"Mother, it's alright," Huang Mei said pitifully, biting her lip. "It'll be fine in a few days."
Huang's mother glared at her, "You child, what nonsense are you talking about? A girl's face is the most important thing, how can you say it doesn't matter?"
"Don't be afraid, Madam Xu is right here. She's a very righteous person. If we tell her what's going on, she'll definitely stand up for us."
This one sentence was meant to flatter Liu Fang and put her on a pedestal.
Liu Fang just smiled and didn't respond.
Seeing that Liu Fang didn't respond, Huang Mei didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, she spoke to Liu Fang.
"My child is just too sensible, he doesn't cause me any worry at all."
“She cried so much last night, but after a good night’s sleep she could only swallow her pain. As her mother, I have to think about her more.”
These words were a subtle way of telling Liu Fang how sensible and considerate Huang Mei was, and Liu Fang did not interrupt her, letting Huang's mother continue.
Only after she had almost finished drinking the tea in her cup did Liu Fang look up at the mother and daughter.
"I heard that Yi'er saved Miss Huang?"
“Yes, yes,” Huang’s mother chimed in. The fact that Liu Fang was able to steer the conversation toward Xu Yi was exactly what the Huang family mother and daughter were hoping for.
"If it weren't for General Manager Xu, we don't know how badly Xiaomei would have been hurt."
Huang's mother still feels a bit scared when she thinks about it now, but she is more happy than scared that Xu Yi saved Huang Mei.
"Yi'er, that child."
"Sigh." Liu Fang suddenly sighed as she spoke, and the smile on her face faded.
Mrs. Huang was taken aback and looked at her with suspicion. "Why does Mrs. Xu look so worried? General Manager Xu is young and promising, and kind-hearted. So many people would love to be with you."
"My Yi'er is just a minor military officer; he can hardly be called a promising young man."
Hearing this, Huang's mother thought to herself, "He's already a military officer, yet he still thinks it's too low. He's just saying that on purpose. Other families would love to be in that position but can't."
"Speaking of his kind heart," Liu Fang paused for a moment, "I'll have to say a few words to him when I see him later."
"This child is skilled in martial arts and is also a member of the guard. Although he is not a chivalrous hero, he still has some responsibilities on his shoulders."
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Liu Fang's tone carried a hint of reproach, which the Huang mother and daughter didn't quite understand.
"Even if you want to save someone, you have to consider the situation. You can save someone without expecting gratitude, but you can't just create trouble for yourself."
"You mean..."
When Liu Fang said this, both Huang Mei and her daughter were stunned. What did she mean by that?
"Madam Xu, what is this?" Madam Huang asked hesitantly, "What do you mean by this? Something doesn't sound right."
“Our family has always taught our children to be grateful and repay kindness.”
As she spoke, Huang's mother patted Huang Mei, signaling her to speak quickly.
“Madam Xu, I am very grateful to General Xu for saving my life. If it weren’t for him, I would probably have been killed. I have been thinking about repaying his kindness, but yesterday I was taken back by Miss Man’er to do some menial work, and I did not see Young Master Xu.”
"When I see Young Master Xu, I will definitely repay his kindness."
"If Miss Man'er still needs me to do any chores, I can go to the manor again later. Although I've never done those chores before, they're easy to learn."
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“If she’s hoping her daughter will become a concubine, what kind of good mother can she be?”
"No," Mrs. Huang hurriedly retorted, "Mrs. Xu, did you hear someone gossiping about something?"
“Xiaomei is our only child in the Huang family, so naturally I love her very much.”
“You’re a woman too, don’t you know how cruel it is to let your child become a concubine?” Liu Fang narrowed her eyes and stared intently at Huang’s mother.
"Not to mention how despicable the methods women use to compete for favor are, some even to the point of losing their lives."
"You're saying your daughter is being forced to be a concubine? Will she be happy in the future?"
Before Huang's mother could speak, Huang Mei rushed to explain, "Madam Xu, you have misunderstood my mother."
“I truly admire Xu Qianzong. How many women in our town wouldn’t admire a man like him?”
Huang Mei's eyes lit up as she spoke, but then she realized that her words were a bit too explicit, and she lowered her head shyly.
Liu Fang rolled her eyes. "So many women in town admire him, but you're the only one with such thick skin who insists on degrading yourself to become his concubine."
Huang Mei's shy expression had just appeared on her face when Liu Fang said those words, and her face froze instantly. Her lips twitched, and she didn't know how to react.
However, Huang's mother immediately came to her senses and said, "Mrs. Xu, our Xiaomei truly loves President Xu."
"What, does she have to marry Xu Yi just because she likes him? There are plenty of people in this town who like Xu Yi, but I haven't seen any of them making a huge fuss about marrying him."
Liu Fang retorted without any politeness, "I think you should stop liking Xu Yi. Our Xu Yi is just a minor military officer. Why go and like those high-ranking officials? Doesn't your daughter like being a concubine? Perfect, those people there have many wives and concubines. You'll have company when you go there."
As Huang Mei listened, her eyes reddened. "Madam Xu, what do you mean? Do you think I like Mr. Xu not as a person, but as his family background and his status?"
"Hmm? Don't you like these things?"
"If it hadn't been Xu Yi who saved you back then, but a beggar on the street, would you still be so shameless as to use the excuse of repaying kindness to become someone's concubine?"
Over the years, Liu Fang has gained some experience in judging people. At first glance, Huang Mei seemed like a rather quiet and gentle girl.
But after sitting there for just a short while, his eyes probably scanned the entire room.
Liu Fang was wearing a jade bracelet on her wrist today, and she had noticed Huang Mei's gaze falling on the bracelet several times.
Liu Fang would never believe that Huang Mei simply liked Xu Yi as a person.
Huang Mei, however, used those high-sounding words to cover up her little secret thoughts.
"Mother, sob sob." Huang Mei was sobbing. She might have had some feelings for him, but she really did like Xu Yi.
Huang's mother patted her daughter's back and said to Liu Fang in an unfriendly tone, "Mrs. Xu, our Xiaomei is so naive. She definitely didn't expect what you said. How can you talk to the child like this?"
"Regardless of whether she thought about it or not, tell me whether you thought about it or not." Qianqian Xiaoshang
Just as Huang Mei was about to say she hadn't expected it, Liu Fang spoke up again, "Take your man's broken leg for example. If what you said isn't true, then his leg is completely useless."
The words that were on the tip of her tongue got stuck in her throat. Huang's mother remembered what the doctor had said: Old Huang's leg might be ruined.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she swallowed her words, but continued speaking, "Madam Xu, Old Huang is a veteran who has served in the guard for many years. How could you say such heartless things?"
"Hmph." Liu Fang snorted disdainfully, looking at her with contempt. "Just tell the truth."
After saying that, he looked at Huang Mei and deliberately said, "Miss Huang, you've seen it too. I don't know how your mother usually treats you, but now she's hoping you'll become someone's concubine so that she can have wealth and honor."
“I am also a mother. My daughter will never become someone’s concubine. No amount of money or wealth is as important as my daughter’s happiness.”
Liu Fang's words seemed to hit Huang Mei right in the heart. During this time, Huang's mother had been telling her repeatedly that she should marry Xu Yi, because only by marrying Xu Yi could she have a better life.
Seeing her daughter's somewhat confused look, Huang's mother hurriedly said, "Xiaomei, don't listen to her nonsense. That's not what I meant. I just want you to have a better life."
She had barely finished explaining when Liu Fang interrupted her again, "I called you all here today just to tell you that men in the Xu family are not allowed to take concubines."
"Don't worry about how many wives this family or that family has. My Xu family only allows one wife. If you want to be a concubine or rely on your daughter to bring you wealth and status, don't even think about getting involved with my Xu family."
"If you really think having three wives and four concubines is so good, then put more effort into finding a few more wives and concubines for your man."
"Don't just talk the talk, or we'll end up having to find a concubine for your man."
"Oh!" Liu Fang exclaimed suddenly, "If you're out at this time, who will take care of the men at home?"
"Look at me, what are you worried about? You're not home, so those three women from yesterday probably went to take care of you."
Liu Fang couldn't help but laugh as she spoke, but when Huang's mother thought of those three women from yesterday, her face changed drastically, and she couldn't sit still anymore.
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