Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 90 Yu Family Banquet (1)_1

"Grandfather, Uncle, this fur coat and these shoes were indeed given to me by a friend in public at the mall, just as Sister said. These other two garments were also bought by me. However, I used my own money, which has nothing to do with the Shangguan Family. Even if someone wanted to accuse our family of a crime, they’d have to see if their accusation even makes sense," Shangguan You said, her voice calm and cool, devoid of any anxiety or fear.

Upon hearing Shangguan You declare, ’I spent my own money; it has nothing to do with the Shangguan Family,’ both Shangguan Rou and Li Wanying’s faces paled. Li Wanying felt a twinge of regret; she should have stopped Shangguan Rou from her reckless talk, but it was already too late. "You’re talking nonsense! How could the money you spent not belong to the Shangguan Family?" Shangguan Rou’s expression was ugly. She was clearly spending the family’s money, yet she could speak so shamelessly, making it sound perfectly justifiable. Li Wanying wanted to intervene but it was too late; she could only look at Shangguan You apologetically, softly attempting to soothe her.

"Youyou, Rourou doesn’t understand these things, don’t take it to heart."

"Hmph, Grandfather and Uncle are well aware of where this money came from. If Sister doesn’t understand, she can ask Grandfather. Besides, I don’t think receiving these two items and buying a few clothes has anything to do with accepting bribes." Shangguan You’s bright eyes swept over Li Wanying and her daughter, a faint smile playing on her lips as she gestured towards the clothes on the table.

"Sister and Aunt Li were just determined to pin the serious accusation of accepting bribes on me, and I have nothing more to say about that. However, I received these items with a clear conscience. If, one day, Uncle is indeed summoned for questioning by the authorities because of the two gifts I received, I will certainly help clarify the situation for him. But I trust the disciplinary inspection department wouldn’t be so incompetent, would they?" Shangguan You chuckled lightly.

"Furthermore, I disagree with what Sister just said about the Shangguan Family’s reputation being ruined by receiving two pieces of clothing. Our family commands its esteemed status in Beijing thanks to the combined efforts of Grandfather and other family members. It is because of their hard work that our Shangguan Family is able to establish itself in Beijing and command respect from others," Shangguan You spoke, her voice filled with admiration and respect for Shangguan Zhi and his son.

Her expression greatly pleased Shangguan Zhi and his son, causing their initially tense expressions to relax. Furthermore, Shangguan You’s words had clarified the origin of the clothes, giving them much to consider.

"If the Shangguan Family’s standing could be destroyed simply because I bought a few clothes and a friend gave me two items, then how could our family have maintained its position in Beijing for decades? How could we have established ourselves here? How could we have earned the recognition of all the generals? Grandfather, Uncle, you agree, don’t you?" Shangguan You said crisply, her eyes full of admiration for the two men. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Exactly," Shangguan Zhi’s voice was filled with agreement as he spoke. "Our Shangguan Family established itself in Beijing through the arduous efforts of the older generation and the dedication of your parents. That’s why our family holds such a high status in Beijing. If idle gossip or an invitation for questioning from the disciplinary inspection departments arose simply because Youyou received two pieces of clothing—if things were truly that fragile—then our Shangguan Family would have been driven out of Beijing centuries ago."

"Right," Shangguan Yu said with a light laugh, gently ruffling Shangguan You’s hair. "We act with integrity and stand firm, so we aren’t afraid of baseless rumors. Moreover, Youyou did the right thing. No one can accuse her, nor does anyone believe she accepted anything improperly."

"But Grandfather, Uncle, Sister only returned home yesterday. How could someone inexplicably give her gifts today? Isn’t that too much of a coincidence?" Shangguan Rou’s voice held a hint of grievance, her lips bitten tightly together. Damn that Shangguan You! Just a few words from her, and Grandfather and Uncle’s anger had vanished. What kind of situation was this, anyway? Shangguan You had just returned, and she had no status in the house; she couldn’t even catch Shangguan Zhi’s eye. This kind of neglect wasn’t what she, Shangguan Rou, was used to.

"Youyou, who is this friend who gave them?" Elder Mrs. Shangguan interjected at the opportune moment. Her expression had softened, the earlier fury gone, suggesting she now understood certain matters.

"Yes, so generous! How did you come to know such a friend? Make sure to invite him over for a meal when you have time," Li Wanying chimed in opportunely, looking at Shangguan You tenderly, as if she hadn’t been the one enjoying the drama just moments before.

"Hehe, Grandfather, this person is someone you know too," Shangguan You chuckled lightly.

"And even if he gives me something very expensive, I can accept it. I guarantee that no one will utter a word against me, nor will anyone think I shouldn’t accept these things. If anyone dares to speak ill of Grandfather and Uncle because I accepted something I rightfully should, I will definitely not let them get away with it."

Hearing this, Shangguan Zhi nodded. Even Elder Mrs. Shangguan’s expression turned solemn, and she remained silent.

"The girl is right," Shangguan Zhi said in a deep voice. Though somewhat displeased, he didn’t object to the kindness shown to Youyou, as these were things she deserved. "This is what you deserve. In the future, if he sends anything else, no matter what it is, accept it all. No one in the world could criticize her for it. Likewise, if anyone tried to make an issue of these matters, it would only reveal their own malicious intentions." Shangguan Zhi glanced coolly at Shangguan Rou and Li Wanying.

"If he has time, have him visit my home more often. The gifts he sends are all high-quality goods. Youyou, you can accept them all without hesitation," Shangguan Yu said with a light laugh, once more tousling Shangguan You’s hair. And he specifically said *his* home, not the Shangguan family home. The Shangguan Family might not welcome them, but he, Shangguan Yu, did. This clearly indicated his stance.

"Well, since this is his way of showing his regard, Youyou, you should accept it. The card for the Lin Family’s mall was also from him, wasn’t it? In that case, buy whatever you like. Since they are his gifts, no one will gossip. Anyone who dares to do so is making an enemy of the Shangguan Family." Elder Mrs. Shangguan’s face broke into a rare smile. Although no one had explicitly named the person, a realization dawned on her, and she understood.