Chapter 22

Han Jing cursed countless times as she listened to her father’s words.

‘We should be taking care of each other? I took care of her very well. How could I not return the favor? She gave me such a huge gift!’

Right after Han Siju finished, she replied, “Father, you’re right. Don’t worry, I will personally check on Yan’er later!”

Han Siju’s expression became grim.

‘She is never this smart-mouthed! Yan’er’s injuries and sickness must have been caused by Jing’er. The reason she is getting punished by the princess must be because of Jing’er’s complaint! This must be what happened. Otherwise, the princess would still be in Xi Shan right now.’

Only Han Jing could summon Princess Yi Feng all the way from Xi Shan.

If that was the case, it would be impossible for Han Jing to speak on Han Yan’s behalf.

Su Yaozheng scoffed, “You should leave if there’s nothing else. Jing’er doesn’t need you to tell her what to do.”

Han Siju’s face darkened. He could no longer suppress his emotions. “Su Yaozheng, you have gone too far!” he shouted, “Do not forget your words! We promised not to interfere in each other’s business. You do not have the right to punish my daughter!

Han Siju was startled by his own words. It was the first time he spoke to Su Yaozheng in that tone in many years.

Han Jing stared at him in shock. She could not believe that he spoke to her mother like that.

Su Yaozheng was a little surprised, but she laughed, “Han Siju, it seems like you forgot your place just because I gave you face. I have to punish her today! Just go and complain about me to anyone if you’re not happy—I’m not going to stop you! Jing’er, you settle the rest. I’m exhausted. There’s no need to show face to others’ feelings. Remember, no one else is the head of this family!”

She then walked into the inner chamber, locking arms with Aunt Long.

Han Siju’s brows were all scrunched up. Su Yaozheng did not pass up the chance to shame him relentlessly in front of Han Jing. He would feel extremely humiliated if he just left.

He instantly turned to Han Jing and yelled, “Your mother is acting unreasonably, but that doesn’t mean that you can do the same! The punishment will be called off!”

The corners of Han Jing’s lips twitched. It was clear that he targeted her because he could not argue with her mother.

Since Su Yaozheng explicitly mentioned that there was no need to show respect, Han Jing could not care less about him! He was not even her real father!

She forced a warm smile and said, “Father, you can continue scolding if you want. Remember to ask the servants to bring you some water when you’re thirsty. If there’s nothing else, I’m going to check on Yan’er now. I shall take my leave—you can keep going.”

Then, she turned and left after calling a maid-servant to take her to the ancestral hall.

Han Siju was left alone in the hall. He was infuriated, but no one gave him a second glance. The servants in the princess’s residence were smart; they fled the scene to continue their chores right after their masters left.

Han Siju was furious, but he had no one to vent to. He flicked his sleeves in anger and left!