.
Borrowing a few books from the servants in the mansion, she also asked for some snacks and drinks, calmly sitting on the chair reading and eating.
Showing not a hint of discomfort or displeasure.
...
At this moment, Lady Sun was leisurely lying on a couch as a maid massaged her legs.
The maid stationed in the flower hall reported the scene in the flower hall to her.
After hearing it, she became unsettled.
"What? She hasn’t left?"
"Eating and drinking there?"
The maid felt a bit embarrassed but still nodded.
"Not only is she eating and drinking, but she also praised our chef and ordered a few more dishes to her liking!"
"Madam, I think she won’t leave without seeing you!"
Lady Sun’s expression turned awkward.
"Hmm! She seems quite satisfied!"
Upon saying this, she suddenly stood up, angrily instructing.
"Dress me, and remember to look dignified, we mustn’t let others outweigh our presence!"
"Madam, rest assured, I know!" the maid’s eyes were quite determined.
Turning away to fetch clothes.
...
It was unclear how long had passed, but by the time Madam Shi finally finished eating and drinking, almost feeling drowsy, Lady Sun finally appeared.
Looking at Lady Sun who was dressed in a somewhat indescribable manner.
Madam Shi opened her mouth several times but couldn’t utter a single word.
Lady Sun was wearing a long skirt entirely red embroidered with golden peonies, over which a jade-trimmed Fish Playing with Lotus Leaves patterned jacket was fitted.
Moreover, her high bun was adorned with various precious stones of refined craftsmanship, all worth a fortune.
These stones, all meticulous in detail, crowded so densely atop her head were indeed indescribable.
Compared to these, the thick makeup on her face, the exaggerated jewelry on her wrists, neck, and ears seemed almost negligible.
Her entire appearance appeared awkward no matter how one looked at it.
It wouldn’t seem fitting for someone of her age, yet young ladies wouldn’t dress this way.
If it suited her age, but this was... too awkward.
Madam Shi remained shocked for a long time before she reacted.
About to rise to greet, unexpectedly Lady Sun pulled along a face faked beyond measure, gritted a mouth of big yellow teeth, and rushed over.
"Oh, my dear in-law, how come you’re here?"
"Such a sudden visit caught me somewhat unprepared!"
"These servants of mine are truly neglectful, not waking me when I was resting at noon; I’ve taken quite some time, please excuse me..."
Her words, spit flying, acting, makeup chaotic, were simply sickening.
Madam Shi deliberately distanced herself a bit, using a handkerchief to cover her face coldly saying.
"Where did you get this address from? Our Shi Mansion never acknowledges it!"
"Furthermore!"
Her attitude righteous and firm.
"I came this time to tell you! As long as I am here, your Fuguo Duke’s Mansion can never touch even a hair on Wanrong!"
"Moreover, your son attempted to ravish a virtuous daughter and spread rumors to damage her reputation!"
"We won’t take this lying down either!"
"Your influence is vast and respected, but our Shi Mansion is no pushover!"
"If you intend to retaliate, by all means, bring it on!"
Finished speaking, not waiting for Lady Sun to react, she gracefully turned to leave with the help of her maid.
Making sure to remind her before leaving.
"In future, don’t dress so exaggeratedly, like a century-old unyielding demon!"
With these words, she exited completely.
Lady Sun was dumbstruck by this sudden reversal.
She had a bellyful of words to humiliate her yet never imagined Madam Shi would refuse.
Such an already deflowered maiden, what right has she to refuse?
What face does she have?
However... they at Shi Mansion indeed dared... dared to boast, and said bring it on!
Most importantly, that woman said she looked like an old demon.
Lady Sun stood there, increasingly angry, her thick makeup unable to conceal her twisted features.