Chapter 386: Let Out a Breath

The Zhao family was full of anger, and now that they finally saw Deng, all their resentment immediately erupted.

"Sister-in-law, what do you mean? We came all the way here, and this is how you treat us? If your third cousin finds out, I'll see how you'll explain it!"

"It's fine for us, but you treat these two elders like this, it's unfilial! If anything happens to them, I'll see how you can bear the consequences!"

"that is!"

Deng's eyes were full of mockery, and the last bit of luck and hope in her heart disappeared completely.

That’s fine!

Zhao Liya was already furious after hearing this. "What's the problem?"

The Zhao family members, who were venting their anger, were stunned and looked at Zhao Liya in surprise.

It's no wonder they were all so surprised. After all, they were acquaintances with Zhao Liya before. In their impression, this girl didn't have the airs of a rich lady, but she wasn't very close to her sisters in the clan. However, she listened to her parents and could live in peace with everyone, which was acceptable in terms of face.

That's all.

So, when she said this in a cold and half-sarcastic tone, everyone was stunned for a moment.

Zhao Liya chuckled and said slowly, "My mother is a first-rank imperial consort. May I ask what your official positions are and what titles you have received? If you don't have any, what's wrong with my mother treating you like this? Let alone making you wait for an hour, even if I make you wait for ten hours, what's the problem?"

"you--"

Everyone in the Zhao family was stunned, and many of them were so angry that their faces turned red.

This sounds so humiliating and embarrassing.

Tang and the others subconsciously looked towards Deng, their intention obvious: they were expecting Deng to teach Zhao Liya a lesson! They also naturally believed that Deng should teach Zhao Liya a lesson for being so "unruly".

However, Mrs. Deng held the covered tea bowl and drank with her eyes lowered, as if she knew nothing and saw nothing.

Grandma Zhao Si was inconsolable. "Deng, Xiaoya is such a ignorant girl, and you don't care about it? If she gets out, won't it bring shame to the Zhao family? Rules are for outsiders. We are all family, and we are the elders. Do you think it's right for you to treat her like this just because she came here so hard? Forget about anything else, why is there not even a place to sit? Hurry up and ask someone to bring a stool!"

Zhao Liya burst out laughing.

Mrs. Deng also gently put down the teacup in her hand and raised her head. "Old Madam Zhao, may I ask with what status you are speaking to me? Elder? Family? Excuse me, although our two families share the surname Zhao, we don't seem to be from the same family, right? Please don't say that. We don't deserve it!"

"You, you guys!"

"this--"

"That's just nonsense!" Master Zhao San was furious, his old face flushed purple. "Where's Zhao Xiang—"

"How dare you!" Zhao Liya scolded coldly, "My father is a first-rank official, the Minister of Personnel, the Prince's Tutor, and the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion. It's not something that any ordinary citizen can casually shout his name or insult his wife! Even if he takes advantage of his seniority, that's not allowed! If someone like this is a family, it shows that they have no manners and no sense of respect for the inferiors. Such a family will never be able to pursue a career in the government again! Because they are not worthy! They haven't even learned how to behave like human beings, and they still dream of becoming an official!"

Everyone in the Zhao family gasped in shock!

Mr. Zhao San was so scared that his face turned pale and red, and then red and white!

He was shaking and trembling, and was too scared to say anything more!

Even an official of a higher rank can crush someone to death, let alone the fact that their clan is now more than just one rank higher than the Zhao Xiang family.

The most anxious person would be Master Zhao, because his eldest son was already a scholar and a good student. The whole family was counting on him to make a name for himself and become successful so that the whole family could enjoy the benefits!

If Zhao Xiang really destroyed their family's future with just a few words, what could their family use to fight Zhao Xiang? Why would they put on airs in front of Zhao Xiang?

They finally understood a little and were afraid. Zhao Xiang and his family hated their clan! They had misjudged it before.

I'm afraid this matter won't be so easy to get over.

Master Zhao hurriedly bowed respectfully to Mrs. Deng, and his tone softened, "Third sister-in-law—"

"Who is your third sister-in-law? Don't try to make connections! Are all the Zhao family members so shameless and shameless?"

Zhao Liya sneered.

She now doesn't want to give the Zhao family any dignity at all because the Zhao family doesn't deserve it at all.

Mr. Zhao and Mrs. Tang's faces turned blue, white, and red, which was very exciting. In their hearts, they were so angry that they kept cursing.

However, their arrogance had long since subsided, so how could they dare to take advantage of their seniority and teach Zhao Liya a lesson?

What Zhao Liya said was absolutely right. They were not qualified! They were not worthy!

It used to be a match, but it's a pity

How could Zhao Liying have ever suffered such an injustice? She never thought that her cousin Zhao Liya was better than herself, and she never took her seriously. She couldn't help but say, "You——"

"Ying'er!" Tang hurriedly tugged at Zhao Liying's sleeve and shook her head at her in a warning tone.

Zhao Liya is obviously different from before. Zhao Xiang and his wife are well-known for doting on their children. If Zhao Liya is annoyed and the future of the eldest son is ruined, it will be more trouble than gain!

There is no need to fight for a moment's pride.

If the eldest son wants to have a long-term career in officialdom in the future, he has to ask Zhao Xiang for support.

Zhao Liying pursed her lips feeling aggrieved.

Master Zhao reluctantly said, "It's my fault that I can't change my habits right now. I hope Madam Zhao will forgive me. Madam Zhao, since you are still willing to see us, it means that you and Master Zhao still have feelings for the Zhao family, right? After all, you are all members of the Zhao family, and we all share the same roots and bloodline! How can we easily sever this relationship?"

".It is true that we did something wrong before. But Madam Zhao, please think about us too! In that situation at that time, the clan had no other choice! There were hundreds of people in the clan, old and young, sick and weak, women and children. If they were all exiled, I am afraid that most of them would die on the way! How could you bear it, right? We originally planned to see you off, but my father was sick and the family was in chaos, so the matter was delayed. When we remembered it, you had already gone far away, so..."

"I know you're angry about this. Since we've come here today, we're here to sincerely apologize. You can hit or scold us as you please. But we're family after all, so we shouldn't damage our relationship. After all, relying on our clan is the key to long-term prosperity!"

(End of this chapter)