Chapter 410: Chapter 407: She’s Furious Enough to Die, but Doesn’t Dare Hit Back

Downstairs, many commoners were crowded together, eager to see the drama unfold inside the tea house.

But someone was blocking them.

At first, it was the servants of the Yang Family blocking the door, and even the tea house’s waiters and shopkeeper were driven out to clear the scene.

After Ning Suxuan arrived, she didn’t give them a chance to report the news, and the Wei Family Army behind her promptly took down the Yang Family servants.

It became the Wei Family Army blocking the door.

After Jiasan arrived, the Wei Family Army let her in. The guards brought by the Gu Family stayed behind.

The commoners: ...

Someone whispered, "Why are the Gu Family guards standing on the left and the Wei Family Army on the right, clearly divided, like they don’t know each other at all."

"They originally didn’t know each other, the General’s wife hasn’t even returned to her family yet."

"Pfft, did you see that? The Gu Family guard leader has tried to talk to the Wei Family Army three times now and failed each time."

The crowd mostly whispered in discussion.

An aunt carrying a basket said, "I wonder what’s going on inside now. I noticed Princess Jiasan and Duchess Shun storming in. Mrs. Yang was so arrogant earlier, kicking out all the tea house customers just based on her status, let’s see how she acts cocky now."

"Both the Gu and Wei families have sent people. Mrs. Yang might act cross in front of us, but how could she do that in front of those two?"

Some even spoke in defense of the Yang Family.

"Let’s not say that, the Yang Family is quite decent, at least they paid for those guests’ tea money."

The aunt spat, "What a joke, people who can go to the tea house are too poor to pay for tea?"

"I remember the Yang Family distributing porridge at least half the year, shows they’re kind."

"That’s even more ridiculous. Have you ever been to the Yang Family’s porridge stall? They love to boast of their charity, distributing porridge diligently, but unwilling to spend money. Other places dish out thick porridge for a month or so, enough for impoverished folks to fill up and survive with a bowl a day. The Yang Family, a ladleful, you get a few grains of rice, it’s watery beyond belief. Might as well not give at all."

Is it anything but bragging?

If truly sincere, they’d distribute for a few months, offering hope for the destitute.

With these words, some nodded.

"That’s true."

"Three years ago my father died, my mother fell ill, and I had two little sisters to feed. Medicine costs emptied our house, and life was hard. Hearing about the Yang Family distributing porridge, I rushed out, braving the cold for nearly half an hour, only to get a bowl of rice soup."

"I knelt to beg the Yang servants for more, they said I was causing trouble and drove me away, spilling the rice soup."

"Their porridge was so thin, yet many came with empty bowls and left with empty bowls."

Days later, as dusk approached, I heard Duke Shun Mansion was also distributing porridge, but it was closing time when I got there. Guess what? The Duke’s steward, learning my plight, gave me a full ladle of rice, told me to take it home to cook for my mom and sisters, and even invited a doctor to treat my mom. Since then, whenever the Wei Family distributes porridge, they give me enough for my whole family."

That’s what saving people is.

While these discussions were ongoing, no one noticed a simple Lu Family carriage had arrived on the street.

The people inside never came out.

A servant urged, "Madam, our girl is timid, she’s probably very scared, shouldn’t we go have a look?"

Lu Shiyin inside, being directly involved, naturally Madam Lu wouldn’t be blocked by the Gu and Wei families.

But Madam Lu shook her head.

"We’ll wait here."

She sighed, "With the Lu Family like this now, how can I support her?"

"The Yang Family wanting to take Ying as a concubine was rejected, and they repeatedly made things difficult, accusing the Lu Family of not knowing their place, and though her father and I are angry, we can only swallow our pride."

Madam Lu said, "But today, the Yang Family finally hit an iron plate."

Thinking of Mrs. Yang’s character. Madam Lu sneered, "If it were me, I’d have long apologized profusely, a smart person would have acted in front, but she, instead, invited people to the restaurant to talk."

"What can’t be said in front of outsiders? Afraid of losing face? Or is there another motive? With her usual ways, she probably thinks she’s shrewd, using her age and experience to dig traps with every sentence, so that Young Madam Wei won’t appreciate the favor."

What I can think of, how could Ning Suxuan and Jiasan not think of?

Madam Lu lifted the curtain to look outside, "In terms of status, Young Madam Wei trumps her, yet she seems friendly, but didn’t even greet Young Madam Wei, clearly flaunting her elder’s position to bully the young."

"Our Ying might have turned mishap into blessing."

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On the second floor.

Mrs. Yang prided herself on having met countless people.

A girl from a small place, by luck and looks clung to Wei Zhao becoming the General’s wife, with her status rising alongside getting recognized by the Gu Family.

Anyone would feel inflated.

Thinking she could walk unchallenged in Shangjing.

Thus, she caught hold of Yang Family’s error, displayed a grand show of power in the streets, tarnishing their reputation.

But...

She was still a girl from a small place, heard her adoptive parents had long passed, living under others’ roofs till now, what skills could she have?

Just a few harsh words might frighten her excessively.

So she, in full courtesy under the guise of inviting Yu Tingwan for tea, entertained with smiles, implying it was all for Yu Tingwan’s good.

Mrs. Yang thought she had a sure win.

But never expected...

The sudden change.

She didn’t expect Yu Tingwan to lie so blatantly.

Only to see Jiasan storming in, her pace quickening, yet her ornaments barely swayed. Without a word, she exuded authority, the demeanor of a noble family’s matron manifesting on her thoroughly.

"No."

"That’s not how it is."

It’s bad, Mrs. Yang hurriedly stood up.

She had considered everything thoroughly. When people from the Wei and Gu families arrived, she would handle everything properly.

As long as Yu Tingwan didn’t bother, even if the Yang Family suffered some losses agreeing to resolve the matter peacefully, it needn’t be mentioned again, perhaps the families could even make amends.

But she miscalculated.

She didn’t expect that cheap woman Yu Tingwan to intentionally feign a weak posture, almost rolling her eyes.

"General’s wife, you shouldn’t speak so carelessly."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiasan raised her hand and gave Mrs. Yang a crisp slap across the face.

Straightforward and efficient.

The sound crisp.

It sounded very painful.

Sure enough, Mrs. Yang staggered backwards a step before she could steady herself.

"Mother!"

Yang Jingshu looked on incredulously.

She didn’t expect Yu Tingwan to be so shameless! The fierce scolding she gave on the street earlier now subdued with family around, acting as if their Yang Family had severely abused or tortured her!

And she didn’t expect Jiasan to act without asking the reason.

Mrs. Yang covered her swollen face, "Imperial Tutor’s Wife, what are you doing?"

She was furious but could she dare fight back? 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Those rumors outside are baseless nonsense. Our Yang Family is at least somewhat reputable. From entering the tea house, I’ve treated her courteously, fearing to mistreat the General’s wife."

She also held up Yang Jingshu, who hadn’t changed her clothes or washed, appearing disheveled.

"In truth, Jingshu too suffered for this."

"Can’t we sit and discuss whatever issue between our families?"

Looking again at Yu Tingwan, and also Lu Shiyin, everything seemed fine with them.

Jiasan’s face grew stern, her words sharp, "Baseless nonsense? I bet there’s no smoke without fire."

"You’re lucky Yaoyao wasn’t harmed. As for if your daughter was hurt or injured or even worse, who would care?"

She looked at Ning Suxuan.

"Do you care?"