Chapter 478: Shu Yu Exiled Exposed
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Madam Liang’s lips trembled as she shook her head. She pushed Tang Wenqian away and walked quickly to Mrs. Tang. “Say what you just said again, say it again!”
Mrs. Tang didn’t dare to say anything. She was really angry just now. Madam Liang was too good at poking at the sore spot. Every time she did, she poked at her heart. She was already uneasy because of Shu Yu, and the people in the village kept disturbing her during the day. She was not a person with strong endurance, so some words just blurted out.
She took a step back and said softly, “I was angry just now. I didn’t say anything. Don’t take it seriously.”
“What choice of words?” Madam Liang shouted, but her voice quickly lowered subconsciously. “You clearly said that you saw Shu Yu in the prefecture. Shu Yu was also exiled. Exiled?”
This word was too serious. Madam Liang could not help but sway.
No, she couldn’t stay here any longer. She had to go back. She had to go back.
Madam Liang was still carrying the basket of vegetables. At this time, because she almost fell, two of the vegetables fell out.
She turned around and was about to leave. Tang Wenqian was afraid that something would happen to her, so he hurriedly stopped her. “Third Aunt.”
“Go away. I don’t believe what your Mother said.”
Tang Wenqian knew that she believed it, but the words that were said were like water that had been poured out. He could not take them back.
Therefore, he could only calm his mind and look at Madam Liang. He said with a serious expression, “Third Aunt, I don’t care if you believe it or not. This matter is of great importance. Even if you only have doubts in your heart, don’t spread it out. Otherwise, if someone in the family is exiled, not only will the Lu family’s second branch be implicated, but your family will also be implicated.”
Madam Liang’s entire body shivered as she raised her head and glared at Tang Wenqian.
Then, she pushed Tang Wenqian away, opened the courtyard door, and ran out.
Tang Wenqian opened his mouth but could only rub his temples as he watched her back.
Mrs. Tang blamed herself. She promised that she wouldn’t tell anyone, but she couldn’t help it.
She pursed her lips and walked to Tang Wenqian’s side in small steps. She whispered, “Wenqian, I’m sorry. Mother didn’t mean it. She kept belittling you, and I couldn’t help it.”
Tang Wenqian turned around with a serious expression. “Mother, you have to endure it even if you can’t. This time, the third aunt knew. Even if it was for her family, she might still keep the secret. If others find out, then the Lu family will not be the only one in trouble. As the first person to spread the rumors, we won’t be able to get away with it. Mother, even if it’s for our own sake, please hold it in if you’re angry in the future, okay?”
It was the first time Mrs. Tang saw Tang Wenqian speak to her in such a tone. She was even more anxious and quickly nodded, “Okay, okay, okay. Mother promise you, even if they beat me with a big stick, I won’t say anything. Wenqian, don’t be angry.”
“I’m not angry. I’m just worried.”
They were worried about what Lu Shuyu would encounter on the road to exile, worried about the unknown variables that the Lu family might encounter, and worried about themselves.
Mrs. Tang was even more worried. “Do you think the Madam Liang will spread the news? She has a very fast tongue. Whatever happens in front of her, it will spread everywhere in less than a day.”
“This is a personal matter. Third Aunt will be cautious. The third Uncle and Third Aunt are not muddle-headed people. They are just lazy.” Tang Wenqian felt that his third aunt might hide it.