PNB Chapter 322 Zhou Fang gave in
Chapter 322 Zhou Fang gave in
Zhou Fang has had a lot of good things happen to her recently. She always has a smile on her face and it seems like she is walking with the wind. In short, she is a little bit out of control.
She disapproved and said, "Sister-in-law, what you said is not right."
"Big brother, as the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, is the head of this Marquisate. His every word and action represents the reputation of this Marquisate."
"You made such remarks in front of Jiang Nian, and you are inadvertently degrading Big Brother's image. If outsiders heard it, it would become a joke."
Wang Min remained calm and composed, saying, "I'm telling the truth. Even if the Marquis were here, I would still say the same thing."
"The Marquis has never been a narrow-minded person. He often said that no one is perfect. He is very happy to listen to me point out his shortcomings and spur him on."
"Does my sister-in-law think that he is a man who cannot bear to hear the truth?"
"Don't underestimate his breadth of mind and magnanimity."
Madam Lu got angry and said, "Ms. Wang, a woman's husband is her God. The fact that the eldest brother is willing to listen to you speak so freely shows his tolerance and generosity."
"You should have explained these things to him in private, instead of slandering him in front of so many people, saying he's not as good as your son. If you spread it out, who knows what others will think and say about us, Lu Jiang. Is this your duty as a wife?"
At this point, Madam Lu's tone rose slightly, and her eyes became extremely sharp.
Zhou Fang grumbled dissatisfiedly: "That's right, the reputation of the Marquis represents the face of our Marquis' Mansion. Sister-in-law needs to be careful with her words and actions."
"The Marquis' Mansion is not a small family like your Wang family. Many people are watching every move and every word."
"I should never have done that. Everything the Second Master did was right. Women should be more submissive."
Yuan Wanru was furious.
She hadn't even had time to catch her breath when she encountered this mess. She was so angry that she laughed instead: "Oh, according to Second Aunt, Second Uncle is right to take a concubine?"
"Since Second Aunt thinks so, my husband, why don't you find a few beautiful young ladies for Second Uncle and give them to him."
"Brother-in-law has received your generous gift, so you can't favor one over the other. Everything should be treated according to the grandeur of Brother-in-law. If you miss one of his eight concubines, it would be considered that you are treating Second Uncle poorly."
Zhou Fang was almost choked to death by her.
Eight concubines, do you want to crowd out their second room?
There is no room to live here, and what are so many little goblins for?
"You, are talking nonsense."
Lu Jiangnian didn't care what Zhou Fang's expression was and immediately agreed: "My lady, you are right. It is my fault for being negligent. The eight concubines will be sent to you this afternoon."
"If the second house is full, I can also let the second uncle settle the people in a separate courtyard."
Zhou Fang felt extremely aggrieved. She had only said a few words in line with the old lady's words, but Lu Jiangnian and Yuan Wanru targeted her like this. "Old lady, look at them..."
She pointed at Yuan Wanru, her eyes red. "I don't care. If Lu Jiangnian dares to do this, I..."
"I'll divorce you right away."
Yuan Wanru sneered: "Didn't you say that whatever Second Uncle does is right?"
"If you admit your mistake and give my mother one thousand taels of silver as an apology, we will give up this idea. Otherwise, we will prepare everything for Second Uncle, including silver, house, and woman."
Zhou Fang was scared.
If this is the case, how can the second master resist? Will he still have eyes for this family in the future?
"Old lady..."
She looked at Mrs. Lu helplessly, and at this moment, all the cheerfulness she had shown recently disappeared.
Old Madam Lu was furious. She pointed at Yuan Wanru's nose and cursed loudly in a sharp and piercing voice.
"Yuanshi! Look at yourself now. How can you be any more dignified and virtuous like a lady from a noble family?"
"You have no regard for the difference between high and low. How dare you threaten an elder in such an arrogant and domineering manner in public? This is simply treasonous!"
"How is your behavior any different from that of a street shrew? As expected, you're as despicable as a country woman at heart, without a trace of upbringing!"
Yuan Wanru was also furious. "Old Madam, your family education is really good. You don't allow married women to return to their parents' home. Is this your family education?"
"Even the emperor wouldn't do something so inhumane. You're truly amazing. You actually have the nerve to say that."
"If that's the case, why did the old lady go back to Xu County last year and bring the cousin from the Cao family to live in the mansion for so long?"
"Do unto others, do not impose on others."
"If the old lady settles the accounts of her support for the Cao family and promises not to interfere in the Cao family's affairs in the future, we, the younger generation, should follow her example."
"If you can't do it, don't ask me."
After hearing this retort, Madam Lu's face turned green. She pointed at Yuan Wanru with a shaking finger and said, "You... are unfilial, extremely unfilial. I will divorce you, immediately."
Yuan Wanru pretended not to see it. The old lady would not die anyway. Even if she fainted, she could immediately start first aid.
She turned to look at the stunned Zhou Fang: "Second Aunt, we also heard about the good things about Second Brother."
"My second brother has just entered the court. Doesn't that mean he doesn't need the protection of my husband and father?"
"I heard that my second brother and the girl from the Tang family are getting married soon?"
She paused for a moment, then smiled meaningfully. "With the relationship between my husband and the East Palace, whether the marriage will be successful or not is just a matter of a word. Second Aunt, please don't let your joy turn into sorrow."
Hit the snake at its most vulnerable part. Yuan Wanru's words were like pinching Zhou Fang's throat.
Her heart was pounding and she wanted to slap herself. Why did she have to come to Wangchuntang?
During this period, as Lu Wei's letters continued to arrive, the old lady's anger towards Lu Jiangnian and his wife grew day by day. Zhou Fang became too proud of herself, and when she thought of the money that Yuan Wanru had cheated her of, she couldn't help but feel heartbroken.
That's why I wanted to take the opportunity to step on them and see them suffer a loss.
Unexpectedly, the one who suffered the loss was still her.
"Haha, Wanru, we are all family, so please don't say such hurtful words. Don't be angry, we can talk it out."
Zhou Fang smiled shyly, trying to ease the atmosphere.
Yuan Wanru didn't give her any face at all. Some people just can't be indulged at all. Zhou Fang is like this, and so is Old Madam Lu. If they show any weakness, they will take advantage of her.
"As a family, we must be reasonable and settle accounts clearly."
"I've always loved money. I only feel happy when I get real money."
“Only when the person who did something wrong loses the silver will they feel the pain, remember the lesson, and never make the same mistake again.”
Zhou Fang gnashed her teeth in hatred, but there was nothing she could do.
Thinking of Yuan Wanru's proposal to give Lu Bai a concubine and the threat to Lu Jiangxun's career and marriage, she had no choice but to accept it.
"Oh, look at what you said. It doesn't matter who spends the money of this family."
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I was just being blunt and didn't think before I spoke. Please don't hold it against me."
"I'll have someone send you a thousand taels right now. You must accept it."
Wang Min didn't care about the money, but Wanru was right. Only when Zhou Fang really felt pain would she dare not get involved in these matters.
"Since you apologize sincerely, of course I have to accept it. Otherwise, your efforts would be in vain."