Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 387: Slapping Faces (1/2)
Chapter 380: Chapter 387: Slapping Faces
“Presumptuous! The status of my mistress is not for an outsider like you to question!” Qi Luo scolded the woman for her impudence.
“What outsider? My connection with Big Brother Han has a depth no one else can match. It’s also out of concern for him that I speak. Big Brother Han is such a talent; he’s not someone just any ordinary person can aspire to. It’s best if indecent women don’t try to get involved—otherwise, it’s going to be embarrassing to get thrown out later.”
Chen Li’s sarcasm was fueled by jealousy in her heart. Deep down, she believed Han Yu shouldn’t be involved with other women, even if that woman was his wife. How could a merchant’s daughter be worthy of such a fine man—even though her own status was beneath that of Su Wenyue? Chen Li was suspicious, seeing Su Wenyue blocked outside. If Su Wenyue really were Han Yu’s wife, why would the soldiers prevent her from entering? Chen Li surmised the woman was likely pretending, trying to sneak in under false pretenses.
Chen Li’s brazen words filled with insinuation annoyed Qi Luo, who, pointing at Chen Li, retorted: “What did you say! You’re too arrogant. I’ve never seen a woman so shamelessly insinuate herself with a married man. You’re utterly devoid of decency. I think that remark would be better directed at you! Our master only has his wife in his heart, and definitely not some wild woman!”
“Acting so convincing, huh? If you truly were Big Brother Han’s wife, you wouldn’t be stopped at the gate, unable to get in.”
The soldiers nearby, sweating at Chen Li’s words, largely believed that the woman before them was their mistress, but they had to err on the side of caution, leading to this situation. They prayed the mistress would be forgiving, as they were just following their duties. Their glances towards Chen Li, who had started the dispute, were not friendly.
Su Wenyue, unaware of these events upon her return, was clear to them. They knew this woman, who dressed as a man, was the incessant bother of their master, a man who wouldn’t spare a glance at such a shameless, ungraceful woman. Only due to certain reasons hadn’t he sent her away. The woman had taken advantage of the master’s injury and unconscious state during those days, pretending to care for him while shamelessly visiting.
With indignation in her heart, and not wishing for the mistress to misunderstand her master, Qi Luo wanted to set things straight with Chen Li but stopped, dissuaded by Su Wenyue’s look. She stood aside, her glare cutting Chen Li down.
“It’s none of your concern, girl. It will soon be clear for all to see,” Su Wenyue coldly stated, refusing to lower herself to argue with this outrageous stranger. She had often masqueraded as a boy for fun but was always extremely cautious, unlike this brazen woman with her blatant comings and goings at someone’s estate, which displayed a clear lack of proper upbringing.
“Look at this—what’s all this commotion at the gate? Some people really have no shame, a sheltered daughter running to another man’s house, touting for attention? Tsk, tsk, such a desperate need for men.”
Little did Chi Feifei know what day it brought everyone together when she descended from her sedan chair and saw Chen Li standing at the entrance. Chi Feifei had often clashed with Chen Li and without a second thought, she mocked her. Because Su Wenyue and her servant were facing away, Chi Feifei initially overlooked them.
Chen Li, furious, pointed at Chi Feifei: “You, who can’t even claim to be a concubine, dare to show off in front of me? Didn’t you hear Big Brother Han? He told you to stay put in your own place. Han Mansion is not somewhere you belong.”