Chapter 19 Mixed-breed; Not Favored? (2/2)
Ning Lingyun looked ridiculous putting up a front after her rage was clearly extinguished. Seeing that, Ning Xueyan sneered. She raised her hand and swatted away Ning Lingyun's pointing finger.
”My mom was the legal family of this manor. Her status was the same as Madam Ling. All the Young Masters and Young Ladies of this manor must address her as Mother. For you to speak such wicked words in Mother's mourning hall is an unfilial act!”
Following her words, Ning Lingyun's expression changed. Just as she wanted to open her mouth to retort, she heard Ning Xueyan continue, ”The standing of equal-status wives in a family has long been declared when the late Emperor founded this country: 'Equal-status wives are both considered one's mothers.' Your words earlier not only deny Mother her status, but also ridiculing the late Emperor's wishes. That makes you disloyal to the country!”
Ning Lingyun was already pale by the time Ning Xueyan started speaking.
The servants nearby all had different expressions.
Even men would be afraid of being accused of being unfilial and disloyal, never mind an unmarried girl like her!
Ning Xueyan sneered inwardly, having noticed Ning Lingyun's change in expression. She didn't have to waste much effort in dealing with an idiotic woman who spoke without thinking. With this in mind, she took her seat once again and continued, ”Besides, your biological mother is also Madam Ling's maid. Fourth Sister, you're born a concubine's daughter and yet you hold such arrogance toward a first wife's daughter. You really opened my eyes today.”
Ning Lingyun had always considered Ning Xueyan a weak and easily bullied person. After hearing the latter mention that her biological mother was no more than a concubine with the status of a maid, she was so humiliated that she flew into a rage. She immediately scolded, ”So what if my biological mother is a maid? She's still better than a rebellious daughter like your mom! Who knows if one day, secrets are revealed and you're exposed as an illegitimate child!”
”Is that how your concubine-status mom educates you?! How dare you say something like that!” The imposing, furious voice came from behind them. Ning Zu'an stood in a dark corner by the door with a dark expression. He stared coolly at Ning Lingyun. No one knew when he came. The moment Ning Lingyun saw him, she was so frightened that her face turned chalk-white.
Ning Xueyan slowly lowered her gaze to hide her emotions. Naturally, she knew Ning Zu'an wouldn't punish Madam Ling this time. It wasn't hard to investigate something like this. Madam Ling was the one who oversaw the inner courtyard and sent Qingrui and the others to the Bright Frost Garden. If there were anyone in the manor who hated Madam Ming enough to kill her, it must be Madam Ling.
However, she bore little hope of Ning Zu'an finding out the truth of this incident. If this useless father of hers truly cared for Madam Ming, he wouldn't be completely ignorant about this matter.
However, now the truth that Madam Ming died of poisoning was out. It had become a thorn in Ning Zu'an's heart.
Perhaps, the thorn was still small now and not enough to make him loathe Madam Ling. However, once suspicion existed, his trust in her would gradually diminish.
Ning Xueyan quietly coughed several times and took advantage of the motion to hide her smirk. From now on, another person would be keeping his eyes on Madam Ling. Madam Ling would have to think thrice before doing anything to her.