Chapter 182: War of words with the Ji family

Chen winked at Madam Ji, trying to stop her from speaking.

But the latter did not notice Chen's strangeness and slammed the table. "What's so hard to say? Just say it directly. I want to see how hard it is to say!"

Having said this, Shen Ningyuan said, "To be honest, Chen Mo'er's behavior was improper and violated the rules of the Marquis' Mansion. For the future of the Marquis' Mansion, the grandson's wife naturally cannot sit idly by, so she was locked up and punished a little, also to protect the reputation of the Marquis' Mansion."

"Misbehavior?" Chen's face suddenly became ugly, and she slammed the table, "Chen Ningyuan, what nonsense are you talking about? When did Mo'er misbehave?"

Shen Ningyuan calmly retorted: "Madam Ji, I know you care about Chen Mo'er and don't want everyone to know that she did such a shameful thing, but for the sake of the reputation of the Marquis' Mansion, I think it is better to lock up my cousin first and wait until the storm has passed."

These words were said in such a serious manner that Chen couldn't find any words to refute them.

At this time, the second aunt of the Ji family's side branch suddenly spoke up: "I have watched Mo'er grow up since she was a child. Although she is not a daughter of the Ji family, she has always been well-behaved and sensible. How could she do something inappropriate? In my opinion, it is obviously you, as a sister-in-law, who can't tolerate her and deliberately makes things difficult for her!"

There was an imperceptible cold light in Shen Ningyuan's eyes, but she still maintained a polite smile.

"Second Aunt, what you said makes it sound like I went too far and deliberately made things difficult for Chen Moer."

"She is just a cousin fostered in the Ji family. Why would I deliberately embarrass her and even make things difficult for her?"

"You said Mo'er behaved inappropriately, but how come I didn't know anything about it?" Second Aunt continued to question.

Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan smiled faintly, "Second Aunt, as the saying goes, family disgrace should not be made public. Don't you even understand this simplest truth?"

Everyone was silent, so Shen Ningyuan spoke to herself: "Although my cousin and I are of the same generation, there is no reason for me to interfere in Mo'er's affairs. But although Mo'er is just a cousin in the mansion, if this matter gets out, outsiders will only say that our Ji family has poor upbringing!"

"For the reputation of the Marquis' Mansion, I have no choice but to do this!" Shen Ningyuan emphasized, "It's a pity that I was willing to be the villain for the Marquis' Mansion, but I didn't expect you to look at me like this!"

Shen Ningyuan pretended to be sad, with an expression that said "You are all ungrateful people".

For a moment, everyone spoke up to refute.

When Chen saw her pretending, she was so angry that her handkerchief was almost torn to pieces.

Shen Ningyuan tilted her head and just happened to notice Chen's appearance.

The corners of his lips curled up, and he continued to pretend: "I did all this for the future of the Marquis' Mansion. I didn't expect that my painstaking efforts would be met with misunderstandings from everyone."

"In that case, I don't care about this matter anymore."

Shen Ningyuan became more and more sad as she spoke.

"Anyway, I've already said this. If you don't believe me, I'll release Chen Mo'er right now so you can confront her face to face!"

Seeing Shen Ningyuan like this, Chen's anger became even worse.

Although she knew better than anyone that Chen Moer had not done anything out of line.

But Shen Ningyuan's words were very convincing, and even if she tried to defend herself, no one would believe her.

At this time, the aunt who had been silent and had some weight in the Ji family suddenly accused: "Ning Yuan, let's not talk about whether Mo'er has behaved improperly, but your behavior is indeed inappropriate."

Shen Ningyuan raised her eyebrows and asked, "Oh? Grandma, do you think there is something wrong?"

Hearing this, the aunt said, "Even if Mo'er is really at fault, it should be handled by Chen, the aunt. You made the decision on your own and locked Mo'er up. It is inevitable that people will think that you are too arbitrary, or even say that you are using lynching."

He added emphasis, "Whatever it is, it will affect your reputation if it gets out!"

Shen Ningyuan directly retorted: “I am a widow, what reputation do I need?”

"Why? Grandma, you care about my reputation so much. Do you want me to manage my reputation well so that it will be easier for me to remarry in the future?"

"Nonsense!" The lady's face instantly turned red, and she shouted angrily, "How could I mean that?"

"I was just talking, why are you so excited?" Shen Ningyuan asked calmly.

"you--"

This lady pointed at Shen Ningyuan and was so angry that she couldn't say a word.

Chen didn't expect that Shen Ningyuan could make everyone present speechless just by opening her mouth.

At this time, Madam Ji, who had been silent for a long time, slowly calmed down.

Youyou said, "Girl, you speak without thinking."

Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan looked at Madam Ji and bowed slightly, "Thank you for your teachings, Madam Ji."

"My granddaughter-in-law's words were indeed a bit irrelevant."

After hearing this, everyone's expressions eased a little.

It seems that Shen Ningyuan still cares about her reputation.

Unexpectedly, the next second, Shen Ningyuan continued to speak, "I was too tactful just now. I should have advised my aunt directly that since you are already married, you should know your status and should be clear that you are not qualified to interfere in the affairs of the Ji family."

Everyone: “…”

After a moment of silence, everyone stared at Shen Ningyuan in a daze.

Old Madam Ji said that she was being impartial and wanted her to respect this young lady.

She deliberately misinterpreted Madam Ji's meaning and pointed out in public that I have no right to interfere in the affairs of the Ji family!

“You you you you…”

The aunt was so angry that she couldn't speak. She pointed at Shen Ningyuan's nose and almost couldn't breathe.

"What are you still standing there for? Can't you see that I can hardly breathe? Hurry up and help me get down to rest."

Chen hurriedly ordered the servants to help the young lady down.

After the nearly unconscious lady was helped away by the servants, the atmosphere around them immediately became tense.

Chen gritted her teeth, and her eyes turned more and more gloomy towards Chen Ningyuan, "Well, Chen Ningyuan, you are very good! You are getting better at quibbling, and you dare to be so sharp-tongued in front of the old lady! Let me ask you, when are you going to release Mo'er?"

Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan looked determined and looked directly into Chen's eyes without flinching.

"Madam Ji, this person made a mistake, so he should be punished, right? When Chen Moer realizes her mistake and promises not to make it again in the future, I will naturally let her go. Otherwise, if I easily forgive her today, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public. How can the rules of the Marquis' Mansion be maintained in the future?"

"you--"

Shen Ningyuan kept saying "rules", which made Chen unable to refute.

He could only tremble with anger, pointing at Shen Ningyuan with trembling hands, but he could not speak.

Just then, footsteps were suddenly heard outside the front hall.

Then, a clear voice sounded: "Grandma, mother, sister-in-law, what are you arguing about so fiercely?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Ji Yunnuo striding into the front hall.