Chapter 8 If you think so, I can't help you
Chu Yunqing felt that he had been severely humiliated, but he still insisted with his neck stiff.
"You clearly said you would give it to me, you're cheating!"
Lu Zhiran looked at her steadily. "When we were selecting jewelry at Ruyi Pavilion that day, the Ninth Princess happened to be next door to us. If you know the truth, you can ask her to testify. I just don't know if you dare to do so."
Chu Yunqing's neck stiffened, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
The Ninth Princess is the youngest daughter of Emperor Defeng. She is very favored. She is very arrogant and domineering, looks down on everyone, and never shows any mercy when speaking to others.
They did meet the Ninth Princess that day, but the princess was too arrogant and ignored them.
Lu Zhiran pressed on, "Why, you don't dare anymore?"
“I, I…”
Chu Yunqing's face turned red and he stammered, unable to speak.
This reaction has already revealed the truth.
Chu Yian felt as if his face was slapped hard several times, and it was burning.
"You're actually talking nonsense? You, you..."
He was so angry that he couldn't speak.
Not only was he disappointed with his sister, but he was also angry that she had embarrassed him in front of Lu Zhiran!
Jiang immediately excused Chu Yunqing, "Qing'er has always been a well-behaved child. She must have been instigated by someone close to her, which is why she acted so foolishly."
Chu Yunqing cried bitterly in grievance, "Sister-in-law used to be very generous to me. She would buy me whatever I wanted. I fell in love with that headpiece that day, but she refused to buy it for me... If she had bought it for me, why would I be in this situation?"
In his words, it was all Lu Zhiran's fault.
A deep chill rose in Lu Zhiran's heart.
A little bit of rice is a favor, a big bit of rice is a grudge, it is true.
Their appetites were gradually increased by her.
They take her efforts for granted, and if one day she stops providing for them, they will think she deserves to die.
Lu Zhiran said coldly, "Do you know that day was my mother's death anniversary? On the one hand, you rely on me to pay you money, and on the other hand, you gossip about my mother being a lowly merchant's daughter behind her back. Why should I rush to give you money to spend?"
She never thought that she actually heard those words. Chu Yunqing's face turned pale and blue, which was very interesting.
She wanted to deny it, but when she met Lu Zhiran's sharp gaze, she felt too guilty to say anything in defense.
Chu Yian looked at Lu Zhiran with a complicated expression. So this was the truth of the matter.
Jiang slapped Chu Yunqing's shoulder hard, looking extremely angry.
"You idiot, who on earth instigated you to say such nonsense? Why don't you apologize to your sister-in-law right now!"
Chu Yunqing's face was pale and blue, his mouth moved but he couldn't open his mouth.
Lu Zhiran said sarcastically, "This isn't an apology from the heart. I don't need it. You don't have to force yourself like this, sister."
Jiang hit Chu Yunqing hard a few more times, "You careless thing, you actually committed such a foolish thing! Now that things have come to this, there is no way to retreat, otherwise the Marquisate will lose face and your brother will be ridiculed."
"Now the Marquis' Mansion is just an empty shell. Your sister-in-law is heartbroken by you. How can you make up for the eight thousand taels? Kneel down and apologize to your sister-in-law. Don't get up until she forgives you!"
These words were obviously a scolding to Chu Yunqing, but they were actually meant for Lu Zhiran to hear.
If she had been sensible, she should have put aside her prejudice and paid the money. Otherwise, if the Marquis's Mansion became a laughing stock, it would be her fault.
Chu Yunqing burst into tears and rushed to Lu Zhiran, hugging her thighs. "Sister-in-law, I, I was wrong. I didn't mean it. Please forgive me! I was just confused for a moment about the face-saving matter. Please help me!"
Lu Zhiran remained unmoved. "We merchants reek of money, and my silver is even more stinky. How could I use it to tarnish my sister's noble character?"
Chu Yunqing insisted, "Even if it's not for me, you have to think about your brother's face!"
Lu Zhiran said calmly, "A man's dignity depends on his own achievements, not these things."
Chu Yunqing: ...
Chu Yian felt extremely embarrassed by his sister's behavior.
Lu Zhiran's attitude also made him feel uncomfortable.
Does she really not care about her reputation at all?
A sinister glint flashed in Jiang's eyes, and her tone became heavier.
"Zhiran, you used to be sensible, but now you're becoming more and more petty. How can I trust you with this family?"
This is another attempt to threaten her with the power of housekeeper.
Lu Zhiran: "I, your daughter-in-law, believe that I am not talented enough to handle such a big responsibility. Mother was right not to hand over the household affairs to me."
Jiang: ...
She played completely against the rules and choked Jiang.
It took a long time for Jiang to regain her thoughts.
"An'er, you should also try to persuade them. As the saying goes, a harmonious family brings prosperity. You have just made great contributions and are still waiting for the court to assign you an errand. You can't let anything go wrong at this critical moment."
Chu Yian was both angry and embarrassed. He secretly clenched his fists in his sleeves and finally said, "Qing'er doesn't want that headgear anymore. You pay the money and it's yours."
As long as the Marquis' Mansion paid the money, they could save face. It didn't matter who got the headgear.
Chu Yunqing suddenly screamed, "No, that's mine!"
Chu Yian glanced at her fiercely, "How long are you going to continue to act unreasonably? Aren't you ashamed enough?"
A feeling of bitterness and grievance suddenly surged in Chu Yunqing's nose, and a deep resentment rose in his heart.
Jiang's mind was quick, and she quickly replied, "That headpiece has Qing'er's name engraved on it, so it's not appropriate to give it to someone else."
Chu Yunqing's eyes flickered, and then he nodded quickly, "Yes, that's right, my name is engraved on that head."
That's hers, no one can take it away from her!
Lu Zhiran said indifferently, "I wouldn't take other people's things either. They're disgusting."
This sentence made everyone's faces darken.
Chu Yian suppressed his anger, "What do you want? Are you happy just seeing everyone worried about this?"
Lu Zhiran: ???
She was clearly the victim in this incident, but now she has become the party at fault. It's ridiculous.
"If you think so, I can't help it."
Chu Yian: ...
"If you're alright, I'll leave first."
She was too lazy to indulge these people. It was a waste of time.
Based on her understanding of Jiang, she must have a way to get the eight thousand taels from somewhere else, and then she can just watch the show.
She made everyone very angry, but she just walked away without paying a penny.
Chu Yunqing looked at her back helplessly and furiously, "Mom, you're just going to let her go like this?"
Jiang's face was gloomy. "She is completely helpless now. What can we do with her?"
She looked at Chu Yian, "It seems that she is really heartbroken this time, so she just doesn't care about anything anymore. An'er, the person who tied the bell must untie it, you..."
Chu Yian said decisively: "I won't try to coax her!"
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