Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Throw it Out_1 Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Throw it Out_1 Whispers filled the room. “So they weren’t even invited!” Eyes looking at the Zhu family were filled with disdain and mockery.
Hearing the murmurs around her, Zhu ii lowered her gaze but was in fact staring fiercely in the direction of Xiao Wanxue, her handkerchief almost twisted into a rope.
That cheap woman, once my brother gets his hands on you, see how I’ll deal with you!
And that silly Ninth Sister Yang, who actually caused to lose face in public, she really deserves to die!
Madam Zhu Ding’s face flushed with embarrassnt, and she looked sowhat at a loss.
“Wan Xue, you mustn’t be rude!” Lady Xiao scolded her daughter, though her face held not a trace of bla. “A few days ago, Doctor Luo ca to invite your father, and it just so happened that County Lord Zhu was there. Presumably, County Lord Zhu admires Doctor Luo’s good reputation, and thus ca to attend the feast.”
Yang ngchen was secretly delighted. Lady Xiao’s words seed to excuse the Zhu family, but in reality, they reconfird that the Zhu family had indeed co uninvited!
Xiao Wanxue nodded obediently, “Mother is right to correct , Wan Xue will definitely bear it in mind!”
Beckoning Yang ngchen over, Lady Xiao smiled benevolently. “Such a smart, capable, dignified, and generous girl, I liked you the mont I saw you. As this is our first eting, take this bracelet to wear for fun.” She removed the white jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it on Yang ngchen’s.
The white jade bracelet was clear and flawless, and Yang ngchen could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary item, so she quickly tried to refuse. “This jade bracelet is too valuable, I cannot accept it!”
“No matter how valuable the bracelet is, it’s still an inanimate object, not as good as what one truly desires.” Seeing that Yang ngchen insisted on refusing, Lady Xiao feigned sternness, “One must not refuse a gift from an elder!”
Yang ngchen had no choice but to accept and thanked her repeatedly.
Lady Xiao’s gaze was tender, and her face was always filled with a kind and loving warmth.
Taking Yang ngchen by the hand, Xiao Wanxue warmly invited her to visit their mansion, devoid of the cold sarcasm she showed towards Zhu ii.
Yang ngchen hit it off with Xiao Wanxue and promised she would visit the Xiao Mansion when she had the ti.
As Lady Xiao had the highest status and was very popular, other ladies also gave Yang ngchen valuable gifts and continuously praised her for being well-read and well-mannered, saying it was no wonder Doctor Luo treasured her as if she were his own daughter.
Hearing the crowd’s praise and love for Yang ngchen and seeing the valuable gifts she received, Zhu ii was full of jealousy and unwillingness.
Madam Zhu Ding kept her head down, her face expression unclear.
“This humble one pays respects to Ms. Yang.”
Suddenly, Shopkeeper Luo arrived and gave Yang ngchen a bow, his sharp gaze coldly sweeping across everyone present before finally stopping on Madam Zhu Ding and Zhu ii. “The master heard that Ms. Yang was being bullied and specially ordered to throw out those who don’t know manners! Bring people here!”
Two robust maidservants imdiately ca over and started dragging Madam Zhu Ding and Zhu ii out.
Everyone’s faces changed, for Shopkeeper Luo was Doctor Luo’s personal attendant, and even Magistrate Xiao had to show him so respect. Now, he treated Yang ngchen with such reverence, which clearly showed how highly Doctor Luo valued this humble country girl.
Yang ngchen watched silently, saying nothing, her heart filled with emotion.
“Ninth Sister Yang, after all, we co from the sa village, how could you…” Madam Zhu Ding yelled loudly.
“Gag them!”
Upon Shopkeeper Luo’s command, two old maids produced stinking cloths from sowhere and forcefully stuffed them into the mouths of the Zhu mother and daughter.
With a foolish gaze fixed on Cheng Siyuan, who stood beside Shopkeeper Luo, Zhu ii’s eyes were filled with tenderness and yearning.
However, Cheng Siyuan only had eyes for Yang ngchen. He didn’t even glance at Zhu ii, which filled her with even deeper hatred towards Yang ngchen.
As a child, Ninth Sister Yang was dimwitted and unattractive, while she was clever and agile. Yet, Brother Siyuan only played with Ninth Sister Yang and ignored her completely.
Later, when Ninth Sister Yang beca an idiot, she rose to be the daughter of an official family. She thought she would finally be with Brother Siyuan. But unexpectedly, Brother Siyuan beca engaged to soone else. He still cared for that idiot Ninth Sister Yang, often bringing her treats, while he was blind to her deep affection.
Her parents and brother said Brother Siyuan was unworthy of her, that she was born to be a young lady. After choosing carefully, she finally settled on Young Master Luo, son of Doctor Luo. In truth, she didn’t want to marry Young Master Luo and beco a young lady. She only wanted to be the wife of Brother Siyuan.
However, Brother Siyuan was blind to her love. All he ever saw, all he ever cared for, was Ninth Sister Yang. She couldn’t fathom what witchery Ninth Sister Yang used to bewitch Brother Siyuan so completely. How could she not feel outraged and poisoned by resentnt?
No matter how much Zhu ii hated Yang ngchen, and no matter how hard she struggled, the maids still carried her out of the Luo Mansion.
“The Luo Mansion does not welco the Zhu family. From now on, if anyone dares to let the Zhu family in again, they shall be sold and cast out!” Shopkeeper Luo swept a glance at the servants of the Luo family, “And you all, standing by doing nothing while Ms. Yang was bullied, shall be fined one month’s silver and receive twenty strokes of the cane!”
“Thank you, Master, for the rcy!” The servants expressed no complaints.
Ms. Yang was very approachable and friendly. During her stay at the guest courtyard, she had never caused them trouble, always empathetic and caring towards them.
Indeed, it was wrong of them to stand by due to their concerns while Ms. Yang was being bullied. Should a similar incident occur in the future, they were determined to staunchly defend Ms. Yang and would not allow her to suffer the slightest grievance.
“Ms. Yang, the Lizheng of Yangliu village, the village head, and your family have arrived. The Master invites Ms. Yang and the guests to proceed to the hall for the ceremony!” said Shopkeeper Luo with a smile to Yang ngchen.
Yang ngchen smiled faintly, “Please tell Uncle Luo that I will bring the guests over shortly.”
“Yes.” Bowing respectfully, Shopkeeper Luo left with Cheng Siyuan.
Watching Yang ngchen, who smiled warmly as she invited everyone to head to the hall, the crowd no longer harbored any disdain.
Not to ntion that everyone falls ill at so point and might seek the exceptional dical skill of Doctor Luo. The power and status of the Luo family alone were not to be trifariously offended. With Doctor Luo so affectionately protecting and supporting Yang ngchen, they were too busy trying to curry favor to even think of causing trouble.
The father and son of County Lord Zhu were desperately trying to forge ties with Doctor Luo, not knowing that Shopkeeper Luo had suddenly asked them to leave the Luo Mansion. Full of confusion and upon seeing the ejected Madam Zhu Ding and her daughter, together with the scornful glances from the two maids, they realized it was these fools who had spoiled their plans and were infuriated.
Madam Zhu Ding was pale and dared not speak. She knew her husband had gone through great efforts to forge a connection with Doctor Luo. Now that things had gone awry, it was no wonder he was angry.
Zhu ii, however, was in a daze, allowing her mother to tug her along as they sheepishly followed the father and son of County Lord Zhu in their departure.
anwhile, Yang ngchen led the female family mbers into the hall, which was full of distinguished guests. The village head, the Lizheng and his wife, as well as the Yang family, had all arrived.
Magistrate Xiao Hongtao, who was hosting the ceremony, announced loudly, “The ntorship ritual will now comnce!”
After assisting Doctor Luo to the main seat, Yang Cheng’an knelt before him, “Master above, please accept your disciple’s three kowtows!” He respectfully knocked his head on the floor three tis and then received a cup of tea from Shopkeeper Luo, which he presented to Doctor Luo with both hands.
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