章 661: Chapter 661 Qingyuo Pavilion

Madam Xie's words were met with understanding from the onlookers, who reasoned that having lived in the countryside for more than a decade, it was only natural for the eldest daughter, being a simple country girl, to be ignorant of the proper etiquette.

There was a buzz of low discussions among them.

Occasionally, a few phrases drifted into their ears.

Lady Tang was feeling quite smug inside; how could a girl from the countryside be a match for her? Just as she thought a few words would be enough to intimidate Xuexue.

Unexpectedly, Xuexue was not the least bit intimidated and retorted loudly, "Second mother, your words are mistaken. When my mother was alive, you were nothing but a concubine. Now, I address you as second mother merely as a courtesy. If my mother were still alive, at best, you would be nothing more than a high-ranking servant."