Qu Jingyun's eyes swept over the group, and after noticing their expressions, a smile appeared on her lips.
"The more they hurl such malicious words, the more we should prove to them that we will only live better lives and will not end up like what they say."
"I'm definitely going to Tingzhixuan today, are you guys going?"
Seeing the bewildered expressions on their faces, Qu Jingyun felt a pang of disappointment.
Can't they even handle this much pressure?
Fortunately, Shen Yue took a deep breath and spoke up the next moment: "I'll go with my mother."
"If anyone dares to speak disrespectfully to Mother, I will not let them off the hook."
She clenched her small fists, her eyes resolute.
Seeing this, Yin Xue also spoke up: "I'll go with you and let those who want to see us make a fool of ourselves go to hell."
Qu Jingyun was finally satisfied and said in a low voice, "They want to see me make a fool of myself? They're dreaming."
As she said this, her gaze fell on Shen Cong, and a hint of disappointment appeared in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Shen Cong straightened his chest.
She explained, "I need to take my article to the teacher later. If there is enough time, I will go to listen to Zhixuan accompany my mother."
Qu Jingyun nodded, a smile playing on her lips.
"Let them see today whether we are as pitiful and pathetic as they say."
Going to listen to Zhixuan was not something Qu Jingyun did suddenly; it was something she had prepared long ago.
After breakfast, Yin Xue and Shen Yue were brought into the house.
"I've prepared your outfits for today, take a look," Qu Jingyun said, and the servants laid out a variety of clothes in front of them.
“This…” Shen Yue was startled.
Seeing this, Yin Xue quickly said, "Mother, we don't need to force ourselves for the sake of appearances. These things are valuable, and it's better to use them in the mansion than to adorn ourselves with them."
Qu Jingyun simply chuckled softly.
He retorted, "You don't think our Qu family is already running a deficit, do you?"
The two women exchanged a glance.
Although nothing was said, the meaning was clear.
It's no wonder they think that way.
After all, Qu Jingyun had been missing for five years, and Qi Yun'er had squandered everything in the General's Mansion, not to mention that she had also taken away so much money.
If the General's Mansion is in such a state, how much better can Qu Jingyun, who has now divorced, be?
"Haven't you seen the account books for those shops I gave you? We're not short of money." Qu Jingyun laughed freely.
He then added, "The profits from those shops are negligible for our family, so you don't need to worry too much about them."
"Since I brought you out here, I will never let you suffer."
Seeing Qu Jingyun's expression, the two women were puzzled, but out of trust in her, they didn't press her for more information.
"Pick whatever you like. I've been neglecting you lately, which is why you don't know much about the Qu family now."
Qu Jingyun's eyes were full of confidence, which immediately infected Shen Yue and Yin Xue beside her.
Shen Yue wore a moon-white flowing cloud dress, the dress woven with flowing cloud patterns that swayed with her every move, as if white clouds were inlaid on her clothes.
It added a touch of playfulness to her.
As for Yin Xue, she wore a light blue dress, and her waist was so slender that it could be grasped with one hand.
Large, lifelike silver butterflies fluttered from the hem of her skirt, as if they were about to fly off.
"Not bad," Qu Jingyun exclaimed in admiration.
No wonder she's her daughter, and the daughter-in-law she personally chose.
Compared to them, Qu Jingyun's attire was much more ordinary.
A dark red dress covered her from head to toe, with subtle patterns that were faintly visible.
She wore only a ruby hairpin in her hair, exuding a noble and aloof air.
Upon seeing Qu Jingyun's understated attire, Yin Xue and Shen Yue couldn't help but exchange a glance.
They seemed somewhat puzzled.
But in the end, he didn't voice the question that was on his mind.
The moment the three appeared at Tingzhixuan, they naturally attracted everyone's attention.
Those present were all scions of prominent families in the capital, and they had all seen these three people on various occasions.
They may have discussed them personally not long ago.
Seeing them swagger in, his expression changed from initial astonishment to disdain.
"When did Tingzhixuan become a place that anyone can just walk into? What right does this divorced woman have to come in?" someone couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The person next to him nudged him with their elbow to remind him, but he ignored it and pushed it away.
His eyes were full of provocation as he looked at Qu Jingyun.
Now Qu Jingyun no longer holds the title of General's wife; she is just a commoner. Who among those present is not of higher status than her?
What does he have to worry about?
"Heh." Qu Jingyun sneered and looked up at the other person.
Finally, he spoke up: "This young master is right. Tingzhixuan is not a place that just anyone can come to. Hurry up and ask this young master to leave."
This remark successfully made the person who had just spoken laugh.
"Do you know who I am? I am Tang Xiuqi. My father is the Vice Minister of War, and I am also a student of the Imperial Academy. Whether it is my background or my talent, I should be able to enter Tingzhixuan."
Tang Xiuqi looked proud and lightly waved the fan in his hand.
His gaze toward Qu Jingyun was filled with blatant malice.
He had often heard about Qu Jingyun and Shen Yunting from his parents since he was a child, and he also knew that Qu Jingyun had beaten his father.
Now that he has finally found an opportunity, he naturally will not let it go easily.
"The Minister of War's son." Qu Jingyun suddenly realized, a smile appearing on her lips.
Seeing her like this, Tang Xiuqi felt a sudden sense of unease.
Then everyone heard Qu Jingyun say, "Back then, he harassed respectable women in an alley, and I chased after him with a whip and beat him until his pants fell down. It's quite funny to think about now."
Qu Jingyun's smile widened: "Twenty years have passed, and if you hadn't mentioned your father, I would have forgotten about him."
Tang Xiuqi's expression immediately changed.
He pointed his index finger at Qu Jingyun: "Don't talk nonsense and slander my father."
“How can this be slander? Many people in the capital know about this, even the Emperor is well aware of it.” Qu Jingyun slowly curled her lips.
With an innocent look on his face, he said, "If you don't believe me, you can go to the palace and ask the Emperor. He will definitely give you the truth."
Tragically, even though everyone knew about this, he still rose through the ranks to become the Minister of War.
Because in everyone's eyes, it was just a small mistake made when you were young.
“You…” Tang Xiuqi’s index finger trembled as he pointed at Qu Jingyun.
He noticed that the people around him were looking at him with mockery, and he immediately became furious.
Enraged, she retorted, "What makes you so special? You're nothing but a discarded woman abandoned by General Shen."
"With your shrewish nature, without the protection of the General's Mansion, let's see how long you can go?"
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