Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Chapter 601 (1/2)
Chapter 595: Chapter 601
“Cousin, Ah Yao is telling the truth. With your beauty blooming like the moon, before Madam Han came, you indeed were the most beautiful in Peicheng.”
“What do you mean by that? Which Madam Han?” Liu Xinru’s smile disappeared, and her piercing gaze fixated on Zhou Yao, clearly displeased.
Seeing that Liu Xinru took the bait, Zhou Yao was pleased, “Madam Han is the wife of General Han, who Cousin saw that day with General Liu when they came to meet the City Lord.”
“That ice-faced man, his wife.” Once Zhou Yao mentioned her, Liu Xinru knew immediately.
In terms of looks, Han Yu wasn’t bad either. That day, when he entered the city with Liu Xiu, Liu Xinru’s first impression was actually of Han Yu. However, since Han Yu had been cold and indifferent, lacking any gentlemanly demeanor, and coupled with Liu Xiu’s refined and pleasant manner of speaking, Liu Xinru shifted her attention to Liu Xiu. As she got to know him, she increasingly found this man to be quite agreeable.
“Cousin, you didn’t see how arrogant that woman was. She didn’t take our City Lord Mansion seriously at all. It’s one thing for her to bully me, but it’s absolutely unacceptable for her to disrespect our City Lord Mansion. If we don’t teach her a lesson, she might even start to bully you, Cousin!”
“Is that so?” Liu Xinru looked skeptically at Zhou Yao.
“Cousin, I know you have a kind heart, but you absolutely must not be soft-hearted with someone like Su Wenyue; otherwise, you’ll come to regret it!” Zhou Yao nodded emphatically, affirming her statement.
“But I really can’t think of any reason for conflict between her and me. Just because she is prettier than I am, should I pick a fight with her? That kind of reasoning is just too far-fetched.” Liu Xinru spoke calmly and unhurriedly, her interest piqued upon seeing Zhou Yao becoming anxious.
“Of course, Cousin wouldn’t seek trouble with Su Wenyue for that reason, but rather to defend the dignity of our City Lord Mansion, to let people know that our City Lord Mansion is not to be trifled with.”
“That’s a good rationale, however, you have the wrong idea. You’re trying to stir up trouble between Madam Han and me, getting me to confront her. It’s a nice try, but unfortunately, I’m not a fool.” With that, Liu Xinru took a step forward, lifting Zhou Yao’s chin with her hand, her eyes chilly.
“Zhou Yao, listen to me. This is the last time I’ll tolerate you. If you dare to scheme against me again, I will make you understand what a ‘consequence’ is!” Although Liu Xinru was haughty, displaying the mannerisms of a Young Miss, she was far from foolish. Let alone the fact that she had no grudge against Su Wenyue, and though it did indeed slightly displease her to hear that there was a woman more beautiful than she, it was just a minor irritation. Far from being persuaded by Zhou Yao’s provocation to make trouble, Liu Xinru wouldn’t seek trouble with Su Wenyue especially since Han Yu was regarded highly by Liu Xiu, and even out of consideration for Liu Xiu, it would not be worthwhile.
After finishing her piece, Liu Xinru walked away, leaving Zhou Yao there. Liu Xinru’s servant girl paused for a moment, as instructed by her master, then said to Zhou Yao, “As a person, you need to understand your status and know your place. Don’t be causing trouble all the time; do you think everyone is a fool? Our Miss is being generous by not holding it against you. Otherwise, do you think you could still comfortably stay in the City Lord Mansion?”
With a cold laugh, Liu Xinru’s servant girl hastened after her master, leaving Zhou Yao standing there with a gloomy and ugly expression.
“Miss, the Young Miss is being a bit too harsh. You are her cousin after all; how could she speak to you like that?”