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Chapter 190: Venting for Her Son
Chapter 190: Venting for Her Son
Lady Wei's words were arrogant, yet no one in the room dared to refute her.
Xun Prime Minister's power was at its peak, not only holding military authority but also controlling the court. Most importantly, he had earned the love of the common people and the respect of civil and military officials.
The Xun Clan indeed lived up to its reputation as the First Noble Family.
The Governor's Mansion was a newly established power, and although Lu Yuan held significant authority, compared to the Xun Clan, his background was still relatively shallow.
Meng Qianqian smiled, "Let's not discuss whether the Xun Clan is the First Noble Family or not. But are you Lady Xun? Your husband is merely a Fifth Rank Governor, and you should be bowing to me. How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?"
Lady Wei's weak point had been struck.
Although her husband was the direct descendant of a noble family, she herself lacked talent, and after all these years, she had only managed to secure the position of a Fifth Rank Governor.
The reason for her visit to the capital was to ask her brother to promote her brother-in-law and bring him to the capital to hold a high official position.
Aside from princesses, the status of other women after marriage was determined by their husband's family, no matter how powerful their natal family was.
Meng Qianqian said, "From this perspective, we are more qualified to sit in this position than you."
Lady Wei's face turned pale with anger, "You little brat, how dare you be so arrogant? You're just a remarried cast-off woman. Do you really think that seducing Lu Yuan makes you extraordinary?"
"Lady Wei, please watch your words," Lady Lin said calmly as she approached.
She was a humorous and witty person, rarely showing such seriousness.
Lady Zhou also disagreed, "Lady Wei, you've just arrived in the capital, and if you don't understand the situation, it's best not to speak recklessly. You'll damage others' reputations and your own virtue."
Lady Wei scoffed, "Am I wrong? When she was still married to Lu Lingxiao, she was already flirting with Lu Yuan. She thought she was so clever, treating others like fools. Only you would fall for her tricks and speak up for such a promiscuous woman."
As she spoke, her gaze swept across the crowd, "Listen up, all of you. Wherever I, this lady, appear, this despicable woman is not allowed to set foot! It's either her or me, never both!"
Everyone took a sharp breath.
This was taking things too far. Although she was Lady Wei, in the capital, she had another identity—the younger sister of Xun Prime Minister.
The situation at the Governor's Mansion was about to turn sour.
Zhou Nanyan was on the verge of tears, "How can she speak to Meng Sister like that? She's gone too far!"
At this moment, Liu Qingyun, who had been suppressing her anger for a long time, finally reached her limit, "You people from the Central Plains, you're truly noisy."
She placed the sleeping Bao Shu into Meng Qianqian's arms, stood up, and walked towards Lady Wei.
Earlier, Liu Qingyun had been sitting and looking down at the child, so Lady Wei hadn't seen her face clearly.
As Liu Qingyun approached, Lady Wei finally noticed her exquisite beauty, capable of captivating every man in the world.
No wonder this woman had called her ugly; compared to her—
A hint of resentment flashed in Lady Wei's eyes, and she assumed the demeanor of the Chancellor's Mansion's cousin, "Looking at your attire, you must be from Miaojiang. In the past, Miaojiang was just a barbaric tribe, drinking blood and eating raw meat. After surrendering to the court, batch after batch of officials were sent to govern Miaojiang. Without the court, there would be no prosperity in Miaojiang today."
"The prosperity of Miaojiang didn't come easily. Why do you want to associate it with Lu Yuan? You probably don't know that more than a decade ago, Lu Yuan was just a dog of the Xun Clan! A dog that couldn't be tamed! Since you've just arrived and don't understand the rules, kneel and admit your mistake to this lady. Then, draw a clear line between the Governor's Mansion and me, and I will forgive your rudeness."
Suddenly, Liu Qingyun smiled and tugged at Lady Wei's hair, pulling her down hard!
Lady Wei fell to her knees on the pebbled path, her knees immediately bruised, and the pain shot through her scalp, almost causing her to faint from the pain.
"Ah—"
The ladies in attendance gasped in shock.
Even Meng Qianqian, who had witnessed all sorts of dramatic scenes, couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise.
Is the mother-in-law this fierce?
"Madam!"
The maidservants of Lady Wei cried out in shock and rushed towards Liu Qingyun in a panic.
Liu Qingyun didn't even blink, kicking away the pebbles on the ground and knocking down all the maidservants.
Lady Wei tried to pull her hair back, "What are you doing? Let go of me! You crazy woman! Let go!"
Liu Qingyun hooked her lips, which were as red as blood, and her smile deepened, even with a hint of madness, "Weren't you going to kowtow and admit your mistake? Kowtow quickly."
Lady Wei turned her head and met her smile, her whole body trembled, "You... Are you out of your mind? I'm the sister of the Prime Minister!"
"I don't care who you are."
Liu Qingyun grabbed Lady Wei's hair and forcefully knocked her forehead against the ground.
"Ah—"
Lady Wei let out a pig-slaughtering scream.
Lady Lin and Lady Zhou tightly gripped their handkerchiefs.
That blow made them both feel the pain for Lady Wei.
Liu Qingyun made Lady Wei kowtow seven or eight times, causing her head to bleed profusely.
Meng Qianqian covered Bao Shu's ears, "Sleep well, sleep well."
Bao Shu smacked her lips and continued to sleep soundly.
"So noisy, so annoying."
A cold glint flashed in Liu Qingyun's eyes as she grabbed the still-screaming Lady Wei and pushed her head into the nearby water tank where the water lilies were kept.
"Ah—Gurgle—"
Finally, Lady Wei couldn't scream anymore.
By the time Princess Wanping arrived, Lady Wei had already filled her stomach with water.
She sat on the ground in a disheveled state, with a large green lotus leaf on her head, spitting out water continuously.
"Princess!"
Lady Wei's personal maid immediately knelt before Princess Wanping, "The Governor's Mansion has gone too far. Please stand up for my lady!"
Princess Wanping frowned and turned to Meng Qianqian, "Meng Qianqian!"
Meng Qianqian replied, "She called Lu Yuan a dog."
Princess Wanping ordered, "Throw her out!"
A lady official whispered, "Princess, Lady Wei is the sister of Prime Minister Xun."
"I am aware of that."
Princess Wanping was born from the Imperial Concubine, and she had never feared anyone.
She was close to Prime Minister Xun because he was a good person, and she respected him, not because she was afraid of him.
Moreover, letting Lady Wei stay and offend others at the banquet would only further tarnish the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
In her wildest dreams, Lady Wei never imagined that after being beaten up by a Miaojiang woman, she would also be driven out by Princess Wanping.
She glared at the gates of the Princess's Mansion, "You... You wait! My brother will avenge me! Ai yo!"
Her whole body ached terribly!
In the small garden.
Princess Wanping spoke with grace and propriety, "Please excuse our embarrassment. The poetry gathering is about to begin, so please take your seats."
Everyone sat back down.
Princess Wanping addressed Liu Qingyun with a pleasant smile, "Madam, please take a seat."
"I won't sit. There's nothing good to eat, and it's too noisy."
Liu Qingyun walked away without looking back.
Don't go, I haven't seen Chenlong yet.
Meng Qianqian blinked, "It smells so good."
Liu Qingyun paused.
Meng Qianqian closed her eyes and took a deep breath, "It smells like... roasted suckling pig, roasted whole lamb, roasted rabbit, roasted fish, grilled eggplant, grilled chicken, grilled..."
Liu Qingyun sat back down.
Liu Qingyun taught Baby Piggy how to eat with a bowl and chopsticks: "Baby, what are your hands for?"
Baby Piggy: To beat people up.
Liu Qingyun: ...
(End of Chapter)
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