Wasn’t Lady Yuan so upset that she was bedridden?
Recently, Wang Yongzhu held a snow-viewing banquet and sent an invitation to Lady Yuan. But the Yuan Family declined, saying Lady Yuan hadn’t fully recovered yet.
Is she better now?
Wang Yongzhu wondered, feeling that Lady Yuan’s timing for apologizing was sowhat suspicious.
With the whole city worried about the Horse Farm, if sothing happens, Yuan Majian can’t escape responsibility. Isn’t Lady Yuan concerned? Does she have the mood to apologize?
Even if she wants to apologize, she has to see if others are in the mood to accept it.
Old Granny Zhang also grew suspicious: "If she wanted to apologize, why didn’t she co earlier? She claid to be sick from anger and bedridden; everyone knows she was hiding in sha, unwilling to go out! Why choose this ti? Isn’t her husband managing the Horse Farm? Sothing major happened there, and she has the leisure to visit? Could she be harboring bad intentions?"
Both mother and daughter doubted Lady Yuan’s intentions, but since she was at the door, they couldn’t refuse to let her in. Moreover, only by eting Lady Yuan could they learn why she ca.
Thus, Wang Yongzhu pondered for a mont and nodded, allowing Lady Yuan inside.
If it were a usual day, she would have gone to greet her at the second gate.
But not knowing Lady Yuan’s intentions, Wang Yongzhu simply waited inside.
After a while, they heard the rough maid’s voice: "Miss Gu Yu, Lady Yuan’s here!"
Then the door curtain was lifted, and a mixture of icy snow and a rich scent wafted in.
It wasn’t just Lady Yuan; the Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter ca too.
Both were dressed in brand-new attire, with golden hairpins in their hair, appearing quite opulent.
Lady Yuan looked more composed, wearing a polite smile that concealed her emotions.
The Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter, young and lacking depth, forced a smile. But eting Wang Yongzhu’s gaze, she couldn’t hide the flash of resentnt in her eyes.
However, she quickly adapted, lowering her head and following Lady Yuan, paying respects to Wang Yongzhu: "Greetings, Madam!"
Wang Yongzhu noticed Lady Yuan and her daughter’s tidy makeup, new attire, and even the scent of their Sachets was stronger than others’. Their expressions: one calm, and the other, despite so revealing signs, showed no concern or haste.
Her heart involuntarily skipped a beat.
But fortunately, she’s always composed.
Her face revealed nothing, offering a professional smile: "Lady Yuan, Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter, please, no need for formalities! Take a seat!"
anwhile, she ordered tea and snacks to be served.
After seating, Wang Yongzhu looked deeply concerned at Lady Yuan: "Is Lady Yuan’s health better now? Recently, when I hosted a banquet and sent an invite, I heard Lady Yuan hadn’t fully recovered yet, which worried ."
"Today, seeing your good complexion, it appears you’ve truly recovered!"
Lady Yuan, hearing this and seeing Wang Yongzhu’s innocent, sincerely caring expression, recalled her past humiliation, her lips twitching slightly.
Pressing a hand on the increasingly troubled Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter beside her, she maintained a humble smile and stood to express gratitude: "Thank you for your concern, Madam! I’m much better. Feeling guilty for neglecting Madam earlier, I ca to apologize as soon as I recovered—"
Wang Yongzhu generously waved her hand: "The past is past. I’m not petty; why would I hold a grudge? Besides, our family has just taken over the Horse Farm and will rely heavily on Yuan Majian, so let’s not be too polite!"
Lady Yuan couldn’t tell if she’d learned her lesson or beco cautious.
If Wang Yongzhu spoke like this before, Lady Yuan would have certainly retorted.
Today, however, she appeared ek, without showing anger, continually agreeing with Wang Yongzhu without any temper.
Yet, the Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter’s face turned red, her handkerchief nearly shredded, held back by Lady Yuan.
Seeing Lady Yuan’s flawless deanor, Wang Yongzhu changed the topic.
"Speaking of which, last ti I visited your house, I heard the Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter’s engagent was settled and intended to offer a dowry. Unexpectedly, I ended up buying a maid from your family. I feel sowhat remorseful towards the Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter; today, I’ll make up the dowry."
Turning, she ordered Li Xia: "Bring that huanghuali box from my dressing table."
Li Xia promptly complied.
Lady Yuan quickly declined: "I dare not have Madam go to such expense! Our eldest was spoiled by us, and last ti she misspoke, offending Madam. We’re here to make ands, not seeking Madam’s dowry!"
As she spoke, she pulled out a gift list from her sleeve, intending to hand it to Wang Yongzhu earnestly.
Gu Yu stepped up and received the gift list, handing it to Wang Yongzhu.
Wang Yongzhu smiled, took it, and casually glanced at it, seeing it was rely local specialties and ordinary gifts—many in quantity but of modest value. As a compensatory gift, it seed rather insincere.
While appearing to focus on the gift list, Wang Yongzhu’s eyes subtly observed Lady Yuan and her daughter’s expressions.
As expected, upon receiving and opening the list, she felt Lady Yuan and her daughter’s breaths pause, then quicken with excitent.
While lowering her gaze to the list, Lady Yuan and her daughter fixated on her face, seemingly trying to discern sothing or anticipating sothing.
Wang Yongzhu closed the list, casually setting it aside, smilingly assessing the Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter.
The Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter hadn’t expected Wang Yongzhu to look at her, revealing malicious anticipation caught by Wang Yongzhu.
The Yuan Family’s Eldest Daughter showed a flash of panic but quickly stabilized. Rather than lowering her head, she defiantly t Wang Yongzhu’s gaze.
Wang Yongzhu’s expression suddenly darkened, casually pushing the teacup aside, smashing it to pieces.
This sound startled Lady Yuan and her daughter, anxiously looking at Wang Yongzhu.
Wang Yongzhu, with a naturally round face and always smiling warmly, looked friendly to everyone.
Even when throwing stones or people out, her smile never faded.
But now, her smile restrained, her dark eyes quietly watched them, making Lady Yuan and her daughter’s legs tremble involuntarily.
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