Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âSu Xinlan, keep a close eye on your daughter!â Su Qingzhi expressed strong displeasure when Su Hanâs past was brought up by someone in the mansion.
Since Ye Zhenzhen was a descendant of the Changxin Marquisâs Manor and held the title of county lord, he refrained from reprimanding her directly. Instead, he issued a warning to Su Xinlan.
Ye Zhenzhen gritted her teeth after the reprimand. She noted how protective Su Qingzhi was of her.
Under Su Qingzhiâs protection, the embarrassment on Su Hanâs face disappeared instantly, and she continued to manage the mansionâs affairs gracefully.
Su Han even served Ye Zhenzhen a cup of tea personally, displaying her graceful demeanor.
Ye Zhenzhen glanced at Su Hanâs elegant smile, feeling a twinge of jealousy. If she could garner her grandfatherâs favor like Su Han, her future status would undoubtedly be higher.
With these thoughts in mind, she stood up and bowed to Su Qingzhi. âI spoke out of turn earlier. Please donât blame me, Grandfather. Both Mother and I were only considering the reputation of our Marquisâs Manor, hence our careless words. I apologize to you, Grandfather!â
She bowed her head, displaying sincere remorse.
If Su Qingzhiâs other granddaughters had offended Su Han, he might have overlooked it if they apologized. However, Ye Zhenzhen was Su Xinlanâs daughter, and Su Qingzhi didnât favor her. Hence, he coldly remarked, âNo need to apologize to me. Go apologize to Hanâer.â
If Ye Zhenzhen were willing to apologize to Su Han, it would show her compliance, and Su Qingzhi might view her more favorably. But instead, Ye Zhenzhen stood up, gave Su Han a cold glance, and returned to Su Xinlanâs side without apologizing.
Su Qingzhi snorted disdainfully. Indeed, she wasnât a good influence!
âGrandpa, thereâs no need for this. Hanâer doesnât mind.â Su Han reassured him.
Beside Su Qingzhi, Su Han smiled gently. Her refined and graceful demeanor remained unchanged.
Su Qingzhi chuckled and patted her hand.
Today, Su Yingxueâs marriage had been settled grandly.
In the future, he would have to find a suitable match for Su Han.
Seeing Ye Zhenzhen being treated coldly, Su Xinlan hugged her tenderly. âMy dear, itâs not your fault. Itâs just that the people here donât understand the rules. You did nothing wrong. You always have my support!â
âMother, I canât stand being treated like this,â Ye Zhenzhen murmured, feeling aggrieved. She had never been reprimanded by an elder like this before. She felt humiliated. Who did Su Han think she was?
Moreover, Su Yingxue hadnât even made an appearance yet!
With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Ye Zhenzhen quietly slipped out.
Su Han noticed her movements and instructed Zhifen to follow her.
When Zhifen returned, she whispered to Su Han, âMiss, Ye Zhenzhen went to the medicine hut secretly.â
Su Han frowned slightly, considering Ye Zhenzhenâs character. She feared that Ye Zhenzhen might cause trouble for Su Yingxue, so she asked Zhifen to stay put and went to find Ye Zhenzhen alone.
Ye Zhenzhen was skulking around in front of the medicine hut, intending to sneak a peek at what Su Yingxue was doing inside. However, someone grabbed her wrist.
Su Han chuckled softly. âWhat are you up to, Zhenzhen? This isnât the place for you. Come with me to the front hall, next to Grandpa.â
Ye Zhenzhen was startled by Su Hanâs words. She broke free and glared at her. âHow dare you!â she exclaimed. âYou think you can treat the county lord however you want? Donât forget your place. Youâre just a discarded wife!â
She thought that calling Su Han a discarded wife would put her in her place, but Su Han smiled and retorted, âSister, youâre not even married yet. How do you know the term âdiscarded wifeâ? It slipped out quite naturally. Do you have some personal experience?â