Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon Chapter 123 - 123: Making It Clear

Chapter 123: Making It Clear

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Aunt Fang was just speaking enthusiastically, but upon seeing Gu Zi erge, she smiled coyly, portraying an image of both tender compliance and an aversion to confrontation.

“Why do you city folks speak so harshly? When did I spread rumors about your family? I don’t tell lies.”

Her shifty eyes were watchful of every movent around her, as if prepared at any mont to defa or incite anyone.

She looked as if she was ready to slander or incite anyone at any ti.

She already had an appearance that liked to stir up trouble. How could she hope to feign a rational deanor?

Observing her performance, Gu Zit s lips curled with a disdainful smile. Her acting skills were truly poor.

“What ‘city people’ or ‘country folk’? Which city dweller, when tracing back a generation or two, isn’t from the countryside?”

Gu Zits words initially surprised the surrounding won, but they soon echoed their agreent. Indeed, weren’t city dwellers originally from rural areas too? Unexpectedly, Gu Zi wasn’t as aloof as other city visitors usually were. She didn’t consider herself superior.

Nonetheless, they still felt Gu Zi had gone too far; she shouldn’t have prevented her younger sister-in-law from going ho no matter what.

But people are like this; they say anything behind your back, but in person, they have many reservations.

Gu Zi was Su Shen’s woman. Several villages relied on Su Shen to lead a good life. No one dared to directly accuse Gu Zi of being malicious.

Soone stepped forward to diate, trying to please Gu Zi, “After all, Su Jing is Su Shen’s real sister. Aunt Fang might have misunderstood. She speaks her mind and is straightforward. Please don’t take it to heart.”

“That’s right. That’s how it is in our village. Say what you need to say, and once it’s spoken, everyone forgets about it.”

“Indeed, this wasn’t a big deal to begin with. Let’s just disperse for now.” Seeing everyone speak up for her, Aunt Fang felt even more at ease.

What if she could speak well as a city visitor? Not understanding the social rules of village life ant that she couldn’t win people’s hearts.

Although these words didn’t outright accuse Gu Zi of malice, those who understood knew that it was more unsettling than directly labeling soone as malicious.

Gu Zi didn’t retaliate, knowing that everyone had clarified that their comnts weren’t heartfelt. If she were to retaliate, she’d appear petty.

Gu Zi perfectly understood but wore a faint smile, composed and calm.

After the won who were trying to reconcile finished speaking, she finally chid in, “What you said makes sense. I didn’t co out here to argue. But Aunt Fang, on the day you witnessed everything, why didn’t you clarify things then?”

People often don’t rember what they’ve said but easily rember what others have said. That’s why rumors and gossip can beco formidable invisible weapons.

Understanding the importance of clarification, Gu Zi had the chance to address it in person. Even if others didn’t understand, she’d feel much more relieved by speaking the truth.

When you dare to refute, those who want to slander you will be more wary before attempting to discredit you.

Aunt Fang sneered, “How didn’t I clarify? You were planning to set the dogs on us. Dare you say you didn’t?”

Gu Zi smiled slightly, “I indeed intended to set the dozs loose, but on that day,

when Tian Hai ca to deliver apples, I didn’t let him in. How did that turn into not allowing Su Jing in? Did you see Su Jing that day?”

“Th-that Tian Hai represents Su Jing, doesn’t he? You didn’t let Tian Hai in; it implies you look down on Su Jing!” Aunt Fang felt her argunt was rational and argued loudly.

This statent evoked murmurs from the crowd. It turned out that Aunt Fang had exaggerated things.

But so people believed Aunt Fangs logic was reasonable. “Yes, Tian Hai is Su Jing’s boyfriend. You didn’t let him in; it indeed seems that way, so it’s easy to misunderstand.”

Aunt Fang, emboldened by soone siding with her, insisted, “Exactly! Seeing is believing!”

There wasn’t a ripple in Gu Zi’s bright eyes; she continued, “On that day, I was alone at ho. When Tian Hai knocked, firstly, he didn’t say Su Jing sent him to deliver the fruits. Secondly, in such a situation, any sensible man knows to avoid suspicion. So why would he insist on entering?”

Her tone was gentle, her words articulate, and her speech, calm and clear. After her remarks, she exuded a composed elegance, displaying an air of dignity..