Before she could reply, Bai Yajing continued, "Xiao Che and I officially got engaged a year ago with the witness of our elders. As for why we haven't officially registered our marriage yet, that has to do with his profession."
Last year, he and I were on a secret mission that required us to play the role of a married couple, which is why we lived together. This time, back in Kyoto, he was busy wrapping up his work and rarely came home. When he did come home, we slept in separate rooms.
There is no question of promiscuity. Furthermore, the marriage application has been approved, and my elders and his elders returned a few days ago. We have already set a wedding date and are currently making preparations.
Many people know this; being a soldier is tough, as they dedicate themselves to the revolutionary cause year after year. As a military family member, of course I must support him. It's truly unnecessary to disregard national interests for the sake of some empty fame. The innocent will remain innocent, and the guilty will remain guilty!
Her words were forceful and clear, silencing all the unpleasant remarks that followed.
Aunt Li clapped her hands and stood up as well. "Minister Xiao and Comrade Bai are both good comrades who serve the country and the people. For the greater good of the nation, she, as a woman, was not afraid of risks or reputation and resolutely threw herself into dangerous missions. This is something we should learn from! Instead of making petty judgments!"
After saying that, she glared at the girl. She was usually a kind person, but this girl had really gone too far!
After hearing what the two said, the people present changed their views somewhat. There was a reason for this, and they really couldn't blame the other party.
The old lady stopped smiling as soon as the farce started, and she was very displeased that the girl was causing trouble at her birthday banquet.
Her gaze towards them revealed her undisguised displeasure. "Dong family girl, a woman's reputation is very important. In the future, it's best to speak less before you understand the situation! Third girl, take your girlfriends out to play. Don't get mixed up with us women."
This was a disguised way of driving her away, but she did save face for Miss Dong.
Dong Baozhu was so angry that her face turned red and her neck bulged. She hadn't expected this woman to be so eloquent; she had miscalculated! Most women would be so ashamed and angry in such a situation that they wouldn't be able to speak clearly.
It seems she underestimated this woman!
She barely managed to suppress her anger and pushed away the girl who was trying to pull her away.
Pale-faced and with a hint of grievance, she bowed deeply to the old lady and apologized, "I'm sorry, Grandma Pei, I disrupted your birthday banquet. I only heard about it from others, and thinking that we were both girls, I just wanted to advise this older sister. It seems that everything was a misunderstanding..."
After she finished speaking, she stood up, her eyes brimming with tears, looking pitiful as if they were about to fall.
People around her reacted in various ways. Some could see through her little trick at a glance, while others were moved by her words and thought that she was just young and naive and had been misled.
Furthermore, the matter couldn't be left unresolved, so someone stepped in to smooth things over: "Oh, since it's a misunderstanding, let's talk it out. We're all relatives and friends. The young lady knows she was wrong and has apologized, so let's just let it go. Hehehe."
"Yes, yes, it's such a nice day, let's just forget about it."
Bai Yajing chuckled softly upon hearing this. These people were truly amusing. This woman surnamed Dong had started this whole mess herself; she had no grudge against her, yet she wanted to ruin her. Her apologies were utterly insincere, only directed at the old lady, while she was stingy with flattery when it came to her, and even dared to tell her to be magnanimous? Ha!
She ignored the subtle glances directed at her. She knew these people wanted to settle things quietly, but why should she have to swallow this bitter pill?
"Miss Dong, where did you hear about my private life? Xiao Che and I were on a mission in the Northwest, and we just returned to the capital not long ago. How do you know so much about me? In fact, I've never even met you, and I don't know you at all."
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