Chapter 92: Biting Back

Chapter 92: Biting Back

Su Rong never expected that these servants would discuss the events at Mei Garden in such a manner. Her fiery temper flared up instantly, and she couldn't endure it any longer. She jumped out and fiercely scolded them.

"You bunch of despicable servants! How dare you insult my eldest sister? My injuries have nothing to do with her! It was all because of that wretched Su Qian!"

Although Su Rong had altered her attitude towards Su Youyue in recent days, one's temperament wasn't so easily changed. She remained arrogant and disrespectful, but only refrained from directing it towards those she cared about.

The servants were startled by Su Rong's sudden appearance, their faces paling as they hastily apologized, "Third Young Lady... we... we didn't dare to insult Eldest Miss."

Even if they did, they dared not admit it. Who didn't know that Eldest Miss was a calamity-star, cruel and vicious? If she found out what they had said today, their lives might be in peril!

Rushing forward, Su Rong forcefully pushed down the lying servant woman, "I heard it with my own ears! How dare you still lie?"

The servant woman stumbled but, despite not daring to retaliate, quickly regained her composure. She cried out, "Third Young Lady, you've misunderstood! This old servant was merely expressing concern for Second Miss, I didn't insult Eldest Miss. Perhaps you misheard, Third Young Lady."

As she shouted, she secretly signaled to the others, who immediately understood and hastily echoed, "Yes, Third Young Lady, we really didn't mention Eldest Miss. Maybe you heard wrong."

These maidservants and nursemaids might show respect for Su Rong, the Third Young Lady, on the surface, but in private, they didn't take her seriously at all.

This pampered and willful Third Young Lady, who was usually neglected by her father, disdained by her grandmother, unsupported by any concubine, and unable to even distribute a bit of silver to her servants, truly inspired no genuine fear in anyone.

They had made up their minds that even if Su Rong made a big fuss today, as long as they all kept a united front and maintained the same story, she wouldn't be able to stir up any real trouble. No one would stand by her side.

But when did this Third Young Lady change her disposition, to the point of speaking up for the First Miss?

Su Rong could never have anticipated that these audacious servants would dare to be so bold, even after being caught red-handed, they still dared to collude and bully her, claiming that she had misheard!

Her face turned purple with rage as she pointed an accusing finger at the maid, "You bunch of contemptible servants must have lost your minds! I'll report this to Grandmother!"

Upon hearing her words, the matrons felt a surge of relief. The matriarch valued fairness above all, and as long as they all firmly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that Su Rong had misunderstood, the matriarch would not take any severe action against them.

In the very next moment, Su Rong suddenly changed her mind: "No, I must go and tell my eldest sister, let her whip you to death!"

The matrons and maidservants' expressions changed instantly.

Is Third Young Lady planning to lodge a complaint with Eldest Miss?

That young lady's whip can really kill. Last time, wasn't Qiao'er killed in one stroke by that Xie Yuan beside her?

However, the relationship between the Eldest Miss and the Third Miss has always been strained. Would she believe the Third Miss's words?

The group's expressions shifted rapidly as they exchanged glances. Lai Po Zi, who spoke first, quickly made up her mind. "Third Miss, we servants truly didn't curse the Eldest Miss. If you're still unconvinced, let's go to the Eldest Miss and discuss it with her."

After all, the Eldest Miss and the Third Miss have never seen eye to eye. As long as they firmly denied the accusations, the Eldest Miss might even punish the Third Miss instead.

Furthermore, they were seasoned servants in the household. The Eldest Miss couldn't just discipline them without a valid reason, or else it would give Concubine Liu an excuse to criticize her. Concubine Liu was eagerly waiting for an opportunity to reclaim her position as the household manager!

Seeing that Lai Po Zi dared to confront Su Youyue, the others chimed in, "That's right, Third Miss. We servants never cursed the Eldest Miss. Let's go!"

The Eldest Miss didn't possess much authority, and despite taking over the household management, she hadn't achieved anything remarkable during this period. She also didn't arbitrarily punish people as they had speculated. There was nothing to be afraid of.

As they pondered, their confidence grew, and they gradually straightened their backs. It seemed they were determined that even if the situation escalated today, Su Rong wouldn't be able to do anything to them.

A powerless and illegitimate young lady might fare worse than a servant in some households. What could she do to them?

Su Rong watched these people who held her in such contempt, her anger reaching boiling point while a deep sense of injustice surged within her.

She was, after all, a young lady. Yet, in this family, she was bullied by Concubine Liu and Su Qian. Now, even a group of servants dared to treat her with disdain and take advantage of her!

Little Xing was also furious. "Let's go then! Miss will definitely stand up for us!"

Lai Po Zi sneered inwardly. Who didn't know how the Third Young Lady had offended the Lady in the past? The Lady would probably be delighted to see her suffer. Besides, they weren't even afraid of the Lady, let alone the Third Young Lady's complaints.

Even if the Lady wanted to punish them today, without a valid reason, they could make a fuss and appeal to the Matriarch, forcing her to take back the keys to the household management!

"Third Young Lady, I never said that the Lady wouldn't intervene," Lai Po Zi said with a sarcastic tone, striding towards the Wisteria Courtyard where Su Youyue resided. "We'll seek justice from the Lady today."

Su Rong hesitated. She had caused trouble for her sister last time, implicating her in the affair with the Third Princess. It might not be appropriate to cause another problem so soon.

Upon seeing her hesitation, Lai Po Zi assumed she was afraid and gloated. "Third Young Lady, in my servant's opinion, you must have misunderstood. There's no need to cling to our guiltless servants. Otherwise, outsiders might think that the Third Young Lady is being unreasonable."

Exasperated by these maidservants who twisted facts and dared to threaten her young miss, Little Xing reached out to slap the woman. "How dare you threaten the Third Young Lady!"

Lai Po Zi, however, reacted promptly, shoving Little Xing forcefully, causing her to stumble and fall. "Miss Xing, if the Third Young Lady is confused, it surely has something to do with your incompetence as a maid. I've been a servant in the Su Mansion for fifteen years, so who are you to lecture me?"

If these maidservants hadn't been so audacious, they wouldn't have dared to gossip about Su Youyue within the mansion. This was partly due to the fact that since Su Youyue took charge of the household management, she had never punished the servants. Those who were initially honest remained so, but those who weren't, after a brief period of compliance, returned to their old ways, indulging in deceit and laziness.

Seeing Little Xing being pushed to the ground, Su Rong's temper was completely ignited: "You lawless servants, how dare you lay a hand on my people! I will go and find the eldest sister, and you just wait for me!"

She helped Little Xing up and rushed with her towards the Wisteria Courtyard.

Observing her departure in a huff, another maid expressed some concern. "Mother Lai, do you think Lady First will truly step in to defend Third Young Lady?"

Lai Po Zi wore an air of disdain. "Miss Eldest is unwell right now; how could she have the energy to stand up for Third Young Lady? As long as we stick to our story and deny any involvement, even Elder Madam wouldn't be able to do anything to us. Otherwise, if she were to punish us, her longtime servants, without reason, what would outsiders say?"

Another Wang Pozi also nodded and agreed, "That's right. You haven't noticed these past days, but Miss has no knack for managing the household at all. She doesn't dare to punish the servants lightly, for fear of giving others a reason to criticize her."

"Come on, let's follow Third Young Lady and get there before her to file the complaint. Perhaps Eldest Miss will even scold her in the end!" Lai Po Zi's eyes darted about as she conceived a better plan.

United by their similar intentions, they promptly agreed on this course of action and hurried after Lai Po Zi towards the Wisteria Courtyard.