Upon hearing Zhou Shiyuan's words, Yuan Zhao's expression turned somewhat strange.
"You're saying that's a rumor?"
"Of course!"
"You're going to sue me!"
"right!"
Zhou Shiyuan spoke coldly.
This matter has caused such a big uproar, it's the talk of the town. Only by appealing to the Prefect of the Capital can the Marquis's name be cleared. He doesn't believe that even if things get out of hand, the Yuan family will still be so arrogant.
Seeing Zhou Shiyuan's indignant expression, Yuan Zhao lay back on the recliner and said with a smile:
"Then I'll wait for the young master's petition."
"you?!"
Zhou Shiyuan did not expect that Yuan Zhao showed no signs of worry or fear. Today, Yuan Zhao was wearing a flowing dress with wide sleeves, and every move she made was radiant.
She lay leisurely on the recliner, completely relaxed and enjoying herself.
Zhou Shiyuan felt a lump in his throat and turned to leave.
Yuan Zhao didn't stop him, but his smile deepened.
Zhou Shiyuan left Yuanzhao's courtyard with a dark face. He was about to go to his father's study to discuss this matter when he was called into the room by the Old Madam Zhou.
"Shiyuan, what happened to you? You look so disheveled?"
Old Madam Zhou frowned and asked.
Zhou Shiyuan recounted the events of the day with a sullen face, and then mentioned his plan to sue Yuan Zhao for defaming the Marquis's mansion. He thought his grandmother would support him, but to his surprise, the old lady's expression changed.
"Absolutely not!"
"grandmother?"
Zhou Shiyuan looked at Old Madam Zhou in disbelief:
"This matter has become the talk of the town. If we don't do something, how can our Marquis's mansion ever face anyone again?"
To seize a woman's dowry is the most shameful thing.
Even ordinary farming families wouldn't dare to do that; they'd be too ashamed to face anyone if word got out.
This is different from Yuan Zhao's affair with Rong Ruo. No matter what, Rong Ruo was a eunuch with immense power. Even if someone heard rumors, they would only think that Rong Ruo was domineering and that their family was incompetent.
However, embezzling the dowry is different; that would make the entire Yongning Marquis's mansion lose face.
My second brother and younger sister are not yet engaged. If such a bad reputation spreads, who will dare to propose to them in the future?
“Grandmother knows, but this matter needs to be considered carefully.”
As Old Madam Zhou was trying to persuade Zhou Shiyuan, a young maidservant ran in:
"Something terrible has happened, Madam! Something terrible has happened!"
"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"
Old Madam Zhou spoke with displeasure.
She dislikes loud and boisterous people the most.
"Madam, the young master's wife has had the gate opened and all her dowry moved to the entrance. She has also had someone check the dowry list one by one."
The maidservant said.
"What?"
Grandma Zhou was so surprised that she stood up abruptly.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shiyuan immediately snorted coldly:
"She actually dared to do it."
"I'm going to go see what tricks she's up to this time."
After saying that, Zhou Shiyuan turned and headed towards the gate.
At this moment, Old Madam Zhou's face no longer showed her usual kindness; her brows were furrowed, her thin lips were pursed, and she appeared mean and vicious.
"Go and invite the Marquis."
Old Madam Zhou said slowly:
"Also, go and fetch the lady from the Buddhist hall for me."
After arranging everything, Old Madam Zhou slowly closed her eyes and began to fiddle with the Buddhist beads in her hand, carefully recalling Tian Yuanzhao's behavior.
Something's not right!
Something's not right!
At first, she thought that Yuan Zhao's sudden outburst was due to jealousy and resentment.
However, after these few encounters, she felt that it was not that simple.
Every step Yuan Zhao took was a slap in the face to their Marquis's mansion.
What exactly does she want to do?
Also, when did she become so scheming?
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