Chapter 969: Chapter 969: Clothes Make the Man, Just as a Saddle Makes the Horse (Happy New Year)
Originally, they thought that since the eldest Miss had been cast adrift among the common people since childhood, it was excusable for her not to understand manners. As long as she had a kind heart, it could cover up some flaws.
Who would have thought that she would be so shameless, getting involved with her fiancé before they were even married? This is simply intolerable.
Suddenly, amidst the crowd, all hell broke loose…
“Good heavens! Mommy dearest, I’m scared to death, who would’ve thought Miss Situ would be that kind of person?”
“A young lady, not yet married, and she has done such things; that’s too damaging to social customs.” Some people shook their heads continuously, showing their disdain.
“No way, I think the eldest Miss usually seems quite upright.”
“What do you know? This is like trying to paint a dragon or a tiger without knowing their bones; to know one’s face is not to know their heart.”
“That’s right, everyone knows how to put on a front!”
The more people talked, the more outrageous their comments became. However, Lady Tang listened with increasing pleasure. She glanced meaningfully at Old Lady Mo and nodded silently, indicating her satisfaction.
Old Lady Mo cracked a wide smile, pleased with herself, thinking it wouldn’t be too difficult to ruin Xuexue, that little cheap person.
Indeed, as an elder, whatever she said, others would certainly believe. Who would have thought that this so-called elder spoke nothing but hollow words?
Although Lady Tang was delighted inside, her expression showed surprise, “Old madam, you can’t just say such things carelessly. If you ruin the reputation of the eldest Miss for no reason, and the General investigates, neither you nor I can bear the responsibility.”
Lady Tang’s words seemed half true and half fake, with a slight smirk always playing on her lips.
“This Old Maid swears to heaven, if what I’ve said is not true, then may I be struck by lightning and suffer a terrible death.” Saying this, she even raised a few fingers as if taking an oath.
This convinced the onlookers even more, and they expressed their disdain for Xuexue’s actions. She was utterly shameless; she simply did not deserve to be the legitimate eldest Miss.
Seeing that the crowd’s discussion had subsided somewhat, and their voices were not so loud that one could hear their conversation,
Only then did Lady Tang say leisurely, “Old madam, I have taken to heart the things you’ve mentioned, and I will certainly discipline Xuexue properly in the coming days.”
Just as Old Lady Mo was about to reply, suddenly a crisp voice sounded from behind.
“Auntie Tang, whom are you saying you’ll discipline? Do speak up and let this Miss hear.”
Hearing this, Lady Tang stiffened all over, thinking that this damned girl had chosen such a bad time to appear; they hadn’t even finished their act!
“Giggle…! Xuexue, are you out of bed yet? Hurry and see who’s come!” Reacting quickly, Lady Tang turned around as if nothing was amiss, her face full of smiles as she greeted Xuexue.
“Auntie Tang, if this Miss hasn’t misheard, did you just say you wanted to discipline me?” Xuexue’s voice was loud; everyone present heard her loud and clear.
Auntie Tang’s face changed. The people outside always thought she was the madam of the General’s Mansion, not knowing that she was merely a concubine. By shouting this out, wasn’t Xuexue telling the whole world that she was just a concubine?
As soon as Xuexue appeared, everyone from the Mo family turned their heads to look at her.
Xuexue was dressed in a pale yellow and pink outfit, her hair pinned up with a hairpin flower, petite and delicate, her face carrying a slight smile, her skin was pale and smooth, and she was extremely lovable.
Indeed, people rely on clothing as horses depend on saddles.
This little cheap person, not seen for just over a month, had become even more stunningly beautiful.
The more everyone watched, the more envious they became.
Especially Mo Xiuzhi, she was about the same age as Xuexue.
A few months ago, Xuexue was bullied by her every day, and in such a short time, this little cheap person had actually become a Miss of the Wealthy Family, while she was still just a village girl. Even the man of her dreams did not fancy her. Thinking of all this, she grew angrier and angrier.