Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 250: Applauding and cheering (1/2)

Chapter 241: Chapter 250: Applauding and cheering

Several servant girls were helping an old lady with graying hair to come over. Another old lady was following by her side, which was really a combination of relying on one’s old age to assert oneself. It was said that there was another old lady in the Li Mansion, who was Li Bonian’s birth mother. Presumably, she was the one being assisted by the group of servant girls, and she seemed to have quite a presence.

“Mother, you have come!” Upon seeing the old lady arrive, Madam Li hurriedly went forward to welcome her and personally helped the old lady over, which directly confirmed the old lady’s identity.

“I’ve been meaning to tell you, daughter-in-law of Brother Nian, today is your birthday, and I originally didn’t want to say anything. But look at whom you have invited, utterly lacking in propriety. What sort of things are being said? It’s simply vulgar and unbearable.” As soon as the old lady opened her mouth, it was all criticism and dissatisfaction towards Su Wenyue, which showed how deep her prejudice against Su Wenyue was.

“Mother, she is the wife of Lieutenant Han.” Madam Li didn’t directly answer the old lady’s criticism but instead identified Su Wenyue’s status. She knew very well that the old lady was also in the know; otherwise, she wouldn’t have appeared here. Surely there was some intention behind it. Perhaps her husband and the old lady talked about something, or the old lady heard something from someone else, and she, this daughter-in-law, had not that much face value.

“Lieutenant Han? Is he that country bumpkin who came from the countryside and managed to secure his current position by courting favor with his superiors through crafty dealings?” The old lady’s words were much more venomous than those of Madam Li, and, as they were spoken by an elderly individual, no one could really reproach her for it, otherwise, the saying ‘relying on old age to assert oneself’ would not exist.

“This old lady, what are you saying? Our Uncle…” Xiao Xi, having heard such words, couldn’t stand it and was about to retort but was stopped by Su Wenyue.

“Xiao Xi, shut up. Who are you to question an old lady? Just listen to what she wants to say. After all, it’s normal for someone of her advanced age to speak harshly. Why should we, the younger ones, bother to take issue with her?” Su Wenyue, upon hearing Grandma Li’s words, did not even change her expression and still wore a smile on her face. She spoke lightly, but her words angered Grandma Li tremendously.

Everyone caught the meaning in Su Wenyue’s words; it was obvious that she was saying Grandma Li was relying on her age to assert herself. Earlier, because of the verbal exchange with Su Wenyue, Madam Li was feeling quite uncomfortable, especially since Su Wenyue had managed to choke her twice with retorts. But after hearing Su Wenyue’s words, she felt much more exhilarated and started to view Su Wenyue in a less unfavorable light. Had it not been for the falling out between Lord Han and her husband, she would have wanted to learn a few tricks from Mrs. Su on how to deal with the old lady. It was known how detestable the old lady could be on a daily basis, constantly tormenting her as the daughter-in-law and sowing discord between her and her husband.

“Humph, Madam Han, could it be that my words are wrong? Lord Han is indeed of humble origin, and no matter how high he climbs, he can’t cover up this fact. Moreover, there’s a saying that the higher you climb, the harder you fall, which is very fitting to send to Lord Han.”

The old lady didn’t come out at the beckoning of her son; after all, Li Bonian did not have to deal with a woman and child, but Madam Li knew Han Yu often opposed her son in the military camp. Knowing that Han Yu’s wife had arrived, she specifically came out intending to embarrass Su Wenyue on behalf of her son.

“Heroes do not ask about origins. Even if he is of humble origin, what of it? My Husband has still reached his current position by his own efforts, which is far stronger than those who have no real ability and only engage in petty maneuvers behind one’s back. It’s not the background that matters, but the character. However, the old lady might not understand this, after all, ‘wise men see wisdom and the benevolent see benevolence.’” Su Wenyue’s words reached this point; it was almost as if she was saying the old lady was short-sighted and narrow-minded.

“Madam Han, do not go too far. Remember where you are behaving wildly, this is the Li Mansion!” Grandma Li, unable to out-talk Su Wenyue and blushing with rage, could only play tough. Sadly for her, Su Wenyue was not intimidated.