Yuan Fuling hissed and gasped, "How can that be?"
If she punishes those people, how will she establish her authority in the Duke of Jingguo's mansion?
Who would be willing to serve me?
"Since you're not here to sincerely apologize, why bother with this pretentious visit? It's pointless." Song Yue crossed her arms. "Madam Yuan, please go back. You're not welcome here."
Yuan Fuling had managed the household affairs smoothly for over a decade, but in the past few days she had been repeatedly outmaneuvered by Song Yue. She was extremely resentful, but remembering the Grand Madam's instructions, she had no choice but to compromise: "Alright, as you say!"
Several old women were given twenty lashes and sold off in public. After the matter was settled, Yuan Fuling looked at Song Yue again: "Are you satisfied now?"
Song Yue raised her chin and nodded: "For now, I'm satisfied. If there's a next time, it won't just be a beating."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Fuling responded with a forced smile and even had some tonics delivered, displaying an image of gentleness and magnanimity.
Song Yue accepted them without hesitation.
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Zhennan Prince's Mansion
When the mother and son returned, Princess Zhennan dismissed all the maids, sat down in a chair, took a couple of sips of tea, and put it down.
She looked at Pei Zhao and coldly ordered, "From today onwards, you are not allowed to approach Song Yao again. She has ruined her reputation and is not even worthy of being your concubine."
This kind of girl is hopeless; she's not even as good as one of Song Yue's fingers. She panics as soon as something happens.
Unlike Song Yue, who was methodical, composed, and dignified.
Pei Zhao was somewhat embarrassed. He knew in his heart that there was no possibility between him and Song Yao, but he still couldn't help but defend Song Yao: "Mother, Yao Yao must have been tricked. She would not do such a shameless thing."
Princess Zhennan said earnestly, "Whether she was tricked or not is not important. What is important is that she was lying in Han Feng's arms, her clothes disheveled. Our manor cannot afford to lose face like that. She set up a trap but had no ability to control the situation and was led by the nose. Such a person is not worthy of you."
She only cares about the result.
What needs to be done now is to sever ties with Song Yao.
Pei Zhao remained silent.
He nodded at the Princess of Zhennan's instructions: "I will listen to my mother."
Princess Zhennan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "Song Yue is your real fiancée. You should spend more time with her."
She disliked Song Yue, but Song Yue was popular and many ladies sympathized with her, especially Madam Jiang, who also valued Song Yue.
Based on these reasons alone, Princess Zhennan reluctantly agreed to let Song Yue enter the household.
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