Chapter 1244: Chapter 1246: One Code to One Code_1
First Madam Li hadn’t even spoken when Yang Chuxia fired off a string of words. In the end, it made it seem as if the Li Family should be thankful to the Ye Family for showing restraint.
It was her own son who had been injured, his arm and leg broken, but from the sound of it, it seemed like they were implying her son had it coming.
First Madam Li had far better self-restraint than the former Madam Zhou, and even though she was furious, she did not make a scene, even if she was already trembling with anger.
"Madam Ye, my son’s leg and arm were broken by your young sister! Even though my son may have spoken out of turn, such ruthless violence is surely too cruel. My son is young and can be recklessly arrogant, and had your people come to inform me, naturally our Li Family would have disciplined him. But for the young girl to break someone’s arm and leg, if my son suffers any lasting disability, the Li Residence is not so passive as to let the matter rest."
Upon hearing these words, Yang Chuxia snorted coldly in her heart. Young? Spoken out of turn?
"First Madam Li, your son is seventeen this year, a good five or six years older than my two sisters at home. If anyone is young, my two sisters are younger. Although our Ye Family is not a wealthy family, my sisters have been pampered and sheltered since birth, having never experienced hardship or grievance. During the first month of the year, they were already subjected to improper verbal humiliation by your son once, and then again yesterday. Even with the best temperaments, they could not endure repeated verbal humiliations. Moreover, they are still children in the end, and children can be hot-tempered, wanting only to give a good lesson to those who are insolent. It’s possible to go too far in their anger without realizing it."
Upon hearing this, First Madam Li choked up; her speech had been smoothly countered by Yang Chuxia’s firm but calm response.
Not only that, but it appeared as though, no matter how the matter was discussed, it was her son’s fault, and it was already gracious that they had not come looking for trouble with her family.
However, First Madam Li really didn’t know that the previous incident in which her son had been beaten was also related to the Ye Residence.
Last time, her son was left bruised all over, and this time it was worse; the two Ye sisters were too ruthless.
But fundamentally speaking, it was indeed her son who was at fault. Even so, having injured someone to that extent, they could no longer claim to be in the wrong. Did Ye Zi’an think himself so grand just because he was the County Magistrate? Not paying a visit after the incident had occurred, and now Madam Ye still seemed to think her son had it coming?
Did they think the Li Family was made of paper?
"Madam Ye, my son offended the two young ladies, so I will have him come over to apologize. When we return, I will have him carried over to personally apologize to the young ladies. But how shall we settle the matter of your sisters injuring my son? You must give me an explanation for this incident. My son is well-behaved and has always been esteemed by his elder brother. If he finds out about this, I fear it will not be easily resolved."
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia raised an eyebrow; First Madam Li was rather interesting, thinking that matters could be settled separately while still using the Lord Prefect to pressure others?
Settling matters separately wouldn’t be so easy. Master Li’s apology was just a formality, the result of speaking a few words, but settling the matter of physical injury would certainly not be as simple as Yunyun and Linyu just making apologies; at the very least, the medical expenses would need to be compensated, and there might be other repercussions as well.
Heh, First Madam Li was calculating her moves too favorably.
"First Madam Li, perhaps you are unaware of something. Both young ladies in our home are not blood sisters to my husband—one is a cousin from my uncle’s side, the other is my own sister. Our closest relatives are all still present, and neither I nor my husband can simply decide or offer you explanations on their behalf. Conversely, since your son repeatedly hindered our two young ladies, the Li Family must provide us with an explanation. Otherwise, my husband and I would not be able to justify ourselves when we return home."