Wu Lihong and Madam Wang had never felt so embarrassed before. There were already so many people at such a grand occasion, yet this disgraceful incident had to happen.

Every word from Wufu was reasonable, but their entire family ended up looking like the shameless ones, especially when she questioned with what qualification Wu Yining had to interrogate her.

Wasn’t this revealing Wu Yining’s own intentions to everyone?

Fine, a young girl’s feelings can be forgiven, but for a lady without rank to be so disrespectful to a second-rank County Lord, that’s not appropriate.

If you’re infatuated, then be infatuated, but at least try to cover it up. As a lady, you shouldn’t be questioning others like a jealous official wife, because you have no relationship with that Crown Prince Song.

"Wufu."

Upon hearing the call, Wufu looked over, quickly got off the carriage, walked up to the person, and politely bowed, "Master."

"What’s going on? We’re about to go to the Imperial Banquet, why aren’t you preparing?" Old Mr. Meng stroked his beard, casting an displeased glance at the Wu family.

"Disciple was just about to go prepare, but was delayed by some impolite people," Wufu said with a smile.

Old Mr. Meng snorted, "Why bother with those who don’t understand etiquette, lest you lower your own status. There are others who will teach them what manners are."

"Yes, Master."

Wufu pursed her lips and smiled; the old man was protecting her! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Wu Lihong’s face turned even darker, yet he had to respectfully walk up to Old Mr. Meng, trembling as he forced a smile, "Old Mr. Meng."

"Lord Wu, as they say, ’Cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world.’ If a man cannot manage his household, what talk is there of governing a state? Parents are their children’s teachers. If the beam above is not straight, the one below will be crooked. Only when the beam above is straight will the one below not be crooked. It seems you don’t quite understand this principle. Have all the books you’ve read over these years been fed to the dogs?" Old Mr. Meng coldly glanced at Madam Wang and her daughters, saying: "The virtues of a woman are just the same. I don’t know about other families, but the Meng family will never accept a sharp-tongued and ill-mannered woman. Remember, a wise wife prospers three generations, a virtuous wife brings fewer disasters, and a benevolent woman leads to a stable household."

He spoke a slew of forceful words, then turned around and said to his daughters-in-law and granddaughters: "Did you all hear that?"

"Daughter-in-law (granddaughters) heed the teachings of our ancestor," the women of the Meng family replied in unison.

Madam Wang’s face turned pale, her hands hidden in her sleeves, clenching tightly into fists, her lips trembling.

Old Mr. Meng’s remarks had scolded the entire Wu family. Being called impolite, who would think that the Wu family understands etiquette anymore?

And as for herself, that saying about a wise wife prospering three generations implied she wasn’t virtuous. It’s said that a mother’s influence shapes her children, so doesn’t that also imply her children’s upbringing is poor?

If it weren’t for today’s incident, she could have claimed that Old Mr. Meng was slandering to protect his student, but Wu Yining’s behavior was witnessed by everyone. How could she argue?

Madam Wang felt dizzy, as if she saw a future shrouded in darkness. At this moment, she no longer hoped her son could enter the Meng Family Academy, only wishing this incident had never occurred.

It’s over!

It’s all over!

Wu Lihong’s face turned an ashen blue, he clasped his hands towards Old Mr. Meng, then instructed Madam Wang and her daughters to get on the carriage and return. He himself followed, glancing back to see Wufu chatting and laughing with Meng Songguan. Old Mr. Meng no longer appeared stern, the two resembling a doting father and daughter, causing his eyes to ache with pain.