Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Who Made You Feel Wronged?

Who would have thought that Fu Shinian not only didn’t appreciate it but even came personally to slap her face!

Mrs. Yan let out an undisguised cold snort.

If that’s the case, then just forget it!

In the future, she won’t help Fu Shinian be the bad person anymore.

Truly, she was misled by her silly little sister-in-law, what a fool!

Mrs. Yan pulled the corners of her mouth in a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, saying, “It seems the servant made a mistake, truly so careless!”

“Indeed, I can tell it was surely the servant’s error.” Fu Shinian said, “Aunt has always been meticulous in her affairs; she would never do such a thing. It’s just some trivial items; even if I have them or not, what does it matter?”

To fuss over such trivial things is really beneath us, utterly unsophisticated.

Mrs. Yan clenched her hands in anger, gritting her teeth, “Indeed.”

This Fu Shinian is not only ungrateful but also so snobbish.

She actually looks down on these trifles because they aren’t valuable!

“Lucky you were attentive, checked it clearly.” Mrs. Yan said coldly.

“I won’t disturb Aunt’s rest any longer.” Fu Shinian bowed and left with Chunmian.

Once Fu Shinian left the courtyard, Mrs. Yan pointed outside angrily, “Look at her, truly a snob! I kindly tried to help her save face, yet she looks down on the things I sent!”

Unexpectedly, Yan Liqing said, “No wonder Mingzhu cousin specially sent such valuable gifts.”

“Mingzhu cousin didn’t say anything but used these gifts to show that my brother and I matter equally in her eyes, that though the gifts differ, their value is equivalent.” Yan Liqing blushed, utterly embarrassed.

“Mother, how can you?” Yan Liqing shook her head, “This… on our first day here, we’ve been so discourteous, how will I face the two cousins in the future?”

“What did I do?” Mrs. Yan said unhappily, “What did I do wrong? She’s a concubine-born daughter, and she dares to expect the same as a legitimate daughter?”

“It’s just trivial things.” Yan Liqing said, “Using little trinkets to make face, isn’t it better to give the same things to both cousins?”

“Shinian was right to be sarcastic; if you truly want to suppress a concubine-born daughter, overshadow her, then give something valuable to truly show Shinian is different.” Yan Liqing mocked, “Yet you are unwilling to spend money, but want to look good? That way people will only laugh at you, and it’s just yourself who loses!”

“Slap!” Mrs. Yan raised her hand and slapped her, “How dare you! Opposing me everywhere since we left, where’s your semblance of a lady!”

Yan Liqing took a deep breath, on this journey she truly saw her mother for who she was.

Initially at home, she knew her mother was a little muddle-headed.

But because her grandmother kept her in check, her mother’s foolishness wasn’t too severe.

But now, with no one to control her, her mother was arrogant, thinking herself clever but was truly foolish, making her exhausted.

“Because of this slap from you, Mother, I fear I cannot go to the Marquis’ manor tomorrow.” Yan Liqing said, “Otherwise, how can I face people with my swollen face?”

“Mother, did you forget you just wanted to arrange a marriage between me and the Marquis of Changping earlier?” Yan Liqing taunted.

Mrs. Yan immediately became stiff, regretting upon seeing Yan Liqing’s swollen and red face from her slap.

“Quickly, apply medicine for the girl!” Mrs. Yan hurriedly commanded.

Mrs. Yan ordered to apply medicine on Yan Liqing’s face to reduce the swelling, saying, “I didn’t hit hard. The swelling will subside tomorrow, and applying more powder will suffice.”

Yan Liqing no longer wanted to speak, she even wanted to return to Jinzhou.

Mrs. Yan was already heading outside.

Yan Liqing quickly asked, “Mother, where are you going again?”

“None of your business!” Mrs. Yan said angrily, then hurriedly left the courtyard.

Mrs. Yan had come to see Madam Fu.

“Little sister-in-law!” Mrs. Yan, wiping her tears with a handkerchief and sobbing, stepped into the courtyard, “Little sister-in-law, are you asleep?”

“Sister-in-law.” Madam Fu was surprised, “What happened to you? Who wronged you in my manor?”

Madam Fu felt a headache upon seeing Mrs. Yan.

This is just the first day, what will come next!

“Is little sister-in-law asleep?” Mrs. Yan cried as she asked.

“Not yet.” Madam Fu responded, had no choice but to invite Mrs. Yan inside, “Sister-in-law, what on earth happened?”

“The children went to the night market today. I had things brought from Jinzhou sent to Mingzhu and Shinian. Who knew the servants mistakenly packed the boxes, the one for Mingzhu had fewer things. Unexpectedly Shinian returned it at night; I saw she thought I did it intentionally!”

“She even said they are just little trinkets, that they can’t cause me to lose face. Can you believe she is speaking in irony? She even disparaged the things I sent as mere trifles and more of them wouldn’t interest her.”

“I didn’t know in Shinian’s eyes I am such a person.” Mrs. Yan sobbed.

Madam Fu’s face suddenly fell.

Hearing this, how could she not understand?

Madam Fu ordered Ting Qin, “Ting Qin, go ask the Second Miss what the matter was.”

“Yes.” Ting Qin replied.

When Mrs. Yan heard this, she said, “So late, there’s no need to find Shinian.”

But Ting Qin didn’t listen to her; she quickly left the courtyard as Mrs. Yan spoke.

Mrs. Yan: “…”

How could that maid walk so fast!

“Sister-in-law must have misunderstood. How could Shinian speak in irony? She clearly thought for your sake, to prevent you from being mistaken for slighting Mingzhu, ruining the sisters’ relationship.” Madam Fu’s face darkened, “By the way, since it was the servant’s mistake, have the errant servants been punished?”

“Ah?” Mrs. Yan was stunned.

“Making such a huge mistake, nearly causing misapprehension of you, how can such servants not be punished?” Madam Fu said, “I know sister-in-law is always benevolent, reluctant to punish servants, but because of this, those servants have become sly and idle, rebellious.”

“Someone! Bring over the servants who handled the boxes for the two young ladies today!” Madam Fu called loudly.

“Yes.” Shuhua responded, quickly going with Nanny Yu.

Though it was unfair to those innocent ones, they had the misfortune of working under someone like Mrs. Yan.

One could only say they were unlucky.

“No, no…” Mrs. Yan said anxiously.

“No need to say anymore, sister-in-law; leave this matter to me.” Madam Fu said, “They take advantage of your kindness, and that is why they dare to act so.” She continued, “No doubt, they often make errors, causing others to misunderstand you.”

Just then, Ting Qin returned and whispered to Madam Fu.

Madam Fu understood the situation, realizing how generously Mingzhu and Shinian handled matters.

This Mrs. Wu has lived many years yet is still outmatched by her two young nieces.

Today, Mrs. Wu must be taught a lesson to prevent further complications.

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