Tsk, tsk, Madam Huangâs group had already widened their eyes; the Madam of County Magistrate was inciting Cao Lingling right in front of Madam Zhou, and even more so, she was giving Cao Lingling guidance.
These two must be completely at loggerheads!
Just then, someone from the front yard came to say that Principal Clerk Zhou had arrived.
Madam Zhou was suddenly a bit stunned. But Cao Lingling, seizing the moment, bolted forward running. As she ran, she thought about what Yang Chuxia had said; she was right, she wouldnât be able to enter the Ye Family today. Plus, now her reputation was tainted, she could only choose to follow Principal Clerk Zhou. However, Madam Zhou obviously wouldnât let her in easily. With so many people around, she hadnât relented; Principal Clerk Zhou would have to speak up.
After all, Principal Clerk Zhou had originally agreed; it was just she who had been unwilling. Now, if he found out sheâd come to the Ye Family to falsely accuse Ye Ziâan, he would definitely be displeased. If he then refused to recognize her and didnât let her into his estate, she might be too late even if she cried.
She had to speak to Principal Clerk Zhou before Madam Zhou did.
Principal Clerk Zhou, waiting in the front yard, was a bit puzzled at this time. What was the Madam of County Magistrate looking for him for?
But before he could enter the house, he saw a slightly petite figure rushing straight towards him.
"My Lord, save me!"
Suddenly being embraced by a beauty, Principal Clerk Zhou was for a moment bewildered, and then he realized, thisâthis was his woman.
"How come youâre here?"
"My Lord, save me! Madam said that Iâm from the Ye Family, and since the Ye Family is my family home, I should be married off from there. She brought me to the Ye Family. But who knew, who knew..." At this point, Cao Lingling began to cry, her tears making her look like a pitiful pear blossom in the rain, instantly igniting rage in Principal Clerk Zhou.
"Who knew what? What exactly happened?"
"Who knew that Madam would instead insist, insist that I am Lord Yeâs woman, that she didnât bring me here to be married off from my family home, but, but to make me Lord Yeâs concubine. My Lord... I did have some feelings for the County Magistrate before, but I also come from a decent family. Since I have been intimate with you, my Lord, how could I do anything to wrong you? How could I suffer such slander?"
"Nonsense, utter nonsense! You are Principal Clerk Zhouâs woman, how could you become Lord Yeâs? Only last night you were in Principal Clerk Zhouâs bed!" Principal Clerk Zhou really believed Cao Linglingâs words now, wondering why Madam had been so keen to send him away this morning. "My beauty, donât cry, donât cry. I will decide on this matter for you; my word is final. You are now the second concubine of the Zhou Family, what she says doesnât count!"
"You must keep your word, my Lord!" Upon hearing his words, Cao Lingling immediately stopped crying and smiled.
"Of course I will keep my word! But tonight, you must take good care of Principal Clerk Zhou," he quickly added. Recalling last night, the allure of this woman, he felt a tightening below.
"Oh, you..." Hearing his unabashed flirtation, Cao Lingling shyly punched him lightly.
Their conversation, their actions, their playful teasing, all were heard clearly by the people who had followed Cao Lingling out. Madam Zhouâs face turned pale with fury.
At this moment, Madam Huang was also very angry, especially feeling used, she couldnât help but say, "Madam Zhou really is magnanimous, so magnanimous that she can even give away her husbandâs woman! Today has truly opened my eyesâsome peopleâs ability to twist right and wrong is impressive! Madam Ye, I was fooled today, I apologize. I will come another day to make amends, I take my leave!"
Tsk, Madam Huang indeed has quite the temperament.
"No need to see you out!"