Although the Song family holds great power, Song Wanwan rarely acts so domineeringly in public.
Although she did not like Princess Yongjia, she always greeted her politely when she saw her in the past.
This is the first time that someone has spoken something that directly hurts someone's lungs, like what happened today.
Song Wanwan was also very angry and spoke without restraint.
When had Princess Yongjia ever been scolded like that? Not even Marquis of Loyalty Song Zan would speak to her like that, let alone Song Wanwan.
"Song Wanwan, is this how you talk to me?"
Princess Yongjia raised her voice, staring at Song Wanwan with her almond-shaped eyes, burning with anger.
Mrs. Qiu also frowned, "Miss Song, what you said is too harsh. How can you act like a lady from a noble family?"
Now that Song Wanwan has said it, there is no need to worry about her getting angry.
A layer of mocking coldness appeared on the heroic face.
“You think my words are unpleasant, but what you just said about Madam Shen San was not very pleasant either.”
"I'm just speaking the truth, and you're unhappy?"
After all, Song Wanwan was still a young girl, a young woman who hadn't married yet. After she finished speaking, Princess Yongjia felt completely humiliated.
"Come here, hold down this girl who doesn't know how to distinguish between high and low. Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of the Marquis of Loyalty."
Upon hearing this, the maidservant behind Princess Yongjia stepped forward, and judging from her steps and movements, she was showing martial arts skills.
Seeing that Princess Yongjia was about to take action, Song Wanwan held the scroll in one hand and was about to pull out the whip from her waist with the other.
But before she could draw the whip, two of them had already pinned her shoulders.
Princess Yongjia frowned and stepped forward to take action.
She had thought it over and decided not to hit her too hard, so she just slapped Song Wanwan once to teach her a lesson.
In this way, even if the matter is brought to the imperial court, the Emperor and the Marquis of Loyalty will not say anything.
After all, she was the elder, and it was Song Wanwan who was rude first. Song Wanwan could only take this slap in vain.
Even she couldn't help but be wary of the Marquis of Loyalty's Mansion, and a slap in the face was the best outcome.
At this moment, there were already quite a few people gathered around, and it seemed that the situation was about to get out of hand.
Princess Yongjia raised her wrist, ready to strike. Song Wanwan, struggling to protect the scroll in her arms, couldn't use her strength, and her shoulders were held down.
Suddenly, a woman's stern voice came from outside the crowd, "Stop."
Su Qingyu squeezed into the crowd and grabbed Princess Yongjia's wrist. "What are you doing, Princess? It's New Year's Day, why are you fighting?"
After shaking off Princess Yongjia's wrist, Su Qingyu walked to Song Wanwan and tried to remove the hand that was pressing on Song Wanwan.
Princess Yongjia's maid hesitated for a moment, and finally let go of her hand under Su Qingyu's cold gaze.
"If Princess insists on taking action, why don't we go and talk to the Emperor? Why don't I let my husband take a concubine? Is this a violation of the Great Zhou Law?"
As she spoke, Su Qingyu protected Song Wanwan behind her. With full force, he stared at Princess Yongjia with his back straight.
Su Qingyu did not hear what Princess Yongjia and Madam Qiu said, but she heard what Song Wanwan questioned them and guessed what was going on.
She didn't expect that Song Wanwan would anger Princess Yongjia for her.
Since Song Wanwan gave her a peach, she would naturally repay her with a plum.
Seeing Princess Yongjia being humiliated one after another, Mrs. Qiu was so angry that she couldn't speak.
Then he said, "Today's events were all caused by Madam Shen San. When we say you are jealous, we are telling the truth, right?"
"My husband just had some wine and you gave him a cold shoulder in public. How can this be what a good wife does?"
"You've been married for eight months and have no children, yet you haven't given your husband a concubine to start a family. If you're not a jealous woman, what is that?"
Su Qingyu was not angry at all, but found it funny instead.
She looked at Mrs. Qiu with a puzzled expression, the corners of her lips twitching.
"I serve my mother-in-law diligently every day, and we are like mother and daughter. Third Master and I love each other very much, and we have never had a quarrel in the eight months since we got married. I take care of the Shen family's inner courtyard and also manage the dowry shop outside."
"So the Third Master can focus on his official duties while away from home, and never have to worry about matters at home."
"Mrs. Qiu said I was immoral. Dare I ask where I was immoral? Why don't you tell me, Mrs. Qiu, what did you do all day?"
Madam Qiu was speechless and blushed. She had a bad relationship with her mother-in-law, and her concubines were always quarreling. A few days ago, she had a big fight with Master Qiu over a concubine.
If compared in this way, it is not Mrs. Shen San who is immoral, but her.
Princess Yongjia also calmed down at this moment, and secretly cursed Su Qingyu for her sharp tongue.
Gnashing his teeth, he said, "What Madam Shen San said is what you should do as the head lady. What we are saying is that you gave Elder Shen a cold shoulder in public, which damaged his masculinity and also showed that you are not virtuous enough."
Su Qingyu had a calm smile on her face, but her words were powerful.
"Whether a man can stand tall and proud, and whether he has magnanimity, is not determined by how many concubines he has."
"It depends on whether he can share the emperor's worries in the court, and whether he can have a harmonious relationship with his wife and a harmonious family at home."
"Let's not talk about the fact that I didn't show any displeasure to the Third Master at all. It's just a rumor spread by the rumormongers."
"Even if we occasionally have arguments, what does that have to do with masculinity or female virtue? Some people worry about other people's problems first, but why are the Princess and Madam Qiu also following that gossip?"
Princess Yongjia wanted to open her mouth to refute, but Su Qingyu did not give her a chance and continued speaking.
"If what the princess and Madam Qiu said is true, then the imperial examinations will no longer require academic knowledge, which is better than having several concubines at home."
"There's no need to fight on the battlefield. The general with the most concubines will win."
The people around suddenly burst into laughter, and Princess Yongjia and Madam Qiu blushed with embarrassment.
Su Qingyu continued to speak.
"I would like to ask all the ladies present here, if you are married and your husband has no intention of taking a concubine, would you force two concubines on them?"
Someone immediately muttered to himself, how could there be such a person? Wouldn't that be a fool?
They pretend to be virtuous and kind, but who would actually want their husband to take a concubine? I'm afraid not even one of them would.
Su Qing glanced at everyone's expressions and snorted.
"If someone does that, I don't think they are virtuous, they are foolish."
A vigorous and powerful voice came from outside the crowd and reached everyone's ears.
"Well said."
"Zhi Xiu, your wife is not a simple one."
Everyone made way for her, and Su Qingyu could see who was coming.
She stepped forward and bowed as a junior, "Greetings to Mr. Xie."
Third Master Xie, supported by Shen Zhixiu, walked closer to the crowd.
His deep eyes sparkled with brilliance, and although he was over sixty years old, his back was still straight.
He glanced at everyone and his eyes fell on Princess Yongjia.
"No one in the Xie family takes concubines. They all choose one person and are loyal to him for life. Princess, are you also going to say that the men in the Xie family are all magnanimous and the women in the Xie family are all jealous women?"
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