Chapter 18 Supporting Mother
Zhu Mingzhi, visibly ripped off by that damned little bitch, took several deep breaths to ease the pain. Her eyes were clearly filled with resentment, yet she managed to put on a virtuous and loving front, standing up straight and softly defending herself.
"Wanjie, you misunderstood. I really didn't come here to cause trouble for no reason. It's really that Xiao Xu is going too far!"
She bit the three words "Xiao Xu" with extra force.
The intention is to let this crazy and stupid girl who heard it remember that the old woman you are trying your best to protect is only your stepmother and not your biological mother!
Ever since her first attempt failed, Zhu Mingzhi hadn't been idle. She had tried every possible way to inquire around, and finally managed to find out the current situation of the Jiang family.
The old man and the old lady were Jiang Huailiang's biological parents, but Xu was just his concubine. Especially the eldest daughter who was said to have been crazy for many years was not the daughter of the current Xu, but the daughter of the original wife.
For a wealthy family, there are so many things to do with the relationship between the second wife and the first wife's daughter, just by hearing about it! Especially since the first wife's daughter was a fool before, how could she have a good life?
Don't say that Xiao Xu and Da Xu are sisters. In the struggle in the harem, the main opponents in the early stage are precisely their own brothers and sisters!
Zhu Mingzhi judged others by her own experience. Thinking about the difficulties she had faced under her stepmother's care over the years, she naturally thought that the silly girl from the Jiang family must also have a very difficult life under her stepmother's care.
Therefore, the expression on his face softened a bit, and his tone carried a hint of provocation, a sense of shared hatred against a common enemy.
"Wanjie, you're already a grown woman. You should be able to distinguish right from wrong. Don't let yourself be manipulated by those with ulterior motives!
If you casually hurt someone now, what reputation will you have if the news gets out? Once your reputation is damaged and you become infamous, then you, the eldest daughter, will be dispensable. Wouldn't that just make room for those with ulterior motives?"
Wow, I never realized this little green tea girl actually has some skills. This heartfelt and sincere spirit made Crazy Wan a little bit drunk.
She cooperated very well and shook off my hand, frowned pretentiously, and asked with the clear eyes of that stupid patient she used to treat, looking worried.
"What should we do then?"
He blinked wickedly and raised the corner of his lips.
"How about I just wipe you out completely? If I just beat you to death, the news won't get out. That way, my reputation won't be damaged. Is that what you mean?"
What do you want to do?!
The already injured master and servant were so frightened by the crazy talk that they took several steps back. Zhu Mingzhi quickly waved his hands to deny it.
“That’s not what I meant!
How could I possibly go out and say such nonsense? I definitely won't harm you, Wanjie, don't worry! We share the same plight, both struggling to make a living under the control of our stepmothers. How could I not be on the same page with you?
He urgently spit out a series of rebuttals, determined to make this madman believe that he really thought so from the bottom of his heart.
"Oh, that's a shame. But next time you have the same idea, just let me know and I can satisfy you."
Jiang Wan let out a regretful "oh" and turned to look at Xu's face after he had scared her enough, and smiled in a somewhat ingratiating way.
"mother."
Just yesterday, he promised his mother that learning martial arts was for physical fitness, not for fighting others. But today, he got slapped in the face, and Jiang Wan felt a little guilty.
Mrs. Xu glared at her daughter angrily and helplessly. After all, she was worried about the presence of outsiders and couldn't teach the child a lesson. She gave her a look that said, "I'll settle the score with you later."
Jiang Wan chuckled twice.
This stark contrast in attitude towards both sides instantly stung Zhu Mingzhi's eyes. Even though she knew it was probably futile, she continued to stir up trouble.
"Although you may not believe what I said now, Sister Wan, I still want to persuade you.
Now that you have grown up, you are no longer as foolish and easily deceived as you were when you were little. So you must carefully open your eyes!
After all, sometimes people see her as a human being, but no one can tell what lies behind the scenes. Don't let yourself be fooled. If you get cheated in the future, how can you be worthy of your biological mother who risked her life to bring you into this world?
Jiang Wan glanced away again and folded her arms across her chest. She no longer had any trace of ladylike demeanor and instead looked like a thug who had been wandering around the streets for years.
"I probably haven't told you one thing, but I hate stupidity. I especially hate those who are not only not smart themselves, but also treat me as a fool.
I'll just make it clear to you today: my mother is not only my stepmother, but also my biological aunt. We are not only related by blood, but also by the love of her upbringing.
As long as I am the eldest daughter of the Jiang family in this life, no one can challenge my mother's status as the mistress of the Jiang family.
Do you understand?
The main door is behind you, turn around and leave quickly. If you delay any longer, I'll make you come in vertically and leave horizontally!"
The last sentence inexplicably added some hostility, making people feel murderous when listening to it.
But Xu's eyes secretly turned red.
Her child had finally grown up, now able to support her as a mother. Although it wasn't in keeping with the norm for women, it warmed her heart. All the hardship of the past few years had turned into a heartwarming sweetness. The fine lines at the corners of her eyebrows and eyes were smoothed out with a hearty smile.
Zhu Mingzhi, who had come with full of fighting spirit, finally gave in to this blatant threat. No matter how angry or resentful she was, she could only helplessly let her personal maid help her into the family carriage.
She cried all the way into her cousin's Qingfuyuan, feeling angry and indignant.
"Big sister, please help me again! Otherwise I really won't be able to live, wuwuwu..."
Hearing her cousin coming over crying again, Zhu Mingfu pinched her brows in a headache. Such an elegant beauty, but now her face was gloomy because of being annoyed.
After waving her hand to send all the servants away, she looked at her cousin who was crying incessantly and sighed.
"What's the point of crying to me? If I had the final say, would you become someone else's concubine? You know your grandfather's temper very well. For the sake of our sisterhood, I advise you to find another one as soon as possible if the Jiang family really can't do it, otherwise your future will be in jeopardy."
These words clearly showed that Zhu Mingzhi wanted to give up, which made her cry out in dissatisfaction.
"Where am I supposed to find another? You've already got a good career, but what am I supposed to do?
It is obvious that my brother died while saving Jiang Huailiang. In order to save his life, he should marry me and compensate us!
Why did I let that old woman Xu humiliate me like this? The marriage was clearly promised by the Prince of Huai himself, and the Jiang family dared not comply. They deserve to die!
"Shut up and stop talking nonsense!"
Zhu Mingfu was almost pissed off to death by this stupid cousin!
In the backyard of Prince Huai's mansion, she actually dared to speak out against Prince Huai? Was she worried that her cousin was having an easy life in the Li family?
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