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So-called marriage alliances are nothing more than for the sake of interests!
Therefore, if there is a possibility of loss of benefits, discarding the garment is the most legitimate and even the most natural course of action.
If the principal wife is treated like this, what about the concubines?
However, Wei Tingyu said something that directly shocked Shouhua's original values!
She had previously thought that it was only natural for a wife or concubine to sacrifice herself for her husband, but she never expected that her husband's greatest wish was for 06 and the others to be by his side!
This certainly includes myself!
What's the point of such a selfless sacrifice? The only thing we and our sisters should do is to stay by our husbands' side for a long time!
In just a moment, Shouhua's mind completely changed!
That's right! I can't be so foolish anymore. What my husband wants is for me to be by his side!
"Isn't this the Marquis of Jining?" At this moment, the playboy finally realized who it was and looked at Wei Tingyu with a half-smile, saying, "How come the Marquis knows this lady?"
His words left everyone speechless. Even his two lackeys almost lowered their heads in shame, wanting to pretend they didn't recognize their master.
The two of them hugged and talked so affectionately, so of course they know each other.
And it's obvious they're more than just acquaintances, okay? How brain-dead do you have to be to not see the relationship between these two before asking such a pointless question?
"What do you think?" Wei Tingyu was too lazy to waste words with this spoiled brat in front of him and spoke coldly.
“Our lady is the Marquis’s newly acquired concubine!” Chunlai, who was standing next to Shouhua, immediately said, a smug expression on her face.
In her view, with the Marquis's arrival, there would naturally be someone to back up her mistress! And she could speak with more confidence!
"A concubine?" The playboy was taken aback, then frowned.
After all, he wasn't stupid. If it weren't for Chai An instigating him to say that all the Li family's daughters were beautiful and making a bet with Youqi, he wouldn't have rashly started causing trouble for the Li family's wife.
However, the eldest daughter of the Li family in front of us has already married into the Marquis's mansion as a concubine?
Although the status of a concubine is not as high as that of the principal wife, the fact that she is called a "noble" is enough to show that the groom's family approves of the marriage and even attaches great importance to it.
Therefore, they can be considered as half a legitimate in-laws.
Such an important matter, and Chai An didn't even tell me... It's obvious he's just using me as a pawn!
Upon realizing this, the playboy's expression changed, and a hint of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes! However, he still raised his hand and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Wei Tingyu, saying, "My lord, please forgive me; I was unaware of this matter before!"
"Today's events were all a misunderstanding. I will definitely visit the Marquis in person another day to apologize!"
After saying this, the playboy turned to leave. Of course, his promise to personally apologize another day was nothing more than a polite remark!
In his view, he has already lowered his stance and given them a way out.
If both sides back down, the matter will be settled. He still wants to settle accounts with Chai An.
"Stop!" However, Wei Tingyu was not so easily dismissed. Putting aside your perfunctory apology, it scared my dear Shouhua. And then you just wanted to turn around and leave?
Although the other party did not actually touch Shouhua's body or clothes, just those two lines of tears left by his wife are enough to make you pay a considerable amount of compensation for emotional distress!
"Does Your Excellency have any further advice?" The playboy was taken aback, then turned to look at Wei Tingyu, a look of doubt appearing in his eyes.
Could it be that the Marquis of Jining is unwilling to step down from the steps he himself built?
"Who are you?" Wei Tingyu scanned the纨绔 (playboy) figure in front of him from head to toe, then asked with a contemptuous smile.
"You...you don't know who I am?" The playboy was stunned upon hearing this.
He knew Wei Tingyu; after all, they were both noble children in the capital, so he subconsciously assumed that Wei Tingyu must also know him.
However, he didn't expect the other party to ask such a question directly, which made him lose face.
At this moment, a large crowd of onlookers gathered around and started pointing and commenting.
"Do I need to know who you are?" Wei Tingyu sneered after hearing the other party's words.
"Hahaha! Is this guy just pretending to be some rich kid?"
"Even the Marquis doesn't recognize him! I bet he's faking it!"
"This kind of person not only harasses respectable women in the street, but also pretends to be a nobleman. He's truly despicable!"
"In my opinion, we should give him a good beating and send him to the capital! That would be the best way to punish him severely!"
...The surrounding onlookers started discussing among themselves, since it seemed that this spoiled brat was just using someone else's name to intimidate others.
Upon hearing this, the纨绔 (wan ku) became even more anxious. If he were really beaten up, that would be considered good! If he were sent to the capital and this matter reached his sister's ears, she probably wouldn't let him off the hook!
His parents spoiled him every day, but his older sister never let him have his way! Before she got married, whenever he caused trouble, his sister would beat and scold him without hesitation!
"How could Lord Wei not recognize her?" The playboy quickly said to Wei Tingyu, "My sister is Consort Yang, the Emperor's most favored concubine!"
"Oh..." Wei Tingyu blinked, then nodded as if he had just realized something, saying, "I was wondering why you looked so familiar. It turns out you're Yang Xian, the young master of the Yang family!"
"Exactly, exactly!" Yang Xian nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
As soon as the two said this, the onlookers immediately fell silent.
Good heavens! I never expected this spoiled brat to actually be a son of a high-ranking official!
Shouhua felt a sudden tension upon hearing this, but then breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
What's nerve-wracking is that I didn't expect this guy to actually be a nobleman with connections in the palace! But luckily, I held back and didn't have a direct conflict with him, otherwise I would have really caused trouble for the Marquis!
"My lord!" Thinking this, Shouhua quickly looked up and gently patted Wei Tingyu's chest, then said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, let it go! Presumably, Young Master Yang didn't mean it..."
However, Wei Tingyu directly grabbed Shouhua's small hand, and the soft, jade-like touch filled him with emotion.
Logically speaking, they hadn't really suffered any loss, but if they didn't teach Yang Xian a lesson now, wouldn't it be that any Tom, Dick, or Harry could take advantage of a misunderstanding to make a move on the women in their household?
"Yes, yes! It's just a misunderstanding!" Yang Xian didn't know what Wei Tingyu was thinking, but after hearing Shouhua's words, he quickly nodded.
However, when he saw Shouhua nestled in Wei Tingyu's arms, looking so gentle and lovely, he couldn't help but swallow hard twice.
This clearly shows that although Yang Xian has outwardly yielded, his lustful desires have not diminished in the slightest.
Given this, Wei Tingyu was even less likely to let this guy go!
"Even if it's a misunderstanding, I certainly won't pursue it any further!" Wei Tingyu's mind raced, and he looked at the other party and laughed, saying, "However, since this incident has occurred, you should still give an explanation and properly apologize!"
"..." Yang Xian frowned immediately upon hearing this. After all, he was a son of a high-ranking official, and his sister was a favored concubine in the palace!
Wei Tingyu is going to apologize to everyone in public?
We were just being polite and giving each other a way out before, but you, a mere Marquis of Jining, actually started showing off in public.
Is this an attempt to embarrass me and the Yang family?
"Young Master Yang, please don't misunderstand!" Seeing Yang Xian's expression gradually darken, Wei Tingyu snapped open his folding fan with his left hand, fanning himself with an air of nonchalance as he laughed, "This Marquis isn't asking you to apologize to me!"
I knew it! The Marquis of Jining couldn't possibly be so ungrateful as to humiliate the Yang family, could he?
Yang Xian's expression relaxed a little after hearing this. But if he didn't want Yang Xian to apologize, what did Yang Xian want?
This question was not only a source of doubt for Yang Xian, but also for everyone present.
Even Shouhua looked at Wei Tingyu with a puzzled expression, wondering what the Marquis wanted to do.
"You've offended my wife!" Wei Tingyu chuckled, then glared at Yang Xian and said, "As the saying goes, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. You should naturally apologize to my wife!"
"What?!" Yang Xian was stunned! Had Wei Tingyu gone mad? He actually wanted him to apologize to a woman in public?
Even the Marquis of Jining did not receive such treatment, let alone his mere concubine.
"Lord Marquis..." Shouhua was also stunned. He never expected that Wei Tingyu's words about supporting him meant this.
How could a high-ranking official like himself apologize to a mere woman in the middle of the street?
But seeing the resolute look in Wei Tingyu's eyes, Shouhua was deeply moved!
He truly is his own lord! In crucial moments, he can really stand up for his woman!
Thinking of this, Shouhua's eyes reddened slightly again, but this time it wasn't out of grievance or fear, but rather full of emotion and love!
Wei Tingyu gently patted the other person's hand and then smiled at her.
The meaning in his eyes was clear: you don't need to worry about anything, I'll take care of everything! I certainly won't let you get away with being wronged!
Shouhua originally wanted to persuade Wei Tingyu to give up on the matter, but after seeing the look in his eyes, she wisely shut her mouth.
After all, she knew the Marquis's temper. If he really made up his mind, not only would it be useless for her to persuade him, but all the ladies and concubines in the Marquis's mansion would also be unable to do so!
Of course, this was also because the Marquis doted on her too much. Although Shouhua felt helpless, she also felt a sweet feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on.
"Wow! The Marquis of Jining is such a man! He doesn't even care about his son's reputation!"
"I wouldn't have the guts! Even if he's a marquis, he has powerful figures in the palace backing him up!"
"So you can't be a marquis! Just stay here and be envious!"
"But will this young master Yang be willing to apologize? I don't think this matter is that simple!"
"They definitely won't apologize, otherwise where would the Yang family's face be? This also involves Consort Yang in the palace!"
"Good heavens! This conflict between important people is going to reach the imperial palace!"
...The crowd of onlookers began to whisper among themselves, as Wei Tingyu's request had shocked everyone present.
Women already have a relatively low social status in this world. For a high-ranking official to apologize to a woman in front of so many people is no less humiliating than being stripped naked and thrown into the street.
"Marquis of Jining!" Yang Xian, of course, also heard these so-called whispers, and his face instantly turned ashen. He pointed a finger fiercely at Wei Tingyu and shouted, "Don't think I'm afraid of you!"