Shen Jiaojiao looked at the woman, who was dressed in a pure white dress, her pregnant belly protruding high, and she was crying pitifully.
The requirements aren't high, so there shouldn't be any problem.
At least all the onlookers felt sorry for her.
Wang looked at the woman, her face expressionless, her voice icy: "Want to come in? Not a chance!"
The woman was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Wang, seemingly not expecting things to turn out this way.
She's made such a big fuss that everyone knows about it, yet she still can't get in.
She turned to look at Shen Wanshan, gazing at him with a mournful expression: "Master, have you forgotten me? I am Xiaodie!"
I'm carrying your child, and the doctor said it's a boy. Don't you want to have a son to carry on the family line?
"If you don't want it, I'll smash my head against your doorstep and die, so you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"
These words immediately caused an uproar among those around them.
As everyone knows, the Shen family only has one daughter, Shen Jiaojiao, and indeed has no sons!
Who wouldn't be happy to have a son?
Could it be that Lady Wang in the mansion is too domineering?
Shen Wanshan's face was dark; he simply couldn't bring himself to say it!
Wang ignored what the people around her were saying and slowly approached Xiaodie, looking down at her.
Xiaodie felt a sense of pressure coming from her, but she endured it for the sake of her child.
The little girl looked at Wang with a stubborn expression: "Sister, it's not good for you to be so jealous. Which man doesn't have three wives and four concubines?"
Your husband has been so devoted to you all these years, you should be grateful.
My requirements aren't high; I just need food and lodging. Just assign me to the most remote courtyard, and I won't compete with you for anything.
Wang Ke wouldn't tolerate her: "Can't you understand human language? There's no way you can get into my house! I'm in charge of this house. If you're so capable, take the master away."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wanshan finally spoke up, taking Wang's hand and saying aggrievedly, "Wife! How could you say that!"
Xiao Die had just been startled by Madam Wang; if she really wasn't allowed to go in, there was nothing she could do. Then, seeing the master approaching, she was overjoyed.
I'm carrying a son! No one can bear to do that!
However, the dream was shattered the next second.
Shen Wanshan continued, "How can you make me leave? Just kick her out, what does it have to do with me!"
Xiaodie was stunned when she heard this.
She placed one hand on her chest and burst into tears, sobbing, "Oh! My life is so miserable! My husband doesn't want me anymore, what's the point of me living? I might as well be dead!"
After saying that, he staggered to his feet and was about to crash into the stone lion at the entrance.
Fortunately, the onlookers immediately grabbed her hands, one on each side, to prevent her from moving.
They took turns trying to comfort her, saying, "Why are you so foolish? How can you just throw away your precious life like that? Your parents will be heartbroken!"
Xiaodie said sadly, "I have no home anymore. My parents are long dead, and now even my child's father doesn't want us anymore. What's the point of my life?"
These words immediately aroused public outrage.
Everyone turned their anger towards Wang and began to criticize her.
“Mrs. Wang, don’t be so stingy. This girl has made it clear that she’s just happy to have food to eat. Your family isn’t short of money, so it’s no big deal to let her in!”
"That's right! Your daughter is the Crown Princess, she'll be the Empress in the future, so being so petty won't do."
"The Crown Princess would never be so stingy. She has set up an estate in the suburbs to take in poor children. She is willing to take care of even strangers. Why would she not take care of her own brother?"
"That's true! Does that mean it was all a lie?"
"The Liu family case in Jiangnan a while ago involved using women and children for illicit transactions. Could she be using this as a cover to do something shady?"
…
These people were talking more and more outrageous, and Wang was furious.
You can criticize her, but why criticize her daughter?
Wang pointed at the gossipy women and angrily shouted, "Shut up, all of you!"
This child isn't mine, so why should I raise it? What evidence do you have to prove that the child is my husband's?
Do you really believe her nonsense based on just a few words? Have you forgotten that my master was a general who fought alongside His Majesty to conquer the country? How can you so wantonly slander a hero who protected your homeland? Do you have any shame?
If you feel sorry for her, then take her home and raise her yourself. Do you think I'm easy to bully or what?
My daughter Jiaojiao takes in homeless children and women, provides them with food and clothing, and teaches them various skills so that they can live a better life. Is that wrong?
You can't even do it yourselves, yet you criticize my Jiaojiao? Where do you get the nerve?
Can any of you here guarantee you won't encounter any difficulties? If even doing good deeds isn't allowed now, who will help you if you ever fall on hard times?
Wang felt really upset. Her daughter had done such a kind thing without asking for anything in return, and yet people thought this way about her.
Those people were also blushing from the scolding and dared not speak.
Seeing that the situation had changed, Xiaodie's eyes lit up, and she decided to cause trouble again: "Fine! Everyone is right, I won't die. I'll keep this life for myself. I'll never appear in front of you again. After all, I have no power or influence, and no one will believe what I'm saying anyway."
After saying that, he got up and left.
Wang was furious. What do you mean? You think you can just run away after dumping the dirty water?
It's not that easy.
"Stop right there! Who said you could leave?"
Xiaodie's face lit up with joy, thinking she could stay.
Wang stared intently at her: "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? We haven't made it clear yet, whose child is this?"
Xiaodie was taken aback. What was going on? Why was she staring at the child so intently? It had already come to this.
She said, feeling wronged, "If you say it's not true, then it's not true. It doesn't matter. I won't come looking for you again anyway."
Wang insisted, "Don't pretend with me! I'm not buying it! I'm only being nice to you now because I don't want to embarrass you. If you don't talk back, I won't give you any face."
Xiaodie panicked. What was going on?
She couldn't possibly know.
"I've already gone this far, what more do you want?"
Xiao Die started to cry, and the people who had been watching from the sidelines all sided with her.
Shen Jiaojiao looked at Wang Shi with concern. She walked over and asked in a low voice, "Mother! Why don't we let the person in first? If all else fails, we can do a blood test to determine kinship after the child is born, and then the truth will come out."
Xiao Die, who was nearby, had obviously heard what Shen Jiaojiao said. She was still hesitant, wondering how to explain herself without knowing what was going on.
However, Madam Wang refused outright. She looked at Xiaodie with a sly smile and said, "Little girl, I gave you face earlier but you didn't take it. Don't blame me now. You're not coming in!"
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