Sister Yue’s face turned even harsher upon hearing his accusation, her hand nearly poking into his nose, and her eyes seed to be spitting fire.
Brother De had an innate temper and pride of a noble family mber, always growing up being pampered. How could he allow soone to point fingers at him like this?
Without a second thought, he raised his hand and brushed away Sister Yue’s hand with force, "Where did you learn your manners? Pointing fingers at people like this? I think you really need to learn so manners. Don’t you have a nanny by your side to teach you? If your nanny can’t even teach you this basic etiquette, I think you should replace her imdiately. This way, you won’t embarrass our mansion when you get married. Having one mother is already disgraceful enough, and if you behave like her, I’ll be laughed at wherever I go."
"I may not have manners, but I am not without conscience. You speak of rules and etiquette all the ti, but the things you’ve done—do they reflect soone with manners when laid bare for everyone to see? Now that mother is in trouble, you don’t think of helping her, but instead, you want to please that woman in the mansion. I see you’re ungrateful and only see benefits, not even caring about your own mother." Sister Yue felt increasingly justified as she spoke. "Don’t think I’m unaware. You don’t even focus on your studies in the academy; otherwise, why haven’t you achieved any scholarly success yet? You must be hoping to rely on that woman in the mansion for a good future, right? I advise you to give up on that hope. Moreover, even if she does provide you with a future, people will still talk behind your back, calling you a heartless person who doesn’t recognize his own mother."
Brother De, however, remained silent and directly slapped Sister Yue. "What do you understand? You only know how to bla . Go out and ask around; with such a malicious mother, how do outsiders see us? Just like rats on the street, pointed at by everyone. I do want to recognize her as my mother, but can she uphold the title of a mother? If she truly cared for her children, she wouldn’t have done such things. All she thinks about is selfishly grasping a man, even daring to poison her own husband like a wolf or tiger. What wouldn’t she dare do?"
"Don’t make excuses here. Clearly, you just want to climb the social ladder, but you’re using these as reasons and excuses. Do you think I’m a fool? Let tell you, from now on, you’re you, and I’m . Your matters don’t concern , and I won’t speak of mine to you. How I handle things in the future is my business, and I want to see what kind of end you’ll et by trying to cozy up to her." Sister Yue covered the side of her face with her hand. Her eyes no longer had any hatred, only a cold indifference.
This coldness was like a perennial iceberg, standing tall, exuding a chilling aura.
But Brother De didn’t care at all. Either way, it was useless, just like his mother, only leaving them with a bad reputation, ridiculed in private, contributing nothing.
Sister Yue sat in the chair, watching Brother De stride away, tears as large as beans falling down. She realized that there wasn’t a single normal person in this family, everyone just thinking selfishly about themselves.
Thinking about her mother being sent to the temple, although considered vanished in the eyes of Capital people, she knew her mother was there; otherwise, where else could she go?
Now in the mansion, or rather anywhere, she wasn’t welcod. Thinking about her mother who had treated her decently, Sister Yue considered it and decided to pack her things and head for the mountain the next day.
However, she didn’t go to the Pure Path Temple but to a small temple beneath it.
Kong Tianru was slightly stunned upon seeing her daughter arrive, not expecting her to find this place. But soon, she guessed her daughter must have been wronged to think of her. Despite a chill in her heart, knowing her daughter still thought of her, she refrained from saying more.
Once seated, Sister Yue told her about the recent happenings in the Capital, especially about her father going to the East Mansion and getting angry while drinking outside, brought back by Princess Yuanhua.
Kong Tianru couldn’t help laughing aloud after hearing that, "It’s truly karma. Gu Er clung to a princess and cast aside, thinking he’d have a good life, but this is just the beginning. The future holds more for him. As for the East Mansion, it’s just sour grapes. Aren’t n like that, always viewing the unattainable as the best? He must be not welco in the East Mansion or jealous seeing the Marquis and Lin Youning intimate."
Sister Yue hadn’t considered this, but after hearing it, she realized her mother made a lot of sense.
"Now, just as Brother De said, so things should be hidden despite the displeasure. Doesn’t that Princess Yuanhua always pretend to be virtuous in front of your father? If she pretends to be virtuous, you should get closer to her. Let her take you to the Capital’s gatherings or visit the Zhou Mansion. I rember the State Mansion has a legitimate son. If you can marry into the Zhou Mansion, that wouldn’t be bad."
"Is mother referring to Zhou Wu? Mother knows his leg was broken, right? I can’t be bothered with soone like that." Sister Yue clearly wasn’t impressed.
Kong Tianru recalled this matter, "Don’t fancy the Zhou Mansion, then there’s still the Royal Family. I don’t believe the Eldest Prince wouldn’t visit the Zhou Mansion. There’s always a chance to et him. Becoming a Crown Prince Consort wouldn’t be bad either."
Sister Yue thought her mother’s words were too naive. The Emperor had already arranged the Eldest Prince’s marriage. Even if she had sothing with him privately, entering the Prince Mansion would only make her a concubine.
Kong Tianru saw her daughter silent, "By the way, what’s happening on the East Mansion’s side? Has there been any news? Now, the Marquis Mansion’s Mrs. Dong has given birth to a legitimate son. Lin Youning must be having a tough ti, right?"
"That’s a misconception. Even if Aunt has a legitimate son, Uncle’s favorite is Lin Youning. These are other people’s matters. Worrying about them won’t help mother. However, does mother intend to stay here forever?" Sister Yue wasn’t here for that. "Now, no one in the mansion cares for , nor does grandmother. I’ve also fallen out with Brother De."
Kong Tianru wore a sarcastic smile, "Of course I plan to return. Moreover, whoever owes , I will make them pay it back one by one."
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