Once Rong Ning goes mad, even the Prime Minister's wife is well aware of her frenzied state.

If this girl really causes trouble, even the Emperor, who is high above the palace, will be helpless against her!

Faced with this situation, what could the Prime Minister's wife do?

She had no other choice but to quickly lower her posture and even humbly admit her mistake, saying, "It is all because I have neglected to discipline her in the past, which has led to her being so unrestrained and daring to offend Your Highness."

"I am willing to accept punishment, and I humbly beg Your Highness to calm your anger!"

However, Rong Ning showed no mercy. Her voice was icy cold, as if it came from the deepest hell, "Madam, I did not intend to deliberately make things difficult for you."

However, this has always been my nature; I cannot tolerate or compromise in the slightest when it comes to people or things I dislike.

Then, Rong Ning changed the subject and continued without holding back, "Actually, we can't entirely blame Miss Xi Yue herself, after all, this girl is quite a good woman."

However, her elders truly lack interpersonal skills; their behavior has severely damaged the good reputation your Prime Minister's residence has cultivated over the years!

Rong Ning's words were quite blunt and blatant, as if she were trampling on the dignity of the second wife, wantonly ravaging and humiliating her.

It's a pity that Xie Xizhu and her mother were not present today; otherwise, the scene would have been even more lively.

Rong Ning stood there, her face gloomy, her eyes sharply fixed on the second wife's daughter-in-law, her intentions were all too clear.

If we don't teach this second wife a lesson today and make her get the punishment she deserves, this matter will definitely not end so easily.

The Prime Minister's wife sighed helplessly, then slowly straightened up and raised her voice, ordering loudly, "Guards! Immediately send this second wife back to her own courtyard and order her to copy the Xie family rules one hundred times! She is not allowed to leave the courtyard until she finishes copying them!"

Upon hearing this, the second wife's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. She cried out, "Mother!! How could you be so heartless? You actually want me to copy the family rules a hundred times!"

It should be noted that the Xie family's rules were exceptionally profound, renowned throughout Nanyang City and even the entire Southern Dynasty for their length and complexity.

If we really wait for her to finish copying all one hundred of these family rules, who knows when that will take!

Xie Xiyue, who was standing next to her, was also startled when she heard her grandmother issue such a punishment order.

Knowing full well what reciting the family rules a hundred times meant to her mother, she quickly pleaded on her mother's behalf, "Grandmother... a hundred recitations of the family rules is far too many... could you perhaps reduce it a little..."

However, the Prime Minister's wife interrupted her without hesitation, saying in an unquestionable tone, "Xiyue, while your mother is copying the family rules, you should stay in my courtyard and not disturb your mother's self-cultivation!"

After saying that, she turned to the waiting women and shouted sternly, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly take this second wife away!"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's wife's order, the old women dared not delay in the slightest. They hurriedly stepped forward and dragged the second wife away from the place.

"Mother!!!"

The desperate shouts echoed throughout the courtyard, as if they were about to lift the roof off.

Then came another cry, "Mother...you can't do this to me!!!"

It is filled with endless grievances and resentment.

"Mother!!!"

This time, the cry was even more piercing, as heartbreaking as a cuckoo's mournful cry.

How could you be so biased?!

The second wife's lamentations were like a flood bursting its banks, unstoppable.

She collapsed to the ground, pounding her fists on the floor.

But her cries went unanswered.

A group of maids and servants quickly surrounded her and hurriedly held her down.

"Mother...you didn't..."

Before he could finish speaking, a rag was stuffed tightly into his mouth, leaving him only able to make muffled sobs.

As the second wife was forcibly dragged away, the cries gradually faded.

At first, some indistinct struggle sounds could be heard, but they quickly faded into the distance until they disappeared completely from everyone's ears.

At this moment, the Prime Minister's wife, who had been silent all along, slowly raised her head. Her face was calm and her voice was clear and light. "Your Highness, please forgive me for making you laugh. It is truly my fault for failing to discipline you properly to let you witness such an unsavory thing on the second day."

Rong Ning smiled slightly, a smile as radiant as the rising sun in the early morning.

She was very satisfied with the handling of the situation, waved her hand gently, and said, "Not at all! The Prime Minister's wife is decisive and efficient, and manages the household well. I have truly broadened my horizons today. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will have to learn more from her."

As she spoke, she gently helped the Prime Minister's wife to her feet and said softly, "Please get up quickly... I've always been a straightforward person, and I'm used to doing things quickly and decisively. I can't stand the slightest grievance."

"I just lost my temper for a moment and couldn't control myself. I hope I didn't scare you all?"

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a surge of indescribable emotions, but on the surface, they still smiled and shook their heads, indicating that they were not frightened.

Rong Ning carefully helped the Prime Minister's wife to her seat. After she was settled, she continued, "I will be more careful with my words and actions in the future. I hope you will not blame me!"

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