Chapter 257 Apology

Ji Huaiche: “…”

Ji Huaiche: “!!!”

He felt a surge of anger rushing to his head, his chest aching with rage.

He had thought that even if Ji Yuntang didn’t favor him, with his grandmother sitting there today, she would at least come over and give in.

Unexpectedly, she simply ignored his grandmother.

Ji Yuntang raised her chin, her gaze boring into Ji Huaiche.

“Did you hear me? I don’t know those people you mentioned. Hurry up and get out of my way!”

Madam Ji sat in the seat of honor in the guest area. Seeing Ji Yuntang show her such disrespect, she was instantly filled with fury, slapping her thighs in fury.

“A family disgrace, a family disgrace! Our Yongning Marquis Mansion has been honorable for a hundred years, and now we have such an ill-mannered brat! What did I do to deserve this!”

She then threw her head back stiffly, panting heavily, pretending to be out of breath.

The surrounding guests shot her disapproving looks at Ji Yuntang, pointing and whispering.

“This Princess Ye is really too heartless, ignoring her own parents and grandmother. Does she have any sense of family at all?”

“Alas, poor Madam Ji is over eighty. She was so happy to attend the full moon banquet of Mr. Xu’s son today, but now she’s been angered by Princess Ye like this. I’m really worried she’ll get sick from all this anger.”

“If that happens, Princess Ye would be to blame, and the Yongning Marquis Mansion would probably brand her as a disgrace forever.”

“…”

Ji Qingqing listened to the whispers around her, feeling secretly thrilled inside.

This is exactly what Ji Yuntang deserved—hated and cursed by everyone, so she could never be able to show her face again.

The Xu Mansion was backed by the Chancellor’s Mansion, which was incredibly powerful.

Such banquets should be attended by noble and high-status people like her.

What right did Ji Yuntang have to be here and attend the banquet alongside her? Her presence cheapened the whole event.

Ji Qingqing thought so, but she put on a weak, pitiful look as she looked at Ji Yuntang.

“Sister, Grandmother is really upset with you. Why don’t you come over and apologize, give in? Maybe she’ll forgive you then!”

Ji Qingqing kept patting Madam Ji’s chest to soothe her.

“Grandmother, don’t be angry. I’ll get sister to apologize to you right now.”

“Sister probably really didn’t see you earlier. She didn’t mean to anger you.”

If Ji Qingqing hadn’t said that, Ji Nanchuan might not have erupted, but now he was furious!

How could Ji Yuntang have missed them, sitting here in such a large group?

She was clearly trying to embarrass them deliberately.

“You ungrateful girl, hurry up and come over to apologize to your grandmother!”

Madam Meng added: “You may be a princess, but you’re also a daughter of the Yongning Marquis Mansion. I know you hold grudges against your father and me, but your grandmother is innocent.”

“The royal physician said she’s frail and needs to rest. She’s been recuperating at home for two months. Today, we finally brought her out to share in the Xu Mansion’s joy. At her age, if she falls ill from anger, could your conscience handle that?”

Tao Zhi watched from the side, getting angrier by the second. She felt that this family had no shame.

Some things really do run in the family.

Ji Yuntang had only been walking normally when they stopped her and directly accused her of being rude and unfilial.

But anyone with half a brain could see that Ji Huaiche was the one who provoked her first.

Ji Yuntang smiled at them. “I can apologize, but I’m afraid Madam Ji might not survive it.”

“You said she’s old and in poor health. What if she dies from anger after my apology? Would you blame me for that too?”

Ji Qingqing rolled her eyes.

What nonsense was this bitch Ji Yuntang talking about? She couldn’t quite understand.

Apologizing to the point of death—that was something she’d never heard of.

Ji Qingqing said kindly, “Sister, Grandmother isn’t that petty. If you apologize sincerely, she’ll surely forgive you.”

“As for what you mentioned, it’s impossible. You don’t need to worry about that.”

Hearing this, Ji Yuntang understood immediately!

This was a trap set by the Yongning Marquis Mansion to put her down and humiliate her.

As for Madam Ji, she hadn’t guessed wrong. Her age was real, but the illness was definitely faked.

She’d been panting for quite a while, yet her face wasn’t even red. Her acting was way too obvious.

“Alright then. Let everyone here be my witness. If Madam Ji falls ill after my apology, don’t blame me.”

Just then, Xie Liuzheng walked in with Duke Rong and Madam Cai.

The moment he arrived, he heard Ji Yuntang asking everyone to bear witness.

Xie Liuzheng didn’t know what had happened or what testimony she needed.

He only felt that today wasn’t wasted, as there was drama to watch, and he rushed over first.

Xie Liuzheng thumped his chest. “Rest assured, Princess Ye. I, the heir, will bear witness for you.”

“And on behalf of my parents, I’ll volunteer them too. They’ll be your witnesses. If you have any grievances, speak up. They’re good at helping others and won’t stand by while a woman is being bullied.”

Xie Jinrong: “…”

Madam Cai: “…”

For the first time, they felt all eyes in the room converging on them.

What a troublesome son! So embarrassing! Could we just kill him?

Xie Jinrong stepped forward, smiling awkwardly.

“Liuzheng is right. I hate bullies. Princess Ye, if you have any grievances, feel free to speak. I will certainly stand up for you.”

Everyone: "..."

the Yongning Marquis Estate: "..."

Ji Yuntang is a weak woman?

If she is a weak woman, then there is no formidable woman in this world!

Lady Cai looked at Ji Yuntang with gentle eyes and a tone full of sympathy.

"This Princess Ye is delicate and weak; one can tell she has suffered a lot of grievances in daily life."

"Don't be afraid. Today, with us from the Rongguo Duke's residence here, no one dares to bully you."

It was the first time Ji Yuntang had met Xie Liuzheng's parents, and she sincerely felt that both of them had very good character.

Xie Liuzheng had tricked them so badly, yet they weren't angry; instead, they went along with his words. This character was many times better than that of Ji Nanchuan and Madam Meng.

Ji Yuntang curtsied to them and said respectfully, "Thank you, Duke and Duchess, for your righteous words. This Princess is extremely grateful."

Having said that, Ji Yuntang turned around and walked to Madam Ji, keeping a distance of one meter from her.

Everyone was watching her, wanting to see how she would apologize.

Ji Yuntang smiled, "Madam Ji, although you don't treat me as your own granddaughter, and I don't treat you as my own grandmother, but you are so shameless, flaunting your age to act superior!"

------------