Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 291: Dog Eat Dog

Pei Lan’s remarks were truly eye-opening, and everyone’s gaze shifted to Master Lu.

Once there is someone who disregards everything, there will be a second one. To clear oneself completely, why not drag others down, there might still be a sliver of hope.

Yao Xing also said, "I heard the news from Master Lu too. Master Lu had issues with the Young Lady, saying she was always out in public, affecting the reputation of the Pei Mansion, and said she was not virtuous enough, something about ruining three generations or so."

This was the first time the sister-in-law duo, who usually couldn’t see eye to eye, cooperated seamlessly without any need for rehearsal.

"That’s right, it’s all news spread by Master Lu, and then Mrs. Ning, using her elder’s status, went out of her way to lecture my second brother’s wife." Pei Lan dragged yet another person down.

Mrs. Ning was a relative of the Pei Family’s main branch, dragging them into the mix. If things blew up, in the end, big issues would turn into small, and small issues into nothing.

Mrs. Ning had earlier heard her nephew’s explanation and knew she had wronged her niece-in-law. Now being named in public, she was indescribably embarrassed, wanting to explain herself, but under the intense scrutiny, she couldn’t utter a word due to the overwhelming pressure.

Madam Pei looked at her sister and frowned, "Did you really go and talk to your sister-in-law?"

At that time, when it was mentioned in front of her, she had thought it was just idle talk, not expecting it would be taken to her sister-in-law.

Mrs. Ning immediately became uneasy, "I didn’t know it was at my nephew’s instruction. I just wanted to give some advice to my niece-in-law; I meant no harm."

Madam Pei didn’t know what to say for a moment. She knew her sister’s nature, much like that chanting in ’Journey to the West’, nagging nonstop. It was a bit annoying, but to say she was bad, she wasn’t; her caring approach was just misguided.

However, at this moment, Madam Pei couldn’t explain for her sister, as her actions were indeed rash.

Seeing everyone’s accusatory gaze fall on her mother, Ning Xin couldn’t sit still anymore and stood up, "My mother meant well. Who asked the cousin-in-law to know that it was at my cousin brother’s behest, yet she didn’t inform everyone beforehand, leading to misunderstandings? If she had explained earlier, there wouldn’t have been any rumors."

Regardless of what others thought of Ning Xin’s words, Mrs. Ning was already shocked and said, "Foolish child, what nonsense are you spouting? You’re not in a position to speak in front of elders. Apologize to the old lady right away!"

Ning Xin might not understand, but Mrs. Ning couldn’t not understand. Since her niece-in-law acted with her nephew’s approval, the stakes were clear.

However, Ning Xin could not comprehend her mother’s good intentions and didn’t think she was wrong, refusing to apologize.

The old lady couldn’t possibly hold a grudge against a child, especially since the child wasn’t part of the Pei Family, and crucially, she wasn’t the key figure in the entire situation.

Not only did Ning Xin refuse to apologize, but she also wanted to bring out more.

"Besides, if it weren’t for her lack of virtue, how would there be all these rumors? If you stand upright, you aren’t afraid of a crooked shadow. Even I find it intolerable." Ning Xin looked defiant.

Mrs. Ning had a weak disposition; even though she was trembling with anger, she couldn’t do anything about her daughter.

Meanwhile, Pei Lan and Yao Xing found the sudden turn of events pleasing beyond measure. Where did this little sister come from? Such a foolish and impulsive demeanor was adorable. A little more, and everyone’s focus would completely shift.

Isn’t this divine intervention?

"Young girl, to accuse your cousin-in-law of lacking virtue without evidence, such behavior is not the act of a gentleman." The old lady gently admonished.

After all, she wasn’t their own child, so the old lady could remain calm and speak nicely. Otherwise, the walking stick would have come into play.

To slander others by casually moving one’s lips without evidence; whether Qu Fulan lacked virtue, no one knew, but with Ning Xin’s remarks, everyone could see she lacked family upbringing.

Pei Lan and Yao Xing both fixed their gaze on Ning Xin. If you have evidence, bring it out at once, let this fire burn brighter, illuminate yourself by burning others, there’s nothing better.

It wasn’t just Pei Lan and Yao Xing watching Ning Xin, Master Lu was also looking at her. If someone had noticed, they would have seen Master Lu subconsciously clench his hand.

At this point, the more said, the more mistakes would be made. It was better to keep quiet and cut losses. Master Lu signaled Ning Xin with his eyes, but unfortunately, the young girl, dazed by righteousness, was like a bull that couldn’t be held back.

"What do you mean there’s no evidence?" At this point, Ning Xin had only one thought in mind: to let everyone know the truth.

It’s not that she wanted Qu Fulan to be disgraced and cast aside; it wasn’t like that. Otherwise, she wouldn’t call her cousin-in-law. She just felt that if someone did something wrong, they should be punished. Otherwise, they wouldn’t remember the lesson.

Furthermore, in this situation, if the truth wasn’t revealed, wouldn’t that be wronging innocent people?

"What evidence do you have?" Still, the old lady asked. She, with her experience, couldn’t tell if someone had poor conduct, yet this young girl had such abilities?

"She does not respect her teachers and elders." Ning Xin said firmly.

Master Lu lowered his gaze, and the Buddha beads in his hand stopped rotating.

Perhaps Master Lu was already regretting his actions in his heart. Some things, said privately, don’t need to be brought up in public. It’s no different from a Pyrrhic victory, harming yourself to defeat the enemy.

Ning Xin didn’t notice these subtle actions, "Her skills in chess obviously stem from a renowned master, but when the master asked her who taught her, she refused to say. To show off in front of everyone, she claimed she had only studied chess for less than half a year. If such behavior isn’t disrespecting teachers and elders, then what is it? A teacher is a lifelong father; someone who won’t acknowledge their master lacks virtue, what else could it be?"

If the situation were true, such behavior indeed fell into the realm of disrespecting teachers and elders.

Pei Lan lowered her gaze, hiding the schadenfreude in her eyes. She knew she had lost face today, but as long as someone else lost more face, she wouldn’t lose!

"Who told you she disrespected her teachers and elders?"

At this point, Pei Ji’an actually had the mood to speak, or perhaps he came forward specifically to guide the other party into talking.

When Ning Xin heard her cousin brother speak, she had a moment of fear, but the determination to reveal the truth overpowered that fear. She looked toward Master Lu.

Everyone then looked towards Master Lu.

Master Lu wished he could find a hole to hide. He had never regretted teaching this student so much. This wasn’t gratitude; it was revenge.

Some things, said privately, it’s enough for everyone to understand and leave it be. It shouldn’t be made into a serious public matter.

Although she was firm that Qu Fulan disrespected her teachers and elders, ultimately there wasn’t evidence. If the other party refused to admit it, wouldn’t it be slandering others?

If they found her former mentor willing to come forward and testify, it’d be okay, but without that, what else could be said?

"Oh, so it was Master Lu spreading the notion that my wife disrespected her teachers and elders." Pei Ji’an’s tone was profound, calmly continuing, "This matter is widely spread with detail. Presumably, Master Lu must have concrete evidence. Feel free to reveal it. I loathe those who disrespect teachers and elders or spread falsehoods. Speak, I won’t shield anyone who should be dealt with. There will be strict punishment."