Chapter 10, Defamation

Mother Qin cast a glance, signaling the three to follow her. As she departed, a gentle breeze swept by, causing the silver-inlaid agate hairpin to tremble and fall. She hurriedly bent down to pick it up, her expression revealing a sense of preciousness.

You!

As soon as he entered the main room, a Ru kiln porcelain vase came crashing down at him. He tilted his head just in time, causing the vase to shatter into several pieces upon hitting the ground. A shard of the broken vase cut his face, and blood trickled down.

He asked in a low voice, pressing for an answer

As Qin Mama, serving as a dowry maid, lost her place in the household and was assigned to manage the firewood and charcoal room in the large kitchen. Although she usually maintained a calm demeanor, her impressive appearance and bearing incited jealousy among several of the other women.

Indeed, it is a lowly spawn of a despicable life

This is Aunt Fang, a native of this household, who unfortunately is rather dull and unfit for important tasks. While her surrounding sisters have all risen in status, she remains confined to this filthy kitchen, serving as an assistant.

Aunt Fang bent over, pulling pig hair from the boiling water. Upon hearing these words, she dropped the tongs and exclaimed, "You from the Liu family, who are you cursing with your red mouth and white teeth! Your little son excels in drinking, gambling, and debauchery; marrying a daughter-in-law like this is a blessing from your ancestors!"

You wretched being, you only know to return after so many days!

Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent, eerily quiet.

Chulan did not expect this girl to be so scheming, leaving her so furious that she could not utter a word. Meanwhile, Liu Dajia finally found an excuse and coldly snorted, saying: "Sister Qin, your little girl is too unruly, daring to bully the newcomer right in front of us!"

Qin Mama was a maidservant accompanying Lady Zhang, the first wife of the family, serving closely and intimately. Unfortunately, Lady Zhang was unfortunate in her choice of partner; Master Shen Xi was indulgent and lecherous, not satisfied with his ten or so concubines and maids, and even competed with others in brothels. This caused Lady Zhang, who was eight months pregnant, to be so enraged that she bled profusely and soon passed away.

She wore a jade-colored silk jacket, and the indigo snowflakes accentuated her elegance even more than her armor. On her fair face were a pair of beautifully arched eyebrows, which made the surrounding group of wives and mothers-in-law appear all the more vulgar. Liu's family was especially envious, their eyes blazing with jealousy

Mama Qin cast a faint glance at them and said, "They are all my people, and I will take care of their upbringing myself, so there is no need for you to worry."

Guangsheng rode his horse back to his residence. As soon as he entered his courtyard, he sensed that something was amiss. The young boy guarding the gate had a look of panic on his face, with traces of tears on his cheeks. He understood part of the situation in his heart, yet his steps showed no sign of hesitation.

Fart!

Looking up, seated in the center of the main hall was none other than his father, the elder master Shen Yuan

Guangsheng raised his head, a small cut on his exquisitely beautiful face oozing a trickle of crimson, which accentuated a kind of enchanting beauty. He gazed at his father, his eyes carrying a hint of mockery, yet obscured by his disheveled black hair, it went unnoticed by Shen Yuan

It is this gaze ... ! ... a look of disdain as if seeing something filthy, this is one's own biological father!

Laughter erupted all around; the eldest son of the Liu family was quite esteemed for his service in the study, but the youngest son was a source of great concern for her—spoiled to the point where he could neither carry a burden nor lift a finger, he was lazy and enjoyed wandering the pleasure quarters. Such a person was not even allowed into the main courtyard to serve, and they had no choice but to seek the eldest young master's grace to oversee the horses and carriages.

Chulan listened to everyone making jokes at Xiaogu's expense, and her face turned pale with anger. However, due to her limited experience, she did not dare to retort and could only cast a fierce glare at the newcomer Yuxia, who had once again interrupted recklessly, causing Xiaogu trouble time and again

A loud voice shouted from the hot water stove in the lobby: "I heard that when someone has just recovered from an illness, they are more likely to spread it to others. What if this harms everyone? This little girl should be driven far away and paired with a servant."

Where have you been these past few days

Young master, the young master has gone to the Wanhua Building again and stayed for five days

Shen Yuan's face was as cold as ice, and with an unreserved expression of hatred, he looked down upon his son from a position of superiority

Only the sharp laughter of a woman could be heard. Looking up, it was Liu Dajia who said, "You are mistaken in your words—just look at this girl, dirty and ugly; even a servant wouldn't want her. How about this, Aunt Fang, with your kind heart, take her home, clean her up, and make her your daughter-in-law!"

He stole a glance and saw that Shen Yuan was already so angry that veins were bulging on his forehead, which made him even more afraid. With a sobbing tone, he said: "Young Master has stayed there for two days. I went and earnestly persuaded him, and then I went to Yuexiang Shulou to watch the play 'A Dream in the Garden' by the Qin family..."

Guangsheng silently looked at him, neither bowing nor showing fear, his expression calm and composed. Two strong servants approached quietly from the side, and one of them kicked his knee, causing him to fall to the ground on his knees

Li Gui could no longer withstand his chilling pressure and blurted out the most terrifying words all at once

She trembled and hid behind Mama Qin, her eyes brimming with tears, evoking my sympathy, as if she had been coerced and scolded by Chulan.

Her voice is crisp and melodious, neither too high nor too low, perfectly allowing everyone to hear it clearly

As Shen Yuan thought of this, he felt even more disgusted in his heart. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the figure kneeling straight on the ground, wishing he could kick it with a swift kick.

You are neither accomplished in literature nor skilled in martial arts, merely following your unruly friends and wasting your time! Look at your siblings, which one of them is as unruly and unfilial as you are!

Shen Yuan's expression darkened further—this actor named Qin Yao had recently become immensely popular throughout the entire Yingtian Prefecture, with even high-ranking officials and nobles vying to invite him to perform at their gatherings. The women from the royal and noble families were also infatuated with him to the point of losing their senses. Shen Yuan had always prided himself on his upright and rigorous family traditions, and hearing the name of such a person made him feel as if his ears had been sullied, which only added to his anger.

The numerous illegitimate sons of the Jinxiang Bo family were born into a household of silk and delicacies, with a legitimate mother who was both virtuous and amiable. Consequently, they recklessly gathered outside the city in a separate residence to indulge in revelry, leading a life of debauchery that became a major scandal among the elite circles of the capital.

The steward Wu, in charge of the grand kitchen, finally came to his senses, clearing his throat in a pretentious manner, and began to inspect the surroundings with his hands behind his back. When he reached the side of Madam He, he secretly shot her a glance, only to receive a jealous roll of her eyes in return. Steward Wu fiddled with his mustache, his dim yellow eyes fixated on her ample bosom, and the smile at the corner of his mouth turned into something more lascivious.

At this moment, Li Gui, the personal servant of Guangsheng, was also brought up. He initially remained silent but was brutally slapped, leaving him with a mouth full of blood. Only then did he tremble and confess: "Young Master first went to the racetrack with several young gentlemen, and then went to the villa of the Duke of Jinxiang outside the city, after which he sent me back home to visit my family..."

Hmph, what is this air of superiority? Does she really think of herself as a precious and esteemed personal maid? Unfortunately, her master had a short life and passed away early, leaving her without any support in the entire household

Just after everyone finished speaking sarcastically, they turned to see Steward Wu staring blankly at Mama Qin's back in a daze outside the porch. Instantly, anger surged up, and they let out a cold snort.

Yuxia'er let out a soft whimper, her eyes reddening as if she was about to cry, "Sister Chulan, please don't glare at me. I know I said something wrong, just spare me this time!"

In the households of officials, there are often many debauched individuals, but regardless of how outrageous their behavior may be in other residences, it can still be considered a visit to friends and relatives; as for spending money to support entertainers, that is a trivial matter. However, now the Fourth Young Master has taken a brothel as his home, residing there for several days, which is simply unrestrained!

The maid trembled as she stepped forward to serve tea, but in a fit of rage, Shen Yuan simply hurled the tray along with the scalding teacup at Guang Sheng's head

Guangsheng silently sneered in his heart, remaining on his knees without getting up again

This face ... ... resembles that woman extremely!

Shen Yuan's furious shout was intimidating, and more than ten beautiful maidservants crowded at the doorway of the corridor, standing with their hands down, each of them pale-faced and trembling.

A furious shout, akin to the first rumble of spring thunder

It seemed unbearable to endure his gaze and appearance, and she turned her head away sharply, her face displaying even more disdain.

What comes next

Respectable families are unwilling to marry their daughters to him, and at the age of twenty-four, he remains a bachelor. Liu Dajia is indeed anxious and frustrated; upon hearing this, he becomes so enraged that his whole body trembles, and his face resembles a sauce shop, with shades of green, red, and black all rushing to the surface, which only provokes more laughter.

Breech baby! Do you still know how to come back?