Chapter 89 The fight between wives and concubines came to her
"Madam Li, you have committed the crime of disrespecting the mistress. Today, I will punish you severely!" Wang said coldly. Without waiting for Madam Li to open her mouth to defend herself, she waved her hand, signaling the servants to take action.
Immediately, two burly maids came forward and pushed Aunt Li down on the bench. Aunt Li's eyes widened with fear and she struggled desperately, but was held down tightly.
"Beat her! Beat her hard!" Wang gave the order, and the board fell heavily on Aunt Li.
"Ah!" Aunt Li screamed, feeling a sharp pain in her back, as if her skin and flesh were about to be torn apart. Every time she was hit by a board, her body trembled violently and she groaned in pain.
Wang watched Aunt Li being beaten with indifference, and the jealousy in her heart subsided a little.
The board fell again and again. Aunt Li's back was already torn and her clothes were stained with blood. Her voice gradually became weaker, and in the end only a low whimper remained.
"Don't think you can flaunt your power in front of me just because you've climbed the Anyang Marquisate's high branch. I'm telling you, it's not your turn to act wildly in this mansion!"
Wang said this through gritted teeth, then glared fiercely at Aunt Li, who lay dying on the bench. Then she waved her hand impatiently and said, "Carry her to the woodshed. No one is allowed to give her food or drink without my order!"
Several maids responded quickly and came forward to casually wrap Aunt Li's bloody back with a piece of tattered cloth.
He dragged her off the bench like a dead dog and dragged her towards the woodshed.
Along the way, Aunt Li's body rubbed against the rough ground, causing many more wounds, but she had already become numb from the pain and could only let the old women do whatever they wanted.
When they arrived at the woodshed, the maids threw Aunt Li in without mercy and then slammed the door shut.
There was a damp and rotten smell, and the surrounding area was filled with debris.
After an unknown amount of time, Aunt Li gradually regained some consciousness in the pain.
She raised her head with difficulty and looked through the narrow window of the woodshed to see that the sky outside was gradually darkening.
I wonder how Xuan-ge is doing? Such a young child...
It’s her fault that she’s incompetent as a mother.
In the main courtyard on the other side, Wang was sitting in front of the dressing table, having her hair combed by a maid.
She looked at her slightly tired face in the mirror, and thought of the scene where Aunt Li was punished, and a smug sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth.
However, the sneer soon disappeared, and a trace of uneasiness rose in her heart again.
She saw how much Chu Ruohan liked Xuan Ge'er.
She was worried that Aunt Li would really use the power of Anyang Marquis' Mansion to deal with her.
Thinking of this, Wang Shi also felt a little uneasy...
Chu Ruohan had no idea what had happened to Aunt Lin and Xuan'er.
The next morning, Chu Ruohan got up as usual.
After a quick wash, she went to the yard. Dressed in a casual outfit, she looked focused as she prepared to begin her daily practice – horse stance.
The yard was filled with the fresh fragrance of grass and trees. Chu Ruohan took a deep breath, slowly squatted down, adjusted his posture, and stood firmly in a horse stance.
After practicing for a few days, she was able to do it very well.
As time went by, fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out of her forehead, slid down her cheeks, and wet her collar.
At this time, Song Ruyan walked over with light steps, holding two heavy stones in her hands.
"Well, good posture, keep going!" Song Ruyan said, hanging the stones on Chu Ruohan's arms.
Chu Ruohan felt her arms sink as a powerful pressure came over her. Her arms, already aching, felt as if they were filled with lead, becoming even heavier.
She clenched her teeth, and her arms began to tremble slightly, gradually losing strength.
She really couldn't hold on any longer.
There was an announcement at the door, "Wang is here to visit!"
Chu Ruohan was slightly startled, and Song Ruyan immediately stepped forward to take the stone. "Why is there someone else coming? I'll put it away first."
Chu Ruohan stood up straight and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
After a while, Wang walked into the yard accompanied by her maid.
"Hey, what's this for?"
She saw Chu Ruohan in a short dress and felt contempt for her. As the wife of the Anyang Marquis's son, she didn't wear fancy clothes or pearls on her head. How shameful!
Chu Ruohan said, "Just looking for some fun in my spare time."
Wang's daughter, Lan Jie'er, seemed to have discovered something new. There was excitement in her eyes and she walked forward with brisk steps.
She circled around Chu Ruohan without shyness, and then spoke crisply, calling her "Auntie" in a very affectionate manner: "Auntie, are you going to practice kung fu and become a hero?"
The childish voice was full of curiosity and longing.
Chu Ruohan looked at the lively and lovely little girl in front of her, a gentle smile appeared on her face. She squatted down and looked at Lan Jie'er at eye level.
"Sister Lan, I don't practice martial arts to become a hero. I just want to make myself healthier so I can protect myself when I encounter danger."
Lan Jie'er blinked her big, watery eyes and asked, "If Auntie practices Kung Fu, will she be able to fly over rooftops and walls like the heroes in the novels, doing justice and helping the weak?"
As she spoke, she waved her short arms, pretending to be brandishing a sword.
Chu Ruohan was amused by Lan Jie'er's innocence and couldn't help laughing out loud: "Flying over the eaves and walking on the walls may be a little difficult, but auntie will work hard to make herself better."
"If you're interested, Sister Lan, I can teach you a few simple moves once I've learned them."
Wang, who was standing by, felt disdainful when she heard this. She thought that a girl should focus on playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and cultivate the temperament of a lady. It would be inappropriate for her to learn the skills of these rough people.
Besides, there are guards at home, so why should his own daughter wield swords?
If a woman's waist becomes thicker and her hands become rougher, her husband will not like her.
Chu Ruohan took Lan Jie'er's hand and walked into the house, saying gently as they walked: "Lan Jie'er, let's go have some snacks first."
Lan Jie'er nodded excitedly, skipping after Chu Ruohan, and looking at the furnishings in the house curiously from time to time.
Chu Ruohan ordered the servants to bring snacks, and soon, the table was filled with exquisite snacks.
Lan Jie'er looked at the cute and colorful snacks with her eyes wide open. Her little mouth opened slightly with a look of surprise: "Auntie, these snacks are so beautiful!"
Allen Chu smiled and patted Lan Jie'er's head, "If you like it, eat more."
Looking at the soft and sweet little girl, Chu Ruohan's heart melted. It would be nice if she could adopt a daughter in the future!
It’s always better to have both sons and daughters...
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