wouldn't have caused such a stir."Song Xining suddenly remembered something, let out a snort, and was very angry, gritting her teeth: "A Yao, I attended a gathering yesterday. Guess what Many people e...— Xuan Yi, what's going on

No sooner had the voice fallen than Gu Xuanyi's whole body stiffened. It was her aunt's voice.

When it came to her aunt, she recalled the last time she had a dispute with Gu Xuanying. Her aunt had watched the entire thing, and in the end, she was punished by her mother to kneel in the ancestral hall, reflecting on her mistakes before the ancestors. She was confined for half a month and also copied the family rules twenty times.

This was the first time she had ever been punished so severely in her entire life.

Aunt Three was as frightening to her as Uncle Three, both were not people to be trifled with.

She slowly turned her head and saw her aunt standing a few steps away, watching them expressionlessly. She instantly wilted, completely losing the domineering look she had moments before, meekly like a cat, hurriedly bowing and stammering, "Aunt Three."

Li Wan'er saw Meng Jin Yao and immediately forgot to cry. She didn't know if her previous words had been heard by Meng Jin Yao. If they were heard, Meng Jin Yao probably wouldn't let her off easy later. She had suspected that Meng Jin Yao had instructed Gu Xuanyi to make things difficult for her, but now seeing Meng Jin Yao's expressionless face, she knew this matter was definitely not Meng Jin Yao's doing.

She bowed with trepidation: "Greetings, Madam."

Meng Jinyao asked in a soft voice, "What are you two doing"

Gu Xuanyi still remembered vividly the punishment she had received last time, so she didn't dare to take any risks. She quickly said before Li Wan'er could reply: "Third Aunt, here's what happened. I bumped into Madam Li at a bend just now and hit my forehead directly. At first, I thought Madam Li did it on purpose, so I argued with her, but it seems she was unintentional."

Meng Jinyáo looked at Li Yiniang and asked in a soft voice, "Li Yiniang, is this really as the eldest daughter said"

Li Wan'er was afraid that Gu Xuanyi would bring up her previous words later, so she dared not say that Gu Xuanyi was lying. She hurriedly nodded and said, "Replying to Madam, what the eldest lady said is true. Just now, this servant hurried away and accidentally bumped into the eldest lady."

Seeing that both parties were unwilling to tell the truth, it was clear they didn't want to continue entangled in this matter. Meng Jin Yao didn't want to get involved either, so she spoke softly: "Since it was an accident, let's just drop it." Her gaze fell on Gu Xuanyi, "Xuanyi, you shouldn't keep holding on either."

Gu Xuanyi nodded in response: "Yes, Aunt San."

Meng Jinyáo said again, "Then everyone disperse, do what you need to do."

The two of them agreed and didn't dare to stay any longer, walking directly in opposite directions.

However, Gu Xuanyi left with a smile. But thinking that Li Yiniang was the favored concubine of her third brother, she felt uneasy and blamed herself for her impulsive behavior in anger just now.

The next moment, she remembered overhearing her parents' conversation last night. They said that her third brother had been punished to confinement again, copying the "Classic of Filial Piety" fifty times, and had lost his uncle's favor. This title of Prince was probably not going to be his for long, so she felt relieved.

But Li Wan'er left with a heart full of grievances. At first, when the neighbors knew she was going to be the concubine of Changxing Hou's son, everyone said her good days had come, and they all envied her for enjoying wealth and honor in the Hou Mansion. But when she arrived at the mansion, she realized that a lowly concubine was only a notch above a servant, also half a servant. Every master could bully her.

Ying Dong glanced at the two who were running in opposite directions, and whispered: "Madam, the eldest lady is quite likable this time. Although a servant like me says so, it's a bit schadenfreude, but I just find Li shi's gentle and weak appearance, always shedding tears, unpleasant."

Meng Jinyao agreed and said, "Indeed, quite endearing."

Ning Dong said again, "However, with the eldest Miss's cowardly and bullying nature, she only bullies the weak, and treats every weakling who displeases her equally. Often, this makes people dislike her. I don't know how Madam brought her up. A good young lady has been raised into this personality."

Meng Jin Yao replied softly, "Being spoiled like this will make her this way. She can't bear any grievance or loss. Isn't Meng Jin Yu the same But she seems better than Meng Jin Yu. She is openly bad, while Meng Jin Yu is secretly bad.

When it comes to Meng Jinyu, her brows furrow, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes. She changes the subject: "The sun's gotten quite strong at this hour. Let's head back."

Ning Dong replied, "Yes.

Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Chéng Yù Xiān.

Gu Xiuming was confined and punished to copy "The Book of Filial Piety." He felt resentful and stifled, but he dared not disobey. Because when the confinement ended, his father would definitely check if he had copied it properly. If he found that Gu Xiuming hadn't copied or had copied less, he would surely bring even harsher punishment.

He couldn't help it, he could only scribble furiously, transforming his grief and anger into speed. As he copied, his mind gradually returned to peace.

Suddenly, the study door was pushed open from outside, and a beautiful figure rushed in.

Gu Xiumin's copying stopped abruptly. He put down the brush in his hand, looked up, and saw a tear-streaked face before him. He was taken aback and took a good look at his beloved girl.

Only to see Li Wan'er's eyes were red and tears streaming down her face, with a red mark on her forehead. On her fair face, there was clearly visible a slap mark, judging by the size of it, she was hit by a woman.

The only woman in the mansion who has a grudge against Wan'er is Meng Jinyang.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiaming's anger flared, hatred surging in his eyes, and his heart ached. He couldn't bear to say a harsh word to Wan'er, yet Meng Jin Yao dared to hit her

Li Wan'er saw that his face was very pale and called out timidly, "Brother Xiuming."

Gus Xiu Ming asked in a low voice, "Waner, is it Meng Jin Yao that wretch"

Li Wan'er uttered a confused "Huh"

"I knew it was that vile Meng Jin Yao! Gu Xiu Ming gritted his teeth with hatred, "That poisonous woman, emboldened by her father's favor, acts recklessly. She doesn't dare to attack me, so she takes it out on you!"

Li Wan'er, upon hearing this, probably understood that he had misunderstood. She hurriedly shook her head and said: "Xiuming gege, it wasn't her, it wasn't her who did it.

Gu Xiuming didn't believe her words, feeling even more distressed by her kindness and thoughtfulness. He softened his tone: "Wan'er, I know you are kind, but you don't have to speak up for her. If it wasn't her, who else would dare to lay a hand on you Could it be that you hit yourself"

Li Wan'er choked back tears and said, "It was the eldest daughter who hit me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiuming was taken aback and asked in bewilderment, "Did your elder sister do it You have no feud with her, why would she hit you"

Li Wan'er choked back tears as she stammered out what had just happened.

Gu Xiuming's face darkened even further upon hearing this. His elder sister had been pampered and spoiled by their stepmother growing up, with a domineering temper. She could truly do such things in a fit of rage. However, Wan'er was the apple of his eye. He couldn't just ignore this because of face, his elder sister hadn't even given him an ounce of respect.

A daughter of a concubine, who never dared to be so presumptuous before him, now dares to climb onto his head

Li Wan'er took out her handkerchief and wiped away the tears on her face, hesitantly asked: "Xiu Ming gege, she is the legitimate daughter of a concubine, you are the legitimate son of the main wife, and also the crown prince. Your status is higher than hers, but she dares to disrespect you and humiliate me. Is it because..." Because...

She hesitated, wanting to speak but afraid to say what was on her mind. She didn't want to upset Gu Xiuming further, who was already in a fit of anger.ously at all. They didn't even speak to me, and Meng Jiayao didn't introduce me to them either. I just sat there like a transparent person the whole time."The abacus of good fortune fell short, and Su...