After sharing a body with her husband

Xie Ruowei sobbed, these were words she had kept hidden in her heart for a long time, and the resentment in her chest was growing stronger and stronger, and now she could no longer hold back.

Since you've already said it, then say it all!

She pointed at Shang Lingjun and said angrily:

"She's already married to my third brother, but she's fickle and started acting like an elder, calling herself 'aunt.' How disgusting!"

My uncle is such a good person, how could she possibly be good enough for him? Did any of you even ask my uncle's opinion? If he woke up and found out he married such a wife, he would be utterly disgusted!

Xie Ruowei's voice was quite loud, and the room fell silent.

The younger generation at the table looked at each other in bewilderment.

They didn't know the details of the matter, only that Xie Zhaoqing from the third wife had been having an affair with a man on his wedding night. They felt ashamed to have such a cousin, and for a while they were too embarrassed to go out.

Later, the Xiao family accused Xie Zhaoqing of framing them, which made them feel even more ashamed. They were eager for the family elders to expel Xie Zhaoqing from the house as soon as possible.

Later, Grand Master Meng Shu said that Xie Zhaoqing was possessed by an evil spirit, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't have such a despicable relative; it was all because of the evil spirit.

Because it concerned the reputation of their families and themselves in public, everyone's attention was focused on Xie Zhaoqing's scandalous affair, and few people turned their attention to Shang Lingjun.

When they learned that Old Madam Wei had arranged for Shang Lingjun to be married off to Seventh Uncle, all the younger members of the family were shocked.

The elders said that this marriage was unfair to the Shang family and that they had to compensate her for the sake of the family's reputation. With the elders in charge, they dared not say anything and decided to treat her with the respect due to a seventh aunt.

With Xie Zhaoqing's suicide, many in the family breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone tacitly stopped mentioning anything about Xie Zhaoqing, and even the third branch of the family had less contact with each other.

It seems that by distancing themselves from the situation, they can cleanse themselves of the stigma that has been inflicted on them.

Xie Ruowei's outburst today has brought up that recently quiet scandal again, leaving everyone feeling awkward and even uneasy.

After all, no one wants to bring up such shameful things again.

So, she was somewhat resentful of Xie Ruowei in her heart. Why did she have to bring up such an unlucky thing while she was eating her meal?

Xie Zhiyuan, the youngest daughter of the eldest branch, put down her chopsticks listlessly. Just as she was about to complain, Murong Shi gave her a wink, signaling her not to speak rashly.

Xie Zhiyuan pouted and swallowed her words.

Shang Lingjun's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and though she felt wronged, she pretended to be strong and said:

"Sister Wei'er's words were forceful, as if I were the villain who ruined your third brother. Not to mention that I was drugged and out of my mind when I ran away, did I also frame him for that scandal?"

Your statement is like saying that if your house is robbed for no reason, reporting the robbers to the authorities is wrong because it would ruin their reputation and future. What kind of twisted logic is that? I am clearly the victim here.

I know you resent me, but it wasn't me who ruined your third brother's future and life, it was the evil spirit, it was himself. Am I supposed to just marry Xiao Huan and suffer humiliation for the rest of my life for everyone to be happy?

As for your claim that I'm putting on airs as an elder, that's utterly absurd. Since the matriarch arranged the marriage exchange, I am now your rightful elder. Why would I need to put on airs?

These words also resonated in everyone's ears, and their expressions changed. The things that had previously felt awkward to them were now explained to them by Shang Lingjun.

Yes, Xie Zhaoqing is the one who made the mistake. It's clearly his fault, so how can you blame others?

If he valued his future and life, he wouldn't have acted so recklessly on his wedding night.

Shang Lingjun glanced at Xie Ruowei, whose face was pale, and said meaningfully:

"Furthermore, the marriage arrangement to compensate me was a unanimous decision made by the matriarch and the elders of the family. Your outburst today is an attempt to question whether the elders are as insightful as you are?"

Xie Ruowei staggered back a step, her face turning deathly pale.

Faced with Shang Lingjun's impeccable rebuttal and the accusation of questioning an elder, even though she tried to remain calm, her mental defenses crumbled.

Xie Ruowei didn't dare to look at Old Madam Wei's face at all. In her panic, embarrassment, and indignation, she blurted out:

"If it weren't for you, things would be just fine at home, wouldn't they!"

Shang Lingjun shook her head and calmly uttered a single word.

"No."

Her expression became more serious, and her tone carried a barely perceptible hint of self-deprecation.

"You should be glad it was me. If it were any other noble lady, which family could tolerate such a humiliation? Only because I am an orphan with no parents and no one to stand up for me could this matter be settled as soon as possible."

Shang Lingjun's eyes were brimming with tears, but she stubbornly held them back, which made people feel sorry for her.

Xie Ruowei's eyes practically blazed with fury, "It was clearly you..."

But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted sharply.

"That's enough!"

The one who interrupted was Xie Hengzhi, the eldest son of the main branch. He had a handsome face, slightly furrowed brows, and an aura of righteousness.

"Ruowei, that's enough. At the family dinner, you talked back to your elders at every turn. Is this the manners you learned in school?"

Xie Ruowei burst into tears, and even Hengzhi's cousin spoke up for that scoundrel.

But it's clearly that bitch who's causing all the unrest in our home!

Snapped.

The porcelain chopsticks were placed on the table.

Everyone looked in the direction of Old Madam Wei.

Old Madam Wei showed no anger on her face, but a chill ran through her sharp old eyes as she spoke slowly:

"Young Miss Wei is so bad at teaching! Third brother, you should really teach her properly. In my opinion, she doesn't need to go to school anymore. We should invite a female tutor to our home to teach her manners and etiquette properly. Make sure she's well-behaved before she goes out, so she doesn't become like her brother, who only brings shame to the family!"

Third Master Xie was covered in dust and dirt.

"It's all because the son is not well-mannered and has caused his mother a lot of trouble. The son will definitely raise his daughter well."

In front of the younger generation, Third Master Xie felt utterly humiliated. First Xie Zhaoqing, and now Xie Ruowei. Why were all his children so disappointing?

"You bastard, get out of here!"

Master Xie wished he could grind his back teeth to powder.

Xie Ruowei collapsed to the ground in shock, utterly bewildered, and cried out in anguish:

"What did I say wrong? She's clearly a menace, why am I being punished?"

However, she was still "invited" away by the servants, and Xie Sanye left as well. How could he still have the face to sit there?

Looking at the table laden with delicacies, Shang Lingjun lost her appetite. She rose and bowed.

"Mother-in-law, I still have luggage to pack, so I'll head back now."

Old Madam Wei didn't stop her, saying, "Go ahead."

After Shang Lingjun left, Old Madam Wei scanned the crowd and reminded them:

"Wei-jie'er was not well-mannered, so don't follow her example. In life, the most important thing is to be filial and respectful to your elders. Although your seventh aunt is not old, she is even a few years younger than Heng-ge'er and his wife."

In terms of seniority, she is your elder. You have treated your uncle with the same respect you have shown her in the past. As younger generations, we should uphold propriety and virtue, so as not to lose the demeanor of a great family.

"Yes, grandson/granddaughter will follow grandmother's teachings."

The younger generation responded in unison.

The Xie couple responded in kind.