"Exactly, a pretty and talented girl like that wouldn't do anything dirty, would she?"
Many people began to change their tune, following Madam Chu's lead.
The person who had been spreading the rumors most enthusiastically glanced at Madam Ye across the street after hearing a shift in the wind, and after receiving a confirming look, continued.
"The young girl is excellent, but she can't resist the temptation of money and status."
"She'll do anything to climb the social ladder. I heard that when she was in the capital, she was photographed being hugged by that guy from the Lu family. Maybe they were already having an affair back then. I can't believe she was someone's mistress back then."
Everyone gasped upon hearing this, their eyes frequently glancing at Shi Wan, who was chatting animatedly with Chu Ningxuan.
Madam Chu was even more furious when she heard this. Her younger sister had died early, leaving behind only this lonely daughter, who was now being abused by others.
"If I don't vent this anger, I'm not worthy of being a daughter-in-law of the Chu family," Madam Chu glared at the woman who was the most skilled at spreading rumors, while giving Madam Ye a meaningful look.
With an indignant expression, she snorted coldly, "Don't assume everyone is as filthy and despicable as your family just because others are outstanding."
"You! What did you say?! I didn't mention your Chu family, so you're not allowed to talk about others?!" the other party retorted.
"Hmph... You call yourself a lady raised in a wealthy family? I think even the people picking up trash on the street are more cultured and well-mannered than you."
"You can't even control your own husband's philandering and having children everywhere. Now you see someone attractive and you're ready to stand up for them. Who gave you the nerve to talk badly about others? If you're so capable, show me the evidence that they're promiscuous!"
"If you're incompetent, shut your mouth and follow your husband around. Look at him, his eyes are practically glued to the waitress's chest."
Madam Chu glanced at Madam Ye with disdain, then shifted her gaze to the person who had been talking the most enthusiastically.
Her outburst left those who had just been watching the drama speechless. Everyone in Kyoto knew that the Chu family had always kept a low profile in Kyoto.
Although they cannot compare to the strength of the Lu and Ji families, they are still powerful and influential families who stand above many wealthy families.
Madam Chu usually takes a detached attitude, but today she angrily confronted someone for the sake of a little girl.
When Madam Ye heard Madam Chu defending Shi Wan, she was initially curious, but then a strange smile appeared on her lips. "Madam Chu, don't blame us for not warning you. It seems that the Second Young Master Chu has a special fondness for this Miss Shi. Be careful that you don't end up bringing home a bloodsucker."
As she spoke, her eyes kept glancing at Chu Ningxuan, who was chatting animatedly with Shi Wan and Ji Meng.
Madam Chu snorted coldly without expression, "That's none of Madam Ye's concern. After all, if you're going to marry into a wealthy family in the capital, you can't just run around naked in public."
"You!" Madam Ye never expected that Madam Chu would disregard the reputation of both families and tear apart the matter of Ye Jiajia for the sake of Shi Wan.
Just as Madam Ye was about to retort angrily, Madam Chu dusted off non-existent dust from the hem of her clothes and walked towards the front door.
"Mom, don't do this." Ye Jiajia quietly pulled her mother to sit down to the side and said in a low voice, "It's not the right time yet."
A pair of eyes were watching the situation closely from a short distance away, and everyone exchanged knowing glances.
"Miss Shi, Miss Ji, you've come too?"
Lin Zhiyu was seen clinging to Feng Yunzhou's arm like a little bird, her happy smile never fading.
Chu Ningxuan stood next to Shi Wan, looked at Lin Zhiyu and Feng Yunzhou, raised an eyebrow, and said jokingly, "Miss Lin and Mr. Feng are a perfect match. Oh! No, shouldn't I call you Mrs. Feng? You've been back for two or three years now. I wonder when this title of Mrs. Feng will be officially recognized."
"Pfft..." Ji Meng couldn't help but laugh. "Sorry, sorry, I suddenly remembered the joke I heard this morning."
"Mr. Chu, you flatter me. Yunzhou was so busy traveling abroad a couple of years ago, but thankfully things have settled down in the last two years. Mr. Chu, please be sure to attend our wedding next month."
When Lin Zhiyu mentioned the wedding, she gave Shi Wan a meaningful look, then smiled sweetly and said, "Miss Shi, why did you come alone today? I heard that you and President Lu are getting married soon. I wonder why he would let you come alone."
Shi Wan didn't want to pay any attention to Lin Zhiyu, but faced with the other party's repeated provocations, she said calmly, "If Miss Lin hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known that so many people were eyeing my Mr. Lu."
Feng Yunzhou's cold, unfathomable eyes were fixed on Shi Wan, his thin lips pressed into a straight line.
Her Lu Jingyan? When did she start protecting Lu Jingyan, especially in front of outsiders? What gives her the right?!
Shi Wan raised her eyes to meet Feng Yunzhou's gaze, her tone flat, "Miss Lin, instead of wasting your time worrying about me, you should worry about your own marriage. Don't let it drag on for years."
"Miss Shi, what a silver tongue you have! Anyone who didn't know better would think we had some deep-seated grudge." Lin Zhiyu smiled meaningfully, her peach blossom eyes misting over.
Shi Wan, not wanting to watch Lin Zhiyu act anymore, turned to Chu Ningxuan and Ji Meng and said, "Let's go, it stinks here, let's find a place with better air."
After saying that, he pulled Ji Meng to sit cross-legged at the dining table by the outer entrance and chatted with her, while Chu Ningxuan followed him eagerly.
"Do you know why his family is having this birthday party today?" Chu Ningxuan asked the two girls excitedly.
The two looked at him with little interest, and Ji Meng spoke first, "Isn't it just wearing someone else's wedding dress and showing off? What's so great about it?"
"Hey! You two are so mean. As a friend of the person involved, I was the first to convey this message. Can't you two just cooperate?"
"Um…"
"Fine, since you're not interested, I won't say anything more!"
"Go on, go on, we're listening carefully."
"It's just..." Chu Ningxuan lowered his head to speak to the two of them.
"Mengmeng, you're here!" Zhou Yun's soft voice came from behind.
Ji Meng's newly ignited gossip interest was extinguished by Zhou Yun's bucket of water. She then turned to look at Zhou Yun with a delighted expression, "Sister Yun!"
Zhou Yun smiled gently, and Shi Wan frowned slightly when she saw a thin layer of sweat on her pale face.
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