There are no secrets in the village. Whenever someone stirs up trouble, it never takes more than two days before everyone knows about it. The gossip spreads far and wide, covering ten villages and eight towns.
Just like the scandal Zhou Yingmei caused in the Old Zhou family years ago, it was known to all. It’s not a secret that after falling out of favor, she and her mother were chased to live on the outskirts of the mountain.
So, this time, when the mother and daughter were seen, the relatives could hardly conceal their interest.
Wufu frowned; she didn’t like these prying eyes and the anticipation of watching a spectacle.
Old Lady Zhou didn’t like it either; in fact, she was angry and annoyed. People are naturally curious, but she felt humiliated by the relatives’ scrutinizing looks, and she regretted agreeing to let them come to the banquet at her youngest son’s insistence.
It’s so embarrassing!
"It’s crowded here. Big Sister-in-law Lu, take them to sit on the main house’s side. The feast will start soon," Old Lady Zhou tried to keep her tone even.
Madam Lu pretended not to hear and stayed put. She wanted to enjoy the show and it would be too cheap to let them go now.
Seeing this, Old Lady Zhou immediately sent a cold glare her way.
Madam Lu glanced at her mother, Old Lady Lu, and blinked.
Old Lady Lu and the others had already regained their composure after seeing the attire of Wufu and her party. Now, recalling that Wufu didn’t bow and pay respects to Old Lady Zhou upon entering, she said,
"You have good fortune, indeed. Look at your granddaughter, so delicate and graceful. She’s so distinguished; one might mistake her for a young lady from a noble family," Old Lady Lu said with a smile. "But, there’s a lack of proper manners here. How come she hasn’t paid her respects to you yet?"
Old Lady Lu’s critique made Old Lady Zhou’s smile instantly crumble. That so-called praise was worse than none at all. First, the comment about Wufu being like a noble young lady only served to remind everyone of her background. And then mentioning the lack of manners—wasn’t that because of her birth circumstances? With a mother with no sense of shame, how could her manners be any good?
Old Lady Zhou’s mouth twitched slightly, and her eyes grew colder when she looked at Madam Lu and Wufu.
On such a joyful day as her youngest son’s wedding, these few wretches were ruining her mood. How could she not be angry?
Madam Zhou was not foolish. After hearing Old Lady Lu’s words, she subconsciously looked towards Wufu.
Wufu gave her a calm glance, then turned her gaze toward the old lady sitting beside Old Lady Zhou, dressed in date-red, with her hair coiled into a bun and adorned with a silver hairpin, her face bearing a resemblance to Madam Lu—just as sharp and mean-looking.
Just from her remarks, it was clear she was one to stir trouble!
"Wufu..." seeing the expression on Wufu’s face, Madam Zhou’s heart skipped a beat.
Wufu said, "Mother, let’s go take our seats."
She completely disregarded Old Lady Lu’s words, not taking them to heart.
That old woman wasn’t even worth it!
Old Lady Lu’s face stretched long with displeasure—who was this, to dare disregard her?
She had heard from her daughter that this minx was unruly and unteachable, and it was true. Looking at her attitude, it seemed like the beam was set crooked, so the lower beams were probably askew too.
Today, if she did not bow her head, she wouldn’t know the meaning of respect for elders.
Old Lady Lu signaled her eldest daughter-in-law.
Eldest Sister-in-law Lu immediately said to Madam Lu, "Little sister, why don’t you get a Little Bun? On such a joyous day, the younger ones should always pay respects to their elders. Have you forgotten even this?"
Wufu narrowed her eyes—kowtow?
Was the implication that she should kneel to Old Lady Zhou?
Heh, so Madam Lu was scheming, and even enlisted her family to help, aiming at her?