Chapter 263 Expelled from the Manor

Chapter 263: Kicked Out of the Mansion

Madam Ji felt that her words were sensible and very persuasive.

But she didn't expect Xie Liuzheng to spat right onto the back of her foot. "Bah!"

"You tricked her into taking your place in the marriage first and then maliciously harmed her afterwards. Why shouldn't my sister be allowed to fight back?"

"Do you think everyone treasures your Marquis Yongning's mansion? Your three grandsons, each one blinder than the last, treating my sister like dirt for that sly, malicious white lotus, and even trying to kill her multiple times."

"With that, you still have the nerve to call her disrespectful and ungrateful? Where's the kindness? Where's the gratitude?"

Xie Liuzheng raised an eyebrow slightly as he spoke, casting a disdainful glance at Madam Ji.

"I, the heir, never believed stupidity ran in the family, but seeing your family, I finally do."

"My sister's words were spot-on: Madam Ji, you're old enough—why do you have to be such a sly old fox?"

"Now that your moral character is so rotten, you'd better take good care of your health. If you die, my sister won't see to your funeral rites."

Madam Ji: "..."

Madam Ji: "!!!"

She almost went mad with rage!

Having lived to her age, this was the second time she had been pointed at and cursed out by a junior, making her feel she had completely lost face.

She wanted to pretend to faint, but the doctor's acupuncture was too effective, leaving her unable to do so.

Ji Nanchuan's face twisted with fury. "Xie Jinrong, can't you rein in your son? How dare he speak to an elder like that!"

"My mother only gave you well-meaning advice, not wanting to see your Duke Rong's mansion get thrown into chaos by Ji Yuntang, and your good son curses her like this! Your Duke Rong's mansion really thinks it's above everyone else!"

When Xie Liuzheng cursed Madam Ji, Xie Jinrong could have stopped him.

But he thought to himself: his son was defending his own daughter—why should he stop him?

Their Duke Rong's mansion had always been protective of their own. Madam Ji had provoked Ji Yuntang, so it served her right to be cursed by his son.

Thus, Xie Jinrong mentally gave Xie Liuzheng a thumbs-up.

Now, hearing Ji Nanchuan picking a quarrel about it, Xie Jinrong smiled and asked him.

"Excuse me, I'd like to ask—did my son say anything wrong just now?"

"Leaving aside other things, Madam Ji just said Yun Tang beat people in the street and spread rumors. But why doesn't she beat others or spread rumors about them? Why specifically your three sons and your Marquis Yongning's mansion?"

"Isn't it because your mansion's young masters and young lady harmed her first, and she retaliated after? Why can't you bear it when she treats you the same way?"

"Or is it that your Marquis Yongning's mansion likes to show off and bully weak women, then forbid them from complaining? You allow yourselves to set fires, but won't let others light lamps?"

"I, the Duke, think I didn't misunderstand, did I?"

Ji Nanchuan: "..."

Ji Nanchuan: "!!!"

What kind of twisted logic is that from Xie Jinrong? He was about to die of anger!

He had never seen such a quarrelsome and unreasonable person.

Had it out for him in court, and then opposing him everywhere after court.

Ji Nanchuan swore to himself that he would kill Xie Jinrong dead sooner or later.

Just then, something happened.

Everyone saw Ji Huaiche's body sent flying by a kick, crashing heavily into the rockery behind him, then sliding to the ground like a rag.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his sword clattered to the ground.

The one who kicked him was none other than Ji Yuntang.

Ji Yuntang had been looking for an opportunity to save Tao Zhi.

She noticed that Ji Huaiche's attention was drawn to Xie Jinrong and Ji Nanchuan.

Seizing the moment, she gave Ji Huaiche a swift, ruthless kick and saved Tao Zhi.

Seeing the thin line of blood on Tao Zhi's neck, her eyes turned red with rage!

Ji Yuntang couldn't bear to think what harm Tao Zhi would have suffered if she had been even a moment later.

She was just a maidservant; even if she died at Ji Huaiche's hands, it was likely no one would stand up for her.

A fierce murderous intent flashed in Ji Yuntang's eyes, but quickly faded, making people think it was an illusion.

She took out a medicinal patch and applied it to Tao Zhi's wound, asking, "Tao Zhi, are you alright?"

Tao Zhi shook her head. "Princess, I'm fine. I'll go brew tea for you."

Ji Yuntang knew that since things had reached this point—Duke Rong's mansion and Marquis Yongning's mansion had completely fallen out—the usual formalities must be carried out.

She didn't stop Tao Zhi from brewing tea, but stared coldly at Madam Ji.

"If Madam Ji confuses right and wrong one more time, I, the princess, will beat your grandchildren again, as long as you Marquis Yongning folks are thick-skinned enough to take a beating."

Seeing Ji Yuntang so arrogant, Madam Ji choked on her breath and fainted again.

The scene was in chaos.

Prime Minister Hua and his wife, accompanied by Hua Ruyue, walked in from the inner courtyard. Seeing this, they furrowed their brows.

"Madam Ji was fine just now—what happened?"

A servant nearby briefly explained the situation, and Prime Minister Hua immediately said, "This is outrageous!"

Everyone expected him to denounce Ji Yuntang, but instead he said, "Princess Ye is beautiful and kind-hearted. How could I allow you to bully her like this?"

"Men, escort the entire Marquis Yongning's family out. From now on, the Xu Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion are not welcome to set foot in here ever again!"

Everyone: "!!!"

Marquis Yongning's mansion: "!!!"

Ji Nanchuan's face turned alternately green and white, like a color palette, making for quite a spectacle.

If he had felt humiliated before, now being thrown out by Prime Minister Hua was a real loss of face.

He had come today with the intention of winning over Prime Minister Hua, but he never expected such a turn of events.

Ji Nanchuan felt deeply bitter. His lips moved as he spoke awkwardly.

"Prime Minister Hua must be mistaken. I did not bully Ji Yuntang—it was she who first showed disrespect to my mother..."

Before he could finish, Prime Minister Hua interrupted him and made a gesture of "Please."

"Marquis, further words are useless. I only trust my own judgment. Please, leave!"

The color drained from Ji Nanchuan's face, which instantly became ghastly.

He glanced at Mrs. Meng, whose face was equally ghastly, and spoke in a fit of humiliation and rage.

"Take my mother and the heir—let's go!"

The family had come with such glory, but now they left in utter disgrace.

Countless pairs of strange eyes fell upon them, as if they could bore dozens of holes into them.

Ji Qingqing gritted her teeth, not daring to raise her head, and lagged behind the others.

Her eyes were full of resentment, with a cold and hateful glint, and her knuckles cracked under her sleeves as she clenched her fists.

Why was that bitch Ji Yuntang so lucky? Why wasn't she the one being driven out?

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