Chapter 86: Lesson Zhou Zhiwei
Chang Xixi understood Zhou Zhiwei's mood at the moment. She kindly asked someone to invite her into the spacious carriage, and asked Xiaohong to put out the tea and snacks prepared by Miss Zhang.
Xiaohong was naturally dissatisfied with the fact that it was considered as a treat for Zhou Zhiwei, so she was asked to go out and drive the car with Li Da.
Zhou Zhiwei's personal maid was sitting on the side, very afraid that Chang Xixi would do something bad to her young lady. She stared at Chang Xixi viciously, but also felt that it was her appearance... that put her young lady in prison, so she must have been resentful in her heart. Therefore, the hostile gaze and feeling were relative, and Chang Xixi could definitely feel it.
What she feared least was this kind of blatant gaze. She smiled and said, "Your young lady hasn't said anything yet! Why do you keep expressing your dissatisfaction with me? Your young lady is indeed less well-mannered than I am. My maid was annoyed by you, so she went out to drive the carriage. Have you ever seen her express her dissatisfaction with you? She only acted like that in front of me, not in front of guests. If you're unhappy, just leave the place on your own. Or just keep quiet."
Chang Xixi's words made Zhou Zhiwei's disgust towards her even worse! She pretended to be as innocent as a white lotus. What good was there in that? It was all to gain sympathy and make everyone accept her.
Why doesn't anyone sympathize with her? She has lived in the countryside for so many years... She didn't learn anything useful, and she didn't know any rules. When she came to the Zhou Mansion, no one taught her. She had to figure everything out bit by bit. Even the housekeeper dared to speak loudly in front of her. The eldest lady didn't care about her at all.
Even after Chang Xixi left, he still kept muttering to himself, saying that seeing him was like seeing him as if he were not his biological child.
Who knows the sadness in her heart?
As soon as Chang Xixi came back, everyone in the mansion gathered around her. Where exactly is her place?
"Xixi, don't beat around the bush with me. Just tell me what you want. As long as I have it, I can give it to you! Don't cling to the Zhou family anymore. Originally, you were just the daughter of the Dou family. Now you want to be the daughter of the eldest lady again? Impossible, they have already recognized me. Even if they do, no matter how much they love you, they can only be polite to you. Because you also know the master's identity. If you recognize a country woman as your daughter, wouldn't it make people in the officialdom laugh? If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about the future of the Zhou family. You do want to climb up the social ladder, but who doesn't want to climb up the social ladder? What's the difference between us? Don't think that just because the lady loves you for a few days... you can go to heaven. The lady only loves you and loves you now, waiting for you to make a mistake, then no one will dare to pay attention to you."
"Are you threatening me? Or are you warning me? I, Chang Xixi, didn't grow up under threats. To tell you the truth, if you hadn't kept me in your house, I wouldn't have shown up in Ruzhou. I showed up because you invited me. If anyone is to blame, it's you!"
Chang Xixi smiled, ate a piece of snack, and spoke in a gentle voice.
"You are entirely responsible for what happened between you and the Madam! She's a cold-faced person with a warm heart, but you have no idea how to get along with her. You just blindly follow your own ideas. Who ignored you? If you want to learn how to write, just tell her directly. If you want to learn the rules, just tell her. Why make others guess what you're thinking? The Madam manages hundreds of people in the mansion. Not only can you not relieve her worries, but you also add to her troubles. Without telling her, can I coax you all the time? But what about you? You keep crying all day long, showing it to everyone, thinking you're having a hard time. Have you ever thought that when the Madam realizes that I'm not her child, she must feel uncomfortable when she sees you again."
"You... you only know how to sophistry. The first time I met you, you used such nonsense and sweet talk to convince me! I thought you were innocent, so I let you stay in my mansion! I thought you were really poor, so I felt a little sympathy for you."
"Humph! Who was the first to harbor ill intentions? Zhou Zhiwei, you probably know it better than anyone else! Don't you want to kill me? I am the black spot in your life. As long as I die! No one can be your way forward, no one can
I'm comparing myself to you. That day, I was just trying to protect myself. Do you want me to tell you how many little tricks you've been up to behind my back? You say I'm taking advantage of you by staying at the Zhou Mansion, but is that true? You don't know it yourself! I was really passing through here with my husband on my way to the capital for the imperial examination. The day I received your invitation, I happened to have bought a small courtyard and wanted to stay here for a few days to relax! Your invitation has arrived."
"You did it on purpose! You could have refused."
"Refuse? If I gather you, will there be any place for me in Ruzhou City? There is absolutely no place! Can I refuse an invitation from a family that has raised me for more than ten years? Zhou Zhiwei, please use your brain next time you want to do something like this."
Zhou Zhiwei's face immediately turned red with anger after hearing what Chang Xixi said, and she stopped talking. She did have other thoughts in mind.
Chang Xixi saw that she was ashamed and wanted to add fuel to the fire, "Madam loves you, but she doesn't know how to express it. The master also loves you, but you wrap yourself up so tightly that no one can get in. How can we talk about caring about you?"
"You're making up stories to justify your own existence. I won't be convinced by you!"
Zhou Zhiwei angrily stopped the carriage and walked back on the street with her maid.
Xiao Hong returned to the carriage and said, "Miss, how could you let them leave like this? I didn't embarrass you today because you are so amazing! If it were anyone else, not only would the Zhou Mansion, but even the son-in-law would be scolded."
"Don't talk too much. Just take all the snacks! When you go back, ask the Zhou Mansion's kitchen to replace all the snacks and tea that have been eaten."
"Why?"
"Politeness, where are your manners?" Chang Xixi had a headache because of what she had just said, so her tone was a little aggressive.
Xiaohong pouted in grievance and had no choice but to do as Chang Xixi said.
Chang Xixi leaned over to Li Da's ear and said, "Things happened today, you should spread rumors in the city. Remember, it must be me and Miss Zhang who are equally good. You can't make Miss Zhang feel embarrassed, understand? And that honeysuckle, spread the word as well. I'm planning to make a fortune."
After saying that, he took out a tael of silver from his pocket and put it in Li Da's hand, "This money should be enough for you to spread the news. If it's not enough, come back and ask me for more. Remember, you must speak beautifully."
"yes."
After giving these instructions, Chang Xixi finally breathed a sigh of relief. She estimated that it would take about a quarter of an hour to get back to Zhou's house, so she dozed off in the car. She called Xiaohong and told her to call her when she got there.
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