Chapter 461: Chapter 461

"sister-in-law He, before you speak such words, you should really consider your own status. Did Miss Shen initially take a liking to He Chu because she was young and naive? Can she still look up to him now?"

"Besides, your son is already married. Unscrupulously wanting money and a knowledgeable and reasonable daughter-in-law, there’s no such cheap deal! Lady Zhou is truly unlucky, having to deal with such a wicked mother-in-law like you. Those who know the situation know you’re stingy, and those who don’t think the child she’s carrying isn’t from your He Family!"

The group of people buying meat burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"That’s right, the young men who have appeared beside Miss Shen lately are noteworthy. Not to mention the Marquis, Mr. Heir Xie alone is no simple matter; he was recently seen walking in the street with Miss Shen, caring for her so kindly, even pinning a flower on her."

"No offense, but any of them would be out of your Scholar’s league even to carry their shoes."

Just as Shen Hua was about to instruct Yingwu to leave, she heard this comment and got all fired up again.

She parted the fabric curtain again and saw He Chu’s face turn the color of a pig’s liver.

Shen Hua was delighted. She couldn’t help but hum a little tune, looking at him with her thumb up.

Mrs. He became furious, and seeing that it was a familiar face, she immediately scolded.

"Shut your dog’s mouth, with all your fancy talk, your son hasn’t even passed the Scholar’s examination either."

"Don’t forget, he and Chu once studied together. My son can recite poems that he had to look at a hundred times and still not understand the meaning, always failing the exams. Your family can’t afford a scholar, so he even gave up on taking the imperial examinations."

Mrs. He sarcastically stabbed right into the heart: "I say, it’s probably for the best, why take on a job you can’t handle? Unfortunately, only your family understands this principle too late! It shows he won’t amount to much in the future."

These words truly invoked hatred.

The person became furious, wishing they could rush forward and scratch Mrs. He’s face.

"You don’t need to run your mouth!"

The bystanders held her back, trying to calm her with kind words.

"Let it go, why bother arguing with such a self-righteous person. There are other ways to make a living than being scholarly. Your Hu can write beautifully, and copying books can earn him a string of coins. The Shopkeeper at the bookstore favors him. He won’t have to worry about food and clothing in the future, which is much better than being an apprentice and doing odd jobs outside."

"Now he can earn money and be more filial to you. But this Scholar only knows how to take silver from his family."

The way these words uplifted one and trampled another was indeed logical.

He Chu felt a chill, noticing that the people around him no longer looked at him with admiration but scrutinized from head to toe.

He didn’t understand what he had done wrong for these people to dare look down on him with such contempt.

A wave of anger surged within him, but he still didn’t dare to express it outwardly, maintaining his gentleman-like facade.

If he wanted to pursue a governmental career, he must stay unblemished, especially as a scholar from the lower class. His reputation was vital.

This was essentially accusing him of being unfilial.

"It’s my shame. Focused only on studying to pass the exams soon and not getting distracted, I failed to alleviate my family’s worries."

"Son, you must not take such coarse, ignorant words to heart! Hu can only copy books now! Earning a string of coins is his limit. You study to be appointed as a minister and granted nobility! How can he compare? That’s incomparable!"

Her words intimidated many people.

Yet, Shen Hua didn’t show any face; she leaned lazily at the small window of the carriage: "Appointed as a minister and granted nobility?"

She gave a seemingly supportive round of applause.

"Really, do you think your He Family could produce a golden phoenix?"

Mrs. He looked towards the source of the sound. The girl’s condescending gaze made her grind her teeth: "Shen Hua!"

Shen Hua apologetically: "It’s my fault, but when you’re dreaming, I can’t really stop you."

Her presence pushed the confrontation to a climax again.

Shen Hua arrogantly advised: "I suggest next time you see me, better steer clear. Don’t let me find you repulsive."

Mrs. He was furious: "You! You’re only acting tough because you have people backing you up, right?"

Shen Hua: "That’s right."

"Just to piss you off."

"Miss Shen is really... as surprising as ever."

"She was never a bad person, I always say what harm could a girl do, a few years ago everyone in Fengzhou City was accusing her of rudeness. But they never considered, why would she bully someone without a reason? It’s only because those people owed it, coming up and offending her."

The woman said to herself: "When she was six, she beat someone in the street, and an old man passing by started scolding her right away, saying all kinds of things about her lack of manners."

Yet little Shen Hua rolled up her sleeves—though she was short, her aura was almost eight feet tall.

—I warn you! Don’t preach to me just because you’re older!

—I’m afraid I might end up beating you too!

"I was there at that time too, and thought that Miss Shen was really audacious! After the old man left in anger, I heard her maid ask."

—It was clearly the Second Lady who was wronged, and you stood up for her, why not explain?

The girl was clearly so young.

But what she said was enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine.

—If I explained, could he change his prejudice? He wouldn’t. He’d only think, ah, so that’s why, but when will vengeance end, what’s the harm if a girl suffers a bit of grievance? She’s someone else’s family after all, you should be tolerant. It’s not right to meet hostility with hostility just because your sister was hurt.

—Would he apologize to me as he did before? No.

—Who is he to me? It’s not like I need his forgiveness, right? No need, such people aren’t worth my time, why should I explain to those who don’t like me? What I do is for my own satisfaction, not to please others.

The woman genuinely admired: "For a girl to say such things shows she was taught extremely well by her mother since childhood. She has good self-control, that’s why I never believe those rumors outside, it is probably just childish behavior." Content orıginally comes from novｅlfire.net

"Exactly, who knows what went wrong, everyone said she really despised that concubine sister. I once saw her, this little one leading an even smaller one, walking on the street. Fiercely warned her concubine sister—Hey! I didn’t want to bring you out originally since there’s a difference between legitimate and illegitimate, but since you insisted on following, then hold my hand tightly."

Shen Zhui obediently nodded her head: "Okay. Zhui will be good."

The little girl was pleased, curving her lips slightly, but fearing it might undermine her sisterly authority, she quickly straightened her face, deliberately putting on a stern look.

Not forgetting to add a sentence.

—It’s not that I want to lead you, but there are many kidnappers on these streets. If you get lost, I’m afraid Mama will scold me.

Shen Hua never thought she could be whitewashed.

Seeing that people’s gazes towards her were changing, no longer fearful but filled with goodwill, she was bewildered.

She still preferred it when people scolded her.

That way she could punch them back.

Auntie with the basket asked smilingly: "Is Miss Shen going out? Haven’t seen you at the embroidery workshop these days."

Shen Hua haughty and aloof: "Hmm."

"Where have you been?"

"Visiting relatives..."

Suddenly glaring fiercely.

"None of your business."

The auntie, not offended but laughing, even bragging to people behind her: "Hahaha, she’s so adorable!!!"

"She didn’t really scold me!"