Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 188 - 189 Who is Shameless_1

Chapter 188: Chapter 189 Who is Shameless_1

Chapter 188 -189 Who is Shameless_1

The sky was already pitch black by this time, and Mrs. Lin was anxious about Muniang going out alone, and with her own frail body, she couldn’t keep up, so she quickly instructed Qingya to take two servants and follow her.

At the entrance of Wu Mansion, Muniang anxiously knocked on the door. The gatekeeper poked his head out, “What brings you here so late at night?”

Gathering her breath, Muniang replied, “I’m looking for your Mr. Wu, is he in?”

Scratching his head, the servant said, “Unfortunately, our young master isn’t here today. Besides, the young master rarely comes back, so we don’t know when he will return.”

Muniang frowned and asked, “Then do you know where he is?”

The servant scratched his head awkwardly, “Actually, I don’t know. We servants don’t dare to meddle in our master’s affairs. If the Lady really has an urgent matter, perhaps you should come in and wait; he might return at any moment.” With that, he opened the gate.

Though he did not recognize Qiao Muniang, he could see that her attire and demeanor were extraordinary, and his keen eye told him that such a guest could not be offended lightly, so he took the initiative to let her in.

Muniang nodded, “Then I’ll trouble you.” She had no other place to seek help now, so she had no choice but to wait in hope of a chance encounter.

But before Muniang could enter, she was interrupted by a woman’s voice, “Zhao Er! You’ve got some nerve, letting just anyone into the mansion. Are you trying to show that the house rules mean nothing to you?!”

Stunned, Muniang was wondering who was being so fierce when she saw Liu’er blocking the gate in a huff.

Without any hostility toward her, Muniang thought that since she had come to ask for a favor, she should keep her attitude pleasant, “Miss Liu’er, I apologize for my impromptu visit today, which might seem abrupt, but there is indeed a good reason—”

Before Muniang could finish, Liu’er sharply interrupted, “What good reason? If everyone has a ‘reason,’ does that mean they can all run to our mansion whenever they like? Don’t get so full of yourself just because you’ve been shown a little favor. Our master took pity on you and offered charity once, and now you’re shamelessly trying to climb higher up the ladder!”

Liu’er’s words were extra sarcastic, driven by intense jealousy. Wu Haoli had taken away her authority over the household for her rudeness to Qiao Muniang, and she has harbored resentment ever since. Wu Haoli had never cared for any woman—or rather, any person—so why did she have to put up with mistreatment? Why should Qiao Muniang hold such significance?!

The gatekeeper was clearly frightened by Liu’er’s words. Although she had lost her authority, the years of control still left their mark, making it so that no one in the mansion dared to oppose her. Hearing her reprimand, he quickly admitted his mistake, “I, I, I was wrong.”

Giving him a sideways glance, Liu’er then turned to Muniang, “Why are you still loitering here? A married woman chasing after another man day and night, have you no sense of propriety, righteousness, integrity, or shame? You’ve disgraced all women!”

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Angered, Qingya trembled and retorted, “Why do you speak so vilely? Our Lady has come to ask for help out of necessity, and how many times has she visited? Without holding back, you start spouting nonsense. Our Lady and our master are in a good relationship; when has she ever harbored improper thoughts for another man?!”

With her emotions running high, Qingya was ready to roll up her sleeves and start a fight.

Muniang grabbed her, gazing directly into Liu’er’s eyes, a sardonic twist to her lips, “As a servant, harboring thoughts you shouldn’t towards your master is indeed overstepping one’s place. Clearly a servant, yet holding a chicken feather as a token of authority and putting on airs like a master, that is truly shameless. Do you fancy your family’s young master?”

Liu’er’s face turned deathly white in an instant, her thoughts, hidden for so many years, were thus bluntly exposed, the humiliation was unbearable. Although many in the mansion could see the fondness Liu’er harbored for Wu Haoli, who would dare to so bluntly confront her? Even behind her back, no one would breathe a word against her. Yet Qiao Muniang just nonchalantly ripped the cover off the whole affair, showing no quarter at all.

“You! You! You’re spouting nonsense!”

Muniang looked at her indifferently, not in the mood to argue even a word, “Why such a big reaction from you? I was just speaking off the cuff.”

Liu’er was so angry she could spit blood, and the young manservant beside her already looked at Liu’er with a peculiar gaze, clearly having his own thoughts.

At this deadlock, Liu Fu hastened over, because a clever servant had already reported to him about the incident at the gate, so he had come to see what was going on. As soon as he saw it was Muniang, his face drastically changed.

“Liu’er! You’ve gone too far! Knowing full well that Lady Qiao is an honored guest in our household, and yet you dared to stop her at the gate and not let her in? You are far too audacious,” Liu Fu scolded without mincing words. Having served Wu Haoli for so many years, he was not blind to the distinction Wu Haoli had shown Qiao Muniang in their recent encounters. How could those of their servant station afford to offend her?

Liu’er retorted sarcastically, “Look at that, new officials are really acting with a blaze. Only took charge for a few days and already throwing your weight around.”

Liu Fu was taken aback, knowing full well that Liu’er was unhappy because he had usurped her position as the main steward. So these days, he had let her be, even if she took some liberties in the mansion, Liu Fu had turned a blind eye. However, this time the matter was grave, for if he offended Qiao Muniang, there would be serious consequences. How could he continue to allow her reckless behavior? But just one instance of overstepping, and she couldn’t stand it?

Headache brewing from the quarrel, Muniang said, “I’ll just come back another time then, no need to argue over me.”

Liu Fu quickly interjected, barring Muniang’s exit with utmost respect, “Lady Qiao, please stay. It was our servant’s impropriety earlier, please forgive us. Just wait at the mansion for a moment; I’ll send someone to find our young master right away. It won’t take long, and since Lady Qiao has come so late, it must be urgent. We don’t dare delay.”

Hearing Liu Fu so protective of Qiao Muniang, Liu’er grew even more infuriated, “What are you blabbering about? Who are you calling a servant here? Who are you looking for in the middle of the night? Beware, lest the young master comes back and disciplines you!”

Liu Fu was not someone easily handled. His tolerance towards Liu’er until now was purely to keep the peace, but she was clearly growing more unbridled. If he didn’t stamp out her arrogance, she might truly believe she still had the reins of the household.

“Someone, take Liu’er to the firewood shed!”

Liu’er was furious, “Who dares! The young master will surely deal with you when he returns!”

“If the young master would really punish me for your sake, he wouldn’t have transferred the household authority to me! What are you waiting for, seize her!”

As soon as Liu Fu uttered these harsh words, servants immediately grabbed Liu’er by her arms and dragged her off to the firewood shed.