frightfiction Chapter 484 Murong Weiming, who caused trouble, and Yu Wanyu, who was a fence-sitter.
Chapter 484 Murong Weiming, who caused trouble, and Yu Wanyu, who was a fence-sitter.
Yuan Ge could probably guess what would happen next without even hearing the wine. His grandfather, who already disliked the Murong clan, would definitely retaliate and take out all the anger he had been holding back these past few days on them.
And Murong Weiming is a man who doesn't listen to reason... The situation is bound to be very tricky.
Sure enough, before they even reached the door, they heard someone shouting from inside, "Who do you think you are, daring to arrest me?! Do you know who I am? In other words, do you know the Murong family? I can tell you don't. Let me remind you, even if you're just a nobody, you have no say in the Murong family! If you don't want to lose your job, you'd better release me right now and apologize properly!"
That's quite a boast.
Yuan Ge paused, suddenly remembering the shimmering brocade dress Yu Wanyu was wearing. Her heart stirred slightly, and she tilted her head, smiling as she asked, "Judging from this, it seems the Murong family also has some connections in Shengjing?"
She asked the question with unusual directness, so much so that even the expression on her face seemed to be tinged with a touch of naivety and frankness.
Yu Wanyu stared at Yuan Ge for a moment but couldn't discern anything amiss. She then shook her head. "I'm not very clear on the affairs of men outside the home… Since we've come this far, I must take the liberty of offering a few words of advice. Women should stay home to support their husbands and raise their children. While it's important for women to be understanding and caring towards their husbands, it's best if women don't meddle in these matters. As the saying goes, women in the imperial harem shouldn't interfere in politics. Although we are not noblewomen in the palace, it's naturally inappropriate for women in the household to meddle in men's affairs outside the home. Xiao Qian, don't you agree?"
Yu Wanyu continued to argue vehemently, and Yuan Ge, wanting the answer she wanted, didn't stop her. He even nodded in agreement occasionally, his gentle smile and obedient demeanor making him seem quite charming. Lin Mu, standing to the side, was dumbfounded: What's going on?!
Yu Wanyu looked at her granddaughter, whose appearance softened slightly, but the smile that slowly curved her lips disappeared as she entered the room.
Yuan Ge glanced sideways and saw the old woman, whose smile had vanished upon entering, simply lower her head and shrink her neck. Her entire demeanor immediately changed; she reverted to the way Yuan Ge had first met her—cautious, even somewhat humble. She entered the courtyard with her head down, quickly surveying the scene before turning her gaze away and calling out, "Wei Ming..."
Everyone in the courtyard looked over. Yuan Ge almost imperceptibly shook his head at Yuan Junfeng, whose expression had suddenly changed, signaling him to calm down. The old man sneered, gritting his teeth and enduring for a long time, but couldn't help but say sarcastically, "Oh, isn't this the distinguished guest of the Murong family!"
As if she hadn't heard the other person's emotions, Old Madam Murong nodded slightly and said, "In-law. I heard you were unwell before. I wonder if you are feeling better now? I'm so sorry that Wei Ming disturbed your rest. I'll take him away from here right away."
Murong Weiming, held captive by Yan Huo, had his hair disheveled, his collar loosened, and his left cheek bulging, clearly indicating he had been beaten—he looked quite pathetic. Yet, he seemed oblivious to this, and upon seeing Yu Wanyu speaking up for him, he turned cold. "What are you doing here? Are you going to grovel and apologize again without even knowing what happened? Can't you have some self-respect? Look at you, the legitimate wife of the Murong family, coming in like a servant... Aren't you ashamed? I'm ashamed for you!" He then seemed still unsatisfied and spat on the ground in front of him.
He spoke those hurtful words with a face full of disdain.
Yu Wanyu swayed slightly, her face turning deathly pale. She stammered, her lips trembling, "Wei Ming... no matter who you tell this to, it's your fault. Aren't you going to apologize to this young lady?"
"Apologize? Bullshit!" Murong Weiming laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, showing off his swollen left cheek and baring his teeth at Yu Wanyu not far away. "See? See my face? This is what that 'little girl' you mentioned hit me with! She's just a servant, and she hit me in the face! Ha, little brat, she's got some nerve... I'm telling you right now, either she kneels down and kowtows to admit her mistake, otherwise... this matter won't be over today!"
His words were stern and forceful, and he even blushed and bulged his neck due to his emotional outburst.
Yuan Ge found the other party's aggressive demeanor rather amusing; Murong Weiming seemed to have forgotten something… But before she could speak, Yu Wanyu suddenly became anxious, rushing forward to examine Murong Weiming's facial injury, asking nervously, "Who did you say hit you?"
"Who else could have hit her? It was that brat!" Murong Weiming roared at the appraiser. "I only heard she was a maid from the herb garden and wanted to ask her a few questions, but she insisted that I was harassing her... Ha, look at yourself! What beauties haven't I seen? Why would I lay a hand on her? As for her, she looks like a quiet and gentle girl... Today, you, Xuanshan, won't let this matter pass without giving me an explanation!"
The roar had barely subsided when Yu Wanyu's expression instantly changed, her face turning serious as she questioned Jian Shu, "Did you really hit him?"
Jian Shu nodded, "Yes, it was indeed this servant who did it."
"How dare you, a mere maid, hit your master?" Yu Wanyu said, her brows furrowed. "Quickly apologize to Young Master Murong. Putting aside the fact that a young lady shouldn't lay a hand on someone... given your status, as a servant, even if your master is utterly wrong, there's no reason for a servant like you to slap your master's face, let alone hit him so hard..."
He spoke with the same earnest and eloquent words, just as he had advised Yuan Ge outside the courtyard earlier.
Yuan Ge, already feeling irritated outside, could no longer contain himself. His face immediately turned cold, and he said in a chilling voice, "Madam Yu, your words are inappropriate. Putting aside what kind of master Young Master Murong is here, let's talk about the book appraisal... She's my person. If she wants to hit or scold someone, I'll be the one doing it. It's not up to others to interfere. Besides, I don't think she did anything wrong. A young lady facing a persistent lecherous man should at least slap him!"
After saying this, she walked up to Jian Shu, looked at Murong Weiming who was restrained by flames not far away, and sneered, "Young Master Murong, there's something I hope you understand. This matter is something I can't let go of!"