Chapter 812 No one wants to be like you, and you are not worthy to be compared with me
The scimitar stuck in the back of the chair flashed with cold light, and people seemed to be forced to breathe in a deep breath of bone-chilling coldness.
Sang Zhixia smiled faintly and said "excuse me" slowly, but did not stand up to put the knife back.
With such a bright knife stuck at the side of her neck, Mrs. Guo, who had been shouting at the time, was so frightened that her whole body was trembling. Even the two maids who rushed over were unable to help her up.
Mrs. Guo was almost forcibly grabbed and forced back into the chair.
Mr. Guo's expression kept changing, and he looked at the people who came to visit today with an unfriendly look. He was so angry that he wanted to beat them all out.
But when he thought about his wife and daughter's outrageous remarks, which gave others a handle on him, he had to force himself to suppress his anger.
Mr. Guo said with a dark face: "We are all well-known families, and there are rules that must be followed when doing things inside and outside the family."
"If my child said something wrong out of confusion, it would be perfectly acceptable for me, as a father, to apologize on their behalf. Why would we have to make such a big show of it?"
"Wouldn't this damage the harmony between our two families?"
"Peaceful?"
Uncle Xu sneered and said, "I'm afraid you're wrong about that."
"If you can't give me this explanation today, there will be no friendly talks between you and me."
"As for the apology you mentioned..."
Uncle Xu waved his hand to signal Sang Zhixia and others to retreat, and he walked forward to face the frightened Guo Jia and Mrs. Guo, and bowed solemnly with his fists clasped.
"Today, my children acted recklessly and hurt others. It wasn't their fault, but rather my failure as an elder to discipline them."
"I will apologize on their behalf for the assault. I will also be responsible for all the medical expenses and the herbs needed, and even for hiring a famous doctor to treat the injuries."
"So, is our apology sincere enough?"
Everything Mr. Guo said was blocked. Before he could reply, Third Uncle Xu lifted his robe with one hand and said, "If this still doesn't satiate your anger, then how about I kowtow to Madam Guo and Miss Guo who have been offended?"
"The child was impulsive and unruly. As the elder, I bear the primary responsibility. I will kowtow and apologize for the assault today. Once I kowtow, we can discuss other matters."
Uncle Xu's demeanor didn't seem fake, and immediately scared Mr. Guo quite a bit.
Without a word, Mr. Guo rushed over to stop the man, and said with a wry smile, "Isn't this embarrassing for us?"
"Jia'er was at fault first. My wife's words were inappropriate. Your actions were not inappropriate. It shouldn't have come to this."
Uncle Xu was always putting on airs, so even when he was pulled over, he didn't force anyone to kowtow. He sat down and sneered, "Since hitting someone isn't wrong, let's talk about something else."
Uncle Xu's cold gaze fell on the distraught Mrs. Guo, and he spoke slowly, "Miss Guo spoke so confidently in front of others, and every word she said was directed at my daughter."
"They say rumors are not true without a source, and everything has its cause and effect."
"I think if someone with ulterior motives hadn't whispered in Miss Guo's ear, a mere unmarried girl wouldn't have come up with such a big lie out of thin air."
"Master Guo, what do you think?"
Both Guo Jia and his wife, Mrs. Guo, are quite hateful.
But it's actually quite difficult to do anything about these two people.
But it doesn’t matter. The form of causing trouble can actually be changed flexibly, as long as it works.
Mr. Guo was not stupid. He understood the implication of Uncle Xu's words and immediately ordered an investigation of the people around Guo Jia and Mrs. Guo.
A reply came in less than a cup of tea.
Mr. Guo's face was filled with shame. "It's my fault for not keeping house. I never thought that the people below would make such inappropriate remarks based on hearsay."
"My wife and daughter were deceived by the servants and spread rumors. We are sorry to have caused you all trouble."
The ones who were dragged out were a little maid and two old women. When they were thrown in, they were still crying and complaining about their grievances. Tian Ying'er slapped them one by one and made them faint, which gave everyone some peace of mind.
Sang Zhixia looked at the person who fainted on the ground with a playful look in her eyes, while Nan Weiwei secretly curled her lips beside her.
You just randomly push out two scapegoats. Do you really think everyone else is a fool?
Aunt Xu and Uncle Xu looked at each other. Although they were unwilling, they had to endure it temporarily.
People have already taken the initiative to hand over the person who spread the rumors for punishment. It would be inappropriate to still not let him off.
Mr. Guo kept saying that he wanted to stay for a banquet to apologize, but Uncle Xu said coldly that it was not necessary. Just as he was about to leave, Xu Yanran suddenly said, "Dad, wait a minute."
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Xu Yanran.
Xu Yanran walked calmly in front of Guo Jia, lowered her head slightly and looked at the person who was frantically dodging and dared not look her in the eye, with an lingering mockery leaking from the corner of her mouth.
"Is the value of your life just to rack your brains to dress yourself up as an object for others to admire, and then use any means necessary to climb to a higher position?"
Guo Jia seemed to have not expected Xu Yanran to say such a thing. He stared at her with his eyes wide open in shock.
Xu Yanran said disdainfully: "You live such a ridiculous life."
"If you are willing to become a joke, don't use your eyes that have never seen the world to speculate on other people's thoughts."
"You are just a canary that can't leave the cage. Are you worthy enough to look up and see how the eagle flies?"
"No one wants to be like you, and you are not worthy to be compared with me."
After Xu Yanran finished speaking, she turned and left without even giving Guo Jia a glance.
A faint smile flashed across Sang Zhixia's eyes. She supported Third Aunt Xu and whispered, "Third Aunt, let's go."
Her little Yanran has grown up.
She is no longer the timid little girl she used to be.
This little bit of excitement today is really not a big deal.
Aunt Xu was both angry and relieved. Before leaving, she gave Madam Guo an icy look and said harshly, "You are not strict with your subordinates. In the future, don't listen to rumors and talk nonsense."
"If you dare to bring even the slightest dirt to my daughter again, you won't be so lucky next time!"
The Xu family was polite when they came and courteous when they left.
The apology gifts that should be sent were quite a lot, and the necessary medicinal materials were also prepared in sufficient quantities.
A slap in the face hurts like fire, and an apology offered to someone in the door can't be taken away either.
Mr. Guo suppressed his anger and sent the man away. He turned back and kicked Mrs. Guo, who was stumbling towards him, fiercely: "Ignorant woman!"
"Do you know that by making such a scene today, you've completely ruined Jia'er's future?!"
After this incident, Guo Jia could never enter the palace gate again in his life.
Forget about becoming the prince's principal wife, I'm afraid she can't even get the position of an insignificant concubine!
Mrs. Guo couldn't believe it. She raised her head in despair and said, "Impossible... The young prince's selection of a concubine is a serious matter. How could he be affected by the Xu family's slander? We..."
"How is it impossible?"
Master Guo said angrily: "You also know that the selection of a concubine for the young prince is a big deal. How can a person who has ruined his virtues catch the prince's eye?!"
"It's over! It's completely over!"
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