Chapter 220 You're too old, he won't be interested.
This young woman is the daughter-in-law of the woman who was having an affair with the Earl of Changping.
Lady Changping thought about how she had endured so many years for the sake of her children and grandchildren, and how she felt as if she had been living in bitterness. Meanwhile, this family was very smug, and a surge of overwhelming anger rose in her head again.
He gave the woman a venomous look, snorted, and walked straight ahead. The woman, seeing his attitude, was first taken aback, then a mocking expression appeared on her face.
The affairs between Changping Bo and her mother-in-law were almost known to the masters of the second branch of the family. The reason the news hadn't leaked out was simply because it was advantageous to their branch, and no one would say a word.
Just like her husband, even though he wasn't the Earl of Changping's biological son, he enjoyed almost the same treatment as the son born to this Earl's wife. Not to mention the Earl of Changping's biological daughter, born to her mother-in-law, whose food, clothing, and daily necessities were almost the same as those of the eldest daughter of the main household before she got married. Even her marriage was carefully selected by the Earl of Changping.
However, this time the Marquis of Changping misjudged the situation; Shi Shun'an actually committed treason, almost bringing down the entire Marquis of Changping's mansion. But with the Marquis of Changping's support, his elder sister-in-law decisively divorced Shi Shun'an and has now returned home.
Thinking of this, the young woman's smile faded considerably. Her mother-in-law was difficult to please, and her sister-in-law was no pushover either. However, judging from the demeanor of the Lady of Changping, she had come looking for trouble.
Who should she turn to? Naturally, her kind mother-in-law.
The young woman felt a slight sense of satisfaction at the thought of her mother-in-law being dealt with by the Lady of Changping. However, the thought that if her mother-in-law lost favor with the Lord of Changping, their family's lives would never be as good as before made her anxious.
“Grandmother,” the young woman said with a smile as she caught up with Lady Changping, “yesterday my husband received two packets of fine tea, and he said he would give them to you and the Earl to try today. It just so happens that you have arrived.”
She was reminding Lady Changping that their branch of the family was under the control of the Earl of Changping.
Lady Changping stopped again, looking at her with a mocking gaze, "I guess the Earl isn't in the mood for tea right now."
After she finished speaking, she strode forward again. The young woman's face also turned ugly. She took a few quick steps, wanting to say something more to Lady Changping, but was stopped by several burly old women.
The young woman looked at the group of people brought by the Lady of Changping and realized that the Lady of Changping was probably serious this time, so she hurriedly ran to deliver the message.
Previously, Lady Changping had also caused trouble at the second branch of the family twice, so she knew where the old lady of the second branch's courtyard was. She led a large group of people and walked for half an hour to the courtyard of the old lady of the second branch, Lady Mei. A group of women greeted her at the gate, including Lady Lian, the lover of the Earl of Changping.
Lady Changping stopped and looked at Lady Lian, saying, "Kneel down."
Those two words silenced the surroundings for a moment, and Lian Shi, her face a mixture of humiliation and coquettishness, knelt down with an alluring grace. She was over 40, but her features were exquisite, her figure slender, and even her kneeling posture exuded an indescribable charm.
When Lady Changping saw her like this, her anger flared even more, and she said again, "Tie her up."
As soon as she finished speaking, the dozen or so burly women beside her pushed aside the people around Lian Shi and held her down tightly. One of the women had brought ropes with her, and together with another woman, they tied Lian Shi up securely.
"Auntie, what are you doing?"
"Yes, let's talk things out."
"No matter what, we can't tie someone up. If... finds out, it won't look good for anyone."
"Exactly, let's talk things out."
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A group of women from the second wife's family were all trying to "persuade" Lady Changping.
Lady Changping glanced at the group of people, gave a mocking laugh, and stepped inside. Once inside, the second wife, Madam Mei, stood up with a displeased expression. "What brings you here today, sister-in-law?"
Lady Changping felt an indescribable sorrow upon seeing Lady Mei's angry face. She was the Lady of the Changping Marquis's household, yet a woman from a collateral branch of the family dared to show her such disrespect. Why?
It's all because of my own cowardice!
She withdrew her gaze from Madam Mei's face and walked to the head seat to sit down. "Madam Mei, you are so old, with a house full of children and grandchildren. Don't you know anything about the proper etiquette and hierarchy?"
Madam Mei was shocked. The main household and the second branch of the family knew about her daughter-in-law's affair with the Earl of Changping. For so many years, the Earl of Changping's wife had secluded herself in her Ci'an Hall, worshipping Buddha and oblivious to the world around her. What was wrong with her today?
"Madam Mei!" Lady Changping's voice rang out again, "Kneel down!"
With her aged eyes, Madam Mei looked at Lady Changping with a threatening gaze, "Does the Earl know that my sister-in-law is coming today?"
"Hehehe..." Lady Changping laughed, "So it turns out that not only your daughter-in-law is thinking about him, but you are too? However, you are too old, he wouldn't be interested."
“You…” Mei’s face flushed red with humiliation. She gritted her teeth and said, “What’s the use of taking your anger out on me, sister-in-law?”
If you're so capable, go and manage your man!
"Kneel down!" Lady Changping's angry voice rang out again. Two burly old women rushed in, grabbed Madam Mei from both sides, and then pressed her down hard, forcing her to kneel.
"Oh dear, sister-in-law, what are you doing?" A group of people rushed in, led by Zheng Saicheng, the head of the second branch of the family.
Lady Changping looked at him sarcastically, "I'm not here for anything, just to handle some matters. Since you're all here, you might as well kneel down and listen."
Zheng Saicheng put on a fawning smile on his old face, "Sister-in-law, let's talk this out."
He knelt down as he spoke, and his children and grandchildren following behind him had no choice but to kneel as well. Seeing his cowardly appearance, Madam Mei was furious, her face turning ashen.
Lady Changping felt an indescribable joy at that moment; she should have done this long ago.
“Your second wife, Lady Lian, has had an affair and given birth to an illegitimate daughter. I am here today to deal with this matter,” said Lady Changping.
Upon hearing this, Madam Mei clenched her fists tightly and asked, "May I ask, sister-in-law, who is Lian having an affair with? Do you have any evidence?"
"Hehehe." Lady Changping laughed again, her nose stinging with tears. Zheng Saiyang had given them so much confidence!
"The Lian family had an affair with the Earl of Changping and had a daughter, Zheng Qiao'ai. I am here to deal with the Lian family and their daughter. Don't ask me why I am not dealing with the Earl of Changping; I do not have that authority. If you are resentful, you may spread this matter and let the Emperor deal with him."
The room was deathly silent. Zheng Saicheng and his children and grandchildren were so ashamed they wished they could disappear into the darkness. But Madam Mei knelt there with her back straight and said, "Then let the Lord handle it."
"Do you think he doesn't know I'm here today?" Lady Changping said. "I guess you've already sent someone to inform him, haven't you? Just wait and see what he has to say when the person you sent comes back."
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