Chapter 5 Disrespect for one's birth mother
Gu Shuyan's gaze swept across Gu Yingxue's face, and she turned her eyes around, putting on an innocent look as she said, "Speaking of which, my sister and Madam Li look very alike! If my sister goes to Yuzhou in the future, people from all around will definitely recognize her as Madam Li's biological daughter at a glance."
Gu Shuyan's seemingly unintentional remark was actually like rubbing salt into Gu Yingxue's wounds.
In her past life, Gu Yingxue hated it most when people talked about her biological parents, and even secretly punished two servants who gossiped behind her back. Now that Gu Shuyan had so brazenly brought this matter up in public, Gu Yingxue was even more furious with her.
Feeling a surge of resentment, Gu Yingxue blurted out without thinking, "Who wants to look like that kind of country bumpkin?"
But as soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yingxue regretted it. Just as she was about to explain, Madam Ji gave her a disappointed look.
Gu Shuyan stared wide-eyed in disbelief. "How could you say such a thing, sister? Although the Li family is poor, how could you speak of your own mother like that?"
After saying that, Gu Shuyan didn't forget to hold Ji Shi's hand, "Mother, before I came back, Madam Li held my hand and said that she missed Yingxue very much. If she heard these words now, she would be very sad."
At this point, Gu Shuyan's face was filled with sorrow.
Seeing this, Madam Ji patted Gu Shuyan comfortingly, but when she looked at Gu Yingxue, her expression was already slightly angry. "Is this how you learned all these years of teaching? Although the Li family is poor, Madam Li is still your mother. As a child, you don't respect your own mother. Is this your upbringing?"
Seeing that Madam Ji was truly angry, Gu Yingxue quickly knelt down. "Mother is right. I was confused and said something nonsense, which made my sister sad. I will reflect on my actions when we get back and will take good care of our parents in the future. I will never say such nonsense again."
It must be said that Gu Yingxue, having been raised by Ji Shi's side for more than ten years, had a very accurate grasp of her temperament. In just a few words, she managed to dissipate most of Ji Shi's anger.
Looking at her adopted daughter whom she had cherished for many years, Madam Ji couldn't bear to punish her. In the end, she could only sigh and say, "Now that you know you've made a mistake, you should contact the Li family from now on. After all, they are your relatives."
"Yes, daughter will write to Li's parents as soon as she gets back."
Gu Yingxue pretended to be well-behaved, and when Ji Shi saw this, she immediately had her maid help her up.
However, no one noticed that the moment Gu Yingxue stood up, a venomous gaze quickly swept across Gu Shuyan's face. It was all because of this bitch, who had to bring up the Li family for no reason, causing her to suffer this scolding for no reason.
Seeing that Madam Ji did not intend to punish Gu Yingxue, Gu Shuyan felt somewhat disappointed, but she also knew that she had been too hasty in this matter. After all, Gu Yingxue had been a young lady in the Marquis's mansion for so many years, and it was not something that could be done overnight to make her completely lose favor with her family.
What she needs to do now is to change everyone's impression of Gu Yingxue little by little. When the disappointment has accumulated enough, even if she doesn't take action, Gu Yingxue will bring about her own downfall.
Thinking of this, Gu Shuyan simply looked at Madam Ji and asked about another matter.
"Mother, I fainted after encountering bandits that day. I don't know who saved me."
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