Chapter 26: Backing Her Up

"Fifth Sister!"

Seeing that Hua Wuniang had already sat in the sedan chair, Hua Changxi didn't have time to greet the elders and ran straight to the sedan chair.

However, when she was still two or three meters away from the sedan chair, she was stopped by the arrogant-looking Shen Shen Mama: "Time is up, Concubine Hua should leave."

Hua Changxi: "I just want to say two words to my Fifth Sister."

Shen Shen Mama refused directly: "No, you have already delayed for a long time, and Third Madam is still waiting in the Marquis's mansion."

Hua Changxi said patiently: "Just a few words, it won't take long."

Shen Shen Mama was annoyed: "Can't you understand human speech? I said no, so it's no."

Hua Changxi frowned and looked at Shen Shen Mama expressionlessly: "Who are you?"

Shen Shen Mama was a bit annoyed by Hua Changxi's attitude, but still lifted her chin and said: "I am the personal nanny of Third Madam of Marquis Wu Yi's mansion."

Hua Changxi sneered and said "Oh": "So you're just a servant." After saying this, she was about to bypass Shen Shen Mama and walk towards the sedan chair.

Shen Shen Mama was stung by Hua Changxi's word "servant."

She was a servant, but even so, she was a servant of Marquis Wu Yi's mansion. She wouldn't even glance at a fallen family like the Hua family on a normal day.

This family's daughter actually didn't take her seriously and dared to mock her to her face. It was simply outrageous!

Shen Shen Mama's face turned livid, and she reached out to stop Hua Changxi again. However, she ignored her and turned her gaze to Hua Tai and his wife, sneering:

"The Hua family's house rules are truly eye-opening. I have never heard of such an ignorant young lady. I've learned something new today."

"Third Master previously told Third Madam that the Hua family knew how to teach their daughters and that Concubine Hua was very humble and obedient. But looking at this young lady's behavior, Concubine Hua's character is truly worrying."

"When I return to the Marquis's mansion, I must tell Third Master and Third Madam properly, so they don't get deceived."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Hua family members all looked anxious.

Fourth Aunt Hua was worried that Hua Changxi would offend Shen Shen Mama and make things difficult for Hua Wuniang in the Marquis's mansion, so she quickly stepped forward to pull her away: "Changxi, stop making a scene."

Hua Changxi stood still and lowered her voice: "Fourth Aunt, the Marquis's mansion is so aggressive, it's clear they don't take us seriously. If we retreat every time we encounter something and act like we're easy to bully, do you still expect them to treat Fifth Sister well?"

Hearing this, Fourth Aunt Hua hesitated.

Seeing that Fourth Aunt Hua couldn't even pull one person away, Zhong Shi stepped forward a few steps, grabbed Hua Changxi's arm, and pulled her behind her, while apologizing to Shen Shen Mama with a smile:

"Shen Shen Mama, don't be angry. It's the Hua family that didn't teach their daughter well. Don't worry, Wuniang's character is absolutely fine. As for this girl, we will definitely discipline her well."

Hua Changxi was not so polite to Zhong Shi. She shook off her hand directly and looked at Shen Shen Mama mockingly: "Is it that I don't understand the rules, or is it that you are bullying others by relying on your power and acting like a fox pretending to be a tiger?"

"I would like everyone to judge this. My sister is getting married, and as her younger sister, I came to see her off. What kind of family is so overbearing that they don't even give sisters time to say goodbye?"

"Oh, right, Shen Shen Mama is from Marquis Wu Yi's mansion. The Marquis's mansion is a high-ranking family, used to being high and mighty, so powerful that they don't even allow others to care about human relationships."

Steward Kong, who was standing with Hua Tai, heard this, and his expression changed instantly.

Third Master was taking a concubine, and Third Madam was angry. Sending Shen Shen Mama to pick up Concubine Hua was meant to give her a warning.

Steward Kong had already planned to ignore this.

Fortunately, the Hua family was honest and didn't do anything excessive, and with Hua Tai and his wife helping, he thought picking up Concubine Hua would be very easy. He didn't expect an "unexpected obstacle" to pop up at the last minute.

Steward Kong looked at Concubine Hua's ninth sister. This young lady was formidable. A single word "servant" had made Shen Shen Mama furious, and now she had left Shen Shen Mama speechless.

Marquis Wu Yi's mansion taking a concubine, bullying others, and not even allowing sisters to say goodbye—if this were to spread, people in the capital would probably say Marquis Wu Yi's mansion was incredibly arrogant.

Steward Kong knew he couldn't sit idly by anymore, so he walked out with a smile: "Shen Shen Mama, this young lady wants to say goodbye to Concubine Hua. You should be generous and give them some time."

Amidst Shen Shen Mama's changing expression, he continued to smile: "Although picking up Concubine Hua has indeed delayed us for a long time, don't worry, when we return to the Marquis's mansion, I will personally apologize to Third Madam for you."

Although he smoothed things over and allowed Hua Changxi and Hua Wuniang to say goodbye, he also pinned the blame for the delay on the Hua family.

Steward Kong was Master He San's man, so Shen Shen Mama had to give him face. She pulled a long face and stepped aside.

Hua Changxi didn't go to see Hua Wuniang immediately, but smiled at Steward Kong: "Is Steward Kong a person by Master He San's side?"

Steward Kong was a bit surprised, but still nodded with a smile.

Hua Changxi also smiled and glanced at Hua Tai beside her: "Looking at how enthusiastically Steward Kong and my Uncle were chatting just now, those who didn't know might think my Fifth Sister was my Uncle's granddaughter."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present stiffened.

Once the high-sounding fig leaf was torn off, revealing the dirty calculations underneath, no one could hold it together.

The Hua family members all looked embarrassed. Steward Kong and Shen Shen Mama's contempt for them could be said to be undisguised. It was clearly their family's daughter getting married, but the two of them only spoke to Hua Tai and his wife.

As for Hua Tai and his wife, their faces were not very good either. They thought that with the stubborn ox Hua Minghe not around, they could easily manipulate the rest of the Hua family. They didn't expect that with Hua Minghe gone, his daughter would jump out.

Steward Kong's expression was also stiff, and he looked at Hua Changxi with a bit more gravity.

Hua Changxi ignored him, walked quickly to the side of the sedan chair, and lifted the curtain: "Fifth Sister, I'm sorry, I came back late."

Ever since she sat in the sedan chair, Hua Wuniang's tears hadn't stopped. Listening to Jiuniang competing with Shen Shen Mama outside, although she was worried about her situation after entering the Marquis's mansion, she felt a bit more relaxed in her heart.

The Marquis's mansion came to pick her up, and their slighting of her could be said to be out in the open, but no one in the family stood up to back her up.

She was actually very disappointed in her heart.

Fortunately, Jiuniang was back!

Hua Wuniang held Hua Changxi's hand: "Not late. I'm very happy to see you."

"Jiuniang, you, Seventh Sister, and Twelfth Sister must be well. Don't learn from me, you know?"

Hua Changxi nodded, stuffed the body-strengthening pills Pharmacist Xu gave her into Hua Wuniang's hand, and whispered: "Fifth Sister, you are still young. Don't be in a hurry to get pregnant after entering the Marquis's mansion."

"After I entered the Medical Department, my medical skills improved a lot. Wait for me for two years. After I finish my apprenticeship, I will deliver the baby for you, no matter how many you want to have."

"If you encounter trouble in the Marquis's mansion, don't endure it in silence. You must notify the family."

Listening to Hua Changxi's caring and heartwarming words, Hua Wuniang nodded while crying and laughing.

"Didn't you say just two words? Why is this endless!"

Shen Shen Mama's impatient voice interrupted Hua Changxi and Hua Wuniang's farewell.

Hua Wuniang quickly said: "Jiuniang, don't go against Grandfather and Grandmother. If you are not used to staying in the Menial Hall, come home. Don't force yourself. Don't worry, I will be fine in the Marquis's mansion. We must all be well."

Amidst Shen Shen Mama's repeated urging, Hua Wuniang reluctantly let go of Hua Changxi's hand and lowered the sedan curtain.

Hua Changxi didn't lift the curtain again. She stood for a while and turned to walk towards Steward Kong.

Seeing her come over, Steward Kong subconsciously straightened his posture. This was his habit every time he met important people. But when he realized he was facing a young lady, he was surprised himself.

Hua Changxi smiled at Steward Kong: "Steward Kong, my sister didn't rush to be Master He San's concubine. It was Master He San who took the initiative to ask for it. Do you admit this?"

Steward Kong glanced at Hua Tai and his wife. No matter what he thought in his heart, he finally nodded: "I admit it."

Hua Changxi: "It's good that you admit it. Since Master He San asked for it himself, he must protect my Fifth Sister well after she enters the Marquis's mansion."

Steward Kong smiled: "That is of course."

Zhong Shi suddenly interjected: "Jiuniang, the Marquis's mansion is a high-ranking family. Wuniang entering the Marquis's mansion is like falling into a nest of blessings."

Hua Changxi turned to look at Zhong Shi: "Does Uncle Grandmother have a granddaughter?"

Zhong Shi understood Hua Changxi's meaning almost instantly. Her face stiffened, and she didn't respond.

Hua Changxi gave her a mocking laugh and turned to look at Steward Kong again: "My Fifth Sister was also raised with love in the family. Our family might not even be able to touch the threshold of the Marquis's mansion on a normal day, but if our family members encounter any trouble, we still have a bit of spirit."

Such an obvious threat naturally made Steward Kong very unhappy. He wanted to retort, but when he met the calm and waveless eyes of the young lady in front of him, the words on the tip of his tongue couldn't be said.

"Old Master, Old Madam."

Steward Kong suddenly turned to Old Master Hua and Old Madam Hua, cupped his hands, and said to the other Hua family members: "Everyone, don't worry. After Concubine Hua enters the Marquis's mansion, Third Master will definitely treat her well."

Finally hearing a promise from the Marquis's mansion, even if it came from a steward, made the Hua family feel much more at ease.

Hua Wuniang in the sedan chair covered her mouth tightly to keep herself from crying out loud.

Seeing Steward Kong praising Hua Wuniang, Shen Shen Mama's expression was very bad. She ordered the sedan carriers directly: "Start the sedan, return to the mansion!"

Steward Kong smiled and said goodbye to the Hua family. This time, he didn't take Hua Tai and his wife as the main focus. When he caught up with Shen Shen Mama's group, he couldn't help but look back at Hua Changxi again.

It was truly evil; he had actually been bluffed by a young lady just now. ===== CHAPTER 27 =====