Edited by Elanor
When it was a matter about scandals, a person with a quick mind would already generate ten thousand possibilities, each with an exciting backstory.
Lu Li also realized that he was being calculated against.
He was not stupid. Seeing Xie Ru at the scene, coupled with Chu Mu’s previous reminder, there would be some assumptions and speculations. But now he was facing a group of people directly, not just one, so was it someone else’s plan that had an accident, or was it cracked?
Lu Li’s eyes rippled with waves, he would prefer if it was not the latter.
He reminded himself that Xie Ru was too smart and he must not be entangled with her.
“I didn’t know that everyone was gathering here. I’m being rude and offensive.”
He greeted the group with a smile and was a refined gentleman, trying to downplay the scene. If others were willing to give him face and the atmosphere passed, he could take the opportunity to bid farewell.
Unfortunately, others were unwilling to give him face.
Madam Sun smiled, “Young Master Lu has been with our Eldest Young Master all along. I wonder if you’re having a good time? The Eldest Young Master doesn’t have many friends, and it’s even more rare to have a friend like Young Master Lu. As Elders, we are both pleased and saddened. We both care for him and you– I’m here to thank you for taking care of him on behalf of Chu’s family.”
As she spoke, Madam Sun wanted to bow and curtsy.
She was an Elder, and Lu Li was not willing to accept her bow and curtsy. He quickly dodged, “Second Madam, what you said is too serious, Chu Mu and I are friends and have a good relationship, there is no such thing as taking care of the other.”
“There aren’t many servants over there, there was no negligence, right?” At this point, Madam Sun finally made the point.
She was asking Lu Li, but the maid behind her stood up and answered quickly, “Second Madam, the servants dare not neglect Young Master Lu. When we were in the Warm Pavilion before, Miss Xie also went and said she was helping her Brother to see if he needed any care.”
“Oh? Is that right?” Madam Sun smiled and looked at Xie Ru, “Xie’er’s Younger Sister is really gentle, kind-hearted, and sweet mouthed. If she had been there to help greet Lord Lu, I would have felt much more at ease.”
Xie Ru immediately understood that it was this person who wanted to cause her harm.
So the problem must come from that bitch Xie Tingyue!
It must be that he did something bad and made his Aunt-in-Law unhappy. It was not easy for others to plot against him, so this lady dragged his Sister into trouble.
Bitch, bitch, bitch!
She clenched her hands hard making her fingernails dig into her palms, causing her eyes to turn red instantly, as if she was about to cry.
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Madam Sun sneered inwardly, she must be feeling guilty.
Be afraid!
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Others didn’t understand: “Why do you say this?”
Xie Ru simply covered her face, “If you don’t dislike my Brother, why do you keep praising Young Master Lu like this all the time? Young Master Chu has already married my Brother, but the Second Madam didn’t mention it. She only said that the Eldest Son was on good terms with other men. One sentence mentioned she was pleased, but on the other hand she was saddened. Who are you blaming?”
Everyone was stunned.
Could it be that the Chu family had always been interested in Lu Li? That’s not the beauty you could just acquire. Who was Lu Li? He had great qualifications and a great future. Why should he marry and humiliate himself to become the male wife of your Chu family?
No, they’ve never heard of anything going on between Chu Mu and Lu Li…
These two people had known each other for many years, and everyone in the circle knew that if they really had feelings for each other, how could they always be at peace all along and get married to another person casually?
Yes, marriage was a major matter, as parents say, two people would get married not because they liked one another, but because their parents liked the alliance.
Chu Mu and Lu Li were good together. Could the Chu family resist thinking too much!
But could you think of something else? Wasn’t it disgusting that this was impossible to happen? It was exposed by a little girl, how embarrassing!
Most of them didn’t know Xie Ru before, but in their previous performance, everyone noticed and thought that this young girl was sensible, sweet tongued, and would come to help. If it weren’t for being forced to a certain extent, how could she dare to speak like that?
Look at the young girl, her fingers were still trembling!
Madam Sun was stunned.
How had she ever meant this?
This cheap bitch was calculating against her!
Where no one could see, Xie Ru quietly glanced at Madam Sun. There were no signs of being pitiful or helplessness in her eyes, they were full of provocation!
If you want to falsely accuse me, I can also falsely accuse you. It depends on how I say it and which direction I say it. Whether it is true or false, everyone will be willing to believe it. What can you do?
How about it, is it fun? I’ll accompany you to the end!
She was confident that these words would not bring any negative consequences to Lu Li, and she said it with peace of mind, but Lu Li frowned.
This little girl’s heart is too poisonous!
Xie Ru regarded Lu Li as her target and naturally paid attention to him at any time. When she saw Lu Li’s expression was not right, she had a bad feeling, perhaps she had misunderstood… Did the other party really care about such words?
But now, what has been said could not be retracted and the drama could only be continued. Afterwards, she would have to find a way to change his perception of her.
How to divert attention?
It was better to use cooked food than raw rice.
Xie Ru looked at Yang Chulan again, “Ah, it’s bleeding. You must have been wiping too hard just now!”
She was once again enthusiastic about helping, completely ignoring the ‘strange smell’ and pressing her handkerchief down——
Yang Chulan: ……
She had already quietly walked away quite a distance, couldn’t she let go!
“I’ll do it myself… I’ll just do it myself…”
Xie Ru was originally just performing, and she really felt that Yang Chulan’s sore was a bit disgusting. Yang Chulan’s maid immediately took over, so Xie Ru didn’t continue and quickly glanced at Madam Sun.
You didn’t win the previous confrontation, do you still want to – or rather, do you dare to do it for a second time?
Madam Sun frowned and somewhat withdrew a little.
Without catching the factual situation, there was no evidence, and repeated entanglement would only lead to a loss of grace and make people look down on her.
She knew she couldn’t continue, but she was really unwilling. What should she do?
She was certainly embarrassed. If she didn’t regain some face, how could she meet people?
Madam Sun’s gaze shifted to Yang Chulan.
The Yang family didn’t have much background and could afford to be bullied. The young girl did indeed have sores on her body, which made her look inelegant. What’s wrong with a few words?
She found a vent and looked at Yang Chulan, “If you have a physical illness and don’t want to move around, you don’t have to force yourself to attend this small banquet. If you feel uncomfortable, others will also feel uncomfortable accompanying you. Why bother coming?”
These words were almost pointing at her nose and cursing. Yang Chulan couldn’t stop her cries this time, and her tears were streaming down so hard that she couldn’t stop it.
The scene suddenly became quiet and very unpleasant.
Everyone sighed inwardly, feeling that the young girl from the Yang family was really unlucky.
But what does it have to do with themselves?
“Second Aunt’s words are not right. Our Chu family is hosting a banquet with the door open. Everyone who comes is a distinguished guest. It is our honor when others come to our banquet!”
Xie Tingyue hurriedly approached the scene, his eyes were as sharp as a blade passing through everyone present, Xie Ru and Madam Sun, in particular. He handed out the handkerchief in his hand and gave it to Yang Chulan, “You won’t look pretty if you cry. There are newly made pastries served outside. Do you want to try?”
He really hated the power and oppression of Elders, using the young ones as a punching bag to take out their anger when they were in a bad mood. As long as they got angry, whatever the younger generation did would be wrong. For example, today when Yang Chulan came, Madam Sun criticized her for being indecent and said she should be locked up in the room and not come out to make a fool of herself. But if Yang Chulan had not come, she would have nitpicked even more, ‘It’s just a minor injury, not even a disease. Why couldn’t she attend? Did she look down on their family?’
Everyone stared at the handkerchief that Xie Tingyue gave to Yang Chulan, their eyes suddenly burning.
It was an Indigo Cloth!
The handkerchief made from the Indigo Cloth was now priceless and only the Chu family had it. Second Young Master Xie, the owner, dared to give it away!
For this Plum Banquet, he had generously promised that it would be given to the ladies attending the gathering, but certainly not all of them would be given one. Some people with lower status would not be able to get it, let alone a young girl who has not yet left the back court.
This Yang Chulan just cried and got a piece of Indigo Cloth to wipe her tears!
What a waste! Such a waste!
The heartache of the ladies in the scene was unbearable.
Although Yang Chulan was young, she also knew what the Indigo Cloth was. Her mother has told her many times, how could she not know its weight?
“No need, this is too expensive…” She blushed and handed it back.
Xie Tingyue smiled, “It’s the host’s fault that you’ve been wronged. I apologize to you for not entertaining you well. If you don’t accept it, does that mean you won’t forgive me?”
Yang Chulan didn’t dare to say no anymore. She blushed and stood there in shock. It was not right to hand it back, but she didn’t dare to accept it either.
“I’m sorry for the offense.”
Xie Tingyue took a step forward and looked at Yang Chulan’s neck, carefully observing the sore.
Let’s just stab the bitch
What a show! Poor girl, she get beating for no reason…
Thank You for the new chapter (♡´艸`)
Xie Tingyue rescued her! I felt so bad for her, she really is being used by these horrible women. Also glad Lu Li recognizes Xi Ru for what kind of person she is, he’s got her number.
Bitches, bitches everywhere!
Poor Yang Chulan finally getting the comfort she needed after getting caught up in the crossfire
Thanks for the chapter!
Poor yang chulan 😭 these conniving btches should just plot against each other and leave the innocent bystanders alone >:(