Xu Wanying's eyes lit up instantly. This was the first time the system had released such a juicy story, and it was about a naughty child's tragic experience. How could she not be overjoyed?
"Sister-in-law, why are you suddenly angry?" Xu Wanying asked Li Chunlan with a pitiful expression.
Turning to the system with great interest, she said, "System, are you trying to cheer me up? Those angry words I just said were nothing but impotent rage."
Although Pan Ge'er is a brat, at least he has the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion as his backer. Even if he really broke the Sixth Prince's leg, with the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion protecting him, he won't end up in such a miserable state!
At first glance, these words seemed to be speaking up for Pan Ge'er, but in reality, she couldn't hide the schadenfreude in her heart at all.
Li Chunlan dared not speak anymore; she stared intently at Xu Wanying.
Xu Wanying maintained her frail appearance throughout, her eyes wide and pitiful as she looked at people, which only fueled Li Chunlan's hatred and made her want to tear her apart.
But now, even though Xu Wanying didn't open her mouth, those words kept coming out, and there was even something else she called "system".
But the things these two said in their question-and-answer session were absolutely terrifying.
Why would I lie to you? You can't fight city hall; the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion is nothing but a plaything in someone else's hands. Pan-ge'er's end is tragic. You can't see things so far in the future, but what I just said about him breaking the Sixth Prince's leg will soon be proven true—it will happen today.
The system stated with unusual certainty: "His destiny will begin the moment he returns from that poetry gathering."
Xu Wanying immediately cheered: "Oh ho ho, I can't wait for that little brat to become a eunuch! Evil deeds will surely lead to one's downfall. He smashed my head, and every time he comes to apologize, he looks like he wants to devour me alive."
Thank God!
"Xu Wanying, I knew it! Your fragile, easily blown-away appearance was just an act. In reality, you're vicious and cunning—"
Li Chunlan was too scared to move at first because she was frightened.
After all, the ancients were very wary of supernatural forces and strange phenomena, but at this moment, hearing her repeatedly mock and curse Pan Ge'er, how could a mother sit still? Anger took over, and disregarding her fear, she started cursing loudly.
Seeing that she was about to blurt out something, Madam Cen shouted coldly, "What nonsense are you spouting? Granny Liu, quickly gag her and don't let her say a single word. Drag her away!"
Granny Liu was her personal maid, so she naturally listened to her. Although she didn't understand why the Lady Hou was so angry, she still rushed up and took out a handkerchief to stuff into the Lady Hou's mouth to stop her from talking nonsense.
However, Granny Liu didn't dare to pull the First Madam any further, after all, there was a difference between mistress and servant.
"What are you standing there for? Drag him away!" Cen gave the order directly, leaving no room for discussion.
Soon, Li Chunlan, who was struggling, was dragged away.
"Mother, my sister-in-law didn't mean it. She was just worried about Pan-ge'er, that's why she spoke without thinking. It would be embarrassing for you to have the servants drag her away! Please let her go!"
Xu Wanying was taken aback. Li Chunlan usually had a loud and boisterous attitude, and the Madam Hou would at most scold her a few times, but would never embarrass her like this.
Why has things changed so much today?
[Well done, brilliantly done! Li Chunlan is ecstatic about it!]
She pleaded with feigned understanding, but inwardly she was already mocking him.
[Hey, what's this old woman's intention? She went to such lengths. I'm happy Li Chunlan was punished, but that coward won't hold a grudge against the old woman; she'll still take it out on me.]
[She's definitely trying to sow discord! I knew it, that old woman is ruthless! She never thinks about family harmony, she just hopes her daughters-in-law will fight each other!]
Cen's eyelids twitched. Her face darkened, and although she felt a tightness in her chest, she didn't show it at all.
On the contrary, she calmly observed her surroundings, while the other servants all lowered their heads, looking down at their noses and minds, clearly afraid of her outburst at Li Chunlan earlier.
Everyone looked cautious, none of them showing surprise or panic, and no one paid much attention to Xu Wanying.
Clearly, only Xu Wanying and Li Chunlan, her two masters, could hear the conversation between Xu Wanying and the system.
Li Chunlan, that idiot, had no brain and just wanted to get angry when she heard these things, but Cen Shi was different; countless thoughts raced through her mind in an instant.
[Is that old woman up to something again? Every time she makes that face, it's never anything good.]
[Heavens have mercy! How did I end up like this? My mother-in-law is scheming, my sister-in-law is mean-spirited, and my nephew is a wicked son who wants to kill me. As for my husband, I haven't seen him since we got married. What difference is there between me and a widow?]
[System, give me some more gossip like this, like what will become of my mother-in-law?]
She had just begun to experience the benefits of being bound to the system when it rejected her.
[Sorry, host. Insufficient energy detected, unable to provide you with new melons.]
[Tsk, troublesome. No worries, I'll be happy when that brat comes back after breaking the Sixth Prince's leg. You have to give me a piece of gossip then!]
When Cen heard her ask the system about her fate, her heart jumped into her throat. This system was clearly extraordinary.
Unfortunately, she didn't hear any useful information, and the abrupt end left her feeling stuck and unsatisfied.
"Cough cough cough—" Xu Wanying started pretending to cough again.
What does she mean? Why hasn't she left yet? Is she planning something bad about me?
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