The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 506 The Delicate Beauty Persona
Xu Zaohua glanced at Widow Tong and said, "Let you be so smug, let you be so smug. Today is the day you and your daughter will be humiliated."

Still trying to break into the social circle of wealthy women in Pingchuan County? What are you thinking? After today, just go back to Qinghewan.

However, Tong Huaqiong was not Xu Zaohua's main focus; she kept a close eye on Lian Hengruo's movements.

When Hua's maidservant was serving wine, she accidentally spilled it on Lian Hengruo. The maidservant of the stepmother had a certain degree of respect in the mansion, and even if she made a mistake, no young master or young lady could arbitrarily criticize her. Therefore, the maidservant did not seem flustered and apologized with a smile.

Lian Hengruo's expression changed, and she told Madam Hua that she needed to go back to change her clothes.

Turning her head, she realized that her maid, Ruhua, was not beside her. At the banquet, the other maids in the mansion were busy serving the ladies and young misses, and everyone seemed to be occupied.

At this moment, Ruyun, the maidservant beside the stepmother, looked remorseful and wanted to help Lian Hengruo change her clothes.

After thinking for a moment, Madam Hua, following her second son's instructions, said, "Ruyun, take the second young lady to my room to change. While you're at it, tell the nanny and maid who stayed to watch the house to have dinner. Today, they are allowed to drink and have fun, as is an exception."

Madam Hua had no idea what her second son was planning; she only knew that he wanted to ensure her illegitimate daughter could marry into the Zheng family smoothly.

The concubine's daughter has become increasingly capable in the past two years, and even seems to have the ability to rival her eldest son, which is something she absolutely cannot allow.

What's infuriating is that she refuses to agree to marry into the Zheng family.

If her second son could marry her into the Zheng family, it would save her from causing trouble in the Lian family.

When Gu Taohua saw Lian Hengruo going to change her clothes, she said loudly, "Sister Hengruo, go change your clothes, I'll go with you. I heard that the mistresses of wealthy families in Pingchuan have very beautifully decorated bedrooms. I want to go with you to see the world, and when I get back, I'll decorate my room just like yours."

Madam Hua did not stop Gu Taohua. She was just a country girl who had not yet entered a mansion. She only glanced at Ruyun. Once she entered her courtyard, would she let this country girl run around freely?
Lian Heng glanced at Tong Huaqiong without making a sound, and Tong Huaqiong nodded slightly.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Peach Blossom," Lian Hengruo said.

Gu Taohua stood up with a smile, then suddenly swayed.

"Little sister, what's wrong?" Xu Zaohua helped Gu Taohua up with a concerned expression, her voice filled with genuine affection as she called her "little sister."

"It's probably from the alcohol, plus I jumped up too fast. I feel a bit dizzy and weak. This wine is like honey water, I didn't expect it to be so potent," Gu Taohua said with a grin.

Xu Zaohua saw that Gu Taohua's blush was getting redder and redder, her eyes were like spring water, and her whole person was exuding indescribable beauty.

This little girl has undergone a complete transformation compared to when she was a child.

She wasn't jealous today; what was there to be jealous of in someone whose beauty was about to be destroyed?

Imagine what would happen if such a beautiful woman, drunk and alluring, barged in front of Young Master Lian.

Everyone says that even though the Second Young Master's manhood is severed, it doesn't stop him from being lecherous. She's heard that the palace eunuchs are even better at torturing people than ordinary people.

Let Young Master Lian torment Gu Taohua severely.

"Peach Blossom, take good care of yourself. Tell me when you come back, and I'll tidy up my bedroom too," Tong Huaqiong said to Gu Taohua.

Gu Taohua agreed and followed Lian Hengruo to the Hua family's courtyard.

From Xu Zaohua's perspective, due to the effects of the medicinal wine, Gu Taohua was completely powerless and clung to Lian Hengruo.

Who can resist this medicinal wine?
She was able to use this medicinal wine to incapacitate men when she was trying to conceive.

There's going to be a good show, Xu Zaohua thought with a smile.

Gu Ruinian, Second Young Master Lian, don't let me down.

After today, there will be two marriages in Qinghe Bay, one for a bride and one for a groom. She will make sure to spread the word about Tong Huaqiong's good son-in-law, the Second Young Master, having no male heir.

Such a great show is never quite the same if you don't see it for yourself.

Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, Xu Zaohua stood up and walked towards the Hua family's courtyard.

Seeing that Xu Zaohua had left the table, Tong Huaqiong complained to Madam Han, then excused herself to go to the outhouse and also left the table, quietly following behind Xu Zaohua.

Lian Hengruo and Gu Taohua arrived at the entrance of the Hua family's courtyard.

"You're crushing me," Lian Hengruo said.

Gu Taohua, she suspected that Gu Taohua was too immersed in the role, so she deliberately clung to her. Gu Taohua smiled and said in a soft, high-pitched voice in front of Ru Yun, "Sister Hengruo, I'm so hot, so hot. When you change your clothes later, could you also give me a thin one? It would be even better if I could take a bath."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruo was about to fall to the ground, but Lian Hengruo asked Ruyun to come up and help her up.

Ru Yun was surprised.

The second young master only mentioned scheming against the young lady, not scheming against Gu Taohua.

However, she was very happy. When she left the table, she was worried that Gu Taohua would ruin the second young master's good time. Even five strong young servants might not be able to hold her down. Fortunately, she had drunk so much that she was weak.

Even the slender second young lady could subdue her.

This saved her the trouble of luring the country girl away.

Once things are settled today, the second young master will take her as a concubine. Even if the second young master is decrepit, it won't stop her from living a life of luxury.

With the second young master having no descendants, which wealthy young lady would be willing to marry her? Perhaps she could eventually become his official wife.

"Oh no, I can't hold it in anymore." Gu Taohua clutched her stomach and frowned at Lian Hengruo.

"Just bear with it a little longer, my mother's courtyard is just ahead." Lian Hengru shook her head with a look of disgust.

"No, no."

As she spoke, Gu Taohua disappeared into the dense bushes on both sides of the road. In order to make the performance more realistic, she even tripped and fell.

She's currently cultivating a delicate and beautiful persona.

Gu Taohua's move was to get Xu Zaohua up as quickly as possible.

Based on her numerous encounters with Xu Zaohua since childhood, she knew that Xu Zaohua couldn't possibly have stayed behind to watch the spectacle. She knew Xu Zaohua's purpose when Xu Zaohua gave her wine, which was also something her mother had planned in advance when she came to the banquet.

It must be said that Mother had the reputation of being a prophet; Xu Zaohua's actions were almost exactly as she predicted.

Gu Taohua squatted in the grass, took out the sponge soaked with wine from her sleeve and threw it away, then squatted and waited quietly for a while.

"Is it done yet?" Lian Hengruo asked, clearly impatient.

Ru Yun thought to herself that the Second Miss usually seemed kind and approachable to the servants, but behind their backs, she revealed her true colors, clearly showing her disdain for this country girl.

Gu Taohua guessed that Xu Zaohua had arrived, and called out to Lian Hengruo, "Sister, I feel weak all over, please help me up."

Lian Heng remained standing still, while Ru Yun went into the grass and helped Gu Taohua up.

"Ruyun, come help me. The wine at the banquet made me feel unwell. Taohua, walk by yourself," Lian Hengruo said coldly.

Ru Yun released the peach blossoms from the valley and helped Lian Hengruo up.

Gu Taohua swayed and was about to fall, crying out that it was so hot.

Xu Zaohua had already arrived nearby when Gu Taohua was squatting in the grass. At this moment, she pretended to pass by and stepped forward to help Gu Taohua. She said to Lian Hengruo, "Let me help you. Taohua and I drank too much and came out for some fresh air. Taohua is really something. She looks tough usually, but I didn't expect her to have such a low alcohol tolerance."

Lian Hengruo nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you to come with me to change my clothes, sister-in-law."

Xu Zaohua's heart skipped a beat. They were already calling her "sister-in-law," so it seemed the Lian family was determined to marry Lian Hengruo into the Zheng family.

If you don't mind the heat, then go ahead and call me "sister-in-law." You'll be Gu Ruinian's wife soon.

So Ruyun helped Lian Hengruo, and Xu Zaohua helped Gu Taohua, and the four of them walked together toward the Hua family's Dexin Garden.

Dexinyuan is just ahead; turn the corner past a rockery and you'll arrive.

Stepping into Dexinyuan, the entire courtyard was quiet, without a single maid or old woman in sight.

Ru Yun pretended to scold, "Where have you all gone? Didn't you see the Second Miss come to change her clothes? You're all slacking off as soon as I've seen you. Be careful, I'll skin you alive."

Lian Hengruo remained calm and composed, as if Ru Yun had tipped off her second brother that Lian Hengruo had fallen into a trap.