Chapter 35 Beating

Returning to the place guarded by several maids and servants, Shu Yuwan gathered everyone and went to find Madam Shu.

It happened to be time for the vegetarian meal.

“Why did you take so long?” Madam Shu asked with concern. “The wind in the mountains is strong. Be careful not to catch a cold.”

Madam Shu touched Shu Yuwan’s hand and instructed Qing He, “Get a heater for our young lady.”

“Yes, Madam.”

Qing He quickly found a heater for the young lady.

“I was enjoying the scenery in the mountains, so I stayed a bit longer.”

“Sister Yuwan is in such a good mood, unlike me. As soon as it gets cold, I just want to stay at home.” Lianzhi covered her mouth and laughed.

“That just shows how filial Shu Yuwan is. Even if she doesn’t want to go out, she still braves the cold to pray for her elders.” Lianzhi praised.

“My grandmother treats me well. Besides praying, there’s not much else I can do for her.”

Both Shu Yuwan and her daughter found this girl adorable.

After finishing the vegetarian meal, they descended the mountain together.

As they walked, they overheard noblewomen nearby gossiping, “I heard that the Crown Prince came to the Royal Awakening Temple today. I circled outside over and over again, almost freezing, but I didn’t see a trace of the Crown Prince.”

“The Crown Prince is not so easy to see!” Lianzhi scoffed.

“The young maid, so young, yet so insightful.” Madam Shu teased Lianzhi.

As they traveled together, they became quite friendly.

“That’s right…” Lianzhi often heard her father talk, feeling very understanding herself, but she didn’t dare to speak out in such a crowded place.

As they parted ways, Lianzhi looked at Madam Shu and Shu Yuwan with bright eyes, “Sister Yuwan, can Lianzhi come to see you often in the future?”

Who just said she doesn’t like going out…

Shu Yuwan wanted to agree, but patiently advised, “I am a divorced woman, and you are a girl about to be married. Visiting me often would not be good for your reputation.”

Lianzhi waved her hand, “I am the daughter of an eighth-rank official. Even if my reputation is good, can I still marry into a duke’s mansion! Besides, I just come to play with Sister Yuwan, not do anything improper!”

“My parents said as long as I am happy, it’s fine!”

“Your parents are truly good parents.” Madam Shu sighed.

“You are a good mother too!” Lianzhi smiled.

Shu Yuwan and Lianzhi exchanged a smile.

“As long as you’re not afraid, you’re welcome to visit.” Shu Yuwan said.

“Thank you, Sister Yuwan.”

Lianzhi happily went home.

Shu Yuwan returned to the Shu residence with Madam Shu to check on the two sisters-in-law.

After Zhao Qing Qing returned to the mansion, she was still very angry.

Since she came here, everything had been smooth sailing.

Today, she was unexpectedly slapped in the face. How could she bear this humiliation!

She was the protagonist of this world. Offending her meant the Shu family would not have a good ending.

Unfortunately, the Fifth Prince’s power was still weak, and he couldn’t do much. The Crown Prince also trusted the Shu family!

After thinking it over, Zhao Qing Qing decided to go find An Shaoyu to vent her anger.

They arranged to meet at Xinglong Tavern.

As soon as An Shaoyu entered, Zhao Qing Qing burst into tears, threw herself into his arms, and showed him the palm print on her face, “Shaoyu, will I not be able to hold my head up when I see people from the Shu family in the future, and will I be beaten by them…”

“I didn’t provoke them at all. As soon as we met, I was slapped. Waaah…”

She then recounted what had happened at the Royal Awakening Temple today.

Zhao Qing Qing cried so much that An Shaoyu’s heart softened like mud!

“This is outrageous!”

“In the beginning, it was a mutual agreement. Why is she coming to hit you now!”

“Now that you are the betrothed of the Anding Marquis’s family, why does she have the right to hit you! I will go and demand an explanation for you!!”

“Shaoyu, you are too good to me!”

An Shaoyu touched Zhao Qing Qing’s face, which was red from being slapped, “Silly, if I’m not good to you, then who am I good to.”

The two of them got into a carriage and went to Shu residence.

Shu Yuwan had just returned from the Shu mansion after checking on the two sisters-in-law. She couldn’t wait to hug her precious Wenyue, feeling happy!

Wenyue was already crawling around on the floor.

Shu Yuwan had thick mats placed in the room for Wenyue to crawl on.

The little one actively explored every corner of the room. When she crawled over to Shu Yuwan, she couldn’t help but pick her up and give her several kisses.

The baby giggled happily.

Qing Dai came in, looking a bit unhappy, “Miss, the Third Young Master is here, saying he wants to see you. But I can see he looks very imposing, more like he’s here to demand an explanation!”

“Demand an explanation?” Shu Yuwan lightly smiled, thinking of the slap her mother gave Zhao Qing Qing earlier.

If Zhao Qing Qing couldn’t endure it for even this short time, having become An Shaoyu’s rightful fiancée, she wouldn’t be able to endure it like before! She couldn’t wait until the Fifth Prince ascended the throne to act arrogantly!

Well, if this enmity was unavoidable, she might as well make a little more of it!

“Please bring them here right now!”

“Understood.”

Shu Yuwan put on her veil, took Zhang Yi, and went to the front hall.

Shu Yuwan sat behind a folding screen and saw An Shaoyu and Zhao Qing Qing walk in together, An Shaoyu was furious, and Zhao Qing Qing looked wronged, it was quite a scene.

“Shu Yuwan! We are already divorced! You are no longer my wife, Qing Qing is, why do the people of the Shu family have the right to hit her! You must give me an explanation today, or this matter will not end!”

Shu Yuwan gestured.

Instantly, six burly men came out and surrounded An Shaoyu, beating him up.

“Shu Yuwan, what are you doing! Have you gone mad!” An Shaoyu cried out in pain.

Zhao Qing Qing quickly stepped aside, trying to intervene nearby but was held back by the maids.

Qing Dai couldn’t hide her joy on her face, cleared her throat, and with a strong voice said, “Third Young Master, you came as a guest, and our young lady received you seriously. Yet, you showed no respect, calling my lady by her given name! You offended my lady! This is truly too much! Do you think our Shu family is to be trifled with!”

An Shaoyu was full of question marks.

What given name????

He used to be her husband!! She even gave birth to a daughter for him!! How could he not call her that!

“Shu Yuwan, stop.” Zhao Qing Qing was anxious and shouted behind the screen, “What given name, stop trying to flatter yourself!”

An Shaoyu was unable to speak due to the beating.

Shu Yuwan watched leisurely. When the beating was almost done, she said, “Tie up these two and throw them at the entrance of the Anding Marquis’s mansion. Also, send a message to the Marquis to manage his son and his betrothed properly! Don’t come to my house and tarnish my reputation for no reason…”