Chapter 1420: 1417: The Second Lady of the Li Family

Chapter 1420: Chapter 1417: The Second Lady of the Li Family

Left behind to handle the matter, but the incident had already spread. Despite her efforts, it was known to a small segment.

Madam Li’s face turned unsightly with rage. She secretly instructed someone to inquire to the Second Lady of the Li Family and led the young misses to the banquet hall, using introductions to divert attention.

“Chu Ziluo, come here quickly.” Huo Hongyan walked slowly, waiting for Chu Ziluo to catch up.

Chu Ziluo approached with a smile, linked her arm, pouted slightly, and spoke in a soft, delicate voice: “Ms. Huo, you stood up for me and completely pulled me out of this matter. Thank you.”

Huo Hongyan tapped her nose lightly: “No need to thank me. Do we need to say thank you between us? Besides, don’t think I didn’t notice. The one who mentioned the maid’s status just now was arranged by you, wasn’t it?”

Her instinct was to protect Chu Ziluo; moreover, it wouldn’t be good if Chu Ziluo got involved. She struck first, Zheng Yun was faint, and others couldn’t find words to argue, so she had the advantage.

Originally, she had given up mentioning the maid Cao’er. After the incident, she found that Chun Ziluo shifted the public opinion to the Li family and the Liu family, and she was grateful.

“Ms. Huo, tell me, who arranged this matter after all.” Chu Ziluo had just observed everyone’s expressions when they weren’t paying attention.

The Liu siblings and that maid had the strangest expressions.

Huo Hongyan squinted and solemnly said, “No matter whom, anyway, we weren’t implicated.”

“Let’s go, change clothes first. Don’t wander around later. Try to go back early.”

She initially wanted to meet that person. Unexpectedly, she was still calculated against. Her current status made meeting him useless, even if he had been her husband in a previous life. Now, she must observe mourning, while his age couldn’t afford further delay.

Huo Hongyan felt full of regret.

She squeezed Chu Ziluo’s hand tighter.

Li Family’s Backyard.

Madam Li’s maid found the Second Lady of the Li Family.

The Second Lady of the Li Family, not allowed to supervise the flower appreciation banquet, had broken several vases in frustration, and had just been soothed by the nanny. She was now sitting in the garden trimming flowers.

The maid rushed over, nervously saying, “Second Lady, the Young Madame sent a maid over to return Cao’er.”

“Cao’er? Who is that?” The Second Lady of the Li Family didn’t even glance away from the flowers, asking impatiently.

The old nanny beside her reminded in a low voice, “Lady, she’s the third-rank maid who sweeps in the outer courtyard.”

“A little maid, sent back personally by the third household?” The Second Lady’s face darkened, angrily throwing the scissors onto the table, “Whose face are they slapping here?”

“Lady, calm down. Why not call her in and ask the matter first? Today’s the banquet; if the third household indeed made a mistake, it would be good for you.” The old nanny advised.

Her anger dissipated, and she wore a smile of anticipation, “You’re right. Call her in.”

She sat upright on the chair, looking down with superiority at the second-class maid sent by Madam Li entering through the door.

The visitor was the second-class maid from Madam Li’s side.

“Ronghua greets the Second Lady.” The maid bowed in salute, waved her hand, and Cao’er was brought in.

The maid Ronghua still smiled: “Second Lady, is this maid from your garden?”

“Yes, what of it?” The Second Lady of the Li Family mocked, drinking tea lazily and sneering.