Chapter 593: Chapter 544, Warning_1 Chapter 593: Chapter 544, Warning_1 Madam Li was fuming with rage upon learning of the incident at the main gate. She sympathized with her sister-in-law’s difficulties within the Yang Family, and considered herself generous towards them and her three children, never expecting them to sche against her own offspring.
It had started with Yang Hongrui clinging to her daughter, and now, before Miss Su’s very eyes, Xiujun had shalessly compromised herself. The girl wanted to ruin the advantageous marriage arrangent between Wenkai and Miss Su—an act truly deserving of condemnation!
Madam Li summoned the Yan Family’s maid: “Have soone guard the courtyard. Before we leave the Li Residence, Xiujun is not allowed to step out of the courtyard.”
Having given this instruction, Madam Li managed to compose herself, and re-erged before the others with a smile.
Today was the joyous wedding day of Zi Xuan, and she, as the aunt, could not let the Li Family lose face.
After the bride was taken away, Su Shiyu sat for a while, then stood up and said she wished to leave.
Daohua didn’t insist on her staying. Although Yang Xiujun hadn’t managed to falsely accuse her fourth brother, the sight might still have disgusted Miss Su like swallowing a fly.
Daohua escorted Su Shiyu to Chuihua Gate and handed her over to Su Hongxin. After watching them leave, she turned and went back to the guest courtyard where she was staying.
Upon returning to the courtyard, Daohua saw the maid guarding the entrance, aware it was Madam Li’s doing. She said nothing and went straight to Yang Xiujun’s room.
Yang Xiujun, feeling disgraced and worried about incurring Madam Li’s displeasure, cried from fear and frustration. At that mont, her eyes red and swollen, her body shook with sobs as Daohua entered the room.
When Xiujun’s maid spotted Daohua, she quickly said, “Sister Yiyi, please reason with our miss. She’s been crying for hours; what if she ruins her eyes?”
Daohua glanced at the maid, then at Yang Xiujun who was dabbing her tears while sneaking glances at her. Without a word, she sat down in a chair and spoke indifferently, “If her eyes are spoiled, she has only herself to bla.”
At these words, Yang Xiujun stared at Daohua in shock, unable to believe she would say such a thing.
Indeed, since Xiujun had co to the Yan Family on account of Madam Yan’s favor, Daohua had taken good care of her, even when she inappropriately went to Daohua to plead for Yang Hongrui, Daohua had simply served tea and sent her away, never embarrassing her.
Ignoring Xiujun’s astonishnt, Daohua continued, “The Yang Family is, after all, an aristocratic family, where children should be taught etiquette and decorum from an early age. But today, cousin, your behavior has truly been an eye-opener.”
These words were unsparing, leaving Yang Xiujun staring at Daohua, taking a while to co back to her senses.
Regaining her composure, tears soon brimd in Xiujun’s eyes as she said with a sobbing voice, “Sister Yiyi, please believe , I didn’t do it on purpose, soone pushed …”
Daohua raised her hand to interrupt, “Cousin Xiujun, no one is a fool, don’t treat the Yan Family with the sa tricks you use in the Yang Family’s inner chambers.”
Hearing this, Yang Xiujun looked extrely embarrassed, bit her lip and stopped acting pitiful, looking self-mockingly at Daohua: “Sister Yiyi, you’ve always looked down on , haven’t you?”
“To please our grandmother, you seem nice to on the surface, but I can feel your aloofness and politeness, you have never truly cared for .”
Daohua couldn’t help but laugh scornfully, “Cousin Xiujun, sotis I really don’t understand what’s going on in your head. In your eyes, is sincerity so cheap?”
“Before our aunt’s hocoming, we had never t, rely knowing each other’s nas as strangers. You’ve been here for a month or two, and you expect to be sincere?”
“Furthermore, before expecting sincerity from others, shouldn’t you be sincere yourself first? It’s you who speaks ambiguously, it’s you who shakes her head in ignorance upon questioning, have you ever been sincere to anyone? Don’t always think about getting sothing for nothing.”
“Most people in this world chase a lifeti and may not find even one or two confidants. Cousin Xiujun, you are impressive, wanting sincere treatnt right from the start. Do you think you are silver?”
Yang Xiujun was left speechless by Daohua’s words, and after a long silence, she looked up and asked, “Sister Yiyi, please just tell plainly your reason for coming here.”
Daohua had no intention to beat around the bush and directly said, “The Yan Family will not form a marriage alliance with the Yang Family. Please cousin, restrain yourself and avoid misunderstandings, lest it embarrass us all. The affection among relatives has its limits and can’t withstand excessive strain.”
Xiujun’s body swayed, and with a mocking laugh, she retorted, “I wasn’t aware the Yan Family is now under Sister Yiyi’s control. A maiden who ddles in her brother’s marital affairs, aren’t you afraid of being laughed at for saying such things?”
Daohua coldly laughed, “Speaking of being laughable, I’m certainly not as accomplished as Cousin Xiujun. Today’s farce is not sothing anyone can pull off.”
“If it weren’t to avoid upsetting grandmother, I wouldn’t want to be involved in your ss at all. I’m sitting here talking to you out of consideration for our aunt’s face. If this were brought to the elders, do you think our aunt would still feel comfortable visiting her maiden ho?”
With that, Daohua rose to her feet.
“Xiujun, my cousin, you should think carefully before you act. Don’t only consider yourself; think about your aunt and Cousin Hongrui as well.”
“I’ve heard that your family had a tough ti at the Yang Family and things have only improved in the last two years. The reason why, you must be very clear about,” she continued.
“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you, and end up scheming against them. If things get out of hand, beware that you don’t end up losing more than you tried to steal and return to your forr plight.”
“Furthermore, in light of your actions today, I will suggest to my father that we lessen the tis we invite Cousin Hongrui to our ho and let him spend more ti studying at the Academy.”
“I have said my piece, and now it’s up to you to heed it or not,” she concluded.
Having finished, she stepped out of the room.
As soon as Daohua left, Yang Xiujun collapsed to the floor, feeling a chilling dread. Sister Yiyi’s words of warning felt like a bucket of ice water poured over her head, making her instantly realize the precarious situation she, her mother, and brother were in.
Their mother was able to return to her maiden ho for recuperation, and her brother could study at Wangyue Academy, all because they were in Uncle’s good graces. Without their support, the Yang Family would surely revert to treating them as they did before.
The maid was startled and hurried over to help her. Touching her mistress’s ice-cold hand, the maid was terrified but didn’t dare to offer words of comfort.
She hadn’t expected the usually amiable Miss Yan to be so frightening when angered.
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Elsewhere, Yan Wenkai personally escorted the Su siblings out of the Li Residence’s main gate and then followed the Su Family’s carriage for a while.
To have a private word with Su Shiyu in the carriage, he deliberately had Wentao take Hongxin ahead.
Yan Wenkai stood outside the carriage window and whispered, “Sister Su, don’t take what happened with Cousin Xiujun to heart. Rest assured, I’ll protect what’s mine in the future.”
Upon hearing this, Su Shiyu couldn’t help but laugh out loud, opening up a corner of the carriage curtain and looking askance at Yan Wenkai, “Tell , what would you do if your cousin accidentally bumped into you today?”
Yan Wenkai laughed, “That’s an impossibility.”
Su Shiyu persisted, “I’m talking about ‘what if’.”
With utmost confidence, Yan Wenkai replied, “There are no ‘what ifs.’ If I can’t even dodge a frail woman after all my years of martial training, then it would all have been in vain.”
Su Shiyu pursed her lips, smiling.
Yan Wenkai was montarily captivated by her smile and was stared at by Su Shiyu, causing him to scratch his head sheepishly, “Uh… Did your family tell you about asking for your hand in marriage?”
Su Shiyu blushed with a mix of embarrassnt and modesty, pulling the carriage curtain down.
Seeing her reaction, Wenkai felt anxious and lifted the carriage curtain himself.
Startled, Su Shiyu exclaid, “What are you doing? Put it down quickly. If others see, they will gossip.”
Yan Wenkai quickly replied, “Sister Su, just a few words.”
Su Shiyu peered outside the carriage, “Then speak quickly.”
Yan Wenkai said, “Sister Su, I may not match up to those sons of aristocratic families right now, but you can be sure I will work hard. If you marry , I will make sure you have a good life.”
Listening to his shaless confession, Su Shiyu felt a mix of embarrassnt and sweetness. Not wanting Yan Wenkai to see her flustered, she pushed his hand away and quickly let the carriage curtain down.
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