The Wagner family and the Gu family have no relation whatsoever; in fact, you could say she came to the Gu family today to give gifts and curry favor.
She was just angry, not understanding why Gu Yibei would choose a commoner as his wife instead of his beautiful and noble daughter.
She forgot that when Gu Yibei got married, neither Madam Gu nor Duke Gu said anything. What right did they, as outsiders, have to speak?
As if provoking Mrs. Wagner wasn't enough, Ji Zhinan continued, "It's alright. Mrs. Wagner is from Country Y and has never been to China. She rarely uses Chinese, so it's understandable that she made a fool of herself in Chinese. Don't worry, Mrs. Wagner, only those of us here know about this. You don't need to worry about losing face if it gets out."
She paused, then added, "I've never been one to gossip about others; I'm not a blabbermouth."
She paused again, looking surprised as if she had only just realized something: "Oh dear, my brain. I forgot that Mrs. Wagner's Chinese isn't very good, so she probably doesn't know what 'big mouth' means. 'Big mouth' means someone who can't keep a secret, who says whatever comes to mind."
After explaining very kindly, she continued with a smile, "Don't worry, I will keep it a secret that Mrs. Wagner's Chinese is not good."
"..."
Ji Zhinan showed no anger or resentment at the noblewoman's malicious provocation and personal insults. He calmly and composedly resolved the matter without leaving any evidence against her.
The other two ladies exchanged glances, looking at the composed Ji Zhinan and then at the furious Mrs. Wagner, their expressions filled with surprise.
I thought this commoner lady would be easy to bully, but I didn't expect her to be so sharp-tongued. You know, Mrs. Wagner is known in her circle of noblewomen for her eloquence, but today she was defeated by a commoner lady who is not even as old as her daughter.
"!!!" Madame Wagner was so angry that she felt a tightness in her chest, forgetting that she was in the Gu family home and that she should abide by the aristocratic etiquette.
"Miss Ji, are you insulting me?!" To spite her, she deliberately spoke in Chinese.
Ji Zhinan raised an eyebrow, looking completely innocent: "Mrs. Wagner, nothing I said just now meant anything by Mrs. Shame, Miss Wagner, or the Wagner family. If you insist on thinking that way, I have nothing more to say."
When Ji Zhinan spoke just now, he used very fluent English, which was a linguistic way of insulting Mrs. Wagner.
Mrs. Wagner was furious, her eyes blazing with rage. She said angrily, "Miss Ji, what right do you have to speak to me like that! I've heard that your adoptive father owns a company in China. Let me tell you, even the housekeeper of our Wagner family has more assets than your adoptive father. Miss Ji's net worth and education are not even comparable to our family's maids. What right do you have to sit with me!"
"You're only doing this because of the Gu family and Mo Lin. There's a saying in China, 'You get the benefits and then complain,' which probably describes Miss Ji perfectly."
"You really think that just because Mo Lin likes you, you can marry into the Gu family? That's absolutely ridiculous! If the Gu family had a second or third heir, you might actually have that possibility, but Gu Yibei is the only son of the Gu family. He will have to shoulder the responsibilities not only for the Gu family, but also for the royal family. I have never heard of any ridiculous example of a commoner becoming a nobleman."
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