Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Chapter 408: Underestimating Me Too Much (2/2)
In the past, Han Yu had advised Su Wenyue to keep her distance from Chen Li, considering Liu Xiu’s high regard for Chen Li and her scheming nature. He didn’t want his daughter-in-law to offend Chen Li too much, to avoid disadvantages, considering Chen Li’s remarkable money-making ability. But since learning of her wife’s parents’ home’s intentions and wanting to get involved, his attitude had changed. With her in-laws’ backing, what did it matter to him what this flirtatious woman did? Not stepping on her was already giving her face.
By this time, Su Wenyue’s expression had completely cooled, and she regarded Chen Li with indifference, “Miss Chen, out of respect for Lord Liu, I’ve showed you some courtesy. Do not overstep, and don’t think too highly of yourself; otherwise, don’t blame me for not being polite.”
Chen Li responded to Su Wenyue’s words with an appearance as if she were about to cry, puzzled by Su Wenyue’s sudden assertiveness. Seeing the onlookers’ attention fixed on them, she played the damsel, “Sister Yue, why are you like this? I genuinely regard you as my own sister. Why do you treat me so, when you weren’t like this before?”
The onlookers, seeing Chen Li like this, calmly watched the spectacle. Some, ignorant of the real circumstances, even gave Su Wenyue condemning looks, as if Su Wenyue had wronged Chen Li in some way.
The second housekeeper, who had witnessed the entire event from start to finish, had a hint of mockery and disdain in his eyes. This woman really was calculating, but some things can’t be accomplished by scheming alone. Status determined the issue, and to him, Chen Li was no more than a clown.
Su Wenyue’s patience had reached its limit. Even if she did not care about the gazes of those people, she was still furious inside. Chen Li was treating her as a fool, “Miss Chen, don’t push your luck. For a woman who covets her husband, my current demeanor is already very polite. All this ‘sister’ talk, and if you’re aspiring to be my husband’s concubine, see if you’re even worthy of it, lest I say something unpleasant.”
With Su Wenyue’s words, the onlookers shifted their gaze toward Chen Li, seeing her with scorn and contemplation, especially since those who could be invited by the Yin Family were all legal wives who disdained those who would seduce men, like a vixen.
Chen Li’s face turned red and then white as she heard Su Wenyue speaking openly before everyone. Feeling both embarrassed and furious under their scornful looks, she pointed at Su Wenyue, “Su Wenyue, you’re talking nonsense! Although I, Chen Li, may not have been born into a noble family, I’ve lived a decent and upright life. I am not someone who would be a concubine. You underestimate me too much!”
This was Chen Li’s sincere wish; she would only be the legal wife, never the concubine. If she were indeed to be with Han Yu, Su Wenyue would naturally have to step aside.
The crowd couldn’t see through Chen Li’s thoughts and, hearing her words, seemed a bit less disparaging. This woman seemed humble yet ambitious, which made Su Wenyue’s assertiveness seem somewhat excessive.
However, that was just a minority opinion. Most people simply watched the drama unfold, especially those with discernment. Seeing Chen Li’s revealing outfit, they already had their verdict. Such a woman could not be a demure one; she was dressed like a vixen, and yet she played the part so well.
Seeing Chen Li so defensive, Su Wenyue couldn’t help but feel no longer angry, “Sorry, I forgot Miss Chen is a woman of great ambitions, who would not covet just the position of a concubine. But aiming too high is not always good either.”