Thirteenth Lady's Comback: Her Everyday Life as a Bystander-Chapter 314 - 24: Master of Courting Disaster (Part 1) (Second Update)
A few young ladies blushed as they stood up, even Bai Lili pretended to be somewhat embarrassed. Susu glanced at Yue Baiyou who remained seated, her eyes flickering.
"Miss Yue, why not join Miss Qin and the others for a stroll in the garden? The fresh air will do you good and broaden your mind."
Yue Baiyou naturally sensed the sarcasm in Susu’s words. She didn’t want to bear the looks that seemed eager to eat her alive, but she was really unwilling to let Su Shi off just like that.
She was now suspicious that Bai Lili had deceived her. What Chaotic Heart? Perhaps it wasn’t as she said, she just wanted to provoke Su Shi and have them fight like snipe and clam so that Bai Lili could gain the profit.
Damn it, she just resented having lost contact with her superiors recently, otherwise, she’d really want to rip Bai Lili’s face off.
But no, something must have happened above, and it was a critical moment to redeem the Sixth Prince. She still needed to fight for the Bai Family.
She wasn’t afraid of offending Susu; after all, her identity was still quite useful. If not for Mrs. Zhao’s interference, those present with their ability to distort facts, at least a few pots of excrement would have been thrown on Su Shi, making her notorious.
"Time is not on my side!"
Yue Baiyou was about to agree when she saw Bai Lili staring at her indifferently, her gaze as if looking at a dead person.
Yue Baiyou was startled. She had seen Bai Lili’s ruthlessness. If she believed Yue Baiyou was no longer useful, she would certainly kill to silence her.
Previously, she hadn’t been afraid, but now all her secret contacts had disappeared without a trace. She was as weak as a headless fly, and there was no way to escape the giant web woven by Bai Lili, the black widow.
Yue Baiyou thought quickly, then showed a slightly embarrassed shyness, "I’ll just stay here and accompany my sister-in-law and the ladies."
Then seeing everyone looking at her, she lowered her head and muttered, "I’m not young anymore, listening to the ladies talk is a way to gain experience, I can’t play like a little girl anymore."
Hearing these words, regardless of others’ expressions, Susu couldn’t help but admire her thick-skinned and reckless attitude.
But could it be that this young lady is ready for a showdown with her?
In this public setting, reminding the ladies that she’s already this old and still not spoken for, implying that Susu as a sister-in-law isn’t paying her much attention.
As for the fact that Susu just arrived in Hami not long ago, and had only been married to Hong Sheng for three months, who would care? As long as there’s a reason to smear her, it’s enough.
Yue Baiyou’s thoughts were that rumors arise from nothing; as long as they could defame Susu, some people would believe it.
Even if Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qin were bound by favors not to look after her, if Su Shi’s reputation stink, wouldn’t they harbor doubts in their hearts?
And right now, it just took someone to add fuel to the fire at the right moment.
Everyone’s thoughts were turning quickly, wondering who would step up, when they saw Madam Bai understandingly smile: "Indeed, Miss Yue is already eighteen, it really wouldn’t be appropriate to join in the mischief with these few playful ones, listening to us discuss household matters would be good preparation for the future as well."
Then she addressed several girls including her daughter and niece, "Bringing you here was to pay respects to Mrs. Qin and broaden your horizons. If you can learn a bit of Mrs. Qin’s poise, it would be endlessly beneficial. Who would have thought your luck would allow you to see Mrs. Zhao and Miss Qin today. Following Miss Qin, no more mischief."
Her words expressed both affection for the children and flattery for Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Zhao, and Miss Qin.
Everyone knew she was buttering them up, yet her sincerity made it pleasant to the ear.
The girls were accustomed to playing together and, despite some resentment towards Bai Lili, they obediently nodded in agreement. Then they excused themselves to Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qin, following Qin Miaozhen out.
Once the girls left, Liu Madam, who hadn’t said much since entering but was always incisive with her words, sighed.
"It seems like just a second ago, they were little babies in our arms, and now they’ve turned into young ladies; looking at them and then at Madam Su, one can’t help but feel one’s age."
Among those present, she was the eldest, and there were two granddaughters among the girls, both around thirteen or fourteen.
Upon hearing her mention herself, Susu gently smiled: "I imagine this lady was quite the beauty in her youth. Your current attire doesn’t show age at all; one might believe you’re the mother of those young ladies."
Unexpectedly, Susu, who previously didn’t mince her words, could now speak so gently and softly, which made everyone upset.
Wow, don’t back down, keep tearing! 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qin, you might not believe it, but she’s putting on an act!
Yue Baiyou gritted her teeth harder.
Impossible!
She clearly carried the sachet of Chaotic Heart, with its strong fragrance. Although there was no Inverted Golden Bell effect at that moment, Su Shi had at least smelled the flower scent of Inverted Golden Bell for half a month.
Bai Lili said that with the smell in the body, the toxin in the fragrance would spread, as long as she smelled the Chaotic Heart scent again, she would lose control of her emotions.
But now, Su Shi’s mood was getting better and the initial irritable atmosphere had entirely vanished.
Her current behavior made Yue Baiyou more convinced that Bai Lili had exaggerated the effect of the Chaotic Heart, she had been deceived!
And Liu Madam responded to Susu with a smile to Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qin: "No wonder you two like her, Madam Su really has a sweet mouth. Though I’m old, I was also charming in my youth, loving flowers and powder in those days, and dressed up today for fear of being laughed at by the young ones."
Liu Madam, clearly a wise elder, didn’t want to confront Susu directly, leaving Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qin with an aggressive impression.
Madam Bai inwardly cursed the old fox, giving Madam Jiang a glance. Madam Jiang looked troubled, but with leverage held by Mrs. Bai, she was forced to speak.
"My family name is Zhang, my husband and Commander Hong are colleagues. I’m a few years older than Madam Su, and shamelessly call you Sister Su. I don’t believe the gossip outside, and Sister Su shouldn’t be bothered; the pure will be cleared."
Without waiting for Susu to speak, Yue Baiyou seemed somewhat embarrassed by Madam Jiang’s words, fumbling and accidentally knocked over the teacup.
In the blink of an eye. Before anyone could react, a maid with a simple look behind Yue Baiyou dashed out, standing between Yue Baiyou and the tea table. Her clothes quickly soaked, but she preserved Yue Baiyou’s attire.
Susu smiled lightly at Yue Baiyou: You thought you could stir the pot and run? A bit too late.
"Linlang, are you hurt? Thanks to your quick reaction, otherwise, if Miss Yue got hurt, I’d be heavily at fault, and you’ll be rewarded when we return."
Hearing Susu’s question, Linlang gave a simple smile, "This servant has thick skin, no problem..."
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