Chapter 517: Chapter 477: Settling the Turmoil (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)_2
This explained why Daohua arrived late.
Upon hearing this, everyone praised Daohua’s filial piety, regardless of what they might think privately.
Of those gathered, only Madam Xu, who had just been speaking, had a somewhat stiff expression. Just as she was about to say something, Daohua approached and spoke first.
“Which madam is this?”
Madam Xu was taken aback by Daohua coming directly over to her and was momentarily stunned.
Seeing this reaction, Daohua smiled radiantly, “When I entered the courtyard, I heard the madam’s voice calling out to me. I thought it was an aunt from a familiar family, and I didn’t expect… it was Yiyi’s mistake to not know which family the madam belongs to.”
The ladies and young misses in the room watched with great interest.
Old Madam Yan chided her with a smile, “You girl, you’re too rude. That is Madam Xu from the Imperial Censor Xu’s family.”
Daohua promptly made an ‘oh’ sound, “Madam Xu, please don’t take offense. Our two families don’t interact much, so naturally we are somewhat unfamiliar. However, it’s commendable that Madam Xu thinks so fondly of Yiyi. In the future, we should visit each other more often, so such awkward situations won’t happen again.”
“Oh, that’s right… Madam Xu, you seemed to mention something about me leaving early in a carriage from Minister Chen’s banquet. Was that the case?”
Madam Xu’s expression froze. She hadn’t expected Yan Family’s eldest young miss to bring the topic up herself and sheepishly nodded, “That’s what I heard from others.”
Daohua arched an eyebrow, “Heard from whom?”
Madam Xu: “…I just overheard it randomly and don’t remember who it was.” Saying so, she looked up at Daohua with a smile and asked, “Now that Yan Miss is here, I’m curious to know if this is true?”
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Daohua nodded with a smile, “It’s true, I did leave in a carriage that day.”
As Madam Xu’s eyes widened, Daohua continued with a smile, “Why, did that person only tell you I left, and not mention anyone else?” Before Madam Xu could reply, Daohua added, “It wasn’t just me who left that day; Miss Jiang, Miss Chen, and Miss Dong left as well.”
Madam Xu’s face turned rigid. She dared to meddle with the Yan Family but didn’t dare to offend those with powerful backing from the Jiang, Chen, and Dong families.
The smile on Daohua’s face grew more subdued, “Since Madam Xu is so interested in that day’s events, when Madam Jiang and Madam Chen arrive later, I’ll ask them to explain to you exactly what happened.”
Madam Xu’s complexion changed, and she quickly shook her head, “No need, no need at all.”
Daohua scoffed coldly, “Why not? You should.” She looked around at the others in the room, “You see, you’ve piqued the interest of all the ladies and misses here. If we don’t give an explanation, it would be quite the disappointment.”
At those words, the room erupted with scattered coughs, and many madams looked around awkwardly.
Daohua smiled, her gaze turning somewhat icy as she again faced Madam Xu, “Madam Xu was right to say that leaving early from someone else’s banquet is indeed rude. If it’s not explained properly, rumours could spread, implying that we are frivolous.”
Madam Xu’s face stiffened, “There is really no need. It’s not a big deal, is it?”
Daohua laughed outright, “Madam Xu, if it’s not a big deal, then why did you specifically bring it up in front of all the ladies and misses here? Don’t you know that your careless words could bring about much trouble for my Yan Family?”
Madam Xu was completely stunned, staring at Daohua who had boldly confronted her.
Everyone else present was also surprised and taken aback.
Daohua’s smile persisted, but her aura grew ever stronger, “Madam Xu, your inconsistent behavior could lead to misconceptions. What is it, do you look down on my Yan Family, or do you have some issue with us?”
Madam Xu’s throat felt tight, not expecting to be so cornered by a young lady, “What are you talking about, Miss Yan? I have no grievance against your family.”
Daohua pressed relentlessly, “No grievance against my family, then you have a grievance against me? Otherwise, you wouldn’t so eagerly sling mud and tarnish one’s reputation, would you?”
“I…”
As Madam Xu fumbled, the other madams turned away, wearing looks of contempt.
The head of a household being outmaneuvered by a young girl — it was indeed a disgrace.
However…
Having said that, this eldest young miss of the Yan Family was indeed formidable.
In the midst of Madam Xu’s dilemma, Madam Li arrived, escorting Madam Jiang, Jiang Wanying, Old Madam Chen, Madam Chen, and Chen Jiarou.