บท 56: Chapter 56: Obstinate and Unenlightened

"Cause and effect come full circle, retribution never errs," Zhong Niangyao answered tangentially, "Only you can save yourself. The dire consequences you face today are all planted by your own actions."

"Lady Zhong, what do you mean by that?" Meng Kai Rui's tone became somewhat fierce. "Xiao Rou is just a child, and now that she has suffered such an ordeal, you actually say it's self-inflicted!"

Mr. Meng and Madam Meng didn't look too pleased either; they were not fools and clearly understood the implication of Zhong Niangyao's words.

In their eyes, their daughter was obedient and sensible, who wouldn't even tread on ants along the road, how could she possibly do anything wicked!

However, constrained by the fact that Zhong Niangyao might be the only person capable of saving their daughter, they refrained from speaking out.

"Whether it is or it isn't, she knows it in her heart!"