They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 467 Aunt Bai's Collapse

The ladies, young women, maids, and servants were initially shocked and excited, secretly waiting to see the show. When they saw the two sisters arguing and even fighting, they became even more excited.

After all, such a thing is extremely rare; to be more specific, it's a once-in-a-century event.

Shouldn't we watch this to our hearts' content?

Therefore, no one stepped forward to stop them. After all, this was the sisters' private matter, and it was perfectly normal for outsiders not to interfere.

Things had gotten so out of hand that it was impossible to watch any longer. Amidst the panicked screams, Lady Leshan hurriedly called for people to separate the two.

The maids and servants rushed forward, shouting and pulling, and finally managed to separate the two people and pull them up.

Lady Rong'an and Aunt Bai were both in a sorry state. Their clothes were torn and crumpled, their hair was disheveled, and a large strand of hair hung down in a messy, crooked way. There were scratches and red marks on their faces and necks.

Aunt Bai was in a worse state, crying her eyes out, with tears and snot streaming down her face.

In short, the sisters' current situation is arguably the worst they've ever experienced.

Lady Leshan hurriedly ordered people to help them to the back hall, while instructing others to fetch water for washing their faces, and to bring towels, clothes, and hair combs.

"Why don't you talk things out calmly and slowly? What's wrong with you? Why make things so difficult?"

The others were surprised, sympathetic, and wanted to laugh but dared not, so they quickly nodded in agreement with what Lady Leshan had said.

Lady Rong'an's face was ashen, and she remained silent, which made her look even more terrifying. Aunt Bai was still crying and sobbing, making mumbled accusations between sobs. No one could hear her clearly, but they could tell that she was truly heartbroken.

Startled, Bai Jinfu rushed forward to support her mother, her face flushing red and then pale. She lowered her head and silently shed tears, unsure whether it was from sadness, fright, or shame.

After they left, the head maid of the Marquis of Leshan's residence hurriedly greeted the ladies and young misses with a smile and instructed the maids to serve tea.

“Our garden is quite nice. If you ladies are interested, you may go and take a stroll.”

Everyone laughed and agreed, and no one got up to leave.

Who knows, there might be more to come. Who would want to leave? We've been to the garden before, there's no rush.

Madam Meng's eyes were deep and thoughtful as she suddenly looked at Xu Zhichun: "What are Madam Liang's thoughts on turning such a perfectly good banquet into this?"

Xu Zhichun: "What does Madam Meng mean? I don't understand. Madam Meng, please speak frankly. Otherwise, if I misunderstand, it will be bad."

Madam Meng sneered: "Does Madam Liang even need to ask? Aren't the facts right before our eyes? If it weren't for Madam Liang, how could Madam Bai have lost her composure? It's pitiful for her, a mother, truly..."

Xu Zhichun: "Wasn't Madam Bai's loss of composure due to the Marquis of Rong'an's wife deceiving her? What does it have to do with me? Madam Meng, you're really joking. If it's about the Bai family's young master being exiled, that's a court decision, what does it have to do with me? He, a commoner, openly humiliated and ordered his servants to try to beat me, the Marquis's wife. This punishment is a judgment made by the imperial law. If Madam Meng feels it's unfair, why don't you ask your husband to submit a memorial to the Emperor? Isn't it a waste of time to talk to me?"

“You—we see each other all the time, why does Madam Liang have to be so ruthless and show no mercy?” “When Madam Meng becomes a Marquis’s wife, and someone dares to offend her so recklessly, then Madam Meng can be more magnanimous.”

"you--"

"It is not the act of a gentleman to be generous with other people's money. Does Madam Meng not understand this principle?"

"Even so, Madam Liang is still too cold-hearted!"

"May I ask, by what right does Madam Meng lecture me? I would like to ask Madam Meng's parents and her family upbringing, so that I can tell my husband about it and let him analyze it for me, so that I don't offend someone without realizing it."

Madam Meng panicked immediately, her face flushed red, and she subconsciously looked at the crowd, trying to find an ally to speak on her behalf, but no one paid any attention to her.

No one made eye contact with her; everyone pretended not to see or know anything.

Does Lady Wuxuan's barrage of sharp retorts sound like she's a pushover? No! Absolutely not!

Only a fool would speak up for Madam Meng, only to get himself into trouble for nothing.

Moreover, Madam Meng was in the wrong in this matter; she was clearly just looking for trouble.

Some people knew the reason perfectly well, while others were puzzled, wondering why she was so eager to jump out and provoke Lady Wuxuan.

Before long, the old nanny from the Lady of Leshan came over and said to Xu Zhichun with a fawning smile, "Madam Liang, our lady would like to invite you over."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhichun knew that Aunt Bai was probably making a scene again, so she simply spoke frankly, saying worriedly, "Is this Madam Bai's idea? Why is Madam Bai so stubborn? If only she had known this would happen, why did she do it in the first place? If she had properly educated the children, things wouldn't have come to this. If she asks me anything, I'm young and naive, so I don't know what to do. I don't dare to go see her alone. Why don't you ladies go together? The more people there are, the better you can come up with ideas and persuade Madam Bai. I wonder if you ladies would be willing?"

The ladies, eager to see the spectacle, immediately agreed before the old woman could even speak, their enthusiasm and initiative overflowing. They all expressed their delight in helping and in assisting to persuade and appease Madam Bai.
Xu Zhichun smiled gratefully at the ladies and said to the old woman, "Hurry up and lead the way, don't keep Madam Zhou and Madam Bai waiting."

"this--"

"Everyone means well, and I'm sure Madam Zhou and Madam Bai won't blame you for your good intentions. Please lead the way."

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The old woman opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. How could a servant like her possibly stop so many ladies?
Even if she doesn't lead the way, can't they go by themselves?
Lady Rong'an Marquis vaguely implied everything about Xu Zhichun, which infuriated Aunt Bai. She was about to lash out when a large crowd arrived. Before Aunt Bai could say anything, Lady Rong'an Marquis was so frightened that she quickly smoothed things over, using all her strength and even resorting to subtle threats to suppress Aunt Bai and prevent her from speaking out of turn.

Otherwise, if word gets out, what face will the Rong'an Marquis's mansion have? Even Consort Xue in the palace will probably be implicated.

Lady Rong'an could no longer stay there, so she made an excuse and hurriedly took Aunt Bai and her daughter away. As for what would happen after they returned to the manor, that was a matter for private. It was better than causing trouble here.

Everyone felt it was a great pity that the two of them left.