Chapter 324

Chapter 324: Slapping Chen Xin Yue Over Twenty Times

Jiang Yu Wei was very torn.

On one hand, he didn’t want to think the worst.

On the other hand, he felt that if a man would risk the anger of the whole world to stand up for a woman, the reason could only be her beauty.

Oh, wait-there was one more reason: her power.

But his niece’s strongest backing was just that she was the Martial Alliance’s long-lost Second Miss.

Commandery Governor Song didn’t even put the Martial Alliance in his eyes, so how could he care about a mere Second Miss?

Commandery Governor Song asked with some doubt: “Alliance Leader Jiang?”

Jiang Yu Wei drew a deep breath; though uneasy, he still had to send someone to bring Yu Zhi Yi out.

Madam Song rarely smiled. After stepping down from the carriage, she said nothing, only looked over the Martial Alliance’s gate and grounds.

Seeing Madam Song’s cold, hard-to-approach face, Lin Jing Xuan and Jiang Yu Wei traded a look and both saw the same worry in each other’s eyes.

Madam Song’s reaction seemed to prove Chen Xin Yue’s claim.

Chen Xin Yue was delighted. [The worse that little tramp has it, the happier I am.]

Just then, the runner sent to fetch Yu Zhi Yi hurried back. Everyone turned and saw Yu Zhi Yi walking side by side with Xiao Qing Xuan.

Anger was plain on Xiao Qing Xuan’s face. By contrast, Yu Zhi Yi looked calm.

[Let’s see how long that little tramp can keep pretending,] Chen Xin Yue sneered inside.

[The lawful wife is already here-shouldn’t she rip that fox spirit’s face off right now?]

Seeing Yu Zhi Yi still so casual, as if not anxious at all, a line of displeasure crossed Jiang Yu Wei’s serious face. [What time is it already-why can’t this girl read the room?!]

He spoke in a low voice: “Sister-in-law, Jin’er, Commandery Governor Song and Madam Song have come in person; hurry and pay your respects.”

Commandery Governor Song didn’t dare let Yu Zhi Yi salute him. He waved at once, saying: “No need, no need.”

Then he stepped forward himself and greeted with a warm smile: “Second Miss Jiang.”

Jiang Yu Wei, Lin Jing Xuan, and Chen Xin Yue all froze. [Is this man too bold? His legal wife is standing right there-how dare he?]

Lin Jing Xuan watched Madam Song’s face carefully, but Madam Song still wore that same cold look. Not knowing that Madam Song simply disliked smiling, Lin Jing Xuan thought the lack of expression came from anger and felt deeply guilty.

She had seen a lot in her life, but never a scene like this.

Chen Xin Yue, however, was thrilled. [The commandery governor must be completely blinded by beauty. Perfect!]

She moved to Madam Song’s side and spoke in a careful, soothing tone: “Madam Song, please don’t be angry… Second sister surely didn’t mean it…”

Madam Song finally showed some expression, looking baffled as she asked: “What am I angry about?”

She even frowned.

She hadn’t reacted as fast as her husband. She’d been about to go after him when someone blocked her way and started saying baffling things.

Not knowing the reason for the frown, Chen Xin Yue thought Madam Song was too mad to keep her face straight. She added softly: “Second sister is young and doesn’t understand the world. I’m sure she didn’t do it with the commandery governor on purpose… there must be some misunderstanding.”

Madam Song’s icy face cracked; she raised a brow. She had understood at once. This little miss was hinting that Second Miss Jiang and her husband had an improper relationship. She was not like couples with simple inner-courtyard affairs; the moment she heard it, she knew what this little miss was playing at. She smiled without smiling and said: “Speak clearly. Don’t be vague. Tell me-what about Second Miss and my husband? What misunderstanding?”

[Huh? Why isn’t she reacting by the usual script?] Chen Xin Yue was thrown off. [Shouldn’t she be rushing over to tear the fox spirit’s pretty face? Why is she still calm enough to ask details?]

She couldn’t figure it out, but she knew today was the best chance. If she missed it, she wouldn’t be able to ruin that little tramp’s name.

As for Madam Song’s odd response, she decided Madam Song was trying to save face. [How foolish. When your man is being stolen, what dignity do you have left? Isn’t it better to stomp the fox spirit’s pride in public? If rumors spread, the commandery governor might be scared off from taking her as a concubine. No woman wants her man taking a concubine.]

Her eyes flashed as she made up her mind. She spoke in a heavy tone: “Madam Song, my sister is young and ignorant. She never meant to seduce the commandery governor. But since things are already set, please be generous and let my sister go, and please complete this for her.”

With soft pity in her eyes, she added: “I believe my sister only wants to join your household-she won’t break up your home…”

Yu Zhi Yi and her mother could hear this fake, tea-scented talk even from a distance-and it wasn’t even tea for herself; she was brewing it for Yu Zhi Yi.

Yu Zhi Yi finally understood why that aunt’s face had looked so odd just now.

Xiao Qing Xuan burst with fury, saying through clenched teeth: “Wretch, you dare smear my Jin’er-I’ll tear your mouth!”

She had suspected earlier that Chen Xin Yue was the one stirring the pot, but there had been no proof. Now that she heard Chen Xin Yue say it aloud, she couldn’t hold back. She shot forward like a gust of wind, grabbed Chen Xin Yue by the hair to square her face, and slapped left and right.

She scolded as her hands flew: “So young, yet you’re making filthy rumors and spitting filth-today I’ll teach you well on your mother’s behalf!”

Chen Xin Yue heard a roar; before she could react, her scalp tightened. The world spun, and then heavy slaps fell on both cheeks.

Fueled by rage, Xiao Qing Xuan didn’t hold back. After only two strikes, Chen Xin Yue’s face was already swelling high. Still not satisfied, Xiao Qing Xuan gave her ten more blows on each side before drawing back.

Chen Xin Yue did want to struggle free, but these years she’d only relied on little tricks; at best her Lightness Skill looked pretty. Xiao Qing Xuan, even after being simple-minded for over ten years, had been a famed master in the Martial World before that. Chen Xin Yue was no match at all.

Only when Xiao Qing Xuan gave a hard shove did Chen Xin Yue finally escape those claws. Off balance, she crashed to the ground.

Though it sounds long, it all happened in a flash. In just a few breaths, Xiao Qing Xuan achieved the feat of more than twenty slaps.

Yu Zhi Yi stared, stunned. She never guessed her own mother had such a fierce temper.

Everyone else was stunned too.

They soon came back to their senses, and Jiang Yu Wei said sternly: “Sister-in-law, what are you doing?!”

Xiao Qing Xuan had moved too fast. They were some distance away; by the time he thought to stop her, she had already let go. She gave a cold laugh and said: “Because her mouth is full of filth!”