Chapter 445 What do you look like?

As soon as Zhou Yunyi left, Gong Qingniang took two deep breaths before she calmed down. She said to Mother Wei, "We made a fool of ourselves."

Mrs. Wei said indignantly, "Good child, you don't have to tell me this. It's clearly that young man who was reckless. He is wrong!"

She stepped forward and took Gong Qingniang's hand, her eyes showing some pity, "Good child, you have been wronged by being confronted with such a person."

Gong Qingniang felt a slight soreness in her nose.

The old ladies who met her for the first time all felt sorry for her situation, but her family members only knew how to blame her for being in public every day and not cultivating her virtues as a woman, which ruined such a noble marriage!

Why didn't they mention the publicity when they were spending the money she earned from publicity?!

Gong Qingniang suppressed the bitterness in her nose and smiled openly: "No one's life can be smooth sailing. Now that I know his true face, I can say that God has mercy on me by breaking off the engagement. Otherwise, it would be terrifying to think about living a life with such a rotten man."

Mrs. Wei admired Gong Qingniang more and more.

"It's my fault. I've kept the old lady standing outside for such a long time." Gong Qingniang made a "please" gesture and smiled as she invited Wei Pozi and the others into the house.

Yu Yongbai walked at the end, and Gong Qingniang quickly said beside him, "Thank you for just now."

Yu Yongbai raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. Before he could say anything, Gong Qingniang quickly added, "Let's put things aside. We haven't finished with our past affairs yet!"

After saying that, Gong Qingniang threw her braid and strode away from Yu Yongbai.

Yu Yongbai was stunned, then shook his head and followed.

The Gong family had a large population. When the old lady of the Gong family heard that the old lady from the Zhenxi General's Mansion came to express her gratitude, she hurriedly brought several daughters-in-law and opened the main hall to welcome her.

Old Madam Gong wore a headband with a piece of the finest emerald on it, embedded in the phoenix-purple headband, making her look very wealthy.

The Gong family was already very attentive to Mrs. Wei and her family. After seeing the eighteen thank-you gifts that Mrs. Wei and her family brought, their mouths were almost grinning from ear to ear. Gong Qingniang, on the other hand, sat aside, drinking tea and saying nothing.

Mrs. Wei and Madam Gong praised Gong Qingniang, but Madam Gong said, "Stop talking about her. She's been out and about all day and doesn't act like a girl. She was also rejected by the Weibei Marquisate. I'm almost mad at her. I worry about her all day. But she still goes her own way. I'm afraid she will be ashamed of her ancestors in the future."

As she spoke, Madam Gong shook her head with a look of pain on her face, and it was obvious that she was not apologizing.

Mrs. Wei was startled and couldn't help but look at Gong Qingniang who was standing beside her.

Gong Qingniang was sitting a little further down, drinking tea with her eyes downcast, as if she hadn't heard what Old Madam Gong said.

Mrs. Wei was a person of strong character. Even though Gong Qingniang didn't seem to care much, she still had to stand up for her.

Mrs. Wei disagreed with Old Lady Gong and said, "What nonsense! Miss Gong is so capable, she is the best girl. If the Weibei Marquisate cancels the engagement with Miss Gong, they will definitely regret it in the future."

Old Madam Gong just thought it was ridiculous. What kind of family was the Weibei Marquis's? If her dead husband had not been in a relationship with the deceased old marquis, they would never have dared to marry into this family.

Such a good marriage was called off just like that by this evildoer!

Not only did she not bring any help to the family, but with a woman like her who had been broken off from engagement at home, it would be difficult for the sisters in the family to find marriages in the future!

Old Madam Gong couldn't refute Mrs. Wei, so she turned around and vented her dissatisfaction to Gong Qingniang: "Qingniang, I've told you long ago that it's not right for a girl like you to show up in public all day. You should hand over your shops to your brothers and concentrate on studying women's virtues and training at home. Then your family will find you a good match. This is the right thing to do."

Gong Qingniang just sat there drinking tea and did not answer.

Madam Gong was humiliated in front of Mrs. Wei and became even more angry. She slammed the table in anger and said, "Qingniang, grandma is talking to you, didn't you hear me?"

The women around were also fanning the flames: "That's right, Qingniang, the aunts are not saying anything bad, but you are really being too outrageous. Women should be respectful, gentle, docile, and filial. What's wrong with you?"

"Yes, Qingniang, your sister Wanniang has reached the age of marrying someone this year. Now that you have broken off the engagement, it will be difficult for your sister to get married. You have to think about your sister and the others too!"

"That's right, Qingniang. We are all family. Your shop is the Gong family's shop. So what if you let your brothers help you run it?"

Xing Xing couldn't listen any more. She frowned and pressed on the edge of the table. Just as she was about to stand up and say something, a male voice spoke before her, saying, "I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Gong family has been working day and night to support a large family at a young age. Today, when I saw the appearance of your mansion, I was really amazed... The ladies are well-fed, wearing gold and silver, and their hands are not touched by women. Look at Miss Gong, her face is full of frost, and she is dressed simply. I'm afraid that all the accessories on her body are not as valuable as a gold hairpin of any of the ladies here."

The person who spoke was Yu Yongbai. He stood there with a smile on his face, looking like he was joking, but every word he said was very touching. "It's really interesting that the ladies are supported by Miss Gong, but they are pointing fingers there."

The women in the Gong family all changed their expressions.

But due to the reputation of the Zhenxi General's Office, he dared not say anything.

Madam Gong couldn't help but ask Mrs. Wei, "Who is this? Why are you talking so harshly?"

Mrs. Wei said, "Oh!" and said, "This is my second grandson. Did he say something unpleasant? I don't think so. I think he is quite reasonable."

Old Madam Gong also looked somewhat embarrassed, staring with her eyes wide open and unable to speak.

Mrs. Wei didn't want to stay any longer, so she stood up and said to Gong Qingniang, "Miss Gong, I don't know what position other granddaughters hold in their families, but Xingxing is extremely important in our Yu family. Miss Gong helped our Xingxing, and our Yu family will remember this kindness. If Miss Gong encounters any trouble in the future, she can also come to our Yu family for help... It's getting late today, so we won't bother you anymore."

After saying this, Mrs. Wei took Yu Yongbai and Xingxing away.

Gong Qingniang stood up, said "I'll go see the guests off", and followed them out.

At the gate of Gong's mansion, Mrs. Wei looked at Gong Qingniang, whose expression remained unchanged, and felt more and more distressed for her.

Gong Qingniang smiled and said, "Madam, don't worry about me. I'm fine."

Gong Qingniang said that it was all right, but she knelt down to greet Mrs. Wei and said, "Qingniang, thank you for your kindness, old lady."