Lady Zhou smiled, but the warmth didn’t reach her eyes, "Of course, no matter what the little girl has done, as long as she knows her mistakes and can change, she’s still a good child. I’ll give Lady Yun this face, but I hope you’ll educate her properly in the future. Otherwise, if something happens again, she won’t meet an owner as easygoing as I am." Every word was laced with sarcasm.
Yun Shu’s face stiffened, and she quickly put on an apologetic smile, "Then, thank you very much. One of these days, I’ll bring Ah Xian to apologize in person."
Lady Zhou scoffed, "No need. With that time, better have Miss Kang cultivate her character and virtues."
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But she had to swallow this anger.
Today’s banquet ended on an unpleasant note. Lady Zhou, as the hostess, was particularly repulsed deep down. This Yun Family, completely unreasonable, utterly disgusting. I heard Old Zhou mention nominating Yun Shen for the national top ten most influential people; how ridiculous that such a man could qualify. When I get back, I’ll talk to Old Zhou and have Yun Shen’s name removed.
Lady Song took Song Yiren, who was still in a daze, to say goodbye to Lady Zhou first, then went to bid farewell to Zhuang Xiyue.
Zhuang Xiyue glanced at the bewildered Song Yiren and curled her lips, "Nianci, don’t just focus on beauty treatments and card games. Pay more attention to your children. Otherwise, if something bad happens in the future, you’ll regret it too late."
Lady Song felt a chill in her heart but replied politely, "The youngster is young and ignorant. Once we get home, I will discipline her strictly. Yueyue, I apologize for the laugh."
Zhuang Xiyue’s eyes grew cooler, and without another glance at them, she turned to leave, "Just this once, it won’t happen again."
Lady Song, watching Zhuang Xiyue’s retreating figure, clenched her teeth silently before yanking Song Yiren away.
Once they were in the car, Lady Song raised her hand and slapped Song Yiren across the face. Song Yiren, suddenly coming to her senses, covered her face in disbelief, "Mom, why did you hit me?"
Lady Song glared at her icily, "Do you think we’re all fools? Can’t we see such childish tricks?"
Song Yiren panicked and lowered her head, "Mom... what are you talking about? I don’t understand a word."
Lady Song, furious, slapped her back, "You’re driving me to my death, how could I have given birth to such a foolish daughter? It’s clear as day that you were behind it, who else are you trying to fool? You’re just like a clown jumping up and down, I’m embarrassed for you."
Song Yiren exclaimed, "How could that be?"
Lady Song scoffed coldly, "You think you’re so clever, but you’re actually beyond stupid. Lady Yan saw through your tricks early on. She warned me just now to be stricter with you. And you still want to marry Yan Song? Keep dreaming."
The more Lady Song thought about it, the angrier she became. After so many years of planning, it was all falling apart. She understood Lady Yan very well, a smart and cunning woman. Such a person should never be crossed, and they despise nothing more than those who think they are clever.
Song Yiren turned pale with shock, "How could this happen?" She grabbed Lady Song’s arm and sobbed, "Mom, what should I do?"
Lady Song calmed down and spoke sharply, "You still have the nerve to cry? Shut up and tell me everything that happened, there might still be a chance to turn things around."
Song Yiren immediately recounted everything, including her conversation with Kang Jinxian, and then pleaded with Lady Song, "Mom, I didn’t expect things to turn out this way, I really regret it now, you have to help me."
Lady Song jabbed her forehead fiercely, "How could I have such a foolish daughter? That Kang Jinxian obviously led you on purpose, making you attack Ji Yunya, and you foolishly fell for it. Do you have a brain? You were completely used by her, I told you to stay away from her, you can tell she’s nothing but trouble, but you never listened."
Then, with a cold smile, "That Kang Jinxian got what she deserved, being counter-used by Ji Yunya. She brought this ending upon herself."
Giving Song Yiren a cold stare, Lady Song’s voice was freezing, "This matter isn’t beyond repair; tomorrow you’ll accompany me to visit Lady Yan in person to mediate, and you will apologize to Ji Yunya yourself."
Song Yiren screamed instantly, "No, why should I apologize to her? I’d rather die than do that."
Lady Song glared at her with chilling intensity, "Fine, I’ll kill you right now, then, to save you from causing me any more trouble."
Song Yiren immediately begged, "Mom, I can’t stand Brother Yan liking someone else. To ask me to apologize to her, I just can’t do it."