At the second watch, I’m begging for blush pink.
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Compared to Lady Chiang, Zhao Xiue’s reaction to the topic was much more intense and direct.
"I’m well-known for my strength, able to stand firm with my fists and sprint with my arms. Go ask our neighbors, who among them can point out a single flaw of mine? We don’t bother with false pretenses of virtue here, otherwise I’d earn myself a commorative archway just to open your eyes," Zhao Xiue declared dramatically, as if she were the paragon of chastity and modesty between heaven and earth.
"How do you even compare to ? Pah, I’m from the prestigious Old Lian Family, married in with full matchmaker negotiations and a hefty dowry, after much pleading and high expense. What about you? A destitute nobody, scrounging for al scraps, entering the Lian Family cloaked in a relative’s charity and practically given away half-sold. When I entered the marriage, I had several carts full of dowries. How about you? You ca with nothing but the clothes on your back and a bundle, pretending no one knows your past. Over the years, you’ve dressed up and put on airs. Lady Chiang, what right do you have to raise your voice to , to even think you’re my equal!"
After asserting herself, Zhao Xiue turned to Lady Chiang and launched into a tirade of accusations.
The awkwardness of the conversation between the sisters-in-law was such that, even if Lian Manman wished to intervene, it wasn’t her place to do so. At this mont, she listened with an embarrassed face. She had been completely unaware of the allegations Zhao Xiue raised about Lady Chiang, which apparently had taken place before Zhao Xiue’s marriage into the Lian Family.
Clearly, Zhao Xiue had done her howork on Lady Chiang.
"You’re trying to sar my na out of spite because I touched a nerve. This is a classic case of ’Zhu Bajie looks in the mirror – not a problem with the mirror, but with himself.’ Despite being heavily pregnant, Zhao Xiue’s combative spirit was undiminished. "You think your sordid affairs are airtight secrets? Let tell you, there’s no wall in the world that doesn’t let the breeze through. You, the paragon of the Lian Family, couldn’t restrain yourself from eting a man in secret at your brother-in-law’s wedding banquet. Even talking about it makes my lips go numb!"
Zhao Xiue pointed playfully at her pursed lips as she said this.
At first, she vaguely insinuated in front of Lian Jizu, but now her insinuations had beco explicit. It seed the more she could prove Lady Chiang’s misconduct, the more spotless she herself appeared.
Often, when facing many issues, most people have this kind of ntality.
Lian Manman was shocked to hear this in the West Wing Room. Could it be that not only had Zhang Caiyun witnessed Lady Chiang’s encounter with Constable Zhou, but she’d also inford Zhao Xiue? Otherwise, how could Zhao Xiue concoct such a precise story? Zhao Xiue must have learned of the incident only recently. Otherwise, given her temperant, she would have caused a scene long ago.
That’s right, before the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhao Xiue had revisited her hotown in Zhen Mountain.
"Zhao Xiue, what filth are you spouting? On the day I married Erlang, I was with Niuniu and Duoduo the whole ti. Let’s get Duoduo here right now to testify. You’re spreading lies without cause, sullying my reputation without rit—I won’t stand for it!" Lady Chiang lunged at Zhao Xiue, ready to fight.
When it ca to such argunts, Lady Chiang really was no match for Zhao Xiue. Not to ntion anything else, Zhao Xiue had no inhibitions, which Lady Chiang couldn’t match; she couldn’t win an argunt against Zhao Xiue.
Lady Chiang knew this as well and usually avoided direct confrontations with Zhao Xiue at all costs. The day’s events had simply pushed her beyond her limits, making her lose control in her rage.
Unwilling to show weakness, Zhao Xiue fought back while crying out loud, alleging that Lady Chiang was out to harm her and her unborn child.
Lian Jizu, who had been watching impatiently from the side and didn’t want to get involved, finally barked for assistance. Zhao Xiue acted as if she hadn’t heard, and Lady Chiang, feeling resentful that Lian Jizu was too soft-hearted to help her, also ignored the call.
With such a commotion in the courtyard, Lady Zhou and Lian Xiuxiu, who had been trying to take a nap in the Upper Room, were also awakened.
"If you have sothing to say, say it inside. What’s with all this noise outside? Are you not satisfied with how much face you’ve lost? Such distinguished behavior," Lian Xiuxiu erged and separated Zhao Xiue and Lady Chiang, relaying Lady Zhou’s words, instructing them to go to the Upper Room.
"Jizu, you co too," Lian Xiuxiu waved at Lian Jizu before leading the way into the Upper Room.
Anxious to clear her na in front of Lady Zhou and Lian Jizu, Lady Chiang naturally followed Lian Xiuxiu imdiately, and Zhao Xiue, not to be outdone, snorted disdainfully and marched toward the Upper Room. Lian Jizu ambled behind, his head full of the unfolding dispute.
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