章 4: 004: How can one be so aggressive
Su Xinyi knew how her stepmother treated her well, and without the hesitation and worry from her previous life, she said directly: "Xu Yurong has feelings for Young Master Jiang. Last time, when I went to Prime Minister Wang's Mansion as a guest, I accidentally tripped. Young Master Jiang happened to be passing by and helped me. After Xu Yurong found out, she held a grudge and deliberately pushed me into the water today to ruin my reputation."
Forth Mrs. Su was shocked and angry, "Is that actually what happened?"
Su Xinyi nodded, "Xu Yurong scolded me, 'A country bumpkin like you wants to get close to Young Master Jiang, you should look in the mirror to see what virtue you possess. A lowly person is always lowly, you can't change that wretched nature of yours.' I was so angry when I heard her say those words. I wanted to argue with her, but she pushed me into the water before I could. She even said that even if I fell into the water, no one in the capital would believe that it was her doing."
Forth Mrs. Su's hands trembled with anger, and her face turned black, "The Duke An Mansion is just a ruined family, relying on their ancestors' merits to barely live, and yet they dare to be so arrogant. You stay here, and I will definitely seek justice for you."
"Mother..." Su Xinyi looked at her with some worry, "Should we let Grandmother know?"
She was afraid that her grandmother would blame Fourth Mrs. Su for being reckless when she returned to the Duke's Mansion, and her mother was a well-behaved girl, yet she was resorting to cursing, reflecting how angry she was.
"No need, if your grandmother knew, she would definitely let me demand justice for you as well. We, the people of the Qi Country Duke's Mansion, are not those who can be easily bullied by a ruined family.'
Forth Mrs. Su's father was a Grand Scholar of the Cabinet, truly a noble and close servant of his Majesty. Even though she was now living in widowhood in the Mansion, her life in the Qi Country Duke's Mansion was very comfortable, so she had confidence.
Forth Mrs. Su stormed out, and Su Xinyi quickly stopped her, "Mother, I'll go with you."
Forth Mrs. Su was momentarily startled, then worriedly said: "You just fell into the water, you should rest."
"If I don't go, Xu Yurong will think that I am afraid to confront her and she will definitely not admit it. Only if I go will she feel guilty." Su Xinyi had suffered a lot because of her in her previous life, and she could not let her go in this life.
Su Xinyi insisted on going, and Forth Mrs. Su knew that the child had a strong sense of pride. If she didn't let her go, she might overthink, so she took her along.
Xu Yurong's room was in the courtyard next door, just a few steps away.
When they entered, they saw that it was bustling, with many ladies of the officials chatting and laughing. Su Xinyi faintly heard her own name being mentioned with a subtle tone.
As she had suspected, Xu Yurong was indeed trying to tarnish her reputation behind her back.
As the mother and daughter entered the room, everyone inside was momentarily stunned. They didn't expect them to come at this time, recalling what they had said earlier, their faces showed embarrassment.
Forth Mrs. Su scanned the room with a glance, finally fixing her eyes on a woman sitting on a soft couch. She saw the woman with white and pale green lips, charming features showing a sickly softness. Who would have thought that such a woman could be so cruel and malicious?
"Forth Mrs. Su, what brings you here?" Princess Dongli asked with some displeasure, she really didn't want to see this mother-daughter duo.
Forth Mrs. Su sneered, "My daughter and I have been waiting in the adjacent courtyard for quite some time, but the Dongli Palace has not given us any explanation. I have no choice but to bring my daughter here brazenly and ask for one myself."
Upon hearing these words, Princess Dongli felt somewhat breathless, "What is the meaning of this, Forth Mrs. Su? Since Miss Suliu pushed Miss Xu into the water, Miss Xu has generously decided not to hold it against her. Why are you still being so aggressive?"
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