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Chen Family held the Buddhist beads that Chen Yan'er had handed her, playing with them fondly. She then looked up at Huang and said seriously, "I know your filial piety, so I will accept this string of beads!" Her tone suggested that she felt forced into it, prompting disdainful glances from some of those who heard her in the Jade Pavilion.
The contemptuous gazes meant nothing to Chen Family; instead, she believed they were envious of her for receiving such expensive beads, and she proudly wore them on her wrist.
"One thousand taels of silver," Little Luo said, seeing the old woman wearing the beads. He took out a small sign made specifically for the Jade Pavilion and smiled gently at Huang.
Huang looked at Chen Family's smug expression, feeling a deep resentment inside, but she maintained a calm facade. She walked over and smiled at Chen Family, saying, "Mother, we came to pick up Qing Luan, so I didn’t bring that much silver. Could you...?" It was infuriating that she had simply put them on like that!
"Madam, items from the Jade Pavilion cannot be worn casually... Once worn, they cannot be returned!" Little Luo maintained a polite smile, but each word struck at Huang's sore spot, leaving her unable to express her anger.
"You said you would give this to me," Chen Family clutched her wrist as if afraid someone would snatch it away, her face full of indignation. "Or are you not planning to give it to me and just trying to fool me?" How unfilial of her! Hmph! When she got home, she would have a good talk with her son and arrange for a concubine to come in; let’s see how long she could keep up this arrogance.
Having such an insufferable old woman as Chen Family was indeed Huang's torment.
Seeing her mother-in-law getting angry and publicly scolding her, Huang could only manage a bitter smile as she explained gently, "Mother, don’t take it to heart. Everything belonging to Chen Family is yours; why would I not give it to you? I truly didn’t bring any silver. How about this: you wear the beads for now, and I’ll send someone back home to fetch the silver, alright?"
Today’s return—was it right or wrong? If everything went smoothly, then one thousand taels would be just one thousand taels. But if things didn’t go well, then she shouldn’t blame Huang for being unyielding. Hmph! For the rest of her life, she wouldn’t be able to return here.
"Hmph, that’s more like it," Chen Family said happily as she touched the beads on her wrist with an air of superiority.
Chen Yan'er watched her grandmother’s disgraceful display with a twitching mouth and a face full of displeasure.
This little episode ended with Huang declaring defeat.
Little Luo watched as Huang was so furious that she couldn't say a word. She blinked and smiled at the Chen Family, saying, "Old Madam, you look wonderful today. In this Jade Pavilion, we have a treasure of the store—a set of jade jewelry that would complement your presence perfectly. I wonder if you would like to take a look?" Just take a look, and let you see it for yourself.
Upon hearing about the treasure, the Chen Family's eyes lit up, and they immediately nodded to agree. However, Huang stopped them. A string of small prayer beads had already cost her a thousand taels of silver; if they were to acquire another treasure, she wouldn't be able to leave the house today. "Mother, look at this! You've been here for quite some time, and your own granddaughter hasn't even come to attend to you. How unfilial!"
"Ah, Madam Chen," Sister Yun said with a charming smile as she descended from upstairs, standing gracefully at the staircase's edge. She arrogantly glanced down at the few clowns below and mockingly asked, "What brings you to my Jade Pavilion in such an uproar?"
Seeing Sister Yun, Huang immediately shouted in anger, "Where have you taken Qing Luan?" Damn it! If it weren't for her, Chen Qingluan would still be in the Chen Residence, enduring her torment.
"Did you take Qing Luan away?" The Chen Family finally understood their purpose for being here today. They released their grip on the prayer beads and looked up at the stunningly beautiful Sister Yun with disdain and contempt. They sneered at the provocatively dressed woman before them and questioned her.
"Who do you think you are?" Sister Yun feigned indifference and coldly scoffed, "Making a scene in Jade Pavilion is quite rude!" She knew all too well about the Chen Family's background; in her eyes, Old Madam Chen was nothing more than a clown meant for amusement.
The Chen Family didn't expect such rudeness from her right off the bat. Although their inherent inferiority was suppressed, it still existed. When one is overly self-deprecating, it often leads to an adverse effect of arrogance. At this moment, they felt not only disregarded but insulted as well. They retorted boldly, "A mere Merchant's Daughter dares to act so arrogantly in front of me? You must be asking for a lesson!"
Hearing this from the Chen Family made Sister Yun want to laugh out loud, but she held back and teased instead, "Oh dear lady, you're quite impressive! Coming to my territory without paying for my goods and still wanting to teach me a lesson? Ha ha... I think it's time for someone to judge where such arrogance comes from—how unreasonable can one be!"
Huang must have lost her mind to bring such an outrageous old woman into play. Someone like her could never tame the young lady! Ha ha! The young lady was no simple character; when this old woman faced her, she would only be ridiculed and mocked—there was no way she could flaunt her status.
"You... shameless wretch," when mocked, the facade of nobility that the Chen Family had maintained vanished instantly. They began shouting like a shrew, hurling insults: "You abduct my granddaughter and still want to extort me? I'll report you to the authorities!" Although they had never seen much of the world, they knew that people often said merchants were crude and lowly; hence they felt justified in humiliating her.
"I am shameless?" Touching her meticulously styled hair, Sister Yun smiled seductively while glancing sideways at the stomping Chen Family. She calmly asked, "Ha ha! I've seen shameless people who come uninvited to take what isn't theirs; I've never seen anyone being called shameless in their own home... Ha ha! Old lady, I'm extorting you? Ha ha! How much do you think I can extort from you? My Jade Pavilion makes money hand over fist; why would I bother with your little bit of silver? Ha! Not even enough to fill my teeth!"
The people in Jade Pavilion had sharp tongues; anyone who dared provoke them was simply asking for trouble. And the Chen Family was one such fool—showing off their status only to be ridiculed while having no recourse left. They truly deserved it!
"You despicable woman, don't try to change the subject. Tell me, where has Chen Qingluan gone?" Chen Yan'er shouted, her frustration boiling over as she recalled the times she had been humiliated here. Seeing Sister Yun insult her grandmother only fueled her anger further.
Sister Yun narrowed her eyes at Chen Yan'er, a sharp glint of malice flashing through them so quickly it was hard to catch. Her smile grew even more enchanting and seductive, her gaze at Chen Yan'er filled with hidden meaning. "I may be despicable, but I haven't sunk so low as to hand over my prime years to an old man older than my grandfather. Heh, how's life as a concubine in the Zhou family treating you?" She didn’t care who was who; she would retaliate first.
If they dared to insult her, they shouldn't expect her to hold back.
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