Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1464: After modification: Chapter 1461 Attitude

Madam Tang did not nod or shake her head, her face full of dejection: “I don’t dare.”

Neither side gained any advantage, seemingly compromising but actually blaming each other. They all understood that who was right or wrong didn’t matter; only Liu Yanzhen’s attitude was important.

The women instinctively looked at Liu Yanzhen, waiting for him to speak.

Liu Yanzhen looked as if he had just watched a farce, his face showing no change in expression.

Suddenly, he said: “From today onwards, without my permission, no one is allowed to visit Tang Beauty’s courtyard at will.”

“Someone, call a doctor for Tang Beauty.”

“Grandfather…” Liu Qingduo was anxious; did Grandfather’s words mean he was siding with Tang Beauty and did not favor them anymore?

Madam Liu’s brow twitched slightly, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted. Today’s test had yielded such a result. Could it be that Tang Beauty would actually bear a child for the father-in-law in the future?

Liu Yanzhen looked at Liu Qingduo, his dark, cold eyes rebuking: “You are not young anymore, yet you are still so reckless. If you go out, wouldn’t you cause chaos? Do not think that you can fear no one at home; once you step outside, not everyone will give you face. Hurry back, how did you even learn to fight.”

Liu Qingduo was so frightened that tears came out, Grandfather had never been this harsh to her before. It was all because of Madam Tang.

Liu Qingyuan grabbed her hand, preventing her from saying something shocking, and bowed to Liu Yanzhen: “Grandfather, Qingyuan will watch over Second Sister, discipline her, and change her temper.”

“Hmm.” Liu Yanzhen looked at his somewhat sensible eldest granddaughter with satisfaction, nodding: “You all should go back now. As young ladies, do not run around.”

Liu Qingyuan responded, bowed, and then crouched down to drag Liu Qingduo away.

Madam Liu did not stay long either, turning and leaving.

When only Madam Tang was left in the courtyard, Liu Yanzhen glanced at her, his expression unclear, and strode towards the house, sternly saying: “Quickly, help Tang Beauty up.”

The maidservants who were kneeling trembled and helped Madam Tang up, then entered the washroom to tidy her appearance.

Madam Tang looked in the mirror at the few blood marks on her face, her hair pulled out quite a bit. She felt extremely resentful; Liu Qingduo dared to be so arrogant because of that old woman from the Liu family.

It’s a pity she had not yet managed to win over Duke Zheng. If she could gain his favor, would she fear being schemed against by those people?

However…

Madam Tang clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand, feeling uneasy. She knew Duke Zheng was not the type to be enamored by beauty. The old madam from the Liu family lived so well in the Liu Residence not because of the Legal Wife, but due to the support of her maternal family.

She did not have a powerful maternal family; she could only make Duke Zheng feel she was useful to his career, then she could gain the wealth and honor she wanted.

“Aunty, it’s done.” The maidservant beside her said softly, all of them bowing their heads, not daring to look at her.

Madam Tang sneered coldly, stood up, and left the washroom. She saw Duke Zheng sitting on a chair in the hall, drinking tea, his expression unclear, not knowing what he was thinking.

Madam Tang touched the scars on her face and walked over, softly saying: “Master, let me pour you some tea.”

“No need. Sit down and rest. Your health is not good; take care of yourself. Today’s matter, you suffered. I will soon replace all the servants in the courtyard.”

Madam Tang understood that Duke Zheng was trying to comfort her, but he did not mention how to deal with Liu Qingduo. It was clear he intended to handle it lightly, not achieving her goal at all.