Maureen stood there, not at all furious at Wagner's words about Ji Zhinan. She simply stood there calmly, her pretty fingertips touching her soft black hair. She was casually combing her hair, her delicate face expressionless.

Seeing that Maureen did not seem angry, Mrs. Wagner became bolder and continued speaking.

"Maureen, think about it. What world are we from? What world is Miss Ji from? We are not even from the same world. Why is she here now? Is she really as cunning as you say?"

Mrs. Wagner shook her head. "I don't want to believe it anyway. I've heard that the Chinese are always concerned about money. Many young women will do anything we find incredible for money. Miss Ji has no other advantages except that charming face. I'm afraid... she relied on this face to seduce Gu Yibei."

"..." Maureen still didn't speak, but judging from her expression, she had heard what Mrs. Wagner said.

The other two ladies also came over.

"I think Mrs. Wagner is right, Maureen. You mustn't be confused. How can a commoner shoulder such a heavy burden? Maybe she plays the piano well, but she's still far from being an excellent and impeccable aristocratic lady."

Does she know the proper etiquette of nobles? Does she know how to communicate with others? A true noble is not just about sitting or standing properly; she still has a lot to learn.”

"I think they're right, Maureen. People from different worlds won't last long. The Gu family is the most powerful family in Country Y. Do you really want to hand over all this, the future glory of the Gu family, to a commoner? Among our nobles, only marriage, after which two families unite, can secure their rule."

"Are you done?" Maureen asked calmly.

"..." The three ladies subconsciously shut their mouths.

"Heh." She raised the corners of her lips and sneered at the three self-righteous ladies.

"How come I didn't know when our Gu family fell to the point where we needed an alliance to maintain our throne?"

"How come I don't know about my son's marriage? It's your turn to decide who will be my son's wife."

"How come I didn't realize that Country Y has become your family's world and you can now tell me what to do?!"

Maureen's three questions of "How come I didn't know" left the three ladies speechless.

She looked at the three coldly: "Even if the daughter-in-law that my Maureen likes is a beggar, she is the best beggar I have ever seen."

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Before, I could have pretended not to know for the sake of my reputation, but since we've already fallen out, I might as well tell you: from now on, please don't have any evil thoughts about sending your daughters or nieces to our Gu family to be my son's mistresses. As long as I'm here, that will never happen!"

"In addition, I will tell my husband to sever all cooperative relations with the families behind the three ladies."

"And..." Maureen looked at the gifts they gave on the table with disgust, and she didn't like them no matter how she looked at them.

"Take back this garbage you sent me! My Gu family hasn't fallen to the point of relying on others' charity to survive!"

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