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

Chapter 477 It's just a story
"My lord, when did I harm that poisonous woman's son? Wasn't it her son who bullied others and brought about his own death? Everyone who does wrong must pay the price, my lord, don't you agree?"

Marquis Rong'an's lips trembled; he felt utterly humiliated.
What a loser a loving mother is.

If Bai Shi were to say that, then being called a "poisonous woman" would not be unjustified at all.

However, given the relationship between the two families, Rong Anhou still felt very uncomfortable hearing Liang Minglang repeatedly call Aunt Bai a "poisonous woman."

“She, Bai Shi, is just a woman, ignorant and narrow-minded, only knowing how to dote on her son. Even if she is wrong, she has the heart of a loving mother. Even if she is wrong, she does not deserve this. Marquis Wuxuan, could you please give me face? The Rong'an Marquis's mansion is willing to compensate, and I guarantee that such a thing will never happen again.”

"Furthermore, Marquis Wuxuan, please feel free to make any requests. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly do it."

"After all, we'll see each other all the time, so we should always leave some room for maneuver, don't you think, Marquis Wuxuan?"

Marquis Wuxuan felt that his words had already made his implication very clear.

Didn't Xu Zhichun want to acknowledge his ancestors and return to his clan? If Marquis Wuxuan were to mention it now, he would readily agree.

From now on, we'll be one family.

Liang Minglang sneered: "That poisonous woman is ignorant, vicious, and petty. What does that have to do with me? Do you expect me to teach her how to be a human being? Her son is her son, but other people's relatives aren't? She feels sorry for her son when he does something wrong and is punished, but other people's relatives are bullied and beaten by her son for no reason, so does that mean they deserve it?"

"Lord Rong'an, what kind of logic is this? Are the Bai family members inherently superior to others?"

Marquis Rong'an was furious. "Marquis Wuxuan will definitely not make an exception?"

"It's fair to handle this according to the law!"

“Your brother is unharmed. Is Marquis Wuxuan really unwilling to make an exception? Whatever your demands are, you can make them. The Rong’an Marquis’s Mansion will do its best to compensate you.”

“I have no demands. I would never allow my own brother to suffer such injustice! To exchange harm for benefits? Ha, you underestimate me, Marquis.”

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Marquis Rong'an was furious; he didn't mean it that way!
Liang Minglang remained unmoved and seemed completely oblivious to his meaning, so Marquis Rong'an had no choice but to be more direct: "If Marquis Wuxuan has nothing to offer in return, why not ask if Marquis Wuxuan's wife has any requests?"

Liang Minglang sneered: "That's even less likely. My wife loves Mingxuan even more than I do. When she heard that Mingxuan was almost harmed by that poisonous woman, my wife was furious and wished that poisonous woman would be exiled immediately tomorrow."

Marquis Rong'an was so angry he almost couldn't breathe.

What's with that proud and arrogant tone of yours?
Who told you that?
Marquis Rong'an felt displeased again, not just because he was rejected, but more so because he felt disrespected and ignored.

Has Xu Zhichun forgotten whose daughter she really is?
Unwilling to accept this, Marquis Rong'an couldn't help but speak his mind, "Doesn't Madam Xu want to acknowledge her ancestors? Madam Bai is, by all accounts, her elder. Isn't she afraid that one day she will be criticized for being so cold and heartless when she acknowledges the Rong'an Marquis's mansion?"

Liang Minglang: "Recognize what? Recognize your ancestors and return to your roots? What does that mean?"

Marquis Rong'an sneered: "It's no fun if Marquis Wuxuan is just putting on an act!"

Liang Minglang: "I really don't understand what the Marquis means."

“Ms. Xu is my daughter, didn’t you already know that?”

Marquis Rong'an could no longer tolerate it.

Liang Minglang was taken aback, then chuckled: "Is Your Excellency joking? My wife's parents died in an accident long ago, and now she has no one left in her family. How could she possibly be Your Excellency's daughter?"

"you!"

"Could it be that the story my wife told last time caused the Marquis of Rong'an to misunderstand?"

"The...story?"

"Yes, that's just a story. Didn't Marquis Rong'an realize it? When did my wife ever say it was about herself? It's just a story!" "You—you!"

The Marquis of Rong'an felt darkness engulf his vision.

Yes, now that he mentioned it, Marquis Rong'an remembered it too.

It's just a story! When Xu Zhichun told that story, she never said it was about herself; she just told it vaguely in a storytelling tone.

But even if it's a story, everyone knows what's really going on, right?
"Where is Madam Xu? Call her here!"

"My lord, isn't this impolite?"

Even if he were a marquis, he, an outsider, should not speak so rudely.

Is it possible for him to see someone's wife whenever he wants?

Marquis Rong'an was once again dumbfounded.

"Does Lady Xu really not want to see me?"

"Does my wife have any particular reason to insist on seeing the Marquis?"

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"My lord, it's just a story. It's pointless to take it seriously. And please remember, Marquis Rong'an, don't make things up without evidence. If anyone slanders my wife or spreads rumors about her background, I won't care even if it goes to the Emperor."

Marquis Rong'an was shocked, furious, and incredulous. "Absurd! Utterly absurd! What do you mean by this?"

"That's literally what it means."

"Does Madam Xu harbor such hatred? Such deep resentment? Does she even disown her ancestral bloodline?"

"What is there to acknowledge? My wife's background is perfectly clear, there's nothing to acknowledge."

When Marquis Rong'an saw him pretending to be stupid, he couldn't help but sneer. Logically speaking, wouldn't this be exactly what he wanted? But he was unwilling to accept it.

Why doesn't the Xu family want to acknowledge it?

How could he, the dignified Marquis of Rong'an, be the one who was disliked? That's impossible! That doesn't make sense!
"Even if Madam Xu is short-sighted and ignorant, shouldn't Marquis Wuxuan think more about it? Having another reliable in-law wouldn't be a bad thing for Marquis Wuxuan, would it?"

If we gain this in-law connection, wouldn't that be a bad thing? It would be a huge advantage!

If he hadn't been so unwilling to accept it, Marquis Rong'an would never have said such a thing.

In fact, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed after saying those words: Why did he say that? Why did he say that?

Liang Minglang smiled slightly, not surprised by his reaction: "I'm a pragmatic person, and I never overthink things that don't exist. My wife is enough for me; I don't need any other in-laws."

Marquis Rong'an: "I hope you won't regret this!"

After leaving the Wuxuan Marquis's residence, Marquis Rong'an was still in a daze and extremely angry.

How dare they treat him like this?
Even if Xu said those words in a fit of pique, he would never forgive her!

Madam Xu can forget about ever returning to the Rong'an Marquis's mansion in this lifetime!
Lady Rong'an and Bai Jinfu waited anxiously for news, their hearts sinking when they saw Rong'an's expression.

"My lord, they...they!"

Marquis Rong'an also felt embarrassed and snorted coldly, "If they are unwilling to reconcile, they should take responsibility for their own actions! I have said before that this is the capital city, and not everything can be handled by our Marquis's mansion!"