"Grandma, don't you think you're being a bit too frugal?" Ye Yuanxiu couldn't help but ask.

Tang Yufen gave a slight sneer, "Yuan Hao is gone, why would I be in the mood for makeup?"

“But you’re here to see Sheng Xinlan, and she might look down on you because of that,” Ye Yuanxiu said with some concern.

He had heard Tang Yufen talk about it many times before. In the past, Tang Yufen's family had fallen on hard times and she lived with Sheng Xinlan. She suffered a lot of abuse there. That old hag Sheng Xinlan treated his grandmother like a servant, bossing her around and being domineering, which made his grandmother suffer a lot.

However, evil deeds will be punished by Heaven. The old hag didn't enjoy her triumph for long. Heaven avenged her grandmother, and all her property was confiscated. The lady of a respectable family had to do dirty and tiring work with a group of filthy farmers. He had specifically inquired about it and found out that Sheng Xinlan had even cleaned toilets for several years!

Grandma is clearly living a better life than that old hag now. I really don't understand why Grandma has to face that old hag with such a simple lifestyle.

Even if Ye Yuanhao is dead, we can still clean up the mess a bit!

Xiao Li came out, opened the iron gate, and said with a smile, "Madam invites you in. This way, please."

Tang Yufen smiled slightly and followed behind Xiao Li with composure, keeping her eyes straight ahead, but she couldn't help but glance at the garden out of the corner of her eye. The roses in the flower bed were blooming in profusion, emitting a sweet fragrance that attracted several butterflies.

There are many varieties of roses, and they are planted in several places. Some of the flower beds are obviously newly built. Tang Yufen's lips curled up slightly. It seems that Gu Nianci, that fool, is doing quite well and has the time to tend to flowers and plants!

Sheng Xinlan has never been interested in flowers and plants; all she likes is money.

Ye Qingqing and the others sat upright, unconsciously holding their breath, waiting for Tang Yufen to arrive.

finally--

An elderly woman, looking haggard, appeared at the door. She was dressed simply and without makeup, looking much like Gu Nianci from six months ago.

Gu Nianci quietly breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her back even more, and looked coldly at Tang Yufen.

Heaven has finally taken its eyes and punished this wicked woman. There is nothing more heartbreaking than a parent outliving their child. Tang Yufen must be feeling like her heart is being torn apart and she is living a life worse than death.

The old lady was also somewhat surprised. Tang Yufen was proud and arrogant. When she was a maid, Gu Nianci treated her as a close sister and would share her clothes and jewelry with her. As a result, Tang Yufen lived a more comfortable life than the young ladies of ordinary families, and her clothes and dressing were very fashionable.

But this also fostered Tang Yufen's arrogance; she always wanted to excel. Now, when she came to see her, she was dressed so plainly and didn't bother with any makeup. It was really unlike this woman's usual style.

"Young Miss, Cousin, Young Master..."

Tang Yufen stood for a moment, glanced around, and suddenly burst into tears. Her voice trembled as she cried out, even kneeling down, sobbing uncontrollably, "I've come to beg for forgiveness. I was wrong back then. I'm sorry to Miss Biao, I've let down Miss Eldest… Now I'm suffering retribution, my grandson is gone…"

Before she could finish speaking, Tang Yufen burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably. She lay on the ground, trembling, heartbroken and filled with remorse.

This dramatic turn of events took everyone by surprise. Even the old lady was caught off guard. She had been prepared to confront Tang Yufen, but now, despite her high spirits, she felt like she had punched a cotton ball.

Ye Qingqing frowned. No matter how she looked at it, she felt that Tang Yufen was acting. A leopard can't change its spots. How could she suddenly repent just because her grandson died?