Thinking about what she had just said at the Li family, if that wretched maid exposed her, how could she maintain her position in the Li family?
His hand holding the bowl tightened, his fingertips turned white, his face was gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on the direction outside the door.
Then, she forced herself to put down the bowl, got up, and went out with Li's mother.
The Li family had no suspicions and assumed she was just going out to see things out of interest.
Just as Yuexue was about to speak to Li's mother, she saw Zhang Cuiya following her. She wanted to ask her to leave for a moment, but then she thought of something and said directly, "Aunt Li, some things happened today. My master asked me to tell you to keep your family in check and not to have any improper ideas. My master only sent me to remind you because he thinks of your family's honesty and diligence. If it happens again, we won't care about saving face."
These two simple sentences frightened Li's mother and Zhang Cuiya, who had followed her out, so much that their faces turned pale.
Zhang Cuiya knew it was really aimed at her, but Li's mother didn't understand anything and didn't know what Yuexue meant.
"Miss Yuexue, what did my family do to offend the master? Please enlighten me! My family members are all honest workers, none of them have any ulterior motives!"
Li's mother was a little anxious and wanted to reach out to pull Yuexue's arm, but after thinking about it, she didn't reach out and looked at Yuexue with a nervous expression.
Before Yuexue could speak, Zhang Cuiya forced a smile and said, "Yes, my uncle's family are all good people. There must be some misunderstanding!"
As she spoke, she glared at Yuexue with a threatening look in her eyes.
Yue Xue couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips. How interesting, threatening her?
How dare you?
How thick-skinned are you?
Originally, she didn't want to say anything too harsh. After all, the First Madam had said that Zhang Cuiya was still young and it was her first offense, so a warning would suffice. But now, she felt there was no need to save face for this person.
She said, "Yes, Aunt Li and her family are all good people, but some people who don't believe in Li might not know that."
After saying that, she realized that Li's mother and the other two daughters-in-law of the Li family did not have the surname Li, so she added: "Honey water is only a good thing when used in the right place, but if someone has bad intentions, then the effect is not certain."
The mention of honey water was highly suggestive, and it was said to Zhang Cuiya with a cold smile. Even if Li's mother was stupid, she would have realized what was going on.
So, it's Zhang Cuiya's problem?
Li's mother glanced at her with immediate displeasure. It seemed that this brat had just lied to San Niu. She had made honey water, but it wasn't meant for San Niu!
Who is it for?
Zhang Cuiya looked at Yuexue in disbelief. She never expected that this lowly maid, who was about the same age as her, would be so ruthless and drive her to the brink of despair!
"Aunt, it's all a misunderstanding! They must have misunderstood me..."
"Shut up!"
Mother Li glared at her unhappily, then turned to Yuexue in a fawning manner and asked, "Miss Yuexue, what exactly happened? Did this brat offend the master? I'll take her to apologize to him right away!"
She had always been dissatisfied with her husband's older sister's family. When her family was struggling, her older sister's family looked down on them and rarely had any contact with them. Later, when her family's situation improved with the help of the Lu family, her older sister's family started sticking to her like a leech.
She had always tolerated things out of consideration for her relatives. She didn't say anything when they took advantage of her. Later, her husband's older sister wanted Zhang Cuiya to marry into the family, so she endured it again and again. Little did she know that her forbearance would bring trouble to her own family!
Zhang Cuiya is not one to stay still!
She can tolerate anything else for the sake of relatives, but if it affects the relationship between her family and the Lu family, then it is absolutely unacceptable!
Yuexue smiled and said, "Auntie, there are some things I can't say too clearly, but you can close the door and ask your relative what she did after she went out with the honey water today. My wife said that if it were any other family, they would definitely fire her on the spot, but your family is different. They are on good terms with our Lu family, so let your family handle this matter themselves."
The meaning of this statement is quite clear: it is only right that the Li family should remember the Lu family's favor.
Mother Li understood and thanked her repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Miss Yuexue, please thank the master for me. Once I've settled my family affairs, I will definitely come to express my gratitude in person. Our Li family will remember this kindness!"
Yue Xue nodded in satisfaction, turned and left without giving Zhang Cuiya a single glance.
Li's mother closed the door and turned to look at Zhang Cuiya. Zhang Cuiya was a little nervous, her mind racing. She couldn't even remember her grudge against Yuexue; she was only thinking about how to explain things to the Li family later.
"Aunt, I..."
"Smack!"
He had barely opened his mouth when he was slapped by Li's mother.
Li's mother used all her strength in that slap, and the sound was crisp and piercing, showing how angry she was.
The Li family members, who were eating inside, finally realized something was wrong and quickly came out to check. They saw Zhang Cuiya covering one side of her face, looking pitifully at Li's mother, and crying, "Aunt, you actually..."
"What happened? What happened? Why would someone hit you for no reason?"
When Li's father saw his niece being beaten, he rushed over to protect her behind him. He subconsciously thought that Li's mother was venting her long-standing resentment towards his sister's family on Zhang Cuiya.
Thinking that Zhang Cuiya would be his future wife, Li Sanniu looked at his mother nervously and said, "Mother, let's talk this out. Don't hit people like that!"
The tone clearly showed that the speaker felt sorry for Zhang Cuiya. Zhang Cuiya just lowered her head and shed tears, not saying a word, which made her look even more aggrieved.
Li's mother took a deep breath and said, "They've already offended the Lu family, so what if I hit her?"
Mentioning the Lu family reminded everyone that someone from the Lu family had just come. Could it be that they had discussed something related to Zhang Cuiya?
That shouldn't be the case. How could the Lu family know Zhang Cuiya?
Everyone looked at Li's mother and Zhang Cuiya, eager to know what had happened.
Li's mother said, "Just now, Miss Yuexue said that if our family can't control this arrogant and ignorant brat, our whole family won't have to work for the Lu family anymore!"
"What!"
Everyone's eyes widened instantly, even the children were frightened.
Although they were young, they knew that their lives had improved because their families worked for the Lu family. They used to be unable to eat meat even once a year, but now they could eat it several times a month. If they could no longer work for the Lu family, they would have to endure hardship again, and they didn't want that!
"Zhang Cuiya, what exactly did you do to offend someone? The Lu family is our benefactor, don't you know that?"
Li's eldest daughter-in-law glared at Zhang Cuiya and questioned her in a very unpleasant tone. But this time, even Li's father and Li Sanniu looked at her silently, waiting for her to give an explanation.
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