Treasured Heir's Precious Possession: The Entire Capital Vies To Dote On Me Chapter 287: Publicly Exposed - Novel Cool

Chapter 287: Publicly Exposed

Chapter 287: Publicly Exposed

Mrs. Qiao spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.

Upon hearing these words, Lady Xu of the Huayang Marquis family struggled to maintain her composure.

However, she quickly regained her smile and said, "As children grow up, they develop their own ideas. I can't always restrict her. Perhaps..."

Lady Xu left the rest unsaid, merely glancing subtly towards the front courtyard.

The implication was clear.

Perhaps Wei Yongmei had a young man she admired and had secretly gone to the front yard to catch a glimpse of him? Moreover, by saying that the child had grown up and had her own mind, she was subtly expressing that the child no longer heeded her mother's restraints and did not show much respect for her.

Could anyone in the crowd fail to understand the underlying meaning?

However, no one rushed to echo Lady Xu's words.

Those who knew her well were aware of her true nature and naturally wouldn't readily side with her.

As for those who weren't acquainted with her, they delighted in the spectacle and preferred to remain silent.

The atmosphere instantly turned cold and silent, as if only Mrs. Qiao and Lady Xu remained, gazing at each other from a distance and exchanging faint smiles.

Having received the hint and bearing a grudge against Lady Xu, Mrs. Qiao naturally wouldn't let the matter slide. Regarding Lady Xu's ambiguous words and suggestive gaze, she directly exposed them with a smile: "It seems like Lady Wei is looking towards the front courtyard. Is she trying to imply that Miss Wei has developed her own affections and secretly gone to admire the young masters? Lady Wei, there's no need for such hints. Someone like me with poor eyesight and dull hearing may not understand your implications. Why don't you speak more directly? If I fail to comprehend, I might not realize what you're trying to say."

Over the years, Lady Xu had mastered this subtle art.

Now, being ruthlessly exposed by Mrs. Qiao, her expression turned difficult.

However, Lady Xu had to maintain her composure and couldn't afford to show a cold face, lest she incur the displeasure of Madam Lu and the others.

After all, the Grand Princess was still present!

With these thoughts in mind, Lady Xu struggled to adjust her expression, forcing a gentle smile. As she was about to say something, she was interrupted by the second daughter of the Nanchengbo Duke's manor, now Mrs. Qiao, who smiled and spoke first: "I'm not good with words and may not express myself well. If what I say causes Lady Wei to lose face, I hope she will excuse me due to my young age and not take it to heart."

As Mrs. Qiao opened her mouth, Lady Xu felt her head buzzing.

She tried to stop her, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she heard Mrs. Qiao continue with a smile: "How did I see it earlier? The eldest young master of the Wei family had his head forcibly pushed underwater by several young masters of the Xu family, enduring quite a torment. The Xu family sure puts on a grand display, even bullying the son of a marquis family. Lady Wei, don't you care about that?"

Mrs. Qiao asked rhetorically and then clapped her hands, exclaiming, "Oh dear, my memory! Lady Wei also has her own son to attend to. How could she have the time to concern herself with others?"

Lady Xu: ... !

Lady Xu was nearly driven mad by Mrs. Qiao's words.

Of course, she was aware that the second daughter of the Nanchengbo Duke's manor was not known for her wit.

Back then, she had chosen to marry a poor scholar instead of any of the numerous privileged young masters, inviting quite a bit of ridicule.

However, that poor scholar had become increasingly accomplished, proving her choice to be rather insightful.

Nevertheless, Lady Xu knew that this person lacked wit.

Despite her mental preparation, she nearly lost control of her expression when she heard Mrs. Qiao's words.

Mrs. Qiao's words were like a sharp knife, openly accusing Xu Shi of neglecting her stepson, Wei Mingqiao, in favor of her own biological son. She hinted at a hidden agenda to remove the eldest young master of the manor to make way for her own son. "How can she not understand the implications?" Mrs. Qiao's words carried a veiled threat, one that was familiar in many aristocratic households, though often left unspoken.

The young master's mother and grandmother, ever vigilant, would surely be on guard against such schemes. "But it depends on the individual's capabilities," Mrs. Qiao added, her words dripping with hidden meanings.

Little Xu Shi, despite her usual confidence, found herself at a loss for words in the face of Mrs. Qiao's blunt accusations. The atmosphere grew heavy with unspoken tensions.

Sui Sui, too young to comprehend the adults' subtle barbs, tilted her head in confusion. She sensed the underlying malice beneath their smiling faces but couldn't quite grasp it. "It's scarier than Aunt Qiu," she thought.

Princess Qi, however, made no attempt to shield her daughter from these words. Growing up in the capital, one had to be shrewd to survive. Thus, she wanted Sui Sui to gradually learn and navigate these complex family dynamics.

As the princess watched Sui Sui's adorable confused expression, she thought to herself, "I must live longer... much longer. Long enough to see Sui Sui married with children of her own, and to witness her truly become the mistress of the manor, holding all the power." "Otherwise, I won't be able to rest in peace even in death."

When Feng Youdan realized that Sui Sui was no longer paying attention to her, she huffed indignantly, hands on her waist. "How can she do this to me? She has to look at me!" she thought angrily.

Feng Youdan pouted her chubby cheeks, feeling challenged. She grunted to her left and then to her right, expressing her displeasure.

Sui Sui, tilting her little head, didn't understand what was happening. She found it odd, but the adults' smiles seemed to hide something sinister. It felt more intimidating than Aunt Qiu's sternness.

Princess Qi wanted to see her granddaughter grow up, get married, and have children of her own. Only then would she be able to rest in peace.

As the second half of the chapter begins, Mrs. Qiao interrupts, her words laced with sarcasm: "Oh, Lady Xu, it seems you're looking towards the front courtyard. Are you implying that Miss Wei has developed affections and secretly come to admire the young masters? There's no need for such hints, Lady Xu. Please speak directly. My poor eyesight and dull hearing may not allow me to understand your subtle implications."

Over the years, Lady Xu had perfected the art of subtle insinuations. But now, ruthlessly exposed by Mrs. Qiao, she struggled to maintain her composure. She forced a gentle smile, careful not to upset Madam Lu and the others, especially with the Grand Princess still present.

Lady Xu intended to respond, but before she could, Mrs. Qiao—now the second daughter-in-law of the Nanchengbo Duke's manor—spoke up with a smile: "I'm not good with words and may not express myself well. If my words offend Lady Wei, I hope she will excuse me due to my young age and not take it to heart."

And then Mrs. Qiao dropped the bomb: "Earlier, I saw the eldest young master of the Wei family being forcibly held underwater by several young masters of the Xu family. Quite a spectacle! And here I thought the Xu family was bullying the son of a marquis family, but it seems Lady Wei doesn't care about that. Oh dear, my memory! But of course, Lady Wei also has her own son to tend to. How could she have the time to concern herself with others?"

Lady Xu: ... ! Her face twisted in anger, struggling to maintain her expression. Of course, she knew that the second daughter of the Nanchengbo Duke's manor wasn't known for her wit. Back then, she had chosen to marry a poor scholar instead of any privileged young master, inviting ridicule. But that scholar had risen in stature, proving her choice rather insightful.

However, hearing Mrs. Qiao's words, she almost lost control of her expression despite her mental preparation.

(End of Chapter)

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